Table Of Contents - Lexus 2006 lx 470 Manual

Table of Contents

Gas Station Information1
Fuel Selection1
Fuel Tank Capacity1
Engine Oil1
Safety Symbol3
Safety And Vehicle Damage Warnings3
Important Information About This Manual3
Occupant Restraint Systems4
Event Data Recorder5
Spark Ignition System Of Your Lexus7
Installation Of A Mobile Two Way Radio System7
Tires And Loading On Your Lexus7
Scrapping Of Your Lexus7
Leak Detection Pump8
On Pavement And Off Road Driving Tips8
Table Of Contents9
Instrument Panel12
Instrument Cluster16
Seat And Steering Wheel20
Exterior View21
Basic Operation23
Driver's Seat24
Steering Wheel24
Tilt Steering Column24
Telescopic Steering Column24
Quick Reference24
Automatic Transmission25
Selector Lever Position25
Operation Of Selector Lever25
Headlight And Turn Signal Switch26
Wiper Switch27
Turn Signal Switch27
Instruments And Controls29
Keys And Doors29
Flat Key31
Starting The Engine Using A Flat Key31
Engine Immobilizer System33
Wireless Remote Control35
Locking/Unlocking The Doors36
Sounding An Alarm37
Operating The Windows And Moon Roof37
Replacing The Battery39
Side Doors41
Locking With Key41
Locking With Inside Lock Button42
Locking With Power Door Lock Switch43
Automatic Door Locking And Unlocking Functions43
Automatic Door Locking43
Automatic Door Unlocking44
Back Door45
Locking With Rear Door Child Protector45
Opening And Closing45
Theft Deterrent System47
Locking With Back Door Child Protector47
Setting The System48
Cancelling The System48
Activating The System49
Testing The System49
Switches51
Headlight Switch52
Daytime Running Light System53
Headlight Dimmer And Turn Signal Switch54
Fog Light Switch55
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch55
Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch58
Headlight Cleaner Switch59
Rear Window Defogger Switch59
Outside Rear View Mirror Defogger Switch60
Power Window Switches61
Operating The Switches62
Operating The Window Lock Switch62
Operating The Windows From Outside The Vehicle63
Jam Protection Function63
Power Quarter Window Switch64
Emergency Flasher Switch65
Seat Heater Switches66
Roll Sensing Of Curtain Shield Airbags Off Switch67
Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators69
Fuel Gauge70
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge70
Low Fuel Level Warning Light70
Normal Range70
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge71
Voltmeter72
Tachometer73
Odometer And Trip Meter73
"Odo/Trip" Knob73
Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers74
Brake System Warning Light And Buzzer76
Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer77
Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Light77
Srs Warning Light78
Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Light78
Malfunction Indicator Lamp79
"ABS" Warning Light80
Open Door Warning Light80
Tire Pressure Warning Light81
Unengaged "Park" Warning Light81
Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light81
Lexus Night View System Warning Light83
Charging System Warning Light83
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light83
Key Reminder Buzzer83
How To Check All The Service Reminder Indicators84
Trip Information Display85
Average Vehicle Speed86
Driving Distance After Engine Starting86
Available Driving Range86
Average Fuel Consumption After Refueling87
Current Fuel Consumption87
Instrument Panel Light Control88
Interior Equipment89
Vanity Mirrors90
Sun Visors90
Interior Lights91
Personal Lights92
Ignition Switch Light93
Clock93
Outside Temperature Display94
Cigarette Lighter And Ashtray94
Power Outlets96
Rear Console Box97
Glove Box98
Garage Door Opener98
Programming The Homelink98
Programming A Rolling Code System100
Programming Other Devices101
Reprogramming A Button101
Operating The Homelink101
Erasing The Entire Homelink Memory102
Cupholders103
Auxiliary Boxes105
Card Holder106
Floor Mat107
Coat Hooks108
Warning Reflector Holder108
Tie Down Hooks109
Cargo Net Hooks109
First Aid Kit Holder110
Roof Luggage Carrier110
Adjusting The Position Of Cross Rails111
Exterior Equipment113
Hood114
Fuel Tank Cap115
Moon Roof117
Operating The Moon Roof From Outside The Vehicle118
