2005 Lexus GX470 Pictorial Index / LEXUS 2005 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60B11U)

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76ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY
The key must be in the ªACCº or ªONº position. To adjust the
brightness of the display, push and hold the ªMODEº button for
more than 2 seconds. ªILLº will appear on the display.
To increase the brightness Ð Push the ª
º button.
To decrease the brightness Ð Push the ª
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.
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The digital clock indicates the time when the key is in the
ªACCº or ªONº position.
To reset the time, push and hold the ªMODEº button for 2
seconds. ªILLº will appear on the display. Then push the
ªMODEº button once. The time will blink.
To reset the hour Ð Push the ª
º button.
To reset the minutes Ð Push the ª
º button.
To adjust the time to the nearest hour, push the ªRESETº
button. For example, if the ªRESETº 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.
Outside temperature and cruise information
The following information is shown with the ignition
switch turned on. Each time you push the ªMODEº button,
the display toggles through this information.
 Outside temperature
 Average fuel consumption
 Instantaneous fuel consumption
 Driving range
 Average vehicle speed
 Barometer
 Altimeter
 Elapsed time
The displayed values indicate general driving conditions.
Accuracy varies with driving habits and road conditions.

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Outside temperature

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In outside temperature mode, outside air temperatures
are displayed.
The displayed value is updated every 1 second.
The displayed temperature ranges from ±22 F (±30C) up to
122 F (50C).
If there is some abnormality in the connection of the outside air
temperature sensor, ª±±º will appear on the display. If ª±±º
appears on the display, contact your Lexus dealer.
In some cases, ª±±º may appear momentarily when the ignition
is quickly turned to ªONº. It is normal if it goes out soon.

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Average fuel consumption

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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 ªRESETº button for
more than 1 second.

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Instantaneous fuel consumption

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Instantaneous 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.

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Driving range

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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 ªEº. It is dif ferent
from the actual distance traveled.
The displayed value is updated every time the fuel required to
travel 1 mile or 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.

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Average vehicle speed

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Average 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 ªRESETº button for
more than 1 second.

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Barometer

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In barometer mode, the atmospheric pressure in the
vehicle is displayed.
The displayed atmospheric pressure ranges from 17.8 IN.HG
(600 hPa) up to 31.0 IN.HG (1050 hPa).
The displayed value is updated every 2 seconds.
The displayed value may deviate from the actual atmospheric
pressure depending on opening or closing of the windows and
doors and the driving conditions.