battery Lexus GX470 2008 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ................................. 246
Using the video mode ............... 248
Changing the initial setting ...... 249
3-4. Using the interior lights .......... 256 Interior lights list............................ 256
3-5. Using the storage features .... 259 List of storage features............... 259
3-6. Other interior features........... 264 Sun visors......................................... 264
Vanity mirror .................................. 265
Clock ................................................. 266
Outside temperature display ........................................... 268
Ashtrays ........................................... 269
Cigarette lighter ............................ 271
Power outlet ................................... 272
Seat heaters.................................... 274
Armrest ............................................ 276
Floor mats........................................ 277
Luggage compartment features .......................................... 278
Garage door opener................... 281
Compass......................................... 286
Lexus Link System ...................... 290 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 306
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......................... 306
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior........................... 308
4-2. Maintenance................................ 311 Maintenance requirements ........ 311
General maintenance ................. 313
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 316
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance............................. 317
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 317
Hood................................................. 320
Engine compartment................... 321
Tires ................................................... 336
Tire inflation pressure................. 343
Wheels.............................................. 347
Air conditioning filter.................. 349
Wireless remote control battery............................................. 351
Rear seat entertainment system controller...................... 353
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................... 355
Light bulbs ....................................... 365
4Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential information ............... 372If your vehicle needs to be towed.............................................. 372
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 377
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 378
Event data recorder .................... 379
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ............................... 381
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... ........ 381
If you have a flat tire...................... 391
If the engine will not start .......... 402
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................. 403
If you lose your keys .................... 404
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 405
If your vehicle overheats .......... 408
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................. 410 6-1. Specifications............................. 412
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...................... 412
Fuel information............................. 421
Tire information ............................ 424
6-2. Customization .......................... 436 Customizable features .............. 436
6-3. Initialization ............................... 439 Items to initialize ........................... 439
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.................................. 442
Abbreviation list ....................... 444
Alphabetical index................... 446
What to do if............................... 454
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For US owners
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control
■2-step unlocking function
When you push the “UNLOCK” button, the driver’s door is unlocked. Pushing the
button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.
■Operation indicator
●Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the
doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
●Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds when the windows and moon roof
begin to open.
■Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to lock the
door is made. Fully close the door to st op the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once
more.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the theft deterrent system automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Low battery
If the wireless remote control does not function or if it only operates very close to
the vehicle, the battery may be low. ( →P. 3 5 1 )
The wireless remote control can be us ed to lock and unlock the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Opens the windows and
moon roof (push and hold)
Sounds alarm
(push and hold) (→P. 7 3 )

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
■Retained accessory power
Each memorized position (except for the tilt and telescopic steering column) can
be activated within 30 seconds after the driver’s door is opened, even if the key is
not in the engine switch.
■If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the button again.
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset because the computer’s memory is erased
when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat position mem-
ory button.
■ Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. Push button “1” or “2” to recall
the desired position.
STEP1
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
■The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■Linked door lock window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the key. (→P. 2 6 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( →P. 2 4 )
■Retained accessory power operation
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot, however, be
operated once the driver’s or fr ont passenger’s door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window
travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■When the battery is disconnected
The power windows must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.
(Perform for each window with the switch for each seat.)
Open the window halfway.
Fully close the window by pulling the switch up and continue holding the
switch for 1 second.
The indicator on the switch changes from a flashing pattern to being on when initial-
ization are complete.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 4 3 6 )
STEP1
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■Linked door lock moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the key. (→P. 2 6 )
●The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( →P. 2 4 )
■Retained accessory power operation
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however, be
operated once the driver’s door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing or tilting
down, travel is stopped and th e moon roof opens slightly.
■If the moon roof cannot be closed automatically
Keep the switch depressed.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will
open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■When the battery is disconnected
The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.
Close the moon roof fully.
Hold down the “TILT UP” button until th e moon roof tilts all the way up and
then tilts down a little automatically.
To ensure initialization is complete, make sure automatic opening and
closing functions work properly.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 4 3 6 )
STEP1
STEP2
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm
Deactivating or stopping the alarmDo one of the following:
● Unlock the doors using the key or the wireless remote control.
● Start the engine.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, check that there is no one in the vehi-
cle, and that all windows and the moon roof are closed before locking the vehicle.
■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before canceling the alarm, the system may be triggered
when the battery is reconnected.
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
To arm the alarm, exit the vehi-
cle, make sure that the doors
and hood are closed, and lock
all the doors.
The system will operate auto-
matically once the indicator
begins to flashing.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
■When to contact your Lexus dealer
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Do not dis-
connect the battery cables before contacting your Lexus dealer.
●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
●The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an accident
that was not severe enough to cause the
SRS airbags to inflate.
●A portion of the doors is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an
accident that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS side airbags and curtain
shield airbags to inflate.
●The pad section of the steering wheel or
front passenger airbag cover of the instru-
ment panel is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.
●The surface of the seats with the side air-
bag is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.
●The portion of the front pillars, rear pillars
or roof side rail garnishes (padding) con-
taining the curtain shield airbags is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-
aged.

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2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not press the accelera-
tor pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the
key to only to the “ACC” position.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long periods with-
out the engine running.
■When starting the engine
●Do not race the cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on automati-
cally (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake
is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened or closed if
the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position while the headlights
are turned on. (The lights turn off immediately if the “LOCK” button on the key is
pressed after all doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn the
light switch “OFF” once and then back to the or position.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 4 3 6 )
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.