engine Lexus GX460 2012 Owner's Manual

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6-1. Specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Illumination
(
→P. 5 1 9 )
Operation after
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch is turned
to OFF
*4
OnOff–––O
Operation
when the doors
are unlocked
with the smart
access system
with push-but-
ton start or the
wireless remote
control func-
tion
*4
OnOff–––O
Operation
when you
approach the
vehicle with the
electronic key
on your per-
son
*4
OnOff–––O
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

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Multi-information display (→P. 204, 212)
Settings that can be changed using the menu switch and the “ENTER”
switch.
Available units
km, km/L
km, L/100km
MI., MPG (US)
Available languages (accessory meters and optitron type meters)
For U.S.A.English (U.S.A.) and Spanish
For CanadaEnglish (U.S.A.), French and Spanish
■In the following situations, customize mode will automatically be turned off.
●A warning message appears after the customize mode screen is displayed.
●The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to OFF.
●The vehicle begins to move while the customize mode screen is displayed.

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Vehicle specifications
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CAUTION
■Cautions during customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the
vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while customizing
features.

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance
data•After changing engine oilP. 6 1 4
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors ....................................... 51
CleaningExterior .................................................. 588
Interior .....................................................593
Seat belts................................................594
Clock
*..................................................... 540
Coat hooks ............................................. 555
Coin holder .............................................528
Compass .................................................. 575
Condenser ............................................... 618
Console box ...........................................526
Conversation mirror ............................ 541
Cool box...................................................535
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 744
Cornering assist sensors ................... 266
Crawl Control........................................328
Cruise control
Cruise control ..................................... 246
Dynamic radar cruise control .....250
Cup holders ........................................... 530
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 122
Customizable features .......................782
Daytime running light system .......... 224
DAC...........................................................332
Defogger Rear window............................................411
Side mirror ................................................411
Dimension ................................................ 752
Dinghy towing ....................................... 389 Display
Dynamic radar cruise control..... 250
Multi-information display........................................ 204, 212
Trip information........................ 204, 212
Warning message ............................ 700
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 603
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 519
Wattage ..................................................763
Door pocket ........................................... 529
Doors Back door .................................................53
Power windows .....................................101
Door lock .........................................47, 50
Rear door child protector.................. 51
Side doors................................................ 50
Side mirrors.............................................. 97
Downhill assist control system ........ 332
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..... 692
Driving Correct posture................................... 120
Off-road precautions...................... 353
Procedures............................................. 168
Winter driving tips ............................ 366
Driving position memory...................... 78
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Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 739
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 739
If the engine will not start ............... 735
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................................... 737
If the vehicle has discharged
battery.................................................... 741
If the warning buzzer sounds..... 688
If the warning light turns on ......... 688
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 700
If you have a flat tire .......................... 721
If you lose your keys ........................ 738
If you think something is
wrong...................................................683
If your vehicle becomes stuck .....747
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 749
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................................677
If your vehicle overheats.................744
Emergency flashers
Switch ...................................................... 676 Engine
Accessory mode..................................179
Compartment..................................... 609
Engine switch .........................................179
Hood ....................................................... 608
How to start the engine ....................179
Identification number .......................753
If the engine will not start................735
Ignition switch ........................................179
Overheating ......................................... 744
Engine compartment cover .............. 610
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................. 757
Checking ................................................ 616
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 366
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 195
Engine immobilizer system..................115
Engine oil Capacity .................................................755
Checking .................................................. 611
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 366
Engine oil maintenance data............. 613
Engine switch ...........................................179
Engine switch light................................. 519
Event data recorder ........................... 685E
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Hill-start assist control ....................... 336
Hood ......................................................... 608
HooksCargo ......................................................558
Cargo hooks .......................................559
Coat .........................................................555
Horn............................................................. 194
I/M test ..................................................... 602
Identification Engine ..................................................... 753
Vehicle.................................................... 753
Ignition switch .......................................... 179
Ignition switch light Ignition switch light .............................519
Illuminated entry system ....................522
