tow Lexus GX470 2004 Engine / LEXUS 2004 GX470 FROM JAN. 2004 THROUGH JUL. 2004 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60A87U)

FOREWORD
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Congratulations on your selection of this Lexus. In Lexus vehicles we h\
ave invested all our engineering and design resources; all
the know-how we have gained in over 60 years of making automobiles; the hig\
hest motivation of our most talented employees; and
our tradition of incessant striving toward ever greater quality.
This Owner's Manual explains the features of your new Lexus. Please read it and fol\
low the instructions carefully so that you
can
enjoy many years of safe motoring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Lexus dealer knows your veh\
icle very well and is interested in your complete
satisfaction. Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistan\
ce you may require.
If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, or you need emergency assistanc\
e for any reason, please call the following number:
U.S. OWNERS

When traveling in the U.S. mainland or Canada:
Lexus Roadside Assistance 1-800-25-LEXUS (Toll-Free)
(1-800-255-3987)

HAWAII:
Lexus Customer Service Assistance 1-800-25-LEXUS (Toll-Free)
(1-800-255-3987)
CANADIAN OWNERS

When traveling in Canada or the U.S. mainland:
Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service 1-800-26-LEXUS (Toll-Free)
(1-800-265-3987)
Please leave this Owner's Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will nee\
d this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time o\
f printing. However, because of the Lexus policy
of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes a\
t any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equi\
pment, including options. Therefore, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

Seat position
Head restraint angle
Head restraint height Lumbar supportSeatback angle
Seat cushion height
Seat cushion angle


TILT STEERING WHEEL

TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL
To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired angle, push
the control switch in the required direction and release the
button when the steering wheel reaches the desired angle.
To move the steering wheel to the desired position, push the
control switch away from you or pull it toward you until the
steering wheel reaches the desired position.
BPY0 20
(7.2/5.5)
BPY0 21
(7.2/59.5)
QUICK REFERENCE
2
1. DRIVER'S SEAT 2. STEERING WHEEL

KEYS AND DOORS
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1Lock2Unlock
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and
towards the back to unlock.
All the side doors and back door lock and unlock
simultaneously with the driver's door. In the driver's door lock,
turning the key once will unlock the driver's door and twice in
succession will unlock all the side doors and back door
simultaneously.*
NOTE: * The 2-step unlocking function can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
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 DOORº
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 ONº position. For further information, see
Illuminated entry systemº on page 80.
Locking with inside lock button

1Lock2Unlock
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.

KEYS AND DOORS
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BACK DOOR
11PY030

1Temporary open position
2Full-open position
To open the back door, pull the handle. The back door can
be opened at the above mentioned positions.The 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 switchº on
page 24.)
See Stowage precautionsº on page 457 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.

SWITCHES
38Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping
time
interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease
it.
The wiper lever must be in the INTº position.
The time interval between sweeps is shortened when the
vehicle speed increases. When the vehicle speed reaches
more than about 20 km/h (12 mph) with the interval adjuster in
the full upward position, the time interval becomes the shortest
1.5 seconds.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the LOº position,
the wiper speed automatically changes from low speed to
intermittent operation speed.* This function does not work
when the interval adjuster is in the full upward position.
NOTE: * This feature can be deactivated. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
If the wiper lever is in the OFFº position, the wipers will
automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to
sweep the windshield completely.* The interval between the
3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed. The
last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds about
170 km/h (106 mph).
NOTE: * The last single wipe can be deactivated. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see Adding
washer fluidº on page 602.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.

SWITCHES
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CAUTION
Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the
wipers and windshield.
When the wiper lever is in the AUTOº position with the
ignition switch on, the wipers could operate
automatically in the following cases:
 If you touch the upper center of the windshield
adjacent to the sensor.
 If you wipe the upper center of the windshield
(adjacent to which the sensor is located) with a towel.
 If the windshield vibrates.
 If you touch the sensor.
NOTICE
Do not apply detergent to or wet the automatic wiper
control sensor when cleaning the inside of thewindshield.

SWITCHES
42To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
If the wiper lever is in the OFFº position, the wipers will
automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to
sweep the windshield completely.* The interval between the
3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed. The
last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds about
170 km/h (106 mph).
NOTE:
* The last single wipe can be deactivated. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see Adding
washer fluidº on page 602.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It mayscratch the glass.

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE

Normal range
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when
the ignition switch is on. The engine operating
temperature w ill vary with changes in weather and engine
load.
If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop your vehicle
and allow the engine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions,
such as:
 Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
 Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving.
 Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in
stop-and-go traffic.
 Towing a trailer. It is not a malfunction even if the needle of the engine coolant
temperature gauge returns to Cº when the ignition switch is
turned to the STARTº.

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INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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TIE-DOWN HOOKSTo secure your luggage, use the tie-down hooks as shown
above.
See Stowage precautionsº on page 399 for precautions when
loading luggage.
NOTICE
Do not use the third seat anchors instead of thetie-down hooks.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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QUARTER WINDOWS
To open the quarter windows, pull the latch handles
toward you and swing it fully out.
When closing the windows, make sure there are completely
closed.
ROOF LUGGAGE CARRIER

1Cross rails2Roof rails
The roof luggage carrier consists of roof rails and sliding
cross rails.