lights Lexus GX470 2003 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2003 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60A45U)

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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Automatic transmission second start
indicator light 309
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2Unengaged “Park” warning light 49
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3Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Low washer fluid warning light 51
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5Automatic transmission indicator lights 303 . . . . . .
6Driver’s seat belt reminder light 45
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7Turn signal indicator light 25
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8Brake system warning light 44
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9Headlight high beam indicator light 25
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10“ABS” warning light 48
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11Open door warning light 49
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12Tachometer 42
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13Headlight indicator light 24
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14Cruise control indicator light 312
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15Engine oil replacement reminder light 51
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16Engine coolant temperature gauge 41
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17Discharge warning light
50
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18Low engine oil pressure warning light 50
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19Malfunction indicator lamp 47
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20Slip indicator light 322, 324, 327, 329
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21Vehicle skid control system off
indicator light 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Center differential lock indicator light 309
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23“VSC TRAC” warning light 50
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24Downhill assist control system
indicator light 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Rear height control indicator lights 319
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26Security indicator light 12, 175
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27SRS warning light 46
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28Trip meter reset knob 42
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29Odometer and trip meter 42
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30Low fuel level warning light 51
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31Fuel gauge 40
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EXTERIOR VIEW
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1Rear window defogger31
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2Back door 21
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3Fuel filler door 84
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4Moon roof 86
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5Wiper and washer 27, 454
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6Outside rear view mirror 115 . . . . . . . .
7Side door 18
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8Tire and wheel 432
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9Headlights 24, 455
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10Hood 83
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For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each section.

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Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic light control Headlights also turn on.
High beam
Headlight flasher
Right or left turn
Lane change (Right or left)
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
QUICK REFERENCE
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4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

KEYS AND DOORS
14The wireless remote control key is an electronic
component. Observe the following instructions in order
not to cause damage to the key.

Do not leave the wireless remote control key on places
where the temperature becomes high such as on the
dashboard.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it.
 Avoid putting it in water.
Locking/Unlocking the doors
When you push the “LOCK” button on the key briefly, all
the side doors and back door can be locked from outside
the vehicle.
At this time, you can hear one beep* and the turn signal lights
flash.** However, when you push the “LOCK” button with any
door not closed securely, the buzzer sounds for 10 seconds.***
To stop the buzzer, close all the side doors and back door
securely or push the “UNLOCK” button. If the key is in the
ignition switch, locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the doors are locked when you leave the vehicle.
Push the “LOCK” button once again. If they were already
locked, the turn signal lights will flash.
NOTE:
*The beep volume can be changed.
**The turn signal lights can be set not to flash.
***The buzzer can be set not to sound if a door is not closed
securely. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. When you push the “UNLOCK” button, the driver’s door
is unlocked. Pushing that button once again within 3
seconds
from the first push, all other side doors and back
door are also unlocked.*
NOTE:
*The 2step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
At this time, you can hear two beeps* and the turn signal lights
flash twice.** Together with the activation of unlocking, the
personal lights and center interior light come on for 15 seconds
if the personal light switch and center interior light switch is in
the “DOOR” position and the running board lights come on for
15 seconds.*** However , this function does not work when the
ignition key is in the “ON” position. For further information, see
“Illuminated entry system” on page 65.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote unlock feature.**** If a door is not opened by then, all
the doors will be automatically locked again.
Even if the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the
button and then push again.
NOTE:
*The beep volume can be changed.
**The turn signal lights can be set not to flash.
***The personal lights, center interior light and running
board lights can be set not to come on or the duration of
lighting can be changed.
****The time before automatic relocking can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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Together with the activation of unlocking, the personal lights
and center interior light come on for 15 seconds if the personal
light and center interior light switches are in the “DOOR”
positions, and the running board lights come on for about 15
seconds. However, this function does not work when the
ignition
key is in the “ON” position. For further information, see
“Illuminated entry system” on page 65.
Locking with inside lock button
 1 Lock2 Unlock
Push in the lock button to lock and unlock the door.
The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in the locked position.
CAUTION
Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while
driving. The doors will open and an accident may occur.
Lexus strongly recommends that all children be placed
in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock the
door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. Doors
cannot be locked when either front door is open and the key is
in the ignition.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and
locked, especially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking
the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from
being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident.
It also helps prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.

