Table Of Contents - Lexus GS430 User Manual

Table of Contents

Important Information About Occupant Restraint Systems2
Event Data Recorder3
How To Use This Manual6
Table Of Contents6
Instrument Panel (Vehicles With Navigation System)9
Pictorial Index10
Instrument Panel (Vehicles Without Navigation System)11
Audio System12
Instrument Cluster13
Front Seat17
Steering Wheel And Column18
Switch Box19
Exterior View20
Basic Operation22
Quick Reference22
Driver's Seat23
Steering Wheel23
Automatic Transmission Overview24
Headlight And Turn Signal Switches26
Headlight Dimmer Switch26
Windshield Wiper Switch27
Instruments And Controls28
Using A Mechanical Key29
Keys And Doors29
Smart Access System With Push−Button Start31
Engine Immobilizer32
Entry Functions34
Alarms And Warning Messages36
Locking The Doors With Entry Function40
Unlocking The Doors With Entry Function43
Changing The Doors To Be Unlocked44
Unlocking The Trunk Lid With Entry Function45
Battery Power Saving47
Starting The Engine When The Electronic Key Battery Is Discharged48
Wireless Remote Control49
Locking/Unlocking The Doors51
Unlocking The Trunk Lid52
Sounding An Alarm52
Operating The Windows And Moon Roof53
Replacing The Battery54
Doors - Locking With A Mechanical Key56
Locking Doors With Inside Lock Button57
Locking Doors With Power Door Lock Switch58
Automatic Door Locking And Unlocking Functions59
Theft Deterrent System61
Locking With Rear Door Child−Protector61
Testing The Theft-Deterrent System63
Mirror Defogger Switch64
Headlight Switch65
Switches65
Daytime Running Light System66
Automatic Headlight Leveling System67
Adaptive Front Lighting System (Afs)67
Headlight Dimmer And Turn Signal Switches68
Fog Light Switch69
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches70
Rain−Sensing Windshield Wipers71
Shifting The Windshield Wiper Position74
Headlight Cleaner Switch76
Rear Window And Outside Rear View Mirror Defogger Switch77
Power Window Switches78
Operating The Window Lock Switch79
Operating The Windows From Outside The Vehicle79
Jam Protection Function80
If The Battery Is Disconnected Or Run Down80
Emergency Flasher Switch81
Seat Heater Switches82
Seat Ventilator/Heater Switches84
Seat Ventilator85
Seat Heater86
Fuel Gauge89
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge89
Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators89
Tachometer90
Odometer And Trip Meter91
Light Sensitive Optitron Meter92
Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers93
Brake System Warning Light (Red) And Buzzer95
Brake System Warning Light (Yellow)96
Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer96
Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Light97
Srs Warning Light97
Discharge Warning Light98
Malfunction Indicator Lamp98
Master Warning Light99
"ABS" Warning Light99
Open Door Warning Light100
Adaptive Front Lighting System Off Indicator Light100
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light100
Electric Power Steering System Warning Light101
Pre−Collision System Warning Light101
Low Fuel Level Warning Light101
Key Reminder Buzzer101
How To Check All The Service Reminder Indicators102
Multi−Information Display103
Cruise Information103
Graphic Information105
Warning Messages105
Trunk Open Warning106
Moon Roof Warning106
Parking Brake Release Warning106
Headlight Leveling System Failure Warning106
Rear Lights System Failure Warning107
Low Washer Fluid Warning107
Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning107
Low Engine Oil Level Warning108
Engine Oil Maintenance Reset Warning108
Engine Oil Replacement Reminder109
Electronic Brake System Failure Warning110
Variable Gear Ratio Steering System Warning110
Four−Wheel Drive System Warning110
Tire Pressure Warning111
Electronic Key System Warning112
Lexus Park Assist System Warning113
Radar Cruise Control Warning114
Pre−Collision System Warning116
Instrument Panel Light Control117
Interior Equipment119
Sun Visors119
Interior Lights119
Personal Lights120
Illuminated Entry System121
Outer Scuff Lights And Courtesy Lights122
Selector Lever Spot Light122
Lighting Table123
Luggage Compartment Light124
Clock124
To Adjust A Clock126
To Set The Daylight Saving Time126
Outside Temperature Display127
Cigarette Lighter And Ashtray128
