battery Lexus GX470 2003 How To Use This Manual / LEXUS 2003 GX470 (OM60A45U) Owner's Guide

THEFT DETERRENT
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THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed to
sound an alarm if any of the doors or hood is forcibly
unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected while the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and turn signal lights.
Further more when the center interior light switch and personal
light switch are in the “DOOR” position, the center interior light
and personal lights turn on.
 Security indicator light
Setting the system
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position and
remove it.
The engine immobiliser system causes the indicator light to
flash.
2. Close and lock all the doors and hood using an ignition
key or wireless remote control.
If you lock them with wireless remote control, the turn signals
flash once.
The flashing indicator light will remain on when all the doors
and hood are closed and locked.
3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing and the
system is set.

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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.

AIR CONDITIONING
180The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains
the set temperature.
In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects
the most suitable fan speed, air flow, air intake and on−
off the
air conditioning according to the temperature.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the air conditioning on longer than necessary
when the engine is not running.
1“AUTO” button
2“OFF” button
3Driver side temperature display (in degrees
Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
4Fan speed display
5Air flow display
6Passenger side temperature display (in degrees
Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
7Windshield air flow button
8“PASSENGER TEMP” (passenger side temperature
control) button
9“DUAL” (temperature setting mode change) button
10“A/C” button
11“MODE”(air flow control) button
12Fan speed control button
13Air intake control button
14“TEMP” (driver side temperature control) button

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REAR COOLER CONTROLS
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 1 Rear cooler vents

2 Fan speed control button

3 “REAR COOL” button

4 Temperature control button
(a) Rear cooler ONOFF
To turn the rear cooler on, push the “REAR COOL” button
with front air conditioning on. To turn the rear cooler off,
push the button once again.
When you turn the rear cooler on with the front air conditioning
off, the cooling device is not operated.
(b) Air flow control
The fan speed can be set to your desired speed by pushing
the appropriate side of the fan speed control button.
“AUTO” mode: The fan speed is automatically adjusted only
when the air flow setting of the front air conditioning is in the
panel mode.
(c) Temperature control
You can adjust the temperature within  10F ( 5C)
which compared with the temperature setting of the front
air conditioning. Push the left side of the button to lower
the temperature, and push the right side to raise the
temperature.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the rear cooler on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

AUDIO
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Using your audio system: some basics
This section describes some of the basic features of the Lexus
audio system. Some information may not pertain to your
system.
Your audio system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone
quality automatically. While the system is adjusting the audio
sound, the audio sound fades out and then fades in.
Your audio system works when the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the car audio on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
(a) Turning the system on and off
Push this knob to turn the audio system on and off. Turn
this knob to adjust the volume.
The system turns on in the last mode used.

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Turn this knob to the right to step up the frequency or to
the left to step down.
Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a
stereo broadcast is received. “ST” appears on the display. If
the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of
channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating
noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio
switches from stereo to mono reception. In this case, “ST”
disappears from the display.(b) Presetting a station
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Push
one of the station selector buttons ( 16 ) and hold
it until a beep is heard. This sets the station to the button
and the button number ( 16 ) appears on the display.
Each button can store one AM station and two FM stations. To
change the preset station to a different one, follow the same
procedure.
The preset station memory is cancelled when the power
source is interrupted by battery disconnection or a blown fuse.

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22PY032
 1 Front audio system

2 Rear seat audio system display

3 Rear seat audio system controller

4 Headphone input jacks

5 Controller holder
Rear seat audio system controller
The rear seat audio system can be operated with the rear
seat audio system controller.
CAUTION
Do not disassemble or modify the controller. It may
cause an accident, fire or electric shock.
NOTICE
Keep the controller away from direct sunlight, high heat
and high humidity. These conditions could cause the
case to deform or the battery to explode or leak.

AUDIO
222(a) Before using the controller (for new vehicle owners)
A battery is already set in the controller with an insulating
sheet, which prevents the battery from being discharged.
Before using the controller, remove the insulating sheet.
(b) Using the controller
To use the rear seat audio system controller, direct the
signal output portion of the controller to the signal
reception portion of the rear seat audio system display.
The rear seat audio system controller can be operated when
the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
The controller does not operate properly when the signal
reception portion of the display is exposed to direct sunlight.
Block the display from direct sunlight.
NOTICE
Observe
the followings, otherwise the controller may be
damaged.
 Do not drop or strongly knock the controller against
hard objects.
 Do not sit on or place heavy objects on the controller.

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Using your rear seat audio system: some
basics
The following instructions are for the rear passengers.
Please let the rear passengers read and follow the
instructions when the rear passengers use the rear audio
system.
This section describes some of the basic features of the Lexus
audio system. Some information may not pertain to your
system.
Your audio system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone
quality automatically. While the system is adjusting the audio
sound, the audio sound fades out and then fades in.
Your audio system works when the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the car audio on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Turning the system on and off
Push “ON/SOURCE” button to turn on the rear seat audio
system.
Use “ON/SOURCE” button to select an audi o mode when the
rear seat audio system is on. Each time you push this button,
the system changes between the radio, cassette player and
compact disc player.
When you change the mode, the display indicates which mode
is selected.
When a cassette tape and compact discs are not loaded in the
front audio system, only a radio mode can be selected in the
rear seat audio system.
If you push “ON/SOURCE” button on rear seat audio system
controller to select the casette tape player mode or compact
disc player mode in that case, a beep sounds from front audio
system and “INVALID” flashes on the screen for 6 seconds,
and then the rear audio system returns to the radio mode.

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230(d) If the player malfunctions
If the player or another unit equipped with the player
malfunctions, your audio system will display one of the four
following error messages.
If “WAIT” appears on the display:
It indicates that the inside
of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient
temperature. Remove the disc from the player and allow the
player to cool down.
If “ERROR 1” appears on the display: It indicates that the
disc is dirty, damaged, or it was inserted up −side down. Clean
the disc or insert it correctly.
If “ERROR 3” or “ERROR 4” appears on the display: It
indicates there is a trouble inside the system. Eject the disc.
If the malfunction is not rectified: Take your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer.
Replacing controller battery
For replacement, use a CR2025 lithium battery or equivalent.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken that small children do not
swallow the removed battery or components.
NOTICE
 When replacing the battery, be care ful not to lose the
components.
 Replace only with the same or equivalent type of
battery recommended by a Lexus dealer.
 Dispose of used batteries according to the local
regulations.