2008 Lexus GX470 cruise control

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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in “D” or “4”.
●Vehicle speed is between approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and 125 mph
(200 km/h).
■Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
The set speed is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset vehicle
speed
●Actual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h)
●VSC is activated
■If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Turn the “ON-OFF” button off once, and then reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately
after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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When driving
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Keep the “ON-OFF” button off when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause a serious or
fatal accident.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills
●On winding roads

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■The center differential lock/unlock button can be operated when
●The engine switch is in the “ON” position, and
●The four-wheel drive control lever is in the “H” or “L” position.
■Locking/unlocking the center differential
●When the center differential is locked, VSC is automatically turned off. (The
center differential lock and “VSC OFF” indicator lights come on.)
●If the operation is not completed, the center differential lock indicator blinks. If
the indicator light does not go off when unlocking the center differential, drive
straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
●If center differential lock system operation is not completed within 5 seconds
while the cruise control system is set, cancel the cruise control system.
CAUTION
■While driving
Never move the four-wheel drive control lever if the wheels are slipping. Doing so
may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the center differential
●Unlock the center differential after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the loose
or bumpy surface.
●Do not push the center differential lock/unlock button when the vehicle is corner-
ing or when its wheels are spinning freely off the ground.

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Alphabetical index
Installing CRS with top straps .......104
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................. 85
Child restraint system ........................ 95
Child-protectors................................... 28
How your child should wear the seatbelt ........................................... 53
Installing child restraints .................... 98
Moon roof.................................................64
Power window lock switch ............... 61
Power window precautions............ 63
Removed battery
precautions ....................................... 352
Seat belt precautions.......................... 54
Seat heater precautions ..................274
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 271
Cleaning Exterior ...................................................306
Interior.....................................................308
Seat belts ...............................................309
Clock..........................................................266
Compass ................................................. 286
Condenser.............................................. 329
Cooling system Engine overheating ..........................408
Cruise control ......................................... 142
Cup holders.............................................262
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 77
Customizable features ...................... 436 Daytime running light system ........... 136
Defogger
Rear window ......................................... 199
Side mirror.............................................. 199
Dimension................................................. 412
Dinghy towing ......................................... 190
Display Trip information ....................................132
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............317
Door courtesy lights ............................ 256
Door pocket............................................ 263
Doors Door lock ......................................... 24, 26
Rear door chil d protector ................ 28
Downhill assist control system ......... 157
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 385
Driving Correct posture..................................... 75
Procedures .............................................. 118
DVD player .............................................. 231
Electronic modulated
suspension ............................................. 156
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on................ 381
If the engine will not start ........................................................402
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................................. 403D
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