Neat little things you may not have known about your GX
01-22-05, 09:36 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by loflin
Non-condensed version 
From pg 25 in the manual:
Automatic door locking and unlocking functions
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
You can select the following functions:
- Locking linked with the shift position
All doors are automatically locked when the selector lever
is moved out of “P” position
- Locking linked with vehicle speed
All doors are automatically locked when the vehicle speed
goes above about 20 km/h (12 mph).
You can set or cancel the automatic door locking
functions:
Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the
following operations.
To select the locking linked with the shift position:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the lock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.
To select the locking linked with the vehicle speed:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever from “P” to the ”N” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the lock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.
AUTOMATIC DOOR UNLOCKING
You can select the following functions:
- Unlocking linked with the ignition switch
All doors are automatically unlocked when the driver’s door
is opened within 10 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, or the key is
removed.
- Unlocking linked with the shift position
All doors are automatically unlocked when the selector lever
is moved to “P” position.
You can set or cancel the automatic door unlocking
functions:
Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the
following operations.
To select the unlocking linked with the ignition switch:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever from “P” to the “N” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the unlock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.
To select the unlocking linked with the shift position:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the unlock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.
From pg 25 in the manual:
Automatic door locking and unlocking functions
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
You can select the following functions:
- Locking linked with the shift position
All doors are automatically locked when the selector lever
is moved out of “P” position
- Locking linked with vehicle speed
All doors are automatically locked when the vehicle speed
goes above about 20 km/h (12 mph).
You can set or cancel the automatic door locking
functions:
Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the
following operations.
To select the locking linked with the shift position:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the lock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.
To select the locking linked with the vehicle speed:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever from “P” to the ”N” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the lock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.
AUTOMATIC DOOR UNLOCKING
You can select the following functions:
- Unlocking linked with the ignition switch
All doors are automatically unlocked when the driver’s door
is opened within 10 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, or the key is
removed.
- Unlocking linked with the shift position
All doors are automatically unlocked when the selector lever
is moved to “P” position.
You can set or cancel the automatic door unlocking
functions:
Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the
following operations.
To select the unlocking linked with the ignition switch:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever from “P” to the “N” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the unlock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.
To select the unlocking linked with the shift position:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the unlock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.
01-23-05, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by bunka
Darn, I tried this but it didn't work on my 04GX. I guess I'll have to try to read the book for more details.
01-23-05, 09:32 PM
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I have tried it with my 05 and I can't reprogram it either. Frustrating! Any suggestions? I know Lexus can program it for me, but now it has become a challenge.
01-23-05, 09:41 PM
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Door Settings
Originally Posted by bareyb
1. Turn the key to "On"
2. Hold the rear of the door lock switch down (open) for five seconds (use Lexus clock to count).
3. Let go after five seconds.
~ Cap
01-24-05, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bunka
Darn, I tried this but it didn't work on my 04GX. I guess I'll have to try to read the book for more details.
I set mine to LOCK when shifting from park and UNLOCK when shifting into park. So far I love this setting.
01-30-05, 05:07 PM
#38
Originally Posted by Kbach
I just noticed a button on the radio (right of the tape slot) marked TRAF. Push this and the radio scans to traffic stations. I've had my GX 2 years and just notice this!!!
01-30-05, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by caha14
Now that you mention that, this is one minor change on the '05. On the '03 and '04 model, we have the TRAF button on the radio and the SCAN button on the Nav screen. Well, I've noticed on the pictures of the '05 that the SCAN button is exactly where our TRAF button is, and the TRAF button is now on the Nav screen. Interesting, isn't it?
I've seen mentioned that XM Radio is coming out with something like that.
~ Cap
01-30-05, 05:38 PM
#40
Originally Posted by Capirato
I believe that in the future, the Traffic Conditions will be posted on the Navigaton Screen.
I've seen mentioned that XM Radio is coming out with something like that.
~ Cap
I've seen mentioned that XM Radio is coming out with something like that.
~ Cap
01-30-05, 08:41 PM
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NavTraffic
Originally Posted by caha14
Yes, the new Acura RL has that feature. It's called NavTraffic, I believe, and XM provides the content.
~ Cap
02-12-05, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by rjfiore1
All
I was wondering if maybe we could add some of the cool things that are in our GX that may not be that apparent to the general population, except of course to the car finatics! I have found...
That you can auto start your GX by turning and quickly releasing the key...
