2008 Lexus GX470 Index

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 ownersReporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information ........................... 22Keys ...................................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors...................................... 24
Wireless remote control .............. 24
Side doors .......................................... 26
Back door ............................................ 31
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel, etc.) .................................. 34
Front seats .......................................... 34
Rear seats ........................................... 36
Driving position memory system ............................................... 45
Head restraints................................. 47
Seat belts ............................................ 49
Steering wheel.................................. 57
Inside rear view mirror................. 58
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 59
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof ........... 61
Power windows................................. 61
Moon roof .......................................... 64
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 67 Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67 1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 70
Engine immobilizer system ......... 70
Alarm.................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 74
1-7. Safety information ....................... 75 Correct driving posture ............... 75
SRS airbags ....................................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 90
Child restraint sy stems ................. 95
Installing child restraints ............... 98
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 110 Driving the vehicle ......................... 110
Engine (ign ition) switch ............... 118
Automatic transmission................ 121
Turn signal lever............................. 124
Parking brake ................................. 125
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 126 Gauges and meters ..................... 126
Indicators and warning lights ... 129
Trip information display .............. 132
1Before driving
2When driving

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Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ................................. 246
Using the video mode ............... 248
Changing the initial setting ...... 249
3-4. Using the interior lights .......... 256 Interior lights list............................ 256
3-5. Using the storage features .... 259 List of storage fe atures............... 259
3-6. Other interior features........... 264 Sun visors......................................... 264
Vanity mirror .................................. 265
Clock ................................................. 266
Outside temperature display ........................................... 268
Ashtrays ........................................... 269
Cigarette lighter ............................ 271
Power outlet ................................... 272
Seat heaters .................................... 274
Armrest ............................................ 276
Floor mats........................................ 277
Luggage compartment features .......................................... 278
Garage door opener ................... 281
Compass......................................... 286
Lexus Link System ...................... 290 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 306
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......................... 306
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior........................... 308
4-2. Maintenance................................ 311 Maintenance requirements ........ 311
General maintenance ................. 313
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 316
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 317 Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 317
Hood................................................. 320
Engine compartment................... 321
Tires ................................................... 336
Tire inflation pressure................. 343
Wheels.............................................. 347
Air conditioning filter.................. 349
Wireless remote control battery ............................................. 351
Rear seat entertainment system controller ...................... 353
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................... 355
Light bulbs ....................................... 365
4Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential information ............... 372If your vehicle needs to be towed.............................................. 372
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 377
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 378
Event data recorder .................... 379
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ............................... 381
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
.............. 381
If you have a flat tire...................... 391
If the engine will not start .......... 402
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................. 403
If you lose your keys .................... 404
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 405
If your vehicle overheats .......... 408
If the vehicle beco mes stuck .... 410 6-1. Specifications ............................. 412
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...................... 412
Fuel information ............................. 421
Tire information ............................ 424
6-2. Customization .......................... 436 Customizable features .............. 436
6-3. Initialization ............................... 439 Items to initialize ........................... 439
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.................................. 442
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 443
Abbreviation list ....................... 446
Alphabetical index................... 448
What to do if............................... 456
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlight (high beam) P. 135
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 124
Fog light P. 137
Side marker light P. 135
Headlight (low beam) P. 135
Hood P. 320
Parking light
P. 135
Windshield wipers P. 138Moon roof P. 64
Outside rear viewmirror
P. 59

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Power window
switch
P. 61
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belt P. 49
Driver airbag P. 77
Floor mat P. 277
Door pocket P. 263
Head restraint P. 47
Front seat P. 34
SRS side airbag P. 77
Console box P. 260
Ashtray P. 269
Cup holders P. 262
Armrest P. 276

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Driving position memory switches P. 45
Door lock switch P. 27
Window lock switch P. 61
Power window switches P. 61
Pictorial indexInterior

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Gauges and meters P. 126
Engine switch P. 118
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P. 138
Headlight switch
Turn signal switch
Fog light switch P. 135
P. 124
P. 137
Cruise control switch P. 142
Emergency flashersGlove box
P. 259