2004 Lexus GX470 hood release

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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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
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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. . . . . . . . . . . .

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.

MAINTENANCE
517 Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one side
when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel and that, on a safe
incline, your vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake
applied.
Automatic transmission Parkº mechanism
Check the lock release button of the selector lever for proper
and smooth operation. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in Pº position
and all brakes released.
Vehicle exterior
Items listed below should be performed from time to time,
unless otherwise specified.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid after
the vehicle has been parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected
immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all side doors and back door, operate smoothly and
all latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood
secondary latch secures the hood when the primary latch is
released.
Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks,
or at least once a month and adjust as shown on the
tire pressure label. See page 557 for additional
information.
Tire surface
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage or
excessive wear. See page 571 for additional
information.
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure to check the nuts
for looseness. Tighten them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires according to the maintenance
schedule. (For scheduled maintenance information,
please refer to the Owner's Manual
Supplement/Scheduled Maintenanceº.) See page 570
for additional information.