KEYS AND DOORS
22The back door can be locked and unlocked together with the
side doors by means of the power door lock system. (For
instructions, see “Locking with power door lock switch” on
page 20.)
See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 81 for
precautions when loading luggage.
CAUTION

Keep the back door closed while driving. This not
only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but
also prevents exhaust gases from entering the
vehicle.
 If the open back door hides the rear stop and tail
lights or rear turn signal lights while you are parked,
other road users must be warned of the presence of
your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.
Back door stopper
 1 Lock2 Unlock
For your safety, lock the back door with the door stopper
when you fully open the back door.
When closing the back door, check that the back door stopper
is unlocked.
CAUTION
 When keeping the back door open, use only the lock
lever of the back door stopper without touching the
other parts.
 To avoid serious person al injury, make sure not to get
your hands caught in the back door stay when
closing the back door.

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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
To turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the lever.
FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side
marker and instrument panel lights turn on.
SECOND CLICKSTOP: Headlights also turn on.
THIRD CLICKSTOP (“AUTO”): The headlights and all other
lights automatically turn on depending on the darkness of the
surroundings. *
NOTE:
* The sensitivity of the automatic light control sensor can be
changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
When the headlights are on, the headlight indicator lights up in
the instrument cluster. With
the knob in the “AUTO” position, there may be a case
that the headlights do not turn on immediately, even when
the vehicle enters a dark place such as a tunnel or parking
lot according to lighting conditions. In this case, we
recommend you to twist the knob manually to the second
clickstop to turn on the headlights immediately.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second
clickstop, the brightness of the instrument cluster will be
reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control dial
is turned fully up.
However, the brightness of the instrument cluster will not be
reduced in daytime even when the headlight switch is turned
to first or second clickstop.
The automatic light control sensor is on top of the driver’s side
instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.

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When the headlights are on, they automatically turn off about
30 seconds after any side door is opened and closed with the
ignition key turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.* If you
want to turn off
the lights immediately, push the “LOCK” button
on the wireless remote control key twice. The lights also can
be turned off immediately by pushing the “LOCK” button on the
wireless remote control key with all the doors locked.
NOTE:
* The time before turning off the lights can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
If any of the side door is kept opened, the lights automatically
turn off after 30 minutes.
When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked,
pushing the “LOCK” button on the wireless remote control key
turns off the headlights.
If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the
headlight switch is off.
Daytime Running Light System
The daytime running light system make your front turn signal
lights turn on when the parking brake is released with the
engine started and the headlights are turned off. They will not
go off until the ignition switch is turned off.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
HEADLIGHT DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
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For high beam, push the lever forward. Pull it back for low
beam. For the headlight flasher, pull it further back.
A blue light in the instrument cluster indicates high beam or
headlight flasher is on.
The headlight flasher works even when the headlight switch is
off.

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For signaling turns, move the lever up or down in the
conventional manner.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
The turn signal is self−cancelling after a turn, but after a lane
change, you may have to cancel it by hand. You can also signal
a lane change by moving the turn signal lever partway and
holding it there.
If the green light in the instrument cluster flashes faster than
normal, it indicates that the front or rear turn signal bulb has
burned out. If this indicator light does not come on, the fuse
or the indicator light itself has probably failed.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the “ON”
position. The fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.

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Operating the switches
To raise or lower the window, pull the switch halfway up or
push it halfway down.
Automatic operation: To fully raise or lower the window
automatically, pull the switch fully up or push it fully down.
To stop the window partway, lightly push or pull the switch in the
opposite direction and then release it.
Operating the window lock switch
 Indicator lights
With the window lock switch pressed in, only the driver’s
window can be raised or lowered.
The indicator lights on the switch tell you which of the switches
can be operated.