Lexus GX470 2004 Pictorial Index / LEXUS 2004 GX470 THROUGH OCT. 2003 PROD. (OM60A46U) Owners Manual

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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:
ONº Ð Keeps the light on all the time.
OFFº Ð Turns the light off.
DOORº Ð 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 systemº on page 78.

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Rear
To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
The interior light switch has the following positions:
ONº Ð Keeps the light on all the time.
OFFº Ð Turns the light off.
DOORº Ð Turn the light on when the back door is opened.
The light goes out immediately when the back door is closed.
PERSONAL LIGHTS
1DOORº position2OFFº 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:
DOORº Ð 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 systemº on page
78.
OFFº Ð 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 DOORº position)
4Center console spot lights
5Inside door handle lights
6Center interior light (with the DOORº 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 Ð All
the side doors and back door are locked.
Ignition switch light, personal lights and center interior light
Ð All the side doors are closed and the ignition key is in the
ACCº or ONº position.
Running board lights Ð The vehicle speed exceeds about
8 km/h (5 mph).

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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 LOCKº
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 ONº position with the selector lever
in the Pº position. When the selector lever is moved out of Pº
position, the intensity of the foot lights and inside door handle
lights will be reduced.*
NOTE:
* The intensity of the foot lights and inside door handle lights
can be set not to be reduced.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Center console spot lights
The center console spot lights come on when the ignition
switch is in the ACCº or ONº 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
ACCº 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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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.

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POWER OUTLETS
12 VDC
The power outlet is designed for power supply for car
accessories.
The ignition key must be in the ACCº or ONº position for the
power outlet to be used.
NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the
electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12
VDC/120W.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
use the power outlet longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is
not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than the
appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any
liquid into the outlet may cause electrical failure or
short circuits.

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11 5 VA C
This power outlet is designed for use as a power supply
for electric appliances in the vehicle.
The key must be in the ONº position for the power outlet to be
used.
The maximum capacity for this power outlet is 115 VAC/100W.
If you attempt to use an appliance that requires more than 115
VAC or 100W, the protection circuit will activate and cut the
power supply. The power supply will restart automatically
when you use an appliance that operates within the 115
VAC/100W limits.
Main switch
To use the power outlet, push the main switch on the
instrument panel.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power outlet
is ready for use.

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When the power outlet is not in use, make sure that the main
switch is turned off.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
use the power outlet longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is
not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than the
appropriate plug that fits the outlet may cause
electrical failure or short circuits.

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appliances even though their power consumption is
under 115 VAC/100W. These appliances may not operate
properly.
Appliances with high initial peak wattage: Cathode-ray
tube type televisions, compressor-driven refrigerators,
electric pumps, electric tools, etc.
Measuring devices which process precise data: Medical
equipment, measuring instruments, etc.
Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power
supply: Microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch
sensor lamps, etc.
Certain electrical appliances may cause radio noise.
GLOVE BOX
1Unlock2Open3Lock
To open the glove box door, pull the lever. To lock the
glove box door, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glove box light will come on when the
glove box door is open.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the glove box door closed
while driving.

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REAR CONSOLE BOX
To access the rear console box, push the center of the lid.
The rear console box light comes on when the tail lights are
turned on.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the rear console box closed
while driving.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
The garage door opener (
Universal
Transceiver) is manufactured under license from
HomeLink
 and can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting
systems, and security systems, etc.
(a) Programming the HomeLink
1Indicator light2Buttons
The HomeLink in your vehicle has 3 buttons and you can
store one program for each button.
To ensure correct programming into the HomeLink
, install a
new battery in the hand-held transmitter prior to programming.