2004 Lexus GX470 service

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(d) Emergency towingIf towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done
by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your
vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing eyelet. Use extreme
caution when towing the vehicle.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet; otherwise your
vehicle may be damaged.
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on
the ground. This may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the
brakes.Towing in this manner may be done only on hard-surfaced
roads for a short distance and at low speeds. Also, the wheels,
axles, drive train, steering and brakes must all be in good
condition.

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CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is used to get out when
your vehicle becomes stuck in the mud, sand or other
condition from which the vehicle cannot be driven out
under its own power, make sure to observe the
precautions mentioned below. Otherwise, excessive
stress will be put on the eyelet and the towing cable or
chain may break, causing serious injury or damage.
If the towing vehicle can hardly move, do not forcibly
continue the towing. Contact your Lexus dealer or a
commercial tow truck service for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle during towing.
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle:
The following methods are effective to use when your
vehicle is stuck in the mud, sand or other condition from
which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own
power. Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. In
addition, keep away from the vehicles and towing cable or
chain when towing.
Remove the sand and soil in the front and the back of the
tires.
Place stones or wood under the tires.

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LEXUS LINK SYSTEM
The Lexus Link System is an in-vehicle communications
service that provides you with enhanced safety, security
and convenience. With an active subscription you can
push the SERVICESº button for operator assistance or in
an emergency situation such as a vehicle accident (in
which the airbag was activated), you will automatically be
connected to the Lexus Link Call Center which will assist
you and/or send help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Lexus Link System can also record your voice or your
conversation with the Lexus Link Call Center Advisor.
Safety information for the Lexus Link System
Important!: Read this information before using the Lexus
Link System.
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS
The Lexus Link System to be installed in your vehicle a low
power radio transmitter and receiver. When the ignition is
turned to the ONº position, it receives and also sends out radio
frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for
mobile wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with
the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies.
ANSI C95.1 (1992)*
1
NCRP Report 86 (1986)*2
ICNIRP (1996)*3
*1: American National Standards Institute
*2: National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements
*
3: International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation
Protection

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evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. Over 120
scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities,
government health agencies, and industry reviewed the
available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard
(C95.1).
The design of the Lexus Link System complies with the FCC
guidelines in addition to those standards.
Information for using the Lexus Link System
The Lexus Link System is a subscription-based service. To
obtain any of the Lexus Link services you must have enrolled
with the Lexus Link Call Center and have an active
subscription. It is important to be aware that an active
subscription is required to receive safety and security services.

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469 To learn more about your subscription status or how to renew
or extend your subscription, please push the SERVICESº
button and speak to the Lexus Link Advisor, or you may dial toll
free 1-800-25 Lexus (Toll-Free) (1-800-255-3987) and
select the option for Lexus Link. If you are not enrolled, you will
hear the explanation about Lexus Link System. The actual
message is shown on Audible voice promptsº on page 481.
If you push the SERVICESº button again, the services
enrollment call will be announced. To cancel the enrollment
call, push the SERVICESº button one more time.
NOTICE
This system is only operational in GPS (Global
Positioning System) and analog cellular coverage
areas. Services may not be available in an area where
the GPS and analog cellular phone signals cannot be
received.
When the ignition is turned to the ONº position, The Lexus
Link System is activeº is announced to inform you that the
system is on. If your Lexus Link subscription expires, you will
hear The Lexus Link System is not active. To activate your
Lexus Link System, press the SERVICESº button nowº. To
learn more about your subscription status or how to renew or
extend your subscription, please push the SERVICESº button
to speak to a Lexus Link Advisor, or you may dial toll free
1-800-25 Lexus (Toll-Free) (1-800-255-3987) and select
the option for Lexus Link. If problems are detected in the Lexus
Link System, you will hear A Lexus Link System error has
been detected. Please contact your Lexus dealer.º If you hear
this message, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.

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470In some cases, even if your subscription has expired, you may
hear The Lexus Link System is activeº. This is due to the time
delay required to process the deactivation of your Lexus Link
System. During this period, when you push the SERVICESº
button, your call will be forwarded to enrollment. Once the
deactivation process has been completed, you will hear The
Lexus Link System is not activeº.
NOTICE
The voice prompt messages are the primary means to
let you know the status of your subscription. It is
important to be aware that an active subscription is
required to receive safety and security services. If these
voice prompt messages are disabled and you desire to
have them re-activated, contact your Lexus dealer.

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471 When you push the - VOL +º button on the -º side
immediately followed by the PLAYº button, you can hear an
explanation about the Lexus Link System. However, this
function is not available when you are recording or hearing a
playback. See Audible voice promptsº on page 481 for a
written version of this recorder message.The basic subscriber service package is available free of
charge for the first year.
NOTICE
Do not remove the Lexus Link fuse and wiring harness
with the ignition on, or an emergency call will be placed
to the Lexus Link Call Center.

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Automatic notifications
If an airbag deploys, an emergency signal is sent
automatically to the Lexus Link Call Center. In your vehicle, the
system announces Placing an emergency call to the Lexus
Link Center.º In response to the signal, Lexus Link Advisor will
attempt to communicate with you first. If the Advisor cannot get
any response from you, the Advisor will locate your vehicle
through the GPS, call the nearest emergency services
provider, describe the situation and your location. If necessary,
the Advisor will transfer your call to the emergency services
operator.If the theft deterrent system on your vehicle is activated,
the Lexus Link System on your vehicle will automatically call
the Lexus Link Call Center. The Advisor will attempt to contact
you to determine whether the alarm is valid.
If you report to the Lexus Link Call Center that your vehicle has
been stolen, the Advisor will locate, track and provide location
information to the appropriate law enforcement authority. To
protect subscriber privacy, the Lexus Link Call Center will not
provide the location of a vehicle to anyone other than a law
enforcement authority.
If you accidentally activate the vehicle alarm, push the
UNLOCKº button on the wireless remote control key within 55
seconds after the alarm was set off, or insert the key into the
door keyhole or ignition switch. The Lexus Link System will
cancel the theft call.