winter tires Lexus GX460 2021 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2021 GX460 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60T19U)

15Pictorial index
GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 222
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 374
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer
*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 389
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 443
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 229
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 562
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 568
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 37 4
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 531
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 562
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 553
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114, 520
Camera*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 278, 292
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Stop/tail lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Downhill assist control system*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
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Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 499, Watts: P. 569)
*: If equipped
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GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and br and, and that chains match the size of the
tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to me lt the ice. Wipe away the water imme-
diately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the c limate control system fan, remove any
snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on
the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassi s, around the tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the
vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations an d inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Before driving the vehicle

GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)
4776-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Tire types
●Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway driving under
dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as
snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For
driving on snow-covered roads or icy road s, the use of snow tires is recommended.
When installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
●All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for
driving in most winter conditions as well as for use year-round. All season tires, how-
ever, do not have adequate traction perfor mance compared with snow tires in heavy
or loose snow. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling perfor-
mance compared with summer tires in highway driving.
●Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires. If
you need snow tires, select ti res of the same size, construction and load capacity as the
originally installed tires. Since your vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make
sure your snow tires also have radial cons truction. Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. Snow tires should be installed
on all wheels. ( P. 374)

624Alphabetical index
GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)
Size ........................................................... 568
Snow tires .............................................. 374
Spare tire ................................................. 531
Tire pressure warning system .................................................. 473
Tools........................................................... 532
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 199
Emergency towing............................. 512
Towing hooks ....................................... 513
Trailer Sway Control ....................... 356
Trailer towing .......................................... 181
Trailer Sway Control........................... 356
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 355
Transmission Automatic transmission ................. 206
AVS switch ...........................................343
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 209
Trip meters ................................................. 90
Turn signal lights ...................................... 211 Replacing light bulbs..............................501, 502, 505
Turn signal lever .................................... 211
Wattage ................................................. 569
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................................... 419
Wattage ................................................. 569
Vanity mirrors ..........................................419
Vehicle identification number ...........561
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 355 Warning buzzers ...................................518
Brake system ........................................ 518
Downshifting ........................................ 209
Intuitive parking assist.......................273
LDA (Lane Departure Alert).......250
Open back door....................................114
Open door ...............................................114
Pre-collision warning....................... 239
Radar cruise control ........................ 265
Seat belt remainder ..........................520
Warning lights .........................................518 ABS ............................................................519
Brake Override System ................... 521
Brake system ........................................ 518
Charging system ................................ 518
Drive-Start Cont rol ............................ 521
High coolant temperature ............. 518
KDSS..........................................................519
Low engine oil pressure ................. 518
Low fuel level .......................................520
Malfunction indicator lamp............ 518
Open door ...........................................520
Parking brake indicator ....................519
PCS ............................................................519
Seat belt reminder light ..................520
Slip indicator ..........................................519
SRS............................................................. 518
Tire pressure warning light ...........520
Warning message.................................527
Warning reflector holder.................... 410
Washer ......................................................222 Checking ................................................. 471
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 374
Switch .......................................................222
Washing and waxing ...........................442
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