2008 Lexus GX470 rear view mirror

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
■Linked mirror function when reversing
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However, this function will
not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral position (neither “L” nor
“R” selected).
■One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle
(vehicles with driving position memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entere d to memory and adjusted with the touch
of a button. ( P. 4 5 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
●Before driving, be sure to extend the mirrors and adjust properly.
■When the mirror heaters are operating
Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.
And do not touch the mirror surface also wh en the wiper switch is on at lower than
77 F (25 C) of the outside temperature.
NOTICE
■If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not shift the shift lever to “N” while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause insufficient engine braking and lead to an accident.
●Do not turn the engine off while driving.
The power steering and brake booster systems will not operate properly if the
engine is off.
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. (P. 1 2 3 )
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backwa rd or forward and causing an accident.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may
result in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are
not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do
not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability
tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and
death or serious injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the
tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such
speeds.
●If you drive through deep water over about 28 in. (700 mm) in depth, select the
vehicle height in the “HI” (high) mode us ing the active height select switch and
then turn off the active height control su spension by pushing the height control
switch. Drive your vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or slower.

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2-5. Driving information
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●The vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (P. 4 1 9 )
●Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommenda-
tion.
●All trailer lights work.
●All lights work each time you connect them.
●The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
●The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not
drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue load, overloading,
worn suspension, or other possible causes.
●The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local
regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing pur-
poses.
■Break-in schedule
Lexus recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new
power train components (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) to
tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of driving.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. (See “Warranty and Services Guide/Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement/Scheduled Maintenance”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .... 192
Automatic air conditioning system ...................................... 192
Rear cooler system ................. 198
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 199
3-2. Using the audio system ........................... 201
Audio system type................... 201
Using the radio....................... 203
Using the CD player ............... 211
Playing MP3 and WMA discs .......................................... 218
Optimal use of the audio system ..................................... 224
Using the AUX adapter ....... 227
Using the steering switches ................................. 228
3-3. Using the rear audio system ............................ 231
Rear seat entertainment system features ..................... 231
Using the DVD player (DVD video) .......................... 236
Using the DVD player (video CD) ............................. 243
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 245 Using the DVD player
(MP3 discs) .......................... 246
Using the video mode........... 248
Changing the initial setting ..................................... 249
3-4. Using the interior lights ............................. 256
Interior lights list .................... 256
3-5. Using the storage features ........................ 259
List of storage features......... 259
3-6. Other interior features ........................ 264
Sun visors ................................. 264
Vanity mirror ........................... 265
Clock ......................................... 266
Outside temperature display..................................... 268
Ashtrays.................................... 269
Cigarette lighte r ...................... 271
Power outlet ............................ 272
Seat heaters ............................. 274
Armrest ..................................... 276
Floor mats ................................. 277
Luggage compartment features .................................. 278
Garage door opener ............. 281
Compass .................................. 286
Lexus Link System ................. 290

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
■Rear window defogger
With navigation system
ON/OFF
Without navigation system ON/OFF
■ Outside rear view mirror defogger
ON/OFF

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Operating conditions
The engine switch must be in the “ON” position.
■Auto shut-off function
The system will automatically shut off after operating for 15 minutes.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfac es, as they can become very hot and burn
you.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is off.

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3-6. Other interior features
Compass
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which
the vehicle is heading.
■ Operation
Press the button to turn the
compass on/off.
■ Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWe s t
NWNorthwest

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3-6. Other interior features
Wait a few seconds until the compass direction is displayed.
The calibration is complete.
■Circling calibration
If “C” appears on the display, drive
the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h) or
less in a circle until a direction is
displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
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■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to interfer-
ence by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a
steel tower, between buildings, roof car pa rk/parking lot, near an intersection,
near a large vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.