engine Lexus GX460 2012 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 29
Wireless remote control .............. 47
Side doors ......................................... 50
Back door ........................................... 53
Glass hatch ....................................... 58
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Front seats .......................................... 63
Rear seats ........................................... 67
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 78
Head restraints................................. 82
Seat belts ........................................... 85 Steering wheel.................................. 93
Inside rear view mirror.................. 95
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 97
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................... 101
Moon roof ........................................ 104
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 109
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 115
Alarm.................................................... 117
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............. 120
SRS airbags ..................................... 122
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 139
Child restraint systems ............... 146
Installing child restraints ............... 151
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Rear seat entertainment system
• Air conditioning
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogging •Hands-free system (for cellular
phone)
• Intuitive parking assist
• Wide view front & side monitor
• Lexus Enform with Safety Connect

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 168
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 179
Automatic transmission.............. 186
Turn signal lever ............................ 192
Parking brake ................................. 193
Horn.................................................... 194
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 195
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 198
Multi-information display (Optitron meters) ..................... 204
Multi-information display (Accessory meters)................... 212
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 219
Automatic High Beam ............... 226
Fog light switch ............................. 233
Windshield wipers and washer............................................ 236
Rear window wiper and washer............................................ 242
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 245 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 246
Dynamic radar cruise control........................................... 250
Intuitive parking assist ................ 266
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .............................................. 275
Rear view monitor system ......... 281
Wide view front & side monitor .......................................... 286
Multi-terrain Select ..................... 296
Multi-terrain Monitor ................ 304
Rear height control air suspension .................................... 316
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) .................. 321
Four-wheel drive system........... 322
Crawl Control ............................... 328
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) ......................... 332
Driving assist systems................. 335
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......................................... 343
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ................. 353
Cargo and luggage .................... 358
Vehicle load limits........................ 364
Winter driving tips ....................... 366
Trailer towing ................................. 370
Dinghy towing .............................. 389
2When driving

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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 523
• Glove box .................................... 525
• Console box ................................ 526
• Coin holder................................. 528
• Bottle holders/door pockets .......................................... 529
• Cup holders................................ 530
• Auxiliary boxes.......................... 533
3-7. Other interior features Cool box ......................................... 535
Sun visors........................................ 538
Vanity mirror .................................. 539
Clock ................................................ 540
Conversation mirror.................... 541
Power outlet (12 V DC) ............ 542
Power outlet (120 V AC) ......... 544
Heated steering wheel............... 549
Seat heaters and ventilators ..... 551
Armrest ............................................ 554
Coat hooks .................................... 555
Floor mat.......................................... 556
Luggage compartment features......................................... 558
Garage door opener.................. 567
Compass.......................................... 575
Safety Connect ............................ 580 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 588
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 593
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 596
General maintenance ............... 598
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 602
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 603
Hood ................................................ 608
Engine compartment................. 609
Tires ................................................... 628
Tire inflation pressure................. 635
Wheels ............................................. 639
Air conditioning filter.................. 642
Electronic key battery ................ 644
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 647
Headlight aim (vehicles with low beam halogen bulbs) ............... 660
Light bulbs ....................................... 662
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers..................... 676
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 677
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 683
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 684
Event data recorder ................... 685
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 688
If a warning message is displayed ...................................... 700
If you have a flat tire...................... 721
If the engine will not start .......... 735
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 737
If you lose your keys .................... 738
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 739
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 741
If your vehicle overheats ........... 744
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 747
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........................ 749 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 752
Fuel information ............................ 764
Tire information............................. 768
6-2. Customization Customizable features............... 782
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 802
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................... 804
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 805
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 807
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Gauge and meters P. 195Engine (ignition) switch P. 179
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 236
P. 242
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Automatic High Beam
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P. 219
P. 192
P. 233
P. 226
Center differential lock/unlock switch P. 323
Audio system* P. 413
Glove box P. 525
“RSCA OFF” switch P. 137
Emergency flasher switch P. 676
Parking brake pedal P. 193
Hood lock
release lever
P. 608
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 93
Pre-collision braking off switch∗ P. 344

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ............................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 29
Wireless remote control ......... 47
Side doors................................... 50
Back door .................................... 53
Glass hatch ................................ 58
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel, etc.)
Front seats ................................... 63
Rear seats .................................... 67
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ........................... 78
Head restraints ......................... 82
Seat belts .................................... 85
Steering wheel ........................... 93
Inside rear view mirror ............ 95
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 97 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ......................... 101
Moon roof ................................. 104
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ............................................ 109
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ....................................... 115
Alarm............................................ 117
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 120
SRS airbags .............................. 122
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 139
Child restraint systems ......... 146
Installing child restraints........ 151

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors
(→P. 31)
Starts the engine ( →P. 1 7 9 )

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Effective range (areas within wh ich the electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
either of the outside front
door handle.
When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
When opening the glass
hatch and locking or
unlocking the back door.
This system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
the back door handle.

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AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm pings
once and exterior
alarm sounds once
for 10 seconds
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An attempt was made to lock
the doors using the entry
function while the electronic
key was still inside the pas-
senger compartmentRetrieve the electronic
key from the passenger
compartment and lock
the doors again
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle and lock the
doors without first turning the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFFTu r n t h e “ E N G I N E
START STOP” switch
OFF and lock the doors
again
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 seconds
An attempt was made to lock
the vehicle while a door is
openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors again
An attempt was made to
close the glass hatch while
the electronic key was still
inside the passenger com-
partmentOpen the glass hatch
again and retrieve the
electronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment