four wheel drive Lexus GX470 2008 Pictoral index / LEXUS 2008 GX470 QUICK GUIDE OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60D81U)

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When Driving
Topic 3
Overview
Contents
Entering and Exiting
Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
●StartingP. 2 1
●Automatic Transmission P. 2 2
●Parking BrakeP. 2 2
●Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e r P. 2 3
●Emergency Flasher Switch P. 2 3
●Cruise ControlP. 2 4
●Trip Information Display P. 2 5
●Roll Sensing Of Curtain Shield
Airbags Off Switch P. 2 5
●Center Differential Lock
Switch P. 2 6
●Cigarette Lighter P. 2 6
●KeysP. 7
●Theft Deterrent System P.8
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’ s capabilities and limitations.
●Pow e r O u t l e t sP. 2 7
●Four-Wheel Drive Control
Lever P. 2 7
●Damping Mode Select
Switch P. 2 8
●Rear Height Control
Switch P. 2 8
●“DAC” Switch P. 2 8
●Front SeatsP.1 1
●Second Seats P.1 2
●Third SeatsP.1 3
●Driving Position Memory
System P.1 5
●Head Restraints P.1 6
●Seat BeltsP.1 6
●Outside Rear View Mirrors P.1 7
●Inside Rear View MirrorP.1 7
●Steering WheelP.1 8

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Instrument panel light control P.33
Outside rear view mirror
heater switch
P.33
Power outlet switch P.27
Outside rear view mirror switches P.17
“RSCA OFF” switch P.25
Center differential lock switch P.26
AUX adapter P.38
“DAC” switch P.28
Height control switches
Damping mode select switch P.28
P.28
Power outlet P.27
Four-wheel drive control lever P.27
Seat heater switches P.40
Shift lever P.22

When DrivingTopic 3
Starting ..................................................................... 21
Automatic Transmission ..................................... 22
Parking Brake ........................................................ 22
Turn Signal Lever .................................................. 23
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 23
Cruise Control ...................................................... 24
Trip Information Display ..................................... 25
Roll Sensing Of Curtain Shield Airbags
Off Switch ............................................................... 25
Center Differential Lock Switch...................... 26
Cigarette Lighter.................................................. 26
Power Outlets ....................................................... 27
Four-Wheel Drive Control Lever ................... 27
Damping Mode Select Switch.......................... 28
Rear Height Control Switch ............................. 28
“DAC” Switch ........................................................ 28

Topic 3
When 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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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
Yo u r L e x u s
Damping Mode Select Switch
For driving on bumpy roads
For ordinary driving (city traffic etc.)
For moderate high speed driving
For high speed driving and sporty driving such
as on winding mountain roads.
Rear Height Control Switch
Steps up one mode.
Steps down one mode.
“H” (high) mode:For driving on bumpy roads or
through water.
“N” (normal) mode:For ordinary driving.
“L” (low) mode:Allows easy access to the vehi-
cle.
“DAC” Switch
●Shift the four-wheel drive control lever to the
“L” position.
●Push the “DAC” switch to turn the system on.
●If traveling at 15 mph (25 km/h) or less,
release the accelerator or brake pedal to acti-
vate the system.
To make full use of the engine brake, putting the
transmission in “L” or “2” is recommended.
Push the “DAC” switch again to turn the system
off.
Adjusts the damping effect on the shock absorbers.
Soft Hard
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Switches between high, normal and low rear height air suspension control modes.
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The Downhill Assist Control system helps to control vehicle speed when driving down
steep slopes.