Lexus GX460 2012 Owner's Manual

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Abbreviation list
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
KDSSKinetic Dynamic Suspension System
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LDALane Departure Alert
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LOLow
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
NNormal
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
RDSRadio Data System
RSCARoll Sensing of Curtain Shield Airbag
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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A/CFront automatic air conditioning
system
*............................................... 392
Rear automatic air conditioning
system
*............................................... 407
ABS.............................................................335
Active traction control........................336
Adaptive front lighting system ........ 223
Adaptive variable suspension system...................................................... 321
AFS ............................................................. 223
Air conditioning filter .......................... 642
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ....................... 642
Front automatic air conditioning system
*............................................... 392
Rear automatic air conditioning system
*............................................... 407
Airbags Airbag deployment
conditions............................................. 126
Airbag precautions for your
child......................................................... 132
Airbag warning light ....................... 690
Front passenger occupant classification system........................139
General airbag precautions ............131
Locations of airbags........................... 122
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................136
Proper driving posture .....................120
Side airbag precautions ...................133
Side and curtain shield airbags deployment conditions ................. 127
Side and curtain shield airbag precautions .........................................134
SRS airbags ............................................ 122 Alarm............................................................ 117
Antenna .................................................... 420
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 335
Armrest .................................................... 554
Audio input.............................................. 459
Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 420
Audio input........................................... 459
AUX port .............................................. 459
CD player/changer ..........................423
iPod .......................................................... 440
MP3/WMA disc................................. 431
Optimal use ..........................................457
Portable music player ..................... 459
Radio ......................................................... 415
Steering wheel audio switch........ 460
USB memory ...................................... 448
Audio/video remote controls*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ........................642
Front automatic air conditioning system
*...............................................392
Rear automatic air conditioning
system
*.............................................. 407
Automatic light control system.........219
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ...................186
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................................... 737
S mode .....................................................189
AUX port
*.............................................. 459
Auxiliary box .............................. 533, 560
AVS..............................................................321
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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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Child-protectors ....................................... 51
CleaningExterior .................................................. 588
Interior .....................................................593
Seat belts................................................594
Clock
*..................................................... 540
Coat hooks ............................................. 555
Coin holder .............................................528
Compass .................................................. 575
Condenser ............................................... 618
Console box ...........................................526
Conversation mirror ............................ 541
Cool box...................................................535
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 744
Cornering assist sensors ................... 266
Crawl Control........................................328
Cruise control
Cruise control ..................................... 246
Dynamic radar cruise control .....250
Cup holders ........................................... 530
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 122
Customizable features .......................782
Daytime running light system .......... 224
DAC...........................................................332
Defogger Rear window............................................411
Side mirror ................................................411
Dimension ................................................ 752
Dinghy towing ....................................... 389 Display
Dynamic radar cruise control..... 250
Multi-information display........................................ 204, 212
Trip information........................ 204, 212
Warning message ............................ 700
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 603
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 519
Wattage ..................................................763
Door pocket ........................................... 529
Doors Back door .................................................53
Power windows .....................................101
Door lock .........................................47, 50
Rear door child protector.................. 51
Side doors................................................ 50
Side mirrors.............................................. 97
Downhill assist control system ........ 332
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..... 692
Driving Correct posture................................... 120
Off-road precautions...................... 353
Procedures............................................. 168
Winter driving tips ............................ 366
Driving position memory...................... 78
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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
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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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Hill-start assist control ....................... 336
Hood ......................................................... 608
HooksCargo ......................................................558
Cargo hooks .......................................559
Coat .........................................................555
Horn............................................................. 194
I/M test ..................................................... 602
Identification Engine ..................................................... 753
Vehicle.................................................... 753
Ignition switch .......................................... 179
Ignition switch light Ignition switch light .............................519
Illuminated entry system ....................522
Indicator lights .........................................198
Initialization
Items to initialize .................................802
Inside door handle light ....................... 519
Inside rear view mirror.......................... 95
Instrument cluster light control ........ 196
Interior lights Interior lights ..........................................519
Switch ........................................................ 521
Wattage ................................................. 763
Intuitive parking assist .........................266 Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack ..................... 721
Jack handle................................................721
Keyless entry ................................................. 47
Keys
Electronic key ......................................... 26
Engine switch .......................................... 29
If you lose your keys .........................738
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 739
Key number plate ................................. 26
Keyless entry ........................................... 47
Keys ............................................................. 26
Mechanical key ...................................... 26
Wireless remote control key .......... 47
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) ................................... 336
Lane Departure Alert ......................... 275
LDA ............................................................ 275
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 672
Light bulbs
Replacing ...............................................662
Wattage.................................................. 763
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*: 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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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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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