2003 Lexus GX470 rear seat

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236(a) Before using the controller (for new vehicle owners)
A battery is already set in the controller with an insulating
sheet, which prevents the battery from being discharged.
Before using the controller, remove the insulating sheet.
(b) Using the controllerTo use the rear seat entertainment system controller,
direct the signal output portion of the controller to the
signal reception portion of the rear seat entertainment
system display.
The controller does not operate properly when the signal
reception portion of the display is exposed to direct sunlight.
Block the display from direct sunlight.
NOTICE
Observe
the followings, otherwise the controller may be
damaged.
 Do not drop or strongly knock the controller against
hard objects.
 Do not sit on or place heavy objects on the controller.

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1“TUNE/TRACK” buttons:
Operate the front audio system or select the
track/chapter when the DVD player is operated.
2“DISC/CH/PROG” buttons:
Skip directly to a desired preset station, disc, track or
chapter.
3“CURSOR” button:
Indicates the control switches on the screen when the
DVD player is operated.
4Joy stick:
Select a control switch, mode switch on the screen or
the menu for the disc.
5“ENT” button:
Input the selected switch or the selected menu for the
disc.
6“SOURCE” button:
Turn on the rear seat entertainment system and selects
the mode.
7“DISPLAY” button:
Adjust the color, tone, contrast and brightness of the
screen.
8“VIDEO” button:
Turn on the video mode when your personal audio
device is connected.
9“DVD” button:
Turn on the DVD mode.
10“RETURN” button:
Skip to the predetermined scene for the disc.
11“SET UP” button:
Indicate the initial set up screen when the DVD player
is operated.
12“SEARCH” button:
Indicate the title search screen when the DVD player is
operated.
13“ANGLE” button:
Select the angle of the screen when the DVD player is
operated.
14“  ”, “”, “ ” and “ ” buttons:
Reverse, pause or fast forward a screen when the DVD
player is operated.
15“TOP MENU” button:
Indicate the title selection screen for DVD video when
the DVD player is operated.
16“AUDIO” button:
Indicate the changing audi o screen when the DVD
player is operated.
17“SUB TITLE” button:
Indicate the changing subtitle screen when the DVD
player is operated.
18“MENU” button:
Indicate the menu screen for DVD video when the DVD
player is operated.
19“OFF” button:
Turn off the rear seat entertainment system.

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Using your audio system: some basics
The following instructions are for the rear passengers.
Please let the rear passengers read and follow the
instructions when the rear passengers use the rear seat
entertainment system.
This section describes some of the basic features of the rear
seat entertainment system. Some information may not pertain
to your system.
Your audio system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone
quality automatically. While the system is adjusting the audio
sound, the audio sound fades out and then fades in.
The rear seat entertainment system is designed for the rear
passengers to enjoy audio and DVD video separately from the
front audio system.
The rear seat entertainment system can be operated when the
ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
The rear passengers can enjoy all modes (AM and FM radio,
cassette tape player, compact disc player with changer and
DVD player) on the rear seat entertainment system only if a
cassette tape and a compact disc are loaded in the front audio
system.
The rear seat entertainment system can play DVD video, audio
CD, video CD, CD text, dts −CD or DVD audio only when a disc
is loaded in the DVD player.
You can enjoy videos and sound when your personal audio
system is connected to the input terminal adapter on the rear
console box. For details, refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions.NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the car audio on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

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240Turning the system on and off
Push this knob to
turn the audio system on and off. Turn
this knob to adjust the volume.
To turn on the system, push the “SOURCE” button.
The screen indicates which mode can be selected. Push the
“DVD” or “VIDEO” button when the connected DVD player or
your personal audio machine is on. The rear seat
entertainment system will be turned on.
The rear seat entertainment system can select all the modes.
When a cassette tape, a compact disc, a DVD video disc, an
audio CD, a video CD, a CD text, a dts− CD or a DVD audio disc
is not loaded on the front audio system or the DVD player, only
the radio mode can be selected on the rear seat entertainment
system.
To turn off the system, push the “OFF” button.
When the front audio system is turned off, the rear audio
system and the DVD player will be turned off simultaneously.
Front audio system operation
All the modes of the front audio system can be operated on the
rear seat entertainment system.
When the same mode is selected on the front and rear audio
systems simultaneously, the system can be operated on the
front audio system.
If the radio mode is selected on the front and rear audio
systems at the same time, AM and FM modes cannot be
changed on the rear seat audio system.
Selecting the mode
Use the joy stick to select the mode. Push the “ENT”
button to enter the mode.

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242Using joy stick and the “ENT” button to select either AM or FM
mode.
“AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” appears on the screen.
If the front audio system receives
a traffic announcement (TA)
while the rear seat audio system is in the radio mode, “TRAF”
will flash on the screen and the rear seat audio system will turn
off. When the front audio receives a traf fic announcement (TA),
the rear seat audio system cannot select the AM/FM mode.
(b) Selecting a station
Tune in the desired station using one of the following methods.
Seek tuning: Push and hold the “” or “” (TUNE/TRACK)
button. The radio will seek up or down for a station of the
nearest frequency and will stop on reception. Each time you
push the button, the stations will be searched one after
another. Manual tuning: Quickly push and release the “
” or “”
(TUNE/TRACK) button. Each time you push the button, the
radio will step up or down to another frequency. If you push and
hold the button, and the radio will go into the seek mode.
To scan the preset stations: You can scan only the preset
stations for the band of the front audio system. Push the “”
or “” (DISC/CH/PROG) button. The radio will tune in the next
preset station up or down the band. The station frequency will
appear on the screen.

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Headphone input jacks
To use the jack, push the lid.
You can enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with
commercial headphones.
To use the headphones, connect them to the jack.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
To adjust the volume of the headphones, turn the knob.
Turn right to increase the volume. Turn left to decrease the
volume.
The maximum volume depends on the type of headphones.
The recommended headphone impedance is from 16 Ω to 32
Ω .
Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
Wireless headphone: You can also enjoy the rear seat
entertainment system with a wireless headphone. For details,
ask your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
Adjust the volume when you connect the headphones
to the jack. Loud sounds may have a significant impact
on the human body.

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.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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 Driver’s side instrument panel
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
1 SPARE10Spare fuse
2 ALT140
Charging system and all
components in “AM1”,
“HEATER”, “CDS FAN”, “FR
FOG”, “DEFOG”, “AIR SUS”,
“AC115V INV”, “SEAT HEATER”,
“BATT CHG”, “TOWING BRK”
and “TOWING” fuses
3 SPARE15Spare fuse
4 HEATER50Air conditioning system
5 AIR
SUS50Rear height control air suspen-
sion
6 AM150
All components in “ACC”, “CIG”,
“IG1”, “FR WIP −WSH”, “RR
WIP”, “RR WSH”, “DIFF”,
“TEMS” and “STA” fuses
7 TOWING
BRK30Trailer brake controller
8 J/B50
All components in “P FR P/W”,
“P RR P/W”, “D RR P/W”, “D
P/SEAT”, “P P/SEAT”, “TAIL”,
“PANEL” and “POWER OR
TI&TE” fuses
9 BATTCHG30Trailer sub battery
10 TOWING40Trailer lights
11 CDS FAN20Electric cooling fan
12 RR A/C30Rear air conditioning system