Lexus GX 460 Owner's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before driving
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When driving
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Interior features
Maintenance
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and care
When trouble
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arises
Vehicle
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specifications
Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
Detailed vehicle information.
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For owners
Index
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt instructions for Canadian owners.
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
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Before driving
1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 26
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows............................... 101
Moon roof ........................................ 104
1-5. Refueling
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart access system with
push-button start .......................... 29
Wireless remote control.............. 48
Side doors ........................................... 51
Back door........................................... 54
Glass hatch........................................ 59
1-3. Adjustable components (seats,
mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Front seats.......................................... 64
Rear seats........................................... 68
Driving position memory
(driver’s seat) ................................. 79
Head restraints................................ 83
Seat belts ............................................ 86
Steering wheel.................................. 94
Inside rear view mirror.................. 96
Outside rear view mirrors........... 97
Opening the fuel tank cap......... 109
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system......... 114
Alarm.................................................... 116
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............... 119
SRS airbags ....................................... 121
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................. 140
Child restraint systems ............... 147
Installing child restraints............. 152
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When driving
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........................ 168
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 179
Automatic transmission.............. 186
Turn signal lever ............................ 192
Parking brake ................................. 193
Horn.................................................... 194
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 195
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 198
Multi-information display
(Optitron meters) ..................... 204
Multi-information display
(Accessory meters)................... 212
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch........................... 220
Automatic High Beam............... 226
Fog light switch ............................. 233
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................ 235
Rear window wiper and
washer............................................ 239
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 241
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 242
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................ 246
Intuitive parking assist ................ 259
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) .......... 268
Rear view monitor system........ 274
Wide view front &
side monitor................................. 279
Multi-terrain Select..................... 290
Multi-terrain Monitor................. 298
Rear height control air
suspension .................................... 310
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension System).................. 316
Four-wheel drive system............ 317
Crawl Control............................... 323
DAC (Downhill Assist Control
system)........................................... 327
Driving assist systems................ 330
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) .......... 338
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions................ 348
Cargo and luggage..................... 353
Vehicle load limits........................ 359
Winter driving tips ........................ 361
Trailer towing................................. 365
Dinghy towing .............................. 380
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Interior features
3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning
system ........................................... 384
Rear automatic air conditioning
system ........................................... 400
Rear window defogger
switch............................................. 404
Windshield wiper de-icer........ 405
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system ................................ 406
Using the radio............................. 408
Using the CD player.................... 416
Playing MP3 and
WMA discs.................................. 424
®
Operating an iPod
................... 433
Operating a USB memory...... 440
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................ 449
Using the AUX adapter............. 451
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................ 452
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth
audio system
®
Bluetooth
Using the Bluetooth
audio system ......... 456
®
audio system............................... 460
®
Operating a Bluetooth
enabled
portable player........................... 466
®
Setting up a Bluetooth
enabled
portable player........................... 469
Bluetooth
®
audio system
setup ............................................... 476
3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system for
cellular phones........................... 477
Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phones).................. 481
Making a phone call................... 489
Setting a cellular phone............. 494
Security and system setup........ 499
Using the phone book............... 503
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list............................... 511
• Personal/interior light
main switch ................................... 512
• Personal/interior lights............ 513
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3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features................ 515
• Glove box ..................................... 516
• Console box................................. 517
• Coin holder................................... 519
• Bottle holders/
door pockets.............................. 520
• Cup holders................................. 522
• Auxiliary boxes........................... 525
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Maintenance and care
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................. 588
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.................... 592
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3-7. Other interior features
Cool box......................................... 528
Sun visors.......................................... 531
Vanity mirror.................................. 532
Clock................................................ 533
Conversation mirror................... 534
Power outlet
(12 V DC).................................... 535
Power outlet
(120 V AC [type A])................ 537
Power outlet
(120 V AC [type B]) ................ 542
Heated steering wheel............... 549
Seat heaters and
ventilators...................................... 551
Armrest ............................................ 554
Coat hooks .................................... 555
Floor mats........................................ 556
Luggage compartment
features.......................................... 557
Garage door opener.................. 567
Compass.......................................... 575
Safety Connect ............................ 580
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.............................. 595
General maintenance................ 597
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 601
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions.................................. 602
Hood ................................................. 607
Engine compartment................. 608
Tires ................................................... 627
Tire inflation pressure................. 634
Wheels ............................................ 638
Air conditioning filter.................. 640
Electronic key battery................ 642
Checking and replacing
fuses................................................ 645
Headlight aim (vehicles with low
beam halogen bulbs) ............. 658
Light bulbs....................................... 660
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When trouble arises
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................... 674
If your vehicle needs
to be towed.................................. 675
If you think something is
wrong .............................................. 681
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 682
Event data recorder................... 683
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... ...... 686
If a warning message is
displayed...................................... 698
If you have a flat tire..................... 720
If the engine will not start .......... 734
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P.............................. 736
If you lose your keys.................... 737
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............... 738
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .................................... 741
If your vehicle overheats ........... 744
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................ 747
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Vehicle specifications
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 750
Fuel information............................ 762
Tire information............................. 765
6-2. Customization
Customizable features................ 781
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ............................ 801
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For owners
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners.......................... 804
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................... 805
Index
Abbreviation list....................... 808
Alphabetical index .................... 810
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What to do if... ........................... 820
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P. 220
Pictorial index
P. 233
P. 220
P. 220
P. 607
P. 235
P. 104
P. 97
P. 192
P. 192
Front turn signal lights
Exterior
Moon roof
Outside rear view mirrors
Windshield wipers
Hood
Headlights (high beam)
Side turn signal lights
Parking/front side marker lights
Headlights (low beam)
Fog lights
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Rear window wiper
P. 239
Rear turn signal lights
P. 192
P. 220
P. 220
P. 54
P. 353
Side doors
P. 51
P. 404
P. 59
P. 627
P. 720
P. 760
P. 765
P. 109
P. 220
Roof luggage carrier
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch
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Fuel filler door
Tire
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
Rear side marker lights
Back door
License plate lights
Stop/tail lights
: If equipped
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Pictorial index
P. 86
P. 121
P. 556
P. 400
P. 552
P. 83
P. 64
P. 121
P. 517
P. 528
P. 522
P. 525
P. 68
P. 554
P. 522
P. 121
P. 121
Interior
Cup holders
Auxiliary box
Console box
Cool box
Seat belts
Head restraints
SRS driver airbag
SRS knee airbag
SRS front passenger
airbag
Rear seats
Rear air conditioning system
Outer second seat heater switches
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Armrest
Cup holders
Floor mat
Front seats
SRS side airbags
P. 96
P. 575
P. 104
P. 567
P. 580
P. 532
P. 531
P. 513
P. 121
P. 525
P. 534
A
P. 512
P. 532
Personal/interior lights
Conversation mirror
Moon roof switches
Garage door opener switches
“SOS” button
Vanity lights
Auxiliary box
SRS curtain shield airbags
Personal/interior lights
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Vanity mirrors
Sun visors
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Compass
: If equipped
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P. 79
P. 51
P. 101
P. 101
Pictorial index
P. 51
B
Interior
Inside door lock button
Door lock switches
Window lock switch
Power window switches
Driving position memory switches
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P. 186
P. 316
P. 736
P. 317
P. 551
P. 433, 440, 451
P. 310
P. 522
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P. 551
P. 535
P. 323
P. 327
Front seat heater/ventilator switch
Height control switch
AUX/USB adapter
Power outlet
Front seat heater/ventilator
switch
Shift lock override button
Shift lever
AVS switch
Four-wheel drive control switch
Crawl Control switch
DAC switch
Cup holders
: If equipped
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Pictorial index
P. 195
P. 179
P. 235
P. 239
P. 220
P. 192
P. 233
P. 318
P. 406
P. 516
P. 138
P. 674
P. 193
P. 607
P. 94
P. 339
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch
Instrument panel
Gauge and meters
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Engine (ignition) switch
Emergency flasher switch
Glove box
Hood lock
release lever
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
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Audio system*
“RSCA OFF” switch
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Pre-collision braking off switch
Parking brake pedal
P. 241
A
P. 109
P. 330
P. 542
P. 549
P. 196
P. 196
P. 97
Instrument cluster light control switch
Outside rear view mirror
switches
Headlight cleaner switch
ODO/TRIP button
Heated steering wheel switch
Fuel filler door opener
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Power outlet main switch
VSC OFF switch
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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P. 452
P. 482
P. 205
P. 205
P. 194
P. 279
P. 482
P. 242, 246
P. 268
P. 246
Instrument panel
B
Wide view front & side monitor switch
Telephone switches*
Audio remote control switches*
Menu switch
Horn
“LDA” switch
“ENTER” switch
Talk switch*
Cruise control switch
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
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P. 212
C
P. 114, 116
P. 404
P. 384
P. 114, 116
P. 405
Vehicles without a navigation system
Accessory meter
Windshield wiper de-icer
Air conditioning system
Vehicles with a navigation system
Security indicator
Rear window defogger switch
Navigation system*
Air conditioning system*
Security indicator
Rear window defogger switch*
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Pictorial index
P. 557
P. 559
P. 537, 542
Cargo hooks
Luggage compartment
Cargo net hook
Power outlet
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P. 558
P. 720
Back door handle
Tools
Warning reflector holder
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
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CAUTION
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the
moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely
cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Symbols used throughout this manual
CAUTION
NOTICE
Cautions & Notices
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or serious
injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to
reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to
avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.
Symbols used in illustrations
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,
“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
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Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).
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Before driving
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1-1. Key information
Keys............................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with
push-button start .................... 29
Wireless remote control ........ 48
Side doors..................................... 51
Back door .................................... 54
Glass hatch ................................. 59
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel, etc.)
Front seats................................... 64
Rear seats.................................... 68
Driving position memory
(driver’s seat)........................... 79
Head restraints......................... 83
Seat belts ..................................... 86
Steering wheel........................... 94
Inside rear view mirror ............ 96
Outside rear view mirrors...... 97
1-4. Opening and closing
the windows and moon roof
Power windows......................... 101
Moon roof ................................. 104
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ............................................ 109
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system....................................... 114
Alarm............................................ 116
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ........ 119
SRS airbags ............................... 121
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 140
Child restraint systems .......... 147
Installing child restraints....... 152
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1-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart
access system with pushbutton start (P. 29 )
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
(P. 4 8)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Keys
Using the mechanical key
To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release lever and take the
key out.
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After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic 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.
(P. 7 38 )
1-1. Key information
NOTICE
■ When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (P. 5 16 )
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
■ Key numb er pla te
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key
number plate. (P. 737 )
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any
buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an
electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed
accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves
that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
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■ To prevent key damage
Observe the following:
● Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for a long period of time.
● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to
such materials.
● Do not disassemble the keys.
● Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
● Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,
audio systems, glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment.
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1-1. Key information
NOTICE
■ Carrying the electronic key on your person
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appliances that
are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 3.9 in. (10 cm)
of the electronic key may interfere with the key, causing the key to not function
properly.
■ In case of a smart access system with push-button start malfunction or other key-
related problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer.
■ When a vehicle key is lost
If the key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit your
Lexus dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that was provided with
your vehicle.
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1-2.Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors
(P. 31)
Starts the engine (P. 179 )
Smart access system with push-button start
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Locks and unlocks the back
door (P. 31)
Opens the glass hatch
(P. 32)
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