Lexus GX User Manual
2006 LEXUS GX
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2006 LEXUS GX Scaling Mountains
Steep hills always pose a challenge, which is why the GX employs a highly evolved technology called Downhill Assist Control (DAC)1. When
descending steep grades, one touch of a button instructs DAC to administer braking as needed to maintain an even speed of descent. All you need to
do is steer. The GX is also equipped with Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)1. HAC helps control the GX from rollback during that brief moment when
your foot travels from brake to accelerator before beginning an ascent.
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There are those who view driving as nothing more than a penance
between destinations. But a GX driver sees all those miles as an
opportunity for adventure, particularly if they find themselves on
the road less traveled. Or beyond any road at all. In such cases,
the GX, equipped with our available Kinetic Dynamic Suspension
System (KDSS), gives you the freedom—and the technology—
to make the most of any terrain. By freeing the stabilizer bar
connecting one rear wheel to the other, KDSS allows a separate
articulation for each wheel. So one wheel can tackle uneven terrain
while the other side of the vehicle remains relatively unaffected.
Best of all, it engages automatically, without disturbing the driver
for directives of any kind.
Traditional suspension systems are
tuned to perform well on paved
roads, with the simple goal of ride
comfort and control in turns. But
off-road suspensions have different needs—primarily to maintain contact with the ground on uneven surfaces. The
GX, available with a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), achieves this feat with stabilizer bars that can
allow each wheel to move with less restriction. This flexibility helps to prevent vehicle tilt on rocky roads, without
sacrificing ride smoothness when the terrain evens out.
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The GX is equipped with a 4.7-liter V8 engine—the
largest offered by Lexus—unleashing 263 horsepower
and 323 lb-ft of torque2. Taming this beast is Variable
Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), which continually
monitors and adjusts the engine’s valves to deliver
optimum performance at all times. And a five-speed
Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT) keeps
everything running smoothly.
Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) offers four
settings—from Comfort to Sport—with which you can
direct the GX to automatically sense the character
of the terrain, monitor your steering and braking, and
adjust the suspension accordingly. A true sign of a
serious utility vehicle, TORSEN® Limited-Slip Center
Differential (LSCD)3 offers a variety of benefits, the
most imhicTe ftoTeell dj the sujOakingE can
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2006 LEXUS GX Interior
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Our available third-row seating is foldable, removable and leather-trimmed, giving you the luxury of transporting eight people in high style4.
Passengers will have their own air conditioning and audio systems, the latter complete with a headphone jack16. Should you choose to add a Rear-Seat
Entertainment System (RSES), your passengers will have their own private cinema, as well.
With the help of Mark Levinson®5, a company known for designing six-figure home-audio systems, we custom-designed a 14-speaker, 240-watt
Premium Audio System that features an in-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer, available in the GX. Though the sound might say “live concert,” you can, of
course, stop the music any time you wish.
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2006 LEXUS GX Interior (Continued)
Embarking on a great adventure needn’t mean leaving
your standards behind. In fact, with its vast array of
comforts and conveniences, the GX may raise those
standards considerably. As you would expect of a Lexus,
sumptuous, expertly crafted leather and fine wood
accents abound. But our aim is to go beyond simply
meeting your expectations. This aim is achieved with
such features as heated front seats with variable settings,
lumbar support for both driver and front passenger, dual-
zone climate control for personalized temperature zones
and an interior air filter to put plenty of distance between
you and unpleasant dust, pollen and odors.
Front seats are heated with variable settings, and outside
mirrors are heated to prevent fogging and maintain clarity
in freezing conditions. The instrument panel displays a temperature gauge, barometer and altimeter to let you
know when the weather actually becomes interesting. A compass in the rearview mirror can keep you on
track, should the direction you’re headed concern you. Additionally, because not all escapades go exactly as
planned, the GX always brings along first aid and tool kits. So you might say the GX is prepared for anything.
A nice quality in a vehicle driven by those with an adventurous side.
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