ignition Lexus GX470 2008 Operating the lights and windshield wipers / LEXUS 2008 GX470 QUICK GUIDE OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60D81U)

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.32
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P.31
P.23
P.31
See P.5
Hood lock release lever P.50
Door lock switch P.47
Power window switches P.48
Window lock switch P.48
Cruise control switch P.24
Driving position
memory switches
P.15
Fuel filler door lever P.49
Ignition switch P.21

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Theft Deterrent System
■Engine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine from being started if an unregistered key
is used.
■Alarm
When forcible entry is detected, the alarm
attracts attention to the vehicle by sounding the
horn and flashing the exterior lights.
When all the doors are locked, the security indi-
cator light comes on and begins to flash after
approximately 30 seconds to indicate that the
theft deterrent system is armed.
■Steering lock
The steering lock is engaged when the ignition
key is turned to the “LOCK” position.
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.
To stop the alarm, start the engine or unlock the doors using the ignition key or wireless
remote control. (The alarm will stop after several seconds.)

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Driving Position Memory System (If Equipped)
■Setting memory positions
While pushing the “SET” button, press the desired
memory button (“1” or “2”) until you hear a beep.
The current position of the seat, the outside rear
view mirror and the steering wheel are stored.
■Recalling memory positions
Press the desired memory button (“1” or “2”).
The seats can be returned to a previously set position by simply pressing a button.
The position of the steering wheel and the outside rear view mirrors is adjusted along with the
driver's seat.
Positions can be conveniently stored for the vehicle's primary drivers.
Set/Recall is possible when the ignition switch is “ON” and the shift lever is in the “P” position.

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Steering Wheel
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Aw a y f ro m t h e d r i v e r1
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The steering wheel retracts automatically when the ignition key is removed to allow for easy
exit and entry. The steering wheel returns automatically to its previously set position when
the ignition key is inserted into the ignition switch.

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Starting
■Starting 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.
■Stopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “P”.
Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position.
■Ignition switch
“LOCK”
“A C C ”
Some electrical components such as the audio
system can be used.
“ON”
“START”1
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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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Automatic Transmission
■Shift 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” posi-
tion and the brake pedal is depressed.
Downshifting increases engine power for uphill
driving, or engine braking for downhill driving and
stopping.
■Second start mode
Press the switch.
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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Trip Information Display
■Display information
●Outside temperature (shown)
●Average fuel consumption
●Current fuel consumption
●Driving range
●Average vehicle speed
●Barometer
●Altimeter
●Elapsed time
■Changing the trip information display
The display changes sequentially each time the
“MODE” button is pressed.
Roll Sensing Of Curtain Shield Airbags
Off Switch
Push the “RSCA OFF” switch for a few seconds
with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
The “RSCA OFF” indicator light will come on,
and the curtain shield airbags and seat belt
pretensioners will not activate in the event of a
vehicle rollover.
Push the switch again to turn roll sensing back on.
The following information concerning your vehicle is displayed.
This switch should only be used in situations where airbag inflation is not desired (such as
extreme off-road driving).

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Powe r O u t l e t s
■12V DC
Designed for use with car accessories. The igni-
tion switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion for this power outlet to be used.
■115V AC
Designed for use with electrical appliances. The
ignition switch must be in the “ON” position to
use this power outlet.
To use the power outlet, push the “AC 115V”
switch on the instrument panel.
Four-Wheel Drive Control Lever
“L” (low speed position)
Use this position for maximum power and
traction.
“N” (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehi-
cle must be stopped.
“H” (high speed position)
Use this position for normal driving on all types
of roads.
To shift between “H” and “L”, stop the vehicle, put
the shift lever in “N” and move the four-wheel
drive control lever.
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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Lower the spare tire completely to the ground.
Pull out the spare tire and remove the holding
bracket.
If the ignition switch does not turn easily
Turn the ignition switch while moving the steering
wheel slightly left and right.

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*: Vehicles sold outside Canada
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Pow e r w i n d o w s
Linked door lock operationONOFF
Linked door key operationOpen and
closeOpen only
Close only
Wireless remote control linked
operationONOFF
Moon roof
Linked door lock operationONOFF
Linked door key operationOpen and
closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of components
when door key is usedSlide onlyTi l t o n l y
Wireless remote control linked
operationONOFF
Linked operation of components
when wireless remote control
used
Slide onlyTi l t o n l y
Automatic light
control system
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Levels 1 to 5
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after
doors are closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Day time running lightONOFF*
Illumination
Time elapsed before lights turn
off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the doors are
unlockedONOFF
Operation after the ignition
switch is turned to the “ACC”
position
ONOFF