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

Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
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Entering and Exiting
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Before DrivingBefore Driving
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.)

Topic 3
When Driving
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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
2
3
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.

Topic 3
When Driving
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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
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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.