2006 LEXUS LS430 trunk

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

Doors P.15
Rear window defogger
P.170
Trunk P.227
Tire
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
Information
P.278
P.347
P.283
P.376
Turn signal light (rear)
P.101
If equipped

A
B
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

1Before driving
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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 r
estraints ............ 76

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1-1. Key information
■When to use the master keys and valet key
●Use the master keys for normal daily use.
●For added security, lock the trunk lid opener and the glove box with a master
key and provide the parking attendant with the valet key.
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a
key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key number
plate.
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not bend the keys, expose them to high temperatures by placing them in
direct sunlight, or get them wet.
●Do not expose the keys to electromagneti c materials or any material that blocks
electromagnetic waves.

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1
Before driving
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system
You can operate your vehicle without having to take your keys out of your
pocket or purse, as long as you have the smart key with you.
Locking and unlocking the doors ( P.6)
Unlocking the trunk lid ( P.6)
Starting the engine ( P.94 )1
2
3

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Locking and unlocking the doors with smart access system
Lock
Unlock
Unlocking the trunk lid with smart access system
Unlock the trunk lid