Lexus GX470 2008 Using other driving systems / LEXUS 2008 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60D82U)

For owners7
441
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners..................... 442
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................ 443

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying the Lexus Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-
free: 1-800-25-LEXUS).
If NHTSA receives similar complain ts, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy camp aign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or
the Lexus Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-
free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY : 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://
www.safercar.gov
; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200
New Jersey Ave, S.E., Washington, DC 20590. You can also
obtain other informati on about motor vehicle safety from
http://
www.safercar.gov
.

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For owners
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted
from the seat belt section in this manual
See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in
English.

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Index
445
Abbreviation list .................... 446
Alphabetical index ................. 448
What to do if... ........................ 456
For details of equipment related to the navigation system
and touch screen, such as th e air conditioning, rear view
monitor system and audio sys tems, refer to the “Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual”.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIVATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
ACCAccessory
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CALCalibration
CRSChild Restraint System
DACDownhill Assist control system
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INTIntermittent
KDSSKinetic Dynamic Suspension System
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LSDLimited Slip Differential
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics

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Abbreviation list
RDSRadio Data System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTraction Control
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIVATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 192
ABS.............................................................. 159
Active traction control......................... 159
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 349
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 192
Airbags Airbag operating conditions...........80
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 85
Airbag warning light ........................ 382
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 87
General airbag precautions ........... 84
Locations of airbags............................. 77
Modification and disposal of airbags ....................................................88
Side airbag precautions .................... 86
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions .......................80
SRS airbags .............................................. 77
Alarm ............................................................ 72
Antenna ........................................208, 303
Armrest ..................................................... 276
Ashtrays .................................................... 269
Audio system Antenna ..................................................208
CD player/changer .............................211
DVD information ............................... 240
DVD player ............................................ 231
DVD video/audio ............................. 236
MP3/WMA disc .................................218
Optimal use.......................................... 224
Radio ........................................................ 203
Rear sear entertainment system .................................................... 231 Steering switches .............................. 228
Video CD ..............................................243
Automatic light control system........ 135
Automatic transmission ........................ 121
Back door .....................................................31
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 420
Battery Battery .................................................... 333
Checking............................................... 333
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................ 405
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 176
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 330
Parking brake........................................ 125
Brake Assist ............................................. 159
Care Exterior ................................................... 306
Interior.....................................................308
Seat belts ............................................... 309
Cargo capacity....................................... 168
Cargo hooks .......................................... 278
CD player ................................................... 211
Center differential lock ........................ 147
Chains ......................................................... 177
Child-protectors...................................... 28
Child restraint system Definition .................................................. 95
Installation ................................................ 98
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................................... 102
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........99A
B
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Alphabetical index
Installing CRS with top straps .......104
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 85
Child restraint system ........................ 95
Child-protectors................................... 28
How your child should wear the seatbelt ........................................... 53
Installing child restraints .................... 98
Moon roof .................................................64
Power window lock switch ............... 61
Power window precautions............ 63
Removed battery precautions ....................................... 352
Seat belt precautions.......................... 54
Seat heater precautions ..................274
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 271
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 306
Interior.....................................................308
Seat belts ............................................... 309
Clock..........................................................266
Compass ................................................. 286
Condenser.............................................. 329
Cooling system Engine overheating ..........................408
Cruise control ......................................... 142
Cup holders.............................................262
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 77
Customizable features ...................... 436 Daytime running light system ........... 136
Defogger
Rear window ......................................... 199
Side mirror.............................................. 199
Dimension................................................. 412
Dinghy towing ......................................... 190
Display Trip information ....................................132
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............317
Door courtesy lights ............................ 256
Door pocket............................................ 263
Doors Door lock ......................................... 24, 26
Rear door child protector ................ 28
Downhill assist control system ......... 157
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 385
Driving Correct posture..................................... 75
Procedures .............................................. 118
DVD player .............................................. 231
Electronic modulated suspension ............................................. 156
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on................ 381
If the engine will not start ........................................................402
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 403D
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Alphabetical index
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................405
If you have a flat tire ...........................391
If you lose your keys.........................404
If you think something is wrong ....................................................377
If your vehicle becomes stuck...... 410
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 372
If your vehicle overheats ............... 408
Engine Compartment ....................................... 321
Engine switch.......................................... 118
Hood........................................................ 320
How to start the engine..................... 118
If the engine will not start........................................................ 402
Overheating........................................ 408
Engine compartment cover ............. 322
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 126
Engine coolant Capacity ...................................................416
Checking ............................................... 328
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 176
Engine immobilizer system.................. 70
Engine oil Capacity ...................................................415
Checking ............................................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 176
Engine oil maintenance data............ 326
Event data recorder ............................ 379 First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 279
Flat key ......................................................... 22
Floor mats .................................................277
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 330
Power steering ..................................... 331
Washer................................................... 335
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 137
Wattage ................................................. 420
Foot light .................................................. 256
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light .....................................385
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 90
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 34
Driving position memory ..................45
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 420
Fuel Capacity .................................................. 414
Fuel gauge .............................................. 126
Gas station information ................. 460
Information ............................................. 421
Refueling .................................................... 67
Fuel door ......................................................67
Fuel filler door ............................................67
Fuses .......................................................... 355F