height Lexus GX460 2010 Owner's Guide

519
3-6. Using the storage features
3
Interior features
GX460_CANADA (OM60F29U)
Coin holder (if equipped)The coin holder is located in the console box.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving,
an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open console box or
the items stored inside.
NOTICE
■Tr a y
Do not insert items exceeding the height of the tray. Doing so may prevent opening
and closing of the lid.
Console box and coin holder
GX460_CANADA.book Page 519 Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:54 AM

5
When trouble arises
679
5-1. Essential information
GX460_CANADA (OM60F29U)
■Before emergency towingThe “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY mode
(engine off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
Put the four-wheel drive control switch in H4. (The center differential is
unlocked.)
Put the vehicle height in the N mode and press height control switch to
turn off the rear height control air suspension.
Shift the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always use caution for
the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●Do not turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Doing so will lock the steering wheel an d prevent operation, possibly causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
GX460_CANADA.book Page 679 Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:54 AM

698
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_CANADA (OM60F29U)
If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the instrument cluster, stay calm and perform the
following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
instrument cluster.
Multi-information display
Rear height control air sus-
pension display
If any of the warning lights comes on again after the following actions
have been performed, co ntact your Lexus dealer.
GX460_CANADA.book Page 698 Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:54 AM

5
When trouble arises
701
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_CANADA (OM60F29U)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the rear height control air
suspension system
(Flashes)
(If equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
GX460_CANADA.book Page 701 Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:54 AM

704
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_CANADA (OM60F29U)
Indicates that the glass
hatch is not fully closed
*
If the vehicle reaches a
speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that
the glass hatch is not yet
fully closed.
Close the glass hatch.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off,
and the driver’s door
open)
Close the moon roof.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
*: The graphic is shown on the Rear height control air suspension display.
GX460_CANADA.book Page 704 Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:54 AM

720
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_CANADA (OM60F29U)
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Vehicles with rear height control air suspension: Turn off the
height control. ( →P. 310)
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. (→ P. 6 74 )
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Spare tire
Jack
Tool box
GX460_CANADA.book Page 720 Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:54 AM

5
When trouble arises
731
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_CANADA (OM60F29U)
CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the vehicle sud-
denly falling off the jack.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Be sure to turn off the rear height control air suspension and stop the engine.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle may be injured.
■Using the jack handle
Tighten all the jack handle bolts securely using a Phillips-head screwdriver, to pre-
vent the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.
GX460_CANADA.book Page 731 Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:54 AM

752
GX460_CANADA (OM60F29U)
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1:Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles without rear height control air suspension
*3: Vehicles with rear height control air suspension
*4: Vehicles without an antenna and roof rails
*5: Vehicles without an antenna and with roof rails
*6: Vehicles with an antenna
Overall length189.2 in. (4805 mm)
Overall width74.2 in. (1885 mm)
Overall height*1
72.0 in. (1830 mm)*2,4
71.7 in. (1820 mm)*3,4
72.6 in. (1845 mm)*2,5
72.2 in. (1835 mm)*3,5
74.2 in. (1885 mm)*2,6
73.8 in. (1875 mm)*3,6
Wheelbase109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Tr e a dFront62.4 in. (1585 mm)
Rear62.4 in. (1585 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)
With third seat
Without third seat1315 lb. (595 kg)*2
1280 lb. (580 kg)*3
1525 lb. (690 kg)
Towing capacity6500 lb. (2948 kg)
GX460_CANADA.book Page 752 Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:54 AM

770
6-1. Specifications
GX460_CANADA (OM60F29U)
Tire size
■ Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire size.
Ti r e u s e
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)
GX460_CANADA.book Page 770 Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:54 AM

771
6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
GX460_CANADA (OM60F29U)■
Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Tire section names
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tr e a d
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
GX460_CANADA.book Page 771 Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:54 AM