Power Outlet129
Rear Ashtray129
Rear Console Box130
Glove Box131
Garage Door Opener132
Programming The Homelink132
Programming A Rolling Code System134
Programming An Entrance Gate134
Reprogramming A Button135
Operating The Homelink135
Erasing The Entire Homelink Memory135
Cupholders136
Coin Boxes137
Overhead Console Box138
Door Pockets139
Trunk Storage Extension140
Floor Mat140
Rear Electric Sunshade141
Tie−Down Hooks143
First−Aid Kit Holder143
Exterior Equipment144
Hood145
Trunk Lid146
Trunk Lid Opener Main Switch147
Using A Mechanical Key (Trunk Lid)148
Trunk Lid Closer148
Fuel Tank Cap149
Internal Trunk Release Handle149
In Case The Opener Is Not Actuated152
Moon Roof153
Operating The Moon Roof From Outside The Vehicle154
Occupant Restraint Systems158
Front Seats Precautions159
Seat Adjustment Precautions161
Adjusting Front Seats161
Adjusting Seat Position162
Adjusting Seatback Angle163
Adjusting Seat Cushion Angle And Height163
Rear Seats Precautions164
Adjusting Lumbar Support164
Armrest165
Head Restraints165
Seat Belts168
Fastening Front And Rear Seat Belts170
Seat Belt Comfort Guides172
Seat Belt Extender173
Seat Belt Pretensioners176
Srs Driver Airbag And Front Passenger Airbag179
Srs Side Airbags And Curtain Shield Airbags189
Child Restraint199
Types Of Child Restraint System201
Child Seats Installation With 3-Point Type Seat Belt202
Infant Seat Installation202
Convertible Seat Installation206
Booster Seat Installation211
Using A Top Strap214
To Use The Anchor Bracket215
Child Seat Installation With Child Restraint Lower Anchorages216
Driving Position Memory System219
Setting The Driving Position219
Recalling The Memorized Position219
Memory Recall Function220
Conditions For Memorized Position Activation220
Setting The Driving Position Onto The Electronic Key220
Resetting The Driving Position On The Electronic Key220
Front Passenger Seat Position Memory System221
Steering Wheel And Mirrors224
Tilt And Telescopic Steering Column225
Outside Rear View Mirrors226
Automatic Tilt Away226
Power Rear View Mirror Control227
Folding Rear View Mirrors228
Outer Foot Lights229
Inside Rear View Mirror230
Compass231
Calibrating The Compass (Deviation Calibration)232
Calibrating The Compass (Circling Calibration)233
Vanity Mirrors235
Touch Screen237
Initial Screen238
Touch Switch Operation238
Information Menu239
Trip Information239
Hands−Free System241
Bluetooth245
Entering The Bluetooth Phone246
Selecting The Bluetooth Phone248
To Reconnect The Bluetooth Phone250
To Confirm The Bluetooth Information250
To Change The Device Name251
To Change The Passkey252
Deleting The Bluetooth Phone253
Calling On The Bluetooth Phone254
Receiving On The Bluetooth Phone260
Talking On The Bluetooth Phone260
Changing The Settings Of The Bluetooth Phone262
To Change The Phone Book263
To Transfer The Telephone Number263
To Register The One Touch Dial265
To Delete The Memory266
To Delete The Dialed Number267
To Delete The Received Calls268
To Delete The One Touch Dial269
Language270
Setting Screen271
Screen Adjustment272
Color And Tone Adjustment273
Automatic Air Conditioning Controls275
Air Flow Selection278
Climate Control279
"DUAL" Switch280
Air Conditioning Manual Control281
Windshield Defogging And Defrosting284
Micro Dust And Pollen Filter285
Operating Tips (Air Conditioning)286
Heating286
Air Conditioning287
Ventilation287
Defogging And Defrosting288
Center Vents, Side Vents And Rear Vents289
Replacing The Air Conditioning Filter290
The Air Conditioning Filter291
Using Your Audio System: Some Basics299
Turning The Audio System On, Volume Control And Mode Selection300
Tone And Balance302
Dsp Control303
Automatic Sound Levelizer (Asl)303
Positioning Selector303
Your Radio Antenna304
Your Cassette Player304
Radio Operation305
Your Automatic Changer305
Presetting A Station306
Selecting A Station307
Rds (Radio Data System)308
Radio Operation (Xm Satellite Radio Broadcast)310
How To Subscribe To An Xm Satellite Radio310
Displaying The Radio Id310
Listening To The Satellite Radio311
Presetting A Channel312
Selecting A Channel312
Channel Category313
Displaying The Title And Name314
If The Satellite Radio Tuner Malfunctions315
Cassette Tape Player Operation317
Cd Player Operation321
Inserting Or Ejecting Cds321
Playing A Cd323
Selecting A Desired Disc324
Searching For A Desired Disc324
Selecting A Desired Track325
Searching For A Desired Track325
Other Cd Player Functions326
If The Cd Player Malfunctions327
Dvd Player Operation (For A Mark Levinson Brand Audio System)328
Operating A Dvd Video Disc335
Precautions On Dvd Video Disc335
Playing A Dvd Video Disc336
Displaying Operation Switches337
Description Of Each Switch338
Subtitle Language342
Dvd Language342
Angle Mark342
Parental342
Entry Of Language Code343
Operating A Video Cd347
If The Dvd Player Malfunctions350
Dvd Player And Dvd Video Disc Information350
Dvd Video Disc Glossary351
Audio Remote Control (Steering Switches)352
Audio System Operating Hints354
Radio Reception354
Caring For Your Cassette Player And Tapes354
Caring For Your Cd Player Or Dvd Player, And Discs355
Starting And Driving360
Three−Way Catalytic Converters361
Engine Exhaust Caution362
Operating The Engine Switch363
To Select "ACC", "IG−ON" or "OFF" Mode365
"ACC" Mode366
"IG−ON" Mode366
"OFF" Mode367
Steering Lock368
How To Start The Engine370
Before Cranking370
Normal Starting Procedure371
Stopping The Engine372
Parking Brake373
Automatic Transmission374
Normal Driving375
Driving Pattern Selector Switch376
Ai (Artificial Intelligence) Shifting Control377
Driving in "S" Mode378
Shift Range Positions378
Maximum Allowable Speeds379
Using Engine Braking380
"S" Mode Indicator Light380
Backing Up383
Parking384
Good Driving Practice384
Electronic Throttle Control System385
If You Cannot Shift The Selector Lever385
Automatic Transmission Selector Lever385
Intuitive Parking Assist386
Where To Display (Parking Assist)388
Indicators And Steering Guide Symbol389
Dual Sensors390
Collision Will Be Unavoidable391
Collision Will Be Avoided By Changing The Steering392
Collision Will Be Avoided With The Present Steering Angle393
Rear Corner Sensors394
Back Sensors395
Numerous Obstacles Are Detected On The Front And Rear Simultaneously396
Detection Range Of Sensors397
Intuitive Parking Assist Failure Warning399
When Snowflakes Or Mud Gets On The Sensors400
When The Sensor Is Malfunctioning400
When The Steering Sensor Is Malfunctioning401
When The Neutral Point Of The Steering Sensor Is Unknown401
When The Detection Range Of The Sensors Is Shorter402
Rear View Monitor Display403
Setting The Intuitive Parking Assist406
Changing The Volume Of The Beeps407
Display Setting (Parking Assist)408
Explanations Of Parking Sonar Symbols408
Rear View Monitor System409
Area Displayed On Screen411
Rear View Monitor System Camera412
Cruise Control413
Cruise Control Setting Operation414
Setting At A Desired Speed414
Cancelling The Preset Speed414
Resetting To A Faster Speed414
Cruise Control Failure Warning415
Resetting To A Slower Speed415
Resuming The Preset Speed415
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control416
Changing The Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Mode417
Vehicle−To−Vehicle Distance Control Mode417
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Operations418
Turning The Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System On422
Setting Operation (Dynamic Radar Cruise Control)423
Braking Control428
Approach Warning429
Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor430
Vehicle−To−Vehicle Distance Control Mode Failure Warning431
Conventional (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode433
Adaptive Variable Suspension System438
Conventional Cruise Control Mode Failure Warning438
Traction Control System439
Slip Indicator Light439
Traction Control Off Mode440
Vehicle Stability Control System441
Traction Control System Failure Warning441
Hill−Start Assist Control System443
Vehicle Stability Control Failure Warning443
Variable Gear Ratio Steering System445
Hill−Start Assist Control System Failure Warning445
Variable Gear Ratio Steering System Failure Warning446
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management447
Brake System448
Brake Booster448
Anti−Lock Brake System449
"ABS" Warning Light451
Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators452
Drum−In−Disc Type Parking Brake System452
Brake Assist System452
Electric Power Steering System453
Tire Pressure Warning System454
