engine oil Lexus GX460 2012 Owner's Guide

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6-1. Specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold
startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of
the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Com-
mittee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Electrical system
Front differential
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 °F (20 °C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11.8  12.0 V Discharged
(
*: Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5A max.
Oil capacity1.48 qt. (1.40 L, 1.23 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential
Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL5 or equivalent

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Vehicle specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Tr a n s f e r
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at the fac-tory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or an equiva-
lent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your
Lexus dealer for further details.
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N, 20.0kgf ).
Oil capacity1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*To y o t a G e n u i n e Tr a n s f e r
Gear oil LF or equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*13.4 in. (86 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*25  7 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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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
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance
data•After changing engine oilP. 6 1 4
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
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Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 739
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 739
If the engine will not start ............... 735
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................................... 737
If the vehicle has discharged
battery.................................................... 741
If the warning buzzer sounds..... 688
If the warning light turns on ......... 688
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 700
If you have a flat tire .......................... 721
If you lose your keys ........................ 738
If you think something is
wrong...................................................683
If your vehicle becomes stuck .....747
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 749
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................................677
If your vehicle overheats.................744
Emergency flashers
Switch ...................................................... 676 Engine
Accessory mode..................................179
Compartment..................................... 609
Engine switch .........................................179
Hood ....................................................... 608
How to start the engine ....................179
Identification number .......................753
If the engine will not start................735
Ignition switch ........................................179
Overheating ......................................... 744
Engine compartment cover .............. 610
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................. 757
Checking ................................................ 616
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 366
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 195
Engine immobilizer system..................115
Engine oil Capacity .................................................755
Checking .................................................. 611
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 366
Engine oil maintenance data............. 613
Engine switch ...........................................179
Engine switch light................................. 519
Event data recorder ........................... 685E
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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LightsDoor courtesy lights.......................... 519
Emergency flasher switch ............. 676
Engine switch light ............................. 519
Fog light switch................................... 233
Hazard light switch ........................... 676
Headlights switch ................................ 219
Inside door handle light................... 519
Interior lights list................................... 519
Personal/interior lights .....................521
Replacing light bulbs........................ 662
Running board lights......................... 519
Scuff lights............................................... 519
Shift lever light ...................................... 519
Turn signal lever ................................... 192
Vanity lights ..........................................539
Wattage.................................................. 763
Load capacity .........................................364
Luggage cover...................................... 560
Maintenance Do-it-yourself ma intenance .........603
General maintenance .................... 598
Maintenance data.............................. 752
Maintenance requirements ..........596
Meter
Instrument cluster light control....................................................196
Meters ...................................................... 195
Micro dust and pollen filter................ 401
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 95
Side mirror heater .................................411
Side mirrors ............................................. 97
Vanity mirrors......................................539 Moon roof................................................. 104
MP3 disc....................................................431
Multi-information display
Brightness control .............................. 215
Multi-information display ........ 204, 212
Multi Terrain ABS ................................ 335
Multi-terrain Monitor ......................... 304
Multi-terrain Select.............................. 296
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle .................... 20
Odometer ................................................ 195
Off-road precautions ......................... 353
Oil Engine oil................................................... 611
Opener Fuel filler door .......................................109
Hood .......................................................608
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .......................... 97
Driving position memory ..................78
Outside temperature display .......................................... 205, 212
Overhead console ............................... 533
Overheating, Engine .......................... 744
Parking assist sensors......................... 266
Parking brake...........................................193
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 667
Switch ........................................................ 219
Wattage ..................................................763
PCS ............................................................ 343
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TRAC.........................................................336
Traction control .....................................336
Trailer towing..........................................370
Transmission shift switches ................ 189
Trip information display....................... 212
Trip meter ................................................. 195
Turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs........... 668, 669
Switch ........................................................ 192
Wattage.................................................. 763
Vanity lights Vanity lights ..........................................539
Wattage.................................................. 763
Vanity mirrors ............................................539
Vehicle identification number ......... 753
Vehicle load limits ................................364
Ventilators ................................................ 551
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control).....335
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 706
Open door ...............................692, 704
Open glass hatch reminder .........705
Seat belt reminder............................. 692
Third power seat.................................... 72 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................................... 690
Brake system.......................................688
Charging system ............................... 689
Kinetic dynamic suspension
system.................................................... 691
Low fuel level....................................... 692
Malfunction indicator lamp ..........689
Master warning light........................ 693
Open door ........................................... 692
PCS .......................................................... 690
Seat belt reminder light .................. 692
Slip indicator light..............................690
SRS airbags.......................................... 690
Tire pressure warning light .......... 693
Warning messages Automatic transmission fluid
temperature........................................ 701
Automatic transmission
system.................................................... 701
Brake system....................................... 706
Dynamic radar cruise control system...................................... 703, 708
Engine oil maintenance.................. 706
Engine oil pressure........................... 700
Intuitive parking assist ......................702
Low washer level .............................. 706
Open door ........................................... 704
Open glass hatch.............................. 705
Open moon roof............................... 705
Pre-collision system..............702, 707
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 6 0 8Fuel filler doorP. 1 0 9
Hood lock release lever P. 6 0 8Fuel filler door leverP. 1 0 9Tire inflation pressure P. 76 2
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)23.0 gal. (87 L, 19.1 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline only P. 111, 754
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 76 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 8.2 (7.8, 6.9)
Without filter 7.8 (7.4, 6.5)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 755
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20