Table Of Contents - Lexus LX 470 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

How To Use This Manual5
Table Of Contents7
Instrument Panel8
Instrument Cluster10
Seat And Steering Wheel14
Exterior View15
Basic Operation17
Driver's Seat18
Steering Wheel18
Quick Reference18
Automatic Transmission19
Headlight And Turn Signal Switch20
Wiper Switch21
Instruments And Controls23
Keys And Doors24
Flat Key25
Starting The Engine Using A Flat Key25
Engine Immobiliser System27
Wireless Remote Control28
Locking/Unlocking The Doors29
Sounding An Alarm30
Replacing The Battery (Remote)31
Side Doors33
Locking With Key33
Locking With Inside Lock Button33
Locking With Power Door Lock Switch34
Power Door Lock Switch 1834
Back Door Opening And Closing35
Locking With Rear Door Child−Protector35
Switches39
Headlight Switch40
Headlight Dimmer And Turn Signal Switch41
Fog Light Switch42
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch43
Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch44
Headlight Cleaner Switch45
Rear Window Defogger Switch45
Outside Rear View Mirror Defogger Switch46
Power Window Switches47
Operating The Window Lock Switch48
Jam Protection Function49
Power Quarter Window Switch50
Emergency Flasher Switch51
Seat Heater Switches51
Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators53
Fuel Gauge54
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge54
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge55
Voltmeter56
Tachometer56
Odometer And Trip Meter57
Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers57
Brake System Warning Light And Buzzer59
Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer60
Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Light60
Srs Warning Light61
Malfunction Indicator Lamp61
"ABS" Warning Light62
Open Door Warning Light63
Unengaged "Park" Warning Light63
Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light64
Vehicle Skid Control/Active Traction Control System Warning Light64
Discharge Warning Light65
Low Fuel Level Warning Light65
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light65
Key Reminder Buzzer65
How To Check All The Service Reminder Indicators66
Instrument Panel Light Control67
Interior Equipment69
Vanity Mirrors70
Sun Visors70
Interior Lights71
Personal Light72
Ignition Switch Light73
Clock73
Outside Temperature Display74
Cigarette Lighter And Ashtray74
Power Outlets76
Rear Console Box77
Glove Box78
Garage Door Opener78
Programming The Homelink78
Programming A Rolling Code System79
Programming An Entrance Gate80
Reprogramming A Button80
Operating The Homelink80
Erasing The Entire Homelink Memory (All Three Programs)81
Cup Holders82
Auxiliary Boxes84
Floor Mat85
Tie−Down Hooks86
Warning Reflector Holder86
Luggage Stowage Precautions87
First−Aid Kit Holder87
Exterior Equipment89
Hood Lock Release Lever90
Fuel Tank Cap91
Fuel Pump Shut−Off System93
Moon Roof94
Rear Step Bumper96
Running Board Lights96
Cleaning Ground Lights97
Comfort Adjustment99
Front Seats Adjustment100
Adjusting Seat Position101
Adjusting Seatback Angle101
Adjusting Seat Cushion Angle And Height102
Adjusting Lumbar Support (Driver's Seat Only)102
Rear Seats103
Folding Up Second Seat For Third Seat Entry104
Folding Up Second Seat106
Folding Up Third Seat108
Removing Third Seats111
Head Restraints114
Second And Third Seats115
Armrest116
Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel116
Adjustment Of Telescopic Steering Column117
Auto Tilt Away117
Outside Rear View Mirrors118
Power Rear View Mirror Control118
Folding Rear View Mirrors119
Inside Rear View Mirror120
Compass (Without Navigation System)121
Calibrating The Compass (Deviation Calibration)122
Calibrating The Compass (Circling Calibration)123
Seat Belts124
Fastening Front, Second And Third (Outside Seats) Seat Belts125
Adjust The Shoulder Anchor Position To Your Size127
To Release The Belt127
Third (Center Seat) Seat Belt128
Seat Belt Extender130
