Lexus GX470 2005 Engine / LEXUS 2005 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60B11U)

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NOTICE
To maintain the rain clearing ability, and prevent themirrors from being scratched, observe the followingprecautions.

Do not use any glass cleaners that containcompounds.

If ice should jam the mirror, do not scrape the mirror.Use a spray de±icer to free the mirror.

Wash off any wax stuck to the mirrors with neutraldetergent and rinse thoroughly as any wax on thesurface of the mirrors can cause the rain clearingeffect to be lost.

Do not use any water repellents as they can destroythe rain clearing effect. If any repellent gets stuck onthe surface of the mirrors, wash it off with neutraldetergent, then rinse thoroughly.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
FOR U.S. OWNERS
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSFOR U.S. OWNERS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which
could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. (Toll±free: 1±800±25±LEXUS).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll±free at 1±800±424±9393 (or
366±0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline.

GAS STATION INFORMATION

Fuel selection:
Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of
premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or higher is recommended.

Fuel tank capacity:
87 L (23 gal., 19.1 Imp. gal.)

Engine oil:
ªToyota Genuine Motor Oilº or equivalent
Oil grade: API grade SL ªEnergy±Conservingº or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W±30
Oil capacity:
Drain and refill With filter 6.2 L (6.5 qt., 5.5 Imp. qt.)
Without filter 5.7 L (6.0 qt., 5.0 Imp. qt.)
See page 555 for detailed information.

Engine coolant:
Capacity: 12.9 L (13.6 qt., 11.4 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Ð ªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº or similar
high quality ethylene glycol based non±silicate, non±amine,
non±nitrite, and non±borate coolant with long±life hybrid
organic acid technology (Coolant with long±life hybrid
organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
For checking the engine coolant, see page 560.

Automatic transmission:
Fluid type Ð ªToyota Genuine ATF WSº
See page 568 for detailed information.

Tire information:
See pages 574 through 597 for detailed information.

Tire inflation pressure:
Tire size: P265/65R17 110S
Tire inflation pressure: 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 32 psi)

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You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper maintenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Lexus authorized Repair Manual tells you
how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to
correctly perform your own maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running
order is to maintain it properly from the moment you
drive it off the showroom floor.
The Lexus authorized Repair Manual is packed with
literally everything you need to know to perform your
own maintenance in virtually every area of your new
vehicle.

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Maintenance procedures for the engine, chassis,
body, electrical system, and more, are clearly
explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tune±up
Periodic maintenance and tune±up helps to prevent small
problems from growing into larger ones later on. The repair
manual outlines exactly what maintenance is required and
clearly explains how to do the work yourself step±by±step.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug replacement,
valve clearance adjustment and engine oil and filter
replacement.
Where to obtain theRepair Manual
The repair manual for GX470 may be purchased from any
Lexus dealer or the Material Distribution Center. To purchase
the repair manual, please contact your Lexus dealer or call the
Material Distribution Center toll±free at 1±800±622±2033.

WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU - PLEASE BUCKLE UP
Lexus has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.
Lexus belts are:

Comfortable

Easy to use

Convenient
We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.
2005 GX470 from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM60B11U)