2006 LEXUS LS430 remote start

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
1-1. Key information .............................. 2Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk ..................... 5
Smart access system......................... 5
Wireless remote control ............... 12
Doors..................................................... 15
Trunk...................................................... 19
1-3. Adjustable components ............ 22 Front seats .......................................... 22
Rear seats ........................................... 23
Driving position memory 
system ............................................... 25
Rear seat position memory 
system ............................................... 29
Head restraints.................................. 31
Seat belts ............................................ 34
Steering wheel.................................. 40
Auto anti-glare mirror................... 42
Side mirrors ....................................... 43
1-4. Opening and closing the 
windows and moon roof .......... 45
Power windows................................ 45
Moon roof .......................................... 48 1-5. Opening the fuel tank cap ......... 51
Opening the fuel tank cap............ 51
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 54 Engine immobilizer system ......... 54
Alarm.................................................... 55
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.Only) .................................. 57
1-7. Safety information ...................... 58 Correct driving posture .............. 58
SRS airbags ....................................... 60
Child restraint system
................... 73
Installing child restraints ............... 76
2-1. Driving procedures..................... 86 Driving 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
1Before driving
2When driving

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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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■To secure the system operation
In the following cases, the smart access system or wireless remote control feature
ma
y not operate properly. (If this happens, use a mechanical key to lock or unlock
the doors and trunk lid and insert a master key to start the engine.)
• When facilities emitting strong elec tr
omagnetic waves such as TV towers,
electric power stations and broadcasting stations are nearby.
• When you are carrying a smart key together with a mobile communications sy
stem such as a two-way radio or cellular phone.
• When the smart key is in contact with or covered by a metallic object.
• When another person is operating a wi r
eless remote control function on
another vehicle near your vehicle.
If you do not drive your vehicle, store the smart key, keeping it at least 15 ft. (5 m)
a
way from the vehicle.
■If the key battery is discharged
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock doors or trunk lid. To start the engine,
inse
rt the master key in the ignition switch. See page 295 for replacing the key bat -
tery.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
■Programming an entrance gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming
all devices in the Canadian market
Point the remote control for the device 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink
 control buttons.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink in view while programming.
Press and hold the selected HomeLink button.
Repeatedly press and release (c y
cle) the device remote control
button every two seconds until step is complete.
When the indicator light on the HomeLink
 compatible trans -
ceiver start to flashing rapidly, release the buttons.
Press the newly programmed HomeLink
 button to see if it oper -
ates the device.
Repeat the steps for each remaining HomeLink
 button to pro -
gram another device.
■ P
rogramming other devices
To program other devices such as home security s
ystems, home door
locks or lighting, contact your auth orized Lexus dealer for assistance.
■ R
eprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink
 buttons cannot be erased but can be repro -
grammed. To reprogram a button, follo
w the “Basic programming”
instructions.
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Alphabetical index
Switch .........................................................110
Wattage .................................................. 372
Heaters Seat heaters............................................ 218
Side mirror ................................................ 43
High mounted stop light Replacing bulbs.................................... 314
Wattage .................................................. 372
Hood ......................................................... 260
I/M test ..................................................... 255
Ignition Keys ................................................................. 2
Switch .......................................................... 94
Ignition switch light ................................ 198
Illuminated entry system ..................... 198
In case of an emergency If the battery runs out....................... 356
If you cannot shift automatic 
transmission selector lever ....... 354
If you have a flat tire........................... 347
If you lose your keys ........................ 355
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ....................................................... 361
If your vehicle needs to 
be towed ............................................ 320
If your vehicle overheats................ 359
If your vehicle will not start............ 353
If you think something is 
wrong................................................... 324
Indicator lights ......................................... 105
Initializing your lexus........................... 387
Inside rear view mirror........................... 42
Interior light .............................................. 199Jack
Positioning the jack ............................. 261
Replacing the wheel ......................... 287
Jack handle.............................................. 347
Jump starting .....
........................................ 353
Key reminder buzzer .............................. 15
Keys Flat key........................................................ 95
If you lose your keys ........................ 355
Ignition switch ......................................... 94
Key number ................................................. 2
Keys ................................................................. 2
Mechanical key ................................... 295
Replacing battery ............................... 295
Wireless remote control ..................... 12
Knee airbag.................................................. 61
Lexus park assist system Lexus park assist system ................... 118
Warning message ............................. 334
License plate lights Wattage .................................................. 372
Light bulbs Replacing ................................................ 314
Wattage .................................................. 372
Lights Fog lights switch .................................... 113
Headlights switch.................................. 110
Interior light switch ............................... 20
Personal light switch........................ 200
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 313
Turn signal lever .................................... 101
Vanity lights ......................................... 209
Wattage .................................................. 372
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