Lexus GX470 2004 - Dinghy Towing

Lexus GX470 2004

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DRIVING TIPS

440

DINGHY TOWING

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with four

wheels on the ground) behind a motorhome.

NOTICE

Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.

This may cause serious damage to your vehicle.

Table of Contents

Occupant Restraint Systems2
Installation of a Mobile Two-Way Radio System4
Scrapping of Your Lexus4
Tires and Loading on Your Lexus4
On-Pavement and Off-Road Driving Tips5
Table of Contents6
Basic Operation — Quick Reference6
Instruments and Controls6
Gas Station Information7
Quick Index7
Safety and Vehicle Damage Warnings7
Safety Symbol7
Instrument Panel9
Instrument Cluster13
Seat and Steering Wheel15
Exterior View16
Basic Operation18
Quick Reference18
Driver's Seat19
Steering Wheel19
- Telescopic Steering Wheel19
- Tilt Steering Wheel19
- Automatic Transmission20
  - Operation of Selector Lever20
  - Selector Lever Position20
- Headlight and Turn Signal Switch21
  - Headlight Switch21
  - Turn Signal Switch21
- Wiper Switch22
Keys and Doors24
Keys and Doors25
- Keys25
  - Flat Key26
  - Starting the Engine Using a Flat Key26
- Engine Immobilizer System31
- Wireless Remote Control32
- Side Doors37
- Back Door42
- Theft Deterrent System43
- Back Door Stopper43
- Activating the System44
- Cancelling the System44
- Setting the System44
- Testing the System45
- Switches47
Switches48
- Headlight Switch48
- Headlight Dimmer and Turn Signal Switch50
- Fog Light Switch51
- Intermittent Operation Type51
- Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch51
- Raindrop Detection Type53
- Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch57
- Rear Window Defogger Switch59
- Outside Rear View Mirror Defogger Switch61
- Operating the Switches62
- Power Window Switches62
- Emergency Flasher Switch65
- Seat Heater Switches66
- Jam Protection Function64
- Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators69
- Fuel Gauge70
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators70
- Engine Coolant71
- Temperature Gauge71
- Tachometer73
- Odometer and Trip Meter74
- Service Reminder Indicators and Warning Buzzers74
- Brake System Warning Light and Buzzer76
- Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer77
- Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light78
- SRS Warning Light78
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp79
- “ABS” Warning Light80
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light81
- Open Door Warning Light81
- Unengaged “Park” Warning Light81
- Discharge Warning Light82
- “KDSS” Warning Light82
- “VSC TRAC” Warning Light82
- Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light83
- Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Light84
- Low Fuel Level Warning Light84
- Low Tire Pressure Warning Light84
- Low Washer Fluid Warning Light84
- How to Check All the Service Reminder Indicators85
- Key Reminder Buzzer85
- Multi-Information Display87
- Adjusting the Brightness of the Display88
- Clock88
- Outside Temperature and Cruise Information89
- Outside Temperature Mode89
- Average Fuel Consumption Mode90
- Instantaneous Fuel Consumption Mode90
- Average Vehicle Speed Mode91
- Driving Range Mode91
- Altimeter Mode92
- Barometer Mode92
- Elapsed Time Mode93
- Instrument Panel Light Control93
- Interior Equipment95
- Vanity Mirrors96
Interior Equipment96
- Sun Visors96
- Center97
- Interior Lights97
- Personal Lights98
- Rear98
- Illuminated Entry System99
- Center Console Spot Lights100
- Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray100
- Foot Lights and Inside Door Handle Lights100
- Power Outlets102
- Main Switch103
- Glove Box105
- Garage Door Opener106
- Programming the Homelink106
- Rear Console Box106
  - Programming a Rolling Code System107
  - Erasing the Entire Homelink Memory108
  - Operating the Homelink108
  - Programming Other Devices108
  - Reprogramming a Button108
- Cup Holders109
- Overhead Console Box111
- Auxiliary Box113
- First-Aid Kit Holder113
- Floor Mat114
- Coat Hooks115
- Warning Reflector Holder115
  - Removing Luggage Cover116
  - Using Luggage Cover116
  - Tie-Down Hooks117
  - Exterior Equipment119
- Hood120
Exterior Equipment120
- Fuel Tank Cap121
- Moon Roof124
  - To Slide Open the Tilted-Up Moon Roof124
  - Operating the Moon Roof from Outside the Vehicle125
- Quarter Windows127
- Roof Luggage Carrier127
- Adjusting the Position of Cross Rails128
- Rear Step Bumper130
- Front Seats133
Front Seat Precautions133
Occupant Restraint Systems133
- Front Passenger Seat134
- Front Seats (with SRS Side Airbags)134
- Seat Adjustment Precautions135
- Adjusting Front Seats136
- Adjusting Seat Position136
- Adjusting Seat Cushion Angle and Height137
- Adjusting Seatback Angle137
- Adjusting Lumbar Support138
- Rear Seat Precautions138
- Rear Seats138
  - Adjusting Rear Seats139
  - Tumbling Second Seat (for Third Seat Entry)140
  - Folding up Third Seats143
- Head Restraints152
- Armrests154
- Seat Belt Precautions156
- Seat Belts156
  - Fastening Front, Second and Third Seat Belts158
  - Third Center Seat Belt160
  - Pulling out the Third Center Seat Belt162
  - Stowing the Third Center Seat Belt162
  - Hanging the Third Outside Seat Belts163
  - Stowing the Second and Third Seat Belt Buckles163
  - Seat Belt Extender164
  - Seat Belt Pretensioners166
  - RSCA OFF” Indicator Light167
- SRS Driver Airbag and Front Passenger Airbag171
- SRS Side Airbags and Curtain Shield Airbags184
- Roll Sensing of Curtain Shield Airbags off Switch200
- Child Restraint201
  - Child Restraint Precautions201
  - Child Restraint System203
  - Types of Child Restraint System204
  - Installation with 3-Point Type Seat Belt205
  - Using a Top Strap219
  - Child Restraint System Installation222
  - Installation with Child Restraint Lower Anchorages222
- Driving Position Memory System225
- Recalling the Memorized Position225
- Setting the Driving Position225
- Conditions for Memorized Position Activation226
- Steering Wheel and Mirrors227
- Adjustment of Steering Wheel Tilt228
- Adjustment of Telescopic Steering Column228
Steering Wheel and Mirrors228
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel228
- Auto Tilt Away229
- Outside Rear View Mirrors229
- Power Rear View Mirror Control230
- Folding Rear View Mirrors232
- Inside Rear View Mirror232
- Compass233
- Calibrating the Compass (Deviation Calibration)236
- Zone Numbers237
- Air Conditioning240
- Automatic Air Conditioning Controls241
- Air Flow Selection244
- Climate Control245
- If Manual Fan Speed Control Is Desired247
- If Manual Switching of Air Intake Is Desired247
- If Quick Heating or Cooling Is Desired247
- Windshield Defogging and Defrosting248
- Center Vents and Side Vents254
- Checking and Replacing the Air Conditioning Filter255
- Rear Cooler Controls258
- Audio260
- Quick Reference for Your Audio System261
- Using Your Audio System: some Basics263
- Your Compact Disc Player with Changer267
- Presetting a Station269
- Selecting a Station269
- RDS (Radio Data System)270
- Radio Text Message272
- Cassette Tape Player Operation273
- Automatic Program Selection274
- Manual Program Selection274
- Compact Disc Player Operation276
- Inserting or Ejecting Compact Discs276
- Playing a Compact Disc278
- Searching for a Desired Track or Disc279
- Selecting a Desired Disc279
- Repeating a Track or a Disc280
- Selecting a Desired Track280
- Compact Disc Text281
- Random Playing281
- Audio Remote Controls (Steering Switches)282
- If the Player Malfunctions282
- Car Audio System Operating Hints284
- Caring for Your Compact Disc Player and Discs286
- Labeled Discs288
- Rear Seat Audio System290
- Rear Seat Audio System Controller291
- Quick Reference for Your Remote Control294
- Using Your Rear Seat Audio System: some Basics294
- Turning the System on and off296
- Listening to the Radio297
- Radio Operation297
- Playing a Cassette Tape298
- Replacing Controller Battery302
- Headphone Input Jacks304
- Rear Seat Entertainment System306
- Rear Seat Entertainment System Controller309
- Before Using the Controller (for New Vehicle Owners)310
- Using the Controller310
- Quick Reference for Your Remote Controller314
- Front Audio System Operation318
- Selecting the Mode318
- DVD Player Operation326
- DVD Video/DVD Audio Player Operation335
- Changing the Audio Language346
- Changing the Subtitle Language347
- Changing the DVD Language348
- Turning the Angle Mark on or of349
- Setting Level of Viewer Restrictions350
- Setting the Display Mode351
- Language Code List352
- Selecting the Chapter/Track359
- Using the Control Screen359
- Video CD/Audio CD/CD Text Player Operation360
- Changing Menu Page or Track (Video CD Only)362
- Turning on the Disc Menu (Video CD Only)362
- Changing a Multiplex Transmission (Video CD Only)363
- Changing the Initial Setting (Video CD Only)363
- Screen Adjustment365
- DVD Video Disc Information367
- DVD Video Disc Glossary368
- Input Terminal Adapter369
- Power Outlet (115 VAC)371
- Compact Disc Player377
- DVD Player378
- Starting and Driving383
- Three-Way Catalytic Converters384
- Engine Exhaust Caution387
- Before Starting the Engine389
- Ignition Switch with Steering Lock389
  - Before Cranking391
  - Cranking Hold Function391
- How to Start the Engine391
- Parking Brake391
  - Normal Starting Procedure392
  - Starting the Engine392
- Automatic Transmission393
  - Using Engine Braking396
  - Using the “3”, “2” and “L” Positions397
  - Backing up398
  - Good Driving Practice399
  - Parking399
  - Driving in Second Start Mode401
  - Four-Wheel Drive Control401
- Four-Wheel Drive System401
  - If You Cannot Shift the Selector Lever401
  - Shifting Procedure404
- Rear View Monitor System405
- Cruise Control409
  - Turning the System on409
  - Cruise Control Failure Warning411
  - Resetting to a Slower Speed411
  - Resuming the Preset Speed411
- Rear Height Control Air Suspension412
  - Vehicle Height Modes412
  - Vehicle Height Adjustment414
  - Height Control Indicator Lights418
- Electronic Modulated Suspension419
  - Parking and Stopping Tips419
  - Rear Height Control Failure Warning419
- Active Traction Control System420
- Slip Indicator Light421
- Vehicle Stability Control System422
- Downhill Assist Control System425
- Hill-Start Assist Control System428
- Brake Booster430
- Brake System430
  - Anti-Lock Brake System431
  - Brake Assist System434
  - Drum-In-Disc Type Parking Brake System434
- Tire Pressure Warning System434
  - System Malfunction436
  - Replacing Tires and Wheels441
  - Selector Switch442
- Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators443
- Limited-Slip Differential444
- Driving Tips446
- Driving Tips447
- Off-Road Vehicle Precautions447
- Break-In Period448
- Operation in Foreign Countries449
- Tips for Driving in Various Conditions449
- Off-Road Driving Precautions452
- Winter Driving Tips455
- Dinghy Towing457
- Trailer Towing458
  - Weight Limits458
  - Hitches462
  - Trailer Ball463
  - Brakes and Safety Chains465
  - Matching Trailer Ball Height to Trailer Coupler Height465
  - Service Connector for Towing Brake Controller466
  - Tires466
  - Break-In Schedule467
  - Connecting a Trailer467
  - Disconnecting a Trailer467
  - Trailer Lights467
  - Pre-Towing Safety Check468
  - Trailer Towing Tips468
- How to Save Fuel and Make Your Vehicle Last Longer470
- Vehicle Load Limits472
- Cargo and Luggage473
  - Cargo Capacity473
  - Stowage Precautions473
  - Towing Capacity473
  - Capacity and Distribution474
  - In Case of an Emergency478
- If Your Engine Stalls While Driving479
- If Your Vehicle will Not Start479
  - Jump Starting480
  - Starting a Flooded Engine480
  - Jump Starting Procedure482
