stop start Lexus GX460 2012 Owner's Manual

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*: The graphic is shown on the Rear height control air suspension display.
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.
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Sounds
onceSounds
3 times
(Flashes)
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and a door other
than the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch was in a
mode other than
off.
Bring the elec-
tronic key back
into the vehicle.
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key was
not in the vehicle,
the shift lever was
in P and the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch was
not turned off.
Tu r n t h e
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch off
or bring the elec-
tronic key back
into the vehicle.
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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.
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Con-
tinuous
(Flashes)
The driver’s door
was opened when
the shift lever was
not in P and the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch was
not turned off.
Shift the shift lever
to P.
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
(Displayed alternately)(Flashes)
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key was
not in the vehicle,
the shift lever was
not in P and the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch was
not turned off.
• Shift the shift lever to P.
• Bring the elec- tronic key back
into the vehicle.
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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.
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Sounds
once
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to start the
engine with the
shift lever in an
incorrect position.
Shift the shift lever
to P and start the
engine.
Sounds
once
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to turn the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch off
when the shift
lever was not in P.To turn off the
engine, first shift
the shift lever to P
and then turn the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
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Sounds
once
(Flashes)
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
turned off and
then the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch was
put in ACCES-
SORY mode
twice without the
engine being
started.
Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal.
During an engine
starting proce-
dure in the event
that the elec-
tronic key was not
functioning prop-
erly (→P. 7 3 9 ) ,
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch was
touched with the
electronic key.
Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
within 10 seconds
of the buzzer
sounding.
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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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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.

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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 ov er, 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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