2004 Lexus GX470 hood open

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
x
Page
1Driving position memory switches 208. . . . . . . . . . .
2Power window switches 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Power door lock switch 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Window lock switch 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Power rear view mirror control switches 213. . . . . .
6Side vents 237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 31, 33, 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Wiper and washer switch 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Center vents 237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Emergency flasher switch 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Car audio 244. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Multi-information display 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Automatic air conditioning controls 224. . . . . . . . . .
14Rear window defogger switch 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 61. . . . . .
16Glove box 88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Ashtray 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Cigarette lighter 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Seat heater switches 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Four-wheel drive control lever 384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
21Automatic transmission selector lever 376. . . . . . . .
22Parking brake lever 374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Center differential lock switch 384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Power outlet (12 VDC) 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Downhill assist control switch 408. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 402. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Rear height control air suspension
switches 395. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Ignition switch 372. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
292nd STRTº switch 384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30Tire pressure warning system
selector switch 425. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Cruise control switch 392. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Steering pad switches 265. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33Instrument panel light control dial 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34Hood lock release lever 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Fuel filler door opener 104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags
off switch 183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 44. . . . . . .
38Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 85. . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
xii
Page
1Driving position memory switches 208. . . . . . . . . . .
2Power window switches 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Power door lock switch 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Window lock switch 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Power rear view mirror control switches 213. . . . . .
6Side vents 237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 31, 33, 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Wiper and washer switch 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Center vents 237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Emergency flasher switch 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Rear view monitor/navigation system display
(See the separate Navigation System
Owner's Manualº.) 388. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Multi-information display 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Automatic air conditioning controls 224. . . . . . . . . .
14Rear window defogger switch 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 61. . . . . .
16Glove box 88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Car audio 244. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Ashtray 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Cigarette lighter 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Seat heater switches 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
21Four-wheel drive control lever 384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Automatic transmission selector lever 376. . . . . . . .
23Parking brake lever 374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Center differential lock switch 384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Power outlet (12 VDC) 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Downhill assist control switch 408. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 402. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Rear height control air suspension
switches 395. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Ignition switch 372. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
302nd STRTº switch 384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Tire pressure warning system
selector switch 425. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Cruise control switch 392. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33Steering pad switches 265. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34Instrument panel light control dial 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Hood lock release lever 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36Fuel filler door opener 104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags
off switch 183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 44. . . . . . .
39Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 85. . . . . . . . . . . .

KEYS AND DOORS
26
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
27

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.

KEYS AND DOORS
28
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
103
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.