2007 Lexus GX470 wheel

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .............................. 2Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors......................................... 4
Wireless remote control ................. 4
Side doors ............................................. 6
Back door .............................................. 11
1-3. Adjustable components ............. 13 Front seats ........................................... 13
Rear seats ............................................ 15
Driving position memory system ............................................... 24
Head restraints................................. 26
Seat belts ............................................ 28
Steering wheel.................................. 35
Inside rear view mirror.................. 36
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 37
Roof luggage carrier ..................... 39
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof ........... 41
Power windows................................. 41
Moon roof .......................................... 43
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 46 Opening the fuel tank cap........... 46 1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 49
Engine immobilizer system ......... 49
Alarm..................................................... 51
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 53
1-7. Safety information ....................... 54 Correct driving posture ............... 54
SRS airbags ....................................... 56
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 69
Child restraint sy stems ................. 74
Installing child restraints ............... 77
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 88 Driving the vehicle ......................... 88
Starting the engine ......................... 95
Automatic transmission................ 98
Turn signal lever.............................. 101
Parking brake ................................. 102
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 103 Gauges and meters ..................... 103
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 105
Trip information display .............. 108
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ...................... 111
Headlight switch ............................... 111
Fog light switch ................................ 113
Windshield wipers and washer............................................... 114
Rear window wiper and washer............................................... 117
2-4. Using other driving systems..... 118 Cruise control ................................. 118
Four-wheel drive system.............. 121
Rear height control air suspension..................................... 123
Electronic modulated suspension..................................... 129
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)............................................ 130
Driving assist systems.................. 132
2-5. Driving information .................. 135 Off-road precautions .................. 135
Cargo and luggage ...................... 140
Vehicle load limits ......................... 144
Winter driving tips ........................ 146
Trailer towing .................................. 150
Dinghy towing ................................ 160 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 162
Automatic air conditioning system (without navigation
system)............................................ 162
Rear cooler system....................... 168
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 169
3-2. Using the audio system.............. 171 Audio system type .......................... 171
Using the radio............................... 173
Using the CD player..................... 181
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................................. 188
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 194
Using the AUX adapter ............. 197
Using the steering switches ...... 198
3-3. Using the rear audio system ....................................... 200
Rear seat entertainment system features ......................... 200
Using the DVD player (DVD video)............................... 205
Using the DVD player (video CD) .................................... 212
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ................. 214
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Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................................. 215
Using the video mode ................. 217
Changing the initial setting ....... 218
3-4. Using the interior lights .......... 225 Interior lights list............................ 225
3-5. Using the storage features ..................................... 228
List of storage fe atures............... 228
3-6. Other interior features........... 233 Sun visors......................................... 233
Vanity mirror .................................. 234
Clock ................................................. 235
Outside temperature display ............................................ 236
Ashtrays ........................................... 237
Cigarette lighter .......................... 238
Power outlet ................................... 239
Seat heaters ..................................... 241
Armrest ............................................ 243
Floor mats........................................ 244
Luggage compartment features .......................................... 245
Garage door opener ................. 248
Compass.......................................... 253
Lexus Link System ....................... 257 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 272
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......................... 272
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............................ 274
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 277 Maintenance requirements ..... 277
General maintena nce ................ 279
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 282
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance........................... 283
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 283
Hood.................................................. 286
Engine compartment.................. 287
Tires .................................................. 302
Tire inflation pressure................ 309
Wheels............................................... 313
Air conditioning filter................... 315
Wireless remote control battery ............................................. 317
Rear seat entertainment system controller ........................ 319
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 321
Light bulbs ........................................ 331
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Shift lever P. 98
Cigarette lighter P. 238
Ashtray P. 237
Shift lock override button P. 368
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Four-wheel drive control lever P. 121
Seat heater switches P. 241
AUX adapter P. 197
Power outlet P. 239
Height control switches
Damping mode select switch
P. 123, P. 129
“DAC” switch P. 130
Parking brake lever P. 102

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1-1. Key information............................ 2Keys....................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ...................................... 4
Wireless remote control............... 4
Side doors .......................................... 6
Back door ........................................... 11
1-3. Adjustable components ........... 13 Front seats ........................................ 13
Rear seats ......................................... 15
Driving position memory system ............................................ 24
Head restraints.............................. 26
Seat belts ......................................... 28
Steering wheel............................... 35
Inside rear view mirror ............... 36
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 37
Roof luggage carrier................... 39 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof ........ 41
Power windows ............................... 41
Moon roof ....................................... 43
1-5. Refueling ..................................... 46 Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 46
1-6. Theft deterrent system............ 49 Engine immobilizer system ...... 49
Alarm .................................................. 51
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................................... 53
1-7. Safety information .................... 54 Correct driving posture ............ 54
SRS airbags .................................... 56
Front passenger occupant classification system................. 69
Child restraint systems ............... 74
Installing child restraints ............. 77

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1-3. Adjustable components
Driving position memory system
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer's
memory and recalled with the touch of a button.
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■Entering a position into memory
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steeri ng wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While pushing the “SET” button,
push button “1” or “2” until the
signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. Push button “1” or “2” to recall
the desired position.
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1-3. Adjustable components
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Before driving
■Retained accessory power
Each memorized position (except for the tilt and telescopic steering column) can
be activated within 30 seconds after the driver’s door is opened, even if the key is
not in the ignition switch.
■If any position memory button is push ed while the adjustments are being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the button again.
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset be cause the computer's memory is erased
when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat position mem-
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1-3. Adjustable components
Before driving
Steering wheel
Auto tilt away and auto returnWhen the ignition key is removed,
the steering wheel returns to its
stowed position by moving up and
away to enable easier driver entry
and exit.
When the key is inserted in the
ignition switch, the steering wheel
will return to the original position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position while the
ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.