warning LEXUS LX470 2006 Repair Manual

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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Other Services
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When you push the “SERVICES” button, you will hear
“Connecting to Lexus Link”. Your location and system ID
are automatically transmitted to the advisors that provide
services. The services provided will depend on the level
of service package selected.
For details about various services that are available, contact
your Lexus dealer, or push the “SERVICES” button and speak
to the Lexus Link Advisor, or you may dial toll free 1 −800− 25
Lexus (Toll −Free) (1− 800−255−3987) and select the option for
Lexus Link.
To cancel a services call, push the phone button. “Lexus Link
request ended” will be announced. If problems are detected in the Lexus Link System, the warning
light comes on or you will hear “A system error has been
detected. Please contact your Lexus dealer.” In either case,
take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
Lexus Link services may not be available in the following
cases.

The components or wire harnesses for the system are
damaged.
 The Lexus Link Call Center is not operational.
 The antenna does not work properly due to vehicle damage.
 In a weak or non− cellular coverage area.
 Your vehicle is in area where the GPS signal is weak or
cannot be received.
 The Lexus Link subscription has expired.
NOTICE
Upon subscription expiration, all Lexus Link services
(i.e. automatic notification, emergency call functions,
service call functions, remote door locking/unlocking
function, remote horn and lights function) are
deactivated.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
366To playback: Push the PTT or phone button and “Lexus Link
ready”
will be announced. Then say “Advisor playback” to play
the recorded conversation. To stop the playback, push the
phone button. To restart the playback, say “Advisor playback”
and then “Resume” for resuming or “Play” for starting from the
beginning.
To change the volume: Push the volume button on either side
to adjust the volume. When you change the volume, one beep
sounds.
Lexus Link System indicator and warning
lights
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 1 Lexus Link System indicator light (green)
2Lexus Link System warning light (red)
When the indicator light remains on, you have an active
subscription. You can obtain any of the Lexus Link services
available in your package.
When the indicator light starts flashing, a call to the Lexus
Link Call Center is being connected or in progress.

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When the warning light remains on, there is any problem
with the Lexus Link system. Take your vehicle to your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
When the indicator and warning lights go off,
your
subscription has expired.
Voice Recognition
You can start voice recognition by pressing the phone or
PTT button. Although either button works the same way,
use the PTT button during a call.
Pressing the phone button during a call will terminate the call.
Some English audible voice prompts can be changed to
Spanish. For details, see “Audible voice prompts” on page
381.
ADVISOR PLAYBACK
Your Lexus Link system is equipped with an advisor playback
recorder to store information given to you during a call with a
Lexus Link Advisor. You can play back the stored audio
information at a later time, when you are no longer connected
to Lexus Link.
To record a conversation only during a call with Lexus
Link Call Center:
1. Press the “SERVICES” button.
You will hear beeps and recording starts. Note that start of
recording may be delayed up to five seconds to clear existing
audio information. Recording starts immediately after the last
beep.
2. Press the “SERVICES” button again.
Recording ends.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
382Voice phrase (English) Explanation
Voice phrase (Spanish)
Unable to contact Lexus LinkNo pude conectarme con Lexus LinkA call is attempted, but failed.
The Lexus Links system is not active.Su servicio Lexus Link no ha sido
activado.The emergency button is pushed without
an active subscription.
A system error has been detected.
Please contact your Lexus dealer.Un error en el sistema ha sido
detectado. Por favor contacte su
concesionario Lexus.As a substitute of the faulty warning light

MAINTENANCE
388Battery
Your Lexus has a maintenance free battery. You do not have
to add distilled water. For longer life of the battery, however,
see page 450 for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. See page 421 for
additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off and
the vehicle parked on a level spot.
See page 410 for additional
information.
Suspension fluid level
Make sure the suspension fluid level is correct. See page 423
for additional information.
Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The level should be in
the “HOT” or “COLD” range depending on the fluid
temperature. See page 422 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell
exhaust fumes, have the cause located and corrected
immediately. (See “Engine exhaust caution” on page 255.)
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it ha s the specified free play. Be alert for changes
in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive free
play or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters,
seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position. For folding −down rear
seatbacks, swing− up rear seat cushions and detachable third
seats, check that the latches lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors
and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the
belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.

CHASSIS
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Uniform tire quality grading
This information has been prepared in accordance
with regulations issued by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department
of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or
prospective purchasers of Lexus vehicles with
information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questions
you may have as you read this information.
DOT quality grades All passenger vehicle tires
must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality grades can be
found where applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section width. For
example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature
A
Treadwear
− The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half (1 − 1/2) times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction
AA, A, B, C
− The traction grades, from highest
to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and
does not include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature A, B, C
− The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’ s resistance
to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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REPLACING WHEELS
When to replace your wheels
If you have wheel damage such as bending, cracks or
heavy corrosion, the wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace a damaged wheel, the tire may slip off the
wheel or cause loss of handling control.
Replacement with used wheels is not recommended as they
may have been subjected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent wheels which have
been straightened may have hidden structural damage and
therefore should not be used. Never use an inner tube in a
leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure
that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity,
diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available at your Lexus
dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect
handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or snow
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions. Otherwise, an
accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
 Do not use wheels other than the manufacturer’s
recommended size, as this may cause dangerous
handling characteristics resulting in loss of control.
 Do not use wheels of different brands, sizes and
types, as this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of control.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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NOTICE
Make sure the engine and all accessories are turned
off before performing maintenance.
 When checking the battery, remove the ground cable
first and reinstall it last.
 Be careful not to cause a short circuit with tools.
 Take care no solution gets into the battery when
washing it.
If the battery terminal is disconnected or the battery is run
down...
 The variable gear ratio steering system is reset temporarily
and “VGRS” warning light flashes after you reconnect the
battery terminal. In this case, you should turn off the light
and return the system to normal. To return the system to
normal, see “Variable gear ratio steering system” on page
293.
 The moon roof may not operate automatically and the jam
protection function will not operate correctly after you
reconnect, replace or recharge the battery with the moon
roof slide −opened or tilted up. In any of these cases, you
should return the moon roof to normal. To return the moon
roof to normal, see “Moon roof” on page 95.
Checking battery condition
(a) Checking by fluid level lines
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 1 Upper line 2Lower line
The fluid (electrolyte) level must be between the upper and
lower lines.
When checking the fluid level, look at all six cells, not just one
or two.
If the level is lower than the lower line, have the battery
checked by your Lexus dealer.