display Lexus GX460 2012 Owner's Guide

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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.

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Multi-information display (Accessory meters)∗
∗: If equipped
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data including the current outside air temperature.
● Clock ( →P. 540)
Indicates the time.
●Outside temperature
Indicates the outside temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40 °F (-40 ° C) to
122 °F (50 ° C).
●Air conditioning system display ( →P. 392)
● Rear view monitor ( →P. 2 8 1 )
Automatically displayed when the shift lever is moved into R.
●Multi-terrain Monitor (if equipped) ( →P. 304)
● Wide view front & side monitor (if equipped) ( →P. 2 8 6 )
● Trip information ( →P. 213)
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising-related infor-
mation.
●Intuitive parking assist display (if equipped) (→ P. 266)

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When driving
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Switching the displayItems displayed can be switched
by pressing the “MODE” switch.“MODE” switch
“RESET” switch
“DISP” switch
Display adjustment switch
Display items
■ Driving range
Displays the estimated maximum
distance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining
• This distance is computed basedon your average fuel consump-
tion. As a result, the actual dis-
tance that can be driven may
differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the dis-
play may not be updated.
•When refueling, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
off. If the vehicle is refueled with-
out turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off, the
display may not be updated.

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Average fuel consumption after re fueling and current fuel consump-
tion
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the vehicle was last
refueled and the current rate of
fuel consumption
Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
■Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the function was
reset
• The function can be reset bypressing and holding the
“RESET” switch when the aver-
age fuel consumption is dis-
played.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
■Average vehicle speed
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the function was reset
The function can be reset by press-
ing and holding the “RESET” switch
when the average vehicle speed is
displayed.

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When driving
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Elapsed time
Displays the elapsed time since the
function was last reset
The function can be reset by press-
ing and holding the “RESET” switch
when the elapsed time is displayed.
■Air conditioning system display
→ P. 392
Setting up the display
■ Setting up the information display
To set up the display, press the “DISP” switch until the desired item
appears.
If left idle for approximately 10 seconds, the display will revert to the previous
screen.
●Setting the contrast
Press the display adjustment
switch (“∧” or “ ∨”) to adjust the
contrast.
+: Strengthen
-: Weaken

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Setting the brightness
Press the display adjustment
switch (“∧” or “ ∨”) to adjust the
brightness.
+: Brighter
-: Darker
● Setting the day mode
Press the display adjustment
switch (“∧” or “ ∨”) to select ON or
OFF.

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When driving
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Setting up the display of the monitors
To set up the display, press the “DISP” switch when the camera image
is being displayed until the desired item appears.
If left idle for approximately 10 seconds, the display will revert to the previous
screen.
●Setting the contrast
Press the display adjustment
switch (“∧” or “ ∨”) to adjust the
contrast.
+: Strengthen
-: Weaken
● Setting the brightness
Press the display adjustment
switch (“∧” or “ ∨”) to adjust the
brightness.
+: Brighter
-: Darker

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■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is character-
istic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■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 stopped, or driving 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 on the outside temperature display
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The following information data and settings will be reset:
●Average fuel consumption after refueling
●Average fuel consumption
●Average vehicle speed
●Elapsed time
■Customization
Setting of available languages can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 7 8 2 )
NOTICE
■The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal informa-
tion display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at inter-
sections and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the
light axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of
the tire’s angle as controlled by steering input.
AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
■ Deactivating AFS
Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display will
change modes to electronic fea-
tures control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
“AFS” appears.
Press the “ENTER” switch to
change to “OFF”.
The “AFS OFF” indicator will be
displayed.
Each pressing of the switch turns
“AFS” on and off.
Press the menu switch to change
to the normal display.
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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Dynamic radar cruise control∗
∗: If equipped
Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control
with a vehicle-to-vehicle distance control. In vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates or decelerates in
order to maintain a set following distance from vehicles ahead.
Display
Set speed
Indicators
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button
Cruise control switch