Lexus GX470 2008 Scheduled Maintenace Guide / LEXUS 2008 GX470 (OM60D82U) Repair Manual

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Before driving
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows
Lock switch
Press the switch down to lock the
passenger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following
switches.
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*: Pushing the switch in theopposite direction will stop
window travel partway.

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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 ap proximately 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 th e 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
STEP2

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
CAUTION
■When closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function
intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes.

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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
Ti l t u p
To stop partway, press the switch
lightly.

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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 ap proximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however, be
operated once the driv er’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 the 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
STEP3

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
CAUTION
■When opening the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while
it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■When closing the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bodies in a
position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function
intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the moon roof fully closes.

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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 re moving 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 an y 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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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object.
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle.
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the engine switch has been
turned to the “LOCK” position
to indicate that the system is
operating.
FCC ID: MOZRI-20BTY