- If You Cannot Increase the Engine Speed483
- If Your Vehicle Overheats484
- If You Have a Flat Tire485
- To Remove the Spare Tire490
- If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck500
- If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed501
  - Towing Precautions501
  - Emergency Towing506
- If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever509
- Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals510
- Lexus Link System510
  - Information for Using the Lexus Link System511
  - Automatic Notifications515
  - Manual Emergency Calling517
  - Door Locking/Unlocking by Lexus Link System521
  - Memo Record522
  - Audible Voice Prompts523
  - Lexus Link Transceiver Antenna526
- If You Lose Your Keys or Lock Yourself out527
  - Maintenance530
  - General Maintenance531
  - Maintenance Requirements531
  - Scheduled Maintenance531
  - Engine Compartment532
  - Engine Coolant Level532
  - General Maintenance532
  - Radiator, Condenser and Hoses532
  - What about Do-It-Yourself Maintenance?532
  - Automatic Transmission “Park” Mechanism534
  - Fluid Leaks534
  - Tire Inflation Pressure534
  - Vehicle Exterior534
  - Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?535
  - Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs536
  - Service Procedures and Specifications538
- Introduction539
- Vehicle Identification539
- Theft Prevention Labels540
- Engine Compartment Overview542
- Removing the Engine Compartment Covers543
- Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions545
  - Checking Brake Fluid547
  - Checking the Engine Coolant Level547
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level547
- Parts and Tools547
- Engine550
- Specifications550
- Fuel553
  - Cleaner Burning Gasoline554
  - Gasoline Containing MMT554
  - Oxygenates in Gasoline554
  - Quality Gasoline554
  - Gasoline Quality555
- Facts about Engine Oil Consumption556
- Fuel Pump Shut off System556
- Importance of Engine Oil Level Check557
- Used Engine Oil557
- Checking the Engine Oil Level558
  - Engine Oil Selection561
  - Oil Identification Marks561
- Checking the Engine Coolant Level562
- Coolant Type Selection563
- Checking the Radiator and Condenser564
- Spark Plugs565
- Specifications567
- Checking Brake Fluid571
- Checking Power Steering Fluid572
- Checking Tire Inflation Pressure574
- Tire Information578
  - Tire Symbols578
  - DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)580
  - Tire Size580
  - Name of each Section of Tire581
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading582
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology583
  - All Season Tires586
  - Summer Tires586
- Types of Tires586
- Rotating Tires587
- Checking and Replacing Tires588
  - When to Replace Your Tires588
  - Tire Selection589
- Installing Snow Tires and Chains590
  - Snow Tire Installation590
  - Snow Tire Selection590
  - When to Use Snow Tires or Chains590
  - Tire Chain Selection591
  - Chain Installation593
- Replacing Wheels594
  - Wheel Selection594
  - When to Replace Your Wheels594
- Aluminum Wheel Precautions595
- Suspension and Chassis595
- Electrical Components598
  - Fuse Locations598
  - Fuses598
- Specifications598
- Driver’s Side Instrument Panel599
- Checking Battery Condition606
- Checking Battery Exterior608
- Battery Recharging Precautions611
- Checking and Replacing the Blade Type Fuses612
- Checking the Cartridge Type Fuses614
- Adding Washer Fluid616
- Replacing Light Bulbs617
- Dimensions and Weights623
- Specifications623
- Protecting Your Vehicle from Corrosion624
- Washing and Waxing625
  - Automatic Car Wash627
  - Waxing Your Lexus627
- Cleaning the Interior628
  - Leather Interior628
  - Synthetic Leather Areas630
  - Carpets, Windows and Seat Belts631
- Rain Clearing Mirrors632
- Reporting Safety Defects636
- Gas Station Information639

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