The sunroof air deflector automatically adjusts to cut down wind noise around 50 mph...
The truck beeps at you when you do something stupid and it tries to correct...
~ Cap
02-23-05, 09:51 AM
#43
Other personal options?
I am about to take my new GX 470 in to the dealer for the personal settings adjustment.
Does anyone know on the personal settings can you set the alarm remote to where it also besides light flashing set off a quick toot of the horn?
I used to love this function on my old Jeep Cherokee because when I came out of a store/mall/concert and could not find my car, but knew I was in the vicinity I could just hit the remote and listen for my horn to toot. Then I could always find my car quicker.
Plus with this this horn feature, if you accidently hit the button on your remote you know it because you hear the horn toot as you are walking away from your vehicle.
Also any ideas on this problem.
I like the fact that the doors lock automaticlly if you forget to lock them when you are out in public like at a mall, but I hate that the doors lock in your own garage after a certain time. I dont want to have to use my remote every time I run out to my garage at my house......but yet I like the auto timed lock to happen if I forget when I am at the mall.
Also are there any other personalized settings besides doors/locks that I should be thinking about before I take it in to the dealer?
Thanks Guys!
Mark (Dallas)
Does anyone know on the personal settings can you set the alarm remote to where it also besides light flashing set off a quick toot of the horn?
I used to love this function on my old Jeep Cherokee because when I came out of a store/mall/concert and could not find my car, but knew I was in the vicinity I could just hit the remote and listen for my horn to toot. Then I could always find my car quicker.
Plus with this this horn feature, if you accidently hit the button on your remote you know it because you hear the horn toot as you are walking away from your vehicle.
Also any ideas on this problem.
I like the fact that the doors lock automaticlly if you forget to lock them when you are out in public like at a mall, but I hate that the doors lock in your own garage after a certain time. I dont want to have to use my remote every time I run out to my garage at my house......but yet I like the auto timed lock to happen if I forget when I am at the mall.
Also are there any other personalized settings besides doors/locks that I should be thinking about before I take it in to the dealer?
Thanks Guys!
Mark (Dallas)
02-23-05, 11:01 AM
#44
Originally Posted by itsZep
I am about to take my new GX 470 in to the dealer for the personal settings adjustment.
Does anyone know on the personal settings can you set the alarm remote to where it also besides light flashing set off a quick toot of the horn?
I like the fact that the doors lock automaticlly if you forget to lock them when you are out in public like at a mall, but I hate that the doors lock in your own garage after a certain time. I dont want to have to use my remote every time I run out to my garage at my house......but yet I like the auto timed lock to happen if I forget when I am at the mall.
Also are there any other personalized settings besides doors/locks that I should be thinking about before I take it in to the dealer?
Thanks Guys!
Mark (Dallas)
Does anyone know on the personal settings can you set the alarm remote to where it also besides light flashing set off a quick toot of the horn?
I like the fact that the doors lock automaticlly if you forget to lock them when you are out in public like at a mall, but I hate that the doors lock in your own garage after a certain time. I dont want to have to use my remote every time I run out to my garage at my house......but yet I like the auto timed lock to happen if I forget when I am at the mall.
Also are there any other personalized settings besides doors/locks that I should be thinking about before I take it in to the dealer?
Thanks Guys!
Mark (Dallas)
First, when you lock or unlock on your remote, it should beep with the lights flashing (not a horn toot
) and I think you can have the loudness set at the dealer.Second, when you hit unlock AND don't open any doors within I think 30 seconds, the doors automatically lock. I don't think it locks itself when you get out of the car though
And you can have the all door locks unlock when pushing it once or twice set at the dealer.
Standard: one time for the driver, 2 times for all other doors. Option one time for all doors. They said that it was a safety feature b/c you don't want to unlock all doors if you ever need to just jump in the driver seat without having an intruder open your other doors.
02-23-05, 01:11 PM
#45
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Thanks for the advice.
I will have them up the volume of the beep.
For some reason mine is locking after a certain time period.
Like if I get out of my car in my garage at home and return to my car in an hour....... all the doors will be locked.
It must be on some timer as a safety measure?
Thanks for the advice.
I will have them up the volume of the beep.
For some reason mine is locking after a certain time period.
Like if I get out of my car in my garage at home and return to my car in an hour....... all the doors will be locked.
It must be on some timer as a safety measure?