instrument cluster Lexus GX470 2007 Audio/Video System / LEXUS 2007 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60C64U)

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1-1. Key information .............................. 2Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors......................................... 4
Wireless remote control ................. 4
Side doors ............................................. 6
Back door .............................................. 11
1-3. Adjustable components ............. 13 Front seats ........................................... 13
Rear seats ............................................ 15
Driving position memory system ............................................... 24
Head restraints................................. 26
Seat belts ............................................ 28
Steering wheel.................................. 35
Inside rear view mirror.................. 36
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 37
Roof luggage carrier ..................... 39
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof ........... 41
Power windows................................. 41
Moon roof .......................................... 43
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 46 Opening the fuel tank cap........... 46 1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 49
Engine immobilizer system ......... 49
Alarm..................................................... 51
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 53
1-7. Safety information ....................... 54 Correct driving posture ............... 54
SRS airbags ....................................... 56
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 69
Child restraint sy stems ................. 74
Installing child restraints ............... 77
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 88 Driving the vehicle ......................... 88
Starting the engine ......................... 95
Automatic transmission................ 98
Turn signal lever.............................. 101
Parking brake ................................. 102
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 103 Gauges and meters ..................... 103
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 105
Trip information display .............. 108
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2When driving

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2-1. Driving procedures ................. 88Driving the vehicle ...................... 88
Starting the engine ...................... 95
Automatic transmission ............. 98
Turn signal lever ........................... 101
Parking brake ............................... 102
2-2. Instrument cluster................... 103 Gauges and meters .................. 103
Indicators and warning lights.............................................. 105
Trip information display............ 108 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers.................... 111
Headlight switch............................ 111
Fog light switch ............................. 113
Windshield wipers and washer ........................................... 114
Rear window wiper and washer ........................................... 117
2-4. Using other driving systems ..................................... 118
Cruise control ............................... 118
Four-wheel drive system ........... 121
Rear height control air suspension ................................ 123
Electronic modulated suspension .................................. 129
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) ....................... 130
Driving assist systems............... 132
2-5. Driving information................ 135 Off-road precautions ............... 135
Cargo and luggage................... 140
Vehicle load limits ...................... 144
Winter driving tips ..................... 146
Trailer towing................................ 150
Dinghy towing ............................. 160

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Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target
region.

The following gauges and meters illuminate when the ignition switch is
in the “ON” position.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset knob
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and holding
the knob will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being displayed.

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Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Brighter
Darker
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the ta chometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Check
the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 3 7 3 )

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depend-
ing on the target region.
Center panel

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
( P. 1 0 1 )“RSCA OFF” indicator
(P. 6 8 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 111)Downhill assist control
system indicator
( P. 1 3 0 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 111)
(U.S.A.)
Engine oil replacement
reminder light ( P. 3 5 0 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 111) Slip indicator
(P. 1 3 3 )
Security indicator
(P. 4 9 ) “VSC OFF” indicator
(P. 121)
Shift position indicators
(P. 99)Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 121)
Height control indicator
( P. 1 2 3 ) “AIRBAG ON” indicator
( P. 6 9 )
Automatic transmission
second start indicator
( P. 99)“AIRBAG OFF” indicator
( P. 6 9 )
Cruise control indicator
( P. 118)
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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you turn the ignition swit ch to the “ON” position, this could mean
that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 3 4 7 )
*: These lights turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is running, or afte r a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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Trip information display
Display light controlPush and hold the “MOD E” button until “ILL” appears on the display.
Push “ ▲” or “▼ ” to adjust the brightness.
You can adjust the brightness to 3 levels (when the tail lights are off) or 6 lev-
els (when the tail lights are on).
The trip information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data.
Trip information display
•Clock(P. 235)
• Outside temperature display
( P. 2 3 6 )
• Average fuel consumption
• Current fuel consumption
• Driving range
• Average vehicle speed
• Barometer
• Altimeter
• Driving time
Display items can be switched
by pushing the “MODE” button.

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Trip information■ Driving range
■ Average fuel consumption after refueling
■ Current fuel consumption
■ Average vehicle speed Displays the estimated maximum distance that can
be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel
consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
Displays the average fuel
consumption since the
vehicle was last refueled.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the engine
was started or the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pushing the “DISP” switch
for longer than 1 second when the average vehicle
speed is displayed.

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■Barometer
■ Altimeter
■ Current fuel consumption
Displays the atmospheric pressure in the vehicle.
The displayed atmospheric pressure ranges from 17.8
IN.HG (600 hPa) up to 31.0 IN.HG (1050 hPa).
Displays the approximate altitude.
The displayed altitude ranges from -1500 ft. (-500 m)
up to 13000 ft. (4000 m).
Displays the elapsed time after the engine starts.
When the engine is started, driving time is counted
from 0:00.
Up to 19:59 (19 hours, 59 minutes) can be displayed.
■Altimeter mode
The indicated altitude of a single position may deviate according to the atmospheric
pressure and temperature.
While the altitude mode is displayed, push the “ ▲” or “▼ ” button to increase/
decrease the altitude by 50 ft. (or 10 m).
To reset the adjusted altitude, push and hold the “RESET” button for more than 1
second.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the display.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.