Lexus GX470 2003 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2003 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60A45U)

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(b) Using a flat bed truck
Tie down points
If your Lexus is transported by a flat bed, it should be tied
down at locations A and B as shown above.
 Rear emergency towing eyelet
NOTICE
Do not use the rear emergency towing eyelet.

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Tie down angle
If you use chains or wires to tie down your vehicle, the
angles shaded black must be at 45.
(c) Towing with a sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front
or rear. This may cause body damage.

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(d) Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done
by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your
vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing eyelet. Use extreme
caution when towing the vehicle.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet; otherwise your
vehicle may be damaged.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the
brakes. Towing in this manner may be done only on hard
−surfaced
roads for a short distance and at low speeds. Also, the wheels,
axles, drive train, steering and brakes must all be in good
condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. Avoid
sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet
and towing cable or chain. The eyelet and towing cable
or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use
in towing vehicles. Securely fasten the cable or chain
to the towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, check that the center differential is unlocked.
(The indicator light must be off with the ignition on.) Release
the parking brake and put the transmission in “N”. The ignition
key must be in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine running).
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the
brakes and steering will not work so steering and
braking will be much harder than usual.

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Emergency towing hook precautions:

Before emergency towing, check that the eyelet is not
broken or damaged and that the installation bolts are not
loose.
 Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
 Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady and even force.
 To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not pull from the side or at
a vertical angle. Always pull straight ahead.
CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is used to get out when
your vehicle becomes stuck in the mud, sand or other
condition from which the vehicle cannot be driven out
under its own power, make sure to observe the
precautions mentioned below. Otherwise, excessive
stress will be put on the eyelet and the towing cable or
chain may break, causing serious injury or damage.
If the towing vehicle can hardly move, do not forcibly
continue the towing. Contact your Lexus dealer or a
commercial tow truck service for assistance.
 Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
 Keep away from the vehicle during towing.
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle:
The following methods are effective to use when your
vehicle is stuck in the mud, sand or other condition from
which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own
power. Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. In
addition, keep away from the vehicles and towing cable or
chain when towing.
 Remove the sand and soil in the front and the back of the
tires.
 Place stones or wood under the tires.

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IF YOU CANNOT SHIFT AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER
If you cannot shift the selector lever out of “P” position to
other positions even though the brake pedal is d epressed,
use the shift lock override button as follows:
1Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2Pry up the cover with a flat−bladed screwdriver or
equivalent.
3Push down the shift lock override button. You can shift out
of “P” position only while pushing the button.
4Shift into “N” position.
Insert the cover. Start the engine. For your safety, keep
the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.

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LEXUS LINK SYSTEM
The Lexus Link System is an invehicle communications
service that provides you with enhanced safety, security
and convenience. With an active subscription you can
push the “SER VICES” button for operator assistance or in
an emergency situation such as a vehicle accident (in
which the airbag was activated), you will automatically be
connected to the Lexus Link Call Center which will assist
you and/or send help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Lexus Link System can also record your voice or your
conversation with the Lexus Link Call Center Advisor. The Lexus Link System is a subscription
−based service. To
obtain any of the Lexus Link services you must have enrolled
with the Lexus Link Call Center and have an active
subscription. It is important to be aware that an active
subscription is required to re ceive safety and security services.
To learn more about your subscription status or how to renew
or extend your subscription, please 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. If you are not enrolled, you will
hear the explanation about Lexus Link System. The actual
message is shown on “Audible voice prompts” on page 390.
If you push the “SERVICES” button again, the services
enrollment call will be announced. To cancel the enrollment
call, push the “SERVICES” button one more time.
NOTICE
This system is only operational in GPS (Global
Positioning System) and analog cellular coverage
areas. Services may not be available in an area where
the GPS and analog cellular phone signals cannot be
received.

