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Coolest hidden features of your LS430?

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Old 02-11-07, 10:15 PM
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Speaking of tire pressure, is there any way to get the actual pressure in PSI of each tire? My Z06 had that feature, but I can't seem to get that info on the LS430...
Old 02-11-07, 10:26 PM
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1) Built in nav override to allow address input while moving
2) Different color options for nav system
3) 12V outlet hidden in center console
4) Duplicate passenger seat adjustment buttons
5) Miniature sun visor over rearview mirror
Old 02-12-07, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by sparky3
Is this near the smart access key control / reset for the tire pressure sensor?
2001 UL, so.. umm.. no.

Manual indicates it is under the driver side dash, on the right where it joins the console. Not sure where the smartkey/tire pressure reset is on the later models.
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No screen navigation needed to shut that lady up - "Voice Guidance OFF"!!!!
Old 02-12-07, 12:58 PM
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I personally like the ability to lower the steering wheel a few more inches by tapping on the down button 5 times more.
Old 02-13-07, 07:32 PM
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My wife actually enjoys driving this car as much as I do so she goes shopping a lot more alone leaving me at home to watch basketball and enjoy some alone time. I used to have to drive her to the malls and wait since she hated the last car. It had cloth seats that she just could not stand to sit in, much less drive
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Originally Posted by campisi
No screen navigation needed to shut that lady up - "Voice Guidance OFF"!!!!
I don't think "Voice Guidance Off" works on 2004 or newer does it? My 03 GX does it, by the LS wouldn't recogize this command, which is too bad.
Old 02-17-07, 07:34 AM
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A couple of posts back, you mentioned that you can set the smart key to open all the doors, not just the drivers. How do you do that?
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Originally Posted by NYC/FL Lex
A couple of posts back, you mentioned that you can set the smart key to open all the doors, not just the drivers. How do you do that?
Think that one involved a dealer reprogram.
Old 02-17-07, 06:58 PM
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Not a dealer set item. You can do it by using the button / **** that is under the dash below the ignition. Where you turn the smart key on and off. The manual tells you how to do this, I just don't have it handy.
Old 02-18-07, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by OBXTucker
My favorite "hidden" feature is the sliding drawers under the driver/passenger seats. Great for my CCW! I dropped some of that non-slip drawer stuff in there and my handgun doesn't slip around. Great Lexus feature IMO! Wish my GX and IS had them too!
I just found these after reading these posts. Neat. But . . . you & Moogy must have very small handguns . . . no way I can get mine in that small drawer.
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Originally Posted by NYC/FL Lex
A couple of posts back, you mentioned that you can set the smart key to open all the doors, not just the drivers. How do you do that?
With the master remote in your hand hold down the lock and trunk buttons at the same time. On the display it will cycle through three setup options. One of those options is to open all of the doors.
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Originally Posted by Nelson
With the master remote in your hand hold down the lock and trunk buttons at the same time. On the display it will cycle through three setup options. One of those options is to open all of the doors.
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This one worked great. Leave the ignition off and sit inside. Keep holding the buttons down until the configuration you want shows up on the display.


I haven't figured out how to set the locks to unlock once the car is placed in park yet. It locks when placed in drive. On the GX, I held the lock button down for 5 second while in park with the key on. Didn't work for the LS. Any suggestions.
Old 02-19-07, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Kbach
I haven't figured out how to set the locks to unlock once the car is placed in park yet.
I don't think that is a change that the user can make but it is on the list of changes the dealer can make under the Lexus Personalized Settings program.
Ask a dealer to print out a list of the variables that can be set to your preference.
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Old 02-22-07, 08:04 PM
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The best hidden feature is the game you can play with the Nav lady. The game is called "Whats the nav lady going to say" LOL. Hit voice command and say the most random things, then you have to guess what she thought you said HAHA. Trust me its fun lmaooo (double the fun if you have an accent) LOL


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