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2-1. Driving procedures
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damag-
ing the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( →P. 7 2 1 )
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to
have your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer, differentials, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the engine or
other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
●Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift quality,
locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately dam-
age.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature
failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reduc-
ing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the
depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and
avoid deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may
affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system components.
●Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driving that
has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For scheduled mainte-
nance information, refer to the “Warranty and Services Guide”, “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.

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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
TRAC.........................................................336
Traction control .....................................336
Trailer towing..........................................370
Transmission shift switches ................ 189
Trip information display....................... 212
Trip meter ................................................. 195
Turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs........... 668, 669
Switch ........................................................ 192
Wattage.................................................. 763
Vanity lights Vanity lights ..........................................539
Wattage.................................................. 763
Vanity mirrors ............................................539
Vehicle identification number ......... 753
Vehicle load limits ................................364
Ventilators ................................................ 551
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control).....335
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 706
Open door ...............................692, 704
Open glass hatch reminder .........705
Seat belt reminder............................. 692
Third power seat.................................... 72 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................................... 690
Brake system.......................................688
Charging system ............................... 689
Kinetic dynamic suspension
system.................................................... 691
Low fuel level....................................... 692
Malfunction indicator lamp ..........689
Master warning light........................ 693
Open door ........................................... 692
PCS .......................................................... 690
Seat belt reminder light .................. 692
Slip indicator light..............................690
SRS airbags.......................................... 690
Tire pressure warning light .......... 693
Warning messages Automatic transmission fluid
temperature........................................ 701
Automatic transmission
system.................................................... 701
Brake system....................................... 706
Dynamic radar cruise control system...................................... 703, 708
Engine oil maintenance.................. 706
Engine oil pressure........................... 700
Intuitive parking assist ......................702
Low washer level .............................. 706
Open door ........................................... 704
Open glass hatch.............................. 705
Open moon roof............................... 705
Pre-collision system..............702, 707
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