Lexus GX470 Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-

rors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior

features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-

self maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,

or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt in-

structions for Canadian owners.

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Key information ........................... 22

Keys ...................................................... 22

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors...................................... 24

Wireless remote control.............. 24

Side doors .......................................... 26

Back door............................................ 31

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering

wheel, etc.).................................. 34

Front seats.......................................... 34

Rear seats........................................... 36

Driving position memory

system ............................................... 45

Head restraints................................. 47

Seat belts ............................................ 49

Steering wheel.................................. 57

Inside rear view mirror................. 58

Outside rear view mirrors........... 59

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof ........... 61

Power windows................................. 61

Moon roof .......................................... 64

1-5. Refueling........................................ 67

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67

1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 70

Engine immobilizer system......... 70

Alarm.................................................... 72

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................................. 74

1-7. Safety information....................... 75

Correct driving posture ............... 75

SRS airbags ....................................... 77

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................... 90

Child restraint systems ................. 95

Installing child restraints............... 98

2-1. Driving procedures.................... 110

Driving the vehicle......................... 110

Engine (ignition) switch ............... 118

Automatic transmission................ 121

Turn signal lever............................. 124

Parking brake ................................. 125

2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 126

Gauges and meters ..................... 126

Indicators and warning lights ... 129

Trip information display.............. 132

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Before driving

2

When driving

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2

3

4

5

6

7

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2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers................... 135

Headlight switch............................ 135

Fog light switch .............................. 137

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................. 138

Rear window wiper and

washer............................................... 141

2-4. Using other driving systems.... 142

Cruise control ................................ 142

Four-wheel drive system............ 146

Rear height control air

suspension..................................... 149

Electronic modulated

suspension..................................... 156

DAC (Downhill Assist Control

system)............................................ 157

Driving assist systems.................. 159

2-5. Driving information................... 163

Off-road precautions .................. 163

Cargo and luggage...................... 168

Vehicle load limits......................... 174

Winter driving tips ........................ 176

Trailer towing.................................. 180

Dinghy towing ................................ 190

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger............. 192

Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................. 192

Rear cooler system....................... 198

Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers ............. 199

3-2. Using the audio system............ 201

Audio system type........................ 201

Using the radio.............................. 203

Using the CD player...................... 211

Playing MP3 and WMA

discs ................................................. 218

Optimal use of the audio

system ............................................ 224

Using the AUX adapter............ 227

Using the steering switches..... 228

3-3. Using the rear audio

system ........................................ 231

Rear seat entertainment system

features (if equipped)

................. 231

Using the DVD player

(DVD video)................................ 236

Using the DVD player

(video CD)................................... 243

Using the DVD player

(audio CD/CD text)................ 245

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Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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Using the DVD player

(MP3 discs) ................................. 246

Using the video mode............... 248

Changing the initial setting ...... 249

3-4. Using the interior lights .......... 256

Interior lights list............................ 256

3-5. Using the storage features .... 259

List of storage features............... 259

3-6. Other interior features........... 264

Sun visors......................................... 264

Vanity mirror.................................. 265

Clock................................................. 266

Outside temperature

display ........................................... 268

Ashtrays ........................................... 269

Cigarette lighter............................ 271

Power outlet................................... 272

Seat heaters.................................... 274

Armrest ............................................ 276

Floor mats........................................ 277

Luggage compartment

features.......................................... 278

Garage door opener................... 281

Compass......................................... 286

Lexus Link System ...................... 290

4-1. Maintenance and care............ 306

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior ......................... 306

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior........................... 308

4-2. Maintenance................................ 311

Maintenance requirements ........ 311

General maintenance................. 313

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ....................................... 316

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance... 317

Do-it-yourself service

precautions................................... 317

Hood................................................. 320

Engine compartment................... 321

Tires ................................................... 336

Tire inflation pressure................. 343

Wheels.............................................. 347

Air conditioning filter.................. 349

Wireless remote control

battery............................................. 351

Rear seat entertainment

system controller...................... 353

Checking and replacing

fuses............................................... 355

Light bulbs....................................... 365

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Maintenance and care

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3

4

5

6

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5-1. Essential information ............... 372

If your vehicle needs to be

towed.............................................. 372

If you think something is

wrong ............................................. 377

Fuel pump shut off system ........ 378

Event data recorder.................... 379

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency............................... 381

If a warning light turns on or a

warning buzzer sounds...

