2003 Lexus GX470 key

KEYS AND DOORS
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Locking with rear door childprotector
 1 Unlock2 Lock
Whenever small children are in the vehicle, lock the rear
door so that it does not open from the inside. To do this,
move the lever to the “LOCK” position as shown and then
close the door.
BACK DOOR
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 1 Temporary open position

2 Fullopen position
To open the back door, pull the handle. The back door can
be opened at the above mentioned positions.

KEYS AND DOORS
22The back door can be locked and unlocked together with the
side doors by means of the power door lock system. (For
instructions, see “Locking with power door lock switch” on
page 20.)
See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 81 for
precautions when loading luggage.
CAUTION

Keep the back door closed while driving. This not
only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but
also prevents exhaust gases from entering the
vehicle.
 If the open back door hides the rear stop and tail
lights or rear turn signal lights while you are parked,
other road users must be warned of the presence of
your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.
Back door stopper
 1 Lock2 Unlock
For your safety, lock the back door with the door stopper
when you fully open the back door.
When closing the back door, check that the back door stopper
is unlocked.
CAUTION
 When keeping the back door open, use only the lock
lever of the back door stopper without touching the
other parts.
 To avoid serious person al injury, make sure not to get
your hands caught in the back door stay when
closing the back door.

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When the headlights are on, they automatically turn off about
30 seconds after any side door is opened and closed with the
ignition key turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.* If you
want to turn off
the lights immediately, push the “LOCK” button
on the wireless remote control key twice. The lights also can
be turned off immediately by pushing the “LOCK” button on the
wireless remote control key with all the doors locked.
NOTE:
* The time before turning off the lights can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
If any of the side door is kept opened, the lights automatically
turn off after 30 minutes.
When the headlight switch is on with all the doors locked,
pushing the “LOCK” button on the wireless remote control key
turns off the headlights.
If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the
headlight switch is off.
Daytime Running Light System
The daytime running light system make your front turn signal
lights turn on when the parking brake is released with the
engine started and the headlights are turned off. They will not
go off until the ignition switch is turned off.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
HEADLIGHT DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
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For high beam, push the lever forward. Pull it back for low
beam. For the headlight flasher, pull it further back.
A blue light in the instrument cluster indicates high beam or
headlight flasher is on.
The headlight flasher works even when the headlight switch is
off.

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For signaling turns, move the lever up or down in the
conventional manner.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
The turn signal is self−cancelling after a turn, but after a lane
change, you may have to cancel it by hand. You can also signal
a lane change by moving the turn signal lever partway and
holding it there.
If the green light in the instrument cluster flashes faster than
normal, it indicates that the front or rear turn signal bulb has
burned out. If this indicator light does not come on, the fuse
or the indicator light itself has probably failed.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn on the fog lights, turn the switch to the “ON”
position. The fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERSWITCH
Intermittent operation type
 1 Interval adjuster

2 Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
There are 3 settings:
“INT” position: Intermittent operation
“LO” position: Low speed operation
“HI” position: High speed operation Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping
time
interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease
it.
The wiper lever must be in the “INT” position.
The time interval between sweeps is shortened when the
vehicle speed increases. When the vehicle speed reaches
more than about 20 km/h (12 mph) with the interval adjuster in
the full upward position, the time interval becomes the shortest
1.5 seconds.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the “LO” position,
the wiper speed automatically changes from low speed to
intermittent operation speed.* This function does not work
when the interval adjuster is in the full upward position.
NOTE:
*This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
If the wiper lever is in the “OFF” position, the wipers will
automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to
sweep the windshield completely.* The interval between the
3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed. The
last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds about
170 km/h (106 mph).
NOTE:
*The last single wipe can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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30To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
If the wiper lever is in the “OFF” position, the wipers will
automatically make 3 wipes and then a single wipe later to
sweep the windshield completely.* The interval between the
3 wipes and the last wipe will depend on the vehicle speed. The
last sweep does not happen if the vehicle speed exceeds about
170 km/h (106 mph).
NOTE:
*The last single wipe can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see “Adding
washer fluid” on page 454.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
 1 Washer on during wiping

2 Washer on
To turn the wipers on, twist the knob at the end of the lever.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
There are 2 settings:
“INT” position: Intermittent operation
“ON” position: Low speed operation
If you stop the vehicle with the rear window wiper switch in the
“ON” position, the wiper speed automatically changes from low
speed to intermittent operation speed.
To make the washer squirt, twist the knob downward to
position 2.

SWITCHES
32To turn the electric rear window defogger on, push the
switch.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will
quickly clear the surface. An indicator light will illuminate to
indicate the defogger is operating.
The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has
operated about 15 minutes.
If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate the
switch again. When the
surface has cleared, push the switch
once again to turn the defogger of f. Continuous use may cause
the battery to discharge, especially during stop −and−go
driving. The defogger is not designed to dry rain water or to
melt snow.
NOTICE
 When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or
connectors.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn
the switch off when the engine is not running.
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
DEFOGGER SWITCH
To turn the electric outside rear view mirror defogger on,
push the switch.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
The thin heater wires on the heater panels in the outside rear
view mirrors will quickly clear the surface. Keep your hands off
the mirror faces when the switch is on. An indicator light will
illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating.
The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has
operated about 5 minutes.

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CAUTION
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them
when the switch is on.
If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate the
switch again. When the surface has cleared, push the switch
once again to turn the defogger of f. Continuous use may cause
the battery to discharge, especially during stop −and−go
driving. The defogger is not designed to dry rain water or to
melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice, use
a spray de −icer before operating the switch.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the
switch off when the engine is not running.
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
 1 For driver’s window

2 For front passenger’s window

3 For left rear window

4 For right rear window
To raise or lower the windows, use the switch on each
door. The passengers’ windows can also be controlled by
the switches on the driver’s door.
The power windows work when the ignition key is in the “ON”
position.
Key off operation: Even if the ignition key is turned to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position with all the doors closed, the window
can be operated until a front door is opened (or for 43 seconds).