diff Lexus GX470 2004 Audio / LEXUS 2004 GX470 FROM AUG. 2004 THROUGH SEP. 2004 PROD. (OM60B55U) Owner's Guide

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Quick reference for your remote control
22PY112

1DISC/CH/PROGº buttons
2TUNE/TRACKº buttons
3ON/SOURCEº button
4OFFº button
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
ACCº or ONº position.
You can enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with
commercial headphone. See Headphone input jacksº on
page 303 in this Section for details.
You can also enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with a
wireless headphone. The wireless headphone can be used
within rear seat. If the signal becomes weak, the headphone
will mute. For details, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
With some wireless headphone generally available in the
market, it may be difficult to catch sound properly. Lexus
recommends the use of Lexus genuine wireless headphone.
You can purchase a wireless headphone at a Lexus dealer.

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CAUTION
Do not drive with using the headphone. Otherwise,
you may be hard to hear the sound from the outside
while using the headphone and may cause an
accident.
 With DVD player:
Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded at
a low volume to emphasize the impact of sound
effects. If you adjust the volume assuming that the
conversations represent the maximum volume level
that the DVD will play, you may be startled by louder
sound effects or when you change to a different
audio source. Be sure to adjust the volume with this
in mind.
Make sure the volume is not increased, before you
turn on the headphone.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary whenthe engine is not running.

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To adjust the volume of the headphones, turn the knob.
Turn right to increase the volume. Turn left to decrease the
volume.
The maximum volume depends on the type of headphones.With
some headphone generally available in the market, it may
be difficult to catch sound properly. Lexus recommends the
use of Lexus genuine headphone.
Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
Wireless headphone: You can also enjoy the rear seat audio
system with a wireless headphone. For details, ask your Lexus
dealer.
CAUTION
Adjust the volume when you connect the headphones
to the jack. Loud sounds may have a significant impact
on the human body.
NOTICE
The headphone input jack lid must be closed before you tumble the second seat.

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Using your 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 seat
entertainment system.
This section describes some of the basic features of the rear
seat entertainment 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.
The rear seat entertainment system is designed for the rear
passengers to enjoy audio and DVD video separately from the
front audio system.
The rear seat entertainment system can be operated when the
ignition key is in the ACCº or ONº position.
The rear passengers can enjoy all modes (AM and FM radio,
cassette tape player, compact disc player with changer and
DVD player) on the rear seat entertainment system only if a
cassette tape and a compact disc are loaded in the front audio
system. The rear seat entertainment system can play DVD video, audio
CD, video CD, CD text, dts-CD or DVD audio only when a disc
is loaded in the DVD player.
You can enjoy videos and sound when your personal audio
system is connected to the input terminal adapter on the rear
console box. For details, refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
You can enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with
commercial headphone. See Headphone input jacksº on
page 372 in this Section for details.
You can also enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with a
wireless headphone. The wireless headphone can be used
within rear seat. If the signal becomes weak, the headphone
will mute. For details, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
With some wireless headphone generally available in the
market, it may be difficult to catch sound properly. Lexus
recommends the use of Lexus genuine wireless headphone.
You can purchase a wireless headphone at a Lexus dealer.

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CAUTION
Do not drive with using the headphone. Otherwise,
you may be hard to hear the sound from the outside
while using the headphone and may cause an
accident.
 With DVD player:
Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded at
a low volume to emphasize the impact of sound
effects. If you adjust the volume assuming that the
conversations represent the maximum volume level
that the DVD will play, you may be startled by louder
sound effects or when you change to a different
audio source. Be sure to adjust the volume with this
in mind.
Make sure the volume is not increased, before you
turn on the headphone.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary whenthe engine is not running.

