mirror Lexus GX470 2004 Audio System / LEXUS 2004 GX470 THROUGH OCT. 2003 PROD. (OM60A46U) Owner's Guide

STARTING AND DRIVING
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height
and steering wheel angle.
3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.
Remember to check that the service reminder indicators
function when turning the key to ONº, and check the fuel
gauge to see that you have sufficient fuel.
IGNITION SWITCH WITH STEERING
LOCK
STARTº Ð Starter motor on. The key will return to the
ONº position when released.
For starting tips, see page 363.
It is not a malfunction even if the needle of the tachometer, fuel
gauge or engine coolant temperature gauge returns to the
bottom position when the ignition switch is turned to the
STARTº position.
ONº Ð Engine on and all accessories on.
This is the normal driving position.
It is not malfunction even if the needle on the speedometer may
move when the ignition switch is turned to the ONº position.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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(d) Backing up

1Brake pedal2Rº (Reverse) position
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the
selector lever to the Rº position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.
When the shift lever is shifted into Rº position, the outside rear
view mirrors automatically down to help backing up. For
details, see page 205.

DRIVING TIPS
427 7. Move the vehicle forward in the LOº (low) mode where the
hitch does not touch anything in the Nº (normal) mode.
8. Put the rear height control air suspension in the Nº (normal)
mode.
Pre-towing safety check
Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or
unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has an
abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition, and check for
improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other
possible causes.
Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded so that it
cannot shift.
Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal,
state/provincial or local regulations. If they do not, install
required rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.
Trailer towing tips
When towing a trailer, your vehicle will handle differently
than when not towing. The three main causes of
vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed
and improper trailer loading. Keep these in mind when
towing:
Before starting out, check the operation of the lights and all
vehicle-trailer connections. After driving a short distance,
stop and recheck the lights and connections. Practice
turning, stopping and backing with a trailer in an area away
from traffic until you learn the feel.
Backing with a trailer is difficult and requires practice. Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right
to move the trailer to the right. (This procedure is generally
opposite to that when backing without a trailer.) Also, just
turn the steering wheel a little at a time, avoiding sharp or
prolonged turning. Have someone guide you when backing
to reduce the risk of an accident.
Because stopping distance may be increased,
vehicle-to-vehicle distance should be increased when
towing a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow
at least one vehicle and trailer length between you and the
vehicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as you may skid,
resulting in jackknifing and loss of control. This is especially
true on wet or slippery surfaces.
Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. The trailer could hit
your vehicle in a tight turn. Slow down before making a turn
to avoid the need of sudden braking.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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13MIR
HEATER10Outside rear view mirror
defogger
14STOP10
Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, shift lock control
system, vehicle stability control
system, electronic modulated
suspension, rear height control
air suspension, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
15AC115V
INV15Power outlet (115 VAC)
16FR FOG15Front fog lights
17OBD7.5On- board diagnosis system
18HEAD
(LO RH)10Right-hand headlight (low beam)
19HEAD
(LO LH)10Left-hand headlight (low beam)
20HEAD
(HI RH)10Right-hand headlight (high
beam)
21HEAD
(HI LH)10Left-hand headlight (high beam)
22EFI NO.210Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
23HEATER
NO.27.5Air conditioning system
24DEFOG30Rear window defogger
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
558
25AIRSUS
NO.210Rear height control air
suspension
26SEAT
HEATER20Seat heaters
27DOME10
Ignition switch light, interior
lights, personal lights, foot
lights, running board lights,
door courtesy lights, inside
door handle lights,
multi- information display
28RADIO
NO.120Car audio system, navigation
system
29ECU-B10
Multiplex communication
system, vehicle stability control
system, wireless remote
control system, inside rear
view mirror, air conditioning
system, electronic modulated
suspension, driving position
memory system, power
windows, moon roof
30ECU-B
NO.210Theft deterrent system
31ABS
MTR40
Anti- lock brake system,
vehicle stability control system,
active traction control system,
brake assist system
32AM230Starting system, all components
in IGNº, SRSº, GAUGEº and
ST2º fuses
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
560
48FR
WIP-WSH30Windshield wipers, windshield
washer
49TEMS20Electronic modulated
suspension
50DIFF20Four-wheel drive system
51RR WIP15Rear window wiper
52D P/SEAT30Driver's power seat
53P P/SEAT30Front passenger's power seat
54PWR
OUTLET15Power outlet (12 VDC)
55IG1 NO.210Rear air conditioning system,
inside rear view mirror
56RR WSH15Rear window washer
57ECU-IG10
Shift lock control system, power
windows, outside rear view
mirror defogger, anti-lock brake
system, active traction control
system, vehicle stability control
system, air conditioning system,
navigation system, power
windows, moon roof, Lexus link
system, tilt and telescopic
steering, multi- information
display, driving position
memory system
58IG110
Air conditioning system, back-up
lights, rear window defogger,
seat heaters, vehicle stability
control system
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
561
59STA7.5Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
60P FR P/W20Front passenger's power window
61P RR P/W20Rear right side power window
62D RR P/W20Rear left side power window
63PANEL10Instrument panel lights
64TAIL10Parking lights, tail lights, license
plate lights, front fog lights
65ACC7.5
Shift lock control system, power
outlets, outside rear view
mirrors, car audio system,
navigation system, power rear
view mirrors, multi- information
display
66CIG10Cigarette lighter
67POWER
OR TI&TE30Power windows, moon roof, tilt
and telescopic steering

SECTION 6 ± 5
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SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Body
Specifications579 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion580 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing and waxing581 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the interior584 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain clearing mirrors588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BODY
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Air Conditioning Control Panel, Car Audio,
Instrument Panel, Console Panel and
SwitchesUse a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
Soak a clean soft cloth in water or lukewarm water then lightly
wipe off any dirt.
NOTICE

Do not use organic substances (solvents, kerosene,
alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or
peeling of the surface.

If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure
their ingredients do not include the substances
mentioned above.

If you use a liquid car freshener, do not spill the liquid
onto the vehicle's interior surfaces. It may contain
the ingredients mentioned above. Immediately clean
any spill using the method mentioned above.
If you have any questions about the cleaning of your
Lexus, your local Lexus dealer will be pleased to answer
them.RAIN CLEARING MIRRORS
The rear view mirrors have been coated to produce a rain
clearingº effect. This coating causes the raindrops to
spread, clearing the driver's rear view when it rains.
It is sufficient to wash the mirrors with water for day to day care.
The rain clearing effect is reduced in drizzle and light rain.
In the following cases, the rain clearing effect will be reduced
temporarily, but will gradually recover.

After wiping dirt off the mirrors

When the mirrors fog up

BODY
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After waxing your vehicle in an automatic car wash
After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in
underground parking lots, etc. where there is no direct
sunlight.
If you would like to restore the rain clearing effect to its normal
level immediately in the above cases, wash the mirrors with
neutral detergent, then rinse thoroughly.