2007 LEXUS LX470 Owners Manual

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
Automatic door locking and unlocking systemsThe following functions can be set or canceled:
■ Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors and turn the ig nition key to the “ON” position.
(Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”,
press and hold the driver's door
lock switch (
or ) for 5 sec-
onds then release.
The shift lever and switch positions
corresponding to the desired func-
tion to be set or canceled are
shown as follows.
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking functionShifting the shift lever out of “P” locks all doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionShifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door locking
functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking functionAll doors are unlocked when the driver's door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the igni-
tion key to the “LOCK” position.
STEP1
STEP2

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.
FunctionShift lever positionSwitch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
“P”Shift position linked door unlock-
ing function
Speed linked door locking function
“N”Driver's door linked door unlocking
function
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. ( P. 3 8 9 )
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door open ing and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock all doors.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the front door while driving.
●Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear seat.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
Back door
The back door can be locked/unlocked using a key, wireless remote con-
trol or door lock switch.
■Key
Unlocks the door
Locks the door
Open the door
■ Wireless remote control
 P. 3
■ Door lock switch
Locks the door
Unlocks the door

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Back door child-protector lockThe door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.
This lock can be set to prevent chil-
dren from opening the back door.
Move the lever to the LOCK posi-
tion.
■ Inside lock button
Unlocks the door
Locks the door
Open the door

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Before driving
Rear step bumperThe rear step bumper is for rear
end protection and easier step-up
loading.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Falling to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■While driving
●Keep the back door closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also prevents
exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
●Do not get on the rear step bumper.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the back door components
●Do not apply any force, paint or let an y other foreign matter on the damper.
●Make sure there is nothing in the doorway before closing.
●Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

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1-3. Adjustable components
Front seats
Seat position fore/aft control switch
Seatback angle control switch
Seat cushion (front) angle control switch
Vertical height control switch
Lumbar support control switch

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1-3. Adjustable components
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Reclining adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion, to
reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined during an accident, the lap belt may slide past the hips and
apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul-
der belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
■When adjusting the front passenger’s seat from the driver’s seat
Wait until a passenger is seated or have gotten off the front passenger’s seat before
operating the switch to avoid injuring the passenger.

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Rear seats
To adjust the seatback angle, pull the seatback angle lever
Second seatSeatback angle lever
Third seat