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DVD video/DVD audio player operation
NOTE: The playback condition of some DVD discs may be
determined by a DVD software producer. This DVD player
plays a disc as the software producer intended. So, some
functions may not work properly. Be sure to read the
instruction manual for the DVD disc separately provided.
For the detailed information about DVD video discs, see
DVD video disc informationº on page 367.
Precautions for DVD video discs
When recording on a DVD video, DVD audio, video CD or
audio tracks may not record in some cases while the menu is
displayed. As audio will not play in this case, verify that the
video tracks are playing and then activate playback.
When playback of a disc is completed:
 If an audio CD is playing, the first track starts.
 If a DVD video, DVD audio or video CD is playing, playback
will stop or the menu screen will be displayed.
The title/chapter number and playback time display may not
appear while playing back certain DVD video discs.CAUTION
Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded at a
low volume to emphasize the impact of sound effects.
If you adjust the volume assuming that the
conversations represent the maximum volume level
available for the DVD, you may be startled by louder
sound effects or when you change to a different audio
source. Loud sounds may have a significant impact on
the human body or pose a driving hazard. Keep this in
mind when you adjust the volume.

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Indicates NTSC format of color TV.
Indicates the number of audio
tracks.
Indicates the number of language
subtitles.
Indicates the number of angles.
Indicates the screen to be selected.
Wide screen: 16:9
Standard: 4:3
Indicates regions in which this video
disc can be played.
ALL: all countries
Number: region code
(b) DVD video disc glossary
DVD video discs: Digital V
ersatile Disc that holds video. DVD
video discs have adopted MPEG2º, one of the world
standards of digital compression technologies. The picture
data is compressed by 1/40 on average and stored. Variable
rate encoded technology in which the volume of data assigned
to the picture is changed depending on the picture format has
also been adopted. Audio data is stored using PCM and Dolby
digital, which enables higher quality of sound. Furthermore,
multi-angle and multi-language features will also help you
enjoy the more advanced technology of DVD video.
Viewer restrictions: This feature limits what can be viewed in
conformity with the level of restrictions of the country. The level
of restrictions varies depending on the DVD video disc. Some
DVD video discs cannot be played at all, or violent scenes are
skipped or replaced with other scenes.
Level 1: DVD video discs for children can be played.
Level 2 Ð 7: DVD video discs for children and G-rated movies
can be played.
Level 8: All types of DVD video discs can be played.
Multi-angle feature: You can enjoy the same scene at
different angles.
Multi-language feature: You can select the language of the
subtitles and audio.

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You can enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with
commercial headphones.
To use the headphones, connect them to the jack.
The key must be in the ACCº or ONº position.To adjust the volume of the headphones, turn the knob.
Turn right to increase the volume. Turn left to decrease the
volume.
The maximum volume depends on the type of headphones.
With some headphone generally available in the market, it may
be difficult to catch sound properly. Lexus recommends the
use of Lexus genuine headphone.
Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
Wireless headphone: You can also enjoy the rear seat
entertainment system with a wireless headphone. For details,
ask your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
Adjust the volume when you connect the headphones
to the jack. Loud sounds may have a significant impact
on the human body.

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three-way catalytic converters384
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Engine exhaust caution 387
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Before starting the engine 389
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Ignition switch with steering lock 389
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Parking brake 391
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How to start the engine 392
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Automatic transmission 393
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Four-wheel drive system 401
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Rear view monitor system 405
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Cruise control 409
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Rear height control air suspension 412
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Electronic modulated suspension 419
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Active traction control system 420
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Vehicle stability control system 422
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Downhill assist control system 425
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Hill-start assist control system 428
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Brake system 430
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Tire pressure warning system 434
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 444
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Limited-slip differential 445
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If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls
frequently, take your vehicle in for a check-up assoon as possible. Remember, your Lexus dealerknows your vehicle and its three-way catalyticconverter system best.
To ensure that the three-way catalytic converter andthe entire emission control system operate properly,your vehicle must receive the periodic inspectionsrequired by the Lexus Maintenance Schedule. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to theOwner's Manual Supplement/ScheduledMaintenanceº.