brake Lexus GX470 2007 Using other driving systems / LEXUS 2007 GX470 QUICK REFERENCE MANUAL

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When Driving
Topic 3
Overview
Contents
Entering and Exiting
Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
lStartingP. 2 1
lAutomatic TransmissionP. 2 2
lParking BrakeP. 2 2
lTu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 2 3
lEmergency Flasher SwitchP. 2 3
lCruise ControlP. 2 4
lTrip Information DisplayP. 2 5
lRoll Sensing Of Curtain Shield
Airbags Off SwitchP. 2 5
lCenter Differential Lock
SwitchP. 2 6
lTi r e P r e s s u r e Wa r n i n g S e l e c t
SwitchP. 2 6
lKeysP. 7
lTheft Deterrent System P.8
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
lCigarette LighterP. 2 6
lPow e r O u t l e t sP. 2 7
lFour-Wheel Drive Control
LeverP. 2 7
lDamping Mode Select
SwitchP. 2 8
lRear Height Control
SwitchP. 2 8
l“DAC” SwitchP. 2 8
lFront SeatsP.1 1
lSecond SeatsP.1 2
lThird SeatsP.1 3
lDriving Position Memory
SystemP.1 5
lHead RestraintsP.1 6
lSeatbeltsP.1 6
lOutside Rear View MirrorsP.1 7
lInside Rear View MirrorP.1 7
lSteering WheelP.1 8

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Trip-information display P.25
Parking brake lever P.22
Automatic transmission second start switch Emergency flashers
P.23
Glove box P.41
See P.5

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Starting ..................................................................... 21
Automatic Transmission ..................................... 22
Parking Brake ........................................................ 22
Turn Signal Lever .................................................. 23
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 23
Cruise Control ...................................................... 24
Trip Information Display ..................................... 25
Roll Sensing Of Curtain Shield Airbags
Off Switch ............................................................... 25
Center Differential Lock Switch...................... 26
Tire Pressure Warning Select Switch ............ 26
Cigarette Lighter.................................................. 26
Power Outlets ....................................................... 27
Four-Wheel Drive Control Lever ................... 27
Damping Mode Select Switch.......................... 28
Rear Height Control Switch ............................. 28
“DAC” Switch ........................................................ 28

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Starting
nStarting the engine
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in “P”.
Depress the brake pedal.
Turn the ignition key to the “START” position.
nStopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “P”.
Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position.
nIgnition switch
“LOCK”
“A C C ”
Some electrical components such as the audio
system can be used.
“ON”
“START”1
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4
Once you turn the ignition key to the “START” position and release it, the cranking hold
function continues to crank the engine until it starts.

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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Automatic Transmission
nShift positions
PPa r k
RReverse
NNeutral (drive not engaged)
DDrive
4Position for engine braking
3, 2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and
the brake pedal is depressed.
Downshifting increases engine power for uphill
driving, or engine braking for downhill driving and
stopping.
Parking Brake
To s e t: pull the parking brake lever firmly upward.
To r e l e a s e: press and hold the lock release button
and lift the lever slightly before lower-
ing it as far as it will go.

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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Cruise Control
nSetting the speed
Press the ON-OFF button.
The system will turn on.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
This sets the cruise control at that speed.
nAdjusting the set speed
To i n c r e a s e s p e e d: push the lever up.
To decrease speed: push the lever down.
Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.
nCanceling
To temporarily cancel the cruise control, pull the
lever.
To turn the system off, press the ON-OFF button.
Cruise control allows the driver to maintain a constant speed without having to operate the
accelerator pedal.
Use for highway driving or when traveling at a constant speed for long periods of time.
Depressing the brake pedal cancels the preset speed. To return to the preset speed, push
the lever up.

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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Damping Mode Select Switch
For driving on bumpy roads
For ordinary driving (city traffic etc.)
For moderate high speed driving
For high speed driving and sporty driving such
as on winding mountain roads.
Rear Height Control Switch
Steps up one mode.
Steps down one mode.
“H” (high) mode:For driving on bumpy roads or
through water.
“N” (normal) mode:For ordinary driving.
“L” (low) mode:Allows easy access to the vehi-
cle.
“DAC” Switch
lShift the four-wheel drive control lever to the
“L” position.
lPush the “DAC” switch to turn the system on.
lIf traveling at 15 mph (25 km/h) or less,
release the accelerator or brake pedal to acti-
vate the system.
To make full use of the engine brake, putting the
transmission in “L” or “2” is recommended.
Push the “DAC” switch again to turn the system
off.
Adjusts the damping effect on the shock absorbers.
Soft Hard
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2
3
4
Switches between high, normal and low rear height air suspension control modes.
1
2
The Downhill Assist Control system helps to control vehicle speed when driving down
steep slopes.

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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(Canada)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning lightLow engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)Malfunction
indicator lampVSC/TRAC warning light
(Canada)Automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning light
SRS warning lightUnengaged “Park” warning
light
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
Kinetic dynamic suspension
system warning light
(if equipped)
(Canada)
For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual.