lights LEXUS LX470 2006 Owners Manual

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
xviPage
1
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags
off indicator light 45, 146
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2 Voltmeter 50
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3 Fuel gauge 48
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4 Odometer and trip meter 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 “PWR” mode indicator light 261
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Turn signal indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Headlight high beam indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . .
9 Headlight indicator light 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Open door warning light 58
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11 Cruise control indicator light 276
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Automatic transmission second start
indicator light 266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Tachometer 51
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14 Engine coolant temperature gauge 48
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15 Engine oil pressure gauge 49
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16 Lexus night view system warning light 275 . . . . . . .
17 Brake system warning light 54
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18 Charging system warning light 61
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19 Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
20 SRS warning light
56
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21 Variable gear ratio steering
system warning light 294 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Unengaged “Park” warning light 59
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23 Active height control indicator lights 284
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24 Low washer fluid warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Engine oil replacement reminder light 56
. . . . . . . . .
26 Vehicle stability control system OFF
indicator light 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Vehicle stability control system and active traction
control system warning light 289, 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Slip indicator light 290
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Center differential lock indicator light 266
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30 Active traction control system indicator light 288 .
31 Automatic transmission indicator lights 259. . . . . .
32 Odo/Trip knob 51
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33 Tire pressure warning light 59
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34 Malfunction indicator lamp 57
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35 Antilock brake system warning light 58
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36 Instrument panel light control dial 66
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37 Low fuel level warning light 61
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38 Fuel filler door indicator 93
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off indicator light 45, 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Voltmeter 50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
3 Fuel gauge 48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Odometer and trip meter 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 “PWR” mode indicator light 261
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Driver’s seat belt reminder light 55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Turn signal indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Headlight high beam indicator light 32
. . . . . . . . . . .
9 Tail light indicator light 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Open door warning light 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Cruise control indicator light 276
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Automatic transmission second start
indicator light 266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Tachometer 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Engine coolant temperature gauge 48
. . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Engine oil pressure gauge 49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Lexus night view system warning light 275 . . . . . . .
17 Brake system warning light 54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Discharge warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
20 SRS warning light
56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Variable gear ratio steering system
warning light 294 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Unengaged “Park” warning light 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23 Active height control indicator lights 284
. . . . . . . . .
24 Low washer fluid warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Vehicle stability control system
OFF indicator light 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Vehicle stability control system and active traction
control system warning light 289, 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Slip indicator light 290
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Center differential lock indicator light 266
. . . . . . . .
29 Active traction control system indicator light 288 .
30 Automatic transmission indicator lights 259. . . . . .
31 Odo/Trip knob 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32 Tire pressure warning light 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Malfunction indicator lamp 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34 Antilock brake system warning light 58
. . . . . . . . . .
35 Instrument panel light control dial 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
36 Low fuel level warning light 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37 Fuel filler door indicator 93
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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EXTERIOR VIEWPage
1 Rear window defogger 37
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2 Back door 23
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3 Fuel filler door 93
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4 Moon roof 95
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5 Windshield wiper
and washer 33, 458
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6 Outside rear view mirror 193 . . . . . . .
7 Side door 19
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8 Tire and wheel 424
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9 Headlights 30, 458
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10 Hood 92
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For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each section.

00X017a
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control
Headlight flasher00X008a
High beam
00X017a
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
4
4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
With the ignition OFF With the engine started and parking brake
released

KEYS AND DOORS
14
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.

KEYS AND DOORS
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SIDE DOORS
Locking with key
11X001b
 1Lock 2Unlock
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.

KEYS AND DOORS
25
Locking with back door childprotector
11X601a
 1Lock 2Unlock
Whenever small children are in the vehicle, lock the back
door so that it does not open by the inside door handle.
To do this, move the lever to the “LOCK” position as
shown and then close the back door.
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
17x503
To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed to
sound an alarm if any of the doors or hood is forcibly
unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected while the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights.

SWITCHES
30
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
12X001a
To turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the lever.
FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side
marker and instrument panel lights turn on.
However, if the surroundings are bright and if the instrument
panel light control dial is not turned fully on, the instrument
panel lights do not come on.
SECOND CLICKSTOP: Headlights also turn on.
THIRD CLICKSTOP (“AUTO”): The headlights and all other
lights automatically turn on depending on the darkness of the
surroundings.*
Vehicles sold in U.S.A: When the headlights are on, the
headlight indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.
Vehicles sold in Canada: When the tail lights are on, the tail
light indicator lights up in the instrument cluster. Manually
twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on
the headlights if they are needed immediately when
entering a dark tunnel, parking structure, etc.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second
clickstop, the brightness of the instrument cluster will be
reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control dial
is turned fully on.
NOTE: *The operating condition or sensitivity can be
changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
12X509
The automatic light control sensor is on top of the passenger’s
side instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.

SWITCHES
31
When you turn on the headlights, the lights automatically turn
off about 30 seconds after any of the doors is opened and
closed with the ignition switch turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK”\
position.* To
turn them on again, turn the ignition switch to the
“ON” position, or turn the headlight switch off and then twist the
knob until the first or second clickstop. If you are going to park
for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off.
When the headlight switch is on with all the side doors and
back door locked, pushing the “LOCK” button on the wireless
remote control key turns off the headlights.
NOTE: *The time before turning off the lights can be
changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. Daytime Running Light System
The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the parking
brake is released with the engine started, even with the light
switch in the “OFF” position. They will not go off until the
ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights,
twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist
the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights
to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (“AUTO”), the
headlights will automatic ally adjust to full intensity and/or turn
on the other lights depending on the darkness of the
surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter,
the headlights will turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning
off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

SWITCHES
33
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
12X014a
To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the “ON”
position. They will come on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERSWITCH
12x004g
 1Automatic control adjuster 2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
There are 3 settings:
“AUTO” position: Automatic operation
The wiper speed is determined by the amount of raindrops
detected by the windshield sensor (shown in the illustration),
and the vehicle speed.
“LO” position: Low speed operation
“HI” position: High speed operation