steering Lexus GX460 2012 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this 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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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ................. 392
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................. 407
Rear window defogger switch................................................. 411
Windshield wiper de-icer .......... 412
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system .................................. 413
Using the radio ............................... 415
Using the CD player ................... 423
Playing MP3 and WMA discs................................... 431
Operating an iPod ...................... 440
Operating a USB memory...... 448
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 457
Using the AUX port.................... 459
Using the steering wheel audio switches ........................... 460 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ......... 464
Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................................... 468
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 474
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 477
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................................... 484
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system for cellular phones .......................... 485
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ................ 489
Making a phone call.................... 497
Setting a cellular phone ............ 502
Security and system setup ........ 507
Using the phone book................... 511
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................. 519
• Personal/interior light main switch ................................. 520
• Personal/interior lights ............ 521
3Interior features

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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
4Maintenance and care

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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
∗
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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Headlight cleaner switch∗
P. 245
A
Fuel filler door opener P. 109
VSC OFF switch P. 335
Heated steering wheel switch∗
P. 549
ODO/TRIP button P. 196
Instrument cluster light control switch P. 196
Outside rear view mirrorswitches
P. 97
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

Before driving1
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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
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)
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Front seats
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch
Vertical height adjustment
switch
Lumber support adjustment
switch

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Power easy access systemWhen the driver enters and exits the vehicle, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel will automatically perform the following operations: Exiting the vehicle: When all of the
following actions have been per-
formed, the steering wheel will
move up and back to the point far-
thest away from the driver and the
seat will move backward (auto
away function):
• The shift lever has been shifted to P
•The “ENGINE START STOP”switch has been turned off
• The driver seat belt has been
unfastened
Entering the vehicle: When either
of the following actions has been
performed, the steering wheel will
move toward the driver and seat
will move forward (auto return
function):
•The “ENGINE START STOP”switch has been turned to ACCES-
SORY mode
• The driver seat belt has been fas- tened

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Active head restraintsWhen the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback dur-
ing a rear-end collision, the head
restraint moves slightly forward
and upward to help reduce the risk
of whiplash on the seat occupant.
■The auto away function for exiting the driver seat
If the seat is already close to the rearmost position, the auto away function may not
operate when the driver exits the vehicle.
■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to move.
Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may appear the head restraint inner
structure. These do not indicate problems.
Inner
structureDuring rear-end collision