Lexus GX470 2006 Starting and Driving / LEXUS 2006 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60B99U)

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CAUTION
The use of nongenuine wheels will cause the air
pressure sensors to transmit the electronic code in
different manner, resulting in the system failure.
 The use of different type of tires with genuine wheels
may also cause the malfunction of the system.
CAUTION
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire
and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load
information label), you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)

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As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS — tire pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (low tire
pressure warning light) when one or more of your
tires is significantly underinflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (low tire pressure
warning light) illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if underinflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale (low tire pressure warning light).
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference in a residen-
tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful in-
terference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en-
couraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and re-
ceiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif ferent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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392For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this de-
vice must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Replacing tires and wheels
When replacing the wheels, be sure to install air pressure
sensors on the wheels.
There are 3 ways to set up the air pressure sensors:
(a) Remove the sensor
from the old wheel and install it to the
new wheel.
(b) Keep the same wheel with air pressure sensor and replace
only the tire.
(c) Use a new wheel and sensor.
You have to register an ID code for a new sensor. Up to 2 sets
of codes can be registered. As one ID for the originally installed
sensor is registered at “MAIN” of the selector switch, use the
“2nd” position to register an ID for the new sensor.
You do not need to re −register the ID code for any other
replacements. For the use of the originally installed tires, put
the selector switch at “MAIN” and for the use of tires set
purchased later, put the switch at “2nd”. For the sensor
selector switch, see page 393.

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CAUTION
Have the tires, wheels or sensors replaced and ID
codes registered by a Lexus dealer. If you need
sensors, purchase from a Lexus dealer.
 The use of nongenuine wheels will cause the air
pressure sensors to transmit the electronic code in
different manner, resulting in the failure of the
system.
Selector switch
1Main position22nd position
The selector switch is located in the lower part of the
driver’s side instrument panel.
The ID code is given in the sensor. To activate the air
pressure wa rning system, it is necessary to register the ID
code of the sensor on the selector switch in the vehicle.

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3942 sets of ID codes can be registered. The code of the tires
originally
installed on the vehicle is registered on the switch at
“MAIN”. Have a new tires set with new air pressure sensors
registered at “2nd” by Lexus dealer.
ID codes should be registered by Lexus dealer. Once
registered, change the setting position each time you purchase
tires and wheels. Re −registration is not required.
When purchasing new tires, consult your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
When the tires whose ID code is registered at “MAIN”
are used, the system does not work properly with the
selector switch set at “2nd”. If the tires whose ID code
is registered at “2nd” are stored nearby, the system will
detect their tire pressure (and vice versa).
BRAKE PAD WEAR LIMIT INDICATORS
The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes
give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to the
extent that replacement is required.
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving, have the
brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible. Expensive rotor damage can result if the
pads are not replaced when needed.

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LIMITEDSLIP DIFFERENTIAL
Your Lexus is equipped with a limited−slip center differential
(transfer).
If one wheel — either front or rear — begins to spin, the transfer
(limited −slip center differential) is designed to aid traction by
automatically transmitting driving force to the wheels on the
other drive axle. It transmits driving force to the front wheels
if a rear wheel spins, and to the rear wheels if a front wheel
spins.
CAUTION
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is
supported by a jack. The vehicle could be driven off the
jack and could pose a danger or result in serious injury.
NOTICE
Use only a spare tire of the same size, construction and
load capacity as the original tires on your Lexus
because damage to the limitedslip differential could
possibly occur with another tire type.

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SECTION 3 – 2
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Driving tips
Off−road vehicle precautions 398
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Break−in period 399
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Operation in foreign countries 400
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Tips for driving in various conditions 400
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Off −road driving precautions 402
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Winter driving tips 404
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Dinghy towing 405
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Trailer towing 406
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How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 416
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Vehicle load limits 418
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Cargo and luggage 419
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OFFROAD VEHICLEPRECAUTIONS
This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has
higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to
the height of its center of gravity to make it capable of
performing in a wide variety of offroad applications.
Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of
gravity than ordinary passenger cars. This vehicle design
feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to
rollover. And, utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. An advantage
of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road
allowing you to anticipate problems. It is not designed for
cornering at the same speeds as ordinary passenger cars
any more than lowslung sports cars designed to perform
satisfactorily under offroad conditions. Therefore, sharp
turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover.
CAUTION
Always observe the following precautions to minimize
the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
 In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt. Therefore, the driver and all passengers
should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is
moving.
 Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, if at all
possible. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover
causing death or serious injury.
 Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make
the center of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high
speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking
or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss
of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate
this vehicle correctly.
 Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. Because of
its profile and higher center of gravity, your vehicle is
more sensitive to side winds than an ordinary
passenger car . Slowing down will allow you to have
better control.

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When driving offroad or in rugged terrain, do not
drive at excessive speeds, jump, make sharp turns,
strike objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or
vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You
are also risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s
suspension and chassis.
 Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes.
Driving straight up or straight down is preferred.
Your vehicle (or any similar offroad vehicle) can tip
over sideways much more easily than forward or
backward.BREAKIN PERIOD
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
You need not follow a break −in schedule with your new Lexus.
But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km (1000 miles)
can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle:
 Avoid full throttle acceleration when starting and driving.
 Avoid racing the engine.
 Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km (200 miles).
 Do not drive for a long time at any single speed, either fast
or slow.
 Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 miles).