hood open Lexus GX470 2003 Audio / LEXUS 2003 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60A45U)

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
171
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2Power window switches 33
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3Power door lock switch 20
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4Window lock switch 34
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5Power rear view mirror control switches 116 . . . . . . .
6Side vents 189
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7Headlight, turn signal and fog light switches 24 . . . .
8Wiper and washer switch 27
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9Center vents 189
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10Emergency flasher switch 36
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11Car audio 195
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12Multiinformation display 53
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13Automatic air conditioning controls 179
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14Rear window defogger switch 31
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15Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 46 . . . . . .
16Glove box 70
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17Ashtray 66
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18Cigarette lighter 66
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19Seat heater switches 37
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20Fourwheel drive control lever
309
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21Automatic transmission selector lever 303 . . . . . . . .
22Parking brake lever 301
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23Center differential lock switch 309
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24Power outlet (12 VDC) 68
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25Downhill assist control switch 326
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26Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Rear height control air suspension
switches 315. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Ignition switch 300
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29“2nd STRT” switch 309
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30Cruise control switch 312
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31Steering pad switches 214
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32Hood lock release lever 83
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33Fuel filler door opener 84
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34Instrument panel light control dial 60
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35Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 32 . . . . . . .
36Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 68
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EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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HOOD
1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under
the instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly.
2. Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make
sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and
securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open
unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur.

THEFT DETERRENT
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Cancelling the system
When you unlock any door using an ignition key or
wireless remote control, the system is cancelled.
If you unlock any door with wireless remote control, the turn
signals flash twice.
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are
operated:
Unlocking any door without using an ignition key or wireless
remote control.
 Opening the hood and any doors forcibly.
 Reconnecting the battery.
If the battery becomes discharged due to the vehicle being
unused for a long time, etc., when the battery is recharged or
replaced, the system will give the alarm. If this happens,
immediately unlock any of th e doors with the key or the
wireless remote control, and the alarm will stop.
If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the ignition
switch during the alarm sounding, its door is automatically
locked.
To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.
 Unlock the door using an ignition key or wireless remote
control.
 Turn the ignition switch on.
Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with the ignition key or
wireless remote control. Be sure to wait until the indicator light
starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless
remote control to cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is activated
when the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your
Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
Disconnecting the battery may result in the erasure of
information you have set in the computer memory. After
reconnecting the battery, check that the memorized
data has been retained. If it has been erased, input it into
the computer once more.