key Lexus GX470 2006 Engine / LEXUS 2006 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60B99U)

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IF YOUR ENGINE STALLS WHILEDRIVING
If your engine stalls while driving...
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move
cautiously off the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or “LOCK”, and try starting the
engine again.
If the engine will not start, see “If your vehicle will not start”\
.
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the
brakes and steering will not work, so steering and
braking will be much harder than usual.
IF YOUR VEHICLE WILL NOT START
(a) Simple checks
Before making these checks, make sure you have followed the
correct starting procedure instructions in “How to start the
engine” on page 348 and that you have sufficient fuel. Since
your vehicle is equipped with the engine immobilizer system,
also check whether the other keys will start the engine. If they
work, your key may be broken. Have the key checked at your
Lexus dealer. If none of your keys work, there may be a
malfunction in the immobilizer system. Call your Lexus dealer.
See “Keys” on page 8.
If the engine is not turning over or is turning over too
slowly —
1. Check that the battery terminals are tight and clean.
2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch on the interior light.
3. If the light is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked,
the battery is discharged. You may try jump starting. See “(c)
Jump starting” for further instruction.
If the light is O.K., but the engine still will not start, it needs
adjustment or repair. Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside
Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See
“Foreword”.)

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NOTICE
Do not pull or pushstart the vehicle. It may damage
the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts.
Also the threeway catalytic converter may overheat
and become a fire hazard.
If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not
start —
1. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or “LOCK” and try starting the
engine again.
2. The engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking.
See “(b) Starting a flooded engine” for further instructions.
3. If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair.
Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service
Assistance. (See “Foreword”.)
(b) Starting a flooded engine
If the engine will not start, your engine may be flooded
because of repeated cranking.
If this happens, turn the ignition key to “START” with the
accelerator pedal fully depressed, and hold the key at this
position for about 30 seconds. Then the cranking hold function
stops cranking automatically, and you can try starting the
engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal.
If the engine does not start, wait a few minutes and try again.
If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair.
Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service
Assistance. (See “Foreword”.)
(c) Jump starting
To avoid serious personal injury and damage to your
vehicle which might result from battery explosion, acid
burns, electrical burns, or damaged electronic
components, these instructions must be followed
precisely.
If you are unsure about how to follow this procedure, we
strongly recommend that you seek help from your Lexus
dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance.
(See “Foreword”.)

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430If the first start attempt is not successful...
Check
that the clamp on the jumper cables are tight. Recharge
the discharged battery with the jumper cables connected for
several minutes and restart your engine in the normal way.
If the another attempt is not successful, the battery may be
depleted. Have it checked at your Lexus dealer.
IF YOU CANNOT INCREASE ENGINE SPEED
If engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal
is depressed, there may be a problem somewhere in the
electronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. However, if you depress the
accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic throttle control system
is corrected during low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and the ignition key is
turned to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
CAUTION
Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal
operation.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
452A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the
brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only on hard
−surfaced
roads for a short distance and at low speeds. Also, the wheels,
axles, drive train, steering and brakes must all be in good
condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. Avoid
sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet
and towing cable or chain. The eyelet and towing cable
or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use
in towing vehicles. Securely fasten the cable or chain
to the towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, check that the center differential is unlocked.
(The indicator light must be off with the ignition on.) Release
the parking brake and put the transmission in “N”. The ignition
key must be in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine running).
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the
brakes and steering will not work so steering and
braking will be much harder than usual.
Emergency towing hook precautions:
 Before emergency towing, check that the eyelet is not
broken or damaged and that the installation bolts are not
loose.
 Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
 Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady and even force.
 To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not pull from the side or at
a vertical angle. Always pull straight ahead.

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CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is used to get out when
your vehicle becomes stuck in the mud, sand or other
condition from which the vehicle cannot be driven out
under its own power, make sure to observe the
precautions mentioned below. Otherwise, excessive
stress will be put on the eyelet and the towing cable or
chain may break, causing serious injury or damage.
If the towing vehicle can hardly move, do not forcibly
continue the towing. Contact your Lexus dealer or a
commercial tow truck service for assistance.
 Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
 Keep away from the vehicle during towing.
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle:
The following methods are effective to use when your
vehicle is stuck in the mud, sand or other condition from
which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own
power. Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. In
addition, keep away from the vehicles and towing cable or
chain when towing.
 Remove the sand and soil in the front and the back of the
tires.
 Place stones or wood under the tires.
IF YOU CANNOT SHIFT AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER
If you cannot shift the selector lever out of “P” position to
other positions even tho ugh the brake pedal is depressed,
use the shift lock override button as follows:
1Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2Pry up the cover with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent.

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INFORMATION
If the number you spoke is repeated incorrectly, just
say “Clear” and the last number will be erased. Try
saying the number again.
 If you get a “Pardon” response, no digit was recorded
by the system; just try again. See “VOICE
COMMANDS/SPEECH RECOGNITION” on page 474
for more tips.
 If you have trouble getting numbers correctly into the
system, store up to 20 frequently called numbers
using the nametag feature directory, so the system
will remember them. After you have stored a number
with a nametag, then you simply say “Call” and the
nametag in order to call the number.
 To differentiate pound and star from other numbers
and commands, you must use the commands
“Pound key” and “Star key”.
To place a call using a stored nametag:
See “STORING/DELETING NUMBERS IN MEMORY
(NAMETAGS)” on page 470 for instructions on how to set up
nametags.
1. Press the phone button.
You will hear “Lexus Link ready”.
2. Say “Call”.
You will hear “Nametag, please”.
3. Say the stored name.
You will hear “Calling” (nametag you said).
To place a call using the “Redial” command:
1. Press the phone button.
You will hear “Lexus Link ready”.
2. Say “Redial”.
You will hear “Redialing” (number).

