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Lexus GX470 2006 Service Manual

Lexus GX470 2006 Service Manual (637 pages)

Brand: Lexus | Category: Automobile | Size: 9.83 MB

Table of Contents

Gas Station Information
2
Important Information about this Manual
6
Safety Symbol
6
Event Data Recorder
8
Accessories, Spare Parts and Modification
10
Important Health and Safety Information
10
Installation of a Mobile Two Way Radio System - Warning
10
Leak Detection Pump
11
On Pavement and off Road Driving Tips
11
Scrapping of Your Lexus
11
Tires and Loading on Your Lexus
11
Table of Contents
12
How to Use this Manual
12
Instrument Panel (Vehicles Without Navigation System)
15
Instrument Panel (Vehicles with Navigation System)
17
Instrument Cluster (Vehicles Sold in U.S.A.)
19
Instrument Cluster (Vehicles Sold in Canada)
21
Seat and Steering Wheel
23
Exterior View
24
Basic Operation
26
Quick Reference
26
Driver's Seat
27
Steering Wheel
27
Automatic Transmission
28
- Selector Lever Position
  28
- Headlight and Turn Signal Switch
  29
- Wiper and Washer Switch
  30
- Instruments and Controls
  32
- Keys and Doors
  32
Keys and Doors
33
- Flat Key
  34
- Starting the Engine Using a Flat Key
  34
- Engine Immobilizer System
  37
- Wireless Remote Control
  38
- Locking/Unlocking the Doors
  40
- Sounding an Alarm
  41
- Operating the Windows and Moon Roof
  42
- Replacing the Battery
  43
- Locking with Key
  45
- Side Doors
  45
- Locking with Inside Lock Button
  46
- Automatic Door Locking and Unlocking Functions
  47
- Locking with Power Door Lock Switch
  47
- Automatic Door Unlocking
  48
- To Select the Locking Linked with the Shift Position
  48
- Locking with Rear Door Child Protector
  49
- Back Door
  50
- Back Door Stopper
  51
- Theft Deterrent System
  51
- Testing the Theft Deterrent System
  53
- Switches
  54
- Headlight Switch
  55
Switches
55
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators
73
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  74
- Odometer and Trip Meter
  75
- Tachometer
  75
- Service Reminder Indicators and Warning Buzzers
  76
- Multi Information Display
  88
  - Adjusting the Brightness of the Display
    89
  - Outside Temperature and Cruise Information
    91
  - Average Fuel Consumption
    92
  - Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
    93
  - Driving Range
    94
  - Average Vehicle Speed
    95
  - Barometer
    96
  - Altimeter
    97
  - Elapsed Time
    98
  - Rectification of the Altitude
    98
- Instrument Panel Light Control
  99
- Interior Equipment
  100
- Interior Lights
  101
- Sun Visors
  101
Interior Equipment
101
- Illuminated Entry System
  103
- Personal Lights
  103
- Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
  105
- Power Outlets
  106
- Glove Box
  108
- Garage Door Opener
  109
- Rear Console Box
  109
- Cupholders
  115
- Overhead Console Box
  117
- Auxiliary Box
  118
- First Aid Kit Holder
  118
- Floor Mat
  119
- Coat Hooks
  120
- Warning Reflector Holder
  120
- Luggage Cover
  121
- Tie down Hooks
  122
- Removing Luggage Cover
  122
- Exterior Equipment
  124
Exterior Equipment
125
- Hood
  125
- Fuel Tank Cap
  126
- Moon Roof
  128
- To Slide Open the Tilted up Moon Roof
  129
- To Tilt up the Slide Opened Moon Roof
  129
- If the Moon Roof Does Not Operate Automatically
  130
- Jam Protection
  130
- Operating the Moon Roof from Outside the Vehicle
  130
- Quarter Windows
  132
- Roof Luggage Carrier
  132
- Adjusting the Position of Cross Rails
  133
- Rear Step Bumper
  135
- Occupant Restraint Systems
  136
- Front Seats
  137
Occupant Restraint Systems
137
- Adjusting Front Seats
  139
- Seat Adjustment Precautions
  139
- Adjusting Seat Position
  140
- Adjusting Seatback Angle
  140
- Adjusting Lumbar Support
  141
- Adjusting Seat Cushion Angle and Height (Driver’s Seat Only)
  141
- Rear Seats
  142
  - Adjusting Rear Seats
    143
  - Tumbling Second Seat (for Third Seat Entry)
    144
  - Folding up Third Seats
    146
  - Seat Belt Hanger
    147
  - Removing Third Seats
    150
- Head Restraints
  153
- Armrests
  155
- Stowing the Third Center Head Restraint
  155
- Seat Belts
  156
- SRS Driver Airbag and Front Passenger Airbag
  171
- SRS Side Airbags and Curtain Shield Airbags
  181
- Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
  193
- Condition/Operation in Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
  196
- Roll Sensing of Curtain Shield Airbags off Switch
  199
  - Child Restraint Precautions
    200
  - Child Restraint System
    201
  - Types of Child Restraint System
    202
  - Installation with 3 Point Type Seat Belt
    203
  - Convertible Seat Installation
    207
  - Booster Seat Installation
    213
  - Using a Top Strap
    217
  - Installation with Child Restraint Lower Anchorages
    219
  - Child Restraint System Installation
    220
- Driving Position Memory System
  223
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  227
- Adjustment of Steering Wheel Tilt
  227
- Adjustment of Telescopic Steering Column
  227
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
227
- Automatic Tilt Away Steering Column
  228
- Outside Rear View Mirrors
  228
  - Power Rear View Mirror Control
    229
  - Folding Rear View Mirrors
    230
- Inside Rear View Mirror
  231
  - Compass
    232
  - Calibrating the Compass (Deviation Calibration)
    233
- Vanity Mirrors
  236
Section 2 - Air Conditioning and Audio
238
- Automatic Air Conditioning Controls
  239
- Air Flow Selection
  241
- Climate Control: Setting Operation - Automatic Control
  242
- Climate Control: Setting Operation - Manual Control
  243
- If Manual Switching of Air Intake Is Desired
  244
- If Quick Heating or Cooling Is Desired
  244
- Windshield Defogging and Defrosting
  245
- Air Conditioning - for Best Results
  247
- Heating - for Best Results
  247
- Defogging and Defrosting
  248
- Ventilation
  248
- Center Vents and Side Vents
  250
- Checking and Replacing the Air Conditioning Filter
  250
- Rear Cooler Controls
  253
- Air Flow Control (Rear Cooler)
  254
- Rear Cooler on off
  254
- Temperature Control (Rear Cooler)
  254
- Audio
  256
- Quick Reference for Your Audio System
  257
- Turning the System on and off
  259
- Using Your Audio System: some Basics
  259
- Tone and Balance
  260
- Your Radio Antennas
  261
- Your Cassette Player
  262
- Your CD Player with Changer
  262
- Listening to the Radio
  263
- Presetting a Station
  264
- Selecting a Station
  264
- RDS (Radio Data System)
  265
- Radio Text Message
  266
- Cassette Tape Player Operation
  267
- Automatic Program Selection
  268
- Manual Program Selection
  268
- CD Player Operation
  270
- Inserting or Ejecting Cds
  270
- Playing a CD
  271
- Searching for a Desired Track or CD
  272
- Selecting a Desired CD
  272
- Selecting a Desired Track
  273
- CD Text
  274
- Random Playing
  274
- Audio Remote Controls (Steering Switches)
  275
- If the Player Malfunctions
  275
- Audio System Operating Hints
  277
  - Fm
    277
  - Radio Reception
    277
  - Station Swapping
    277
  - Am
    278
  - Fading
    278
  - Station Interference
    278
  - Use High Quality Cassettes
    278
  - Caring for Your CD Player and Cds
    279
- Rear Seat Audio System
  282
- Rear Seat Entertainment System
  296
  - Display
    297
  - Rear Seat Entertainment System Remote Control
    298
  - Using the Remote Control
    299
  - Remote Control Overview
    301
  - Using Your Audio System
    303
  - Front Audio System Operation
    305
  - Selecting the Mode (Front Audio System)
    305
  - Radio Operation (Front Audio System)
    306
  - Cassette Tape Player Operation (Front Audio System)
    308
  - CD Player Operation (Front Audio System)
    311
  - DVD Player Operation
    314
  - DVD Player Operation Switches
    318
  - DVD Video/DVD Audio Player Operation
    322
  - Precautions for DVD Video Discs
    322
  - Turning the Menu Screen for the Disc on or off
    323
  - Skipping to the Predetermined Screen
    325
  - Selecting the Title/Group
    326
  - Changing the Still Picture (DVD Audio Only)
    328
  - Selecting the Bonus Group (DVD Audio Only)
    328
  - Changing the Subtitle Language
    329
  - Changing Audio Language
    330
  - Changing Audio Format
    331
  - Changing Angle Screen
    332
  - Changing the Initial Setting
    333
  - Changing the Audio Language
    334
  - Changing the DVD Language
    336
  - Setting Level of Viewer Restrictions
    337
  - Turning the Angle Mark on or off
    337
  - Language Code List
