air conditioning LEXUS LX470 2006 Owner's Manual

AIR CONDITIONING
216If manual fan speed control is desired
20X058a
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Low speed 2Middle speed
3High speed
The fan speed can be set to your desired speed by pushing the
appropriate fan speed control button. The higher the fan speed
is, the more air is delivered. Pushing the “OFF” button turns
off the fan.

SECTION 2 – 2
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Audio
Audio system218
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For vehicles equipped with Navigation System,
please refer to the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.

AUDIO
248Caring for your cassette player and tapes
For the best performance for your cassette player and tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regularly.

A dirty tape head or tape path can decrease sound quality
and tangle your cassette tapes. The easiest way to clean
them is by using a cleaning tape. (A wet type is
recommended.)
Use high− quality cassettes:
 Low −quality cassette tapes can cause many problems,
including poor sound, inconsistent playing speed, and
constant auto− reversing. They can also get stuck or
tangled in the cassette player.
 Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or
if its label is peeling off.
 Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening
to it, especially if it is hot outside.
 Store cassettes in their cases and out of direct sunlight.
 Avoid using cassettes with a total playing time longer than
100 minutes (50 minutes per side). The tape used in these
cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the
cassette player. Caring for your CD player and CDs

Your CD player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) CDs
only.
 Extremely high temperature can keep your CD player from
working. On hot days, use air conditioning to cool the
vehicle interior before you listen to a CD.
 Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your CD player
skip.
 If moisture gets into your CD player, you may not hear any
sound even though your CD player appears to be working.
Remove the CD from the player and wait until it dries.
CAUTION
CD players use an invisible laser beam which could
cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed outside
the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly.

STARTING AND DRIVING
274In the following conditions, the image may not be clear or the
view of the road ahead may not be shown at all.

Driving on hills with many up and down slopes
 Driving on road with curves
 In severe weather conditions such as rain, fog or snow
 Strong near −infrared light emission, such as the light
coming from a vehicle running in the opposite lane, enters
the near− infrared camera (night view camera).
 An object or clothing of a pedestrian is made of a certain kind
of material (ex. leather).
 The windshield or the lens of the near −infrared floodlight
(night view projector) is dirty. (Always keep the windshield
and the lens clean.)
 Double vision of image reduces clarity in some situation.
 The top of the windshield fogs up.
If the top of the windshield fogs up, the glass in front of the lens
of the camera will also fog up, resulting in deterioration of the
system performance. Defog the windshield by pushing the
windshield air flow button on the air conditioning.
If you notice the inner lens of the near −infrared camera (night
view camera) is dirty, have it inspected at your Lexus dealer.
You cannot use this system to read a road sign or signboard.
If the outside temperature is low, the display may darken or it
may take time to display the image with the system on. The near
−infrared floodlight (night view projector) is installed
on the bumper. If the bumper is deformed in a collision, etc.,
the performance of the system will be affected. Have it
repaired or replaced at Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
The nearinfrared floodlight (night view projector)
irradiates strong energy not visible to the eyes. Do not
stare at the floodlight at close range for a long time.
Your eyes could be seriously injured.
NOTICE
 Do not put anything in front of the headup display
(night view display) shutter. It may hinder the
opening or closing of the shutter, resulting in a
malfunction of the system.
 Do not let drinks spill on the headup display. This
may cause a malfunction of the system.
 If an object gets caught in the shutter and it does not
close securely, it may cause a malfunction of the
system. Open the shutter with your hand and remove
the object. The shutter will function properly after
you turn the ignition off and then on.

DRIVING TIPS
326
Because of the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s
engine may overheat on hot days (at temperatures over
30 C [85 F]) when going up a long or steep grade with a
trailer. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in
use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
See “If your vehicle overheats” on page 338.
 Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. Put
the transmission in “P”. Avoid parking on a slope with a
trailer, but if it cannot be avoided, do so only after performing
the following:
1. Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle
and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes
slowly until the blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
5. Shift into “P” and turn off the engine. When restarting out after parking on a slope:
1. With the transmission in “P” position, start the engine. Be
sure to keep the brake pedal depressed.
2. Shift into the “3”, “2”, “L” or “R” position.
3. Release the
parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull
or back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply your
brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.
CAUTION
 Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing
speed limit, whichever is lower. Because instability
(swaying) of a towing vehicletrailer combination
usually increases as the speed increases, exceeding
72 km/h (45 mph) may cause loss of control.
 Slow down and downshift before descending steep
or long downhill grades. Do not make sudden
downshifts.
 Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat
and result in reduced braking efficiency.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
339
B: If no steam is coming from your engine:
Leave the engine running and turn off the air conditioning.
Check the following.

