2007 Lexus GX470 suspension

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.5 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and toolsLay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the hold-
ing bracket.
Raise the tire.
Vehicles with kinetic dynamic su spension: Pull the tire towards
the rear of the vehicle when raising. After raising, visually check
that the tire is not interfering with suspension components.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the vehicle sud-
denly falling off the jack.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Be sure to turn off the rear height co ntrol air suspension and stop the engine.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greate r than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle may be injured.
■Using the jack handle
Tighten all the jack handle bolts securely using a Phillips-head screwdriver, to pre-
vent the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody.
●Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension: To avoid damaging the suspension sys-
tem, make sure that the spare tire does not interfere with the suspension compo-
nents when stowed.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters as
well.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressu re warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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Alphabetical index
Electronic modulated suspension .. 129
Emergency, in case ofIf a warning light turns on .............. 347
If the engine will not start........................................................ 367
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................368
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................................... 370
If you have a flat tire .........................356
If you lose your keys.........................369
If you think something is wrong ................................................... 343
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 375
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................................338
If your vehicle overheats ................ 373
Engine Compartment ..................................... 287
Hood........................................................286
How to start the engine..................... 95
If the engine will not start........................................................ 367
Overheating......................................... 373
Engine compartment cover ............ 288
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 103
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................. 382
Checking ............................................... 294
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................146
Engine immobilizer system.................. 49 Engine oil
Capacity .................................................. 381
Checking............................................... 289
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 146
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 292
Event data recorder ............................ 345
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 246
Flat key .............................................................2
Floor mats ................................................ 244
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 296
Power steering ....................................297
Washer..................................................... 301
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 113
Wattage ................................................. 386
Foot light .................................................. 225
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ...................................... 351
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 69
Front seats Adjustment ................................................ 13
Driving position memory .................. 24
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 386
Fuel Capacity ................................................380
Fuel gauge .............................................. 103
Gas station information ................... 416
Information ........................................... 387
Refueling ....................................................46
Fuel filler door ........................................... 46
Fuses ............................................................321E
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Garage door opener.......................... 248
Gas station information ....................... 416
Gauges.......................................................103
Glove box ............................................... 228
Head restraints..........................................26
HeadlightsReplacing light bulbs ......................... 331
Switch ............................................................111
Wattage ................................................. 386
Heaters Seat heaters............................................ 241
Side mirror ..............................................169
Hill-start assist control ......................... 132
Hood ......................................................... 286
Hooks Cargo...................................................... 245
Ignition switch ........................................... 95
Illuminated entry system ....................225
I/M test ..................................................... 282
Indicator lights .........................................105
Initialization Items to initialize ...................................401
Inside rear view mirror ............................ 36
Instrument panel light control ........... 104
Interior lights Interior lights ........................................ 225
Wattage ................................................. 386 Jack
Replacing the wheel ........................ 356
Jack handle..............................................356
Keys If you lose your keys ........................ 369
Key number plate .....................................2
Keys .................................................................2
Wireless remote control ...................... 4
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS).................................... 132
Lexus Link System ................................ 257
Light bulbs Replacing ................................................ 331
Wattage ................................................. 386
Lights Fog light switch ...................................... 113
Headlights switch.................................... 111
Interior lights list .................................. 225
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 331
Turn signal lever .................................... 101
Vanity lights .......................................... 234
Wattage ................................................. 386
Limited slip differential......................... 132
Luggage cover....................................... 246G
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ......... 283
General maintenance ..................... 279
Maintenance data.............................. 378
Maintenance requirements ...........277
Meter Instrument panel light control ...... 104
Meters ...................................................... 103
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 36
Side mirror heater ...............................169
Side mirrors ..............................................37
Vanity mirrors...................................... 234
Moon roof ................................................... 43
MP3 disc ....................................................... 188
Odometer................................................. 103
Off-road precautions Driving....................................................... 137
Vehicle ......................................................135
Oil Engine oil ...............................................289
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ..........................37
Defogger switch...................................169
Driving position memory...................24
Outside temperature display........... 236
Overhead console ...............................230
Overheating, Engine ............................. 373 Parking brake.......................................... 102
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 331
Switch ............................................................111
Wattage ................................................. 386
Personal lights........................................ 225
Power outlet ........................................... 239
Power windows .......................................... 41
Quarter window ................................... 245
Radiator .................................................... 295
Radio ................................................................ 173
RDS (Radio Date System) .................. 175
Rear console box.................................. 229
Rear height control air suspension .......................................123
Rear sear entertainment system A/V input adapter ...............................217
Headphone jacks .............................. 202
Remote control .................................. 205
Rear seat Folding up the third seat ..................... 18
Removing the third seat .......................21
Tumbling the second seat ................. 16
Rear step bumper ...................................... 11
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 331
Wattage ................................................. 386M
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What to do if...
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 3 4 7If the warning light turns on
■Warning lights
or orv
P. 3 4 7P. 3 4 8
P. 3 5 1
or
P. 3 4 9P. 3 5 1
P. 3 4 9P. 3 5 1
P. 3 5 0P. 3 4 9
P. 3 4 8P. 3 4 9
P. 3 5 0P. 3 4 9
P. 3 4 8P. 3 5 0
P. 3 4 8
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
“VSC/TRAC” warning lightTire pressure warning light
Kinetic dynami c suspension
system warning lightLow fuel level warning light
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning lightSRS warning light
Open door warning lightUnengaged “Park” warning
light
Charging system warning
lightLow washer fluid warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light