rear view mirror Lexus GX470 2005 Engine / LEXUS 2005 GX470 (OM60B11U) User Guide

STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
234
Folding rear view mirrors
To fold the rear view mirror, push backward.
The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in
compact areas.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both the
driver and passenger side rear view mirrors must be
extended and properly adjusted before driving.
INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your
vehicle in the mirror.
Pushing the ªMIRRORº switch changes the mode
between AUTO and DAY.
The indicator comes on when the automatic function mode is
selected.
DAY mode: The mirror surface is normal.
AUTO mode: If the mirror detects light from the headlights
of the vehicle behind you, the mirror surface darkens
slightly to reduce the reflected light.
When the ignition key is inserted and turned on, the inside rear
view mirror always turns on in the automatic function mode.

STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
236Displays
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. If your vehicle is out of the set zone, refer to ªCalibrating the
compassº in this Section to set the zone number.
If the deviation is small, the compass works to calibrate the
direction automatically while the vehicle is in motion.
For additional precision or for complete calibrating, see
ªCalibrating the compassº below.

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237
If the direction is not indicated or the system does not operate
properly, contact your Lexus dealer.

Compass sensor
NOTICE
Do not put magnets or a metal object on or near the
inside rear view mirror of the vehicle. Doing this maycause malfunction of the compass sensor in the mirror.

STARTING AND DRIVING
398
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height
and steering wheel angle.
3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.
Remember to check that the service reminder indicators
function when turning the key to ªONº, and check the fuel
gauge to see that you have sufficient fuel.
IGNITION SWITCH
ªSTARTº Ð Starter motor on. The key will return to the
ªONº position when released.
For starting tips, see page 401.
ªONº Ð Engine on and all accessories on.
This is the normal driving position.
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the ªONº position if the engineis not running. The battery will discharge and theelectronic ignition system could be damaged.

STARTING AND DRIVING
408
(d) Backing up

1Brake pedal2ªRº (Reverse) position
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the
selector lever to the ªRº position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.
When the shift lever is shifted into ªRº position, the outside rear
view mirrors automatically down to help backing up. For
details, see page 232. Vehicles with rear view monitor system Ð
When the selector lever is shifted into ªRº position with the
ignition switch in the ªONº position, rear view monitor system
will activate. For instructions, see ªRear view monitor systemº
on page 415.

STARTING AND DRIVING
415
REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by
displaying an image of the rear of the vehicle while
backing up. The displayed image on the screen is a
horizontally reversed mirror image of the inside rear view
mirror.
To display the rear view image on the screen, place the
selector lever in the ªRº position when the ignition switch
is in the ªONº position.
If you move the selector lever out of the ªRº position, the screen
returns to the previous screen. Operating another function of
the navigation system will display another screen.
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device
intended to assist back up. When backing up, be sure to check
behind and all around the vehicle visually.
CAUTION
 Never depend on the rear view monitor system
entirely when backing up. Always make sure your
intended path is clear.
Use caution just as you would when backing up any
vehicle.
 Never back up while looking only at the screen. The
image on the screen is different from actual
conditions. Depicted distances between objects and
flat surfaces will differ from actual distances. If you
back up w hile looking only at the screen, you may hit
a vehicle, a person or an object. When backing up, be
sure to check behind and all around the vehicle
visually and with mirrors before proceeding.
 Do not use the system when the back door is not
completely closed.
 If the back of the vehicle is hit, the position and
mounting angle of the camera may change. Be sure
to have the camera's position and mounting angle
checked at your Lexus dealer.
 If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot
water is poured on the vehicle in cold weather, the
system may not operate normally.

DRIVING TIPS
479
Connecting a trailer
Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line and perform the following:
1. Put the rear height control air suspension in the ªLOº (low)
mode. Turn the ignition switch off or push the ªHEIGHT
CONTROL OFFº switch to turn off the rear height control air
suspension.
2. Connect a trailer.
3. Turn the ignition switch on or push the ªHEIGHT CONTROL
OFFº switch to turn on the rear height control air suspension.
Select the ªNº (normal) mode with the height select switch.
Disconnecting a trailer
Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line and perform the following:
1. Put the rear height control air suspension in the ªLOº (low)
mode. (Make sure the vehicle height is in the ªLOº (low) mode
by pushing the height select switch on the ª º side.)
2. Turn the ignition switch off or push the ªHEIGHT CONTROL
OFFº switch to turn off the rear height control air suspension.
3. Set the supporting leg of a trailer on the ground and raise the
hitch by 100 mm (4 in.).
4. Turn the ignition switch on or push the ªHEIGHT CONTROL
OFFº switch to turn on the rear height control air suspension. 5. Wait for about 20 seconds until the rear vehicle height is
lowered by the automatic leveling function.
6. Make sure the hitch is disconnected. If not, raise the hitch
higher and repeat steps 2 through 5.
7. Move the vehicle forward in the ªLOº (low) mode where the
hitch does not touch anything in the ªNº (normal) mode.
8. Put the rear height control air suspension in the ªNº (normal)
mode.
Pre±towing safety check

Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or
unloaded tra iler is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has an
abnormal nose±up or nose±down condition, and check for
improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other
possible causes.
 Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded so that it
cannot shift.
 Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal,
state/provincial or local regulations. If they do not, install
required rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
602
11CDS FAN20Electric cooling fan
12RR A/C30Rear air conditioning system
13MIR
HEATER10Outside rear view mirror
defogger
14STOP10
Stop lights, high m ounted
stoplight, shift lock control
system, vehicle stability control
system, electronic m odulated
suspension, rear height control
air suspension, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
15AC INV15Power outlet (115 VAC)
16FR FOG15Front fog lights
17OBD7.5On±board diagnosis system
18HEAD
(LO RH)10Right±hand headlight (low beam)
19HEAD
(LO LH)10Left±hand headlight (low beam)
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
20HEAD
(HI RH)10Right±hand headlight (high
beam)
21HEAD
(HI LH)10Left±hand headlight (high beam)
22EFI NO.210Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
23HEATER NO.27.5Air conditioning system

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
603
24DEFOG30Rear window defogger
25AIRSUSNO.210Rear height control air
suspension
26SEAT
HEATER20Seat heaters
27DOME10
Ignition switch light, interior
lights, personal lights, foot
lights, running board lights,
door courtesy lights, inside
door handle lights,
multi±information display
28RADIO NO.120Audio system, navigation
system
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
29ECU±B10
Multiplex communication
system, vehicle stability control
system, wireless remote
control system, inside rear
view mirror, air conditioning
system, electronic modulated
suspension, driving position
memory system, power
windows, moon roof, rear view
monitor system
30ECU±B NO.210Theft deterrent system
31ABS
MTR40
Anti±lock brake system,
vehicle stability control system,
active traction control system,
brake assist system
32AM230Starting system, all components
in ªIGNº, ªSRSº, ªGAUGEº and
ªST2º fuses

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
605
47SRS10SRS airbag system, front
passenger occupant
classification system
48GAUGE7.5Gauges and meters
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
49ST27.5Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
50FR
WIP±WSH30Windshield wipers, windshield
washer
51TEMS20Electronic modulated
suspension
52DIFF20Four±wheel drive system
53RR WIP15Rear window wiper
54D P/SEAT30Driver's power seat
55P P/SEAT30Front passenger's power seat
56PWR
OUTLET15Power outlet (12 VDC)
57IG1 NO.210Rear air conditioning system,
inside rear view mirror, kinetic
dynamic suspension system
58RR WSH15Rear window washer
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT