Table Of Contents - Lexus GX470 2004 Repair Manual

Table of Contents

Accessories, Spare Parts And Modification4
Spark Ignition System4
Installation Of A Mobile Two-Way Radio System4
Tires And Loading On Your Lexus4
On-Pavement And Off-Road Driving Tips5
Table Of Contents6
Safety Symbol7
Safety And Vehicle Damage Warnings8
Instrument Panel (Vehicles Without Navigation System)9
Pictorial Index10
Instrument Panel (Vehicles With Navigation System)11
Wiper And Washer Switch12
Instrument Cluster13
Seat And Steering Wheel17
Exterior View18
Basic Operation20
Quick Reference20
Driver's Seat21
Steering Wheel21
Tilt Steering Wheel21
Telescopic Steering Wheel21
Automatic Transmission22
Selector Lever Position22
Operation Of Selector Lever22
Headlight And Turn Signal Switch23
Wiper Switch24
Front24
Raindrop Detection Type24
Rear25
Instruments And Controls26
Keys And Doors27
Flat Key28
Starting The Engine Using A Flat Key28
Engine Immobilizer System33
Wireless Remote Control34
Locking/Unlocking The Doors36
Sounding An Alarm37
Operating The Windows And Moon Roof38
Replacing The Battery39
Side Doors41
Locking With Key41
Locking With Inside Lock Button42
Locking With Power Door Lock Switch43
Setting The Auto Door Locking And Unlocking Functions44
Setting The Functions45
Back Door46
Locking With Rear Door Child-Protector46
Back Door Stopper47
Theft Deterrent System48
Setting The System48
Security Indicator Light48
Cancelling The System49
Activating The System49
Testing The System49
Switches51
Headlight Switch52
Daytime Running Light System53
Headlight Dimmer And Turn Signal Switch55
Fog Light Switch56
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch56
Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch62
Rear Window Defogger Switch64
Outside Rear View Mirror Defogger Switch66
Power Window Switches67
Operating The Switches67
Operating The Window Lock Switch68
Operating The Windows From Outside The Vehicle68
Jam Protection Function69
If The Battery Is Disconnected Or Run Down69
Emergency Flasher Switch70
Seat Heater Switches72
Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators75
Fuel Gauge76
Low Fuel Level Warning Light76
Engine Coolant77
Temperature Gauge77
Normal Range77
Tachometer79
Odometer And Trip Meter80
Trip Meter Reset Knob80
Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers81
Brake System Warning Light And Buzzer83
Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer84
Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Light84
Srs Warning Light85
Malfunction Indicator Lamp85
"ABS" Warning Light86
Open Door Warning Light87
Unengaged "Park" Warning Light87
Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light88
"VSC TRAC" Warning Light89
"KDSS" Warning Light (Vehicles with Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System)89
Discharge Warning Light89
Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light90
Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Light91
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light91
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light92
Key Reminder Buzzer92
How To Check All The Service Reminder Indicators92
Multi-Information Display94
Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display95
Outside Temperature And Cruise Information96
Outside Temperature97
Average Fuel Consumption98
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption99
Driving Range100
Average Vehicle Speed101
Barometer102
Altimeter103
Rectification Of The Altitude103
Elapsed Time104
Instrument Panel Light Control105
Interior Equipment106
Cigarette Lighter106
Sun Visors107
Interior Lights107
To Turn On The Interior Light108
Personal Lights109
Illuminated Entry System109
Ignition Switch Light, Personal Lights And Center Interior Light110
Foot Lights And Inside Door Handle Lights110
Center Console Spot Lights110
Cigarette Lighter And Ashtray111
Power Outlets112
12 Vdc112
To Use The Ashtray112
115 Vac113
To Use The Power Outlet114
Glove Box115
Rear Console Box116
To Access The Rear Console Box116
Garage Door Opener117
Programming The Homelink117
Programming A Rolling Code System118
Programming An Entrance Gate/Programming All Devices In The Canadian Market119
Programming Other Devices119
Reprogramming A Button119
Operating The Homelink119
Erasing The Entire Homelink Memory120
Cup Holders121
