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

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Driving position memory switches
198
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2Power window switches 40
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3Power door lock switch 22
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4Window lock switch 41
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5Power rear view mirror control switches 204 . . . . . .
6Side vents 225
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7Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 30, 32, 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Wiper and washer switches 33
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9Center vents 225
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10Emergency flasher switch 43
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11Audio system 232
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12Multiinformation display 63
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13Automatic air conditioning controls 214
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14Rear window defogger switch 38
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15Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 55 . . . . . .
16“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator lights 169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Glove box 83
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18Ashtray 80
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19Cigarette lighter 80
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20Seat heater switches 44
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21Fourwheel drive control lever
356
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22Automatic transmission selector lever 349 . . . . . . . .
23Parking brake lever 347
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24Center differential lock switch 356
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25Power outlet (12 VDC) 81
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26Downhill assist control switch 377
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27Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Rear height control air suspension
switches 366. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Ignition switch 345
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30“2nd STRT” (second start) switch 355
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31Tire pressure warning system
selector switch 393 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Cruise control switch 362
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33Audio remote control switches 250
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34Instrument panel light control dial 74
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35Hood lock release lever 100
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36Fuel filler door opener 101
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37“RSCA OFF” (roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off) switch 174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 39 . . . . . . .
39Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 82
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Driving position memory switches
198
. . . . . . . . . . .
2Power window switches 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Power door lock switch 22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Window lock switch 41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Power rear view mirror control switches 204 . . . . . .
6Side vents 225
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 30, 32, 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Wiper and washer switches 33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Center vents 225
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10Emergency flasher switch 43
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11Rear view monitor/navigation system display
including air conditioning controls and audio
system
(For the navigation system, see the separate
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.) 358 . . . . . . .
12Multiinformation display 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Automatic air conditioning controls
See the separate
. . . . . . . . .
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
14Rear window defogger switch 38
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15Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 55 . . . . . .
16“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator lights 169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Glove box 83
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18Audio system
See the separate
. . . . . . . . .
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
19Ashtray 80
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20Cigarette lighter
80
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21Seat heater switches 44
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22Fourwheel drive control lever 356
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23Automatic transmission selector lever 349 . . . . . . . .
24Parking brake lever 347
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Center differential lock switch 356
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Power outlet (12 VDC) 81
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Downhill assist control switch 377
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Rear height control air suspension
switches 366. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30Ignition switch 345
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31“2nd STRT” (second start) switch 355
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32Tire pressure warning system
selector switch 393 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33Cruise control switch 362
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34Speech command switch
See the separate
. . . . . . . . .
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
35Audio remote control switches 250
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36Instrument panel light control dial 74
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37Hood lock release lever 100
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38Fuel filler door opener 101
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39“RSCA OFF” (roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off) switch 174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 39 . . . . . . .
41Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 82
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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
52IF THIS INDICATOR OR
BUZZER COMES ON...
DO THIS.
(e)orTake vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(f)or
Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
If brake system
warning light is also
on, stop immediately
and contact Lexus
dealer.
(g)Close all side doors
and back door.
(h)Shift four− wheel drive
control out of “N”.
(i)Stop and check.
IF THIS INDICATOR OR BUZZER COMES ON...DO THIS.
(j)Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(k)Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(l)Stop immediately and
contact Lexus dealer.
(m)Stop and check.
(n)Replace engine oil.
(o)
Adjust tire inflation
pressure. If light
remains, contact
Lexus dealer.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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(g) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the side doors and back door are
completely closed.
(h) Unengaged “Park” Warning Light
This light warns that the transmission “Park” mechanism is not
engaged. If the four −wheel drive control is in the “N” position
while the selector lever is in the “P” position, the transmission
will disengage and the wheels will not lock.
CAUTION
To restore the park function, shift the fourwheel drive
control lever out of “N”, or the vehicle can move.
(i) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light
This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driving, slow down and pull
off the road. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in “P” and leave the engine idling until the light
goes off. If the light goes off, you can start the vehicle again.
If the light does not go off, call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair
shop for assistance.
NOTICE
Continued driving with the warning light on may
damage the automatic transmission.

