battery LEXUS LX470 2006 User Guide

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CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
Always make sure the hands and other parts of the
bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside
the vehicle before you close the power quarter
windows. If someone’s hands get caught in a closing
window, it could result in a serious injury. When
anyone closes the power quarter windows, make
sure he/she operates the windows safely.
 When small children are in the vehicle, never let them
use the power rear quarter window switches without
supervision.
 Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave
your vehicle.
 Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone
in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the power
quarter window switches and get trapped in a
window. Unattended person (particularly a small
child) can be involved in a serious accident.
EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH
12X503a
To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch. To
turn them off, push the switch again.
All the turn signal lights will flash. The emergency flashers will
work with the engine running or off and with or without the
ignition key.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if you
must stop your vehicle where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency
flashers are in operation.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the switch on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

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SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
12X025c
 1For driver’s seat 2For front passenger’s seat
3High heating temperature
4Low heating temperature
To turn on the seat heater, push the switch to “HI” (high
temperature) or “LO” (low heating temperature). To turn
off the seat heater, push the switch lightly on the opposite
side. At this time, the indicator light on either side will
illuminate to indicate the seat heater is operating.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position to operate seat
heaters.
CAUTION
Occupants must use caution when operating the seat
heater because they may experience minor burns even
at low temperatures. Use extra caution for;
 Babies, small children, elderly persons, sick persons
or persons with physical disabilities
 Persons who have sensitive skin
 Persons who are exhausted
 Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which
induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.).
To prevent the seat from overheating, do not use the
seat heater with a blanket, cushion, or other insulating
objects which cover the seat.
NOTICE
 Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and
do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
 When cleaning the seats, do not use organic
substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol,
gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and seat
surface.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn
the switches off when the engine is not running.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the engine oil pressure
below the normal range until the cause is fixed it may
ruin the engine.
VOLTMETER
13X503a
 1 Normal range 2Charging system warning light
The voltmeter tells whether the battery is charged or
discharged. Check it while the engine is running the
needle should always indicate as shown above.
If the needle reads below or above the normal range while the
engine is running, it indicates the charging system needs
immediate repair.
However, it is normal for the needle to drop below the normal
range during engine starting.

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(l) Vehicle Stability Control System andActive Traction Control System Warning
Light
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the
vehicle stability control system and active traction control
system.
If the “VSC/TRAC” warning light and “VSC OFF” indicator light
come on, have your vehicle checked by Lexus dealer as soon
as possible. However, it is no problem that the “VSC/TRAC”
warning light comes on when the brake actuator temperature
becomes high. (For details, see “Active traction control
system” on page 288.)
The lights will stay on with the ignition key turned to “ON”, and
will go off after about a few seconds.
The lights may stay on for 60 seconds after the ignition key is
turned to the “ON” position. It is normal if they go out after a
while.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the lights.
It is normal if they go out after a few seconds.
When the “VSC/TRAC” warning light and “VSC OFF” indicator
light come on, the vehicle stability control system and/or active
traction control system do not operate, but there is no problem
to continue your driving.
(m) Variable Gear Ratio Steering System Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the
variable gear ratio steering system.
The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”
and will go off after a few seconds.
If the light comes on while driving, the system is not working.
Although conventional steering operates when maneuvered,
a larger degree of wheel maneuvering (than at the time when
the system is functioning properly) is needed when driving at
low speed. At this time, the center position of the steering
wheel could be changed. Although it is no problem to continue
driving, have your vehicle repaired at your Lexus dealer.
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer:
 The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is
turned to “ON”.
 The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turned
to “ON”.
 The warning light comes on while driving.
The light will flash if you disconnect and reconnect the battery
terminal. This is because the system is reset temporarily.
However, it is no problem to drive. To turn off the light, drive for
a short while. The system will be set automatically and return
to normal.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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Rear
14X603
The power outlets are designed for power supply for car
accessories.
The ignition key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position for t\
he
power outlets to be used.
NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the
electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12V/120W
(front and rear outlets together).
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
use the power outlets longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets
are not in use. Inserting anything other than an
appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any
liquid to get into the outlet may cause electrical
failure or short circuits.
REAR CONSOLE BOX
14X074
 1
For upper box 2For lower box
To use the rear console box, open as shown in the
illustration.

