2006 LEXUS LS430 open hood

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
Refreshing rear seat 
switches ......................................... 222
Coat hooks ..................................... 223
Floor mats........................................ 224
Sunshades ....................................... 225
Trunk features................................ 227
Garage door opener .................. 232
Compass (vehicles without 
navigation syst em)
................... 238
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 244 Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior .......................... 244
Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle interior............................ 247
4-2. Maintenance ............................. 250 Maintenance requ irements
.... 250
General maintenance ................ 252
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs....................................... 255
4-3. Do-it-yourself 
maintenance ........................... 256
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions .................................. 256
Hood................................................. 260
Positioning the jack ...................... 261
Engine compartment.................. 262 Tires ................................................... 278
Tire inflation pressure................ 283
Wheels.............................................. 287
Air conditioning filters............... 289
Wireless remote control

battery ............................................ 295
Blade fuses ..................................... 298
Cartridge fuses ............................ 309
Headlight aim.................................... 311
Light bulbs ........................................ 313
5-1. Essential information .............. 320 If your vehicle needs to be 
towed............................................. 320
If you think something is 
wrong ............................................. 324
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 325
Event data recorder .................... 326
5-2. Steps to take in an 
emergency .............................. 328
If a warning light turns on... ...... 328
If a warning message 
appears.......................................... 334
If you have a flat tire..................... 347
If the engine will not start ......... 353
If the transmission selector 
lever cannot be shifted 
from P............................................. 354
If you lose your keys ................... 355
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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Rear view mirror adjusting switch P.43
Rear view mirror folding switch P.43
Windshield wipers and washer switch P.114
Cruise control switch P.126
If equipped
Instrument panel light control knob P.104
Head light and turn signal light switch P.101
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
P.40
Adaptive front lighting system
cancel switch
P.112
Lexus park assist system switch P.118
Parking brake release lever P.102
Trunk opener P.19
Hood lock release lever P.260
Trunk opener main switch P.19
Fuel filler door opener P.51
Parking brake pedal P.102
Ignition switch P.94
Volume adjust knob P.7
Key cancel switch P.7
Tire pressure warning system reset switch P.279

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm
, check that there is no one in the vehi-
cle and that all windows are clos ed bef
ore locking the vehicle.
■Alarm operation
The alarm will sound if any of the following conditions occur.
• When a locked door or trunk is opened in any way other than using a key or
wir
eless remote control, such as someone exiting the vehicle after the alarm is
activated.
• When the hood is lifted open while the vehicle is locked.
• When the battery is reconnected.
■Sounding an alarm
Manually triggering the alarm will help de ter an
yone from breaking into or damag-
ing your vehicle. (
P. 12 )
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two co
nditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (for vehicles sold in Canada)
This device complies with RSS-210 of Indu str
y Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
inter

ference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
FCC ID: MOZ RI-20BTY 
MADE IN JAPAN
FCC ID: MOZ RI-15HTY 
MADE IN JAPAN

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
ca
use an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Lift the hood to inspect engine components and fluid levels.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the hood.

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Alphabetical index
Driving position memory ......................25
Dynamic radar/laser 
cruise control ....................................... 129
ECT Pattern select switch ......................... 99
Electronically modulated 
air suspension ...................................... 138
Engine Compartment ..................................... 262
Hood........................................................ 260
How to start the engine..................... 94
If your vehicle will not start............ 353
Ignition switch......................................... 94
Malfunction indicator lamp........... 330
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................. 367
Checking ............................................... 268
Preparing and checking 
before winter ......................................149
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge....................................................... 103
Engine immobilizer system.................. 54
Engine oil Capacity ................................................. 366
Checking ............................................... 263
Preparing and checking 
before winter ......................................149
Event data recorder ............................ 326
First-aid kit net........................................ 227
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 113
Wattage.................................................. 372
Floor lights ................................................ 198Floor mats ................................................
224
Fluid Brake ........................................................ 270
Power steering .................................... 272
Washer.................................................... 277
Front passenger's seat
belt 
reminder light ..................................... 332
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 22
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 366
Fuel gauge .............................................. 103
Information ............................................ 373
Low fuel level warning light ........... 331
Refueling ..................................................... 51
Fuel filler door ............................................. 51
Fuel pump shut off system................. 325
Fuses Blade ...................................................... 298
Cartridge............................................... 309
Gas station information ..................... 402
Garage door opener .......................... 232
Gauge and meter.................................. 103
Glove box ................................................ 202
Glove compartment light Wattage .................................................. 372
Graphic information ............................ 109
Head restraints Adjusting..................................................... 31
Headlight aim ............................................ 311
Headlight cleaner.................................... 117
Headlights Operation ................................................. 110
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Alphabetical index
Load limits .................................................148
Luggage net ............................................ 227
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 256
General maintenance ..................... 252
Maintenance data.............................. 364
Maintenance requirements .......... 250
Meter Instrument panel light 
control................................................... 104
Meters ...................................................... 103
Mirrors Auto anti-glare mirror ......................... 42
Side mirror heaters ............................. 170
Side mirrors ............................................. 43
Vanity mirrors...................................... 209
Moon roof ................................................... 48
Multi-information display Cruise information .............................. 107
Graphic information ......................... 109
Warning messages .......................... 334
Odometer ..........
........................................... 103
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 263
Open door warning 
light/buzzer .......................................... 331
Opener Fuel filler door........................................... 51
Hood........................................................ 260
Trunk ............................................................. 19
Outer foot light ....................................... 198
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 43Driving position memory ..................
25
Outside temperature 
display ......................................................216
Overhead console 
Box .......................................................... 203
Overhead lights 
Wattage ................................................ 372
Parking lights Switch .......................................................... 110
Wattage .................................................. 372
Parking brake.......................................... 102
Penlight ..................................................... 230
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 200
Wattage .................................................. 372
Power outlet ............................................. 214
Power steering fluid ............................. 272
Power windows ........................................ 45
Pre-collision system Per-collision system........................... 143
Warning message ............................ 334
Radiator .................................................... 269
Radio............................................................ 176
RDS .............................................................. 177
Rear air conditioning control............. 172
Rear audio switches ............................. 185
Rear seat position memory ................. 29
Rear seats Adjustment ............................................... 23
Rear view monitor system .................. 123
Rear window defogger ........................ 170
Refleshing rear seat switches .......... 222
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Trunk openerP. 1 9Hood lock release lever P. 2 6 0Fuel filler doorP. 5 1
Auxiliary catch lever P. 2 6 0Fuel filler door opener P. 5 1Tire inflation pressureP. 2 8 3
Fuel tank capacity22.2 gal. (84 L, 18.5 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P.373
Cold tire inflation 
pressurepsi (kPa, kgf/cm2 or bar)
P225/55R17 95H 32 (220, 2.2)
245/45R18 96W 33 (230, 2.3) P.283
245/45R18 96V 33 (230, 2.3)
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filler 5.4 (5.1, 4.5)
Without filler 4.8 (4.5, 4.0)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P.263
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE-5W-30