Table Of Contents - Lexus GX470 2004 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Occupant Restraint Systems2
Installation Of A Mobile Two-Way Radio System4
Tires And Loading On Your Lexus4
Scrapping Of Your Lexus4
On-Pavement And Off-Road Driving Tips5
Basic Operation — Quick Reference6
Instruments And Controls6
Table Of Contents6
Gas Station Information7
Quick Index7
Safety Symbol7
Safety And Vehicle Damage Warnings7
Instrument Panel9
Instrument Cluster13
Seat And Steering Wheel15
Exterior View16
Basic Operation18
Quick Reference18
Driver's Seat19
Steering Wheel19
Tilt Steering Wheel19
Telescopic Steering Wheel19
Automatic Transmission20
Selector Lever Position20
Operation Of Selector Lever20
Headlight And Turn Signal Switch21
Headlight Switch21
Turn Signal Switch21
Wiper Switch22
Keys And Doors24
Keys25
Flat Key26
Starting The Engine Using A Flat Key26
Engine Immobilizer System31
Wireless Remote Control32
Locking/Unlocking The Doors33
Sounding An Alarm34
Operating The Windows And Moon Roof34
Replacing The Battery35
Side Doors37
Locking With Inside Lock Button38
Locking With Power Door Lock Switch39
Setting The Auto Door Locking And Unlocking Functions40
Locking Linked With The Shift Position40
Unlocking Linked With The Shift Position40
Locking Linked With The Vehicle Speed40
Locking With Rear Door Child-Protector41
Back Door42
Theft Deterrent System43
Back Door Stopper43
Setting The System44
Cancelling The System44
Activating The System44
Testing The System45
Switches47
Headlight Dimmer And Turn Signal Switch50
Fog Light Switch51
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch51
Intermittent Operation Type51
Raindrop Detection Type53
Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch57
Rear Window Defogger Switch59
Outside Rear View Mirror Defogger Switch61
Power Window Switches62
Operating The Switches62
Operating The Window Lock Switch63
Operating The Windows From Outside The Vehicle63
Jam Protection Function64
If The Battery Is Disconnected Or Run Down64
Emergency Flasher Switch65
Seat Heater Switches66
Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators69
Fuel Gauge70
Engine Coolant71
Temperature Gauge71
Tachometer73
Odometer And Trip Meter74
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 Light78
Srs Warning Light78
Malfunction Indicator Lamp79
"ABS" Warning Light80
Open Door Warning Light81
Unengaged "Park" Warning Light81
Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light81
"VSC TRAC" Warning Light82
"KDSS" Warning Light82
Discharge Warning Light82
Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light83
Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Light84
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light84
Low Fuel Level Warning Light84
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light84
How To Check All The Service Reminder Indicators85
Key Reminder Buzzer85
Multi-Information Display87
Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display88
Clock88
Outside Temperature And Cruise Information89
Outside Temperature Mode89
Average Fuel Consumption Mode90
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption Mode90
Driving Range Mode91
Average Vehicle Speed Mode91
Barometer Mode92
Altimeter Mode92
Instrument Panel Light Control93
Elapsed Time Mode93
Interior Equipment95
Vanity Mirrors96
Sun Visors96
Interior Lights97
Center97
Personal Lights98
Rear98
Illuminated Entry System99
Cigarette Lighter And Ashtray100
Foot Lights And Inside Door Handle Lights100
Center Console Spot Lights100
Power Outlets102
Main Switch103
Glove Box105
Rear Console Box106
Garage Door Opener106
Programming The Homelink106
Programming A Rolling Code System107
Programming Other Devices108
Reprogramming A Button108
Operating The Homelink108
Erasing The Entire Homelink Memory108
Cup Holders109
Overhead Console Box111
Auxiliary Box113
First-Aid Kit Holder113
Floor Mat114
Warning Reflector Holder115
Coat Hooks115
Using Luggage Cover116
Removing Luggage Cover116
Tie-Down Hooks117
Exterior Equipment119
Hood120
Fuel Tank Cap121
Moon Roof124
To Slide Open The Tilted-Up Moon Roof124
Operating The Moon Roof From Outside The Vehicle125
Quarter Windows127
Roof Luggage Carrier127
Adjusting The Position Of Cross Rails128
Rear Step Bumper130
Front Seats133
Front Seat Precautions133
Front Passenger Seat134
Front Seats (With Srs Side Airbags)134
Seat Adjustment Precautions135
Adjusting Front Seats136
Adjusting Seat Position136
Adjusting Seatback Angle137
Adjusting Seat Cushion Angle And Height137
Rear Seats138
Adjusting Lumbar Support138
Rear Seat Precautions138
Adjusting Rear Seats139
Tumbling Second Seat (For Third Seat Entry)140
Folding Up Third Seats143
Head Restraints152
