Lexus GX470 2003 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2003 GX470 (OM60979U) Manual PDF

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Average vehicle speed mode
Average vehicle speed is calculated and displayed based
on total driving distance and total driving time with the
engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds.
To reset the calculations, push and hold the “RESET” button for
more than 1 second. 
Barometer modeIn barometer mode, the atmospheric pressure in the
vehicle is displayed.
The displayed atmospheric pressure ranges from 17.8 IN.HG
(600 hPa) up to 31.0 IN.HG (1050 hPa).
The displayed value is updated every 2 seconds.
The displayed value may deviate from the actual atmospheric
pressure depending on opening or closing of the windows and
doors and the driving conditions.

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Altimeter mode
In altimeter mode, the approximate altitude is displayed.
The displayed altitude ranges from −1500 ft. (−500 m) up to
13000 ft. (4000 m).
As the altitude value is converted from the atmospheric
pressure, it can be easily affected by air motion and
temperature, so the indication may vary. The indicated altitude
of a single position may deviate according to the atmospheric
pressure and temperature.
The displayed value is updated every 2 seconds.
RECTIFICATION OF THE ALTITUDE
Rectification is valid only when the correct altitude is known.
While the altitude mode is on the display, push the “
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button to increase or decrease the altitude by 50 ft. (10 m).
To reset the rectified altitude, push and hold the “RESET”
button for more than 1 second. 
Elapsed time mode
The time that has elapsed since the engine started is
displayed.
When the engine is started, driving time is counted from 0:00.
Up to 19:59 (19 hours, 59 minutes) can be displayed. When
the driving time exceeds 19:59, the counter returns to 0:00.
To reset the calculations, push and hold the “RESET” button for
more than 1 second.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTCONTROL
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
turn the dial.
With the dial turned fully up, the intensity of the instrument
panel lights will not be reduced when the headlight switch is on.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Vanity mirrors62
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Interior lights 63
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Personal lights 64
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Illuminated entry system 65
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 66
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Power outlets 68
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Glove box 70
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Rear console box 70
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Garage door opener 71
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Cup holders 73
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Overhead console box 75
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Auxiliary box 76
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Floor mat 77
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Warning reflector holder 78
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Coat hooks 79
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Luggage cover 79
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Tie −down hooks 80
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Luggage stowage precautions 81
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VANITY MIRRORS
To use the vanity mirrors, swing the sun visor down and
slide the cover.
The vanity light comes on when you slide the cover.
Sun visors
1To block out glare from the front , swing the sun visor
down.
2To block out glare from the side, remove the sun visor
from the hook and swing it to the side.
3To block out glare coming obliquely from behind you,
slide the visor backwards.
At this position, the vanity light does not come on.
4To block out glare from the front with the sun visor in
the position 2
or 3
, swing the other sun visor
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Center
 Vehicles with rear seat audio system
 Vehicles without rear seat audio system To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
The interior light switch has the following positions:
“ON” −
Keeps the light on all the time.
“OFF” − Turns the light off.
“DOOR” − Turns the light on when any side door is opened. The
light goes off when all the doors are closed. For details, see
“Illuminated entry system” on page 65.

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Rear
To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
The interior light switch has the following positions:
“ON” − Keeps the light on all the time.
“OFF” − Turns the light off.
“DOOR” − Turn the light on when the back door is opened. The
light goes out immediately when the back door is closed.
PERSONAL LIGHTS
 1 “DOOR” position 2 “OFF” position
To turn on the personal light, push the lens. To turn the
light off, push the lens once again.
The personal light switch has the following positions:
“DOOR” − Turn the lights on when any side door is opened
without pushing the lens. The light goes off when all the doors
are closed. For details, see “Illuminated entry system” on page
65.
“OFF” − Turn the lights on only when you push the lens.

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ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
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1Foot lights
2Ignition switch light
3Personal lights (with the “DOOR” position)
4Center console spot lights
5Inside door handle lights
6Center interior light (with the “DOOR” position)
7Running board lights
All of the lights except the center console spot lights will
come on when any of the side doors are opened.* After all
the doors are closed, the lights remain on for about 15
seconds before fading out.** NOTE:
* The operating condition can be changed.
** The duration of lighting can be changed, and the foot
lights and inside door handle lights can be set not to come
on.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
However, in the following cases, the lights go out immediately:
 All of the lights except the center console spot lights − All the
side doors and back door are locked.
 Ignition switch light, personal lights and center interior light
− All the side doors are closed and the ignition key is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
 Running board lights − The vehicle speed exceeds about 8
km/h (5 mph).

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66When all the doors are unlocked simultaneously using either
the key or the wireless remote control, all of the lights except
the center console spot lights will come on and remain on for
about 15 seconds before fading out.
To prevent the battery being discharged, all of the lights will
automatically turn off when the ignition key removed and the
door is left opened for about 30 minutes.
Ignition switch light, personal lights and center interior
light
The ignition switch light, personal lights and center interior light
also come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before
fading out when the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position.
Foot lights and inside door handle lights
The foot lights and inside door handle lights also come on when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position with the selector lever
in the “P” position. When the selector lever is moved out of the
“P” position, the foot lights and inside door handle lights will be
dimmed.*
NOTE:
* The foot lights and inside door handle lights can be set to
turn off when the selector lever is moved out of the “P”
position.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Center console spot lights
The center console spot lights come on when the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY
Front
To use the cigarette lighter and ashtray, first push against
the cigarette lighter and ashtray covers. Then when the
cigarette lighter cover opens, press in the cigarette lighter.
After it finishes heating up, it automatically pops out ready
for use.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in.
If the engine is not running, the ignition key must be in the
“ACC” position to use the lighter.
When finished with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it in
the ashtray to prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire.
After using the ashtray, push it back in completely.
To remove the ashtray, press down on the lock spring plate and
pull out.

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Use a Lexus genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for
replacement.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
sudden stop while driving, always completely close the
ashtray after use.
Rear
To use the ashtray, raise the lid.
When finished with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it in
the ashtray to prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire.
After using the ashtray, close the lid completely.
To remove the ashtray, raise the lid and pull it out.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
sudden stop while driving, always completely close the
ashtray after use.