tow Lexus GX470 2003 How To Use This Manual / LEXUS 2003 GX470 (OM60A45U) Owner's Guide

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 Seat belt hanger
For the outer seat belts, use the seat belt hangers to
prevent the belts from being tangled.
For the center seat belt, stow the seat belt tabs into the
cover of the roof as shown above.
Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the cover.
To release the concave end tab, see page 127 for instructions.
NOTICE
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before
you remove the seats.
1. Lower the outside head restraints to the lowest position
and remove the center head restraint.

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2. Unfasten the zippers behind the right side seatback and
stow the center head restraint into the seatback.
3. Unlock the seatbacks by pushing the lock release
levers forward and fold them down.
4. Unlock the seat legs by pulling the seat leg lock release
knobs, and lift the whole seats. Retract the seat legs, then
place the seats on the floor.
5. Remove the seat lock cover and push the seat lock
release knobs, then pull up the whole seats and remove
them. After removing the seats, reinstall the seat lock
cover.

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Second and third seats
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the
lock release button and push the head restraint down.
Second center head restraint: When an occupant sits on the
second center seat, always pull up the head restraint to the lock
position.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.
CAUTION
 Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is
closest to the top of your ears.
 After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is
locked in position.
 Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Stowing the third center head restraint
The third center head restraint can be stowed in the right
side third seatback when they are not in use.
To stow the head restraint, unfasten the zippers behind
the seatback and stow it into the seatback.

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Compass
The compass indicates the direction in which the vehicle
is heading. The illustration shown above indicates the
vehicle is heading north.
Push the “COMP” switch to turn the compass system on
and off.
If the ignition switch was turned off with the system on, the
system will automatically turn back on when the ignition switch
is turned on. Displays
Directions
N
NE E
SE S
SW W
NWNorth
Northeast East
Southeast South
Southwest West
Northwest
The compass may not show the correct direction in the
following conditions:
 The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped.
 The ignition switch is turned off immediately after turning.
 The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
 The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is
subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel tower, between
buildings, roof parking, near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
 The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a magnet or a metal
object on or near the inside rear view mirror.)
 The battery has been disconnected.
Your vehicle is out of the set zone. Refer to the “Calibrating the
compass” in this section to set the zone number.
The compass works to calibrate the direction automatically
while the vehicle is in motion, if deviation is small.

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Drive the vehicle slowly (at 8 km/h (5 mph) or lower) in a circle
until the direction is displayed. If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the block until the direction is
displayed.
After driving in 1 to 3 circles in the above method, calibration
is complete with the direction shown on the display. Perform
circling calibration just after you have purchased
your Lexus. And then always perform circling calibration
after the battery has been removed, replaced or
disconnected.
 Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place
where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by
artificial magnetic fields (underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking, near a crossing,
near a large vehicle, etc.).
 During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon
roof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with the
calibration.
CAUTION
When doing the circling calibration, be sure to secure
a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles
in the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic
rules while performing circling calibration.
 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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CAUTION
Do not use the third center seat belt with either buckle
release. Fastening only the shoulder belt or lap belt may
cause severe personal injury in case of sudden braking
or a collision.
STOWING THE THIRD CENTER SEAT BELT
Stow the seat belt tabs into the cover of the roof as shown
above.
Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the cover.
PULLING OUT THE THIRD CENTER SEAT BELT
Pull the belt out a little and pull the tabs out from the cover.

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Stowing the second and third seat belt
buckles
 Second seat
 Third seat
The second and third seat belt buckles can be stowed
when they are not in use.
H anging the third outside seat betls
 Seat belt hanger
The third outside seat belts can be hung when they are not
in use.
CAUTION
The third outside seat belts must be removed from the
hangers when they are in use.

AIR CONDITIONING
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If following another vehicle on a dusty road, or driving in
windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air
intake be temporarily set to the RECIRCULATED AIR
mode, which will close off the outside passage and prevent
outside air and dust from entering the vehicle interior.
Heating
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation −
Push in the “AUTO” button.
Temperature To the desired temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air conditioning OFF
For manual operation −
Fan speed To the desired fan speed
Temperature Towards high temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow FLOOR
Air conditioning OFF
 For quick heating, select RECIRCULATED AIR for a few
minutes. To keep the windows from fogging, select
OUTSIDE AIR after the vehicle interior has been warmed.
 Push the “A/C” button on for dehumidified heating.
 Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior
while defrosting or defogging the windshield. Air conditioning
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation
−
Push in the “AUTO” button.
Temperature To the desired temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air conditioning ON
For manual operation −
Fan speed To the desired fan speed
Temperature Towards low temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow PANEL
Air conditioning ON
 For quick cooling, select RECIRCULATED AIR for a few
minutes.
Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation −
Push in the “AUTO” button.
Temperature Towards low temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air conditioning OFF

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−
Fan speed To the desired fan speed
Temperature Towards low temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow PANEL
Air conditioning OFF
Defogging and defrosting
The inside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation −
Temperature Towards high temperature to heat;
low temperature to cool
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow WINDSHIELD
For manual operation −
Fan speed To the desired fan speed
Temperature Towards high temperature to heat;
low temperature to cool
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow WINDSHIELD
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. This
button allows the air intake to select OUTSIDE AIR mode
automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATED AIR mode,
push the air intake control button once again.
Push the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This
setting clears the front view more quickly.
 On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield − the
difference between the outside and inside temperatures
could make the fogging worse.
The outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation −
Temperature Towards high temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow WINDSHIELD
For manual operation −
Fan speed To the desired fan speed
Temperature Towards high temperature
Air intake OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow WINDSHIELD

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(c) Controller holder
The controller can be stowed in the holder when it is not
in use. The holder can be hooked on the back of the
driver’s or front passenger’s seatback.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop while driving, stow the controller in the
holder when it is not in use.
NOTICE
Do not leave the controller exposed to high
temperatures (such as on the instrument panel) for a
long time, otherwise the controller may be damaged.
Quick reference for your remote control
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1 DISC/CH/PROG buttons

2 TUNE/TRACK buttons

3 “ON/SOURCE” button

4 “OFF” button