2006 LEXUS LS430 climate control

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2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers ..................... 110
Headlight switch ............................. 110
Fog light switch ................................ 113
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................... 114
Headlight cleaner switch ............. 117
2-4. Using other driving systems..... 118 Lexus park assist system ............. 118
Rear view monitor system ......... 123
Cruise control ................................ 126
Dynamic radar/ laser cruise 
control............................................. 129
Electronically modulated air 
suspension..................................... 138
Driver assist systems.................... 140
Pre-collision system 
(if equipped) ................................. 143
2-5. Driving information ................... 145 Cargo & luggage .......................... 145
Vehicle load limits ......................... 148
Winter driving tips ........................ 149
Trailer Towing................................. 152
Dinghy towing ................................ 160
3-1. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger .............. 162 Automatic air conditioning

control............................................. 162
Rear window defogger ............... 170
Rear air conditioning controls .. 172
3-2. Using the audio system............. 174 Audio system ................................... 174
Operating the radio ...................... 176
Operating the cassette player............................................... 182
Using the CD changer ............... 185
Optimal use of the audio 
system ............................................... 191
Using the rear controller ........... 193
Using the steering switches ...... 195
3-3. Turning on interior lights......... 198 Interior lights list............................. 198
3-4. Storage......................................... 201 Storage features ............................ 201
3-5. Other interior features .......... 208 Sun visors........................................ 208
Vanity mirror and light ............... 209
Clock.................................................. 210
Ashtray ................................................ 211
Cigarette li ghter
............................ 213
Power outlets .................................. 214
Outside temperature display ... 216
Seat heaters..................................... 218
Climate control seat 
switches ......................................... 220
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Steering switches P.195
Compass
P.238
Rear electronic sunshade switch
P.225
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Damping mode select switch P.138
Height control switch P.138
Driving pattern selector switch P.99
Automatic air conditioning controls P.162
Rear window defogger P.170
Audio system P.174
Glove box P.202
Clock P.210
Multi-information display
control switch
P.107
Automatic transmission selector lever
P.98
Traction control system off switch
P.141
Cigarette lighter and ashtray P.211
Seat heater switches/ Climate control
seat switches
P.218
Headlight cleaner switch P.117
Rear seat and rear head restraints
return switch
P.23

Refreshing rear seat switches P.222
Rear air conditioning control switches P.172
Pictorial indexRear armrest
Cup holders P.204
Rear electric sunshade
switch
P.225
Rear seat control
switches
P.23
Rear seat heater
switches
P.218
Rear climate control
seat switches
P.220
Audio rear control
switches
P.193
If equipped

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate for the
prevailing weather and roadway conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids appropriate to the p revailing outside temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Inspect the level and specific gravity of battery electrolyte.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four sno w tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same si
ze and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■ Befor
e driving the vehicle
Perform the following steps acco r
ding to the driving conditions.
●Do not forcibly try to open a window or move a wiper that has fro-
zen. Pour some warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. 
Wipe away the water immediately to pr
event it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front
of the windshield.
●Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
●Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may
accumulate in the wheel well or brakes.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ........... 162
Automatic air conditioning 
control .......................................... 162
Rear window defogger............. 170
Rear air conditioning 
controls ........................................ 172
3-2. Using the audio system .......... 174 Audio system ................................. 174
Operating the radio................... 176
Operating the cassette 
player ............................................ 182
Using the CD changer ............ 185
Optimal use of the audio 
system ............................................ 191
Using the rear controller ......... 193
Using the steering switches.... 195
3-3. Turning on interior lights ...... 198 Interior lights list ......................... 198
3-4. Storage ...................................... 201 Storage features......................... 201 3-5. Other interior features ....... 208
Sun visors ..................................... 208
Vanity mirror and light ............ 209
Clock ............................................... 210
Ashtray............................................. 211
Cigarette lighter ......................... 213
Power outlets................................ 214
Outside temperature display .......................................... 216
Seat heaters .................................. 218
Climate control seat 
switches ..................................... 220
Refreshing rear seat 
switches ...................................... 222
Coat hooks................................... 223
Floor mats ..................................... 224
Sunshades ................................... 225
Trunk features.............................. 227
Garage door opener ............... 232
Compass (vehicles without 
navigation system) ................ 238

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Notes regarding outside temperature display
If it is extremely hot or cold outside the vehicle, the outside temperature displayed
may not be accurate.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield fogging up
Do not use during cooled air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outsi
de air and that of the windshield
could cause the outer surface of the windsh ield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the automatic climate control on longer than necessary when the
engine is

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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
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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
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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
CAUTION
■Burns/ excessive cooling
●The following passengers should take extra care to avoid burns:
• Babies, small children, elderly persons, si
ck or physically disabled persons.
• Persons who have sensitive skin.
• Exhausted persons.
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drug s whi
ch induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not use a blanket or cushion on the seat. Using the climate control seat with
a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the seat and may lead to over -
heating.
●Take care not to overuse the cooling function, as it may cool the above men -
tioned passengers excessively minor burns and overheating/ excessive cooling
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the
seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharged
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.