2008 Lexus GX470 key

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■If the battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
●The wireless remote control will not function properly.
●The operational range is reduced.
■Use a CR1616 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, jewelers, or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Lexus dealer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children.
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other components inside the electronic key.
●Do not bend the battery terminals.

When trouble arises5
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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 becomes stuck......................................... 410

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you lose your keys
New genuine Lexus keys can be made and programmed to your vehicle by
your Lexus dealer, using one of the master keys and the key number
stamped on your key number plate.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Differential
“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” is filled in your Lexus vehicle at fac-
tory fill. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent of matching quality to sati sfy the above specification. Please con-
tact your Lexus dealer for further details.
Tr a n s f e r
Battery
Open voltage at
68 F (20 C):12.6  12.8V Fully charged
12.2  12.4V Half charged
11.8  12.0V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off.)
Charging rates5A max.
Oil capacity
Front
Rear1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)
3.3 qt. (3.1 L, 2.7 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity
Toyota Genuine Differential
Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL5 or equiva-
lent
Oil capacity1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W-90

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Door lock (
P. 2 6 )
Unlocking using a key
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked
in 2-steps
All doors
unlocked in 1-step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionOFFON
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doors OFFON
Shift the shift lever to “P”
unlocks all doors.ONOFF
Shift the shift lever to posi-
tion other than “P” locks
all doors.
ONOFF
Pow e r w i n -
dows
(
P. 6 1 )
Linked door lock opera-
tionONOFF
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Wireless remote control
linked operationONOFF

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6-2. Customization
*: Vehicles sold outside Canada
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Moon roof
(
P. 6 4 )
Linked door lock opera-
tionONOFF
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of com-
ponents when door key is
used
Slide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operationONOFF
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control used
Slide onlyTilt only
Automatic
light control
system
(
P. 1 3 5 )
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Levels 1 to 5
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Daytime running lightONOFF*
Illumination
(
P. 2 5 6 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedONOFF
Operation after the
engine switch is turned to
the “ACC” position
ONOFF

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Alphabetical index
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................405
If you have a flat tire ...........................391
If you lose your keys.........................404
If you think something is wrong ....................................................377
If your vehicle becomes stuck...... 410
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 372
If your vehicle overheats ............... 408
Engine Compartment ....................................... 321
Engine switch.......................................... 118
Hood........................................................ 320
How to start the engine..................... 118
If the engine will not start........................................................ 402
Overheating........................................ 408
Engine compartment cover ............. 322
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 126
Engine coolant Capacity ...................................................416
Checking ............................................... 328
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 176
Engine immobilizer system.................. 70
Engine oil Capacity ...................................................415
Checking ............................................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 176
Engine oil maintenance data............ 326
Event data recorder ............................ 379 First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 279
Flat key ......................................................... 22
Floor mats .................................................277
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 330
Power steering ..................................... 331
Washer................................................... 335
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 137
Wattage ................................................. 420
Foot light .................................................. 256
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light .....................................385
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 90
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 34
Driving position memory ..................45
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 420
Fuel Capacity .................................................. 414
Fuel gauge .............................................. 126
Gas station information ................. 460
Information ............................................. 421
Refueling .................................................... 67
Fuel door ......................................................67
Fuel filler door ............................................67
Fuses .......................................................... 355F

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Alphabetical index
Garage door opener............................ 281
Gas station information ..................... 460
Gauges....................................................... 126
Glove box ............................................... 259
Head restraints.......................................... 47
HeadlightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch ........................................................ 135
Wattage ................................................. 420
Heaters Seat heaters...........................................274
Side mirror ..............................................199
Hill-start assist control ......................... 159
Hood ......................................................... 320
Hooks Cargo...................................................... 278
Illuminated entry system ................... 256
I/M test ....................................................... 316
Indicator lights ......................................... 129
Initialization Items to initialize ................................. 439
Inside rear view mirror.......................... 58
Instrument panel light control ........... 127
Interior lights Interior lights ........................................ 256
Wattage ................................................. 420 Jack
Replacing the wheel .......................... 391
Jack handle............................................... 391
Keyless entry ................................................. 24
Keys If you lose your keys ........................ 404
Keyless entry ........................................... 24
Key number plate ................................. 22
Keys ............................................................. 22
Wireless remote control key .......... 24
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS).................................... 159
Lexus Link System ................................290
Light bulbs Replacing .............................................. 365
Wattage ..................................................420
Lights Fog light switch .....................................137
Headlights switch................................ 135
Interior lights list ..................................256
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Turn signal lever ...................................124
Vanity lights ..........................................265
Wattage ..................................................420
Limited slip differential......................... 159
Luggage cover....................................... 279G
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