LS430 − NEW FEATURES 19 8) Start the engine and allow it to idle. A/C switch must be turned off. On models with the smart key system, make sure to insert the smart key in the engine switch to start the engine. 9) Move the shift lever from the P position to the S mode position and slowly select each gear S1 − S6. Then move the shift lever back to the P position. 10) Move the shift lever to the D position, and quickly move then back and forth between N and D (once per less than 1.5 seconds) for at least six seconds. This will activate the oil temperature detection mode. Standard: The shift position indicator light “D” remains illuminated for 2 seconds and it goes off.
11) Return the shift lever to the P position and disconnect the TC terminal. For models with air suspension, do not disconnect the SST from terminals OPB and CG of DLC3 until the procedure is finished. 12) Idle the engine to raise the oil temperature. 13) Immediately after the shift position indicator light “D” turns on, lift the vehicle up. The shift position indicator light “D” will indicate the ATF temperature according to the following table. (Insert table here) 14) Remove the overflow plug and adjust oil quantity. If the ATF overflows, go to step 17, and if the ATF does not overflow, go to step 15. 15) Remove the refill plug.
16) Fill ATF to the refill plug until it flows out from the overflow plug. 17) When the ATF flow slows to a trickle, install the overflow plug through the new gasket. 18) Install the refill plug (only if the refill plug has been removed). 19) Lower the vehicle down. 20) Turn the ignition switch OFF to stop the engine. Disconnect the terminals OPB and CG of the DLC3 when working on a vehicle equipped with air suspension. For details about the ATF Filling procedures, see the 2004 LEXUS LS430 Repair Manual (Pub. No. RM1048U). ATF Temp. Less than optimized temperature Optimized temperature More than optimized temperature Shift Position Indicator Light “D” Turn OFF Turn ON Blinking