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468To recall a number from Lexus Link:
The Lexus Link Advisor can download a phone number from
the Lexus Link database to your personal calling system. You
can dial it at a later time using personal calling.
1. Press the phone button.
You will hear “Lexus Link ready”.
2. Say “Number recall”.
You will hear “Connecting to number recall”.
RECEIVING A CALL
If someone calls your wireless phone number, you will
hear a
phoneringing sound and the green indicator light
on the overhead console flashes. To answer the call,
simply press the phone button. If you are not answering
within 30 seconds, the system will terminate receiving the
call.
ENDING A CALL
When your call is finished, press the phone button to end
the call. It is not possible to end a call using voice
commands. ACCESSING VOICEMAIL AND SENDING NUMBER
TONES TO AUTOMATED SYSTEMS
The voiceactivated key pad feature of personal calling
allows access to most voicemail system. It also allows
you to respond to number requests from computer
systems,
such as “Press 1 for sales; press 2 for service”.
Once you receive the request for a number while in a call, press
the PTT button on the overhead console. Note that this feature
works only during a call.
If you press the PTT button and do not speak a command
within 5 seconds, or if you press the button a second time, the
system will respond with “Good −bye”. This means the system
exited the PTT command and your original call is still
connected. Press the PTT button to try again.
Voice activated keypad example:
1. Connect a call using the personal calling.
2. Press the PTT button.
You will hear “First digit to send, please”.
3. Say the first number.
You will hear the number you said or tone.
4. Say the second number.
You will hear the number you said or tone.
5. Continue to say the succeeding numbers one by one
until finished.
Lexus Link will confirm each number by repeating it back to
you.

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6. Say “Dial”.
Lexus Link sends the numbers requested, then returns to the
call.
Voicemail example:
1. Press the phone button.
You will hear “Lexus Link ready”.
2. Say “Call”.
You will hear “Nametag, please”.
3. Say “Voicemail” (previously stored).
You will hear “Calling voicemail”. You will hear ringing and then
“You have reached the voicemail for company. If you are
subscriber, press pound.”
4. Press the PTT button.
You will hear “First digit to send, please”.
5. Say “Pound key”.
You will hear “Pound key”.
6. Say “Dial”.
Lexus Link sends tone and you will hear “Mailbox number,
please”.
7. Press the PTT button.
You will hear “First digit to send, please”.
8. Say “Four”.
You will hear “Four”.
9. Say “Six”.
You will hear “Six”.
10. Say “Zero”.
You will hear “Zero”.
11. Say “Eight”.
You will hear “Eight”.
12. Say “Dial”.
Lexus Link sends tones. Voicemail will respond to 4608.
Automated system example:
1. Press the phone button.
You will hear “Lexus Link ready”.
2. Say “Call”.
You will hear “Nametag, please”.
3. Say “Business”.
You will hear “Calling business”. “To talk to engineering, press
1; to talk to sales, press 2; to talk to customer care, press 3.”
4. Press the PTT button.
You will hear “First digit to send, please”.
5. Say “One”.
You will hear “One”.

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4706. Say “Dial”.
Lexus
Link sends tone. The system will respond to the number
1.
INFORMATION
 To differentiate pound and star from other numbers
and commands, you must use the commands
“Pound key” and “Star key”.
 The Lexus Link voiceactivated keypad understands
only numbers, star key and pound key. It does not
understand stored nametags.
 You can erase the last number entered by saying
“Clear”.
STORING/DELETING NUMBERS IN MEMORY
(NAMETAGS)
Your Lexus Link System can store up to 20 phone
numbers. These numbers can be dialed by sim ply saying
“Call”, then saying the nametag.
Tips for creating nametags:
 Short nametags that are similar may be easily confused by
the system. You may get better recognition of your
nametags if you make them longer, for example “George
Washington” (no pause), instead of “George” only.
 The best way to store a nametag is when it is quiet inside the
vehicle. The vehicle should be stationary and the air
conditioning fan turned off.
 When you have finished speaking your phone number, you
do not need to say “Store number” or “Dial” to indicate that\
you are done. If you pause and say nothing, the system will
ask you if you want to store or dial. Say “Yes”.

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Personal calling: oneword commands

Commands — The personal calling system listens for only
one word at a time. (There are some exceptions: two− word
phrases that are spoken and understood as a single word,
e.g., “Advanced services” and “My number”)
 Numbers — When inputting a phone number, the personal
calling system listens for a continuous string of digits. It can
recognize 7 −, 10−, and 11−digit numbers as well as the
number 911. When inputting security codes or
voice−activated keypad numbers, you must say them one
digit at a time.
 Say “Help” at the “Lexus Link ready” prompt to hear the list
of personal calling commands. Tips for entering a phone number using the dial and store
commands:

Say the entire 7 −, 10− , or 11 −digit number and wait for the
system to respond. You do not need to say “Dial”, “Store”,
or “Verify” after the phone number.
 If you want to enter a number that is not 7−, 10− or 11 −digit,
use the digit dial or digit store commands.
 Do not pause between the digits. If there is a long pause
between digits, the system may think that you have finished
saying the entire number.
 The system does not recognize the words “Hundred” or
“Thousand”. Instead, you must say each digit. For
example, a number starting with “1 −800 ...” is pronounced
“one−eight−zero−zero...”.
 The system often works better when the digits are combined
smoothly into a single phrase. Try saying the entire phone
number more rapidly.
 If problems continue when saying the entire phone number,
try using the digit dial or digit store commands to enter one
digit at a time.