fuel Lexus GX460 2012 User Guide

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1-5. Refueling
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
●Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a suitable Research
Octane Number. (→P. 766)
●Use only gasoline containing a maximum
of 10 % ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10 % etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled E15,
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
10 % ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline con-
taining more than 10 % etha-
nol.
(15 % ethanol)
(50 % ethanol)
(85 % ethanol)

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
CAUTION
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted
metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static
electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from static electricity can
cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until
the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressur-
ized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to
come close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.

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CAUTION
■When refueling
Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck. If fuel is added with the nozzle
slightly lifted away from the fuel filler neck, the automatic shut off function may not
operate, resulting in fuel overflowing from the tank.
■When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle.
Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control systems to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted
surface.

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2-1. Driving procedures
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake sys-
tem needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking
brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bed-
ding down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (→P. 7 5 4 )
■Eco-friendly driving
If Eco Driving Indicator Light comes on, it
indicates that you are driving at an Eco-
friendly driving. In case of over-use of the
accelerator that cause the vehicle to exceed
the Zone of Eco driving, Eco Driving Indica-
tor Light will turn off.
The Eco Driving Indicator Light will not oper-
ate in the following conditions:
●The shift lever in anything other than D.
●The vehicle is set to second start mode.
( → P. 1 8 8 )
●The vehicle speed is approximately 81 mph
(130 km/h) or higher.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Shift position purpose
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possiblegear ranges, controls engine brak ing forces, and prevents unnecessary
upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 ( → P. 1 8 9 )

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Multi-information display
→P. 2 0 4
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Rear height control air suspension display (if equipped)
→P. 3 1 6
Shift position and shift range display
→P. 1 8 6

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2-2. Instrument cluster
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Multi-information display (Optitron meters)
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data.
●Trip information contents (→ P. 205)
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising-related infor-
mation.
●Electronic features control contents ( →P. 2 0 8 )
● Other contents ( →P. 2 0 8 )

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2-2. Instrument cluster
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)●
Driving range
● Average fuel consumption after refueling
● Current fuel consumption Displays the estimated maximum distance that can
be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining
• This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
• When refueling, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without
turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off,
the display may not be updated.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
vehicle was last refueled
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a ref-
erence.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)●
Average fuel consumption and Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
(→ P. 2 1 0 )
● Average vehicle speed
● Elapsed time
● Display off
A blank screen is displayed Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was reset
• The function can be reset by pressing the
“ENTER” switch for longer than 1 second when
the average fuel consumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the
engine was started or the function was reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “ENTER”
switch for longer than 1 second when the average
vehicle speed is displayed.
Displays the elapsed time since the function was
last reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “ENTER”
switch for longer than 1 second when the elapsed
time is displayed.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal to change:
●When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 12 mph
[20 km/h])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
■When “--” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle Lexus dealer.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
●Average fuel consumption after refueling
●Average fuel consumption
●Average vehicle speed
●Elapsed time
CAUTION
■The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the information display. At
extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond slowly,
and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.