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Link System is active” is announced to inform you that the
system is on.
If your Lexus Link subscription expires, you will
hear “The Lexus Link System is not active. To activate your
Lexus Link System, press the “SERVICES” button now”. To
learn more about your subscription status or how to renew or
extend your subscription, please push the “SERVICES” button
to speak to a 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. If problems are detected in the Lexus
Link System, you will hear “A Lexus Link System error has
been detected. Please contact your Lexus dealer.” If you hear
this message, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
In some cases, even if your subscription has expired, you may
hear “The Lexus Link System is active”. This is due to the time
delay required to process the deactivation of your Lexus Link
System. During this period, when you push the “SERVICES”
button, your call will be forwarded to enrollment. Once the
deactivation process has been completed, you will hear “The
Lexus Link System is not active”.
NOTICE
The voice prompt messages are the primary means to
let you know the status of your subscription. It is
important to be aware that an active subscription is
required to receive safety and security services. If these
voice prompt messages are disabled and you desire to
have them reactivated, contact your Lexus dealer.
When you push the “ − VOL +” button on the “−” side
immediately followed by the “PLAY” button, you can hear an
explanation about the Lexus Link System. However, this
function is not available when you are recording or hearing a
playback. See “Audible voice prompts” on page 390 for a
written version of this recorder message.
The basic subscriber service package is available free of
charge for the first year.
NOTICE
Do not remove the Lexus Link fuse and wiring harness
with the ignition on, or an emergency call will be placed
to the Lexus Link Call Center.

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Automatic notifications
If an airbag deploys, an emergency signal is sent
automatically to the Lexus Link Call Center. In your vehicle, the
system announces “Placing an emergency call to the Lexus
Link Center.” In response to the signal, Lexus Link Advisor will
attempt to communicate with you first. If the Advisor cannot get
any response from you, the Advisor will locate your vehicle
through the GPS, call the nearest emergency services
provider, describe the situation and your location. If necessary,
the Advisor will transfer your call to the emergency services
operator.
If the theft deterrent system on your vehicle is activated,
the Lexus Link System on your vehicle will automatically call
the Lexus Link Call Center. The Advisor will attempt to contact
you to determine whether the alarm is valid.
If you report to the Lexus Link Call Center that your vehicle has
been stolen, the Advisor will locate, track and provide location
information to the appropriate law enforcement authority. To
protect subscriber privacy, the Lexus Link Call Center will not
provide the location of a vehicle to anyone other than a law
enforcement authority.
If you accidentally activate the vehicle alarm, push the
“UNLOCK” button on the wireless remote control key within 55
seconds after the alarm was set off, or insert the key into the
door keyhole or ignition switch. The Lexus Link System will
cancel the theft call.NOTICE
 Once the emergency button is pushed, an emergency
call cannot be cancelled.
 This system is only operational in GPS and analog
cellular coverage areas. Upon subscription
expiration, all Lexus Link services (i.e. automatic
notification, emergency call functions, service call
functions, door locking/unlocking function) are
deactivated.

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Manual emergency calling
You can place an emergency call manually. Open the
cover and push the emergency button. You will hear
“Placing an emergency call to Lexus Link Center.” Upon
reception of your call, the Advisor will locate your vehicle
and contact you to assess the situation. If necessary, the
Advisor will alert the nearest emergency service provider.
This emergency call should only be made in
lifethreatening situations.
If your vehicle is stolen, call the Lexus Link Call Center at
1−800−25−LEXUS (Toll−Free) (1−800−255−3987). The
Center will locate, track and provide location information to the
appropriate police authority. To protect subscriber privacy, the
Lexus Link Call Center will not provide the location of a vehicle
to anyone other than a law enforcement authority.
NOTICE
This system is only operational in GPS and analog
cellular coverage areas. Upon subscription expiration,
all Lexus Link services (i.e. automatic notification,
emergency call functions, service call functions, door
locking/unlocking function) are deactivated.

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Other Services
When you push the “SERVICES” button, you will hear
“Calling the Lexus Link Center”. When the Advisor
receives your location and ID from the system, the Advisor
provides you with the service. 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 “SERVICES” button a
second time. “Lexus Link call cancelled” will be announced. If any problem concerning the Lexus Link System occurs
during
driving, the system will announce “A Lexus Link System
error has been detected. Please contact your Lexus dealer.”
If you hear this message, take your vehicle to your Lexus
dealer.
Lexus Link services may not be available if:
 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 −analog cellular coverage area;
 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) are deactivated.