Lexus GX 460 Quick Guide

The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Audio System (With Navigation System)
Basic operation..............................................................................................................................	50
Radio ....................................................................................................................................................	51
DVD player/CD player...............................................................................................................	52
Operating an iPod.........................................................................................................................	53
Remote control (steering wheel switches)..........................................................................	54
Audio System (Without Navigation System)
Basic operation...............................................................................................................................	68
Radio ...................................................................................................................................................	68
CD player..........................................................................................................................................	69
Operating an iPod.........................................................................................................................	70
Remote control (steering wheel switches)..........................................................................	70
Automatic High Beam .......................................................................................................................	34
Crawl Control .......................................................................................................................................	30
Cruise Control .......................................................................................................................................	19
Door Locks .............................................................................................................................................	83
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.....................................................................................................	20
Eco Driving Indicator Light...............................................................................................................	18
Engine (Ignition) Switch......................................................................................................................	14
Four-wheel Drive System..................................................................................................................	29
Front Air Conditioning System (With Navigation System)
Using the automatic mode.........................................................................................................	60
Adjusting the temperature.........................................................................................................	60
Using the automatic mode...........................................................................................................	61
Adjusting the temperature...........................................................................................................	61
Front Air Conditioning System (Without Navigation System)
Using the automatic mode...........................................................................................................	71
Adjusting the temperature...........................................................................................................	71
Using the automatic mode.........................................................................................................	73
Adjusting the temperature.........................................................................................................	73
Fuel Tank Cap ........................................................................................................................................	86
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (With Navigation System)
Bluetooth® phone pairing .........................................................................................................	44
Phonebook transfer......................................................................................................................	45
Registering a voice tag ................................................................................................................	46
Registering a speed dial..............................................................................................................	47
Calling by name..............................................................................................................................	48
Calling by speed dial ....................................................................................................................	49
Receiving a call ..............................................................................................................................	50

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Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (Without Navigation System)
Bluetooth® phone pairing .........................................................................................................	62
Calling by number.........................................................................................................................	63
Calling by name..............................................................................................................................	63
Calling by speed dial ....................................................................................................................	64
Phonebook transfer......................................................................................................................	65
Changing the registered name................................................................................................	66
Registering a speed dial..............................................................................................................	67
Headlights ................................................................................................................................................	31
Intuitive Parking Assist .......................................................................................................................	24
Keys.............................................................................................................................................................	10
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ..........................................................................................................	23
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect...............................................................................................	81
List of Warning/Indicator Lights ....................................................................................................	87
Moon Roof .............................................................................................................................................	85
Multi-information Display (Accessory Meters) .......................................................................	17
Multi-information Display (Optitron Meters) ...........................................................................	16
Multi-terrain Monitor .........................................................................................................................	27
Multi-terrain Select .............................................................................................................................	25
Navigation System
Register home................................................................................................................................	38
Destination input Search by address ................................................................................	39
Destination input Search points of interest by name...................................................	41
Destination input Search points of interest by category...........................................	42
Destination input Search points of interest by telephone number.......................	43
Portable Audio Device Port.............................................................................................................	78
Power Windows....................................................................................................................................	84
Rear Air Conditioning System (With Navigation System)
Front controller (touch screen).................................................................................................	61
Rear Air Conditioning System (Without Navigation System)
Using the automatic mode.........................................................................................................	73
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................................................................................................	54
Rear Window Wiper and Washer.................................................................................................	37
Safety Connect .....................................................................................................................................	79
Smart Access System with Push-button Start.............................................................................	11
Theft Deterrent System ......................................................................................................................	12
Turn Signal Lever ...................................................................................................................................	18
Voice Command System
Basic operation................................................................................................................................	74
Command list ..................................................................................................................................	75
Wide View Front & Side Monitor.................................................................................................	24
Windshield Wipers and Washers ..................................................................................................	35

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

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Overview	Instrument Panel

	Headlight switch		Engine (ignition) switch
						P. 14
		P. 31
	Turn signal lever
		P. 18	Rear window wiper
	Fog light switch*1
			and washer switch
					P. 37
	Automatic High Beam
		P. 34
			Windshield wipers
			and washer switch
					P. 35

See
	P. 5
Inside door lock button
	P. 83

Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch*1
Window lock switch	P. 84
Power window switches	P. 84
Door lock switches	P. 83
Driving position memory switches*1
Hood lock release lever*1
Parking brake pedal*1		See	P. 6

Pre-collision braking off switch *1

Center differential lock/unlock switch P. 29

“RSCA OFF” switch*1

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Audio system P. 50, 68

Emergency flasher switch*1

See P. 7

Glove box*1

See P. 8

: If equipped

*1: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.

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Overview		Instrument Panel
Instrument cluster light control switch*1
Outside rear view mirror		ODO/TRIP button*1
switches*1
Headlight cleaner switch *1		Heated steering wheel switch *1
Fuel filler door opener	P. 86
	VSC OFF switch*1

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				Telephone switches*1, *2
Wide view front & side monitor switch	P. 24
Audio remote control switches	P. 54, 70			“ENTER” switch
Menu switch			P. 16		P. 16
Horn*1
“LDA” switch			P. 23	Talk switch*1, *2
Cruise control switch		P. 19, 20
	Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button				P. 20
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Overview		Instrument Panel
Vehicles without a navigation system
Accessory meter		P. 17	Security indicator	P. 12
		Rear window defogger switch*1
Windshield wiper de-icer*1
Air conditioning system		P. 71
Vehicles with a navigation system
Navigation system	P. 38		Security indicator	P. 12
		Rear window defogger switch*2
Air conditioning system		P. 59

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	Front seat heater/ventilator switch*1
		Height control switch *1
		AVS switch *1
AUX/USB port	P. 78
			Cup holders*1
Power outlet*1
		Four-wheel drive control switch
Front seat heater/ventilator			P. 29
	switch*1	Crawl Control switch	P. 30
Shift lock override button*1		DAC switch *1
	Shift lever*1
	: If equipped
	*1: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.
	*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Overview Roof

Auxiliary box*1

Conversation mirror*1

Personal/interior lights*1

Personal/interior lights*1

SRS curtain shield airbags*1			Vanity mirrors*1
			Sun visors*1
	Moon roof switches		P. 85
	“SOS” button
			P. 79
	Anti-glare inside rear view mirror*1
			Compass *1
		Garage door opener switches*1

: If equipped

*1: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.

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Keys

■Electronic key

Smart access system with push-button start ( P. 11, 14)

■Mechanical key

Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key.

To take out the mechanical key, slide the release lever and take the key out.

■Wireless remote control

Locks all the doors

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.

Opens the windows and moon roof (press and hold)*

Opens the glass hatch (press and hold) The glass hatch can be opened only when the back door is closed.

Sounds the alarm (press and hold)

*: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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Smart Access System with Push-button Start

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.

For details on starting the engine, see page 14.

■Entering the vehicle

Grip the handle to unlock the doors.

Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle.

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.

■Exiting the vehicle

Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the upper or lower part of the door handle) to lock the doors.

■Unlocking and locking the back door

Locks the all doors

Unlocks the all doors

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.

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■Opening the glass hatch

Press the button to open the glass hatch. The glass hatch will pop up.

The glass hatch can be opened only when the back door is closed.

For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 90.

Theft Deterrent System

■Immobilizer system

Without navigation system

The indicator light flashes after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned OFF to indicate that the system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled.

With navigation system

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■Alarm

The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced entry is detected.

To set the alarm: Close the doors, glass hatch and hood, and lock all the doors. The system will be set automatically after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.

To deactivate or stop the alarm: Start the engine (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds), or unlock the doors.

■Steering lock

After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

When the steering lock cannot be released, the green indicator light on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will flash and a message will be shown on the multi-information display. Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again while turning the steering wheel left and right.

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Engine (Ignition) Switch

Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person starts the engine or changes “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes.

■Starting the engine

Check that the parking brake is set.

Check that the shift lever is set in P.

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator will turn green. If the indicator does not turn green, the engine cannot be started.

Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.

The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 25 seconds, whichever is less.

Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started. The engine can be started from any “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode.

■Stopping the engine

Stop the vehicle.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Set the parking brake.

Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.

Release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.

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■Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes

Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch with brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off*

The emergency flashers can be used.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator turns amber.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be used. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator turns amber.

*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine, the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to OFF.

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Multi-information Display (Optitron Meters)

The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data.

●Trip information contents

Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising-related information.

●Electronic features control contents

●Multi-terrain Select display (if equipped)

●Intuitive parking assist display* (if equipped)

●Crawl Control display* (if equipped)

●Dynamic radar cruise control display* (if equipped)

●LDA (Lane Departure Alert) display* (if equipped)

●Warning messages

Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of the vehicles systems. ( Refer to the “Owner’s Manual”.)

●Customization

Settings (e.g.available language) can be changed. (Customizable features Refer to the “Owner’s Manual”.)

*: Automatically displayed when the system is used

■Switching the display

Menu switch

Changes modes to electronic features control mode, customization mode or back to normal display mode.

“ENTER” switch

Changes trip information items. This switch is also used to turn on/off electronic features controls and to change customization settings.

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Multi-information Display

(Accessory Meters) (If Equipped)

The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data including the current outside air temperature.

●Clock

Indicates the time.

●Outside temperature

Indicates the outside temperature.

The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40 F (-40 C) to 122 F (50 C).

●Air conditioning system display

●Rear view monitor

Automatically displayed when the shift lever is moved into R.

( Refer to the “Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.)

●Multi-terrain Monitor (if equipped)

●Wide view front & side monitor (if equipped)

●Trip information

Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising-related information.

●Intuitive parking assist display (if equipped)

■Switching the display

Items displayed can be switched by pressing the “MODE” switch.

“MODE” switch

“RESET” switch “DISP” switch

Display adjustment switch

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Eco Driving Indicator Light

Eco-friendly driving

If Eco Driving Indicator Light comes on, it indicates that you are driving at an Ecofriendly driving. In case of over-use of the accelerator that cause the vehicle to exceed the Zone of Eco driving, Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn off. (When driving in D shift position.)

Turn Signal Lever

Right turn

Left turn

Lane change to the right (push and hold the lever partway)

The right hand signals will flash until you release the lever.

Lane change to the left (push and hold the lever partway)

The left hand signals will flash until you release the lever.

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Cruise Control (If Equipped)

Use cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.

Indicators

Cruise control switch

■Setting the vehicle speed

Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control.

Press the button again to deactivate the cruise control.

Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set the speed.

“SET” indicator will come on.

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■Adjusting the set speed

Increases the speed

Decreases the speed

Hold the lever until the desired speed setting is obtained.

Fine adjustment of the set speed can be made by lightly pushing the lever up or down and releasing it.

■Canceling and resuming the constant speed control

Pulling the lever toward you cancels the constant speed control.

The speed setting is also canceled when the brakes are applied.

Pushing the lever up resumes the constant speed control.

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

(If Equipped)

Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-to- vehicle distance control. In vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates or decelerates in order to maintain a set following distance from vehicles ahead.

Display

Set speed

Indicators

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button

Cruise control switch

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■Selecting cruise mode

Selecting vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode:

Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control.

Press the button again to deactivate the cruise control.

Selecting conventional constant speed control mode:

Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control.

Press the button again to deactivate the cruise control.

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is always reset when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

Switch to constant speed control mode. (Push the lever forward and hold for approximately one second.)

Cruise control indicator will come on.

■Driving in the selected cruise control mode

Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set the speed.

“SET” indicator will come on.

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■Adjusting the set speed

Increases the speed

Decreases the speed

Hold the lever until the desired speed setting is displayed.

Fine adjustment of the set speed can be made by lightly pushing the lever up or down and releasing it.

■Canceling and resuming the constant speed control

Pulling the lever toward you cancels the constant speed control.

The speed setting is also canceled when the brakes are applied.

Pushing the lever up resumes the constant speed control.

■Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance

	Preceding vehicle mark	Pressing the button changes the vehicle-to-
		vehicle distance as follows:
			Long
			Medium
			Short
			The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is set
			automatically to long mode when the
			“ENGINE START STOP” switch is
			turned to IGNITION ON mode.
			If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the
			preceding vehicle mark will be also dis-
			played.

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode maintains the preset cruising speed as long as no vehicle is detected ahead.

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (If Equipped)

While driving on a freeway or motor highway that has lane markings, this system recognizes the lanes using a camera as a sensor to alert the driver when the vehicle deviates from its lane.

If the system judges that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it alerts the driver using rapid beeping and indications on the multi-information display.

■Turning the LDA system on

The system will be activated depending on the recognizability of lane markings and on the vehicle speed.

Press the “LDA” switch to activate the system.

The “LDA” indicator will come on.

Press the switch again to turn the LDA system off.

■Indication on the multi-information display

While the LDA system is on, a lane line display is shown on the multi-information display to inform the driver that the LDA system is on.

● When thin lines are shown:

Lane markings are not recognized by the system, or the LDA system is temporarily canceled.

● When solid lane lines are shown: The LDA system is active.

Lane line display

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Intuitive Parking Assist (If Equipped)

The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and communicated via the multi-informa- tion display and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this system.

Press the menu switch.

The multi-information display will change modes to electronic features control mode.

Press the “ENTER” switch upwards or downwards until the Intuitive parking assist mark appears in the multi-informa- tion display.

Press the “ENTER” switch to change to “ON”.

The Intuitive parking assist indicator will be displayed.

Each pressing of the switch turns the Intuitive parking assist on and off.

When on, the buzzer sounds to inform the driver that the system is operational.

Press the menu switch to change to the normal display.

Wide View Front & Side Monitor (If Equipped)

This system can display the wide view front monitor and the side monitor.

The wide view front monitor uses a super-wide angle lens to display on screen the areas to the left and right of the vehicle and the blind spots to the front of the vehicle. This system helps the driver check for approaching cars, bicycles and pedestrians when at intersections with poor visibility.

The side monitor uses a camera installed in the passenger’s side outside rear view mirror to display on screen the area to the right of the vehicle, helping the driver check this area.

On/off

The camera image is displayed when the wide view front & side monitor switch is pressed.

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Multi-terrain Select (If Equipped)

Multi-terrain Select is a system that improves drivability in off-road situations.

Menu switch “ENTER” switch

Multi-information display

Displays status information including operating status and road type selection.

Multi-terrain Select indicator

■Selectable modes

	Mode	Road Conditions
	MUD & SAND	Suitable for muddy roads, sandy roads, snow-covered roads, dirt
		trails and other slippery or dirty conditions
	LOOSE	Suitable for slippery conditions consisting of mixtures of earth and
	ROCK	loose rock
	MOGUL	Suitable for a wide range of off-road conditions, particularly very
		bumpy conditions
	ROCK	Suitable for rocky terrain

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■Switching modes

Push the menu switch.

The multi-information display will change to electronic features control mode.

Press the “ENTER” switch upwards or downwards until “MULTI-TERRAIN SELECT” appears and then press the “ENTER” switch.

The mode selection screen is displayed.

Press the “ENTER” switch upwards or downwards to select a desired mode and then press the “ENTER” switch.

The system switches to the selected mode, and the multi-terrain select indicator will turn on.

Once the mode has been set, the mode name will be displayed and operation will commence.

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Multi-terrain Monitor (If Equipped)

The Multi-terrain Monitor displays the vehicle surroundings when driving at low speeds, thus assisting off-road driving and helping the driver to check the vehicle surroundings.

Multi-information display

Accessory meter (vehicles without navigation system) or touch screen (vehicles with navigation system)

“ENTER” switch

Menu switch

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■Switching the image

Select any mode using the Multi-terrain Select system.

Move the “ENTER” switch upwards or downwards to select “CAM. POSITION”, and press the “ENTER” switch.

The camera view can be switched by moving the “ENTER” switch upwards or downwards.

Each time the switch is operated, the mark on the multi-information display will move and the image displayed on the monitor will switch.

Front monitor*1

Side-front simultaneous display monitor*2

Side-rear simultaneous display monitor*2

Rear monitor*3

*1: Cannot be selected if the shift lever is in R.

*2: The displayed icon differs in accordance with shift position. *3:Cannot be selected if the shift lever is not in R.

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Four-wheel Drive System

Use the four-wheel drive control switch and center differential lock/unlock switch to select the following transfer and center differential modes.

■Four-wheel drive control switch

H4 (high speed position)

Normal driving on all types of roads.

L4 (low speed position)

Driving requiring maximum power and traction such as climbing or descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand or mud, etc.

The low speed four-wheel drive and VSC OFF indicators will come on.

■Center differential lock/unlock switch

Lock the center differential when your vehicle’s wheels get stuck in a ditch or when driving on a slippery or bumpy surface.

The center differential lock indicator will come on.

Unlock the center differential after the wheels have been freed, or after moving to a flat, non-slippery surface.

To unlock the center differential, push the switch again.

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