2003 Lexus GX470 height

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Driving position memory switches
171
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2Power window switches 33
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3Power door lock switch 20
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4Window lock switch 34
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5Power rear view mirror control switches 116 . . . . . . .
6Side vents 189
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7Headlight, turn signal and fog light switches 24 . . . .
8Wiper and washer switch 27
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9Center vents 189
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10Emergency flasher switch 36
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11Car audio 195
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12Multiinformation display 53
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13Automatic air conditioning controls 179
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14Rear window defogger switch 31
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15Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 46 . . . . . .
16Glove box 70
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17Ashtray 66
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18Cigarette lighter 66
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19Seat heater switches 37
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20Fourwheel drive control lever
309
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21Automatic transmission selector lever 303 . . . . . . . .
22Parking brake lever 301
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23Center differential lock switch 309
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24Power outlet (12 VDC) 68
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25Downhill assist control switch 326
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26Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Rear height control air suspension
switches 315. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Ignition switch 300
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29“2nd STRT” switch 309
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30Cruise control switch 312
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31Steering pad switches 214
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32Hood lock release lever 83
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33Fuel filler door opener 84
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34Instrument panel light control dial 60
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35Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 32 . . . . . . .
36Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 68
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1Automatic transmission second start
indicator light 309
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2Unengaged “Park” warning light 49
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3Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Low washer fluid warning light 51
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5Automatic transmission indicator lights 303 . . . . . .
6Driver’s seat belt reminder light 45
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7Turn signal indicator light 25
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8Brake system warning light 44
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9Headlight high beam indicator light 25
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10“ABS” warning light 48
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11Open door warning light 49
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12Tachometer 42
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13Headlight indicator light 24
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14Cruise control indicator light 312
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15Engine oil replacement reminder light 51
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16Engine coolant temperature gauge 41
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17Discharge warning light
50
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18Low engine oil pressure warning light 50
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19Malfunction indicator lamp 47
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20Slip indicator light 322, 324, 327, 329
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21Vehicle skid control system off
indicator light 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Center differential lock indicator light 309
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23“VSC TRAC” warning light 50
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24Downhill assist control system
indicator light 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Rear height control indicator lights 319
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26Security indicator light 12, 175
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27SRS warning light 46
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28Trip meter reset knob 42
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29Odometer and trip meter 42
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30Low fuel level warning light 51
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31Fuel gauge 40
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SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL
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1Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch 114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Seat position, seat cushion
angle and height control
switch 98, 99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Seatback angle control switch 98 . . . .
4Lumbar support
control switch 99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each section.

Seat position
Head restraint angle
Head restraint height Lumbar supportSeatback angle
Seat cushion height
Seat cushion angle

TILT STEERING WHEEL
 TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL
To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired angle, push
the control switch in the required direction and release the
button when the steering wheel reaches the desired angle.
To move the steering wheel to the desired position, push the
control switch away from you or pull it toward you until the
steering wheel reaches the desired position.
BPY015
(7.2/5.5)
BPY016
(7.2/59.5)
QUICK REFERENCE
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1. DRIVER’S SEAT 2. STEERING WHEEL

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
97
Seat adjustment precautions
CAUTION
Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as
the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
 Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger,
luggage or the rear seat.
NOTICE
Do not operate the control switch in more than one
dimension at a time. It may cause electrical overload.
Adjusting front seats
16PY001
 1 Seat position control switch, seat cushion angle and
height control switch

2 Seatback angle control switch

3 Lumbar support control switch

COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
99
Adjusting seat cushion angle and height
(Driver’s seat only)
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat cushion in that position.
Adjusting lumbar support
(Driver’s seat only)
Push the control switch on either side.
The amount of lumbar support will change while the switch is
pushed.

SECTION 3 – 1
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three−way catalytic converters297
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Engine exhaust caution 298
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Before starting the engine 299
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Ignition switch with steering lock 300
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Parking brake 301
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How to start the engine 302
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Automatic transmission 303
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Four−wheel drive system 309
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Cruise control 312
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Rear height control air suspension 315
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Electronic modulated suspension 320
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Active traction control system 321
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Vehicle skid control system 323
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Downhill assist control system 326
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Hill −start assist control system 329
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Brake system 331
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 335
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Limited −slip differential 336
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Types of tires 336
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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To allow proper operation of your vehicle’s
ventilation system, keep the inlet grilles in front of the
windshield clear of snow, leaves, or other
obstructions.
 If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle, drive with
the windows open and the back door closed. Have
the cause immediately located and corrected.BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height
and steering wheel angle.
3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.
Remember to check that the service reminder indicators
function when turning the key to “ON”, and check the fuel
gauge to see that you have sufficient fuel.