2008 Lexus GX470 door lock

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Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote control,
a key or door lock switch.
■ Key
Locks all doors
Closes the windows/moon
roof (turn and hold)
Unlocks all doors
Turning the key unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.
Opens the windows/moon
roof (turn and hold)
■ Wireless remote control
→ P. 2 4

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Before driving
■Door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

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Rear door child-protector lockThe door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down rear door
switches to lock the rear doors.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or canceled:
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking functionShifting the shift lever out of “P” locks all doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionShifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door locking
functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking function
All doors are unlocked when the driver’s door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the
engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” posi-
tion.

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Before driving
■Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.) Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”,
press and hold the driver’s door
lock switch ( or ) for 5 sec-
onds then release.
The shift lever and switch positions
corresponding to the desired func-
tion to be set or canceled are
shown as follows.
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.
STEP1
STEP2
FunctionShift lever positionSwitch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
“P”Shift position linked door unlock-
ing function
Speed linked door locking function
“N”Driver’s door linked door unlocking
function

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■Locking the front doors from outside using the inside lock button
Push the inside lock button rearward and close the door while holding the door
handle up.
■If the wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate the inside mechanism.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable fea-
tures →P. 4 3 6 )
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock all doors.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the front door while driving.
●Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear seat.

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Before driving
Back door
The back door can be opened to the following positions:
Half open position
Full open positionYou can hold the back door in
this position using the back door
stopper.
When closing the door, be sure
to unlock the back door stopper.

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Rear step bumperFor rear end protection and easier
step-up loading.
■The back door can be locked/unlocked
Using wireless remote control: →P. 2 4
Using door lock switch: →P. 2 7
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
●Keep the back door closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also prevents
exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
●Do not get on the rear step bumper.
■If the back door is opened while parked
The open back door hides the rear lights. Other road users must be warned of the
presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.
■When closing the back door
Make sure not to get your hands caught in the back door stopper.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on at a time.