Lexus GX470 2006 Pictorial Index / LEXUS 2006 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60B99U)

Lexus GX470 2006 Pictorial Index / LEXUS 2006 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60B99U) GX470 2006 Lexus Lexus https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/36/29608/w960_29608-0.png Lexus GX470 2006 Pictorial Index / LEXUS 2006 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60B99U)
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350Correct 
use of the automatic transmission is explained in
the following parts.
(a) Normal driving
(b) Using engine braking
(c) Using the “3”, “2” and “L” positions

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1Brake pedal2“D” (Drive) position
2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the
selector lever to “D”.
Always  use the “D” position to improve fuel ec

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(b) Using engine braking
To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the
transmission in the way described below:
1Shift into the “4” position.  The transmission wil

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(c) Using the “3”, “2” and “L” positions
The “3”, “2” and “L” positions are used for strong engine\
 braking
as described previously.
With the selector

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354Vehicles with rear view monitor system —
When the selector lever is shifted into “R” position with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position, rear view monitor system

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(f) Good driving practice
If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between
the fourth and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope,
shift  the selector lever to

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FOUR�WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
(a) Four�wheel drive control
Use the four�wheel drive control lever and center
differential lock switch to select the following transfer  and
center di

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“L” (low speed position, center differential unlocked):
Lever at “L”, center differential lock switch left out
Use this for maximum power and traction.  Use this for c

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NOTICE
For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads,
unlock the center differential.  To prevent damage to the
center differential lock system, do not push the center
diff

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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 an
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