fuel Lexus GX470 2008 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information ........................... 22Keys ...................................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors...................................... 24
Wireless remote control .............. 24
Side doors .......................................... 26
Back door ............................................ 31
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel, etc.) .................................. 34
Front seats .......................................... 34
Rear seats ........................................... 36
Driving position memory system ............................................... 45
Head restraints................................. 47
Seat belts ............................................ 49
Steering wheel.................................. 57
Inside rear view mirror................. 58
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 59
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof ........... 61
Power windows................................. 61
Moon roof .......................................... 64
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 67 Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67 1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 70
Engine immobilizer system ......... 70
Alarm.................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 74
1-7. Safety information ....................... 75 Correct driving posture ............... 75
SRS airbags ....................................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 90
Child restraint systems ................. 95
Installing child restraints ............... 98
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 110 Driving the vehicle ......................... 110
Engine (ignition) switch ............... 118
Automatic transmission................ 121
Turn signal lever............................. 124
Parking brake ................................. 125
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 126 Gauges and meters ..................... 126
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 129
Trip information display .............. 132
1Before driving
2When driving

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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
Index

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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 336
P. 391
P. 419
P. 424
Tail lights P. 135
Side marker light P. 135
Back door P. 31
Rear window defogger

P. 199
Door P. 26
Fuel filler door P. 67
Turn signal light P. 124

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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
“RSCA OFF” switch P. 89
Outside rear view mirrorheater switch
P. 199
Hood lock release lever P. 320
Fuel filler door lever P. 67
Power outlet switch P. 272
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 59
Instrument panel light control P. 127
Center differential lock switch P. 147
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
P. 57

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information ............... 22Keys ............................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ........... 24
Wireless remote control ......... 24
Side doors.................................... 26
Back door ..................................... 31
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel, etc.) ..................... 34
Front seats ................................... 34
Rear seats .................................... 36
Driving position memory system ........................................ 45
Head restraints .......................... 47
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Steering wheel ........................... 57
Inside rear view mirror ........... 58
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 59 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon
roof .................................. 61
Power windows ............................ 61
Moon roof ................................... 64
1-5. Refueling .......................... 67 Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent system ... 70 Engine immobilizer system ........................................ 70
Alarm............................................ 72
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)....................................... 74
1-7. Safety information........... 75 Correct driving posture ......... 75
SRS airbags ................................ 77
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 90
Child restraint systems ........... 95
Installing child restraints......... 98

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Before driving
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Stop the engine and ensure that all the doors and windows are
closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Pull the fuel filler door lever.
To remove the fuel tank cap,
turn the cap slowly counter-
clockwise, then pause slightly
before removing it.
STEP1
STEP2

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1-5. Refueling
Closing the fuel tank capWhen installing the cap, turn it
clockwise until one click is heard,
in order to fully close it.
The cap returns slightly when your
hand is released from the cap after
closure, however this does not
cause any problems.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.STEP3
■Fuel types
Use premium unleaded gasoline. (91 Octane Rating [Research Octane Number
96] or higher)
■Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 23 gal. (87 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
CAUTION
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so, may
result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to
ignite.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until
the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressur-
ized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their bodies to
come close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
■When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle.
Failure to do so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or seri-
ous injury.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Failing to do so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted
surface.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially
slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because
there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to
observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (→P. 414)