Overhead Console Box123
Auxiliary Box125
First-Aid Kit Holder125
Floor Mat126
Warning Reflector Holder127
Coat Hooks127
Luggage Cover128
Using Luggage Cover128
Removing Luggage Cover128
Tie-Down Hooks129
Exterior Equipment130
Hood131
Fuel Tank Cap132
Moon Roof135
Operating The Moon Roof From Outside The Vehicle136
Quarter Windows138
Roof Luggage Carrier138
Adjusting The Position Of Cross Rails139
Rear Step Bumper141
Occupant Restraint Systems143
Front Seats144
Front Passenger Seat145
Front Seats (With Srs Side Airbags)145
Seat Adjustment Precautions146
Adjusting Front Seats147
Adjusting Seat Position147
Move The Control Switch In The Desired Direction147
Adjusting Seatback Angle148
Adjusting Seat Cushion Angle And Height148
Rear Seats149
Adjusting Lumbar Support149
Rear Seat Precautions149
Adjusting Rear Seats150
Tumbling Second Seat (For Third Seat Entry)151
Folding Up Third Seats154
Removing Third Seats159
Seat Belt Hanger159
Head Restraints165
Second And Third Seats166
Stowing The Third Center Head Restraint166
Armrests167
Second Seat168
Seat Belts169
Seat Belt Precautions169
Fastening Front, Second And Third Seat Belts171
Adjust The Position Of The Lap And Shoulder Belts172
Adjust The Shoulder Anchor Position To Your Size172
Third Center Seat Belt173
Stowing The Third Center Seat Belt175
Pulling Out The Third Center Seat Belt175
Stowing The Second And Third Seat Belt Buckles176
Hanging The Third Outside Seat Belts176
Seat Belt Extender177
Seat Belt Pretensioners179
Srs Driver Airbag And Front Passenger Airbag184
Srs Side Airbags And Curtain Shield Airbags197
Roll Sensing Function197
Roll Sensing Of Curtain Shield Airbags Off Switch212
Child Restraint213
Child Restraint Precautions213
Child Restraint System215
Types Of Child Restraint System216
Infant Seat216
Convertible Seat216
Booster Seat216
Installation With 3-Point Type Seat Belt217
Using A Top Strap231
Installation With Child Restraint Lower Anchorages234
Child Restraint System Installation234
Driving Position Memory System238
Setting The Driving Position238
Recalling The Memorized Position239
Steering Wheel And Mirrors241
Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel242
Adjustment Of Steering Wheel Tilt242
Adjustment Of Telescopic Steering Column242
Outside Rear View Mirrors243
Auto Tilt Away243
Power Rear View Mirror Control244
Automatic Transmission Selector Lever245
Inside Rear View Mirror246
Folding Rear View Mirrors246
Compass247
Calibrating The Compass (Deviation Calibration)250
Calibrating The Compass (Circling Calibration)251
Vanity Mirrors252
Section 2 - Air Conditioning And Audio254
Automatic Air Conditioning Controls255
Setting Operation — Automatic Control259
Setting Operation — Manual Control260
If Quick Heating Or Cooling Is Desired261
If Manual Switching Of Air Intake Is Desired261
Windshield Defogging And Defrosting262
Defogging And Defrosting266
Center Vents And Side Vents268
Rear Cooler Controls272
Rear Cooler On-Off273
Air Flow Control273
Temperature Control273
Audio275
Audio System276
Quick Reference For Your Audio System276
Using Your Audio System: Some Basics278
Turning The System On And Off279
Your Radio Antennas281
Your Cassette Player282
Your Compact Disc Player With Changer283
Presetting A Station285
Selecting A Station285
Rds (Radio Data System)286
Type (Program Type)287
Traf (Traffic) Function287
Radio Text Message288
Cassette Tape Player Operation289
Playing A Cassette Tape289
To Stop Or Eject The Cassette Tape289
If A Cassette Is Already In The Slot289
Manual Program Selection290
Automatic Program Selection290
Compact Disc Player Operation292
Inserting Or Ejecting Compact Discs292
Setting A Single Compact Disc292
Ejecting A Single Disc Alone294
Playing A Compact Disc294
Selecting A Desired Disc295
Searching For A Desired Track295
Searching For A Desired Disc295
Selecting A Desired Track296
Repeating A Track Or A Disc296
"Fast Forward" Button296
"Reverse" Button296
Random Playing297
Compact Disc Text297
Audio Remote Controls (Steering Switches)298
If The Player Malfunctions298
When the "TAPE" Mode Is Selected299
When the "CD" Mode Is Selected299
Vehicles With Rear Seat Entertainment System299
Audio System Operating Hints300
Radio Reception300
Fm300
Am301
Caring For Your Cassette Player And Tapes301
Use High-Quality Cassettes302
Caring For Your Compact Disc Player And Discs302
