key Lexus GX470 2006 Basic Functions In Frequent Use / LEXUS 2006 GX470 (OM60B99U) Workshop Manual

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Rear
To use the ashtray, raise the lid.
When finished with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it in
the ashtray to prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire.
After using the ashtray, close the lid completely.
To remove the ashtray, raise the lid and pull it out.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
sudden stop while driving, always completely close the
ashtray after use.
POWER OUTLETS
12 VDC
The power outlet is designed for power supply for car
accessories.
The ignition key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position for t\
he
power outlet to be used.
NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the
electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12
VDC/120W.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
use the power outlet longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

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Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is
not in use. Inserting anything other than an
appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any
liquid to get into the outlet may cause electrical
failure or short circuits.
11 5 VA C
This power outlet is designed for use as a power supply
for electric appliances in the vehicle.
The key must be in the “ON” position for the power outlet to be
used.
The maximum capacity for this power outlet is 115 V AC/100W.
If you attempt to use an appliance that requires more than 115
VAC or 100W, the protection circuit will activate and cut the
power supply. The power supply will restart automatically
when you use an appliance that operates within the 115
VAC/100W limits.
 Main switch
To use the power outlet, push the main switch on the
instrument panel.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power outlet
is ready for use.
Push the main switch once again to turn the power outlet off.
When the power outlet is not in use, make sure that the main
switch is turned off.

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NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
use the power outlet longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
 Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is
not in use. Inserting anything other than an
appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any
liquid to get into the outlet may cause electrical
failure or short circuits.
The power outlet is not designed for the following electric
appliances even though their power consumption is
under 115 VAC/100W. These appliances may not operate
properly.
Appliances with high initial peak wattage: Cathode−ray
tube type televisions, compressor −driven refrigerators,
electric pumps, electric tools, etc.
 Measuring devices which process precise data: Medical
equipment, measuring instruments, etc.
 Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power
supply: Microcomputer −controlled electric blankets, touch
sensor lamps, etc.
Certain electrical appliances may cause radio noise.
GLOVE BOX
1Unlock2Open3Lock
To use the glove box:
Open by pulling the lever.
Lock by inserting the master key and turning it clockwise.
Unlock by inserting the master key and turning it
counterclockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glove box light will come on when the
glove box door is open.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the glove box door closed
while driving.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
104To slide open the tiltedup moon roof:
Push the switch on the “SLIDE OPEN” side to tilt down the
moon roof. After releasing the switch, push the switch on the
same side again.
1Tilt down2Tilt up
To tilt up the moon roof, push the switch on the “TILT UP”
side for about 1 second. The moon roof will fully tilt up.
To stop partway, push the same side or “SLIDE OPEN”
side briefly.
To tilt down the moon roof, push the switch on the “SLIDE
OPEN” side for about 1 second. The moon roof will fully
tilt down. To stop partway, push the same side or “TILT
UP” side briefly.
To operate the moon roof, the ignition key must be in the “ON”
position. Key off operation:
Even if the ignition key is turned to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position, the moon roof can be operated until
a front door is opened (or for 43 seconds).
To tilt up the slideopened moon roof:
Push the switch on the “TILT UP” side to close the moon roof
fully. After releasing the switch, push the switch on the same
side again.

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Operating the moon roof from outside the
vehicle
The moon roof can be operated using an ignition key.*NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivate.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
 Close Open
Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the driver’s
door.
To close the moon roof: Turn the key in the locking direction
and hold it.
To open the moon roof: Turn the key in the unlocking
direction and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the moon roof begins to open. To
stop in the middle, return the key. The moon roof also can be opened using the wireless remote
control. For details, see page 17.
Jam protection function

If something gets caught between the moon roof and frame
during slide closing operation, the moon roof stops and
opens half way, and the deflector stops and raises fully.
 If something gets caught between the moon roof and frame
during tilting down operation, the moon roof stops and
opens fully.
If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may
work even if nothing is caught.
If the moon roof does not operate
automatically
If the moon roof does not operate automatically or the jam
protection function does not operate correctly, you should
normalize the moon roof.
To normalize the moon roof, push and hold the switch on the
“TILT UP” side until the moon roof tilts all the way up and then
tilts down a little automatically.
Make sure that the moon roof opens and closes automatically.
If the moon roof cannot be operated properly, have it checked
by your Lexus dealer.

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CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads,
hands and ot her parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, they could
be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
 Before you close the moon roof, always make sure
there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also
make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and
other parts of the body in the roof opening. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the
closing roof, it could result in death or serious injury.
When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure
it is safe to do so.
 Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave
your vehicle.
 Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone
in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the moon roof
switch and get trapped in the roof opening.
Unattended person (particularly a small child) can be
involved in a serious accident.
 Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof
opening.
Never try jamming any part of your body to activate
the jam protection function intentionally, as it could
result in a serious injury.
 The jam protection function may not work if
something gets caught just before the moon roof
fully closed.

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Two buckles and tabs for third center seat belt.
The 2 buckles for the third center seat belt are distinguished
with colors of the buckle release button. Also the 2 tabs have
different shape for its end so that the belt is not buckled in the
wrong place.
1Buckle with light gray buckle release button:
Properly matches with concave end tab
2Buckle with red buckle release button:
Properly matches with round end tab
To release the concave end tab, insert the key into the hole on
buckle with light gray buckle release button and allow the belt
to retract.

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Do not place luggage heavier than specified on the
roof luggage carrier. Such luggage may cause the
curtain shield airbags and seat belt pretensioners to
inflate accidentally, which could result in death or
serious injury. For details, see “Roof luggage
carrier” on page 107.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or serious injury. Consult your Lexus dealer about any
repair and modification.
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following changes without
consulting your Lexus dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the seat belt
pretensioners in some cases.
 Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile
twoway radio, cassette tape player or CD player
 Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor
assemblies
 Modification of the suspension system
 Modification of the front end structure
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar,
etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to
the front end
 Repairs made on or near the front fenders, the front
end structure and console
This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to
the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This
means the seat belt pretensioners are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor
assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag
sensor assemblies, curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies,
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch,
front passenger occupant classification system, “AIRBAG ON”
indicator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s
seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
inflators, warning light, “RSCA OFF” indicator light,
interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see
“Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page
51.)

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If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction of the
airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
 The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” position or remains on for more than 6 seconds
or flashes.
 The light comes on or starts flashing while driving.
 If either front seat belt does not retract or cannot be pulled
out due to a malfunction or activation of the relevant front
seat belt pretensioner.
 The seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area
has been damaged.
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible:
The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was
involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause
the front seat belt pretensioners to operate.
 The front seat belt pretensioner assembly is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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The indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to
the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This
means the SRS front airbags are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor
assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag
sensor assemblies, curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies,
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch,
front passenger occupant classification system, “AIRBAG ON”
indicator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s
seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
inflators, warning light, “RSCA OFF” indicator light,
interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see
“Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page
51.) If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” position or remains on for more than 6 seconds
or flashes.
 The light comes on or starts flashing while driving.
The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will
be illuminated if there is a malfunction in the front passenger
occupant classification system.