.............. 381

If you have a flat tire...................... 391

If the engine will not start .......... 402

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P............................. 403

If you lose your keys.................... 404

If the vehicle battery is

discharged .................................. 405

If your vehicle overheats .......... 408

If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 410

6-1. Specifications............................. 412

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)...................... 412

Fuel information............................. 421

Tire information ............................ 424

6-2. Customization .......................... 436

Customizable features .............. 436

6-3. Initialization ............................... 439

Items to initialize........................... 439

Reporting safety defects for

U.S. owners.................................. 442

Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 443

Abbreviation list ....................... 446

Alphabetical index................... 448

What to do if............................... 456

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When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

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Headlight (high beam)

P. 135

Pictorial index

Exterior

Turn signal light

P. 124

Fog light

P. 137

Side marker light

P. 135

Headlight (low beam)

P. 135

Hood

P. 320

Parking light

P. 135

Windshield wipers

P. 138

Moon roof

P. 64

Outside rear view

mirror

P. 59

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Tire

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 336

P. 391

P. 419

P. 424

Tail lights

P. 135

Side marker light

P. 135

Back door

P. 31

Rear window defogger

P. 199

Door

P. 26

Fuel filler door

P. 67

Turn signal light

P. 124

8

A

Power window

switch

P. 61

Pictorial index

Interior

Seat belt

P. 49

Driver airbag

P. 77

Floor mat

P. 277

Door pocket

P. 263

Head restraint

P. 47

Front seat

P. 34

SRS side airbag

P. 77

Console box

P. 260

Ashtray

P. 269

Cup holders

P. 262

Armrest

P. 276

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Compass

P. 286

Garage door opener switches

P. 281

Personal light

P. 257

Moon roof switch

P. 64

Vanity mirror

P. 265

Interior light

P. 258

Sun visor

P. 264

SRS curtain shield airbag

P. 77

A

: If equipped

Lexus Link System switches

P. 290

Rear seat entertainment

system



P. 231

10

B

Driving position memory switches

P. 45

Door lock switch

P. 27

Window lock switch

P. 61

Power window switches

P. 61

Pictorial index

Interior

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Shift lever

P. 121

Cigarette lighter

P. 271

Ashtray

P. 269

Shift lock override button

P. 403

C

: If equipped

Four-wheel drive control lever

P. 146

Seat heater switches

P. 274

AUX adapter

P. 227

Power outlet

P. 272

Height control switches

Damping mode select switch

P. 149

P. 156

“DAC” switch

P. 157

Parking brake lever

P. 125

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Gauges and meters

P. 126

Engine switch

P. 118

Windshield wiper and

washer switch

P. 138

Headlight switch

Turn signal switch

Fog light switch

P. 135

P. 124

P. 137

Cruise control switch

P. 142

Emergency flashers

Glove box

P. 259

13

A

B

Audio remote control switches

P. 228

Automatic transmission second start switch

P. 122

Tire selector switch

P. 338

14

C

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

With navigation system

Trip-information display

P. 132

Air conditioning

system

Without navigation system

Navigation system*

Audio system

P. 201

Trip-information display

P. 132

Air conditioning

system

P. 192

Audio system

P. 201

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D

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

“RSCA OFF” switch

P. 89

Outside rear view mirror

heater switch

P. 199

Hood lock release lever

P. 320

Fuel filler door lever

P. 67

Power outlet switch

P. 272

Outside rear view mirror switches

P. 59

Instrument panel light control

P. 127

Center differential lock switch

P. 147

Tilt and telescopic steering

control switch

P. 57

16

A

Pictorial index

Luggage compartment

Cargo hooks

P. 278

Cargo net hook

P. 278

Child restraint anchor brackets

P. 104

Power outlet

P. 272

17

A

Warning reflector holder

P. 279

Tools

P. 391

Back door handle

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-

ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed

on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-

ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the

right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from

your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are

currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant

these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,

or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your

Lexus vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification

with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,

and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-

mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-

ranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect

electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport

fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-

tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for

precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

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Scrapping of your Lexus

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive

chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left

as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of

the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified

service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may

include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of

alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol

and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,

which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers

or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts

the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can

result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or

others.

■ When children are in the vehicle

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or

use the key.

When left unattended, children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle

into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing

with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehi-

cle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can

be fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

Symbols used in illustrations

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is

ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the

risk of injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its

equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must

not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,

“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turn-

ing, etc.) used to operate switches

and other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an opera-

tion (e.g. a lid opens).

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