2006 LEXUS LX470 hood release

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1
Power window switches 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power door lock switch 21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . .
10 Center differential lock switch 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Power antenna switch 222
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Emergency flasher switch 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Security indicator light 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Outside temperature display 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Clock 71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Glove box 76
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21 Tire pressure warning select switch
307
. . . . . . . . . .
22 Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 38 . . . . . .
23 Rear air conditioning switch 210
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Power outlet 74
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Cigarette lighter 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Fourwheel drive control lever 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Seat heater switches 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Rear window defogger switch 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Ashtray 72
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30 Automatic transmission selector lever 259 . . . . . . . .
31 Damping mode select switch 287
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32 Active height control switch 279
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Driving pattern selector switch 261
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34 Second start mode selector switch 266
. . . . . . . . . . .
35 Cruise control switch 275
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . .
39 Hood lock release lever 92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 Fuel filler door opener 93
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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1
Power window switches 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Power door lock switch 21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . .
10 Center differential lock switch 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Power antenna switch 222
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Emergency flasher switch 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Trip information display 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Clock 71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . .
15 Outside temperature display 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Security indicator light 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Audio system 218
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Tire pressure warning select switch 307
. . . . . . . . . .
23 Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 38 . . . . . .
24 Rear air conditioning switch 210
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Power outlet 74
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 Cigarette lighter 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 Fourwheel drive control lever 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 Seat heater switches 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 Rear window defogger switch 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Ashtray 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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31 Automatic transmission selector lever 259 . . . . . . . .
32 Damping mode select switch 287
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Active height control switch 279
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34 Driving pattern selector switch 261
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 Second start mode selector switch 266
. . . . . . . . . . .
36 Cruise control switch 275
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37 Audio remote controls (Steering switches) 243 . . . .
38 Lexus night view system onoff knob 272
. . . . . . . .
39 Hood lock release lever 92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 Fuel filler door opener 93
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41 Tire pressure warning reset switch 305
. . . . . . . . . . .

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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HOOD
15X001a
1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever
under the instrument panel. The hood will spring up
slightly.
15X014c
2. Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make
sure it locks.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and
securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open
unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
131
CAUTION
Make sure the roll sensing of curtain shield airbags
off indicator light is not on.
 When the roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
switch is turned on (and the roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off indicator light is on), the seat belt
pretensioners will not operate in a vehicle rollover
and turning off the seat belt pretensioners can
reduce the occupant protection which your vehicle
safety systems can provide to you in certain
accidents and increase the likelihood of death or
serious personal injuries.
16X676a
 1
Airbag sensor assembly
2Front passenger occupant classification system
(ECU and sensors)
3 SRS warning light
4Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
5Seat belt pretensioner assemblies
6Front airbag sensors
The seat belt pretensioner system consists mainly of the
above components, and their locations are shown in the
illustration.
The seat belt pretensioners are controlled by the airbag sensor
assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing
sensor and airbag sensor.
When the seat belt pretensioners are activated, an operating
noise may be heard and a small amount of non −toxic gas may
be released. This does not indicate that a fire is occurring. This
gas is normally harmless.
Once the seat belt pretensioners have been activated, the seat
belt retractors remain locked.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
338
IF YOU CANNOT INCREASEENGINE SPEED
If engine speed does not increase when the accelerator
pedal is depressed, the electronic throttle control system
may be faulty. Move the vehicle to a safe place by means
of creeping and call a Lexus dealer for assistance:
1. Depress the brake pedal and shift to the “D” position.
2. Gradually release the brake pedal, and the vehicle starts to
move by creeping. After arriving at a safe place, stop the
vehicle and call a Lexus dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
 The above method of moving the vehicle is for
emergency. Use it only for moving minimum
distances to a safe place.
 Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal
operation.
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, if you experience a loss of power, or if you
hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine has
probably overheated.
When the engine overheats
Pull safely off the road, stop the vehicle and turn on your
emergency flashers. Put the transmission in “P” and apply the
parking brake.
A: If steam is coming from your engine:
Turn off the engine. Leave the hood closed until there is no sign
of steam or coolant. Your engine could have been seriously
damaged already. Call your Lexus dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep the hood closed until
there is no steam. Escaping steam or coolant is sign of
very high pressure.

MAINTENANCE
389
Accelerator pedal
Check
the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal ef fort
or catching.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and the proper
clearance and free play. Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
In a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one side
when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel and that, on a safe
incline, your vehicle is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission “Park” mechanism
Check the lock release button of the selector lever for proper
and smooth operation. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in “P” position
and all brakes released.
Vehicle exterior
Items listed below should be performed from time to time,
unless otherwise specified.
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure to check the nuts for
looseness. Tighten them if necessary.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid after
the vehicle has been parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected
immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors and back door, operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood secondary
latch secures the hood when the primary latch is released.
Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks, or at
least once a month and adjust as shown on the tire and
loading information label. See page 424 for additional
information.
Tire surface
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage or excessive
wear. See page 438 for additional information.