2006 LEXUS LX470 four wheel drive

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Power window switches 39
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2 Power door lock switch 21
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3 Window lock switch 40
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4 Driving position memory switch 189
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5 Power quarter window switches 42
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6 Power rear view mirror control switches 194 . . . . . .
7 Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
switch 45, 146
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8 Headlight and turn signal switch 30
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9 Windshield wiper and washer switch 33
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10 Center differential lock switch 266
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11 Power antenna switch 222
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12 Emergency flasher switch 43
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13 Security indicator light 25
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14 Outside temperature display 72
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15 Clock 71
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16 Navigation system including air conditioning
controls (See the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.)
17 Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 55 . . . . .
19 Audio system 218
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20 Glove box 76
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21 Tire pressure warning select switch
307
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22 Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 38 . . . . . .
23 Rear air conditioning switch 210
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24 Power outlet 74
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25 Cigarette lighter 72
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26 Fourwheel drive control lever 266
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27 Seat heater switches 44
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28 Rear window defogger switch 37
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29 Ashtray 72
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30 Automatic transmission selector lever 259 . . . . . . . .
31 Damping mode select switch 287
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32 Active height control switch 279
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33 Driving pattern selector switch 261
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34 Second start mode selector switch 266
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35 Cruise control switch 275
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36 Telephone switches and speech command switch
(See the separate “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.)
37 Audio remote controls (Steering switches) 243 . . . .
38 Lexus night view system onoff knob 272
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39 Hood lock release lever 92
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40 Fuel filler door opener 93
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41 Tire pressure warning reset switch 305
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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Power window switches 39
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2 Power door lock switch 21
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3 Window lock switch 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Driving position memory switch 189
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Power quarter window switches 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Power rear view mirror control switches 194 . . . . . .
7 Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch 45, 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Headlight and turn signal switch 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Windshield wiper and washer switch 33
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10 Center differential lock switch 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Power antenna switch 222
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12 Emergency flasher switch 43
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13 Trip information display 63
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14 Clock 71
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15 Outside temperature display 72
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16 Security indicator light 25
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17 Audio system 218
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18 Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 55 . . . . .
20 Automatic air conditioning controls 202
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21 Glove box
76
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22 Tire pressure warning select switch 307
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23 Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 38 . . . . . .
24 Rear air conditioning switch 210
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25 Power outlet 74
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26 Cigarette lighter 72
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27 Fourwheel drive control lever 266
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28 Seat heater switches 44
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29 Rear window defogger switch 37
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30 Ashtray 72
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31 Automatic transmission selector lever 259 . . . . . . . .
32 Damping mode select switch 287
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33 Active height control switch 279
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34 Driving pattern selector switch 261
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35 Second start mode selector switch 266
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36 Cruise control switch 275
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37 Audio remote controls (Steering switches) 243 . . . .
38 Lexus night view system onoff knob 272
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39 Hood lock release lever 92
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40 Fuel filler door opener 93
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41 Tire pressure warning reset switch 305
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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORSAND WARNING BUZZERS
IF THIS INDICATOR OR
BUZZER COMES ON ...DO THIS.
(a)
or
(Indicator and buzzer)If parking brake is off,
stop immediately and
contact Lexus dealer.
(b)
(Indicator and buzzer)
Fasten driver’s seat
belt.
(c)Fasten front
passenger’s seat belt.
(d)Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer immediately.
(e)214Replace engine oil.
IF THIS INDICATOR OR BUZZER COMES ON ...DO THIS.
(f)orTake vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(g)or
Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
If the brake system
warning light is also
on, stop immediately
and contact Lexus
dealer.
(h)Close all doors.
(i)WG6
Adjust tire inflation
pressure.
If light remains on,
contact Lexus dealer.
(j)Shift four− wheel drive
control out of “N”.
(k)Stop and check.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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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.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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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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SECTION 3 – 1
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Three−way catalytic converters254
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Engine exhaust caution 255
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Before starting the engine 256
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Ignition switch 256
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Parking brake 258
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How to start the engine 258
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Automatic transmission 259
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Four−wheel drive system 266
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Rear view monitor system 269
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Lexus night view system 272
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Cruise control 275
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Active height control suspension (AHC) 279
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Adaptive variable suspension (AVS) 287
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Active traction control system 288
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Vehicle stability control system 290
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Variable gear ratio steering system 293
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Brake system 295
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 299
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Tire pressure warning system 299
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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(g) Driving in “2nd STRT” (second start)mode
31X012c
In the “2nd STRT” (second start) mode, the transmission
system shifts up from second gear. Use this mode when
starting your vehicle in sand, mud, ice or snow.
To set the “2nd STRT” mode, push the “2nd” switch. In the “2nd
STRT” mode, the “2nd STRT” indicator light comes on. To
cancel the “2nd STRT” mode, push the “2nd” switch again.
The “PWR” mode is automatically cancelled when you push
the “2nd” switch.
(h) If you cannot shift the selector lever
If you cannot shift the selector lever from “P” position even
though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock
override button. For instruct ions, see “If you cannot shift
automatic transmission selector lever” on page 357.
FOURWHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
(a) Fourwheel drive control
31X013e
Use the fourwheel drive control lever and center
differential lock button to select the fo llowing transfer and
center differential modes.
The “H” and “L” position of the four−wheel drive control lever
provides either lock or unlock mode of the center differential
depending on the center differential lock button position.
Use the center dif ferential lock system if your wheels get stuck
in a ditch, or when you are driving on a slippery or bumpy
surface. When the center differential is locked, the vehicle
stability control system is automatically turned off and the
center dif ferential lock and “VSC OFF” indicator lights come on
because the function that controls engine performance
interferes with the process of freeing your wheels.

STARTING AND DRIVING
268If the indicator light does not go off when you push out the
center differential lock button, drive straight ahead while
accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
See “(b) Shifting procedure” for further instructions.
Advice for driving on slippery roads in “L” (low speed
position) mode
If you shift the four
−wheel drive control lever to “L”, the
automatic transmission lever to “2” when you drive in steep
off −road areas, the output of the brake can be controlled
effectively by the active traction control system, which assists
the driver to control the driving power of 4 wheels.
Use the “L” position of the automatic transmission lever for
maximum power and traction when your wheels get stuck or
when you drive down a steep incline. In the following cases,
the out put of the brake can be controlled by the active traction
control system if the engine speed is under 3,000 rpm
(normally engine speed is under 3,000 rpm when the wheels
get unstuck).
 The four− wheel drive control lever in the “L” position and the
automatic transmission lever in the “L” position or the
automatic transmission lever in the “D”, “4”, “3” or “2” \
with
the transmission downshifting to the first gear
 The four− wheel drive control lever in the “L” position and the
automatic transmission lever in the “R” position
(As for the automatic transmission lever positions, see
“Automatic transmission” on page 259.)
(b) Shifting procedure
To shift between unlock and lock modes in “H”, push the
center differential lock button.
To shift between unlock and lock modes in “L”, push the
center differential lock button.
To shift between “H” and “L”, stop the vehicle, put the
transmission into “N” and move the four −wheel drive control
lever.
CAUTION
Never move the fourwheel drive control lever if wheels
are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before
shifting.
NOTICE
For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads,
unlock the center dif ferential. To prevent damage to the
center differential lock system, do not push the center
differential lock button when the vehicle is cornering or
when its wheels are spinning freely of f the ground. If the
indicator light does not go off when unlocking the
center differential, drive straight ahead while
accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.