2004 Lexus GX470 hood open

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Page
1Driving position memory switches208
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2Power window switches 48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Power door lock switch 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Window lock switch 49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Power rear view mirror control switches 214 . . . . . .
6Side vents 239
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 33, 36, 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Wiper and washer switch 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Center vents 239
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Emergency flasher switch 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Car audio 246
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Multi-information display 65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Automatic air conditioning controls 226
. . . . . . . . . .
14Rear window defogger switch 45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 56 . . . . . .
16Glove box 86
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Ashtray 82
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18Cigarette lighter 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Seat heater switches 53
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20Four-wheel drive control lever 386
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21Automatic transmission selector lever 378
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22Parking brake lever 376
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Center differential lock switch 386
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Power outlet (12 VDC) 83
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Downhill assist control switch 410
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Rear height control air suspension
switches 397 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Ignition switch 374
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
292nd STRTº (second start) switch 386
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30Tire pressure warning system
selector switch 427 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Cruise control switch 394
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32Steering switches 268
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33Instrument panel light control dial 76
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34Hood lock release lever 102
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35Fuel filler door opener 103
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36RSCA OFFº (roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off) switch 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 47 . . . . . . .
38Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 85
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Driving position memory switches208
. . . . . . . . . . .
2Power window switches 48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Power door lock switch 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Window lock switch 49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Power rear view mirror control switches 214 . . . . . .
6Side vents 239
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 33, 36, 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Wiper and washer switch 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Center vents 239
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Emergency flasher switch 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Rear view monitor/navigation system display
(See the separate Navigation System Owner's Manualº.) 390 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Multi-information display 65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Automatic air conditioning controls 226
. . . . . . . . . .
14Rear window defogger switch 45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 56 . . . . . .
16Glove box 86
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Car audio 246
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Ashtray 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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19Cigarette lighter 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Seat heater switches 53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Four-wheel drive control lever 386
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22Automatic transmission selector lever 378
. . . . . . . .
23Parking brake lever 376
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Center differential lock switch 386
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Power outlet (12 VDC) 83
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Downhill assist control switch 410
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Rear height control air suspension
switches 397 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Ignition switch 374
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
302nd STRTº (second start) switch 386
. . . . . . . . . . . .
31Tire pressure warning system
selector switch 427 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Cruise control switch 394
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33Speech command switch
See the separate
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Navigation System Owner's Manualº.
34Steering switches 268
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Instrument panel light control dial 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36Hood lock release lever 102
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37Fuel filler door opener 103
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38RSCA OFFº (roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off) switch 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 47 . . . . . . .
40Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 85
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KEYS AND DOORS
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Back door stopper

1Lock2Unlock
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 personal injury, make sure not to get
your hands caught in the back door stay when
closing the back door.
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed to
sound an alarm if any of the doors or hood is forcibly
unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected while the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and turn signal lights.
Further more when the center interior light switch and personal
light switch are in the DOORº position, the center interior light
and personal lights turn on.

KEYS AND DOORS
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Security indicator light
Setting the system
1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCKº position and
remove it.
The engine immobilizer system causes the indicator light to
flash.
2. Close and lock all the doors and hood using an ignition
key or wireless remote control.
If you lock them with wireless remote control, the turn signals
flash once.
The flashing indicator light will remain on when all the doors
and hood are closed and locked.
3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing and the
system is set.
Cancelling the system
When you unlock any door using an ignition key or
wireless remote control, the system is cancelled.
If you unlock any door with wireless remote control, the turn
signals flash twice.
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are
operated:
 Unlocking any door without using an ignition key or wireless
remote control.
 Opening the hood and any doors forcibly.
 Reconnecting the battery.
If the battery becomes discharged due to the vehicle being
unused for a long time, etc., when the battery is recharged or
replaced, the system will give the alarm. If this happens,
immediately unlock any of the doors with the key or the
wireless remote control, and the alarm will stop.
If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the ignition
switch during the alarm sounding, its door is automatically
locked.
To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.
 Unlock the door using an ignition key or wireless remote
control.
 Turn the ignition switch on.

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Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with the ignition key or
wireless remote control. Be sure to wait until the indicator light
starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside.
The system should activate the alarm. 4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless
remote control to cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and hood.
When
testing the hood, also check that the system is activated
when the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your
Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
Disconnecting the battery may result in the erasure of information you have set in the computer memory. After
reconnecting the battery, check that the memorized data has been retained. If it has been erased, input it into
the computer once more.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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HOOD
1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under
the instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly.
2. Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make
sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and
securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open
unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur.