lock Lexus GX460 2010 Using The Bluetooth Audio System / LEXUS 2010 GX460 OWNERS MANUAL (OM60E69U)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turn-
ing off the headlights. 
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the bulb by
the plastic or metal portion. 
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water ente ring the headlight unit. This may damage
the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights
●Contact your Lexus dealer before replac ing high-intensity discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
●Do not touch the high-intensity discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when
the headlights are turned on. 
An extremely high voltage of 20000 V will be discharged and could result in
death or serious injury by electric shock.
●Do not attempt to repair or disassemble lig ht bulbs, connectors, electric circuits
or component parts. 
Doing so may result in serious injury due to electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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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.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
*: If equipped
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(Flashing)
Automatic High Beam indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic high beam system.
(P. 2 2 6 )
(Flashing)
“LDA” indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the lane departure alert. 
( P. 2 6 8 )
(Flashing)
Cruise control indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system. 
( P. 242, 246)
(Flashing)
Radar cruise control indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the Dynamic radar cruise control
system. ( P. 2 4 6 )
Kinetic dynamic suspension system warning light
Malfunction in the kinetic dynamic suspension system.
(Flashing)
Multi-terrain Select indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the Multi-terrain Select system.
( P. 2 9 0 )
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system if the
light continues flashing. ( P. 3 1 7 )
Center differential lock indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system if the
light continues flashing. ( P. 3 1 7 )

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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
onceSounds
once
(Displayed alternately)(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors
without first turn-
ing the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch off.
Tu r n t h e
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch off
and lock the
doors again.
Sounds
once
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to start the
engine without
the electronic key
being present, or
the electronic key
was not function-
ing normally. 
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regular
key was not inside
the vehicle.
Confirm that the
electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
Interior
buzzerExterior 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)
Sounds
onceCon-
tinuous
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to lock the
doors using the
smart access sys-
tem with push-
button start while
the electronic key
was still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from
the vehicle and
lock the doors
again.An attempt was
made to lock
either front door
by opening a door
and putting the
inside lock button
into the lock posi-
tion, then closing
the door by pull-
ing on the outside
door handle with
the electronic key
still inside the
vehicle.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Sounds
once
(Flashes)
•When the doors were unlocked
with the
mechanical key
and then the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch was
pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be
detected in the
vehicle even
after the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch was
pressed two
consecutive
times.
Touch the elec-
tronic key to the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.
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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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately. 
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted:
Set the parking brake.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or tool.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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