height Lexus GX470 2004 Pictorial Index / LEXUS 2004 GX470 FROM NOV. 2003 THROUGH DEC. 2003 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60A74U)

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
x
Page
1Driving position memory switches 208. . . . . . . . . . .
2Power window switches 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Power door lock switch 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Window lock switch 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Power rear view mirror control switches 213. . . . . .
6Side vents 237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 31, 33, 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Wiper and washer switch 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Center vents 237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Emergency flasher switch 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Car audio 244. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Multi-information display 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Automatic air conditioning controls 224. . . . . . . . . .
14Rear window defogger switch 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 61. . . . . .
16Glove box 88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Ashtray 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Cigarette lighter 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Seat heater switches 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Four-wheel drive control lever 384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
21Automatic transmission selector lever 376. . . . . . . .
22Parking brake lever 374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Center differential lock switch 384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Power outlet (12 VDC) 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Downhill assist control switch 408. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 402. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Rear height control air suspension
switches 395. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Ignition switch 372. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
292nd STRTº switch 384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30Tire pressure warning system
selector switch 425. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Cruise control switch 392. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Steering pad switches 265. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33Instrument panel light control dial 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34Hood lock release lever 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Fuel filler door opener 104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags
off switch 183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 44. . . . . . .
38Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 85. . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1Driving position memory switches 208. . . . . . . . . . .
2Power window switches 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Power door lock switch 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Window lock switch 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Power rear view mirror control switches 213. . . . . .
6Side vents 237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 31, 33, 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Wiper and washer switch 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Center vents 237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Emergency flasher switch 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Rear view monitor/navigation system display
(See the separate Navigation System
Owner's Manualº.) 388. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Multi-information display 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Automatic air conditioning controls 224. . . . . . . . . .
14Rear window defogger switch 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 61. . . . . .
16Glove box 88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Car audio 244. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Ashtray 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Cigarette lighter 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Seat heater switches 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
21Four-wheel drive control lever 384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Automatic transmission selector lever 376. . . . . . . .
23Parking brake lever 374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Center differential lock switch 384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Power outlet (12 VDC) 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Downhill assist control switch 408. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 402. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Rear height control air suspension
switches 395. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Ignition switch 372. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
302nd STRTº switch 384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Tire pressure warning system
selector switch 425. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Cruise control switch 392. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33Steering pad switches 265. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34Instrument panel light control dial 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Hood lock release lever 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36Fuel filler door opener 104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags
off switch 183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 44. . . . . . .
39Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 85. . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1Automatic transmission second start
indicator light 384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Unengaged Parkº warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Low washer fluid warning light 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Automatic transmission indicator lights 376. . . . . .
6Driver's seat belt reminder light 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Turn signal indicator light 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Brake system warning light 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Headlight high beam indicator light 33. . . . . . . . . . . .
10ABSº warning light 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Open door warning light 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Tachometer 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Headlight indicator light 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14Cruise control indicator light 392. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Engine oil replacement reminder light 67. . . . . . . . . .
16Slip indicator light 404, 406, 409, 411. . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Low engine oil pressure warning light 66. . . . . . . . . . Page
18Discharge warning light 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Engine coolant temperature gauge 54. . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Malfunction indicator lamp 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Vehicle stability control system off
indicator light 406. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22RSCA OFFº indicator light 183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23KDSSº warning light 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Center differential lock indicator light 384. . . . . . . .
25VSC TRACº warning light 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Downhill assist control system
indicator light 408. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Rear height control indicator lights 401. . . . . . . . . . .
28Security indicator light 14, 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29SRS warning light 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30Trip meter reset knob 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Odometer and trip meter 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Low fuel level warning light 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33Low tire pressure warning light 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34Fuel gauge 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PICTORIAL INDEX
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SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL
Page
1Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch 211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Seat position, seat cushion
angle and height control
switch 119, 120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Seatback angle control switch 120. . .
4Lumbar support control
switch 121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each Section.

Seat position
Head restraint angle Head restraint heightLumbar supportSeatback angle Seat cushion heightSeat cushion angle

TILT STEERING WHEEL

TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL
To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired angle, push
the control switch in the required direction and release the
button when the steering wheel reaches the desired angle.
To move the steering wheel to the desired position, push the
control switch away from you or pull it toward you until the
steering wheel reaches the desired position.
BPY020
(7.2/5.5)
BPY021
(7.2/59.5)
QUICK REFERENCE
2
1. DRIVER'S SEAT 2. STEERING WHEEL

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
11 9
Adjusting front seats
16PY001

1Seat position, seat cushion angle and height control
switch
2Seatback angle control switch
3Lumbar support control switch
Adjusting seat position
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat in that position. Do not
place anything under the seat, as this might interfere with the
seat movement.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
120
Adjusting seatback angle
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seatback in that position.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a
collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than
needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in
a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front
passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the
seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past
your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the
abdomen. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the
seat is reclined, the greater the risk of personal injury.
Adjusting seat cushion angle and height
(Driver's seat only)
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat cushion in that position.

SECTION 3 ± 1
366
STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three-way catalytic converters367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine exhaust caution370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting the engine372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch with steering lock372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake374 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine374 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four-wheel drive system384 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view monitor system388 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control392 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear height control air suspension395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic modulated suspension402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Active traction control system403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle stability control system405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downhill assist control system408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hill-start assist control system411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system413 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire pressure warning system417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators426 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited-slip differential427 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

STARTING AND DRIVING
372
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 374.
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
395
REAR HEIGHT CONTROL AIR
SUSPENSION
This rear height control air suspension controls the
vehicle height depending on the vehicle driving condition.
Select your desired height among the HIº (high), Nº
(normal) and LOº (low) modes with the height select
switch.
(a) Vehicle height modes
Nº (normal) mode: The vehicle height in this mode is
standard. Regardless of the number of occupants or the
luggage loading condition, the vehicle height is always
automatically adjusted to a fixed height in any mode while the
engine is running.
This mode is suitable for ordinary driving.HIº (high) mode: The vehicle height is about 40 mm (1.6 in.)
higher at the rear than the Nº mode height.
This mode is suitable when driving on the bumpy roads and
through water.
However, when the vehicle speed exceeds about 30 km/h (19
mph) or over in the HIº mode, the Nº mode is automatically
selected.
CAUTION
The HIº mode should be used for severe off-road
driving condition only. As the vehicle's center of gravity
is higher in this setting, the vehicle may become
unstable when turning abruptly resulting in accident.
LOº (low) mode: The vehicle height is about 20 mm (0.8 in.)
lower at the rear than the Nº mode height.
This mode allows you easy access to the vehicle (getting in and
out) and easy loading and unloading operation.
This mode is available when the vehicle speed is under about
12 km/h (7 mph).