2006 LEXUS LX470 Owners Manual

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(i) Tire Pressure Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position. If the tire pressure warning system works properly
and tire inflation pressure is appropriate, the light goes off after
a few seconds.
This light comes on or flashes in the following cases when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” position.
 When the low tire inflation pressure is detected while
driving...
If any tire has low inflation pressure, the light comes on.
The light goes off after the tire inflation pressure is adjusted
to a specified level.
 When initializing the system...
If initialization is completed, the light blinks three times.
 When the system malfunctions...
If the system malfunctions, the light blinks.
Although it is no problem to continue driving, have your
vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
(j) Unengaged “Park” Warning Light
This light warns that the transmission “Park” mechanism is not
engaged. If the four −wheel drive control is in the “N” position
while the selector lever is in the “P” position, the transmission
will disengage and the wheels will not lock.
CAUTION
To restore the park function, shift the fourwheel drive
control out of “N”.
(k) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light
This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driving, slow down and pull
off the road. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in “P” and leave the engine idling until the light
goes off. If the light goes off, you can start the vehicle again.
If the light does not go of f, call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair
shop for assistance.
NOTICE
Continued driving with the warning light on may
damage the automatic transmission.

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(l) Vehicle Stability Control System andActive Traction Control System Warning
Light
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the
vehicle stability control system and active traction control
system.
If the “VSC/TRAC” warning light and “VSC OFF” indicator light
come on, have your vehicle checked by Lexus dealer as soon
as possible. However, it is no problem that the “VSC/TRAC”
warning light comes on when the brake actuator temperature
becomes high. (For details, see “Active traction control
system” on page 288.)
The lights will stay on with the ignition key turned to “ON”, and
will go off after about a few seconds.
The lights may stay on for 60 seconds after the ignition key is
turned to the “ON” position. It is normal if they go out after a
while.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the lights.
It is normal if they go out after a few seconds.
When the “VSC/TRAC” warning light and “VSC OFF” indicator
light come on, the vehicle stability control system and/or active
traction control system do not operate, but there is no problem
to continue your driving.
(m) Variable Gear Ratio Steering System Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the
variable gear ratio steering system.
The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”
and will go off after a few seconds.
If the light comes on while driving, the system is not working.
Although conventional steering operates when maneuvered,
a larger degree of wheel maneuvering (than at the time when
the system is functioning properly) is needed when driving at
low speed. At this time, the center position of the steering
wheel could be changed. Although it is no problem to continue
driving, have your vehicle repaired at your Lexus dealer.
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer:
 The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is
turned to “ON”.
 The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turned
to “ON”.
 The warning light comes on while driving.
The light will flash if you disconnect and reconnect the battery
terminal. This is because the system is reset temporarily.
However, it is no problem to drive. To turn off the light, drive for
a short while. The system will be set automatically and return
to normal.

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(n) Lexus Night View System Warning Light
When this light comes on, the bulb for the near−infrared
floodlight (night view projector) is burned out. Have it replaced
at Lexus dealer.
(o) Charging System Warning Light
This warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position, and goes off when the engine is started.
When there are problems in the charging system while the
engine is running, the warning light comes on.
NOTICE
When the charging system warning light comes on
while the engine is running, malfunctions such as the
engine drive belt being broken may have occurred. If
the warning light comes on, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
(p) 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.
(q) 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.
(r) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove the key when you
open the driver’s door with the ignition key in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.

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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 indicators go off after a few
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or goes off after about 6
seconds.
The anti −lock brake system warning light, vehicle stability
control system off indicator light and vehicle stability control
system 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.
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.
TRIP INFORMATION DISPLAY (Vehicles without navigation system)
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The following information is shown with the ignition
switch turned on. Each time you push the “MODE” button,
the displayed information is changed.
 Average vehicle speed
 Driving distance after engine starting
 Available driving range
 Average fuel consumption after being refueled
 Current fuel consumption
The displayed trip information values indicate the general
driving condition and may not always reflect precise and actual
conditions.

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Average vehicle speed
13x543z
The average vehicle speed is calculated and displayed
based on the total driving distance and the total driving
time with the engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds.
To begin recalculating, push the “RESET” button for about 1
second.
Driving distance after engine starting
13x545
The driving distance after engine starting is displayed.
To begin recalculating, push the “RESET” button for about 1
second.
Available driving range
13x547
The available driving range is calculated and displayed
depending on the amount of remaining fuel.

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Average fuel consumption after refueling
13x552
The average fuel consumption after refueling is
calculated and displayed based on the total driving
distance and the total fuel consumption after refueling.
The value is updated every 10 seconds.
When refueling, be sure to stop your vehicle and turn the
ignition switch off.
Current fuel consumption
13x554
The current fuel consumption is calculated and displayed
based on the driving distance and the fuel consumption
per 2 second interval with the engine running.
The value is updated every 2 seconds.
If you are driving at low speeds just before stopping, the
accurate figure may not be shown.

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The unit shown on the display can be changed using the
following procedure:
1. Hold down the “MODE” button until the unit flashes.
2. Push the “RESET” button to change the unit.
3. Push the “MODE” button.
When you change the unit shown on the trip information
display, the unit on the outside temperature display is also
changed.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTCONTROL
13X019
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
turn the dial.
When the surroundings are dark and when the headlight
switch is in the first or second click stop, you can also adjust
the brightness of the displays on the clock and audio and air
conditioning systems using this dial.