2007 LEXUS LX470 maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For US ownersReporting safety defects for US owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Other interior features............ 221Sun visors.......................................... 221
Vanity mirror .................................. 222
Clock ................................................. 223
Outside temperature display ............................................ 224
Ashtrays ........................................... 225
Cigarette lighter ........................... 227
Power outlet ................................... 228
Seat heaters ................................... 230
Coat hooks ..................................... 232
Armrest ............................................ 233
Floor mats........................................ 234
Luggage compartment features .......................................... 235
Garage door opener .................. 237
Compass........................................... 242
Lexus Link System ....................... 246
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 260 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......................... 260
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............................ 262 4-2. Maintenance.............................. 265
Maintenance requirements ..... 265
General maintena nce ................ 267
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 270
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 271 Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................... 271
Hood.................................................. 275
Engine compartment.................. 276
Tires ................................................... 292
Tire inflation pressure................ 302
Wheels............................................. 306
Air conditioning filter................. 308
Wireless remote control battery ........................................... 309
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................... 311
Light bulbs ...................................... 320
5-1. Essential information .............. 328 If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................. 328
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 333
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 334
Event data recorder ................... 335
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency .............................. 337
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
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If you have a flat tire..................... 346
If the engine will not start .......... 357
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................. 358
If you lose your keys .................... 359
If the battery is discharged ...... 360
If your vehicle overheats ........... 363
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 366
6-1. Specifications............................ 368 Maintenance data ....................... 368
Fuel information ............................ 378
Tire information.............................. 381
6-2. Customization .......................... 389 Customizable features ............. 389
6-3. Initialization ............................... 393 Items to initialize ........................... 393
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ............................. 396 Alphabetical index................... 398
What to do if............................... 406
6Vehicle specifications
7For US owners
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2-5. Driving information
NOTICE
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the
depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive slowly and
avoid deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may
affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system components.
●Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driving that
has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For scheduled mainte-
nance information, refer to the “Warra nty and Services Guide/Owner’s Manual
Supplement/Schedul ed Maintenance”.

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2-5. Driving information
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●The vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (P. 3 0 2 )
●Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommenda-
tion.
●All trailer lights work.
●All lights work each time you connect them.
●The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
●The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not
drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue load, overloading,
worn suspension, or other possible causes.
●The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local
regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing pur-
poses.
■Break-in schedule
Lexus recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new
power train components (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) to
tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of driving.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. (See “Warranty and Services Guide/ Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement/ Scheduled Maintenance”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

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4-1. Maintenance and care ......... 260Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior........................ 260
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior......................... 262 4-2. Maintenance........................... 265
Maintenance requirements............................ 265
General maintena nce .............. 267
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ................................... 270
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance.......................... 271
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 271
Hood .............................................. 275
Engine compartment ............... 276
Tires ................................................. 292
Tire inflation pressure .............. 302
Wheels .......................................... 306
Air conditioning filter ............. 308
Wireless remote control battery ........................................ 309
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 311
Light bulbs.................................... 320

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors back and retract the antenna before washing the vehicle.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure automatic car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the win-
dows. Before entering an automatic car wash, check that the fuel filler door is
closed.
■Aluminum wheels
Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes
or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners. Use the same
mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
■Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● If water no longer beads on clea n paint, apply wax when the vehi-
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Maintenance and care
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
CAUTION
■Caution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaus t pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
NOTICE
■To protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners su ch as benzene or gasoline.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax on the surface of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.