    339
  - Setting the Display Mode
    339
  - Selecting the Chapter/Track
    343
  - Using the Control Screen
    343
  - Error Messages
    344
  - Selecting the Disc Menu Number (Video CD Only)
    345
  - Video CD/Audio CD/CD Text Player Operation
    345
  - Turning on the Disc Menu (Video CD Only)
    346
  - Changing a Multiplex Transmission (Video CD Only)
    347
  - Changing Menu Page or Track (Video CD Only)
    347
  - Changing the Initial Setting (Video CD Only)
    348
  - Screen Adjustment
    350
  - DVD Video Disc Information
    351
  - Selecting the Video Mode
    351
  - DVD Video Disc Glossary
    352
  - Marks Shown on DVD Video Discs
    352
  - A/V Input Adapter
    354
  - Power Outlet (115 VAC)
    355
- Audio/Video System Operating Hints
  358
- Starting and Driving
  366
- Three Way Catalytic Converters
  367
- Engine Exhaust Caution
  368
- Before Starting the Engine
  369
- Ignition Switch
  370
- Parking Brake
  372
  - Before Cranking
    373
  - Cranking Hold Function
    373
- How to Start the Engine
  373
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    374
  - Normal Driving
    375
  - Using Engine Braking
    377
  - Backing up
    378
  - Using the “3”, “2” and “L” Positions
    378
  - Parking
    379
  - Driving in Second Start Mode
    380
  - Good Driving Practice
    380
  - If You Cannot Shift the Selector Lever
    380
  - Four Wheel Drive Control
    381
- Four Wheel Drive System
  381
- Shifting Procedure
  382
- Rear View Monitor System
  383
  - Area Displayed on Screen
    385
  - The Rear View Monitor System Camera
    386
- Cruise Control
  387
  - Setting Operation
    388
  - Turning the Cruise Control System on and off
    388
  - Cancelling the Cruise Control
    389
  - Resetting to a Faster Speed
    389
  - Resuming the Cruise Control
    389
  - Cruise Control Failure Warning
    390
  - Resetting to a Slower Speed
    390
- Rear Height Control Air Suspension
  391
- Electronic Modulated Suspension
  396
  - Parking and Stopping Tips
    396
  - Rear Height Control Failure Warning
    396
- Active Traction Control System
  397
- Slip Indicator Light
  398
- Vehicle Stability Control System
  400
- Downhill Assist Control System
  402
- Turning on the Downhill Assist Control System
  403
- Hill Start Assist Control
  405
- Brake Booster
  408
- Brake System
  408
  - Anti Lock Brake System
    409
  - Brake Assist System
    412
  - Drum in Disc Type Parking Brake System
    412
- Tire Pressure Warning System
  412
  - Tire Pressure Warning System Malfunction
    414
  - Replacing Tires and Wheels
    417
  - Selector Switch
    418
- Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators
  419
- Limited Slip Differential
  420
- Driving Tips
  422
- Driving Tips
  423
- Off Road Vehicle Precautions
  423
- Break in Period
  424
- Operation in Foreign Countries
  425
- Tips for Driving in Various Conditions
  425
- Off Road Driving Precautions
  427
- Winter Driving Tips
  429
- Dinghy Towing
  430
- Trailer Towing
  431
  - Weight Limits
    431
  - Weight Distributing Hitch Receiver View
    432
  - Hitches
    434
  - Trailer Ball
    434
  - Matching Trailer Ball Height to Trailer Coupler Height
    435
  - Brakes and Safety Chains
    436
  - Service Connector for Towing Brake Controller
    437
  - Tires
    437
  - Break in Schedule
    438
  - Connecting a Trailer
    438
  - Disconnecting a Trailer
    438
  - Trailer Lights
    438
  - Pre Towing Safety Check
    439
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    439
- How to Save Fuel and Make Your Vehicle Last Longer
  441
- When Restarting out after Parking on a Slope
  441
- Vehicle Load Limits
  443
- Cargo and Luggage
  444
  - Cargo Capacity
    444
  - Capacity and Distribution
    445
  - Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    445
- In Case of an Emergency
  450
- If Your Engine Stalls While Driving
  451
- If Your Vehicle will Not Start
  451
  - Jump Starting
    452
  - Starting a Flooded Engine
    452
  - Jump Starting Procedure
    454
- If You Cannot Increase Engine Speed
  455
- If Your Vehicle Overheats
  456
- If You Have a Flat Tire
  457
- To Remove the Spare Tire
  461
- If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck
  471
- If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed
  472
  - Towing Precautions
    473
  - Using a Flat Bed Truck
    474
  - Tie down Angle
    475
  - Emergency Towing
    476
  - Towing with a Sling Type Truck
    476
  - Emergency Towing Hook Precautions
    477
- If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever
  478
- Tips for Towing a Stuck Vehicle
  478
- Lexus Link System
  479
  - Safety Information for the Lexus Link System
    480
  - Information for Using the Lexus Link System
    481
  - Automatic Notifications of Airbag Deployment
    483
  - Manual Emergency Calling
    483
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stolen
    484
  - Other Services
    484
  - Remote Door Locking/Unlocking by Lexus Link System
    485
  - Remote Horn and Lights by Lexus Link System
    485
  - Personal Calling
    486
  - Advisor Record
    487
  - Lexus Link System Indicator and Warning Lights
    488
  - Advisor Playback
    489
  - Voice Recognition
    489
  - Personal Calling Universal Commands
    490
  - To Dial a Number Using Digit Dial
    491
  - To Place a Call Using a Stored Nametag
    492
  - To Place a Call Using the “Redial” Command
    492
  - Accessing Voicemail and Sending Number Tones to Automated Systems
    493
  - Ending a Call
    493
  - Receiving a Call
    493
  - To Recall a Number from Lexus Link
    493
  - Storing/Deleting Numbers in Nemory (Nametags)
    495
  - To Store a Nametag
    496
  - To Store a Nametag Using Digit Store
    496
  - To Delete a Nametag
    497
  - To List Your Nametags
    497
  - To Verify Remaining Minutes/To Add more Calling Units (Minutes)
    497
  - Verifying Remaining Units (Minutes)
    497
  - Automatic Contact to Lexus Link for Replenishment
    498
  - Retrieveing Your Phone Numbers
    498
  - Security Code/Locking Your System
    498
  - To Turn On/Off the Security
    498
  - Voice Command Error Messages
    499
  - Voice Commands/Speech Recognition
    499
  - “Pardon”
    499
  - “Slower, Please”
    499
  - General Tips for Better Speech Recognition
    500
  - How to Speak
    500
  - Noise
    500
  - When to Speak
    500
  - Personal Calling: One Word Commands
    501
  - Tips for Entering a Phone Number Using the Dial and Store Commands
    501
  - What to Say
    501
  - If Problems Continue
    502
  - Audible Voice Prompts
    503
  - Lexus Link Transceiver Antenna
    505
- If You Lose Your Keys or Lock Yourself out
  506
- Maintenance
  508
- Maintenance Requirements
  509
  - Engine Compartment Maintenance
    510
  - Engine Coolant Level/Radiator, Condenser and Hoses
    510
- General Maintenance
  510
  - Washer Fluid
    510
  - Battery Maintenance
    511
  - Brake Fluid Level
    511
  - Engine Oil Level
    511
  - Vehicle Interior Maintenance
    511
  - Tire Inflation Pressure
    512
  - Tire Rotation
    512
  - Tire Surface
    512
  - Vehicle Exterior Maintenance
    512
- Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing
  513
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs
  514
  - Service Procedures and Specifications
    516
  - Vehicle Identification
    517
  - Theft Prevention Labels
    518
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    519
  - Removing the Engine Compartment Covers
    520
  - Do It Youself Service Precautions
    521
  - Checking the Engine Coolant Level
    523
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level
    523
  - Parts and Tools
    523
  - Checking and Replacing the Blade Type Fuses
    524
  - Checking Battery Condition
    524
  - Checking Brake Fluid/Checking Power Steering Fluid
    524
  - Checking the Cartridge Type Fuses/Adding Washer Fluid
    524
- Specifications
  526
  - Engine Specifications
    527
  - Lubrication System Specifications
    528
  - Cooling System Specifications
    529
  - Electrical System Specifications
    530
  - Ignition System Specifications
    530
  - Fuel Type
    531
  - Gasoline Containing Detergent Additives
    531
  - Octane Rating
    531
  - Cleaner Burning Gasoline
    532
  - Gasoline Containing MMT
    532
  - Oxygenates in Gasoline
    532
  - Quality Gasoline
    532
- Fuel Pump Shut off System
  533
  - Fuel Tank Capacity
    533
  - Gasoline Quality
    533
- Facts about Engine Oil Consumption
  534
  - Functions of Engine Oil
    534
  - Importance of Engine Oil Level Check
    535
- Used Engine Oil
  535
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level Procedure
    536
  - Engine Oil Selection
    538
  - Oil Identification Marks
    538
  - Recommended Viscosity
    538
  - Checking the Engine Coolant Level Procedure
    539
  - Coolant Type Selection
    540
- Checking the Radiator and Condenser
  541
- Spark Plugs
  541
  - Chassis Specifications
    543
  - Defferential Data
    543
  - Transfer Data
    543
  - Automatic Transmission Specifications
    544
  - Brakes Specifications
    544
  - Chassis Lubrication
    545
  - Steering Specifications
    545
  - Tires and Wheels Specifications
    545
- Checking Brake Fluid
  546
- Refilling Brake Fluid
  546
- Checking Power Steering Fluid
  547
- Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
  548
- Tires Inspection and Adjustment Procedure
  550
- Tire Information
  552
  - Tire Symbols
    552
  - DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    554
  - Tire Size
    554
  - Name of each Section of Tire
    555
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    556
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology
    558
  - Occupant Loading and Distribution for Vehicle Normal Load
    560
  - All Season Tires
    561
  - Summer Tires
    561
- Types of Tires
  561
- Rotating Tires
  562
- Checking and Replacing Tires
  563
  - When to Replace Your Tires
    563
  - Tire Selection
    564
- Installing Snow Tires and Chains
  565
  - Snow Tire Installation
    565
  - Snow Tire Selection
    565
  - When to Use Snow Tires or Chains
    565
  - Tire Chain Selection
    566
  - Chain Installation
    567
- Replacing Wheels
  568
  - Wheel Selection
    568
  - When to Replace Your Wheels
    568
- Aluminum Wheel Precautions
  569
- Suspension and Chassis
  569
- Specifications
  570
  - Electrical Components Specifications
    571
  - Fuse Locations
    571
  - Fuses Diagram
    571
  - Fuses List
    572
  - Checking Battery Condition - Precautions
    576
  - Checking Battery Exterior
    577
  - If the Battery Is Disconnected or Run down
    578
- Battery Recharging Precautions
  579
- Checking and Replacing the Blade Type Fuses
  579
- Checking the Cartridge Type Fuses
  582
- Adding Washer Fluid
  583
- Replacing Light Bulbs
  584
- Light Location
  585
- Body Specifications
  589
- Dimensions and Weights
  589
- Fuel Tank Specifications
  590
- Protecting Your Vehicle from Corrosion
  591
- Washing and Waxing
  592
- Washing Your Lexus
  592
- Automatic Car Wash
  593
- Cleaning the Interior
  594
- Leather Trimmed Interior
  594
- Waxing Your Lexus
  594
- Non Leather Trim (Part of Door Panels)
  595
- Carpets, Windows and Seat Belt
  596
- Air Conditioning Control/Audio/Instrument/Console Panels and Switches
  597
- Rain Clearing Mirrors
  597
- The Importance of Scheduled Maintenance
  602
- Every 30 Days
  605
- General Maintenance Procedures
  605
- When Refueling
  605
- Scheduled Maintenance Log
  606
- Complimentary Lexus Personalized Settings
  607
- 12 Months or 10,000 Miles
  608
- 6 Months or 5,000 Miles
  608
- 18 Months or 15,000 Miles
  609
- 24 Months or 20,000 Miles
  610
- 30 Months or 25,000 Miles
  610
- 36 Months or 30,000 Miles
  611
- 42 Months or 35,000 Miles
  612
- 48 Months or 40,000 Miles
  612
- 54 Months or 45,000 Miles
  613
- 60 Months or 50,000 Miles
  614
- 66 Months or 55,000 Miles
  614
- 72 Months or 60,000 Miles
  615
- 78 Months or 65,000 Miles
  616
- 84 Months or 70,000 Miles
  616
- 90 Months or 75,000 Miles
  617
- 102 Months or 85,000 Miles
  618
- 96 Months or 80,000 Miles
  618
- 108 Months or 90,000 Miles
  619
- 114 Months or 95,000 Miles
  620
- 120 Months or 100,000 Miles
  620
- 126 Months or 105,000 Miles
  621
- 132 Months or 110,000 Miles
  622
- 138 Months or 115,000 Miles
  622
- 144 Months or 120,000 Miles
  623
- 150 Months or 125,000 Miles
  624
- 156 Months or 130,000 Miles
  624
- 162 Months or 135,000 Miles
  625
- 168 Months or 140,000 Miles
  626
- 174 Months or 145,000 Miles
  626
- 180 Months or 150,000 Miles
  627
- Explanation of Maintenance Items
  628

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