Front Seat Belt Pretensioners131
Srs Airbags134
Child Restraint144
Child Restraint System145
Types Of Child Restraint System146
Installation With 2−Point Type Seat Belt147
Infant Seat Installation147
Convertible Seat Installation149
Installation With 3−Point Type Seat Belt152
Booster Seat Installation160
Using A Top Strap163
Installation With Child Restraint Lower Anchorages165
Driving Position Memory System167
Setting The Driving Position167
Recalling The Memorized Position167
Conditions For Memorized Position Activation168
Setting The Theft Deterrent System170
Canceling The Theft Deterrent System170
Acivating The Theft Deterrent System170
Testing The Theft Deterrent System171
Theft Prevention Labels172
Automatic Air Conditioning Controls174
Air Flow Selection176
Climate Control177
Air Conditioning Manual Control178
If Manual Switching Of Air Intake Is Desired179
If Manual On−Off Of The Air Conditioning Is Desired180
Windshield Defogging And Defrosting181
Rear Air Conditioning Switch182
Air Filter182
Center Vents183
Side Vents183
Rear Air Conditioning Controls184
Lower Vent184
Audio System190
Using Your Audio System: Some Basics192
Tone And Balance193
Automatic Sound Levelizer193
Your Power Antenna194
Your Cassette Player195
Your Automatic Changer195
Radio Operation196
Listening To The Radio196
Presetting A Station197
Selecting A Station197
Rds (Radio Data System)198
Type (Program Type)199
Emergency Broadcast199
Traf (Traffic) Function200
Radio Text Message200
Cassette Tape Player Operation201
Playing A Cassette Tape201
Manual Program Selection (Cassette Player)202
Automatic Program Selection203
Compact Disc Player Operation204
Inserting Or Ejecting Compact Discs204
Playing A Compact Disc206
Selecting A Desired Disc206
Searching For A Desired Track Or Disc207
Selecting A Desired Track207
Repeating A Track Or A Disc208
Random Playing208
Car Audio System Operating Hints209
If The Player Malfunctions209
Radio Reception209
Fm210
Am210
Caring For Your Compact Disc Player And Discs211
Starting And Driving213
Three−Way Catalytic Converter214
Engine Exhaust Caution215
Before Starting The Engine216
Ignition Switch With Steering Lock216
Parking Brake217
How To Start The Engine218
Before Cranking218
Normal Starting Procedure218
Overdrive Switch220
Normal Driving221
Driving Pattern Selector Switch221
Using Engine Braking223
Using the "2" and "L" Positions223
Backing Up224
Parking225
Good Driving Practice225
Rocking Your Vehicle If Stuck226
If You Cannot Shift The Selector Lever226
Driving in "2Nd STRT" (Second Start) Mode226
Four−Wheel Drive System227
"H" (High Speed Position, Center Differential Unlocked)227
"H" (High Speed Position, Center Differential Locked)227
"N" (Neutral Position): Lever at "N"227
Center Differential Lock Switch227
"L" (Low Speed Position, Center Differential Unlocked)228
Advice for Driving on Slippery Roads in "L" Mode228
Cruise Control229
Shifting Procedure229
Turning On The System230
Cruise Control Setting Operation230
Cancelling The Preset Speed231
Resetting To A Faster Speed231
Resetting To A Slower Speed231
Resuming The Preset Speed231
Active Height Control Suspension (Ahc)232
Cruise Control Failure Warning232
Vehicle Height Modes232
Extra High Mode233
Automatic Leveling Function234
Vehicle Height Mode Changing Condition234
Vehicle Height Adjustment235
Turning Off The Active Height Control Suspension236
Height Control Indicator Lights237
Operation In Cold Weather239
Parking And Stopping Tips239
Installing Or Removing Heavy Equipment239
Adaptive Variable Suspension (Avs)240
Active Height Control Failure Warning240
Damping Mode Select Switch240
Active Traction Control System241
Vehicle Skid Control System243
Brake System246
Brake Booster246
Anti−Lock Brake System246
Brake Assist System249
Drum−In−Disc Type Parking Brake System249
Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators250
Types Of Tires250
Summer Tires250
All Season Tires250
Driving Tips253
Off−Road Vehicle Precautions254
Break−In Period255
Operation In Foreign Countries255
Tips For Driving In Various Conditions256
Off−Road Driving Precautions257
Winter Driving Tips259
Dinghy Towing260
Trailer Towing261
Weight Limits (Towing)261
Active Height Control Switch261
Hitches263
Trailer Ball263
Matching Trailer Ball Height To Trailer Coupler Height264
Brakes And Safety Chains265
Tires265
Trailer Lights265
Break−In Schedule265
Connecting A Trailer266
Disconnecting A Trailer266
Pre−Towing Safety Check267
Trailer Towing Tips267
How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer269
In Case Of Emergency271
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving272
If Your Vehicle Will Not Start272
If The Engine Is Not Turning Over Or Is Turning Over Too Slowly272
In Case Of An Emergency272
Starting A Flooded Engine273
Jump Starting273
If You Cannot Increase The Engine Speed276
If Your Vehicle Overheats276
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine276
If You Have A Flat Tire277
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine277
Jack Points282
If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed287
Towing With A Wheel Lift Type Truck288
Using A Flat Bed Truck289
Towing With A Sling Type Truck290
Emergency Towing291
Emergency Towing Hook Precautions292
Tips For Towing A Stuck Vehicle292
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever293
If You Lose Your Keys Or Lock Yourself Out294
Maintenance295
Maintenance Requirements296
General Maintenance297
Vehicle Exterior Care297
Vehicle Interior Care298
Engine Compartment Care299
Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?300
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs301
Service Procedures303
Vehicle Identification304
The Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)304
The Engine Number304
Introduction304
Engine Compartment Overview305
Do−It−Yourself Service Precautions306
Parts And Tools307
Checking The Engine Oil Level307
Checking The Engine Coolant Level307
Checking Brake Fluid308
Checking Battery Condition308
Checking Power Steering Fluid308
Checking Suspension Fluid Ahc308
Engine309
Engine Specifications310
Lubrication System Data310
Cooling System Data311
Fuel Data311
Ignition System Data311
Electrical System Data311
Fuel Type312
Octane Rating312
Gasoline Containing Detergent Additives312
Quality Gasoline312
Cleaner Burning Gasoline313
Gasoline Containing Mmt313
Oxygenates In Gasoline313
Facts About Engine Oil Consumption314
Used Engine Oil315
Engine Oil Selection317
Oil Identification Marks318
Coolant Type Selection319
Checking The Radiator And Condenser320
Spark Plugs320
Chassis321
Chassis Specifications322
Transfer Data322
Automatic Transmission Data322
Differential Data322
Brakes Data323
Chassis Lubrication323
Steering Data323
Tires And Wheels Data324
Check The Fluid Level On The Dipstick326
Checking Tire Pressure328
Rotating Tires329
Checking And Replacing Tires329
Uniform Tire Quality Grading330
Tire Selection331
Installing Snow Tires And Chains332
Snow Tire Selection332
Snow Tire Installation332
Tire Chain Selection332
Replacing Wheels333
Chain Installation333
Wheel Selection333
Aluminium Wheel Precautions334
Suspension And Chassis334
Electrical Components335
Fuse Locations336
Specifications336
Checking Battery Exterior341
Checking By Fluid Level Lines342
Checking By Indicator342
Battery Recharging Precautions343
Checking And Replacing The Blade Type Fuses343
Checking The Cartridge Type Fuses346
Adding Washer Fluid347
Replacing Light Bulbs347
Light Location348
Body351
Body Specifications352
Dimensions And Weight352
Protecting Your Vehicle From Corrosion353
Washing And Waxing354
Automatic Car Wash355
Cleaning The Interior356
Leather Interior356
Synthetic Leather Areas357
Carpets, Windows And Seat Belts Cleaning357
Air Conditioning Control Panel, Car Audio, Instrument Panel Care358
Index362
Gas Station Information369