height Lexus GX470 2007 Instrument cluster / LEXUS 2007 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60C64U)

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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 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 162
Automatic air conditioning system (without navigation
system)............................................ 162
Rear cooler system....................... 168
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 169
3-2. Using the audio system.............. 171 Audio system type .......................... 171
Using the radio............................... 173
Using the CD player..................... 181
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................................. 188
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 194
Using the AUX adapter ............. 197
Using the steering switches ...... 198
3-3. Using the rear audio system ....................................... 200
Rear seat entertainment system features ......................... 200
Using the DVD player (DVD video)............................... 205
Using the DVD player (video CD) .................................... 212
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ................. 214
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Shift lever P. 98
Cigarette lighter P. 238
Ashtray P. 237
Shift lock override button P. 368
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: If equipped
Four-wheel drive control lever P. 121
Seat heater switches P. 241
AUX adapter P. 197
Power outlet P. 239
Height control switches
Damping mode select switch
P. 123, P. 129
“DAC” switch P. 130
Parking brake lever P. 102

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Before driving
1-3. Adjustable components
Front seats
Seat position fore/aft control switch
Seatback angle control switch
Seat cushion (front) angle control switch*
Vertical height control switch*
Lumbar support control switch
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1-3. Adjustable components
Head restraints
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■Vertical adjustment
Grip the head restraint and
move it up or down.
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Grip the head restraint and
remove while holding the
lock release button.
■ Horizontal adjustment
Grip the head restraint and twist
to tilt forward or backward.
Lock
release
button
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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1-3. Adjustable components
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Before driving
Third center seat belt (vehicles with third seats)The third center seat belt is a 3-point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both
seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for
proper operation. Make sure that the buckle with the
light gray buckle release button is
securely latched for ready use of
the center seat belt.
■Adjusting the height of the belt (front and second outboard seats)
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Down
Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
click.

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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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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. (P. 100)
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident.
●Be careful when driving on slippery surfaces, as the vehicle may spin or skid when
downshifting, rapidly accelerating, braking or turning.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may
result in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are
not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do
not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability
tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and
death or serious injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the
tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such
speeds.
●If you drive through deep water over ab out 20 in. (500 mm) in depth, put the
vehicle height in the “HI” mode using the active height select switch and then turn
off the active height control suspension by pushing the height control switch.
Drive your vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or less.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
■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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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Rear height control air suspension
The rear height control air suspension adjusts the rear vehicle height in
accordance with driving conditions. There are 3 selectable modes, “HI”
(high), “N” (normal), and “LO” (low).
■Height control switch
“▲ ” (Up) switch
“ ▼ ” (Down) switch
“OFF” switch
Push while the vehicle is
stopped. The “OFF” indicator
light will come on, and the vehi-
cle height will be fixed in the
current mode. Push the switch
again to turn the system back
on.
■ Height control indicator lights
Height control mode indica-
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Height control “OFF” indica-
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Vehicle height modesPress “ ▲” to step up one mode, and “ ▼” to step down one mode.
(e.g. When in the low mode, press “ ▲” once to switch to the normal
mode, and twice to switch to the high mode.)
■ “HI” (high) mode
Rear vehicle height is 1.6 in. (40 mm) higher than the normal mode
height.
This mode is suitable when driving on bumpy roads or through water.
High mode is only available when th e vehicle speed is under 19 mph
(30 km/h).
■ “N” (normal) mode
The standard vehicle height. This mode is suitable for ordinary driving.
■ “LO” (low) mode
Rear vehicle height is 0.8 in. (20 mm) lower than the normal mode
height.
This mode allows easy access to the vehicle.
Low mode is only available when th e vehicle speed is under 7 mph (12
km/h).
Conditions for changing the vehicle height mode
Some modes may not be selectable depending on the vehicle speed.
Refer to the following table.
Low modeNormal modeHigh mode
Under 7 mph (12 km/h)Ye sYe sYe s
Under 19 mph (30 km/h)NoYe sYe s
19 mph (30 km/h) or overNoYe sNo