key LEXUS LX470 2007 Workshop Manual

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5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towing procedureThe ignition key must be in the “ACC” or the “ON” (engine running) posi-
tion.
Put the four-wheel drive control lever in “H”. (The center differential is
unlocked.)
Put the vehicle height in the “N” mode and push the height control switch
to turn off the AHC.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■While towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing hook and the cable or chain.
●If the engine is not running, the power assi st for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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5-1. Essential information
Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is acti-
vated.
Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” to “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to th e ground, the fuel system has been damaged
and it is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag
inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to
the engine.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed (with the ignition key in the
ACC or LOCK position and the driver’s door opened).
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not sitting in
the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
●The airbag sensor assembly
●Front airbag sensors
●The curtain shield airbag sensors
●The side and curtain shield airbag sensors
●The seat belt buckle switches
●The driver's seat position sensor
●The inflators
●The interconnecting wiring and power sources
●The front passenger occupant classification system and indicator light
●The seatbelt pretensioners
●The roll sensing of curtain shie ld airbags off indicator light.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural
air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case,
adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light.
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system may become inoperative in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not regis-
tered.
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If the tire pressure warning select switch is set to a different tire setting.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the wheels or
wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
●If tire chains are used.
●If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or higher.
■If the tire pressure warning light blinks
If the tire pressure warning light blinks when the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset oil change system

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you lose your keys
New genuine Lexus keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using one of
the other keys or the key number stamped on your key number plate.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C):12.6  12.8V Fully charged
12.2  12.4V Half charged
11.8  12.0V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all lights turned
off.)
Charging rates5A max.
Oil capacity
Front
Rear1.7 qt. (1.6 L, 1.4 lmp.qt.)
3.5 qt. (3.3 L, 2.9 lmp.qt.)
Oil type and
viscosity
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5 Above 0°F (-18°C): SAE90
Below 0°F (-18°C): SAE80W or
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6-2. Customization
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Door lock
(
P. 5 )
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door
unlocked in
one step, all
doors
unlocked
in 2-steps
All doors
unlocked
in 1-step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionOFFON
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doors OFFON
Shift the shift lever to “P”
unlocks all doors.ONOFF
Shift the shift lever to posi-
tion other than “P” locks
all doors.
ONOFF
Pow e r w i n -
dows
(
P. 3 7 )
Linked door lock opera-
tionONOFF
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Wireless remote control
linked operationON
(open only)OFF

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Vehicle specifications
*: Vehicles sold outside Canada
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Moon roof
(
P. 4 1 )
Linked door lock opera-
tionONOFF
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of com-
ponents when door key is
used
Slide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operationON
(open only)OFF
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control used
Slide onlyTilt only
Automatic
light control
system
(
P. 1 1 2 )
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Levels 1 to 5
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Daytime running lightONOFF*

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Alphabetical index
Driver's seat belt reminder light .....340
DrivingBreak-in tips ............................................ 89
Correct posture .................................... 52
Off-road precautions ........................146
Procedures ..............................................88
Winter driving tips.............................. 156
Driving position memory ........................21
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ............... 357
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................358
If the battery is discharged ...........360
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 337
If the warning light turns on .......... 337
If you have a flat tire ......................... 346
If you lose your keys.........................359
If you think something is wrong ................................................... 333
If your vehicle becomes stuck.....366
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 328
If your vehicle overheats ................ 363
Engine Compartment ..................................... 276
Hood........................................................ 275
How to start the engine..................... 95
Identification number.......................369
If the engine will not start ............... 357
Ignition switch......................................... 95
Overheating......................................... 363
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................. 372
Checking ............................................... 282 Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 156
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 104
Engine immobilizer system ..................47
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 371
Checking................................................ 277
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Engine oil maintenance data ...........280
Event data recorder ............................ 335
First-aid kit holder ................................ 236
Floor mat .................................................. 234
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 284
Power steering ................................... 286
Suspension ............................................287
Washer..................................................... 291
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 114
Wattage .................................................. 377
For-wheel drive system........................139
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 114
Wattage .................................................. 377
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ..................................... 340
Front seats Adjustment .................................................12
Driving position memory ....................21
Front side marker light Wattage .................................................. 377
Front turn signal lights Wattage .................................................. 377
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