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How to check all the service reminder
indicators (except the low fuel level warning
light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the door.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off when you close the door completely.
3. Place the four−wheel drive control lever in “N” position and
the selector lever in “P” position and turn the ignition key to
“ACC”.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off when you place the four −wheel drive control lever in
“H” or “L” position.
4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.
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SECTION 3 – 1
341
STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three−way catalytic converters342
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Engine exhaust caution 343
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Before starting the engine 344
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Ignition switch 345
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Parking brake 347
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How to start the engine 348
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Automatic transmission 349
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Four−wheel drive system 356
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Rear view monitor system 358
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Cruise control 362
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Rear height control air suspension 366
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Electronic modulated suspension 371
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Active traction control system 372
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Vehicle stability control system 375
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Downhill assist control system 377
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Hill −start assist control 380
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Brake system 383
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Tire pressure warning system 387
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 394
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Limited −slip differential 395
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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FOURWHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
(a) Fourwheel drive control
Use the fourwheel drive control lever and center
differential lock switch to select the following transfer and
center differential modes.
The “H” and “L” position of the four −wheel drive control lever
provides either lock or unlock mode of the center differential
depending on the center differential lock switch position.
Use the center dif ferential lock system if your wheels get stuck
in a ditch, or when you are driving on a slippery or bumpy
surface. When the center differential is locked, the vehicle
stability control system is automatically turned off and the
center dif ferential lock and “VSC OFF” indicator lights come on
because the function that controls engine performance
interferes with the process of freeing your wheels.
NOTICE
As soon as the center differential lock switch is turned
on, the “VSC OFF” indicator light comes on. After the
wheels are out of the ditch or off the slippery or bumpy
surface, turn the center differential lock switch off.
Make sure the center differential lock indicator light and
vehicle stability control system off indicator light turn
off.
“H” (high speed position, center differential unlocked):
Lever at “H”, center differential lock switch left out
Use this for normal driving on all types of roads, from dry
hard−surfaced roads to wet, icy or snow −covered roads. This
position gives greater economy, quietest ride, least wear and
better vehicle control.
“H” (high speed position, center differential locked): Lever
at “H”, center differential lock switch pushed in
Use this for greater traction when you experience a loss of
power, such as wheel slipping, in the center differential unlock
mode.
“N” (neutral position): Lever at “N”
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be
stopped.

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“L” (low speed position, center differential unlocked):
Lever at “L”, center differential lock switch left out
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use this for climbing
or descending steep hills, off
−road driving, and hard pulling in
sand or mud.
In this mode, the braking feeling that occurs when the wheels
are negotiating a sharp corner is further reduced than in the “L”
(low position, center differential locked) mode.
“L” (low speed position, center differential locked): Lever
at “L”, center differential lock switch pushed in
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use this for hard
pulling in situations the vehicle cannot negotiate even in the “L”
(low speed position, center differential unlocked) mode. Also,
using this mode when driving down steep off −road inclines will
help contribute to increased vehicle stability.
The indicator light tells when the differential lock is engaged.
Note that the differential is not still locked as long as the
indicator light remains off.
When the operation is not completed, the indicator blinks. If the
indicator light does not go off when you push out the center
differential lock switch, drive straight ahead while accelerating
or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
The center differential lock system operation is not completed
within 5 seconds while the cruise control system is set, cancel
the cruise control system. To cancel the cruise control system,
see “Cruise control” on page 362. If the indicator light does not go off when you push out the
center differential lock switch, drive straight ahead while
accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
See “(b) Shifting procedure” for further instructions.
(b) Shifting procedure
To shift between unlock and lock modes in “H”,
push the
center differential lock switch.
To shift between unlock and lock modes in “L”, push the
center differential lock switch.
To shift between “H” and “L”, stop the vehicle, put the
transmission into “N” and move the four −wheel drive control
lever.
CAUTION
Never move the fourwheel drive control lever if wheels
are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before
shifting.

STARTING AND DRIVING
372We recommend you to select the mode

2
for ordinary
driving. The damping effect will be changed automatically to
provide good riding comfort.
When your vehicle is loaded heavily or you are driving in an
unpaved road, the mode
3
or 4
will be recommended. To
provide good vehicle stability, the damping effect will be harder
than for ordinary driving mode.
With the four−wheel drive control lever at “L”, the damping
effect suitable for off −road driving will be provided in any mode.
ACTIVE TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM
The active traction control system automatically helps
prevent the spinning of 4 wheels when the vehicle is
started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces.
When the ignition key is turned to “ON”, the system
automatically turns on.
CAUTION
Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of
the vehicle and power to the 4 wheels cannot be
maintained, even though the traction control system is
in operation. Do not drive the vehicle under any speed
or maneuvering conditions which may cause the
vehicle to lose traction control. In situations where the
road surface is covered with ice or snow, your vehicle
should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains. Always
drive at an appropriate and cautious speed for the
present road conditions.

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Vehicle stability control system
 Active traction control system
 Downhill assist control system
 Hill −start assist control
When the system is normal and the ignition key is turned to
“ON”, the warning light will come on and will go off after a few
seconds. It is not a malfunction that the warning light may stay
on for 60 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the light.
It is normal if they go out after a few seconds.
If the light comes on while driving, the vehicle stability control
system does not work. However, as normal braking operates
when being applied, there is no problem to continue your
driving.
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer:
 The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is
turned to “ON”.
 The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turned
to “ON”.
 The warning light comes on while driving.
DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL
SYSTEM
The downhill assist control system is a system that
assists the deceleration of the engine brake when you
drive down a steep hill. When you are driving down a hill
with the fourwheel drive control lever in the “L” position,
push the “DAC” switch to limit the vehicle’s acceleration.
If the vehicle is traveling at a speed of 25 km/h (15 mph) or
less, you can descend at a constant speed.
CAUTION
Do not rely excessively on the downhill assist control
system. It may not be able to maintain a low speed over
road surfaces or offroad surfaces on which sliding can
easily occur, such as extremely steep slopes or icy or
muddy roads.