2006 Lexus GX470 service indicator

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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 “N” position and
the selector lever in “P” position and turn the ignition key to
“ACC”.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off when you place the four −wheel drive control lever in
“H” or “L” position.
4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.
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The following service reminder indicator goes off after a few
seconds.
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The anti−lock brake system warning light, vehicle stability
control system off indicator light and vehicle stability control
system, slip indicator light and active traction control system
warning light may stay on for about 60 seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. It is normal if they
go out after a while.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off after about 6 seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not
function as described above, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
MULTIINFORMATION DISPLAY
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1“MODE” button2“” button
3“” button4“RESET” button

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64The multiinformation 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
DISPLAY” below. ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position. To adjust the
brightness of
the display, push and hold the “MODE” button for
more than 2 seconds. “ILL” will appear on the display.
To increase the brightness — Push the “
” button.
To decrease the brightness — Push the “
” 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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Clock
U.S.A.
Canada The digital clock indicates the time when the key is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
To reset the time, push and hold the “MODE” button for 2
seconds. “ILL” will appear on the display. Then push the
“MODE” button once. The time will blink.
To reset the hour — Push the “
” button.
To reset the minutes — Push the “
” button.
To adjust the time to the nearest hour, push the “RESET”
button. For example, if the “RESET” button is depressed when
the time is between 1:01 — 1:29, the time will change to 1:00.
If the time is between 1:30 — 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.

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Outside temperature and cruise information
The following information is shown with the ignition
switch turned on. Each time you push the “MODE” 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. 
Outside temperature
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Canada

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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
−22F (− 30C) up to
122 F (50C).
If there is some abnormality in the connection of the outside air
temperature sensor, “ −−” will appear on the display. If “ −−”
appears on the display, contact your Lexus dealer.
In some cases, “ −−” may appear momentarily when the ignition
is quickly turned to “ON”. It is normal if it goes out soon. 
Average fuel consumption
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Canada

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68Average 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 “RESET” button for
more than 1 second.

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. 
Driving range
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Canada