2006 LEXUS LS430 headlights

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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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2-3. Operating the headlight and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beams
With the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the hi

gh beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You
can flash the high beams with
the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking,
license plate and instru
-
ment panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed abo
ve turn on.
The headlights and parking
lights ar
e turned on and off
automatically. (When the
ignition switch is turned to
ON.)
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When driving
Daytime running light system
The headlights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the
engine is started and the parking brake is released to make your vehicle
more visible to other drivers. Dayt ime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
The headlights turn off automatically if the engine is stopped and the driver’s door is
opened wh

ile the headlights are turned on.
To turn the headlights on again, turn the key to ON, or turn the light switch off once
and then
back to or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is
automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere other road users.
■Customization
The time it takes for the headlights to automatically turn on or off can be changed.
(  P.384 )
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield. 
Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-
ing the level of ambient light and may cause
the automatic headlight system malfunc-
tion.

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When driving
Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain or
fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights or parking lights are on.
To turn the fog lights on.
To turn the fog lights off.1
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When driving
■Intermittent operation features
The time interval between sweeps decreases as vehicle speed increases. When
v
ehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h) with the interval adjusted in the lowest
position, the time interval is set to the minimum 1.5 seconds.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the “LO” position, the wipers auto -
matically change to intermittent operation.* This will not happen if the interval
adjuster is set

to the lowest position.
*This feature can be deactivated. ( P. 3 8 4 )
■Windshield wiper features
●When the washer button is pressed with the wipers OFF, the wipers will make 3
sweeps, then pause, then a final sweep to completely clear the windshield*. The
length of the pause will depend on the vehicle speed. The last sweep will not
happen if the vehicle is traveling above 106 mph (170 km/h).
*The last single sweep can be deactivated. ( P. 3 8 4 )
●When the windshield washer switch is pushed with the headlights on, the head -
light cleaners automatically operate once.
●The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers automatically turn on
when you operate the wipers.

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When driving
Headlight cleaner switch
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. 
This may cause the washer fluid pump to overheat.
You can spray fluid on the headlights when they are on and the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.1

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2-4. Using other driving systems
■Rear view monitor system camera
■Smear effect
In the following cases, it may become difficult
to see the images on the screen, even when
the system is functioning correctly.
• In the dark (e.g., at night).
• If the temperature near the lens is extremely high or low.
• If water droplets adhere to the camera, or when humidity is high (e.g., when it rains).
• If foreign matter (e.g., snow or mud) adheres to the camera lens.
• If the sun or headlights are shining directly
into the camera lens.
If a bright light (for example, sunlight
reflected off the vehicle body) is picked up by
the camera, a smear effect* peculiar to the
camera may occur.
*: Smear effect-A phenomenon that occurs when a bright light (for example, sunlight
reflected off the vehicle body) is picked up
by the camera; when transmitted by the
camera, the light source appears to have a
vertical streak above and below it.

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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?