2006 LEXUS LS430 Owners Manual

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1-3. Adjustable components
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Before driving
If the key is inserted into the
ignition switch:
Remove the key from the ignition
switch for auto tilt-away.
Pushing the ignition switch (if the smart access system is used) or reinserting
the k
ey will return the steering wheel to the memorized position.
*This feature can be deactivated. ( P. 3 8 4 )
■Steering column does not move
The steering column adjuster will not operate, if the ignition switch is left in the
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ocked position for more than 30 minutes. To adjust the steering wheel position,
turn the ignition switch to ON or remove the key from the ignition switch and rein-
sert it.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering whee
l or column while driving. 
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident resulting in
de
ath or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components
Auto anti-glare mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving. 
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the v
ehicle and an accident, or resulting in
death or serious injury.
In “AUTO” mode, the inside and side mirror surfaces dim slightly to prevent
the driver’s vision being affected by the headlights of other vehicles.
“DAY” mode: 
The mirror reflects normally.
“AUTO” mode: 
The mirror surfaces dim automati-
cally to reduce the reflected light.
Pushing the switch changes the
mode between “AUTO” and
“DAY”. The indicator comes on
when the “AUTO” mode is
selected.
To ensure correct functioning of the sen-
sors, do not touch or cover the sensors.

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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Side mirrors
Folding and extending the side mirrors
Folds the mirror.
Extends the mirror.
Automatic
If the switch is in the neutral posi-
tion, the side mirrors are set to
au
tomatic operation, and the indi -
cator light comes on. ( P.44 )
Adjust the mirror angle using the switch.
Select the mirror to adjust. 
(L : left or R : right)
Adjust the mirror up, down, in or
out using the switch.1
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■Adjusting the side mirrors downward when reversing
Put the transmission selector lever in the “R” position.
Move the mirror switch to the “L” or “R” position.
The mirrors will return to their previous pos
ition if one of the following occurs:
• The selector lever is moved to a position other than “R”.
• The mirror switch is moved to the neutral position.
• The ignition switch is set to ACC.

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1-3. Adjustable components
■Side mirror operating conditions
The ignition switch must b
e turned to ACC or ON.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors. ( P.
1 7 0 )
■Ignition switch integrated automatic operation
If the AUTO indicator light is on, the mirrors are in automatic operation mode.
• If the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the rear view mirrors are
automatically extended and folded, if the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position.
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving. 
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
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esulting in serious injury or even death.
• Do not adjust the mirror while driving.
• Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward.
• Both the driver and passenger side rear view mirrors must be extended and pr
operly adjusted before driving.
■When the mirror heaters are operating
Do not touch the mirror surface, as the mirror surface becomes hot.
NOTICE
■If the mirror gets icy
Do not scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to de-ice the mirror.

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Before driving
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows
Lock switch
Press the switch down to lock
passenger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches:
Opening
One-touch opening
*
Closing
One-touch closing
*
* Pushing the switch in the oppo-
site direction will stop window
tr
avel partway.
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
■Power window operating conditions
The ignition switch must b
e turned to ON.
■Integrated door lock window operation
The power windows can be opened and closed using the key or wireless remote
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ntrol. ( P.12 , P. 15)
This feature can be deactivated. ( P.
3 8 4 )
■Retained accessory power operation
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine ha

s been stopped. They cannot, however, be operated if the driver’s door is
opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between th e
window and the window frame, window
travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■Initializing the power windows
After the battery is reconnected, replaced or recharged, you will need to initialize
the po
wer windows; otherwise the jam prot ection function will not operate cor-
rectly.
To initialize the power windows:
Lower each window halfway using the power window switches on the
door for that window.
Close each window and continue hold ing the
switch for a second, after
the window has fully closed.
Make sure the windows open and close correctly. If not, see your Lexus dealer.

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Before driving
CAUTION
■When closing a window
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious
injur
y.
• Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a pos
ition where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
• Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
• Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function inte
ntionally.
• The jam protection function may not work, if something gets caught just before th
e window fully closes.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Moon roof
Use the overhead switches to open, close and tilt the moon roof up and down.
■Opening and closing
Open
The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully opened position.
Push the switch again to fully open.
Close
Push the switch in the opposite
direction to stop window travel
partway.
■Tilt up and down
Ti l t u p
Tilt down
Push the switch in the opposite
direction to stop window travel
partway.
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