power steering Lexus GX460 2012 Owner's Guide

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the engine.

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6-1. Specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Chassis lubrication
Steering
Tires and wheels
Propeller shafts
Spiders
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 1.18 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III
Ti r e s i z eP265/60R18 109H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions Front:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18 × 7 1 /2 J
Wheel nut torque83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)

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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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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Floor mats ................................................556
FluidBrake..........................................................619
Power steering...................................... 621
Washer ................................................... 627
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs........................666
Switch ...................................................... 233
Wattage.................................................. 763
Footwell light............................................ 519
Four-wheel drive system ................... 322
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 139
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light...................................... 692
Front seats
Adjustment............................................... 63
Driving position memory.................. 78
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs........................ 667
Wattage.................................................. 763
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs....................... 668
Switch ........................................................ 192
Wattage.................................................. 763
Fuel
Capacity................................................. 754
Fuel gauge ............................................. 195
Fuel pump shut off system ............684
Gas station information..................836
Information............................................ 764
Refueling ................................................. 109 Fuel door ................................................... 109
Fuel filler door ......................................... 109
Fuel pump shut off system................. 684
Fuses .......................................................... 647
Garage door opener .......................... 567
Gas station information .....................836
Gauges ...................................................... 195
Glove box ................................................ 525
Glove box light ...................................... 525
Hands-free system for cellular
phones
*................................................485
Hazard lights
Switch ...................................................... 676
Head restraints
Adjustment ...............................................82
Headlights cleaner............................... 245
Headlights Adaptive front lighting
system...................................................223
Discharge headlights
precautions ........................................674
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 663
Switch ........................................................ 219
Wattage ..................................................763
Heaters Seat heaters ........................................... 551
Side mirror................................................ 411
Heated steering ................................. 549
Height control Rear height control air
suspension .......................................... 316
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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Personal lightsPersonal lights.......................................519
Switch ........................................................ 521
Wattage ................................................. 763
Power steering Fluid ............................................................ 621
Power outlet ................................ 542, 544
Power windows........................................ 101
Pre-Collision System.......................... 343
Radar cruise control ........................... 250
Radiator......................................................618
Radio ........................................................... 415
RDS (Radio Date System).................. 417
Rear height control air suspension ....................................... 316
Rear seat Adjustment ...............................................67
Folding down the second seatbacks ..................................... 69, 70
Folding down the third seats ........... 72
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 669
Wattage ................................................. 763
Rear step bumper ....................................54
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 669
Wattage ................................................. 763
Rear view mirror Compass ............................................... 575
Rear view monitor system ..................281
Rear window defogger
*.......................411
Rear window wiper and washer .....242 Replacing
Electronic key battery ......................644
Fuses......................................................... 647
Light bulbs .............................................662
Tires ............................................................ 721
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ......................................... 804
Scuff lighting ............................................ 519
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................86
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 87
Child restraint system installation.............................................. 151
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .................................... 594
Emergency Locking Retractor ................................................ 87
How to wear your seat belt ............ 85
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................................... 88
Pre-collision seat belts ....................... 87
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........................ 88
Reminder light .....................................692
Seat belt extenders ..............................89
Seat belt pretensioners ......................90
Seat heaters ............................................. 551
Seat position memory ............................ 78
Seat ventilator ......................................... 551
Seating capacity .................................... 364
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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Switch“ENGINE START STOP”
switch ..................................................... 179
Engine switch ........................................ 179
“2nd STRT” switch ............................. 188
Center differential lock/unlock
switch ................................................... 323
“DAC” switch ...................................... 332
Emergency flasher Switch ............ 676
Fog light switch................................... 233
Hazard light Switch .......................... 676
Heated steering wheel switch .... 549
Height control off switch .................316
Ignition switch........................................ 179
Light switches........................................ 219
Power door lock switch.................... 50
Power window switch........................ 101
“RSCA OFF” switch .......................... 137
Rear window defogger switch
*.................................................... 411
Transmission shift switch .................189
Window lock switch ........................... 101
Wipers and washer switch........... 236
Tachometer .............................................. 195
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ........................672
Switch ........................................................ 219
Talk switch
*............................................ 490
Telephones switch
*............................ 490
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................... 117
Engine immobilizer system ..............115 Tire inflation pressure .........................635
Tire information
Glossary ................................................. 774
Size............................................................770
Tire identification number..............769
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .... 772
Tires Chains .................................................... 366
Checking .............................................. 628
If you have a flat tire ............................ 721
Inflation pressure................................ 762
Information ........................................... 768
Pressure warning system.............. 628
Replacing ................................................. 721
Rotating tires ....................................... 628
Size............................................................ 762
Snow tires ............................................. 366
Spare tire .................................................. 721
Tire pressure warning system ................................................. 628
Tools .............................................................721
Total load capacity ............................... 364
Towing Dinghy towing .................................... 389
Emergency towing............................ 677
Trailer towing .......................................370
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Rear height control air suspension system.................................................. 702
Smart access system with push button start .......................................... 710
Steering lock system.......................... 701
Warning reflector holder.................. 558
Washer Checking ................................................627
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 366
Switch ...................................................... 236
Washing and waxing .......................... 588
Weight Cargo capacity ..................................358
Load limits ............................................. 364
Weight .....................................................752
Wheels ..................................................... 639
Wide view front & side monitor
*..................................... 286
Window glasses ...................................... 101
Window lock switch............................... 101
Windows
Power windows .................................... 101
Rear window defogger ...................... 411
Washer ................................................... 236
Windshield wiper de-icer
*................ 412
Windshield wipers ................................236
Winter driving tips ............................... 366
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ..............................47
Replacing the battery ...................... 644
Wireless remote control key...........47
WMA disc................................................. 431
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.