air condition 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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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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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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Trip information display P. 110
Clock P. 223
Outside temperature display
P. 224
Security indicator light
P. 47,49
Audio system
P. 183
AIRBAG ON and OFF
indicator
P. 67
Front passenger's
seat belt reminder
switch
P. 67,340
Air conditioning system P. 172
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch
P. 182
Rear air conditioning switch P. 180
Emergency flashers
Center differential lock/
unlock switch
P. 139
Antenna switch
P. 193
Rear window defogger switch P. 182
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
A
Rear air conditioning switch P. 180Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch
P. 182
Audio system*
Rear window defogger switch P. 182
Front passenger's
seat belt reminder
switch
P. 67,340
AIRBAG ON and OFF
indicator
P. 67
Clock P. 223Outside te
mperature
display
P. 224
Navigation system*
Center differential lock/
unlock switch
P. 139
Antenna switch
P. 193
Emergency flashers
Security indicator
light
P. 47,49
With navigation system

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1-7. Safety information
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag system
triggers the airbag inflators. A chemica l reaction in the inflators quickly
fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to he lp restrain the motion of the occu-
pants.
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasion s may result from contact with a deploying (inflating)
SRS airbag.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the front seats, and parts of the front pillar and roof side rail, may be hot
for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
■Operating conditions (front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is above the
designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15 mph (25 km/h) col-
lision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed barrier that does not move
or deform.
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes
an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on
impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).
●It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehi-
cle is very close to the designed thresh old level, the SRS front airbags and the
seat belt pretensioners ma y not activate together.
●The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is not passenger sitting
in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag may deploy if
luggage is put in the seat or the seat belt is fastened, even if the seat is unoccu-
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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
■Operating conditions (side airbags)
●The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment
is subjected to a severe impact from the side.
●The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no passen-
ger sitting in the front passenger seat. Ho wever, the side airbag on the passen-
ger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat or the seat belt is fastened, even
if the seat is unoccupied.
■Operating conditions (curtain shield airbags)
The SRS curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger com-
partment is subjected to a severe impact from the side or vehicle rollover.
■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a colli-
sion
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of
your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy under the situations shown in the
illustration.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
surface
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
●Landing hard or vehicle falling
●The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal.
●The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone.

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1-7. Safety information
■This switch only should be used
In a situation where the inflation is not desired (such as during extreme off road driv-
ing).
■Operating conditions when the RSCA OFF indicator turns on
●The curtain shield airbag and seat belt pretensioner will not activate in a vehicle
rollover.
●The curtain shield airbag will activate in a severe side impact.
CAUTION
■While normal driving
Make sure the RSCA OFF indicator light is not turned on. If it is left on, the curtain
shield airbag will not activate in the event of an accident, which may cause death or
serious injury.

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
Front passenger occupant classification system
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys-
tem. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and
activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.
SRS warning light
AIRBAG OFF indicator light
AIRBAG ON indicator light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Indicator/
warning light AIRBAG ON and AIRBAG OFF
indicator lights ON
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
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DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner