2006 Lexus GX470 lock

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NOTICE
Do not pull or pushstart the vehicle. It may damage
the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts.
Also the threeway catalytic converter may overheat
and become a fire hazard.
If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not
start —
1. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or “LOCK” and try starting the
engine again.
2. The engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking.
See “(b) Starting a flooded engine” for further instructions.
3. If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair.
Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service
Assistance. (See “Foreword”.)
(b) Starting a flooded engine
If the engine will not start, your engine may be flooded
because of repeated cranking.
If this happens, turn the ignition key to “START” with the
accelerator pedal fully depressed, and hold the key at this
position for about 30 seconds. Then the cranking hold function
stops cranking automatically, and you can try starting the
engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal.
If the engine does not start, wait a few minutes and try again.
If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair.
Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service
Assistance. (See “Foreword”.)
(c) Jump starting
To avoid serious personal injury and damage to your
vehicle which might result from battery explosion, acid
burns, electrical burns, or damaged electronic
components, these instructions must be followed
precisely.
If you are unsure about how to follow this procedure, we
strongly recommend that you seek help from your Lexus
dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance.
(See “Foreword”.)

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430If the first start attempt is not successful...
Check
that the clamp on the jumper cables are tight. Recharge
the discharged battery with the jumper cables connected for
several minutes and restart your engine in the normal way.
If the another attempt is not successful, the battery may be
depleted. Have it checked at your Lexus dealer.
IF YOU CANNOT INCREASE ENGINE SPEED
If engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal
is depressed, there may be a problem somewhere in the
electronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. However, if you depress the
accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic throttle control system
is corrected during low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and the ignition key is
turned to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
CAUTION
Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal
operation.

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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight
line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place
— well away from the traffic. Avoid stopping on the
center divider of a highway. Park on a level spot with
firm ground.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your emergency
flashers.
3. F i r m l y s e t t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e a n d p u t t h e
transmission in “P”.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side
away from traffic.
5. Read the following instructions thoroughly.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the following
to reduce the possibility of personal injury:
Turn off the active height control suspension
by pushing the active height control switch.
 Follow jacking instructions.
Do not put any part of your body under a
vehicle supported by a jack. Personal injury
may occur.
 Do not start or run the engine while your
vehicle is supported by the jack.
 Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly
set the parking brake and put the
transmission in “P”. Block the wheel
diagonally opposite to the one being changed
if necessary.
 Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack
point. Raising the vehicle with jack
improperly positioned will damage the vehicle
or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack
and cause personal injury.
 Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle
is supported by the jack alone.
 Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle
during wheel changing.
 Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the
vehicle.

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To remove the tool tray, turn the knob
counterclockwise and open the cover, then pull the
tray out.
To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should
familiarize yourself with the use of the jack and each
tool, and their storage locations.
When storing the jack, put it into place and secure
to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or
sudden braking.
1Jack handle extension with bolt
2Jack handle extension without bolt
3Jack handleTo remove the spare tire under the luggage
compartment:
Put a jack handle and jack handle extensions together
as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
Make sure they are securely fixed with the
screws.

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To remove the spare tire:
1. Open the back door and remove the spare tire
carrier lid using a flat−bladed screwdriver.
2. Insert the end of the jack handle extension into the
lowering screw and put a cloth between the jack
handle extension and rear bumper to protect the
bumper surface.
3. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise until the
spare tire completely lowered to the ground. Make
sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack
handle extension. Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension system —
When lowering the spare tire, make sure the spare
tire does not to interfere with the suspension
components. If interference occurs, raise the spare
tire, and pull it toward the rear of the vehicle, and
start again.
4. After the tire is lowered completely to the ground,
remove the holding bracket.

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NOTICE
Tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the
spare wheel carrier by the hook securely.
 Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension
system — Make sure that the spare tire does
not interfere with the suspension components
when the spare tire is stowed. If interference
occurs, the suspension system will be
damaged.
2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire
to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked
up.
When blocking the wheel, place a wheel block in front
of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear
wheels.

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3. Remove the wheel ornament.
Pry off the wheel ornament, using the beveled end
of the wheel ornament remover as shown.
CAUTION
Do not try to pull off the ornament by hand.
Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid
unexpected personal injury.
4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.
Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the
vehicle.
Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen them.
To get maximum leverage, fit the wrench to the nut
so that the handle is on the right side, as shown
above. Grab the wrench near the end of the handle
and pull up on the handle. Be careful that the wrench
does not slip off the nut.
Do not remove the nuts yet — just unscrew them
about one−half turn.

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When connecting a jack handle extension with a jack
handle end, use a Phillips−head screwdriver or jack
handle to tighten the bolts on the joints as shown in
the illustration. When connecting the jack handle with
extension, tighten the bolt on the jack handle securely.
Make sure the hollow meets the bolt on any joint when
you tighten the bolts.
NOTICE
Tighten all the joints securely. Otherwise, the
extension may come off and it may damage the
paint or vehicle body.
6. After making sure no one is in the vehicle, raise
it high enough so that the spare tire can be
installed.
Allow for the fact that you need more ground
clearance when putting on the spare tire than when
removing the flat tire.
To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle extension
into the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn it clockwise
with the handle, making sure the handle remains firmly
fitted onto the jack handle extension. As the jack
touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double −check
that it is properly positioned.