If The Battery Terminal Is Disconnected Or The Battery Is Run Down118
Rear Step Bumper120
Running Board Lights120
Cleaning Ground Lights121
Front Seats124
Driver Seat124
Front Passenger Seat125
Seat Adjustment Precautions126
Adjusting Front Seats126
Adjusting Seat Position127
Adjusting Seatback Angle127
Adjusting Seat Cushion Angle And Height128
Adjusting Lumbar Support128
Rear Seats129
Rear Seat Precautions129
Adjusting Rear Seats129
Tumbling Second Seat For Third Seat Entry130
Tumbling Third Seat134
Head Restraints141
Front Seat141
Second And Third Seats142
Armrest143
Seat Belts143
Seat Belt Precautions143
Fastening Front, Second And Third Seat Belts145
Third (Center Seat) Seat Belt147
Seat Belt Extender149
Seat Belt Pretensioners152
Srs Driver Airbag And Front Passenger Airbag156
Srs Side Airbags And Curtain Shield Airbags166
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System179
Child Restraint184
Child Restraint Precautions184
Child Restraint System186
Types Of Child Restraint System186
Installation With 2 Point Type Seat Belt187
Convertible Seat Installation190
Installation With 3 Point Type Seat Belt193
Driving Position Memory System211
Setting The Driving Position211
Recalling The Memorized Position211
Steering Wheel And Mirrors213
Tilt And Telescopic Steering Column214
Adjustment Of Steering Column Tilt214
Adjustment Of Telescopic Steering Column214
Outside Rear View Mirrors215
Automatic Tilt Away215
Power Rear View Mirror Control216
Folding Rear View Mirrors217
Inside Rear View Mirror218
Compass219
Calibrating The Compass220
Air Conditioning223
Automatic Air Conditioning Controls224
Climate Control227
If Manual Switching Of Air Intake Is Desired229
Windshield Defogging And Defrosting231
Rear Air Conditioning Switch232
Air Conditioning Filter232
Operating Tips233
Center Vents234
Side Vents234
Lower Vent234
Rear Air Conditioning Controls235
Audio239
Audio System240
Quick Reference For Your Audio System240
Using Your Audio System: Some Basics242
Tone And Balance243
Your Power Antenna244
Your Cassette Player245
Your Cd Player With Changer245
Radio Operation246
Listening To The Radio246
Presetting A Station247
Selecting A Station247
Rds (Radio Data System)248
Radio Text Message249
Radio Operation (Xm Satellite Radio Broadcast)250
Satellite Tuner Technology Notice250
Listening To The Satellite Radio251
Presetting A Channel252
Selecting A Channel252
Displaying The Title And Name254
If The Satellite Radio Tuner Malfunctions255
Cassette Tape Player Operation257
Playing A Cassette Tape257
Manual Program Selection258
Automatic Program Selection258
Cd Player Operation260
Inserting Or Ejecting Cds260
Searching For A Desired Track Or Cd262
Searching For A Desired Track262
Searching For A Desired Cd262
Selecting A Desired Track263
Repeating A Track Or A Cd263
Random Playing264
Cd Text264
Audio Remote Controls (Steering Switches)265
If The Player Malfunctions265
When The Radio Mode Is Selected266
Xm Satellite Radio266
When the "CD" or "DVD" Mode Is Selected266
Rear Seat Audio System267
Turning The System On And Off267
Audio System Operating Hints268
Radio Reception269
Fm269
Static And Fluttering269
Station Swapping269
Caring For Your Cassette Player And Tapes270
Use High Quality Cassettes270
Caring For Your Cd Player And Cds270
Starting And Driving275
Three Way Catalytic Converters276
Engine Exhaust Caution277
Before Starting The Engine278
Ignition Switch278
Parking Brake280
How To Start The Engine280
Cranking Hold Function280
Before Cranking280
Starting The Engine281
Normal Starting Procedure281
If The Engine Stalls281
Normal Driving283
Using Engine Braking285
Using the "3", "2" and "L" Positions286
Backing Up286
Parking287
Good Driving Practice287
Four Wheel Drive System288
Shifting Procedure290
Rear View Monitor System291
Area Displayed On Screen292
The Rear View Monitor System Camera293
Lexus Night View System294
Cruise Control297
Cancelling The Cruise Control299
Resuming The Cruise Control299
Resetting To A Faster Speed299
Cruise Control Failure Warning300
Resetting To A Slower Speed300
Active Height Control Suspension (Ahc)301
Vehicle Height Modes301
Extra High Mode301
Automatic Leveling Function302
Vehicle Height Mode Changing Condition302
