Lexus GX470 2004 Audio System / LEXUS 2004 GX470 THROUGH OCT. 2003 PROD. (OM60A46U) Manual Online

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
664. Turn the ignition key to ONº.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.

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The following service reminder indicator goes off after a few
seconds.

The anti-lock brake system warning light, vehicle stability
control system off indicator light and vehicle stability control
system and active traction control system warning light may
stay on for about 60 seconds after the ignition key is turned to
the ONº position. It is normal if they go out after a while.The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off after about 6 seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not
function as described above, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.

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MULTI-INFORMA TION DISPLAY
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1MODEº button2º button
3º button4RESETº button
The multi-information display provides various
information, including clock, outside temperature, and
your vehicle's driving condition.
When the ignition switch is on, the last previously used mode
displayed just before the ignition switch is off will appear.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the
multi-information display, the display will automatically be set
to the initial mode.
When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness
of the display will be reduced.
You can adjust the brightness of the display. To adjust the
brightness, see ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE
DISPLAYº below.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
68ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY
The key must be in the ACCº or ONº position. To adjust the
brightness of the display, push and hold the MODEº button for
more than 2 seconds. ILLº will appear on the display.
To increase the brightness Ð Push the 
º button.
To decrease the brightness Ð Push the 
º button.
You can adjust the brightness to 3 levels (when the tail lights
are off) or 6 levels (when the tail lights are on).
After adjusting, the display automatically return to the previous
display.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
Clock
The digital clock indicates the time when the key is in the
ACCº or ONº position.
To reset the time, push and hold the MODEº button for 2
seconds. ILLº will appear on the display. Then push the
MODEº button once. The time will blink.
To reset the hour Ð Push the 
º button.
To reset the minutes Ð Push the 
º button.
To adjust the time to the nearest hour, push the RESETº
button. For example, if the RESETº button is depressed when
the time is between 1:01 Ð 1:29, the time will change to 1:00.
If the time is between 1:30 Ð 1:59, the time will change to 2:00.
If the electric power source has been disconnected, the time
display will automatically be set to 1:00.

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Outside temperature and cruise information
The following information is shown with the ignition
switch turned on. Each time you push the MODEº button,
the display toggles through this information.
Outside temperature mode
Average fuel consumption mode
Instantaneous fuel consumption mode
Driving range mode
Average vehicle speed mode
Barometer mode
Altimeter mode
Elapsed time mode
The displayed values indicate general driving conditions.
Accuracy varies with driving habits and road conditions.Outside temperature mode
In outside temperature mode, outside air temperatures
are displayed.
The displayed value is updated every 1 second.
The displayed temperature ranges from -22F (-30C) up to
122F (50C).
If there is some abnormality in the connection of the outside air
temperature sensor, --º will appear on the display. If --º
appears on the display, contact your Lexus dealer.
In some cases, --º may appear momentarily when the ignition
is quickly turned to ONº. It is normal if it goes out soon.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
70Average fuel consumption mode
Average fuel consumption is calculated and displayed
based on total driving distance and total fuel consumption
with the engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds.
To reset the calculations, push and hold the RESETº button for
more than 1 second.Instantaneous fuel consumption modeInstantaneous fuel consumption is calculated and
displayed based on distance and fuel consumption for 2
seconds with the engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 2 seconds.
Note that an accurate figure may not be shown in the following
cases.
When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running, the
display will indicate extremely high fuel consumption.
When the vehicle is driving down a long slope, with the
engine brake applied, the display will indicate extremely low
fuel consumption.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
71 Driving range mode
The distance the vehicle can travel with the remaining fuel
is calculated and displayed based on the quantity of
remaining fuel and past fuel consumption.
The driving range display indicates the approximate distance
that you can drive until the fuel gauge reaches Eº. It is different
from the actual distance traveled.
The displayed value is updated every time the fuel required to
travel 0.6 miles (1 km) is consumed.
Every time you refuel the vehicle, the calculation is reset.
The actual driving range varies with driving habits and road
conditions. If fuel consumption is good, the driving range will
be longer. If fuel consumption is poor, the driving range will be
shorter.
If the low fuel level warning light comes on, refuel even if the
display indicates that the vehicle can be driven further.Average vehicle speed modeAverage vehicle speed is calculated and displayed based
on total driving distance and total driving time with the
engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds.
To reset the calculations, push and hold the RESETº button for
more than 1 second.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
72Barometer mode
In barometer mode, the atmospheric pressure in the
vehicle is displayed.
The displayed atmospheric pressure ranges from 17.8 IN.HG
(600 hPa) up to 31.0 IN.HG (1050 hPa).
The displayed value is updated every 2 seconds.
The displayed value may deviate from the actual atmospheric
pressure depending on opening or closing of the windows and
doors and the driving conditions.Altimeter modeIn altimeter mode, the approximate altitude is displayed.
The displayed altitude ranges from -1500 ft. (-500 m) up to
13000 ft. (4000 m).
As the altitude value is converted from the atmospheric
pressure, it can be easily affected by air motion and
temperature, so the indication may vary. The indicated altitude
of a single position may deviate according to the atmospheric
pressure and temperature.
The displayed value is updated every 2 seconds.
RECTIFICATION OF THE ALTITUDE
Rectification is valid only when the correct altitude is known.
While the altitude mode is on the display, push the 
º or º
button to increase or decrease the altitude by 50 ft. (10 m).
To reset the rectified altitude, push and hold the RESETº
button for more than 1 second.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
73 Elapsed time mode
The time that has elapsed since the engine started is
displayed.
When the engine is started, driving time is counted from 0:00.
Up to 19:59 (19 hours, 59 minutes) can be displayed. When
the driving time exceeds 19:59, the counter returns to 0:00.
To reset the calculations, push and hold the RESETº button for
more than 1 second.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
CONTROL
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
turn the dial.
With the dial turned fully up, the intensity of the instrument
panel lights will not be reduced when the headlight switch is on.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Vanity mirrors75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lights76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal lights77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illuminated entry system78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtray79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlets81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear console box85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage door opener85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holders88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overhead console box90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary box92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning reflector holder94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coat hooks94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage cover95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tie-down hookss96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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VANITY MIRRORS
To use the vanity mirrors, swing the sun visor down and
slide the cover.
The vanity light comes on when you slide the cover.
Sun visors
1To block out glare from the front, swing the sun visor
down.
2To block out glare from the side, remove the sun visor
from the hook and swing it to the side.
3To block out glare coming obliquely from behind you,
slide the visor backwards.
At this position, the vanity light does not come on.
4To block out glare from the front with the sun visor in
the position 2
or 3
, swing the other sun visor
down.