Special Shaped Discs303
Transparent/Translucent Discs303
Low Quality Discs304
Labeled Discs304
Rear Seat Audio System307
Rear Seat Audio System Controller308
Quick Reference For Your Remote Control311
Using Your Rear Seat Audio System: Some Basics311
Radio Operation314
Listening To The Radio314
Headphone Input Jacks321
Rear Seat Entertainment System323
Rear Seat Entertainment System Controller326
Before Using The Controller327
Using The Controller327
Controller Holder329
Quick Reference For Your Remote Controller331
Front Audio System Operation336
Selecting The Mode336
Am Mode337
Fm Mode337
Replacing Controller Battery342
Dvd Player Operation344
Selecting The Dvd Mode348
Dvd Player Operation Switches349
Turning The Operation Switches On And Off350
Dvd Video/Dvd Audio Player Operation353
Precautions For Dvd Video Discs353
Turning The Menu Screen For The Disc On Or Off354
Skipping To The Predetermined Screen356
Selecting The Title/Group357
Selecting The Bonus Group (Dvd Audio Only)358
Changing The Still Picture (Dvd Audio Only)359
Changing The Subtitle Language359
Changing Audio Language360
Changing Audio Format361
Changing Angle Screen362
Changing The Initial Setting363
Changing The Audio Language364
Changing The Dvd Language366
Turning The Angle Mark On Or Off367
Setting Level Of Viewer Restrictions368
Setting The Display Mode369
Language Code List370
Selecting The Chapter/Track377
Using The Control Screen377
Video Cd/Audio Cd/Cd Text Player Operation378
Selecting The Disc Menu Number (Video Cd Only)378
Error Messages378
Turning On The Disc Menu (Video Cd Only)380
Changing Menu Page Or Track (Video Cd Only)380
Changing A Multiplex Transmission (Video Cd Only)381
Changing The Initial Setting (Video Cd Only)381
Screen Adjustment383
Selecting The Video Mode384
Dvd Video Disc Information385
Dvd Video Disc Glossary386
Region Codes387
Input Terminal Adapter388
To Use The Input Terminal Adapter388
Power Outlet (115 Vac)389
Main Switch389
Audio/Video System Operating Hints393
Fading And Drifting Stations394
Multi-Path394
Static And Fluttering394
Compact Disc Player396
Dvd Player396
Starting And Driving401
Three-Way Catalytic Converters402
Engine Exhaust Caution405
Before Starting The Engine407
Ignition Switch With Steering Lock407
Parking Brake409
How To Start The Engine410
Cranking Hold Function410
Before Cranking410
Normal Driving412
Using Engine Braking414
Backing Up416
Parking417
Good Driving Practice417
Four-Wheel Drive System419
If You Cannot Shift The Selector Lever419
Driving In Second Start Mode419
Four-Wheel Drive Control419
Center Differential Lock Switch420
Shifting Procedure422
Rear View Monitor System423
Ignition Switch423
Area Displayed On Screen424
Cruise Control427
Turning The System On427
Setting Operation428
Setting At A Desired Speed428
Cancelling The Preset Speed428
Resetting To A Faster Speed428
Resetting To A Slower Speed429
Resuming The Preset Speed429
Cruise Control Failure Warning429
Rear Height Control Air Suspension430
Vehicle Height Modes430
Vehicle Height Mode Changing Condition431
Vehicle Height Adjustment432
Turning Off The Rear Height Control Air Suspension434
Height Control Indicator Lights436
Electronic Modulated Suspension437
Parking And Stopping Tips437
Rear Height Control Failure Warning437
Active Traction Control System438
Slip Indicator Light439
Vehicle Stability Control System440
Downhill Assist Control System443
Hill-Start Assist Control System446
Brake System448
Brake Booster448
Anti-Lock Brake System449
Tire Pressure Warning System452
Brake Assist System452
Drum-In-Disc Type Parking Brake System452
System Malfunction454
If The Warning Light Blinks454
Replacing Tires And Wheels460
Selector Switch461
Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators462
Limited-Slip Differential463
Driving Tips465
Off-Road Vehicle Precautions466
Break-In Period467
Operation In Foreign Countries468
Tips For Driving In Various Conditions468
Off-Road Driving Precautions471
Winter Driving Tips474
Dinghy Towing476
Trailer Towing477
Weight Limits478
Hitches481
Trailer Ball482
Matching Trailer Ball Height To Trailer Coupler Height484
Brakes And Safety Chains485
Service Connector For Towing Brake Controller485
Tires486
Trailer Lights486
Break-In Schedule486
Maintenance486
Connecting A Trailer487
Disconnecting A Trailer487
Pre-Towing Safety Check487
Trailer Towing Tips488
How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer490
Vehicle Load Limits491
Towing Capacity492
Cargo Capacity492
Cargo And Luggage493
Stowage Precautions493
Capacity And Distribution494
Example On Your Vehicle495
Seating Configuration Variation496
In Case Of An Emergency498
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving499
If Your Vehicle Will Not Start499
Simple Checks499
Starting A Flooded Engine500
Jump Starting500
Jump Starting Procedure502
If You Cannot Increase Engine Speed504
If Your Vehicle Overheats504
When The Engine Overheats504
If You Have A Flat Tire505
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine505
To Remove The Spare Tire Under The Luggage Compartment509
To Remove The Spare Tire510
If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck523
If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed524
Towing Precautions524
Using A Flat Bed Truck527
Tie Down Points527
Towing With A Sling Type Truck528
Emergency Towing529
Emergency Towing Hook Precautions530
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever531
Lexus Link System532
Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals533
Safety Information For The Lexus Link System533
Information For Using The Lexus Link System534
Automatic Notifications536
Manual Emergency Calling538
Other Services540
Door Locking/Unlocking By Lexus Link System542
Memo Record543
Audible Voice Prompts544
Lexus Link Transceiver Antenna547
If You Lose Your Keys Or Lock Yourself Out548
Maintenance Requirements552
General Maintenance552
Scheduled Maintenance552
What About Do-It-Yourself Maintenance?553
Engine Compartment553
Engine Coolant Level553
Radiator, Condenser And Hoses553
Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?556
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs557
Service Procedures And Specifications559
Vehicle Identification560
Introduction560
Theft Prevention Labels561
Engine Compartment Overview562
Removing The Engine Compartment Covers563
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions565
Parts And Tools567
Checking The Engine Oil Level567
Checking The Engine Coolant Level567
Checking Brake Fluid568
Checking Power Steering Fluid568
Checking Battery Condition568
Checking And Replacing The Blade Type Fuses568
Specifications571
Engine571
Fuel575
Fuel Type575
Octane Rating575
Gasoline Containing Detergent Additives575
Quality Gasoline576
Cleaner Burning Gasoline576
Oxygenates In Gasoline576
Gasoline Containing Mmt576
Gasoline Quality577
Fuel Pump Shut Off System578
Facts About Engine Oil Consumption578
Functions Of Engine Oil578
Engine Oil Consumption578
Importance Of Engine Oil Level Check579
Used Engine Oil579
Engine Oil Selection584
Oil Identification Marks584
Coolant Type Selection586
Checking The Radiator And Condenser587
Spark Plugs588
Chassis589
Chassis Specifications590
Differential590
Transfer590
Chassis Lubrication593
Refilling Brake Fluid594
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure597
Inspection And Adjustment Procedure598
Tire Information601
Tire Symbols601
Dot And Tire Identification Number (Tin)603
Tire Size603
Name Of Each Section Of Tire604
Uniform Tire Quality Grading605
Glossary Of Tire Terminology607
Types Of Tires610
Rotating Tires611
Checking And Replacing Tires612
Tire Selection613
Installing Snow Tires And Chains614
When To Use Snow Tires Or Chains614
Snow Tire Selection614
Snow Tire Installation614
Tire Chain Selection615
Chain Installation617
Replacing Wheels619
When To Replace Your Wheels619
Wheel Selection619
Aluminum Wheel Precautions620
Suspension And Chassis620
Electrical Components621
Fuse Locations622
Checking Battery Exterior632
Battery Recharging Precautions635
Checking The Cartridge Type Fuses638
Adding Washer Fluid640
Replacing Light Bulbs641
Light Location642
Body648
Dimensions And Weights649
Fuel Tank650
Protecting Your Vehicle From Corrosion651
Washing And Waxing652
Washing Your Lexus652
Hand-Washing Your Lexus652
Automatic Car Wash654
Waxing Your Lexus654
Cleaning The Interior655
Leather Interior655
Synthetic Leather Areas657
Carpets, Windows And Seat Belts658
Rain Clearing Mirrors660
Air Conditioning Control Panel, Audio Panel, Instrument Panel, Console Panel And Switches660
Reporting Safety Defects664
Gas Station Information667