2007 LEXUS LX470 immobilizer

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .............................. 2Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors......................................... 3
Wireless remote control ................. 3
Side doors ............................................. 5
Back door .............................................. 9
1-3. Adjustable components ............. 12 Front seats ........................................... 12
Rear seats ............................................ 14
Driving position memory system ................................................ 21
Head restraints................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................ 24
Steering wheel................................. 30
Inside rear view mirror ................... 31
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 32
Roof luggage carrier ..................... 34
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof .......... 37
Power windows................................ 37
Power quarter windows ............... 40
Moon roof ........................................... 41
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 44 Opening the fuel tank cap ........... 44 1-6. Anti-theft system ......................... 47
Engine immobilizer system ......... 47
Alarm.................................................... 49
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .............................................. 51
1-7. Safety information ....................... 52 Correct driving posture ............... 52
SRS airbags ....................................... 54
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 67
Child restraint sy stems ................. 72
Installing child restraints ............... 75
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 88 Driving the vehicle ......................... 88
Starting the engine ......................... 95
Automatic transmission................ 98
Turn signal lever............................. 102
Parking brake ................................. 103
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 104 Gauges and meters ..................... 104
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 107
Trip information display ............... 110
1Before driving
2When driving

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information ............................ 2Keys....................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ..................................... 3
Wireless remote control............... 3
Side doors .......................................... 5
Back door ........................................... 9
1-3. Adjustable components ........... 12 Front seats ........................................ 12
Rear seats ......................................... 14
Driving position memory system ............................................. 21
Head restraints .............................. 23
Seat belts ......................................... 24
Steering wheel............................... 30
Inside rear view mirror ................ 31
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 32
Roof luggage carrier................... 34 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof ....... 37
Power windows ............................. 37
Power quarter windows ............ 40
Moon roof ......................................... 41
1-5. Refueling ..................................... 44 Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 44
1-6. Anti-theft system ...................... 47 Engine immobilizer system ....... 47
Alarm ................................................ 49
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................ 51
1-7. Safety information.................... 52 Correct driving posture ............ 52
SRS airbags .................................... 54
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 67
Child restraint systems ............... 72
Installing child restraints ............ 75

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Before driving
1-6. Anti-theft system
Engine immobilizer system
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object.
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle.
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZRI-20BTY
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS-210 of Indu stry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, incl uding interference that may cause undes-
ired operation of the device.
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's
on-board computer.
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the ignition switch to indicate
that the system is operating.

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1-6. Anti-theft system
CAUTION
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE
■For proper system operation
Do not modify, remove or disable the engine immobilizer system. If any unautho-
rized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of the system can-
not be guaranteed.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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 trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed (
P. 95), consider each of the following points.
■The engine will not start when the starter motor operates nor-
mally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Add fuel to the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( P. 9 5 )
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 4 7 )
■ The starter motor turn over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 360)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 360)
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

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Alphabetical index
Driver's seat belt reminder light .....340
DrivingBreak-in tips ............................................ 89
Correct posture .................................... 52
Off-road precautions ........................146
Procedures ..............................................88
Winter driving tips.............................. 156
Driving position memory ........................21
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ............... 357
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................358
If the battery is discharged ...........360
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 337
If the warning light turns on .......... 337
If you have a flat tire ......................... 346
If you lose your keys.........................359
If you think something is wrong ................................................... 333
If your vehicle becomes stuck.....366
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 328
If your vehicle overheats ................ 363
Engine Compartment ..................................... 276
Hood........................................................ 275
How to start the engine..................... 95
Identification number.......................369
If the engine will not start ............... 357
Ignition switch......................................... 95
Overheating......................................... 363
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................. 372
Checking ............................................... 282 Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 156
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 104
Engine immobilizer system ..................47
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 371
Checking................................................ 277
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 156
Engine oil maintenance data ...........280
Event data recorder ............................ 335
First-aid kit holder ................................ 236
Floor mat .................................................. 234
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 284
Power steering ................................... 286
Suspension ............................................287
Washer..................................................... 291
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 114
Wattage .................................................. 377
For-wheel drive system........................139
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 114
Wattage .................................................. 377
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ..................................... 340
Front seats Adjustment .................................................12
Driving position memory ....................21
Front side marker light Wattage .................................................. 377
Front turn signal lights Wattage .................................................. 377
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Alphabetical index
Storage feature....................................... 215
StuckIf your vehicle becomes stuck.....366
Sun visors .................................................. 221
Sunshade Roof ..............................................................42
Switch Driving mode select switch ........... 100
Fog light switch .......................................114
Ignition switch......................................... 95
Light switches ..........................................112
Power door lock switch ....................... 5
Power quarter window switch....... 40
Power window switch .........................37
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...................................................... 118
Window lock switch ........................... 38
Wipers and washer switch .............. 115
Tachometer Tachometer ........................................... 104
Tail lights Switch ..........................................................112
Wattage...................................................377
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 49
Engine immobilizer system ..............47
Theft prevention labels ........................... 51
Tire inflation pressure .........................302
Tie-down hooks .....................................235
Tire information Glossary.................................................386
Size ...........................................................383
Tire identification number ............. 382
Uniform tire quality grading .........384 Tires
Chains....................................................... 156
Checking................................................292
If you have a flat tire ......................... 346
Inflation pressure ............................... 302
Information ............................................. 381
Pressure warning system ...............292
Replacing .............................................. 346
Rotating tires.........................................292
Size ............................................................376
Snow tires................................................ 156
Spare tire ............................................... 346
Tools........................................................... 346
Total load capacity ................................ 155
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 169
Emergency towing ........................... 328
Trailer towing ........................................160
TRAC (Active traction control) .......142
Trailer towing .......................................... 160
Trip information display ........................ 110
Trip meter ................................................. 104
Turn signal lights Switch ........................................................ 102
Wattage .................................................. 377
Valet key .........................................................2
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................................... 222
Wattage .................................................. 377
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 222
Vehicle identification number......... 369
VGRS (Variable gear ratio steering) ..................................................142
VSC (Vehicle stability control).........142
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