turn signal Lexus GX470 2004 Engine / LEXUS 2004 GX470 FROM JAN. 2004 THROUGH JUL. 2004 PROD. (OM60A87U) User Guide

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Switches
Headlight switch33
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Headlight dimmer and turn signal switch 36
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Fog light switch 37
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 37
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Rear window wiper and washer switch 43
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Rear window defogger switch 45
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Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 47
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Power window switches 48
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Emergency flasher switch 51
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Seat heater switches 53
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SWITCHES
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The automatic light control sensor is on top of the driver's side
instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights are on, they automatically turn off about
30 seconds after any side door is opened and closed with the
ignition key turned to the ACCº or LOCKº position.* If you
want to turn off the lights immediately, push the LOCKº button
on the wireless remote control key twice. The lights also can
be turned off immediately by pushing the LOCKº button on the
wireless remote control key with all the doors locked.
NOTE:* The time before turning off the lights can be changed.Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
If any of the side door is kept opened, the lights automatically
turn off after 30 minutes.
When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked,
pushing the LOCKº button on the wireless remote control key
turns off the headlights.
If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the
headlight switch is off.
Daytime Running Light System
The daytime running light system make your front turn signal
lights turn on when the parking brake is released with the
engine started and the headlights are turned off. They will not
go off until the ignition switch is turned off.

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HEADLIGHT DIMMER AND TURNSIGNAL SWITCH
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For high beam, push the lever forward. Pull it back for low
beam. For the headlight flasher, pull it further back.
A blue light in the instrument cluster indicates high beam or
headlight flasher is on.
The headlight flasher works even when the headlight switch is
off.
For signaling turns, move the lever up or down in the
conventional manner.
The ignition key must be in the ONº position.
The turn signal is self-cancelling after a turn, but after a lane
change, you may have to cancel it by hand. You can also signal
a lane change by moving the turn signal lever partway and
holding it there.
If the green light in the instrument cluster flashes faster than
normal, it indicates that the front or rear turn signal bulb has
burned out. If this indicator light does not come on, the fuse
or the indicator light itself has probably failed.

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Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone
in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the power
window switches and get trapped in a window.
Unattended p erson (particularly a small child) can be
involved in a serious accident.
 Never try jamming any part of your body to activate
the jam protection function intentionally.
 The jam protection function may not work if
something gets caught just before the window fully
closed.EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH
To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch. To
turn them off, push the switch again.
All the turn signal lights will flash. The emergency flashers will
work with the engine running or off and with or without the
ignition key.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if you
must stop your vehicle where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency
flashers are in operation.

AUDIO
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Push these buttons to choose either an AM or FM station.
AMº, FM1º, FM2º or FM TYPEº appears on the display.Turn this knob to the right to step up the frequency or to
the left to step down.
Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a
stereo broadcast is received. STº appears on the display. If
the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of
channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating
noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio
switches from stereo to mono reception. In this case, STº
disappears from the display.

DRIVING TIPS
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Trailer lights
Your vehicle is equipped with a wire harness stored in the rear
end underbody. Use either of them to connect and operate the
trailer lights. However, the trailer lights must comply with
federal, state/provincial and local regulations. See your local
recreational vehicle dealer or rental agency for the correct type
of wiring and relays for your trailer. Check for correct operation
of the turn signals and stop lights each time you hitch up. Direct
splicing may damage your vehicle's electrical system and
cause a malfunction of your lights.
Break-in schedule
Lexus recommends that you do not tow a trailer with a new
vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train component
(engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for the
first 800 km (500 miles) of driving.
Maintenance
 If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent
maintenance due to the additional load. For this
information, please refer to the scheduled maintenance
information in the Owner's Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenanceº.
 Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after
approximately 1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.
Connecting a trailer
Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line and perform the following:
1. Put the rear height control air suspension in the LOº (low)
mode. Turn the ignition switch off or push the HEIGHT
CONTROL OFFº switch to turn off the rear height control air
suspension.
2. Connect a trailer.
3. Turn the ignition switch on or push the HEIGHT CONTROL
OFFº switch to turn on the rear height control air suspension.
Select the Nº (normal) mode with the height select switch.
Disconnecting a trailer
Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line and perform the following:
1. Put the rear height control air suspension in the LOº (low)
mode. (Make sure the vehicle height is in the LOº (low) mode
by pushing the height select switch on the  º side.)
2. Turn the ignition switch off or push the HEIGHT CONTROL
OFFº switch to turn off the rear height control air suspension.
3. Set the supporting leg of a trailer on the ground and raise the
hitch by 100 mm (4 in.).
4. Turn the ignition switch on or push the HEIGHT CONTROL
OFFº switch to turn on the rear height control air suspension.
5. Wait for about 20 seconds until the rear vehicle height is
lowered by the automatic leveling function.

DRIVING TIPS
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Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down.
Stop-and-go driving wastes fuel.
 Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a
steady pace. Try to time the traffic signals so you only need
to stop as little as possible or take advantage of through
streets to avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper distance from
other vehicles to avoid sudden braking. This will also
reduce wear on your brakes.
 Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible.
 Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal. This causes
premature wear, overheating and poor fuel economy.
 Maintain a moderate speed on highways. The faster you
drive, the greater the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel consumption.
 Keep the front wheels in proper alignment. Avoid hitting
the curb and slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an
extra load on the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
 Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud, etc. This
not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corrosion. 
Keep your vehicle tuned-up and in top shape. A dirty air
cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and
grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. all lower engine
performance and contribute to poor fuel economy. For
longer life of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all
maintenance work on schedule, and if you often drive under
severe conditions, see that your vehicle receives more
frequent maintenance. (For scheduled maintenance
information, please refer to the Owner's Manual
Supplement/Scheduled Maintenanceº.)
CAUTION
Never turn off the engine to coast down hills. Your
power steering and brake booster will not function
without the engine running. Also, the emission control
system operates properly only when the engine is
running.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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Safety information for the Lexus Link System
Important!: Read this information before using the Lexus
Link System.
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS
The Lexus Link System to be installed in your vehicle a low
power radio transmitter and receiver. When the ignition is
turned to the ONº position, it receives and also sends out radio
frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for
mobile wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with
the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies.
 ANSI C95.1 (1992)*
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NCRP Report 86 (1986)*2
ICNIRP (1996)*3
*1: American National Standards Institute
*2: National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements
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3: International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation
Protection Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic
evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. Over 120
scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities,
government health agencies, and industry reviewed the
available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard
(C95.1).
The design of the Lexus Link System complies with the FCC
guidelines in addition to those standards.

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Information for using the Lexus Link System
The Lexus Link System is a subscription-based service. To
obtain any of the Lexus Link services you must have enrolled
with the Lexus Link Call Center and have an active
subscription. It is important to be aware that an active
subscription is required to receive safety and security services. To learn more about your subscription status or how to renew
or extend your subscription, please push the SERVICESº
button
and speak to the Lexus Link Advisor, or you may dial toll
free 1-800-25 Lexus (Toll-Free) (1-800-255-3987) and
select the option for Lexus Link. If you are not enrolled, you will
hear the explanation about Lexus Link System. The actual
message is shown on Audible voice promptsº on page 507.
If you push the SERVICESº button again, the services
enrollment call will be announced. To cancel the enrollment
call, push the SERVICESº button one more time.
NOTICE
This system is only operational in GPS (Global Positioning System) and analog cellular coverageareas. Services may not be available in an area wherethe GPS and analog cellular phone signals cannot bereceived.
When the ignition is turned to the ONº position, The Lexus
Link System is activeº is announced to inform you that the
system is on. If your Lexus Link subscription expires, you will
hear The Lexus Link System is not active. To activate your
Lexus Link System, press the SERVICESº button nowº. To
learn more about your subscription status or how to renew or
extend your s ubscription, please push the SERVICESº button
to speak to a Lexus Link Advisor, or you may dial toll free
1-800-25 Lexus (Toll-Free) (1-800-255-3987) and select
the option for Lexus Link. If problems are detected in the Lexus
Link System, you will hear A Lexus Link System error has
been detected. Please contact your Lexus dealer.º If you hear
this message, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer. In some cases, even if your subscription has expired, you may
hear The Lexus Link System is activeº. This is due to the time
delay required to process the deactivation of your Lexus Link
System. During this period, when you push the SERVICESº
button, your call will be forwarded to enrollment. Once the
deactivation process has been completed, you will hear The
Lexus Link System is not activeº.

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Lexus Link transceiver antenna
The Lexus Link transceiver antenna is removable. Before
taking the vehicle to an automatic car wash, disconnect
the antenna by unscrewing it from the roof mount. When
you remove the antenna, make sure the ignition is turned
off.Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the
Lexus Link System and may violate FCC regulations.
CAUTION
Persons who use a medical appliance like a pacemaker
should not touch or come in close contact with the
antenna while the vehicle is ignition on. Otherwise, the
analog cellular signals may produce improper
operation of a medical appliance.
NOTICE
Do not contact with the antenna, this may affect
quality of transceiver's operation and may cause theunit to operate at a higher power level than needed.
If you forget reattaching the Lexus Link transceiverantenna, the Lexus Link System may not functionproperly.
To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it isremoved before driving your vehicle through anautomatic car wash.