ignition Lexus GX470 2004 Engine / LEXUS 2004 GX470 FROM AUG. 2004 THROUGH SEP. 2004 PROD. (OM60B55U) Repair Manual

AIR CONDITIONING
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The 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 ONº position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the air conditioning on longer than necessarywhen 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
ACCº or ONº position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the audio system on longer than necessary whenthe engine is not running.

AUDIO
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Compact disc player operation
(a) Inserting or ejecting compact discs
The ignition switch must be in the ACCº or ONº position.
Your compact disc player with changer can store up to 6 discs.
Setting a single compact disc:
1. Push the LOADº button briefly.
The umber indicators at both ends of the slot start blinking and
WAITº appears on the display. After the blinking indicators
change to green and stay on, and WAITº changes to the
LOADº, the CD door opens.
2. Insert only one disc while the CD door is open.
You can set a disc at the lowest empty disc number.
After insertion, the set disc is automatically loaded. If the label faces down, the disc cannot be played. In this case,
ERROR 1º and disc number appear on the display.
If you need to insert the next disc, repeat the same procedure
to insert another disc.

Setting all the discs:
1. Push the LOADº button until you hear a beep.
The umber indicators at both ends of the slot start blinking and
WAITº appears on the display. After the blinking indicators
change to green and stay on, and WAITº changes to the
LOADº, the CD door opens.
2. Insert only one disc while the CD door is open.
The CD door closes and WAITº appears again.
3. Insert the next disc after the WAITº changes to the
LOADº and the CD door opens.
4. Repeat this procedure until you insert all the discs.
To cancel the operation, push the LOADº or DISCº button.
If you do not insert discs within 15 seconds after pushing the
LOADº button and LOADº is displayed, the operation will be
canceled automatically.

AUDIO
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(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 ACCº or ONº 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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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.

AUDIO
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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.

AUDIO
326After replacing the battery, check that the controller operates
properly. If
the controller still does not operate properly, contact
your Lexus dealer.
DVD player operation
The DVD player can play audio CDs, DVD video discs, CD
texts, dts-CDs, DVD audio discs and video CDs.
For appropriate discs for this player, see Audio/video system
operating hintsº on page 375.
The DVD player works when the ignition key is in the ACCº or
ONº position.
To turn on the DVD player, a disc must be loaded in the player.
To turn off the player, eject the disc.
(a) Inserting the disc
1. Push the center of the rear console box lid.

AUDIO
330(c) Selecting the DVD mode

1Controller button2Mode selection screen
To select the DVD mode, push the DVDº button on the
controller.
You can also select the DVD mode on the mode selection
screen mentioned above.
DVDº appears on the screen.
The DVD Hint!º screen appears when the DVD mode is
first selected after you turn the ignition key to the ACCº
or ONº position.
Push the OKº switch when you read the message.

SECTION 3 ± 1
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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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STARTING AND DRIVING
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NOTICE
A large amount of unburned gases flowing into thethree-way catalytic converter may cause it to overheatand create a fire hazard. To prevent this and otherdamage, observe the following precautions:
Use only unleaded gasoline.
Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; runningout of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, creatingan excessive load on the three-way catalyticconverter.
Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for morethan 20 minutes.
Avoid racing the engine.
Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.
Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle ismoving.
Keep your engine in good running order.Malfunctions in the engine electrical system, electricignition system or fuel system could cause anextremely high three-way catalytic convertertemperature.