2006 LEXUS LS430 seats

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Ashtray
■Removing the ashtray
Pull the ashtray (front) or the lid of the ashtray (rear) up to remove it.
CAUTION
■After use
Always close the ashtray to reduce the chan ce
of injury in case of an accident or
sudden stop while driving.
Ashtrays are available for both the front and rear seats.
Front seat ashtray
Push the lid to open
Rear seat ashtray
Lift the lid to open

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3-5. Other interior features
Climate control seat switches
■Operating conditions
The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
■Replacing the air filters
Regularly inspect the seat climate control air filters and replace them if necessary to
ma
intain the efficiency of the climate controlled seats. ( P. 2 9 3 )
Feeds warm or cool air to the seat surface
Press and release the knob to
use it, then turn the knob to the
desir

ed temperature setting.
OFF position (at middle dot)
Room temperature range
Cool air
Warm air
Push the knob into the recessed position when not in use
Press and release the knob to
use it, then turn the knob to the
desir
ed temperature setting.
Warm air
Room temperature air
Cool air
Front Driver’s seat Pa s s e n g e r ’s
seat1
2
3
4
5
Rear
Right seat Left seat1
2
3
4

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3-5. Other interior features
3
Interior features
Sunshades
■Rear power sunshade operating conditions
The ignition switch must be in the ON position
■Automatic operation
●When the transmission selector lever is shifted into the “R” position while the
sunshade is up, the sunshade will be automatically lowered.
●To raise the sunshade again, perform any of the following operations:
• Shift the transmission selector lever in “P” position
• Push the switch again
• Move the transmission selector lever out of
“R” position and drive your vehi-
cle over 9 mph (15 km/h)
■ Rear power sunshade
To raise or lower the rear sun-
shade, push the button.
From front seats
From rear seats
■ Manual sunshades (if equipped)
Pull up on the tab and hook into
the channels.
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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior and keep it
in top condition.
■Protecting the vehicle interior
Remove dirt and dust using a vacu um cleaner and wipe dir
ty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
■ Cleaning the leather seats
• Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
• Wipe any excess dirt and dust wi th a sof
t cloth dampened with
diluted detergent. 
Use a diluted water soluti on of appr
oximately 5% neutral detergent
for wool.
• Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all r
emaining traces of detergent.
• Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to r
emove any remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a ventilated and shaded area.
■ S
ynthetic leather areas
First vacuum over the upholstery to r
emove loose dirt. Then, using a
sponge or soft cloth, apply a mild so ap solution to the synthetic leather. 
After allowing it to soak in for a few minutes to loosen the dir
t, remove
the dirt and wipe off the soap with a clean damp cloth.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
r
ear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the
heater wires.
■Caring for leather seats
Lexus recommends regularly cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a
y
ear to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available.
Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply
w
ater. The best results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
■Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the
belts for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
CAUTION
■Water in the vehicle
Be careful not to splash water or spill liquid on the floor.
Do not get any of the safety system and co ntr
ol units, such as SRS airbags, in the
vehicle interior wet. 
Electrical malfunction may cause the airbag s to deplo
y or not function properly,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly
(without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• Can hold the vehicle securely on a incline with the selector lever in “P”?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Not pull to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? ( P.311)
Pa r k i n g b r a ke• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on a incline?
Seat belts• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• The seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
•No strange noise?

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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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6-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termDefinition
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Cold tire inflation 
pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three
hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1 mile or
1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicl e with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight
optional engine
Maximum inflation 
pressure
The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded 
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1 that follows
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the stan -
dard items which they replace, not previously considered
in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and
special trim
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg)
times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity