light Lexus GX460 2014 VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION / LEXUS 2014 GX460 OWNERS MANUAL (OM60K80U)

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NOTICE
■How to use the camera
●The parking assist monitor may not oper
ate properly in the following cases.
• If the back of the vehicle is hit, the position and mounting angle of the camera may change.
• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
• Do not strongly rub the camera lens. If th e camera lens is scratched, it cannot
transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehi-
cle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.
• When the camera is used under fluorescen t lights, sodium light or mercury light
etc., the lights and the illuminate d areas may appear to flicker.
●Do not expose the camera to strong impa ct as this could cause a malfunction.
If this happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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■The wide view front & side monitor can be operated when
Normal display mode
●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
●The vehicle speed is less than approximately 7 mph (12 km/h).
Automatic display mode
●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
●When automatic display mode is selected
●When the shift lever is shifted to D, S or N
●When the shift lever is in D, S or N and th
e vehicle speed is below approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h)
■Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, the image is canceled automatically.
●When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 7 mph (12 km/h).
Automatic display mode: If the vehicle speed returns to below 6 mph (10 km/h), the
image will be displayed.
●When the shift lever is in P or R.
●When another switch outside the screen has been pressed
■When the outside rear view mirrors have been folded
The side monitor screen can be displayed even if the outside rear view mirrors have been
folded. In this case, there will be a slight difference between the image displayed when
the outside rear view mirrors are extended and when the outside rear view mirrors have
been folded.
When the side monitor screen is in front view enlarged display mode and the outside
rear view mirror is retracted, the monitor automatically switches to full view display
mode. After this, even if the outside rear view mirror is restored to its original position, the
monitor does not automatically switch to front view enlarged display mode.
■When switched to from the Lexus parking assist monitor
If the wide view front & side monitor is switched
to from the Lexus parking assist monitor, the
icon display area will flash to inform the driver
that the currently displayed area is the front or
side. The icon display area will continue to flash
until the screen is turned off.

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■If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause and the
solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Things you should know
Likely causeSolution
 The image is difficult to see
• The vehicle is in a dark area
• The temperature around the lens is
either high or low
• The outside temperature is low
• There are water droplets on the cam- era
• It is raining or humid
• Foreign matter (mud etc.) is adhering to the camera
• There are scratches on the camera
• Sunlight or headlights are shining directly into the camera
• The vehicle is under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, mercury lights etc.
If this happens due to these causes, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
Drive carefully while visually checking the
vehicle’s surroundings. (Use the monitor
again once conditions have been
improved.)
The image on the wide view front & side
monitor screen can be adjusted, refer to
the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-
UAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
 The image is blurry
Dirt or foreign matter (such as water
droplets, snow, mud etc.) is adhering to
the camera.Rinse the camera lens with water and
wipe it clean with a soft cloth.
Wash with a mild soap if the dirt is stub-
born.
The image is out of alignment
The camera or surrounding area has
received a strong impact.Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
Motion blur occurs on the screen and the display is darker than usual
The display is cold.
Do not rely solely upon the wide view
front & side monitor. Drive carefully while
directly confirming your surroundings.

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NOTICE
■How to use the camera
●The wide view front & side monitor may not operate properly in the following cases.
• If the front of the vehicle or the passenger side outside rear view mirror is hit, thecamera’s position and mounting angle may change. Contact your Lexus dealer.
• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
• Do not strongly rub the camera lens. If th e camera lens is scratched, it cannot
transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehi-
cle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.
• When the camera is used under fluorescen t lights, sodium light or mercury light
etc., the lights and the illuminate d areas may appear to flicker.
• The camera can be damaged by flying rocks and other debris.
●Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction. If this
happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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■When it is difficult
to generate traction
MUD & SAND mode provides the largest amount of tire slippage, followed by LOOSE
ROCK, MOGUL and ROCK mode.
Drivability can be improved by selecting a mo de which provides a smaller amount of tire
slippage than the current mode when the amount of tire slippage is large, or conversely
selecting a mode which provides a larger amou nt of tire slippage than the current mode
when the amount of tire slippage is small.
■When the vehicle is stuck
Switching the transfer and differential
For the operation of the following functions, refer to the following pages.
●Four-wheel drive system ( P. 3 3 2 )
●Center differential lock ( P. 3 3 3 )
■When the TRAC or Active TRAC operates continuously
P. 3 4 4
■When the four-wheel drive control switch is in L4 position
If the Multi-terrain Select system is not op erating and the four-wheel drive control switch
is in L4, “TRAC OFF” will be shown on the multi-information display.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
The slip indicator light will come on. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
CAUTION
■When using the Multi-terrain Select
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries:
●There is a chance that the se lected mode may not be the most appropriate in terms of
road conditions such as pitch, slipperiness, undulation, etc. ( P. 2 9 8 )
●Multi-terrain Select is not intended to expa nd the limits of the vehicle. Check the road
conditions thoroughly beforehand, and drive safely and carefully.
NOTICE
■Precaution for use
The Multi-terrain Select is intended for use during off-road driving. Do not use the sys-
tem at any other time.

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■If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause and the
solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Things you should know
Likely causeSolution
 The image is difficult to see
• The vehicle is in a dark area
• The temperature around the lens is
either high or low
• The outside temperature is low
• There are water droplets on the cam- era
• It is raining or humid
• Foreign matter (mud etc.) is adhering to the camera
• There are scratches on the camera
• Sunlight or headlights are shining directly into the camera
• The vehicle is under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, mercury lights etc.
If this happens due to these causes, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
Drive carefully while visually checking the
vehicle’s surroundings. (Use the monitor
again once conditions have been
improved.)
The image on the Multi-terrain Monitor
screen can be adjusted, refer to the
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
 The image is blurry
Dirt or foreign matter (such as water
droplets, snow, mud etc.) is adhering to
the camera.Rinse the camera lens with water and
wipe it clean with a soft cloth.
Wash with a mild soap if the dirt is stub-
born.
The image is out of alignment
The camera or surrounding area has
received a strong impact.Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
Motion blur occurs on the screen and the display is darker than usual
The display is cold.
Do not rely solely upon the Multi-terrain
Monitor. Drive carefully while directly
confirming your surroundings.
Switch sound effects do not work
The multimedia or navigation system vol-
ume setting is low or muted.Increase the volume in the multimedia or
navigation system volume settings.

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NOTICE
■How to use the camera
●The Multi-terrain Monitor system may not
operate properly in the following cases.
• If the front or the rear of the vehicle or the outside rear view mirror has been hit, the camera’s position and mounting angle may have changed.
• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
• Do not strongly rub the camera lens. If th e camera lens is scratched, it cannot
transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehi-
cle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.
• When the camera is used under fluorescen t lights, sodium light or mercury light
etc., the lights and the illuminate d areas may appear to flicker.
• The camera can be damaged by flying rocks and other debris.
●Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction. If this
happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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Downhill assist control system
Shift the “DAC” switch to ON. The
downhill assist control system indicator
light comes on and the system will
operate.
When the system is in
operation, the slip
indicator light will flash, and the stop
lights/high mounted stop lights will be lit.
Shift the “DAC” switch to OFF while the system is in operation. The downhill
assist control system indicator will flash as the system gradually ceases operation,
and will turn off when the system is fully off.
Shift the “DAC” switch to ON while the downhill assist control system indicator is
flashing to start the system again.
: If equipped
The downhill assist control system helps to prevent excessive speed on steep
downhill slopes.
The system will operate when the vehicl e is traveling under 15 mph (25 km/h)
and the four-wheel drive control switch is in the L4 position.
System operation
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◆Active TRAC (Traction Control) for L4 position*
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent
the 4 wheels from spinning when starting
the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads, or in off-road conditions
◆Hill-start assist control (if equipped)
Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an incline or slip-
pery slope
◆KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System)
KDSS helps to enhance ride comfort and handling response by using a hydraulic con-
trol system to control the suspension stabiliz er bars in response to road surface and
driving conditions during cornering or off-road driving
◆PCS (Pre-Collision system) (if equipped)
 P. 3 5 7
◆Trailer Sway Control
Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake pressure for indi-
vidual wheels and reducing engine to rque when trailer sway is detected.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC system and will not operate if VSC turned off
or experiences a malfunction.
*: The function only works in vehicles with Multi-terrain Select when Multi-terrain
Select is switched on
If the vehicle is in danger of slipping or
rolling backward when starting on an
incline, or if any of the drive wheels
spins, the slip indicator light flashes to
indicate that the TRAC or Active
TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control/hill-
start assist control systems are operat-
ing.
A buzzer (intermittent) sounds to indicate that VSC is operating.
The stop lights and high mounted stoplight tu rn on when the hill-start assist control
system is operating.
When the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC /Trailer Sway Control/hill-start
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If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/
Trailer Sway Control systems may reduce power from the engine to the wheels.
You may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to
free it.
■Turning off TRAC or Active TRAC system only
To turn the TRAC or Active TRAC
system off, quickly press and release
the switch.
The “TRAC OFF” will be shown on
the multi-information display.
Press the switch again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
■Turning off both TRAC or Active TRAC and VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems
To turn the TRAC or Active TRAC
and VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems off, press and hold the switch
for 3 seconds and more while the
vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the “TRAC OFF” will
be shown on the multi- information
display.
Press the switch again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
■When the “TRAC OFF” is displayed on the multi-information display even if the VSC
OFF switch has not been pressed
TRAC/Active TRAC, hill-start assist control, downhill assist control and Crawl Control
cannot be operated. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Hill-start assist control operation conditions
●The shift lever is in D or S.
●The brake pedal is not depressed.
Disabling the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems