2008 Lexus GX470 automatic transmission

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When Driving
Topic 3
Overview
Contents
Entering and Exiting
Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
●StartingP. 2 1
●Automatic Transmission P. 2 2
●Parking BrakeP. 2 2
●Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e r P. 2 3
●Emergency Flasher Switch P. 2 3
●Cruise ControlP. 2 4
●Trip Information Display P. 2 5
●Roll Sensing Of Curtain Shield
Airbags Off Switch P. 2 5
●Center Differential Lock
Switch P. 2 6
●Cigarette Lighter P. 2 6
●KeysP. 7
●Theft Deterrent System P.8
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’ s capabilities and limitations.
●Pow e r O u t l e t sP. 2 7
●Four-Wheel Drive Control
Lever P. 2 7
●Damping Mode Select
Switch P. 2 8
●Rear Height Control
Switch P. 2 8
●“DAC” Switch P. 2 8
●Front SeatsP.1 1
●Second Seats P.1 2
●Third SeatsP.1 3
●Driving Position Memory
System P.1 5
●Head Restraints P.1 6
●Seat BeltsP.1 6
●Outside Rear View Mirrors P.1 7
●Inside Rear View MirrorP.1 7
●Steering WheelP.1 8

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Trip information display P.25
Parking brake lever P.22
Automatic transmission second start switch P.22
Emergency flashers P.23
Glove box P.41
See P.5

When DrivingTopic 3
Starting ..................................................................... 21
Automatic Transmission ..................................... 22
Parking Brake ........................................................ 22
Turn Signal Lever .................................................. 23
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 23
Cruise Control ...................................................... 24
Trip Information Display ..................................... 25
Roll Sensing Of Curtain Shield Airbags
Off Switch ............................................................... 25
Center Differential Lock Switch...................... 26
Cigarette Lighter.................................................. 26
Power Outlets ....................................................... 27
Four-Wheel Drive Control Lever ................... 27
Damping Mode Select Switch.......................... 28
Rear Height Control Switch ............................. 28
“DAC” Switch ........................................................ 28

Topic 3
When Driving
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Automatic Transmission
■Shift positions
PPa r k
RReverse
NNeutral (drive not engaged)
DDrive
4Position for engine braking
3, 2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking
The vehicle can only be shifted out of “P”
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion and the brake pedal is depressed.
Downshifting increases engine power for uphill
driving, or engine braking for downhill driving and
stopping.
■Second start mode
Press the switch.
Parking Brake
To s e t: pull the parking brake lever firmly upward.
To r e l e a s e: press and hold the lock release button
and lift the lever slightly before lower-
ing it as far as it will go.

What to do if ...
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(Canada)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning lightLow engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)Malfunction
indicator lampVSC/TRAC warning light
(Canada)Automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning light
SRS warning lightUnengaged “Park” warning
light
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
Kinetic dynamic suspension
system warning light
(if equipped)
(Canada)
For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual.

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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Open door warning lightTire pressure warning light
Low fuel level warning lightLow washer fluid warning light
aDriver’s seat belt
reminder lightEngine oil replacement
reminder light
(On the cen-
ter panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
See the Owner's Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o r“RSCA OFF” indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorCruise control indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Downhill assist control system
indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)“VSC OFF” indicator
Security indicatorCenter differential lock
indicator
Automatic transmission
second start indicatorSlip indicator
Shift position indicators
“A I R B A G O N ” i n d i c a t o r
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator
Height control indicator
For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual.