ignition LEXUS LX470 2006 Owners Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS
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Accessories, spare parts and modification of
your Lexus
A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accessories for
Lexus vehicles are currently available in the market. You
should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and
is not responsible for their performance, repair, or
replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non −genuine Lexus
products. Modification with non −genuine Lexus products
could af fect its performance, safety or durability, and may even
violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or
performance problems resulting from the modification may not
be covered under warranty.
If you install any Genuine Accessories such as a bull−bar,
winch, etc., consult your Lexus dealer.
Spark ignition system of your Lexus
The spark ignition system in your Lexus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference− Causing
Equipment Standard.
Installation of a mobile twoway radio system
As the installation of a mobile two −way radio system in your
vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system,
cruise control system, anti −lock brake system, active traction
control system, vehicle stability control system, active height
control system, adaptive variable suspension system, SRS
airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installation.
Tires and loading on your Lexus
Underinflated or overinflated tire pressure and the
excess load may result in the deterioration of steering
ability and braking ability, leading to an accident. Check
the tire inflation pressure periodically and be sure to
keep the load limits given in this Owner’s Manual. For
details about tire inflation pressure and load limits, see
pages 424 and 328.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your
Lexus contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped
with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are,
this may cause an accident such as a fire. Be sure to have the
systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed
and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Lexus
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

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Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition
switch must be in the “ON” position.)
*When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from “D\
” to “4”, engine braking will not be enabled because
the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the \
vehicle speed, see page 278.
OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal
position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position (Shifting into
overdrive possible)
4: Position for engine braking (Shifting into
overdrive not possible)*
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking
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3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control
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High beam
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Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on at
full intensity.
Automatic light control
Headlight flasher
QUICK REFERENCE
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4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
With the ignition OFF With the engine started and parking brake
released

KEYS AND DOORS
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Flat key
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As a transponder chip is built in its key case, you can start
the engine with this key.
The flat key works in every lock.
A transponder chip for the engine immobilizer system has
been placed in the key case of the flat key. This chip is required
for the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose this
key. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able
to cancel the system or start the engine.
Insert your key plate in its key case as shown. We recommend
that you always carry this with you for emergency use. Do not
leave it in your vehicle.
Starting the engine using a flat key
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1. Remove the key plate from the key case.
2. Insert the key plate into the ignition switch. The indicator
light keeps flashing.
3. Bring the key case closer to the ignition switch within 10
seconds as indicated by the arrow head. The indicator light
goes out. This means the engine immobilizer system is
automatically canceled. (For details, see “Engine immobilizer
system” on page 11.) You can put the key case away then. You
cannot cancel the engine immobilizer system if 10 seconds
have passed after you inserted the key plate. You need to
remove the key plate from the ignition switch and try it again
from the step 2.
4. Start the engine within 60 seconds after the security
indicator light goes out. You cannot start the engine if 60
seconds have passed after the security indicator went off. You
need to remove the key plate from the ignition switch and try
it again from the step 2.

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Do not bend the key grip or flat key.
 Do not cover the key grip or flat key with any material
that cuts off electromagnetic waves.
 Do not knock the key or flat key hard against other
objects.
 Do not leave the key or flat key exposed to high
temperatures for a long period, such as on the
dashboard or hood under direct sunlight.
 Do not put the key or flat key in water or wash it in an
ultrasonic washer.
 Do not use the key or flat key with electromagnetic
materials.
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
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The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention
system. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key’s head transmits an electronic
code to the vehicle. The engine will start only when the
electronic code in the chip corresponds to the registered
ID code for the vehicle.
The system is automatically set when the key is removed from
the ignition switch. At this time, the security indicator light
flashes. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the
security indicator light goes out and the system is canceled
automatically, which enables the engine to start.
The transponder chip of the flat key is in its key case. You can
cancel the engine immobilizer system using the flat key. (For
details, see “Flat key” on page 9.)

