towing Lexus GX460 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide / LEXUS 2010 GX460 (OM60E69U) Owner's Guide

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5-1. Essential information
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommen d having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flat
bed truck. 
Use a safety chain system for all towing , and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition.
If they are damaged, use a to wing dolly or flat bed truck.

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Emergency towingIf a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or ch ain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet. This should only attempted on hard surfaced roads for short dis-
tances at low speeds. 
A driver must be in the vehicle to s teer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Towing hook (front)
Towing hook (rear)

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5-1. Essential information
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Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom front Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From rear Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

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5-1. Essential information
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■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 and prevent operation, possibly causing an
accident and result ing in death or serious injury.
●If the engine is not running, the power assi st for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
●Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
●Use only the front emergency towing hooks or towing eyelets when towing your
vehicle.
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■]To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequa te ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could
be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent body damage when to wing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent causing serious damage to th e transmission and transfer in emer-
gency towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
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83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.5 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the hold-
ing bracket.
Raise the tire. 
Pull the tire towards the rear of the vehicle when raising. After
raising, visually check that the tire is not interfering with suspen-
sion components.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers.
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STEP5
STEP1
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CAUTION
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden
braking.
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire. 
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody.
●To avoid damaging the suspension system, make sure that the spare tire does not
interfere with the suspension components when stowed.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tire s or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressu re warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transm ission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

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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)

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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Conversation mirror ...........................534
Cool box...................................................528
Cooling systemEngine overheating .......................... 744
Cornering assist sensors ...................259
Crawl Control........................................323
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 242
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 246
Cup holders ............................................ 522
Curtain shield airbags............................ 121
Customizable features ........................ 781
Daytime running light system .......... 224
DAC........................................................... 327
Defogger Rear window ........................................ 404
Side mirror ............................................404
Dimension ................................................750
Dinghy towing ....................................... 380
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 246
Multi-information 
display ........................................ 204, 212
Trip information ........................ 204, 212
Warning message............................ 698
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............602
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights............................ 511
Wattage.................................................... 761
Door pocket............................................520
Doors Back door................................................. 54
Power windows..................................... 101
Door lock...........................................48, 51
Rear door child protector ................ 52 Side doors.................................................. 51
Side mirrors.............................................. 97
Downhill assist control system ........ 327
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..... 690
Driving Correct posture..................................... 119
Off-road precautions...................... 348
Procedures.............................................168
Winter driving tips .............................. 361
Driving position memory...................... 79
Electronic key If the electronic key does not 
operate properly............................ 738
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not 
operate properly............................ 738
If the engine will not start ................734
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P....................................736
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery ................................................... 741
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 686
If the warning light turns on.......... 686
If the warning message is 
displayed ............................................ 698
If you have a flat tire .........................720
If you lose your keys ......................... 737
If you think something is 
wrong ....................................................681
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 747
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................................... 675
If your vehicle overheats.................744
Emergency flashers Switch .......................................................674
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