2004 Lexus GX470 steering wheel

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
The contents of this manual are explained briefly on this
page to help you make the best use of the manual. Please
read this page and the rest of the Owner's Manual
carefully to make sure you fully understand the operation
of your vehicle.
This will help you enjoy safe and comfortable driving.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The table of contents and the pictorial index provide easy
reference to the appropriate pages.
BASIC OPERATION Ð QUICK REFERENCE
Operation of basic equipment is briefly explained in an easily
understandable way for quick reference.
SECTION 1 Ð INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The vehicle's equipment is divided into the 7 groups listed
below. Use of the equipment is explained, including any points
you should pay particular attention to.
1. Keys and doors
2. Switches
3. Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators
4. Interior equipment
5. Exterior equipment
6. Occupant restraint systems
7. Steering wheel and mirrors
SECTION 2 Ð AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
The features of the vehicle's air conditioning and audio are
explained in detail. Be sure to read this Section so that you can
make full use of them.
SECTION 3 Ð STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of features
affecting vehicle handling, hints on vehicle safety and safe
driving techniques are all explained. Please read everything
in this Section, and remember Ð drive safely!

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
. . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. .
18Cigarette lighter 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Seat heater switches 53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Four-wheel drive control lever 386
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21Automatic transmission selector lever 378
. . . . . . . .
22Parking brake lever 376
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Center differential lock switch 386
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Power outlet (12 VDC) 83
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25Downhill assist control switch 410
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Electronic modulated suspension
control switch 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Rear height control air suspension
switches 397 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Ignition switch 374
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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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34Hood lock release lever 102
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Fuel filler door opener 103
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . .

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
. . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. .
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
. . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . .

PICTORIAL INDEX
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SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL
Page
1Tilt and telescopic steering control switch 212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Seat position, seat cushion
angle and height control switch 118, 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Seatback angle control switch 119 . . .
4Lumbar support control
switch 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.

BASIC OPERATION
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QUICK REFERENCE
Quick reference
Driver's seat2
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Steering wheel 2
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Automatic transmission 3
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Headlight and turn signal switch 4
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Wiper switch 5
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Seat position
Head restraint angle
Head restraint height Lumbar supportSeatback angle
Seat cushion height
Seat cushion angle


TILT STEERING WHEEL

TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL
To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired angle, push
the control switch in the required direction and release the
button when the steering wheel reaches the desired angle.
To move the steering wheel to the desired position, push the
control switch away from you or pull it toward you until the
steering wheel reaches the desired position.
BPY0 20
(7.2/5.5)
BPY0 21
(7.2/59.5)
QUICK REFERENCE
2
1. DRIVER'S SEAT 2. STEERING WHEEL

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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SEATS
While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should
have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and properly
wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
 Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are
properly seated. Do not allow any passengers to sit
in the luggage compartment or cargo area. Persons
not properly seated and/or not properly restrained by
seat belts can be severely injured in the event of
emergency braking or a collision.
 During driving, do not allow any passengers to stand
up or move around between seats. Otherwise, severe
injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking
or a collision.
FRONT SEATS
Front seat precautions
Driver seat
CAUTION
The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force,
and can cause death or serious injury especially if the
driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSAº) advises:
Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50 Ð 75
mm (2 Ð 3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear
margin of safety. This distance is measured from the
center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you
sit less than 250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can change
your driving position in several ways:
 Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still
reaching the pedals comfortably.
 Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle
designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250 mm
(10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way
forward, simply by reclining the back of the seat
somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes
it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,
non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle
has that feature.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward.
This points the airbag toward your chest instead of
your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by
NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot
pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument
panel controls.
Front passenger seat
CAUTION
The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with
considerable force, and can cause death or serious
injury especially if the front passenger is very close to
the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far
from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted,
so the front passenger sits upright.
Front seats (with SRS side airbags)
CAUTION
The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front
passenger seats. Observe the following precautions.
 Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle
is in use, since the side airbag inflates with
considerable speed and force. Otherwise, you may
be killed or seriously injured.
 Do not use seat accessories which cover the area
where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may
prevent the side airbags from activating correctly,
causing death or serious injury.
 Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of
the seats equipped with side airbags. Such changes
may prevent the side airbag system from activating
correctly, disable the system or cause the side
airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or
serious injury.