Vehicle Height Adjustment303
Turning Off The Active Height Control Suspension305
Height Control Indicator Lights306
Operation In Cold Weather308
Parking And Stopping Tips308
Installing Or Removing Heavy Equipment308
Adaptive Variable Suspension (Avs)309
Active Height Control Failure Warning309
Active Traction Control System310
Vehicle Stability Control System312
"Vehicle Stability Control System Failure Warning313
Variable Gear Ratio Steering System315
Variable Gear Ratio Steering System Failure Warning316
Brake System317
Brake Booster317
Anti Lock Brake System317
Drum In Disc Type Parking Brake System320
Brake Assist System320
Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators321
Tire Pressure Warning System321
If The Tire Pressure Warning Light Blinks325
To Initialize The System328
Tire Pressure Warning Select Switch329
Driving Tips331
Off Road Vehicle Precautions332
Break In Period333
Operation In Foreign Countries333
Tips For Driving In Various Conditions334
Off Road Driving Precautions335
Winter Driving Tips337
Dinghy Towing339
Trailer Towing339
Weight Limits340
Hitches342
Trailer Ball342
Matching Trailer Ball Height To Trailer Coupler Height343
Brakes And Safety Chains344
Tires344
Break In Schedule345
Trailer Lights345
Maintenance345
Connecting A Trailer345
Disconnecting A Trailer346
Pre Towing Safety Check346
Trailer Towing Tips347
How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer349
Vehicle Load Limits350
Cargo And Luggage351
Towing Capacity351
Cargo Capacity351
Stowage Precautions351
Capacity And Distribution352
Example On Your Vehicle353
Seating Configuration Variation354
In Case Of An Emergency355
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving356
If Your Vehicle Will Not Start356
Starting A Flooded Engine357
Jump Starting357
Jump Starting Procedure358
If You Cannot Increase Engine Speed360
If Your Vehicle Overheats360
If You Have A Flat Tire361
To Remove The Spare Tire364
Jack Points366
If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck372
If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed373
Towing With A Wheel Lift Type Truck374
Using A Flat Bed Truck375
Towing With A Sling Type Truck376
Emergency Towing377
Emergency Towing Hook Precautions378
Tips For Towing A Stuck Vehicle378
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever379
Lexus Link System380
Safety Information For The Lexus Link System380
Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals380
Information For Using The Lexus Link System381
Automatic Notifications Of Airbag Deployment383
Manual Emergency Calling384
If Your Vehicle Is Stolen384
Other Services385
Remote Door Locking/Unlocking By Lexus Link System386
Remote Horn And Lights By Lexus Link System386
Personal Calling387
Advisor Record387
Lexus Link System Indicator And Warning Lights388
Voice Recognition389
Advisor Playback389
Personal Calling Universal Commands390
Placing A Call391
To Dial a Number Using "Dial"391
To Dial A Number Using Digit Dial392
Receiving A Call393
Ending A Call393
To Place A Call Using A Stored Nametag393
To Place a Call Using the "Redial" Command393
Accessing Voicemail And Sending Number Tones To Automated Systems394
Voice Activated Keypad Example394
Voicemail Example394
Automated System Example395
Storing/Deleting Numbers In Memory396
Tips For Creating Nametags396
To Store A Nametag396
To Store A Nametag Using Digit Store397
To Delete A Nametag397
To List Your Nametags397
Verifying Remaining Units (Minutes)398
Retrieving Your Phone Number398
To Verify Remaining Minutes398
To Add More Calling Units (Minutes)398
Security Code/Locking Your System399
Voice Commands / Speech Recognition399
To Turn On/Off The Security399
Performance Of Speech Recognition399
Voice Command Error Messages400
General Tips For Better Speech Recognition400
Pardon400
Audible Voice Prompts403
Lexus Link Transceiver Antenna405
If You Lose Your Keys Or Lock Yourself Out406
Maintenance Requirements408
General Maintenance408
Scheduled Maintenance408
What About Do It Yourself Maintenance?409
Engine Compartment409
Engine Coolant Level409
Radiator, Condenser And Hoses409
Vehicle Interior410
Battery410
Engine Oil Level410
Suspension Fluid Level410
Vehicle Exterior411
Accelerator Pedal411
Brake Pedal411
Fluid Leaks411
Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?412
Tire Rotation412
Emission Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs413
Service Procedures And Specifications415
Vehicle Identification416
Introduction416
Theft Prevention Labels417
Engine Compartment Overview418
Do It Yourself Service Precautions419
Parts And Tools420
Checking The Engine Oil Level420
Checking The Engine Coolant Level420
Checking Brake Fluid421
Checking Power Steering Fluid421
Checking Suspension Fluid Ahc421
Checking Battery Condition421
Specifications424
Engine424
Oil Capacity425
Oil Grade425
Recommended Oil Viscosity425
Fuel Type427
Octane Rating427
Gasoline Containing Detergent Additives427
Quality Gasoline427
Cleaner Burning Gasoline428
Oxygenates In Gasoline428
Gasoline Containing Mmt428
Gasoline Quality428
Fuel Pump Shut Off System429
Facts About Engine Oil Consumption430
Functions Of Engine Oil430
Engine Oil Consumption430
Used Engine Oil431
Importance Of Engine Oil Level Check431
Engine Oil Selection434
Oil Identification Mark434
Checking The Radiator And Condenser436
Coolant Type Selection436
Spark Plugs437
Chassis439
Refilling Brake Fluid443
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure446
Inspection And Adjustment Procedure448
Tire Information450
Tire Symbols450
Dot And Tire Identification Number (Tin)452
Tire Size452
Name Of Each Section Of Tire453
Uniform Tire Quality Grading454
Dot Quality Grades454
Treadwear454
Traction Aa, A, B, C454
Glossary Of Tire Terminology455
Types Of Tires458
Summer Tires458
All Season Tires458
Rotating Tires459
Checking And Replacing Tires460
When To Replace Your Tires460
Tire Selection461
Installing Snow Tires And Chains462
When To Use Snow Tires Or Chains462
Snow Tire Selection462
Snow Tire Installation462
Tire Chain Selection463
Chain Installation463
Replacing Wheels464
When To Replace Your Wheels464
Wheel Selection464
Aluminum Wheel Precautions465
Suspension And Chassis465
Electrical Components467
Fuse Locations468
Fuses468
Driver's Side Kick Panel469
Passenger's Side Kick Panel469
Checking Battery Exterior473
Battery Recharging Precautions475
Check The Battery Condition By The Indicator Color475
Checking And Replacing The Blade Type Fuses476
Checking The Cartridge Type Fuses478
Adding Washer Fluid480
Replacing Light Bulbs480
Light Location481
Body484
Dimensions And Weights485
Fuel Tank485
Protecting Your Vehicle From Corrosion486
Washing And Waxing487
Washing Your Lexus487
Hand Washing Your Lexus487
Automatic Car Wash488
Cleaning The Interior489
Waxing Your Lexus489
Leather Trimmed Interior489
Non Leather Trim (Part Of Door Panels)490
Carpets, Windows And Seat Belts491
Reporting Safety Defects492
6 Months Or 5,000 Miles500
12 Months Or 10,000 Miles500
18 Months Or 15,000 Miles501
24 Months Or 20,000 Miles502
30 Months Or 25,000 Miles502
36 Months Or 30,000 Miles503
42 Months Or 35,000 Miles504
48 Months Or 40,000 Miles504
54 Months Or 45,000 Miles505
60 Months Or 50,000 Miles506
66 Months Or 55,000 Miles506
72 Months Or 60,000 Miles507
78 Months Or 65,000 Miles508
84 Months Or 70,000 Miles508
90 Months Or 75,000 Miles509
96 Months Or 80,000 Miles510
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108 Months Or 90,000 Miles511
114 Months Or 95,000 Miles512
120 Months Or 100,000 Miles512
126 Months Or 105,000 Miles513
132 Months Or 110,000 Miles514
138 Months Or 115,000 Miles514
144 Months Or 120,000 Miles515
150 Months Or 125,000 Miles516
156 Months Or 130,000 Miles516
162 Months Or 135,000 Miles517
168 Months Or 140,000 Miles518
174 Months Or 145,000 Miles518
180 Months Or 150,000 Miles519
Active Height Control System520
Air Conditioner Filter520
Axle Shaft Boots520
Ball Joints And Dust Covers520
Body Inspection521
Brake Fluid521
Brake Lines And Hoses521
Brake Linings/Drums And Brake Pads/Rotors521
Engine Air Filter522
Engine Oil And Oil Filter522
Engine Valve Clearance522
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket523
Nuts And Bolts On Chassis523
Rack And Pinion Assembly523
Road Test523
Transfer Case Oil524
Transmission Fluid524
Variable Gear Ratio Steering Assembly524
Wheel Bearing And Axle Shaft Bushing Grease524