Lexus GX460 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide / LEXUS 2010 GX460 OWNERS MANUAL (OM60E69U)

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 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 sy stems ............... 147
Installing child restraints ............. 152
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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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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 ad apter ............. 451
Using the steering wheel 
audio switches ............................ 452 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®

audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ......... 456
Using the Bluetooth
® 
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 featuresList of storage fe atures................ 515
• Glove box ..................................... 516
• Console box ................................. 517
• Coin holder................................... 519
• Bottle holders/ 
door pockets .............................. 520
• Cup holders................................. 522
• Auxiliary boxes........................... 525
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 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior.................. 588
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior .................... 592
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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5-1. Essential informationEmergency 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 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
Reporting safety defects 
for U.S. owners.......................... 804
Seat belt instructions 
for Canadian owners 
(in French) ................................... 805
Abbreviation list....................... 808
Alphabetical index .................... 810
What to do if... ........................... 820
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlights (high beam)
P. 220
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 233
Parking/front side marker lights P. 220
Headlights (low beam) P. 220
Hood P. 607
Windshield wipers P. 235
Moon roof P. 104
Outside rear view mirrors P. 97
Front turn signal lights P. 192
Side turn signal lights
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Rear window wiper 
P. 239
Rear turn signal lights P. 192
Stop/tail lights P. 220
License plate lights P. 220
Back door P. 54
Roof luggage carrier P. 353
Side doors P. 51
Rear window defogger Glass hatch P. 404
P. 59
Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 627
P. 720
P. 760
P. 765
Fuel filler door P. 109
Rear side marker lights P. 220
: If equipped

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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 86
SRS driver airbag P. 121
Floor mat P. 556
Rear air conditioning system
Outer second seat heater switches

P. 400
P. 552
Head restraints P. 83
Front seats P. 64
SRS side airbags P. 121
Console box
Cool box

P. 517
P. 528
Cup holders
Auxiliary box

P. 522
P. 525
Rear seats P. 68
Armrest
Cup holders P. 554
P. 522
SRS knee airbag
P. 121
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 121

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