Lexus GX470 2007 Using other driving systems /

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For US ownersReporting safety defects for US owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

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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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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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Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................................. 215
Using the video mode ................. 217
Changing the initial setting ....... 218
3-4. Using the interior lights .......... 225 Interior lights list............................ 225
3-5. Using the storage features ..................................... 228
List of storage fe atures............... 228
3-6. Other interior features........... 233 Sun visors......................................... 233
Vanity mirror .................................. 234
Clock ................................................. 235
Outside temperature display ............................................ 236
Ashtrays ........................................... 237
Cigarette lighter .......................... 238
Power outlet ................................... 239
Seat heaters ..................................... 241
Armrest ............................................ 243
Floor mats........................................ 244
Luggage compartment features .......................................... 245
Garage door opener ................. 248
Compass.......................................... 253
Lexus Link System ....................... 257 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 272
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......................... 272
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............................ 274
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 277 Maintenance requirements ..... 277
General maintena nce ................ 279
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 282
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance........................... 283
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 283
Hood.................................................. 286
Engine compartment.................. 287
Tires .................................................. 302
Tire inflation pressure................ 309
Wheels............................................... 313
Air conditioning filter................... 315
Wireless remote control battery ............................................. 317
Rear seat entertainment system controller ........................ 319
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 321
Light bulbs ........................................ 331
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5-1. Essential information .............. 338If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................. 338
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 343
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 344
Event data recorder .................... 345
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ............................... 347
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... ....... 347
If you have a flat tire..................... 356
If the engine will not start .......... 367
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................. 368
If you lose your keys .................... 369
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................... 370
If your vehicle overheats ........... 373
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 375 6-1. Specifications ............................ 378
Maintenance data ........................ 378
Fuel information ............................ 387
Tire information ........................... 390
6-2. Customization .......................... 398 Customizable features ............. 398
6-3. Initialization ................................ 401 Items to initialize ............................ 401
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.................................. 404
Alphabetical index................... 406
What to do if................................ 414
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Headlight (high beam) P. 111
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 101
Fog light P. 113
Side marker light P. 111
Headlight (low beam) P. 111
Hood P. 286
Parking light
P. 111
Windshield wipers P. 114Moon roof P. 43
Outside rear viewmirror
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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 302
P. 356
P. 385
P. 390
Tail lights P. 111
Side marker light P. 111
Back door P. 11
Rear window defogger

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Door P. 6
Fuel filler door P. 46
Turn signal light P. 101

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Power window
switch
P. 41
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belt P. 28
Driver airbag P. 56
Floor mat P. 244
Door pocket P. 232
Head restraint P. 26
Front seat P. 13
SRS side airbag P. 56
Console box P. 229
Ashtray P. 237
Cup holders P. 231
Armrest P. 243

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Compass P. 253
Garage door opener switches P. 248
Personal light P. 226
Moon roof switch P. 43
Vanity mirror P. 234
Interior light P. 227
Sun visor P. 233
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 56
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: If equipped
Lexus Link System switches P. 257
Rear seat entertainmentsystem
 P. 200

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Driving position memory switches P. 24
Door lock switch P. 6
Window lock switch P. 41
Power window switches P. 41
Pictorial indexInterior