2005 Lexus LS 430 Owners Manual - Page 367

STARTING AND DRIVING Turning the system on Setting operation 31L629 31L630 To operate the cruise control, push the "ON−OFF" button. This turns the system on. The indicator light in the instrument cluster shows that you can now set your desired cruising speed. Another push on the button will turn the system completely off. When the ignition switch is turned off, the "ON−OFF" button is also automatically turned off. To use the cruise control again, push the "ON−OFF" button again to turn it on. "Each function is described below. 1 Setting at a desired speed. The transmission must be in the "D" position, or the shift range position must be "4" (fourth range), "5" (fifth range) or "6" (sixth range) in the "S" mode before you set the cruise control speed. Bring the vehicle to the desired speed, press the control lever downward in the "- SET" direction and release it. This sets the vehicle at that speed. Now you may take your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you need acceleration − for example, when passing − depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed. When you release the accelerator pedal, the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration. CAUTION To avoid accidental cruise control engagement, keep the "ON−OFF" button off when not using the cruise control. 328