LEXUS LX470 2007 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For US ownersReporting safety defects for US owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

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1-1. Key information .............................. 2Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors......................................... 3
Wireless remote control ................. 3
Side doors ............................................. 5
Back door .............................................. 9
1-3. Adjustable components ............. 12 Front seats ........................................... 12
Rear seats ............................................ 14
Driving position memory system ................................................ 21
Head restraints................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................ 24
Steering wheel................................. 30
Inside rear view mirror ................... 31
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 32
Roof luggage carrier ..................... 34
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof .......... 37
Power windows................................ 37
Power quarter windows ............... 40
Moon roof ........................................... 41
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 44 Opening the fuel tank cap ........... 44 1-6. Anti-theft system ......................... 47
Engine immobilizer system ......... 47
Alarm.................................................... 49
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .............................................. 51
1-7. Safety information ....................... 52 Correct driving posture ............... 52
SRS airbags ....................................... 54
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 67
Child restraint sy stems ................. 72
Installing child restraints ............... 75
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 88 Driving the vehicle ......................... 88
Starting the engine ......................... 95
Automatic transmission................ 98
Turn signal lever............................. 102
Parking brake ................................. 103
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 104 Gauges and meters ..................... 104
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 107
Trip information display ............... 110
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ..................... 112
Headlight switch .............................. 112
Fog light switch ................................ 114
Windshield wipers and washer............................................... 115
Rear window wiper and washer.............................................. 118
Headlight cleaner switch ............. 119
2-4. Using other driving systems... 120 Cruise control ................................ 120
Rear view monitor system ......... 123
Lexus night view system ............. 126
AHC (Active Height Control Suspension) .................................. 130
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension) .................................. 138
Four-wheel drive system............ 139
Driving assist systems.................. 142
2-5. Driving information ................... 146 Off-road precautions .................. 146
Cargo and luggage ........................ 151
Vehicle load limits ......................... 155
Winter driving tips ........................ 156
Trailer towing .................................. 160
Dinghy towing ................................ 170 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 172
Automatic air conditioning system (without navigation
system)............................................. 172
Rear air conditioning controls........................................... 180
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 182
3-2. Using the audio system............ 183 Audio system type (without navigation system) ..................... 183
Using the radio............................... 185
Using the cassette player .......... 194
Using the CD player.................... 197
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 204
Using the steering switches ..... 206
Rear seat audio system .............. 209
3-3. Using the interior lights ........... 212 Interior lights list............................. 212
3-4. Using the storage features..... 215 List of storage features ............... 215
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3-5. Other interior features............ 221Sun visors.......................................... 221
Vanity mirror .................................. 222
Clock ................................................. 223
Outside temperature display ............................................ 224
Ashtrays ........................................... 225
Cigarette lighter ........................... 227
Power outlet ................................... 228
Seat heaters ................................... 230
Coat hooks ..................................... 232
Armrest ............................................ 233
Floor mats........................................ 234
Luggage compartment features .......................................... 235
Garage door opener .................. 237
Compass........................................... 242
Lexus Link System ....................... 246
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 260 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......................... 260
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............................ 262 4-2. Maintenance.............................. 265
Maintenance requirements ..... 265
General maintena nce ................ 267
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 270
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 271 Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................... 271
Hood.................................................. 275
Engine compartment.................. 276
Tires ................................................... 292
Tire inflation pressure................ 302
Wheels............................................. 306
Air conditioning filter................. 308
Wireless remote control battery ........................................... 309
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................... 311
Light bulbs ...................................... 320
5-1. Essential information .............. 328 If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................. 328
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 333
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 334
Event data recorder ................... 335
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency .............................. 337
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
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If you have a flat tire..................... 346
If the engine will not start .......... 357
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................. 358
If you lose your keys .................... 359
If the battery is discharged ...... 360
If your vehicle overheats ........... 363
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 366
6-1. Specifications............................ 368 Maintenance data ....................... 368
Fuel information ............................ 378
Tire information.............................. 381
6-2. Customization .......................... 389 Customizable features ............. 389
6-3. Initialization ............................... 393 Items to initialize ........................... 393
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ............................. 396 Alphabetical index................... 398
What to do if............................... 406
6Vehicle specifications
7For US owners
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 114
Front turn signal lights P. 102
Parking and front side marker lights P. 112
Headlights (low beam)
P. 112
Hood P. 275
Windshield wipers P. 115
Moon roof P. 41
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 32
Headlights (high beam)
P. 112

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 292
P. 346
P. 376
P. 381
Rear window defogger P. 182
Rear window wiper
P. 118
Tail lights P. 112
Side door P. 5
Rear turn signal lights P. 102
License plate lights P. 112
Roof luggage carrier P. 34
Back door P. 9
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Power window switch
P. 37
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belt P. 24Front passenger airbag P. 54
Driver airbag P. 54
Head restraint P. 23
Front seat P. 12
SRS side airbag P. 54
Console box P. 215
Ashtray P. 225
Cup holders P. 215
Armrest P. 233
Floor mat
P. 234
Rear seat audio system
P. 209
Rear seat P. 14

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Compass P. 242
Garage door opener switches P. 237
Inside rear view mirror P. 31
Lexus link system P. 246
Front personal lights P. 212
Moon roof switches P. 41
Vanity mirror P. 222
SRS curtain shield airbag
P. 54Front interior light P. 212
Sun visor P. 221
Rear interior light P. 212
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: If equipped
Rear personal switches P. 212
Rear air conditioning
controls
P. 180

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Driving position memory switches P. 21
Door lock switch P. 5,9
Window lock switch P. 38
Power window switches P. 37
Pictorial indexInterior