steering Lexus GX460 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide / LEXUS 2010 GX460 OWNERS MANUAL (OM60E69U)

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5-1. Essential information
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
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
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■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.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
CAUTION
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Lexus dealer. The
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may
fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. 
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and
operate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precaution s. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is flat,
change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus
dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may
lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature is too high
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmission
system
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock system

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Sounds
once
(Flashes)
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
being pressed.
Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal
and moving the
steering wheel left
and right.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Emergency start function
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, interior lights and headlights
do not turn on, or the horn does not sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 74 1 )
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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6-1. Specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Chassis lubrication
Steering
Tires and wheels
Propeller shafts
Spiders
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base multipur-
pose grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 1.18 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III
Ti r e s i z eP265/60R18 109H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions 
Front: 
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear: 
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Spare: 
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size18  7 1 /2 J
Wheel nut torque83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.5 kgf•m)

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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
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CFront automatic air conditioning 
system ..................................................384
Rear automatic air conditioning 
system ................................................. 400
ABS............................................................ 330
Active traction control......................... 331
Adaptive front lighting system ........ 223
Adaptive variable suspension 
system...................................................... 316
AFS ............................................................. 223
Air conditioning filter ..........................640
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .......................640
Front automatic air conditioning 
system ..................................................384
Rear automatic air conditioning 
system ................................................. 400
Airbags Airbag deployment 
conditions............................................. 126
Airbag precautions for your 
child.........................................................133
Airbag warning light ....................... 688
Front passenger occupant 
classification system....................... 140
General airbag precautions .......... 132
Locations of airbags.............................121
Modification and disposal of 
airbags ................................................... 137
Proper driving po sture ...................... 119
Side airbag precautions ................... 134
Side and curtain shield airbags 
deployment conditions ................. 126
Side and curtain shield airbag 
precautions .........................................135
SRS airbags ..............................................121 Alarm ............................................................ 116
Antenna ......................................................413
Anti-lock brake system ......................330
Armrest .................................................... 554
Audio input................................................451
Audio system
Antenna.................................................... 413
Audio input............................................. 451
AUX adapter ........................................ 451
CD player/changer ........................... 416
MP3/WMA disc................................424
Optimal use ......................................... 449
Portable music player ....................... 451
Radio ....................................................... 408
Steering wheel audio switch........ 452
USB memory ...................................... 440
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ....................... 640
Front automatic air conditioning 
system.................................................. 384
Rear automatic air conditioning 
system.................................................. 400
Automatic light control system....... 220
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ...................186
If the shift lever cannot be shifted 
from P ...................................................736
S mode .....................................................189
AUX adapter ...........................................451
Auxiliary box .............................. 525, 559
AVS..............................................................316
Back door Back door .................................................54
Wireless remote control .................. 48A
B

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EngineAccessory mode ................................. 179
Compartment .................................... 608
Engine switch ........................................ 179
Hood ....................................................... 607
How to start the engine.................... 179
Identification number......................... 751
If the engine will not start ................734
Ignition switch........................................ 179
Overheating..........................................744
Engine compartment cover............. 609
Engine coolant Capacity................................................. 755
Checking .................................................615
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 361
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge ....................................................... 195
Engine immobilizer system ..................114
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 753
Checking .................................................610
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 361
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 612
Engine switch ........................................... 179
Engine switch light .................................. 511
Event data recorder............................ 683
Floor mats................................................ 556
Fluid Brake .........................................................618
Power steering ................................... 620
Washer ................................................... 626 Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 664
Switch....................................................... 233
Wattage ....................................................761
Footwell light .............................................511
Four-wheel drive system .....................317
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .......................... 140
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light......................................690
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 64
Driving position memory .................. 79
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ....................... 665
Wattage ....................................................761
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 666
Switch.........................................................192
Wattage ....................................................761
Fuel Capacity ................................................. 752
Fuel gauge.............................................. 195
Fuel pump shut off system............ 682
Gas station information ..................824
Information ............................................ 762
Refueling.................................................. 109
Fuel door ................................................... 109
Fuel filler door ......................................... 109
Fuel pump shut off system .................682
Fuses .......................................................... 645
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