Is the cooling fan operating?
 Is the coolant in the acceptable range?
 Is the engine drive belt O.K.?
CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep hands and clothing
away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
 Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap when the
engine and radiator are hot. Serious injury could
result from scalding hot fluid and steam blown out
under pressure.
If the cooling fan is not operating or the coolant is not in the
acceptable range, turn off the engine and call your Lexus
dealer.
If both conditions are O.K., after the engine coolant
temperature has cooled to normal, continue driving your
vehicle.
If the engine coolant temperature does not cool down, or your
vehicle overheats again, have it checked as soon as possible
by your Lexus dealer.
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line.
Move cautiously off the road to a safe place − well away
from the traffic. Avoid stopping on the center divider of
a highway. Park on a level spot with firm ground.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission
in “P”.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side away
from traffic.
5. Read the following instructions thoroughly.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the following to
reduce the possibility of personal injury:
 Turn off the active height control suspension by
pushing the active height control switch.
 Follow jacking instructions.
 Do not put any part of your body under a vehicle
supported by a jack. Personal injury may occur.
 Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle
is supported by the jack.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
374STORING/DELETING NUMBERS IN MEMORY
(NAMETAGS)
Your Lexus Link System can store up to 20 phone
numbers. These numbers can be dialed by simply saying
“Call”, then saying the nametag.
Tips for creating nametags:

Short nametags that are similar may be easily confused by
the system. You may get better recognition of your
nametags if you make them longer, for example “George
Washington” (no pause), instead of “George” only.
 The best way to store a nametag is when it is quiet inside
the vehicle. The vehicle should be stationary and the air
conditioning fan turned off.
 When you have finished speaking your phone number, you
do not need to say “Store number” or “Dial” to indicate that
you are done. If you pause and say nothing, the system will
ask you if you want to store or dial. Say “Yes”. To store a nametag:
1. Press the phone button.
You will hear “Lexus Link ready”.
2. Say “Store”.
You will hear “Phone number to store, please”.
3. Say the number you wish to store with no pauses.
Lexus Link will repeat the number, then you will hear “Yes or
No”.
4. Say “Yes” (or “No” to try again).
You will hear “Nametag, please” (or Number not stored).
5. Say “(new nametag)”.
You will hear “About to store (new nametag)” and “Does that
sound OK?”
6. Say “Yes” (or “No” to try again).
You will hear “Storing (new nametag)”.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
378Voice command error messages:
“Pardon”
The system has not been able to match your command with a
word that it knows. Repeating the command distinctly should
fix the problem. After 3 pardon responses, the system will try
to guess the command you are requesting. If correct, say
“Yes”, if not, say “No” and the system will prompt you with its
next−best guess.
“Slower, please”
Repeat the command after a short pause. This response
normally happens if you say a command before the system is
ready for it or if there is substantial background noise.
General tips for better speech recognition:

Noise may confuse the speech recognition system. You
usually get better performance from the system in quieter
conditions:

The air conditioning/heater fan creates noise. Turn it down
or off for better speech system performance.
 Driving at high speeds creates louder engine noise and
wind noise. You may get better results at lower speeds.
 An open window or an open moon roof results in more noise
in the vehicle. Close all windows for better results.
 Noisy rainstorms can also reduce performance.
 If passengers are talking while you use the speech system,
it may be confused by their speech. You will get better
results if all occupants of the vehicle are quiet while the
system is listening for commands.

Personal calling—the system is only listening for about 5
seconds aft er it prompts you to speak. If the system does not
hear a response, it will prompt you again, or cancel the
transaction. If you begin to speak too soon, it will tell you
“Slower, please”. Try pausing for a half second before
speaking.

MAINTENANCE
390
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires according to the maintenance schedule.
(For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to
the “Owner’s Manual Supplement / Scheduled
Maintenance”.) See page 437 for additional information.DOES YOUR VEHICLE NEED
REPAIRING?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and
visual tip −offs that indicate service is needed. Some important
clues are:
 Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
 Appreciable loss of power
 Strange engine noises
 A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from
the air conditioning after use is normal.)
 Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous
carbon monoxide leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked immediately.)
 Flat−looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering,
uneven tire wear
 Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level
road
 Strange noises related to suspension movement
 Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal,
pedal almost touches floors, vehicle pulls to one side when
braking
 Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
 Engine continually runs hot; oil pressure gauge stays low.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
447
64x502b
Driver’s side kick panel
64X501b
Passenger’s side kick panel
No.FuseAMPERECIRCUIT
1 ABS NO.240Anti− lock brake system
2 ABS NO.150Anti−lock brake system
3 AHC50Active height control suspension
(AHC)
4 WIPS7.5No circuit
5 TOWING30Trailer lights
6 MIR HTR15Outside rear view mirror
defogger
7 RR HTR10Rear air conditioning system
8 HAZTRN15Emergency flashers, Turn signal
lights
9 ALTS7.5Charging system
10 NVIR20Lexus night view system
11 FR FOG15Fog lights
12 TOWING
BRK30Trailer lights
13 HEAD
CLNER20Headlight cleaner
14 FRIG10Charging system
15 PANEL7.5Instrument panel light
16 TOWING TAIL30Trailer lights