LS430 − OUTLINE OF NEW FEATURES 9 16. Air Conditioning 2 17. Multi Display Item Outline A/C Unit (for Front) In the rear center register of the ’03 LS430, only cool air was possible in the FACE and BI-LEVEL modes. In the rear center register on the ’04 LS430, cool air and warm air can be output in all air outlet modes other than DEF mode. When the setting is AUTO FACE mode, slight cool air blows out to the footwell. The lower register has been discontinued. A/C Unit (for Rear) [See page 133] A clean air filter with photo catalyst has been adopted for the rear air conditioner and air purifier. No changes have been made to their maintenance intervals.
Along with the adoption of the clean air filter with a photo catalyst, a xenon tube that emits ultraviolet rays has been provided. A/C Compressor The compressor has been changed from the 7SBU16 type to the 6SEU16 type. The A/C compressor pulley has adopted the DL (Damper Limiter) type, and discontinued the magnetic clutch. For details, see page 134. Smog Ventilation Sensor Its construction has been made compact and lightweight. Item Outline Screen Display Along with the functions that have been added or changed, the screen design has been changed.
LEXUS Navigation System In the navigation ECU, the process for calculating the information that is input from the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites has been revised in order to improve the accuracy of the present location. The voice guidance volume can now be adjusted at the steering pad switch (Audio Volume). Numerous additions and changes have been made to the display. For details, see page 135. LEXUS Parking Assist System (See page 137) A rear view monitor function has been adopted in the LEXUS parking assist system. Cellular Phone A function that supports the Bluetooth* type cellular phone, which is available as optional equipment at LEXUS dealers, has been adopted.
Diagnosis Screen Display Diagnosis items have been added for the LEXUS parking assist system and the cellular phone. For details, see page 136.