2008 Lexus GX470 fuel consumption

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the
brake pedal and move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses
*: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the
“D” position for normal driving.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
4Position for moderate engine braking
3, 2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Trip information display
The trip information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data.
Trip information display•Clock(→P. 266)
• Outside temperature display (→ P. 2 6 8 )
• Average fuel consumption
• Current fuel consumption
• Driving range
•Average vehicle speed
• Barometer
• Altimeter
• Driving time
Display items can be switched
by pushing the “MODE” button.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Display light controlPush and hold the “MODE” button until “ILL” appears on the display.
Push “ ▲” or “ ▼” to adjust the brightness.
You can adjust the brightness to 3 levels (when the tail lights are off) or 6 lev-
els (when the tail lights are on).
Trip information
■ Driving range
■ Average fuel consumption after refueling
■ Current fuel consumption
■ Average vehicle speed Displays the estimated maximum distance that can
be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel
consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank,
the display may not be updated.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
vehicle was last refueled.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the engine
was started or the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pushing the “RESET” but-
ton for longer than 1 second
when the average vehicle
speed is displayed.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
■Barometer
■ Altimeter
■ Current fuel consumption
Displays the atmospheric pressure in the vehicle.
The displayed atmospheric pressure ranges from 17.8
IN.HG (600 hPa) up to 31.0 IN.HG (1050 hPa).
Displays the approximate altitude.
The displayed altitude ranges from -1500 ft. (-500 m)
up to 13000 ft. (4000 m).
Displays the elapsed time after the engine starts.
When the engine is started, driving time is counted
from 0:00.
Up to 19:59 (19 hours, 59 minutes) can be displayed.
■Altimeter mode
The indicated altitude of a single position may deviate according to the atmospheric
pressure and temperature.
While the altitude mode is displayed, push the “ ▲” or “ ▼” button to increase/
decrease the altitude by 50 ft. (or 10 m).
To reset the adjusted altitude, push and hold the “RESET” button for more than 1
second.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the display.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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2-5. Driving information
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load carrying vehi-
cle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, performance,
braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your safety and the safety of
others, do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
Lexus warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing
a trailer for commercial purposes.
■ Weight limits
Confirm that the total trailer weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits.
■ Gross vehicle weight
The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) indicated on the Certification Label. The gross
vehicle weight is the sum weight of the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas-
sengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue load. Also included is the
weight of any special equipment installed on your vehicle.
■ Gross axle weight
The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of
the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Certification Label.
Certification Label