parking brake Lexus GX470 2007 Using other driving systems / LEXUS 2007 GX470 QUICK REFERENCE MANUAL

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When Driving
Topic 3
Overview
Contents
Entering and Exiting
Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
lStartingP. 2 1
lAutomatic TransmissionP. 2 2
lParking BrakeP. 2 2
lTu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 2 3
lEmergency Flasher SwitchP. 2 3
lCruise ControlP. 2 4
lTrip Information DisplayP. 2 5
lRoll Sensing Of Curtain Shield
Airbags Off SwitchP. 2 5
lCenter Differential Lock
SwitchP. 2 6
lTi r e P r e s s u r e Wa r n i n g S e l e c t
SwitchP. 2 6
lKeysP. 7
lTheft Deterrent System P.8
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
lCigarette LighterP. 2 6
lPow e r O u t l e t sP. 2 7
lFour-Wheel Drive Control
LeverP. 2 7
lDamping Mode Select
SwitchP. 2 8
lRear Height Control
SwitchP. 2 8
l“DAC” SwitchP. 2 8
lFront SeatsP.1 1
lSecond SeatsP.1 2
lThird SeatsP.1 3
lDriving Position Memory
SystemP.1 5
lHead RestraintsP.1 6
lSeatbeltsP.1 6
lOutside Rear View MirrorsP.1 7
lInside Rear View MirrorP.1 7
lSteering WheelP.1 8

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Trip-information display P.25
Parking brake lever P.22
Automatic transmission second start switch Emergency flashers
P.23
Glove box P.41
See P.5

When DrivingTopic 3
Starting ..................................................................... 21
Automatic Transmission ..................................... 22
Parking Brake ........................................................ 22
Turn Signal Lever .................................................. 23
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 23
Cruise Control ...................................................... 24
Trip Information Display ..................................... 25
Roll Sensing Of Curtain Shield Airbags
Off Switch ............................................................... 25
Center Differential Lock Switch...................... 26
Tire Pressure Warning Select Switch ............ 26
Cigarette Lighter.................................................. 26
Power Outlets ....................................................... 27
Four-Wheel Drive Control Lever ................... 27
Damping Mode Select Switch.......................... 28
Rear Height Control Switch ............................. 28
“DAC” Switch ........................................................ 28

Topic 3
When Driving
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Starting
nStarting the engine
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in “P”.
Depress the brake pedal.
Turn the ignition key to the “START” position.
nStopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “P”.
Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position.
nIgnition switch
“LOCK”
“A C C ”
Some electrical components such as the audio
system can be used.
“ON”
“START”1
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3
4
Once you turn the ignition key to the “START” position and release it, the cranking hold
function continues to crank the engine until it starts.

Topic 3
When Driving
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
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Yo u r L e x u s
Automatic Transmission
nShift positions
PPa r k
RReverse
NNeutral (drive not engaged)
DDrive
4Position for engine braking
3, 2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and
the brake pedal is depressed.
Downshifting increases engine power for uphill
driving, or engine braking for downhill driving and
stopping.
Parking Brake
To s e t: pull the parking brake lever firmly upward.
To r e l e a s e: press and hold the lock release button
and lift the lever slightly before lower-
ing it as far as it will go.