light switch 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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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ................... 135
Headlight switch ............................ 135
Fog light switch .............................. 137
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 138
Rear window wiper and washer............................................... 141
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 142 Cruise control ................................ 142
Four-wheel drive system............ 146
Rear height control air suspension..................................... 149
Electronic modulated suspension..................................... 156
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)............................................ 157
Driving assist systems.................. 159
2-5. Driving information ................... 163 Off-road precautions .................. 163
Cargo and luggage ...................... 168
Vehicle load limits ......................... 174
Winter driving tips ........................ 176
Trailer towing .................................. 180
Dinghy towing ................................ 190 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ............. 192
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 192
Rear cooler system....................... 198
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 199
3-2. Using the audio system............ 201 Audio system type ........................ 201
Using the radio.............................. 203
Using the CD player...................... 211
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................................. 218
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 224
Using the AUX adapter............ 227
Using the steering switches ..... 228
3-3. Using the rear audio system ........................................ 231
Rear seat entertainment system features........................................... 231
Using the DVD player (DVD vid- eo).................................................... 236
Using the DVD player (video CD) ................................... 243
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ................ 245
3Interior features

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Compass∗ P. 286
Garage door opener switches P. 281
Personal light P. 257
Moon roof switch P. 64
Vanity mirror P. 265
Interior light P. 258
Sun visor P. 264
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 77
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∗: If equipped
Lexus Link System switches∗ P. 290
Rear seat entertainmentsystem
∗ P. 231

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Shift lever P. 121
Cigarette lighter P. 271
Ashtray P. 269
Shift lock override button P. 403
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∗: If equipped
Four-wheel drive control lever P. 146
Seat heater switches P. 274
AUX adapter P. 227
Power outlet P. 272
Height control switches Damping mode select switchP. 149
P. 156
“DAC” switch P. 157
Parking brake lever P. 125

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Gauges and meters P. 126
Engine switch P. 118
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P. 138
Headlight switch
Turn signal switch
Fog light switch P. 135
P. 124
P. 137
Cruise control switch P. 142
Emergency flashersGlove box
P. 259

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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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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Rear step bumperFor rear end protection and easier
step-up loading.
■The back door can be locked/unlocked
Using wireless remote control: →P. 2 4
Using door lock switch: →P. 2 7
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
●Keep the back door closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also prevents
exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
●Do not get on the rear step bumper.
■If the back door is opened while parked
The open back door hides the rear lights. Other road users must be warned of the
presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.
■When closing the back door
Make sure not to get your hands caught in the back door stopper.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Inside rear view mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and may cause an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
In the auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.
Press the button for longer than
3 seconds to turn auto mode
on/off.
The indicator comes on when
auto mode is turned ON.
The anti-glare mirror is auto-
matically set to auto mode
whenever the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position.
To ensure correct functioning of the sensors,
do not touch or cover the sensors.

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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 )
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Moon roof
Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up and
down.
■Opening and closing
Open
Close
To stop partway, press the switch
lightly.
■Tilt up and down
Tilt down
Tilt up
To stop partway, press the switch
lightly.