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GLOVE BOX
14X007a
 1Unlock 2Open 3Lock
To open the glove box door, pull the lever. To lock the
glove box door, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glove box light will come on when the
glove box door is open.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the glove box door closed
while driving.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
The garage door opener ( Universal
Transceiver) is manufactured under license from
HomeLink
 and can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting
systems, and security systems, etc.
(a) Programming the HomeLink
14X517
 1 Buttons 2Indicator light
The HomeLink
 in your vehicle has 3 buttons and you can
store one program for each button.
To ensure correct programming into the HomeLink
, install a
new battery in the hand −held transmitter prior to programming.

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The battery side of the hand
−held transmitter must be pointed
away from the HomeLink
 during the programming process.
For Canadian users, follow the procedure in “Programming an
entrance gate/Programming all devices in the Canadian
market”.
1. Decide which of 3 HomeLink
 buttons you want to program.
14x607
 1
HomeLink
2 Handheld garage transmitter
325 to 75 mm (1 to 3 in.)
2. Place your hand− held garage transmitter 25 to 75 mm (1 to
3 in.) away from the surface of the HomeLink
.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink
 in view while
programming.
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3. Simultaneously press and hold the hand −held garage
transmitter button along with the selected HomeLink button.
Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed.
4. When the indicator light on the HomeLink
 changes from a
slow to a rapid flash after 20 seconds, you can release both
buttons.

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Operating the moon roof from outside the
vehicle
The moon roof can be closed or opened using a key.*
Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the driver’s
door.
To close the moon roof: Turn the key in the locking direction
and hold it.
After the door is locked, the moon roof begins to close. To stop
in the middle, return the key.
To open the moon roof: Turn the key in the unlocking
direction and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the moon roof begins to open. To
stop in the middle, return the key.
NOTE: *This feature can be deactivated, or sliding
open/close or tilting up/down can be selected. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
Jam protection function
If something gets caught into the roof opening during closing
operation, the moon roof stops and is open.
If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may
work even if nothing is caught.
If the battery terminal is disconnected or the
battery is run down
The moon roof may not operate automatically and the jam
protection function will not operate correctly after you
reconnect, replace or recharge the battery with the moon roof
slide −opened or tilted up. In any of these cases, you should
return the moon roof to normal. To normalize the moon roof,
push and hold the “SLIDE” switch or “TILT” switch on the front
side until the moon roof is closed completely.
Make sure the moon roof opens and closes automatically. If
the moon roof cannot be operated properly, have it checked by
your Lexus dealer.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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The pad section of the steering wheel or dashboard (shaded
in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting
your Lexus dealer.
SRS SIDE AIRBAGS AND CURTAIN
SHIELD AIRBAGS
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 1Curtain shield airbag 2Side airbag
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side airbags
and curtain shield airbags are designed to provide further
protection for the driver, front and second seat
passengers in addition to the primary safety protection
provided by the seat belts.
In response to a severe side impact, the SRS side airbags and
curtain shield airbags works with the seat belts to help reduce
injury by inflating. The SRS side airbags help reduce injuries
mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s chest and the SRS
curtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the
driver’s, front passenger’s or second seat passenger’s head
and can help the driver, front passenger and second seat
passengers to retain inside the vehicle.

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In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible:

Any of the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags have
been inflated.
 The portion of the doors (shaded in the illustration) were
involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause
the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
 The surface of the seats with the side airbags (shaded in the
illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
 The portion of the front, center and rear pillar garnish, roof
interior containing the curtain shield airbags inside (shaded
in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting
your Lexus dealer.
FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant
classification system. This system detects the conditions
1. through 4. in the table on page 160 and based on these
conditions activates or deactivates the following
systems;
 Front passenger airbag
 Side airbag on the front passenger seat
 Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
The system monitors the weight and load on the front
passenger seat, and the seat belt buckle switch to
determine conditions 1. through 4.
In order for the system to detect the conditions correctly,
do not do any of the following:
 Apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment
(e.g. armrest).
 Attach a commercial seatback table, etc. to the front
passenger seatback.
 Put weight on the front pa ssenger seat by putting your
hands or feet on the seatback from the rear passenger seat.