2006 LEXUS LS430 height

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Electronically modulated air suspension
The vehicle adjusts the action of the shock absorbers and maintains vehicle
height automatically in response to driving conditions to help provide
enhanced driving comfort and vehicle control.
■ Vehicle height adjustment
Vehicle’s height is maintained at the se lected le
vel regardless of the num-
ber of occupants and luggage weight.
High
Normal
■ D
amping mode selection
You can select the damping mo de of the shock absorbers.
Sport
Indicator light comes on.
Normal
1
2
1
2

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2-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
■High mode
●This mode is suitable for driving on gravel or bumpy roads.
●“Height Hi” appears on multi-information display when the high mode selected.
●The vehicle adjusts its height between high and normal depending on driving
conditions.
●The damping mode is set slightly firmer in the high mode so you may feel more
road vibration compared to the normal mode. This is not a malfunction.
■Normal mode
●This mode suitable for driving on roads with a normal surface.
●The height remains at normal height at all driving speeds.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the vehicle sud-
denly falling off the jack. 
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
• Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
• Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire. 
Do not use this tire jack on other vehicl
es, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
• Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
• Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
• When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
• Do not raise the vehicle to a height greate r than
that required to replace the tire.
• Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
• Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
• Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
• Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle may be injured.
■Replacing a flat tire
Observe the following precautions to reduce
the risk of death or serious injury.
• Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. 
The oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen, causing a serious accident.
R
emove any oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
• Have the wheel nuts tightene d with a tor
que wrench to 76 f t•lbf (105 N•m, 10.5
kgf
•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels. 
Failure to follow these pre-cautions could cause, the wheel nuts to loosen and the
w
heels may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire. 
Driving even a short distance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
Dimensions and weight
*Unladen vehicle
Overall length197.4 in. (5015 mm)
Overall width72.0 in. (1830 mm)
Overall height
- with electronically modulated air suspension
- without electronically modulated air suspension
57.9 in. (1470 mm)*
58.7 in. (1490 mm)*
Wheelbase115.2 in. (2925 mm)
Tr e a d
-Front 
with electronically modulated air
suspension 
without electronically modulated
air suspension
-Rear 
with electronically modulated air
suspension 
without electronically modulated
air suspension
62.0 in. (1575 mm)
61.8 in. (1570 mm)
62.0 in. (1575 mm)
61.8 in. (1570 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight (occu -
pants + luggage)900 lb. (410 kg)
Towing capacity (trailer weight +
cargo weight)2000 lb. (907 kg)

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6-1. Specifications
Tire size
■Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical
tir
e size.
Tire use 
(P = Passenger car, T = Tempo -
rary use)
Section width (in millimeters)
Aspect ratio 
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
R = Radial, D = Diagonal
Wheel diameter (in inches)
Load index 
(2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol 
(alphabet with one letter)
■ T
ire measurements
Section width
Ti r e h e i g h t
Wheel diameter
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3