Indicator lights .........................................198
Initialization
Items to initialize .................................802
Inside door handle light ....................... 519
Inside rear view mirror.......................... 95
Instrument cluster light control ........ 196
Interior lights Interior lights ..........................................519
Switch ........................................................ 521
Wattage ................................................. 763
Intuitive parking assist .........................266 Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack ..................... 721
Jack handle................................................721
Keyless entry ................................................. 47
Keys
Electronic key ......................................... 26
Engine switch .......................................... 29
If you lose your keys .........................738
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 739
Key number plate ................................. 26
Keyless entry ........................................... 47
Keys ............................................................. 26
Mechanical key ...................................... 26
Wireless remote control key .......... 47
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) ................................... 336
Lane Departure Alert ......................... 275
LDA ............................................................ 275
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 672
Light bulbs
Replacing ...............................................662
Wattage.................................................. 763
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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LightsDoor courtesy lights.......................... 519
Emergency flasher switch ............. 676
Engine switch light ............................. 519
Fog light switch................................... 233
Hazard light switch ........................... 676
Headlights switch ................................ 219
Inside door handle light................... 519
Interior lights list................................... 519
Personal/interior lights .....................521
Replacing light bulbs........................ 662
Running board lights......................... 519
Scuff lights............................................... 519
Shift lever light ...................................... 519
Turn signal lever ................................... 192
Vanity lights ..........................................539
Wattage.................................................. 763
Load capacity .........................................364
Luggage cover...................................... 560
Maintenance Do-it-yourself ma intenance .........603
General maintenance .................... 598
Maintenance data.............................. 752
Maintenance requirements ..........596
Meter
Instrument cluster light control....................................................196
Meters ...................................................... 195
Micro dust and pollen filter................ 401
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 95
Side mirror heater .................................411
Side mirrors ............................................. 97
Vanity mirrors......................................539 Moon roof................................................. 104
MP3 disc....................................................431
Multi-information display
Brightness control .............................. 215
Multi-information display ........ 204, 212
Multi Terrain ABS ................................ 335
Multi-terrain Monitor ......................... 304
Multi-terrain Select.............................. 296
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle .................... 20
Odometer ................................................ 195
Off-road precautions ......................... 353
Oil Engine oil................................................... 611
Opener Fuel filler door .......................................109
Hood .......................................................608
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .......................... 97
Driving position memory ..................78
Outside temperature display .......................................... 205, 212
Overhead console ............................... 533
Overheating, Engine .......................... 744
Parking assist sensors......................... 266
Parking brake...........................................193
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 667
Switch ........................................................ 219
Wattage ..................................................763
PCS ............................................................ 343
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SeatsAdjustment..............................63, 67, 78
Adjustment precautions .......................... 66, 76, 81
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 151
Cleaning................................................. 593
Driver’s seat position memory....... 78
Folding down the second seatbacks ..................................... 69, 70
Folding down the third seats ........... 72
Head restraint......................................... 82
Properly sitting in the seat ...............120
Seat heaters ........................................... 551
Seat position memory ........................ 78
Ventilated seats ................................... 551
Service reminder indicators ............. 198
Shift lever Automatic transmission................... 186
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................737
Shift lever lighting .................................. 519
Shift lock system .................................... 737
Side airbags.............................................. 122
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............667, 669
Switch ........................................................ 219
Wattage.................................................. 763 Side mirror
Adjusting and folding .......................... 97
Mirror position memory ....................78
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 672
Smart access system with
push-button startAntenna location ................................... 32
Entry functions ........................................29
Starting the engine.............................. 179
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................762
Storage location ...................................721
Spark plug ................................................757
Specifications ......................................... 752
Speedometer .......................................... 195
Steering Column lock release ......................... 183
Fluid ...........................................................762
Steering wheel
Adjustment ...............................................93
Audio switches ................................... 460
Heated steering wheel ................... 549
Steering wheel position memory ..................................................78
Stop light
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 672
Storage feature ..................................... 523
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 747
Sun visors .................................................538