2006 LEXUS LS430 stop start

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2-5. Driving information
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. The three main
causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and
improper trailer loading. Keep these in mind when towing.
• Before starting out, check the tra iler
’s lights and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
• Practice turning, stopping and reversi ng with the tr
ailer attached in an
area away from traffic until you be come accustomed to the feel of the
vehicle.
• Reversing with a trailer attached is dif
ficult and requires practice. Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left. Move yo ur hand to the right to move the
trailer to the right. (This is gene rally opposite to reversing without a
trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have someone
guide you when reversing to redu ce the risk of an accident.
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
●Use only the position recommended by your Lexus dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
●Do not use axle-mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axle housing,
wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
■Brakes
Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable federal and
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te/provincial requlations.
■Do not directly splice trailer lights
Direct splicing may damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunc -
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When driving
• As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increas ed. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
• Avoid sudden braking as you may sk id, r
esulting in jackknifing and loss
of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.
• Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
• Avoid jerky steering and sharp turn s, and slo
w down before making a
turn.
• Note that when making a turn, the tr ailer wheels will be closer than the
v
ehicle wheels to the inside of th e turn. Compensate by making a
larger than normal turning radius.
• Crosswinds and rough roads will ad v
ersely affect handling of your
vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Peri odically check the rear to prepare
for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may cause your vehi-
cle and trailer to sway. If s
waying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel,
reduce speed immediately but gradually, and steer straight ahead.
Never increase speed. If you make no extreme correction with the
steering or brakes, your vehi cle and trailer will stabilize.
• Take care when passing other vehicl es. P
assing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your
trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes.
• In order to maintain efficient engine br
aking and electrical charging
performance, do not use overdrive. Transmission shift range position
must be in “4”, in the “S” mode.
• Due to the added load of the traile r
, your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving up a
long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in use), pull
your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. See “If your vehicle
overheats” ( P.359 ).

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2-5. Driving information
• Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the pa rking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in “P”. Avoi d parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so
only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the v
ehicle and
trailer wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in pl ace, r
elease the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into “P” and turn off the engine.
• When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in the “P” position, star
t the engine. Be sure
to keep the brake pedal pressed.
Shift into “3”, “2”, “1”, or the “R” position (if r
eversing).
Release the parking brake and br ak
e pedal, and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel blocks. 
Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Positioning the jack
CAUTION
■When raising your vehicle:
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or serious
injur
y.
• Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported only b
y the jack. Always use automotive jack stands or a solid, level, surface.
• Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
• Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly
set the parking brake and put the
selector lever in “P” position.
• Make sure to set the jack properly at the jack point. 
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned jack will damage the vehicle
or
may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack.
• Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the vehicle.
• When raising the vehicle, do not place an y ob
jects on top of or underneath the
jack.
When raising your vehicle, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
FuseAmpereCircuit
LUG J/B50
All components in "RR SEAT RH", "RR
SEAT LH", "S/ROOF, "AMP", "RRIG", "RR
ECU-B", "P P/SEAT", "RR S/HTR", "RR S/
SHADE", "RR A/C", "RR ACC", "FUEL
OPN" and "LCE LP", Tail lights and Stop
lights
ABS 250Vehicle stability control system
HEATER50Air conditioning system
ABS 130Vehicle stability control system
DEFOG40Rear window defogger
AIR SUS40Electronically modulated air suspension
system
R/B60
All components in "FR FOG", "TAIL",
"WASHER", "FR IG", "WIP", "H-LP CRN",
and "A/C IG"
FA N80Air conditioning system
D-J/B80
All components in "TI &TE", "DP/SEAT",
"A/C" "OBD", "STOP", "AM1", "MPX-IG",
"ABS-IG", "GAUGE", "AIRSUS", "D S/
HTR", "SECURITY", "PANEL", "D B/
ANC", "POWER OUTLET", "D-CIG", "D
RR-IG" and "D-ACC"
A LT140Charging system
P-J / B80
All components in "RR DOOR RH", "RR
DOOR LH", "D DOOR", "H-LP LVL", "P
DOOR", "P S/HTR", "P-IG", "P-ACC", "P
B/ANC", "P-CIG", "TEL" and "P RR-IG"
B AT T30All components in "RADIO NO.1", "AM2",
"HAZ" and "STR LOCK"
ST30Starting system
D/C CUT20All components in "DOME", "MPX-B1",
and "MPS-B3"
A LT- S5Charging system
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
■Fuse box in the front passenger’s side kick panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
MPX-IG7. 5
Tilt and telescopic steering, Power door
lock system, Power seat system, Engine
immobilizer system
D S/HTR15Seat heater, Climate control seat system
AIR SUS20Electronically modula ted air suspension
system
D-ACC7. 5Shift lock system, Theft deterrent system
PWR OUTLET15Power outlet
D-CIG15Rear cigarette lighter
OBD7. 5On-board diagnosis system
AM17. 5Starting system
ABS-IG7. 5Vehicle stability control system
D B/ANC5Seat belts
SECURITY7. 5Theft deterrent system
A/C7. 5Air conditioning system
STO P5Stop lights
D RR-IG10Refreshing seat
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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Fuel pump shut off system
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been damaged
and it is in
need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
The fuel pump shut off system stops suppl ying fuel to the engine to minimize
the risk of fuel leakage when the en gine stalls or an airbag inflates.
■To restart the engine after the system activates
Turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK once.
Restart it.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When removing the stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may
also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free, use extreme
caution.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Do not operate the selector lever while depressing the accelerator pedal.
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow to the extent that it cannot move.
• Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the transmission
selector lever in “P”.
• Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
• Place wood, stones or some other ma terial to help pr
ovide traction
under the tires.
• Restart the engine.
• Turn off the traction control system. ( P.141)
• Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.