automatic transmission Lexus GX470 2004 Audio / LEXUS 2004 GX470 FROM JAN. 2004 THROUGH JUL. 2004 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60A87U)

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Driving position memory switches208
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2Power window switches 48
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3Power door lock switch 24
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4Window lock switch 49
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5Power rear view mirror control switches 214 . . . . . .
6Side vents 239
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7Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 33, 36, 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Wiper and washer switch 37
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9Center vents 239
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10Emergency flasher switch 51
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11Car audio 246
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12Multi-information display 65
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13Automatic air conditioning controls 226
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14Rear window defogger switch 45
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15Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 56 . . . . . .
16Glove box 86
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17Ashtray 82
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18Cigarette lighter 82
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19Seat heater switches 53
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20Four-wheel drive control lever 386
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21Automatic transmission selector lever 378
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22Parking brake lever 376
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23Center differential lock switch 386
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24Power outlet (12 VDC) 83
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25Downhill assist control switch 410
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26Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Rear height control air suspension
switches 397 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Ignition switch 374
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292nd STRTº (second start) switch 386
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30Tire pressure warning system
selector switch 427 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Cruise control switch 394
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32Steering switches 268
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33Instrument panel light control dial 76
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34Hood lock release lever 102
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35Fuel filler door opener 103
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36RSCA OFFº (roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off) switch 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 47 . . . . . . .
38Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 85
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Driving position memory switches208
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2Power window switches 48
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3Power door lock switch 24
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4Window lock switch 49
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5Power rear view mirror control switches 214 . . . . . .
6Side vents 239
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7Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 33, 36, 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Wiper and washer switch 37
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9Center vents 239
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10Emergency flasher switch 51
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11Rear view monitor/navigation system display
(See the separate Navigation System Owner's Manualº.) 390 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Multi-information display 65
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13Automatic air conditioning controls 226
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14Rear window defogger switch 45
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15Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 56 . . . . . .
16Glove box 86
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17Car audio 246
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18Ashtray 82
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19Cigarette lighter 82
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20Seat heater switches 53
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21Four-wheel drive control lever 386
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22Automatic transmission selector lever 378
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23Parking brake lever 376
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24Center differential lock switch 386
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25Power outlet (12 VDC) 83
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26Downhill assist control switch 410
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27Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Rear height control air suspension
switches 397 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Ignition switch 374
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302nd STRTº (second start) switch 386
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31Tire pressure warning system
selector switch 427 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Cruise control switch 394
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33Speech command switch
See the separate
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Navigation System Owner's Manualº.
34Steering switches 268
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35Instrument panel light control dial 76
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36Hood lock release lever 102
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37Fuel filler door opener 103
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38RSCA OFFº (roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off) switch 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 47 . . . . . . .
40Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 85
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Automatic transmission second start indicator light 386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Unengaged Parkº warning light 59
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3Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Low washer fluid warning light 63
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5Automatic transmission indicator lights 378 . . . . . .
6Driver's seat belt reminder light 55
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7Turn signal indicator light 36
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8Brake system warning light 54
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9Headlight high beam indicator light 36
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10Anti-lock brake system warning light 58
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11Open door warning light 59
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12Tachometer 51
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13Headlight indicator light 33
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14Cruise control indicator light 394
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15Engine oil replacement reminder light 62
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16Slip indicator light 406, 408, 411, 413
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17Low engine oil pressure warning light 61
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18Discharge warning light 60
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19Engine coolant temperature gauge
49
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20Malfunction indicator lamp 57
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21Vehicle stability control system off
indicator light 408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
indicator light 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Kinetic dynamic suspension system
warning light 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Center differential lock indicator light 386
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25Vehicle stability control system and active
traction control system warning light 60 . . . . . . . . . . .
26Downhill assist control system
indicator light 410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Rear height control indicator lights 403
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28Security indicator light 14, 29
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29SRS warning light 56
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30Trip meter reset knob 52
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31Odometer and trip meter 52
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32Low fuel level warning light 62
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33Low tire pressure warning light 62
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34Fuel gauge 48
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Automatic transmission second start indicator light 386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Unengaged Parkº warning light 59
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3Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Low washer fluid warning light 63
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5Automatic transmission indicator lights 378 . . . . . .
6Driver's seat belt reminder light 55
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7Turn signal indicator light 36
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8Brake system warning light 54
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9Headlight high beam indicator light 36
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10Anti-lock brake system warning light 58
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11Open door warning light 59
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12Tachometer 51
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13Tail light indicator light 33
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14Cruise control indicator light 394
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15Slip indicator light 406, 408, 411, 413
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16Low engine oil pressure warning light 61
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17Discharge warning light 60
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18Engine coolant temperature gauge 49
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19Malfunction indicator lamp
57
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20Vehicle stability control system off
indicator light 408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
indicator light 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Kinetic dynamic suspension system
warning light 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Center differential lock indicator light 386
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24Vehicle stability control system and active
traction control system warning light 60 . . . . . . . . . . .
25Downhill assist control system
indicator light 410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Rear height control indicator lights 403
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27Security indicator light 14, 29
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28SRS warning light 56
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29Trip meter reset knob 52
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30Odometer and trip meter 52
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31Low fuel level warning light 62
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32Low tire pressure warning light 62
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33Fuel gauge 48
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BASIC OPERATION
1
QUICK REFERENCE
Quick reference
Driver's seat2
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Steering wheel 2
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Automatic transmission 3
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Headlight and turn signal switch 4
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Wiper switch 5
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BPY011
BPY019
Shift while pressing the brake pedal.
(Ignition switch must be in the ONº position.)
OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal
position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position
(shifting into overdrive possible)
4: Position for engine braking
(shifting into overdrive not possible)
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking
NOTE: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from \
Dº to 4º, engine braking will not be enabled
because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decre\
ase the vehicle speed, see page 396.
QUICK REFERENCE
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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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(e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the ignition key is turned to the
ONº position and goes off after the engine starts. This
means that the warning light system is operating properly.
If the lamp remains on, or the lamp comes on while driving,
first check the followings.
 Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immediately.
 Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions. The malfunction
indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after several trips, contact your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel tank cap is not
loose...
 There is a problem somewhere in the engine, emission
control system, electronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warning light system itself.
Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the
vehicle.
If engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal
is depressed, there may be a problem somewhere in the
electronic throttle control system. At this time, vibration may occur. However, if you depress the
accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic throttle control system
is corrected during low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and the ignition key is
turned to ACCº or LOCKº position.
CAUTION
Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal
operation.
Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Your vehicle may not pass a state emission inspection if the
malfunction indicator lamp remains on. Contact your Lexus
dealer to check your vehicle's emission control system and
OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) system before taking your
vehicle for the inspection.
For details, see Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programsº on page 451.