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Locking/Unlocking the doors
When you push the “LOCK” button on the key, all the
doors can be locked from outside the vehicle.
At this time, you can hear one beep and turn signal lights flash
once.* However, when you push the “LOCK” button with any
door not closed securely, the buzzer sounds for 10 seconds.**
To stop the buzzer, close all the doors securely or push the
“UNLOCK” button. If the key is in the ignition switch, locking
cannot be done.
NOTE: *The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and
beep volume can be changed. **The buzzer can be set not
to sound if a door is not closed securely. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details.
When you push the “UNLOCK” button, the driver’s door
is unlocked. Pushing that button once again within 3
seconds from the first push, all other doors are also
unlocked.*
At this time, two beeps sound and turn signal lights flash
twice.**
NOTE: *The 2step unlocking function can be changed.
**The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and beep
volume can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. Together with the activation of
unlocking, the interior light
comes on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch is in “DOOR”
position.* However, this function does not work when the
ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. For further
information, see “Interior lights” on page 69.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote unlock feature.** If a door is not opened by then, all the
doors will be automatically locked again. This function does
not work when the ignition key is inserted.
NOTE: *The interior light can be set not to come on or the
duration of lighting can be changed. **The time before
automatic relocking can be changed. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details.
Even if the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the
switch and then push again.

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Sounding an alarm*
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When you push the “P ANIC” button for about 1 second, an
alarm sounds to deter any person trying to break into or
damage your vehicle.
If you want to stop the alarm, push “LOCK”, “UNLOCK” or
“PANIC” button for about 1 second.
This function does not work when the ignition key is in the “ON”
position.
NOTE: *The alarm can be set not to sound. Ask your Lexus
dealer for details.
Operating the windows and moon roof
The windows and moon roof can be operated using a
wireless remote control key from outside the vehicle.*NOTE: *The windows and moon roof can be deactivated.
The moon roof can be set to slide open or tilt up or
deactivated. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
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Push the “UNLOCK” button until the windows and moon roof
start to move. At this time one beep sounds. When you
release the button, the windows and moon roof stop operating.
This function will work even with the window lock switch
pressed in.

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SIDE DOORS
Locking with key
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Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and
towards the back to unlock.
All the side doors and back door lock and unlock
simultaneously with either front door. In the driver’s door lock,
turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in
succession will unlock all th e side doors and back door
simultaneously. In the passenger’s door lock, turning the key
once will unlock all the side doors and back door
simultaneously.*
NOTE: *The 2step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. Together with the activation of
unlocking, the interior light
comes on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch is in “DOOR”
position. However, this function does not work when the
ignition key is in the “ON” position. For further information, see
“Interior lights” on page 69.

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Locking with inside lock button
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Push in the lock button to lock and unlock the door.
The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in the locked position.
CAUTION
Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while
driving. The doors will open and an accident may occur.
Lexus strongly recommends that all children be placed
in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock
the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. With
the key in the ignition switch and the front door open, the lock
knob cannot be moved in the lock position.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and
locked, especially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking
the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from
being thrown out from the vehicle in an accident. It also
helps prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.

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Locking with power door lock switch
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To lock all the side doors and back door simultaneously,
push the power door lock switch down on the front side.
Pushing down on the rear side will unlock them.
The same switch is also found on the front passenger’s side.
When the front doors are locked from the outside or locked with
the wireless remote control transmitter, the power door lock
switch will not work until either front door is unlocked with the
key, lock button or wireless remote control transmitter.
Automatic door locking and unlocking
functions
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
You can select the following functions:
 Locking linked with the shift position
All doors are automatically locked when the selector lever is
moved out of “P” position.
 Locking linked with vehicle speed
All doors are automatically locked when the vehicle speed
goes above about 20 km/h (12 mph).
You can set or cancel the automatic door locking
functions:
Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the
following operations.
To select the locking linked with the shift position:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the lock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.