seats Lexus GX460 2012 Manual PDF
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4-1. Maintenance and care
4
Maintenance and care
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle inte-
rior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkalineor acidic solutions, dye, or bleach.
• Seats: Acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol.
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior
part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park
the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as
they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to
the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with
lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes
running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
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4-2. Maintenance
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
ItemsCheck points
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers
function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake lever or pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam- aged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop-erly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange
sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
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6-1. Specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
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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6-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Front auto-
matic air
condition-
ing sys-
tem
*1,2
Smog Sensor
Sensitivity
(Adjust the sen-
sitivity of
exhaust gas
sensor used for
the Efficient
Ventilation
Mode)
Standard-3 to 3O––O
Front seats
(
→P. 63)
DRIVER’S
SEAT EASY
EXIT
(The distance
the driver’s seat
moves back-
ward when exit-
ing the vehicle
can be
selected)
Full
Off
O–OO
Pa r t i a l
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Back doorBack door ................................................ 53
Wireless remote control.................... 47
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 671
Wattage ................................................. 763
Battery Battery..................................................... 623
Checking ............................................... 623
If the vehicle has discharged
battery.................................................... 741
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 366
Bluetooth
®*...............................464, 485
Bottle holders/door pockets........... 529
Brake Fluid ............................................................ 619
Parking brake ........................................ 193
Brake assist ............................................. 335
Brake in tips .............................................. 169
Brightness control Multi-information display light
control ................................................... 215
Instrument cluster light control.....196
Care Exterior .................................................. 588
Interior..................................................... 593
Seat belts ............................................... 594
Cargo capacity ..................................... 359
Cargo hooks .......................................... 558
Cargo net hooks .................................. 559 CD player/changer
*.......................... 423
Center differential lock/unlock ...... 323
Chains ....................................................... 366
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................. 146
Booster seats, installation ............... 154
Convertible seats, definition.......... 146
Convertible seats, installation ....... 154
Front passenger occupant classification system ....................... 139
Infant seats, definition ........................ 146
Infant seats, installation ..................... 154
Installing CRS with lower anchorages......................................... 152
Installing CRS with seatbelts ......... 154
Installing CRS with top straps....... 160
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................132
Battery precautions ..............623, 743
Child restraint system ....................... 146
Child-protectors .....................................51
How your child should wear
the seatbelt........................................... 88
Installing child restraints..................... 151
Moon roof precautions....................108
Power window lock switch .............. 101
Power window precautions .......... 103
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ...................... 646
Seat belt extender precautions...... 92
Seat belt precautions ..........................89
Seat heater precautions................. 553B
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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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
F
G
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Alphabetical index
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
R
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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
SeatsAdjustment..............................63, 67, 78
Adjustment precautions .......................... 66, 76, 81
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 151
Cleaning................................................. 593
Driver’s seat position memory....... 78
Folding down the second seatbacks ..................................... 69, 70
Folding down the third seats ........... 72
Head restraint......................................... 82
Properly sitting in the seat ...............120
Seat heaters ........................................... 551
Seat position memory ........................ 78
Ventilated seats ................................... 551
Service reminder indicators ............. 198
Shift lever Automatic transmission................... 186
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................737
Shift lever lighting .................................. 519
Shift lock system .................................... 737
Side airbags.............................................. 122
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............667, 669
Switch ........................................................ 219
Wattage.................................................. 763 Side mirror
Adjusting and folding .......................... 97
Mirror position memory ....................78
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 672
Smart access system with
push-button startAntenna location ................................... 32
Entry functions ........................................29
Starting the engine.............................. 179
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................762
Storage location ...................................721
Spark plug ................................................757
Specifications ......................................... 752
Speedometer .......................................... 195
Steering Column lock release ......................... 183
Fluid ...........................................................762
Steering wheel
Adjustment ...............................................93
Audio switches ................................... 460
Heated steering wheel ................... 549
Steering wheel position memory ..................................................78
Stop light
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 672
Storage feature ..................................... 523
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 747
Sun visors .................................................538