2008 Lexus GX470 instrument cluster

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information ........................... 22Keys ...................................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors...................................... 24
Wireless remote control .............. 24
Side doors .......................................... 26
Back door ............................................ 31
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel, etc.) .................................. 34
Front seats .......................................... 34
Rear seats ........................................... 36
Driving position memory system ............................................... 45
Head restraints................................. 47
Seat belts ............................................ 49
Steering wheel.................................. 57
Inside rear view mirror................. 58
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 59
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof ........... 61
Power windows................................. 61
Moon roof .......................................... 64
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 67 Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67 1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 70
Engine immobilizer system ......... 70
Alarm.................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 74
1-7. Safety information ....................... 75 Correct driving posture ............... 75
SRS airbags ....................................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 90
Child restraint systems ................. 95
Installing child restraints ............... 98
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 110 Driving the vehicle ......................... 110
Engine (ignition) switch ............... 118
Automatic transmission................ 121
Turn signal lever............................. 124
Parking brake ................................. 125
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 126 Gauges and meters ..................... 126
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 129
Trip information display .............. 132
1Before driving
2When driving

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 110Driving the vehicle................... 110
Engine (ignition) switch .......... 118
Automatic transmission ......... 121
Turn signal lever ....................... 124
Parking brake ........................... 125
2-2. Instrument cluster .......... 126 Gauges and meters ................ 126
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 129
Trip information display ......... 132 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers ........ 135
Headlight switch ..................... 135
Fog light switch ........................ 137
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 138
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 141
2-4. Using other driving systems .......................... 142
Cruise control.......................... 142
Four-wheel drive system....... 146
Rear height control air suspension.............................. 149
Electronic modulated suspension.............................. 156
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) ..................... 157
Driving assist systems ............ 159
2-5. Driving information........ 163 Off-road precautions ............ 163
Cargo and luggage ................ 168
Vehicle load limits .................... 174
Winter driving tips ................... 176
Trailer towing ........................... 180
Dinghy towing.......................... 190

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Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target
region.

The following gauges and meters illuminate when the engine switch is
in the “ON” position.Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset knob
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and holding
the knob will reset the trip meter wh en the trip meter is being displayed.

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When drivingInstrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Brighter
Darker
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( →P. 4 0 8 )

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When driving
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depend-
ing on the target region.
Center panel

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 1 2 4 )“RSCA OFF” indicator
(→ P. 8 9 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 1 3 5 )Downhill assist control
system indicator
(→ P. 1 5 7 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 1 3 5 )
(U.S.A.)
Engine oil replacement
reminder light ( →P. 3 8 4 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 1 3 5 ) Slip indicator
(→ P. 1 6 0 )
Security indicator
(→ P. 7 0 ) “VSC OFF” indicator
(→ P. 1 4 7 )
Shift position indicators
(→ P. 121)Center differential lock
indicator ( →P. 1 4 7 )
Height control indicator
(→ P. 1 5 0 ) “AIR BAG ON” indicator
(→ P. 9 0 )
Automatic transmission
second start indicator
(→ P. 122)“AIR BAG OFF” indicator
(→ P. 9 0 )
Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 1 4 2 )
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When driving
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, this could mean
that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( →P. 381)
*: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is running, or afte r a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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