2007 LEXUS LX470 engine

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T■Steering lock release
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 4 7 )
■Starting the engine using the flat key
Put the key case away when the indicator light goes out. This means the
engine immobilizer system has turned off.
Start the engine within 60 seconds after the indicator light goes off.
When starting the engine, the ignition switch
may seem stuck in the “LOCK” position. To
free it, turn the ignition key while turning the
steering wheel sightly in either direction.
Remove the flat key from its case. Insert the
key into the ignition switch. STEP1
Bring the key case close to the ignition switch
within 10 seconds as indicated by an arrow. STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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When driving
■Cranking hold function
Once you turn the ignition key to “START” position and release it, the function con-
tinues to crank the engine in “ON” position until it starts. If the engine has not
started, the function stops after about 25 seconds. Wait a few seconds and restart
it.
■Leak detection pump
Several hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear a sound coming from
underneath the luggage compartment for several minutes. This is normal operation
and does not indicate a malfunction.
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not press the accelera-
tor pedal while starting the en gine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resu lting in death or serious injury.
■When driving
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an emer-
gency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to
the “ACC” position.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the ignition key in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long periods with-
out the engine running.
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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When driving
■Shift position uses
*: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the
“D” position for normal driving.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
4Position for engine braking
3,2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking

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When driving
■Downshifting restrictions
Keep the engine rpm from going into red zone. The maximum allowable speed is as
follows:
■When driving with the cruise control system
The engine brake will not operate when downshifting from “D” to “4”. (P. 1 2 0 )
■“2nd STRT” mode automatic deactivation
“2nd STRT” mode is automatically deactivate d if the engine is turned off after driv-
ing in “2nd STRT” mode.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”
 P. 3 5 8
Downshifting
Maximum speed mph (km/h)
Tr a n s f e r
“L”“H”
4 332 (51)80 (129)
3 221 (35)54 (88)
2 19 (14)22 (37)

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Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target
region.

The following gauges, meters and display illuminate when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position.
Voltmeter
Displays the charge state.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Engine oil pressure gauge
Displays the engine oil pressure.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Check
the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 363)
■While driving
●When the voltmeter indicates more than 19 V or less than 9 V, the battery may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer.
●When the engine oil pressure gauge do es not work properly, immediately stop
the engine and contact your Lexus dealer.

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When driving
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning lights not
come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, this could mean that
these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 3 3 7 )
*: These lights turn on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if the lights do not come on, or if the lights do not
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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Trip information display
Trip information■ Average vehicle speed
■ Driving distance
Displays the average vehicle speed since the engine
was started or the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pushing the “RESET”
switch for longer than on e second when the average
vehicle speed is displayed.
Displays the driving dist ance since engine was
started or the function was reset.
The function can be rest pushing the “RESET” switch for
longer than one second wh en the driving distance is
displayed.
The trip information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data.
Display items can be switched
by pushing the “MODE” switch.