ECO mode Lexus GX470 2003 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2003 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60979U)

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TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of
rpm (revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to
prevent engine overrevving.
Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive
engine wear and poor fuel economy. Remember, in most
cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel
economy.
It is not a malfunction even if the needle of the tachometer
returns to the bottom position when the ignition switch is turned
to the “START” position.
NOTICE
Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone. This
may cause severe engine damage.
ODOMETER AND TRIP METER
 Trip meter reset knob
This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. To
change the mode indication, push the trip meter reset
knob briefly. Each time you push the knob, the mode
changes in order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip
meter B, then back to the odometer, etc.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The twin trip meter records two different
distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip.
To set the A trip meter to zero, display the A meter reading,
push the knob and hold it. The same applies for the B trip
meter.
The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical power
source is disconnected.

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The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off after about 6 seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not
function as described above, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
MULTIINFORMATION DISPLAY
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1 “MODE” button 2 “” button

3 “” button 4 “RESET” button

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
54The multiinformation display provides various
information, including clock, outside temperature, and
your vehicle’s driving condition.
When the ignition switch is on, the last previously used mode
displayed just before the ignition switch is off will appear.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the
multi−information display, the
display will automatically be set
to the initial mode.
When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness
of the display will be reduced.
You can adjust the brightness of the display. To adjust the
brightness, see “ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE
DISPLAY” below. ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position. To adjust the
brightness of
the display, push and hold the “MODE” button for
more than 2 seconds. “ILL” will appear on the display.
To increase the brightness − Push the “
” button.
To decrease the brightness − Push the “
” button.
You can adjust the brightness to 3 levels (when the tail lights
are off) or 6 levels (when the tail lights are on).
After adjusting, the display automatically return to the previous
display.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.

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Clock
The digital clock indicates the time when the key is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
To reset the time, push and hold the “MODE” button for 2
seconds. “ILL” will appear on the display. Then push the
“MODE” button once. The time will blink.
To reset the hour − Push the “
” button.
To reset the minutes − Push the “
” button.
To adjust the time to the nearest hour, push the “RESET”
button. For example, if the “RESET” button is depressed when
the time is between 1:01 − 1:29, the time will change to 1:00.
If the time is between 1:30 − 1:59, the time will change to 2:00.
If the electric power source has been disconnected, the time
display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Outside temperature and cruise information
The following information is shown with the ignition
switch turned on. Each time you push the “MODE” button,
the display toggles through this information.
 Outside temperature mode
 Average fuel consumption mode
 Instantaneous fuel consumption mode
 Driving range mode
 Average vehicle speed mode
 Barometer mode
 Altimeter mode
 Elapsed time mode
The displayed values indicate general driving conditions.
Accuracy varies with driving habits and road conditions.

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Outside temperature mode
In outside temperature mode, outside air temperatures
are displayed.
The displayed value is updated every 1 second.
The displayed temperature ranges from −22F (− 30C) up to
122 F (50C).
If there is some abnormality in the connection of the outside air
temperature sensor, “ −−” will appear on the display. If “ −−”
appears on the display, contact your Lexus dealer.
In some cases, “ −−” may appear momentarily when the ignition
is quickly turned to “ON”. It is normal if it goes out soon. 
Average fuel consumption modeAverage fuel consumption is calculated and displayed
based on total driving distance and total fuel consumption
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.

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Instantaneous fuel consumption mode
Instantaneous fuel consumption is calculated and
displayed based on distance and fuel consumption for 2
seconds with the engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 2 seconds.
Note that an accurate figure may not be shown in the following
cases.
 When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running, the
display will indicate extremely high fuel consumption.
 When the vehicle is driving down a long slope, with the
engine brake applied, the display will indicate extremely low
fuel consumption.
To reset the calculations, push and hold the “RESET” button for
more than 1 second. 
Driving range modeThe distance the vehicle can travel with the remaining fuel
is calculated and displayed based on the quantity of
remaining fuel and past fuel consumption.
The driving range display indicates the approximate distance
that you can drive until the fuel gauge reaches “E”. It is dif ferent
from the actual distance traveled.
The displayed value is updated every time the fuel required to
travel 0.6 miles (1 km) is consumed.
Every time you refuel the vehicle, the calculation is reset.
The actual driving range varies with driving habits and road
conditions. If fuel consumption is good, the driving range will
be longer. If fuel consumption is poor, the driving range will be
shorter.
If the low fuel level warning light comes on, refuel even if the
display indicates that the vehicle can be driven further.

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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 “
” or “”
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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This device complies with FCC Rules part 15.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference that
may be received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. WARNING: This trans-
mitter has been tested and complies with FCC
and DOC/MDC rules. Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the device.
FCC ID: CB2070NHL3
CANADA: 279 103 1936A
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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(c) Erasing the entire HomeLink memory (all
three programs)
To erase all previously programmed codes at one time, press
and hold down the 2 outside buttons for 20 seconds until the
indicator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the programs stored
in the HomeLink
 memory.
CAUTION
 When programming the HomeLink Universal
Transceiver, you may be operating a garage door or
other device. Make sure people and objects are out
of the way of the garage door or other device to
prevent potential harm or damage.
 Do not use this HomeLink
 Universal Transceiver
with any garage door opener that lacks the safety
stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety
standards. (This includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April 1, 1982.) A garage
door opener which cannot detect an object (signaling
the door to stop and reverse), does not meet current
federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener
without these features increases risk of serious
injury or death.
CUP HOLDERS
Front
 In front of the rear console box
To use the cup holder, push the cup holder lid.
The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink −cans
securely.
The cup holder can be adjusted to the size of the cups by
changing the separator position or moving the separator arms.
You can use it as an accessory box by removing the separator
inside.

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If quick circulation of cooled air is desired, push the air intake
control
button for RECIRCULATED AIR. The indicator light will
come on.
For normal use, it is best to keep the air intake control button
set to the OUTSIDE AIR mode. If recirculated air is used during
heating, the windows will fog up more easily.
If manual onoff of the air conditioning is desired
Push the “A/C” button to turn the air conditioning on and push
it again to turn the air conditioning off.
The air conditioning does not work if the outside temperature
is lowered down to around 0 C (32F).
If the system is used for ventilation, heating in dry weather or
removing frost or exterior fog on the windshield, turn the air
conditioning off once it is no longer required. This will improve
fuel economy. The air conditioning can be used for year −round
automatic temperature control including cooling and
dehumidifying operation.
If the air conditioning compressor does not operate, the
indicator of the “A/C” button will blink. If the indicator of the
“A/C” button blinks even when the “A/C” button is pushed
again, have the compressor checked by your nearest Lexus
dealer.
(b) Windshield defogging and defrosting
To remove interior fog on the windshield
Push the windshield air flow button.
To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield
1. Push the “TEMP” button to set the maximum temperature.
2. Push the windshield air flow button.
3. Push the fan speed control button on the right side to obtain
a maximum air flow.
4. Leave the “A/C” button off.
When the windshield air flow button is pushed, air flows mainly
from the windshield vents and turns on the defogging function
with the purpose of clearing the front view.
Pushing this button once again returns the air flow mode to the
last one used.