2006 LEXUS LS430 park assist

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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
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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
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Power outlets .................................. 214
Outside temperature display ... 216
Seat heaters..................................... 218
Climate control seat 
switches ......................................... 220
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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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2-1. Driving procedures ................. 86Driving the vehicle ...................... 86
Starting the engine ...................... 94
Automatic transmission ............ 98
Turn signal lever ............................ 101
Parking brake .............................. 102
2-2. Instrument cluster .................. 103 Gauges and meters .................. 103
Indicators and warning 
lights ............................................. 105
Multi-information display ........ 107
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
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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

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2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
■When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of
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e vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may
not securely hold the vehicle.
●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid downhill or sharp turns that require making. 
Braking is still possible, but it will re quir
e more force on the pedal than usual.
Braking distance may also increase.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. Each push on the pedal uses up
your reserved brake fluid pressure.
●Even if the power assist is completely lost, the brakes will still work. But you will
have to push the pedal hard, much hard er than normal. And your braking dis-
tance will increase.
●Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
NOTICE
■While driving the vehicle
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depres s acceler
ator and brake pedals together
to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always put the selector lever in P. The vehicle may begin to move, or the vehicle
ma
y accelerate suddenly if the accelerat or pedal is accidentally depressed.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Graphic information
Following graphic information is shown on the display
• Outside temperature display ( P.216 )
• Compass display (if equipped P.238 )
• Dynamic radar/ laser cruise control display (if equipped P.129 )
Appears when activate the system
• Lexus park assist system display (if equipped P.118 )
Appears when the system is activated
• Door ajar (with warning message P.334 )
Appears when any door is opened with the ignition s
witch is ON
position
Each time you push and hold for 1 or 2 seconds, the graphic informa-
tion changes in the following order
Compass display**
Outside temperature display Dynamic radar/
laser cruise control display**
Blank screen
**Skipped if not equipped or not activated
■Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e s
If any problem (malfunction) arises, a warning message appears on the
multi-information display. (
P. 334 )

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Lexus park assist system
Indicators and beeps
The Lexus park assist system indicates the distance to the obstacle
according to the following chart.
Front or rear sensor
Distance to
the obstacle1. About 3.0 ft. (1 m) to about
1.5 ft. (50 cm)2. About 1.5 ft. (50 cm) to about 1.1 ft. (37.5 cm)3. About 1.1 ft.
(50 cm) to
about 0.8 ft. (25 cm)4. Less than
about 0.8 ft.
(25 cm)
Indicator bars
Flashes
BeepsFront: None
Rear: SlowMediumFastTo n e
The Lexus park assist system detects the nearby objects and their approxi-
mate distance from your vehicle, and guides you using a screen display and
al

arms when driving your vehicle at parking speeds
Turn the system on
A beep sounds and a graphic
image appears on the multi-
information display

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Push the button once more to turn
off the system.1
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
■Objects which may not be detected
●Wires or ropes.
●Objects with a surface area too small to reflect ultrasonic waves such as a
chain-link fence.
●Sound wave absorbing objects such as cotton or snow.
●Objects with a sharp edge.
●Shorter objects.
●Tall objects with the upper part projected.
■Operating condition
The ignition switch must b
e turned to ON.
■Park assist graphics (vehicles equippe d with the Navigation system) System
The park assist graphics also appear on the n
avigation display. For details, see the
separate “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
■Certification for the Lexus park assist system (Canada)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
■Failure warnings
If a system error is detected, the master warning light comes on, 5 beeps sound, the
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llowing warning message appears, and gr aphic information indicates the faulty
sensor. ( P.334 )
■Customization
The volume of the beeps can be changed. ( P. 3 8 4 )

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2-4. Using other driving systems
CAUTION
■To prevent park assist system malfunction
Do not install anything within the sensor detect
ion range (accessories, etc.). Doing
so could cause a malfunction, which could lead to an accident.
NOTICE
■Situations which may cause detection failure
●Sensors will not detect obstacles directly under the bumper. A short object, thin
stake or the like may cease to be detected as the vehicle draws close.
●If an obstacle is very close to the vehicle.
●Sensors will malfunction if subjected to a strong impact.
■System malfunction
●An accident will affect the sensors, resulting in system failure.
●If the indicators remain on without a beeping sound, the system may be malfunc -
tioning. Contact your Lexus dealer.