2006 LEXUS LS430 lights

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turning
the instrument panel light control knob.
Darker
Brighter
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Multi-information display ( P.107 )
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi -
cates the maximum range of engine revolutions.
●The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone (H).
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the engine. ( P.359 )

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights in the instrument cluster inform the driver of
the operating state of the vehicle.
■ Indicators
Informs the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys -
tems.
Turn signal indicator 
( P.
1 0 1 ) Fog light indicator

( P.1 1 0 )
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P.
1 1 0 )ECT SNOW indicator

( P.9 8 )
Headlight indicator
(U.S.A) ( P.
1 1 0 )ECT PWR indicator 
(P.9 8 )
Tail light indicator
(Canada) ( P.
1 1 0 )Cruise control indicator

( P.1 2 6 )
Shift position indicator 
(  P.
9 8 ) TRAC OFF indicator

( P.1 4 0 )
“S” mode indicator 
( P.
9 8 ) Slip indicator

( P. 1 4 0 )
Shift range position
indicator ( P.
9 8 )AFS OFF indicator

( P. 1 1 0 )
Damping mode 
indicator ( P.
1 3 8 )

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2-2. Instrument cluster
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS, TR
AC OFF or the airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, th is could mean that these systems are not
available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious
injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of a malfunction in the indicated vehi -
cle’s systems. (
P. 328 )
* These lights turn on when the ignition sw itch is turned to ON to indicate that
a system check is being performed. Th ey will turn off after the engine is
started on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*
(U.S.A)
(U.S.A) (Canada) (U.S.A) (Canada)
(Canada)

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2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beams
With the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the hi

gh beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You
can flash the high beams with
the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking,
license plate and instru
-
ment panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed abo
ve turn on.
The headlights and parking
lights ar
e turned on and off
automatically. (When the
ignition switch is turned to
ON.)
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2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers
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When driving
Daytime running light system
The headlights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the
engine is started and the parking brake is released to make your vehicle
more visible to other drivers. Dayt ime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
The headlights turn off automatically if the engine is stopped and the driver’s door is
opened wh

ile the headlights are turned on.
To turn the headlights on again, turn the key to ON, or turn the light switch off once
and then
back to or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is
automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere other road users.
■Customization
The time it takes for the headlights to automatically turn on or off can be changed.
(  P.384 )
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield. 
Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-
ing the level of ambient light and may cause
the automatic headlight system malfunc-
tion.

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2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
To improve road illumination when turning, the right side headlight moves right
on right turns, and the left side headlight moves left on left turns.
Adaptive front lighting system
cancel switch
On
Off
When the system is canceled,
the “

AFS OFF” indicator lights
up in the instrument cluster.
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■Operating conditions
The system starts to operate when the v
ehicle’s speed increases above 6 mph (10
km/h), and stops when the vehicles speed drops below 6 mph (10 km/h).
■When the “AFS OFF” indicator light flashes,
This indicates a system failure. Have your vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers
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When driving
Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain or
fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights or parking lights are on.
To turn the fog lights on.
To turn the fog lights off.1
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2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers
2
When driving
■Intermittent operation features
The time interval between sweeps decreases as vehicle speed increases. When
v
ehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h) with the interval adjusted in the lowest
position, the time interval is set to the minimum 1.5 seconds.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the “LO” position, the wipers auto -
matically change to intermittent operation.* This will not happen if the interval
adjuster is set

to the lowest position.
*This feature can be deactivated. ( P. 3 8 4 )
■Windshield wiper features
●When the washer button is pressed with the wipers OFF, the wipers will make 3
sweeps, then pause, then a final sweep to completely clear the windshield*. The
length of the pause will depend on the vehicle speed. The last sweep will not
happen if the vehicle is traveling above 106 mph (170 km/h).
*The last single sweep can be deactivated. ( P. 3 8 4 )
●When the windshield washer switch is pushed with the headlights on, the head -
light cleaners automatically operate once.
●The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers automatically turn on
when you operate the wipers.