GX470 Secrets
Rookie
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: CA
Have some fun: go to any Toyota/Lexus indy, have them plug into your GX's computer and get rid of annoyances (auto-lock on doors) plus turn on cool features (one-press unlock, etc). There's something like 12 pages of menu items to scroll through and all kinds of variations on operation, lighting, etc. Very customizable.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,561
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From: CA
Have some fun: go to any Toyota/Lexus indy, have them plug into your GX's computer and get rid of annoyances (auto-lock on doors) plus turn on cool features (one-press unlock, etc). There's something like 12 pages of menu items to scroll through and all kinds of variations on operation, lighting, etc. Very customizable.
Lead Lap
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 609
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From: Colorado Western Slope
FWIW, I discovered that our "Lexus brick" slides under the driver's seat from behind, and goes way back in there where rear passenger's feet/shoes can't get to it. Still somewhat accessible by the front passenger when driving down the road.
I also bought two canvas-type--actually nylon--Craftsman tool bags from Sears to store all my "necessary" junk behind the second seat. Relatively cheap--everything fits--they don't slide around, and being soft-sided, they sort of "collapse" around the contents if not full, taking up a minimum of space.
I also bought two canvas-type--actually nylon--Craftsman tool bags from Sears to store all my "necessary" junk behind the second seat. Relatively cheap--everything fits--they don't slide around, and being soft-sided, they sort of "collapse" around the contents if not full, taking up a minimum of space.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 28
Likes: 1
From: Colorado
First aid kit
What is supposed to be located in the compartment located on the drivers side behind the second row seats (in front of where the 3rd row anchors in on the side)? I see a velcro strap but it's holding nothing. My first aid kit is in the webbing on the back door next to the tool kit compartment and the jack is located in the compartment on the drivers side at the very rear of the vehicle. Perhaps a fire extinguisher or wheel chock????
Driver
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 110
Likes: 7
From: Texas
Same here, never knew it existed before this thread. After enjoying it for a few days I tried it on our other car, an 03 Trailblazer, and sure enough that car has it as well. I drove the trailblazer for 4 years and never knew.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,812
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From: ★ᚱᚱ²²★
You have the turn the key the whole way in the ignition, just like youre starting a regular ignition but you dont have to hold it there to keep cranking if it doesnt start right away.
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Driver
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: MS
If you hold (forward/back) the station button on the steering wheel (while listening to radio), you will hear a beep and the system will seek the next station (not the presets).
On the nav, if you press the map button as you are driving it will display the current street address number. This is very helpful when looking for house address number, especially at night.
On the 6 Disc changer, if you press and hold the rocker on the steering wheel to go forward or backward it will also switch between the different cd/dvd.
Press and hold the mode button on the steering wheel and the stereo will turn on/off.
On the 4Runner there is a tissue box holder under the center consol arm rest and there are grocery bag clips just behind the center consol in the rear seat foot area.
When using the BT phone you can adjust the call volume with the volume buttons on the steering wheel.
Koz
On the nav, if you press the map button as you are driving it will display the current street address number. This is very helpful when looking for house address number, especially at night.
On the 6 Disc changer, if you press and hold the rocker on the steering wheel to go forward or backward it will also switch between the different cd/dvd.
Press and hold the mode button on the steering wheel and the stereo will turn on/off.
On the 4Runner there is a tissue box holder under the center consol arm rest and there are grocery bag clips just behind the center consol in the rear seat foot area.
When using the BT phone you can adjust the call volume with the volume buttons on the steering wheel.
Koz
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: BC
Driver School Candidate
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 42
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From: Angola
Turn off engine with lights on. Exit car and press lock on the remote. The lights will stay on a few seconds if you still need to see in the dark. If not you can just press lock a second time and they will turn off immediately
I also like using 2nd start for smoother driving. Sometimes the auto box goes into first without need causing a bit of an uncomfortable jerk.
I also like using 2nd start for smoother driving. Sometimes the auto box goes into first without need causing a bit of an uncomfortable jerk.