Tire Pressure Warning System Malfunction458
Replacing Tires And Wheels460
Tire Pressure Warning System Reset Switch461
Selector Switch463
Pre−Collision System464
Pre−Collision Sensor465
Pre−Collision Seat Belts466
Pre−Collision Brake Assist System466
Adaptive Variable Suspension Control467
Pre−Collision System Failure Warning467
Precaution For Pre−Collision System468
Driving Tips470
Break−In Period471
Tips For Driving In Various Conditions471
Operation In Foreign Countries471
Winter Driving Tips473
Dinghy Towing474
Trailer Towing475
How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer475
Vehicle Load Limits477
Cargo And Luggage478
Stowage Precautions478
Capacity And Distribution479
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit479
In Case Of An Emergency482
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving483
If Your Vehicle Will Not Start483
Starting A Flooded Engine484
Jump Starting484
If You Cannot Increase Engine Speed487
If Your Vehicle Overheats488
If You Have A Flat Tire (Vehicles With Run−Flat Tires)489
If You Have A Flat Tire (Vehicles With Standard Tires)490
Compact Spare Tire492
Access To Spare Tire494
To Remove The Spare Tire496
If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck502
If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed503
Towing With A Wheel Lift Type Truck503
Using A Flat Bed Truck505
Towing With A Sling Type Truck506
Emergency Towing507
Emergency Towing Eyelet Precautions508
Installing Towing Eyelet509
Tips For Towing A Stuck Vehicle509
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever510
If You Lose Your Keys Or Lock Yourself Out511
Maintenance512
Maintenance Requirements513
Scheduled Maintenance513
General Maintenance514
Vehicle Interior Maintenance515
Vehicle Exterior Maintenance516
Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?517
Emission Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs518
Service Procedures And Specifications520
Vehicle Identification521
Introduction521
Theft Prevention Labels522
Engine Compartment Overview523
Engine Compartment Overview (Gs300)524
Removing The Engine Compartment Cover525
Do−It−Yourself Service Precautions526
Positioning The Jack528
Parts And Tools529
Engine Specifications533
Specifications (Gs430)533
Lubrication System Data534
Cooling System Data535
Ignition System Data535
Electrical System Data535
Specifications (Gs300)536
Fuel Type539
Octane Rating539
Gasoline Containing Detergent Additives539
Quality Gasoline539
Cleaner Burning Gasoline540
Oxygenates In Gasoline540
Gasoline Containing Mmt540
Gasoline Quality540
Fuel Pump Shut Off System541
Facts About Engine Oil Consumption541
Importance Of Engine Oil Level Check542
Used Engine Oil543
Checking The Engine Oil Level543
Engine Oil Selection546
Oil Identification Marks547
Checking The Engine Coolant Level548
Coolant Type Selection549
Checking The Radiator And Condenser550
Spark Plugs550
Chassis Specifications553
Tires And Wheels Data555
Checking Brake Fluid559
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure560
Inspection And Adjustment Procedure561
Tire Information563
Tire Symbols (Standard And Run−Flat Tire)563
Tire Symbols (Compact Spare Tire)565
Dot And Tire Identification Number (Tin)567
Tire Size567
Name Of Each Section Of Tire568
Uniform Tire Quality Grading569
Treadwear569
Traction Aa, A, B, C569
Temperature A, B, C569
Glossary Of Tire Terminology570
Run−Flat Tires573
Types Of Tires574
Summer Tires574
All Season Tires574
Rotating Tires575
Checking And Replacing Tires575
Tire Selection578
Installing Snow Tires And Chains579
Replacing Wheels581
When To Replace Your Wheels581
Aluminum Wheel Precautions582
Wheel Selection582
Suspension And Chassis583
Electrical Components Specifications585
Fuses585
Checking Battery Condition592
Checking Battery Exterior593
Battery Recharging Precautions595
Checking And Replacing The Blade Type Fuses595
Checking The Cartridge Type Fuses598
Adding Washer Fluid600
Checking The Headlight Aim600
Adjusting The Headlight Aiming (Low Beam)601
Adjusting The Headlight Aiming (High Beam)603
Replacing Light Bulbs605
Body Specifications611
Dimensions And Weight611
Protecting Your Vehicle From Corrosion612
Washing And Waxing613
Cleaning The Interior615
Gas Station Information622