2006 LEXUS LX470 Owners Manual

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Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition
switch must be in the “ON” position.)
*When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from “D\
” to “4”, engine braking will not be enabled because
the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the \
vehicle speed, see page 278.
OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal
position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position (Shifting into
overdrive possible)
4: Position for engine braking (Shifting into
overdrive not possible)*
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking
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3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control
Headlight flasher00X008a
High beam
00X017a
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on at
full intensity.
Automatic light control
Headlight flasher
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4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
With the ignition OFF With the engine started and parking brake
released

00X010a
Right or left turnLane change
(Right or left)
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00X011eWiper on
(Normal operation) 4
Automatic operation
Washer on Low speed operation
1
High speed operation
2
Wiper on
(Intermittent operation)
3Washer also on
5Washer on
6
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH5. WIPER SWITCH
Front
 Rear

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SECTION 1 – 1
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Keys and doors
Keys8
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Engine immobilizer system 11
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Wireless remote control 13
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Side doors 19
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Back door 23
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Theft deterrent system 25
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KEYS AND DOORS
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KEYS
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1Master keys (black) The master keys work in every
lock. For your Lexus dealer to make you a new key
with a builtin transponder chip, your dealer will need
it.
2Valet key (gray) The valet key will not open the glove
box.
3 Key number plate Keep the plate in a safe place
such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
A transponder chip for the engine immobilizer system has
been placed in the head of the master and valet keys. These
chips are required for the system to function correctly, so be
careful not to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate
key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the
engine.
To protect items locked in the glove box when using valet
parking, leave the valet key with the attendant. Since the side doors and back door can be locked without a
key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you
accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys,
duplicates can be made by a Lexus dealer using the key
number.
We recommend writing down the key number and storing it in
a safe place.

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Flat key
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As a transponder chip is built in its key case, you can start
the engine with this key.
The flat key works in every lock.
A transponder chip for the engine immobilizer system has
been placed in the key case of the flat key. This chip is required
for the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose this
key. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able
to cancel the system or start the engine.
Insert your key plate in its key case as shown. We recommend
that you always carry this with you for emergency use. Do not
leave it in your vehicle.
Starting the engine using a flat key
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1. Remove the key plate from the key case.
2. Insert the key plate into the ignition switch. The indicator
light keeps flashing.
3. Bring the key case closer to the ignition switch within 10
seconds as indicated by the arrow head. The indicator light
goes out. This means the engine immobilizer system is
automatically canceled. (For details, see “Engine immobilizer
system” on page 11.) You can put the key case away then. You
cannot cancel the engine immobilizer system if 10 seconds
have passed after you inserted the key plate. You need to
remove the key plate from the ignition switch and try it again
from the step 2.
4. Start the engine within 60 seconds after the security
indicator light goes out. You cannot start the engine if 60
seconds have passed after the security indicator went off. You
need to remove the key plate from the ignition switch and try
it again from the step 2.

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NOTICE
Do not let the key case become bent as the key plate
may fall out or become bent also.
 The flat key is designed for emergency use only.
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When using a key containing a transponder chip,
observe the following precautions:
When starting the engine, do not use the key with a
key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the
key ring against the key grip. Doing so may prevent
the engine from starting, or may cause the engine to
stop soon after it starts.
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When starting the engine, do not use the key in
proximity with other transponder keys (including
keys of other vehicles), and do not press other key
plates against the key grip. Doing so may prevent the
engine from starting, or may cause the engine to stop
soon after it starts. If this happens, remove the key
once and then insert it again after removing other
transponder keys (including keys of other vehicles)
from the ring or while gripping or covering them with
your hand to start the engine.