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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(g) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the side doors and back door are
completely closed.
(h) Unengaged Parkº Warning Light
This light warns that the transmission Parkº mechanism is not
engaged. If the four-wheel drive control is in the Nº position
while the selector lever is in the Pº position, the transmission
will disengage and the wheels will not lock.
CAUTION
To restore the park function, shift the four-wheel drive
control out of Nº.
(i) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light
This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driving, slow down and pull
off the road. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in Pº and leave the engine idling until the light
goes off. If the light goes off, you can start the vehicle again.
If the light does not go off, call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair
shop for assistance.
NOTICE
Continued driving with the warning light on may
damage the automatic transmission.

STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
214
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the
vehicle and an accident may occur, resulting in death
or serious injuries.
 Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch
them when the outside rear view mirror defogger
switch is on.
Power rear view mirror control

1Master switch2Control switch
To adjust the power rear view mirror, first place the master
switch at Lº (left) or Rº (right), and push the control
switch on the desired side.
The power rear view mirrors can be adjusted when the key is
in the ACCº or ONº position.
When the automatic transmission selector lever is shifted
into Rº position with the master switch in the Lº or Rº
position, the rear view mirrors automatically down to help
backing up.
The mirrors return to the previous position in the following
operations.
 Shift the transmission lever out of Rº position.
 Place the master switch in the neutral position.

SECTION 3 ± 1
368
STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three-way catalytic converters369
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Engine exhaust caution 372
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Before starting the engine 374
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Ignition switch with steering lock 374
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Parking brake 376
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How to start the engine 377
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Automatic transmission 378
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Four-wheel drive system 386
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Rear view monitor system 390
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Cruise control 394
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Rear height control air suspension 397
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Electronic modulated suspension 404
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Active traction control system 405
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Vehicle stability control system 407
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Downhill assist control system 410
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Hill-start assist control system 413
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Brake system 415
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Tire pressure warning system 419
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 428
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Limited-slip differential 429
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