2006 LEXUS LS430 Owners Manual

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Air conditioning filters
The air conditioning filters must be changed regularly to maintain air condi-
tioning efficiency.
■ Front air conditioning filter
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
Open the glove box. Lift the partition
and remove it.
Push the levers and remove the cover.
Push up the levers and remove the fil -
ter cover.

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Remove the filter case.
Remove the air conditioning filter
from the filter case and replace it with
a new one.The  UP
marks shown on the filter
and the filter case should be point -
ing up.
Install the filter cover
Upper tabs
Lower tabs1
2

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■Rear air conditioning filter (if equipped)
Replace the air filter regularly to ma intain air flow, air purification, and
deodorizing performance.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
Open the trunk and remove the filter
cover.
Pull out the filter case and replace the
fil
ter.
Filter case
Filter
STEP2
1
2

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■Climate control seats
Replace the air filters when the air flow decrease.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
Remove locks
Remove the air filter
Push the button to move
the rear seat to the fore-
most position
Remove locks
Remove the air filter
The side garnish filters should be
replaced at your Lexus dealer. When
you replace the filters under the seats,
have the side garnish filters replaced
as well.
Front
Lock
Rear
Lock
Side garnish filters

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■Changing interval for the front air conditioning filter
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, such as inner city or
desert areas, early replacement may be required. (For scheduled mainte -
nance information, please refer to the "Owner's Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance".)
■If air flow decreases dramatically
The filter may be blocked. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
CAUTION
■Air purifier precautions
●Do not look into the xenon tube or directly expose your skin to the light in the
tube's light. The tube emits less than 300nm of ultraviolet light, however some
people may experience symptoms such as sore eyes, vision trouble, skin inflam-
mation, etc.
●Do not disassemble the air purifier. Some parts contain high voltage, and there is
also the possibility of causing a malfunction.
■ Resetting the air filter maintenance light data
After the replacement, the air filter maintenance light must be reset.
Push and hold the “OFF” button for
mor
e than 4 second.

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NOTICE
■When using the rear air conditioning system
Use of the system with the air filter removed or improperly installed could result in a
ma
lfunction.
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
■Do not wash or air-blow the filter
Do not wash or air- blow the filter or it may cause the system to malfunction.
Always replace dirty filters.

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Wireless remote control battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it discharges.
■You will need the following items:
• Small phillips-head sc rewd
river
• (TYPE A: CR2032, TYPE B: CR1616)
Ty p e A
Remove the cover with the screw-
driver while pushing the lock switch.
Remove the module.
Remove the battery base out of the
module.

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Insert a new battery with the + termi-
nal facing up.
Ty p e B
Remove the screw.
Push the cover in the
direction of the arrow and
r
emove it.
Remove the module.
Remove the two screws
and the module cover.
Insert a new battery with
the + terminal facing up.
Screw Cover
Screw Module
Battery