2008 Lexus GX470 Owner's Manual

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Wireless remote control
■2-step unlocking function
When you push the “UNLOCK” button, the driver’s door is unlocked. Pushing the
button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.
■Operation indicator
●Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the
doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
●Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds when the windows and moon roof
begin to open.
■Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to lock the
door is made. Fully close the door to st op the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once
more.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the theft deterrent system automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Low battery
If the wireless remote control does not function or if it only operates very close to
the vehicle, the battery may be low. ( →P. 3 5 1 )
The wireless remote control can be us ed to lock and unlock the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Opens the windows and
moon roof (push and hold)
Sounds alarm
(push and hold) (→P. 7 3 )

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■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. 2-step unlocking function, buzzer) can be changed. (Customizable
features→P. 4 3 6 )
■Certification for wireless remote control (for vehicles sold in the U.S.A.)
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
■Certification for wireless remote control (for vehicles sold in Canada)
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC ID: MOZRI-20BTY

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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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■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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■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
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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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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.