Armrests154
Seat Belts156
Seat Belt Precautions156
Fastening Front, Second And Third Seat Belts158
Third Center Seat Belt160
Stowing The Third Center Seat Belt162
Pulling Out The Third Center Seat Belt162
Stowing The Second And Third Seat Belt Buckles163
Hanging The Third Outside Seat Belts163
Seat Belt Extender164
Seat Belt Pretensioners166
RSCA OFF" Indicator Light167
Srs Driver Airbag And Front Passenger Airbag171
Srs Side Airbags And Curtain Shield Airbags184
Roll Sensing Of Curtain Shield Airbags Off Switch200
Child Restraint201
Child Restraint Precautions201
Child Restraint System203
Types Of Child Restraint System204
Installation With 3-Point Type Seat Belt205
Using A Top Strap219
Child Restraint System Installation222
Installation With Child Restraint Lower Anchorages222
Driving Position Memory System225
Setting The Driving Position225
Recalling The Memorized Position225
Conditions For Memorized Position Activation226
Steering Wheel And Mirrors227
Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel228
Adjustment Of Steering Wheel Tilt228
Adjustment Of Telescopic Steering Column228
Outside Rear View Mirrors229
Auto Tilt Away229
Power Rear View Mirror Control230
Inside Rear View Mirror232
Folding Rear View Mirrors232
Compass233
Calibrating The Compass (Deviation Calibration)236
Zone Numbers237
Air Conditioning240
Automatic Air Conditioning Controls241
Air Flow Selection244
Climate Control245
If Quick Heating Or Cooling Is Desired247
If Manual Fan Speed Control Is Desired247
If Manual Switching Of Air Intake Is Desired247
Windshield Defogging And Defrosting248
Center Vents And Side Vents254
Checking And Replacing The Air Conditioning Filter255
Rear Cooler Controls258
Audio260
Quick Reference For Your Audio System261
Using Your Audio System: Some Basics263
Your Compact Disc Player With Changer267
Presetting A Station269
Selecting A Station269
Rds (Radio Data System)270
Radio Text Message272
Cassette Tape Player Operation273
Manual Program Selection274
Automatic Program Selection274
Compact Disc Player Operation276
Inserting Or Ejecting Compact Discs276
Playing A Compact Disc278
Selecting A Desired Disc279
Searching For A Desired Track Or Disc279
Selecting A Desired Track280
Repeating A Track Or A Disc280
Random Playing281
Compact Disc Text281
Audio Remote Controls (Steering Switches)282
If The Player Malfunctions282
Car Audio System Operating Hints284
Caring For Your Compact Disc Player And Discs286
Labeled Discs288
Rear Seat Audio System290
Rear Seat Audio System Controller291
Quick Reference For Your Remote Control294
Using Your Rear Seat Audio System: Some Basics294
Turning The System On And Off296
Radio Operation297
Listening To The Radio297
Playing A Cassette Tape298
Replacing Controller Battery302
Headphone Input Jacks304
Rear Seat Entertainment System306
Rear Seat Entertainment System Controller309
Before Using The Controller (For New Vehicle Owners)310
Using The Controller310
Quick Reference For Your Remote Controller314
Front Audio System Operation318
Selecting The Mode318
Dvd Player Operation326
Dvd Video/Dvd Audio Player Operation335
Changing The Audio Language346
Changing The Subtitle Language347
Changing The Dvd Language348
Turning The Angle Mark On Or Of349
Setting Level Of Viewer Restrictions350
Setting The Display Mode351
Language Code List352
Selecting The Chapter/Track359
Using The Control Screen359
Video Cd/Audio Cd/Cd Text Player Operation360
Turning On The Disc Menu (Video Cd Only)362
Changing Menu Page Or Track (Video Cd Only)362
Changing A Multiplex Transmission (Video Cd Only)363
Changing The Initial Setting (Video Cd Only)363
Screen Adjustment365
Dvd Video Disc Information367
Dvd Video Disc Glossary368
Input Terminal Adapter369
Power Outlet (115 Vac)371
Compact Disc Player377
Dvd Player378
Starting And Driving383
Three-Way Catalytic Converters384
Engine Exhaust Caution387
Before Starting The Engine389
Ignition Switch With Steering Lock389
Parking Brake391
How To Start The Engine391
Cranking Hold Function391
Before Cranking391
Starting The Engine392
Normal Starting Procedure392
Using Engine Braking396
Using the "3", "2" and "L" Positions397
Backing Up398
Parking399
Good Driving Practice399
Four-Wheel Drive System401
If You Cannot Shift The Selector Lever401
Driving In Second Start Mode401
Four-Wheel Drive Control401
Shifting Procedure404
Rear View Monitor System405
Cruise Control409
Turning The System On409
Cruise Control Failure Warning411
Resetting To A Slower Speed411
Resuming The Preset Speed411
Rear Height Control Air Suspension412
Vehicle Height Modes412
Vehicle Height Adjustment414
Height Control Indicator Lights418
Electronic Modulated Suspension419
Parking And Stopping Tips419
Rear Height Control Failure Warning419
Active Traction Control System420
Slip Indicator Light421
Vehicle Stability Control System422
Downhill Assist Control System425
Hill-Start Assist Control System428
Brake System430
Brake Booster430
Anti-Lock Brake System431
Tire Pressure Warning System434
Brake Assist System434
Drum-In-Disc Type Parking Brake System434
System Malfunction436
Replacing Tires And Wheels441
Selector Switch442
Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators443
Limited-Slip Differential444
Driving Tips446
Off-Road Vehicle Precautions447
Break-In Period448
Operation In Foreign Countries449
Tips For Driving In Various Conditions449
Off-Road Driving Precautions452
Winter Driving Tips455
Dinghy Towing457
Trailer Towing458
Weight Limits458
Hitches462
Trailer Ball463
Matching Trailer Ball Height To Trailer Coupler Height465
Brakes And Safety Chains465
Service Connector For Towing Brake Controller466
Tires466
Trailer Lights467
Break-In Schedule467
Connecting A Trailer467
Disconnecting A Trailer467
Pre-Towing Safety Check468
Trailer Towing Tips468
How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer470
Vehicle Load Limits472
Cargo And Luggage473
Towing Capacity473
Cargo Capacity473
Stowage Precautions473
Capacity And Distribution474
In Case Of An Emergency478
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving479
If Your Vehicle Will Not Start479
Starting A Flooded Engine480
Jump Starting480
Jump Starting Procedure482
If You Cannot Increase The Engine Speed483
If Your Vehicle Overheats484
If You Have A Flat Tire485
To Remove The Spare Tire490
If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck500
If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed501
Towing Precautions501
Emergency Towing506
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever509
Lexus Link System510
Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals510
Information For Using The Lexus Link System511
Automatic Notifications515
Manual Emergency Calling517
Door Locking/Unlocking By Lexus Link System521
Memo Record522
Audible Voice Prompts523
Lexus Link Transceiver Antenna526
If You Lose Your Keys Or Lock Yourself Out527
Maintenance530
Maintenance Requirements531
General Maintenance531
Scheduled Maintenance531
What About Do-It-Yourself Maintenance?532
Engine Compartment532
Engine Coolant Level532
Radiator, Condenser And Hoses532
Automatic Transmission "Park" Mechanism534
Vehicle Exterior534
Fluid Leaks534
Tire Inflation Pressure534
Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?535
Emission Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs536
Service Procedures And Specifications538
Vehicle Identification539
Introduction539
Theft Prevention Labels540
Engine Compartment Overview542
Removing The Engine Compartment Covers543
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions545
Parts And Tools547
Checking The Engine Oil Level547
Checking The Engine Coolant Level547
Checking Brake Fluid547
Engine550
Specifications550
Fuel553
Quality Gasoline554
Cleaner Burning Gasoline554
Oxygenates In Gasoline554
Gasoline Containing Mmt554
Gasoline Quality555
Fuel Pump Shut Off System556
Facts About Engine Oil Consumption556
Importance Of Engine Oil Level Check557
Used Engine Oil557
Engine Oil Selection561
Oil Identification Marks561
Coolant Type Selection563
Checking The Radiator And Condenser564
Spark Plugs565
Checking Power Steering Fluid572
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure574
Tire Information578
Tire Symbols578
Dot And Tire Identification Number (Tin)580
Tire Size580
Name Of Each Section Of Tire581
Uniform Tire Quality Grading582
Glossary Of Tire Terminology583
Types Of Tires586
Summer Tires586
All Season Tires586
Rotating Tires587
Checking And Replacing Tires588
When To Replace Your Tires588
Tire Selection589
When To Use Snow Tires Or Chains590
Snow Tire Selection590
Snow Tire Installation590
Installing Snow Tires And Chains590
Tire Chain Selection591
Chain Installation593
Replacing Wheels594
When To Replace Your Wheels594
Wheel Selection594
Aluminum Wheel Precautions595
Suspension And Chassis595
Fuse Locations598
Fuses598
Electrical Components598
Driver's Side Instrument Panel599
Checking Battery Condition606
Checking Battery Exterior608
Battery Recharging Precautions611
Checking And Replacing The Blade Type Fuses612
Checking The Cartridge Type Fuses614
Adding Washer Fluid616
Replacing Light Bulbs617
Dimensions And Weights623
Protecting Your Vehicle From Corrosion624
Washing And Waxing625
Waxing Your Lexus627
Automatic Car Wash627
Cleaning The Interior628
Leather Interior628
Synthetic Leather Areas630
Carpets, Windows And Seat Belts631
Rain Clearing Mirrors632
Reporting Safety Defects636