light Lexus GX460 2012 Workshop Manual

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
●Do not leave the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of time without the engine running.
●If the indicator on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is illuminated, the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always
check that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
●Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the
engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the
vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
If the “ENGINE START STOP” seems to be operating somewhat differently than
usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact your
Lexus dealer immediately.

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Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of the
driver:Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever part-
way)
The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left (push
and hold the lever partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Changing the displaySwitches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the
trip meter.
Instrument cluster light control switch
The brightness of the instrument cluster lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to
record and display different distances independently.

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■The meters and display illuminate when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument cluster brightness adjustment
The instrument cluster brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted.
■The brightness of the instrument cluster lights
When the tail lights are on, the brightness will change. However, when the sur-
roundings are bright (daytime, etc.) turning on the tail lights will not change the
instrument cluster brightness.
In addition, the brightness of the instrument cluster lights is automatically adjusted
based on the light sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The trip meter data will be reset.
If the trip meter was displayed last, the ODO screen will be displayed after reset-
ting.
■Customization
Setting of sensitivity of the ambient light sensor used for dimming the meter lights
can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 7 8 2 )
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled completely. ( →P. 74 4 )

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel (vehicles without a navigation system)

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 1 9 2 )Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 2 4 6 , 2 5 0 )
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 2 1 9 )“SET” indicator
(→ P. 2 4 6 , 2 5 0 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 2 1 9 )
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(→ P. 2 5 0 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 2 1 9 )
(if equipped)
“LDA” indicator
(→ P. 2 7 5 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 2 2 6 )Slip indicator ( →P. 337)
Fog light indicator
(→ P. 2 3 3 )VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 3 3 8 )
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 2 1 0 )
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select
indicator ( →P. 2 9 6 )
*1*1, 2
*1
*1

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turnedto IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when pre-collision braking is disabled. The lightflashes faster than usual to indica te that the system is operating.
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
(→ P. 3 2 8 )AIR BAG ON/OFF
indicator ( →P. 1 3 9 )
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(→ P. 3 3 2 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 266)
“2nd STRT” indicator
(→ P. 1 8 8 )
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 223)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(→ P. 322)“RSCA OFF” indicator
(→ P. 1 3 7 )
Center differential lock
indicator ( →P. 3 2 3 )
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(→ P. 3 4 3 )
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1, 3

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■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( →P. 688, 700)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(for driver)(for front
passenger)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1, 2*1
*1*2*2*2*1, 2*2*2*2
*2

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS/Multi Terrain ABS and SRS warning
light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.

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Electronic features control contents
●Multi-terrain Select (if equipped) ( →P. 2 9 6 )
● Intuitive parking assist (if equipped) ( →P. 266)
● AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped) ( →P. 223)
● Second start mode ( →P. 188)
■ Other contents
●Multi-terrain Select display (if equipped) ( →P. 2 9 6 )
● Intuitive parking assist display
* (if equipped) ( →P. 2 6 6 )
● Crawl Control display
* (if equipped) ( →P. 328)
● Dynamic radar cruise control display
* (if equipped) (→ P. 2 5 0 )
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert) display
* (if equipped) (→ P. 275)
● Warning messages ( →P. 7 0 0 )
Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicles systems.
● Customization
Settings (e.g.available language) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 7 8 2 )
*: Automatically displayed when the system is used