2004 Lexus GX470 reset

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Automatic transmission second start
indicator light 373. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Unengaged Parkº warning light 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Low washer fluid warning light 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Automatic transmission indicator lights 365. . . . . .
6Driver's seat belt reminder light 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Turn signal indicator light 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Brake system warning light 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Headlight high beam indicator light 31. . . . . . . . . . . .
10ABSº warning light 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Open door warning light 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Tachometer 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Headlight indicator light 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14Cruise control indicator light 377. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Engine oil replacement reminder light 64. . . . . . . . . .
16Engine coolant temperature gauge 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
17Discharge warning light 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Low engine oil pressure warning light 64. . . . . . . . . .
19Malfunction indicator lamp 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Slip indicator light 389, 391, 394, 396. . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Vehicle stability control system off
indicator light 391. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Center differential lock indicator light 373. . . . . . . .
23VSC TRACº warning light 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Downhill assist control system
indicator light 393. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Rear height control indicator lights 386. . . . . . . . . . .
26Security indicator light 14, 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27SRS warning light 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Trip meter reset knob 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Odometer and trip meter 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30Low fuel level warning light 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Fuel gauge 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KEYS AND DOORS
23 The power door lock switch can be reset in the following ways.
Turn the ignition key to the ONº position.
Unlock all the side doors and back door with the key or
wireless remote control.
Unlock the driver's door or front passenger's door with the
inside lock button, and then unlock all the doors with the
power door lock switch.
Auto door locking function*: All the side doors and back door
will lock automatically when the selector lever is moved out of
Pº position. This auto door locking function is operable if any
doors are unlocked while the engine running.
NOTE:
* This auto door locking function can be disabled or
changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Locking with rear door child-protector

1Unlock2Lock
Whenever small children are in the vehicle, lock the rear
door so that it does not open from the inside. To do this,
move the lever to the LOCKº position as shown and then
close the door.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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ODOMETER AND TRIP METER

Trip meter reset knob
This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. To
change the mode indication, push the trip meter reset
knob briefly. Each time you push the knob, the mode
changes in order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip
meter B, then back to the odometer, etc.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The twin trip meter records two different
distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip.
To set the A trip meter to zero, display the A meter reading,
push the knob and hold it. The same applies for the B trip
meter.
The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical power
source is disconnected.
SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
AND WARNING BUZZERS
IF THIS INDICATOR OR
BUZZER COMES ON...DO THIS.
(a)
(Indicator and buzzer)
If parking brake is off,
stop immediately and
contact Lexus dealer.
(b)
(Indicator and buzzer)
Fasten driver's seat
belt.
(c)Fasten front
passenger's seat belt.
(d)Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer immediately.
(e)Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
65 You need to reset the light after the engine oil replacement.
Reset the light by following the procedure below:
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFFº position with the odometer
reading shown. (For details, see Odometer and trip meterº on
page 55.)
2. Turn the ignition key to the ONº position while holding down
the trip meter reset knob.
Hold down the knob until the light goes off. Before the light
goes off, it illuminates for 3 seconds, flashes for 2 seconds and
illuminates for 1 second.
If the system fails to reset, the light will remain flashing. In this
case, return to step 1 and try again.
(n) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes
very low. Fill the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank,
the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual.
(o) Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes
very low. Fill the tank as soon as possible.
(p) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the
driver's door with the ignition key in the ACCº or LOCKº
position.
How to check all the service reminder
indicators (except the low fuel level warning
light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the door.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off when you close the door completely.
3. Place the four-wheel drive control lever in Nº position and
the selector lever in Pº position and turn the ignition key to
ACCº.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off when you place the four-wheel drive control lever in
Hº or Lº position.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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MULTI-INFORMA TION DISPLAY
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1MODEº button2º button
3º button4RESETº button
The multi-information display provides various
information, including clock, outside temperature, and
your vehicle's driving condition.
When the ignition switch is on, the last previously used mode
displayed just before the ignition switch is off will appear.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the
multi-information display, the display will automatically be set
to the initial mode.
When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness
of the display will be reduced.
You can adjust the brightness of the display. To adjust the
brightness, see ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE
DISPLAYº below.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
68ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY
The key must be in the ACCº or ONº position. To adjust the
brightness of the display, push and hold the MODEº button for
more than 2 seconds. ILLº will appear on the display.
To increase the brightness Ð Push the 
º button.
To decrease the brightness Ð Push the 
º button.
You can adjust the brightness to 3 levels (when the tail lights
are off) or 6 levels (when the tail lights are on).
After adjusting, the display automatically return to the previous
display.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
Clock
The digital clock indicates the time when the key is in the
ACCº or ONº position.
To reset the time, push and hold the MODEº button for 2
seconds. ILLº will appear on the display. Then push the
MODEº button once. The time will blink.
To reset the hour Ð Push the 
º button.
To reset the minutes Ð Push the 
º button.
To adjust the time to the nearest hour, push the RESETº
button. For example, if the RESETº button is depressed when
the time is between 1:01 Ð 1:29, the time will change to 1:00.
If the time is between 1:30 Ð 1:59, the time will change to 2:00.
If the electric power source has been disconnected, the time
display will automatically be set to 1:00.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
70Average fuel consumption mode
Average fuel consumption is calculated and displayed
based on total driving distance and total fuel consumption
with the engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds.
To reset the calculations, push and hold the RESETº button for
more than 1 second.Instantaneous fuel consumption modeInstantaneous fuel consumption is calculated and
displayed based on distance and fuel consumption for 2
seconds with the engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 2 seconds.
Note that an accurate figure may not be shown in the following
cases.
When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running, the
display will indicate extremely high fuel consumption.
When the vehicle is driving down a long slope, with the
engine brake applied, the display will indicate extremely low
fuel consumption.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
71 Driving range mode
The distance the vehicle can travel with the remaining fuel
is calculated and displayed based on the quantity of
remaining fuel and past fuel consumption.
The driving range display indicates the approximate distance
that you can drive until the fuel gauge reaches Eº. It is different
from the actual distance traveled.
The displayed value is updated every time the fuel required to
travel 0.6 miles (1 km) is consumed.
Every time you refuel the vehicle, the calculation is reset.
The actual driving range varies with driving habits and road
conditions. If fuel consumption is good, the driving range will
be longer. If fuel consumption is poor, the driving range will be
shorter.
If the low fuel level warning light comes on, refuel even if the
display indicates that the vehicle can be driven further.Average vehicle speed modeAverage vehicle speed is calculated and displayed based
on total driving distance and total driving time with the
engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds.
To reset the calculations, push and hold the RESETº button for
more than 1 second.