mirror Lexus GX470 2004 Engine / LEXUS 2004 GX470 FROM JAN. 2004 THROUGH JUL. 2004 PROD. (OM60A87U) Owner's Guide

STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
224

STARTING AND DRIVING
374
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 STEERINGLOCK
STARTº Ð Starter motor on. The key will return to the
ONº position when released.
For starting tips, see page 377.
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.

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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 214.
Vehicles with rear view monitor system Ð
When the selector lever is shifted into Rº position with the
ignition switch in the ONº position, rear view monitor system
will activate. For instructions, see Rear view monitor systemº
on page 390.

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REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by
displaying an image of the rear of the vehicle while
backing up. The displayed image on the screen is a
horizontally reversed mirror image of the inside rear view
mirror.
To display the rear view image on the screen, place the
selector lever in the Rº position when the ignition switch
is in the ONº position.
If you move the selector lever out of the Rº position, the screen
returns to the previous screen. Operating another function of
the navigation system will display another screen.
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device
intended to assist back up. When backing up, be sure to check
behind and all around the vehicle visually.
CAUTION
 Never depend on the rear view monitor system
entirely when backing up. Always make sure your
intended path is clear.
Use caution just as you would when backing up any
vehicle.
 Never back up while looking only at the screen. The
image on the screen is different from actual
conditions. Depicted distances between objects and
flat surfaces will differ from actual distances. If you
back up w hile looking only at the screen, you may hit
a vehicle, a person or an object. When backing up, be
sure to check behind and all around the vehicle
visually and with mirrors before proceeding.
 Do not use the system when the back door is not
completely closed.
 If the back of the vehicle is hit, the position and
mounting angle of the camera may change. Be sure
to have the camera's position and mounting angle
checked at your Lexus dealer.
 If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot
water is poured on the vehicle in cold weather, the
system may not operate normally.

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If the camera lens becomes dirty, it cannot transmit
a clear image. If water droplets, snow, or mud adhere
to the lens, rinse with water and wipe with a soft cloth.
If the lens is extremely dirty, wash it with a mild
cleanser and rinse.
 The displayed image may become darker and moving
images may be slightly distorted when the system is
cold. When backing up, be sure to check behind and
all around the vehicle visually and with mirror before
proceeding.AREA DISPLAYED ON SCREEN
Image is displayed approximately level on screen.

DRIVING TIPS
4526. Make sure the hitch is disconnected. If not, raise the hitch
higher and repeat steps 2 through 5.
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.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
587
13MIR
HEATER10Outside rear view mirror
defogger
14STOP10
Stop lights, high m ounted
stoplight, shift lock control
system, vehicle stability control
system, electronic m odulated
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
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
23HEATER NO.27.5Air conditioning system
24DEFOG30Rear window defogger

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
588
25AIRSUSNO.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, rear view
monitor system
30ECU-B NO.210Theft deterrent system
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
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

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
590
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, kinetic
dynamic suspension system
56RR WSH15Rear window washer
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
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, rear view
monitor system, tire pressure
warning system

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
591
58IG110
Air conditioning system, back-up
lights, rear window defogger,
seat heaters, vehicle stability
control system
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
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
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, rear view monitor
system
66CIG10Cigarette lighter
67POWER
OR TI&TE30Power windows, moon roof, tilt
and telescopic steering