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5-1. Essential information
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NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck
Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with the ground.
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■]To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could
be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer in emer-
gency towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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1Insert the jack handle extension
into the lowering socket.Lower
Raise
Place a rag under the jack handle
extension to protect the bumper.
Lower the spare tire completely to
the ground.
If the spare tire becomes caught on the suspension components, raise the
tire, pull it towards the rear of the vehicle, and begin lowering it again. Pull out the spare tire and remove
the holding bracket.
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the hold-
ing bracket.
Insert the holding bracket tab into
one of the holes in the wheel.
Raise the tire.
Pull the tire towards the rear of the vehicle when raising. After
raising, visually check that the tire is not interfering with suspen-
sion components.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers.
STEP4
STEP5
STEP1
STEP5STEP2
STEP5STEP3
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody.
●To avoid damaging the suspension system, make sure that the spare tire does not
interfere with the suspension components when stowed.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the
tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. (→P. 6 3 7 )
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1:Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles without rear height control air suspension
*3: Vehicles with rear height control air suspension
*4: Vehicles without an antenna and roof rails
*5: Vehicles without an antenna and with roof rails
*6: Vehicles with an antenna
Overall length189.2 in. (4805 mm)
Overall width74.2 in. (1885 mm)
Overall height*1
72.0 in. (1830 mm)*2,4
71.7 in. (1820 mm)*3,4
72.6 in. (1845 mm)*2,5
72.2 in. (1835 mm)*3,5
74.2 in. (1885 mm)*2,6
73.8 in. (1875 mm)*3,6
Wheelbase109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Tr e a dFront62.4 in. (1585 mm)
Rear62.4 in. (1585 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)
With third seat
Without third seat1315 lb. (595 kg)*2
1280 lb. (580 kg)*3
1525 lb. (690 kg)
Towing capacity6500 lb. (2948 kg)
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Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors ......................................53
CleaningExterior ...................................................596
Interior ...................................................... 601
Seat belts................................................602
Clock
*......................................................546
Coat hooks ............................................... 561
Coin holder .............................................534
Compass ..................................................582
Condenser .............................................. 626
Console box ...........................................532
Conversation mirror ........................... 547
Cool box.................................................... 541
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 749
Cornering assist sensors ................... 270
Crawl Control........................................332
Cruise control
Cruise control .....................................250
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 254
Cup holders ............................................536
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 126
Customizable features .......................788
Daytime running light system ..........228
DAC...........................................................336
Defogger Rear window.......................................... 417
Side mirror .............................................. 417
Dimension ................................................758
Dinghy towing ........................................ 394 Display
Dynamic radar cruise control..... 254
Multi-information display........................................208, 216
Trip information........................208, 216
Warning message ............................ 705
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............... 612
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ........................ 525
Wattage ................................................. 769
Door pocket ........................................... 535
Doors Back door ................................................. 57
Power windows ...................................105
Door lock ......................................... 49, 52
Rear door child protector.................53
Side doors................................................. 52
Side mirrors..............................................101
Downhill assist control system ........ 336
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..... 697
Driving Correct posture................................... 124
Off-road precautions...................... 358
Procedures..............................................172
Winter driving tips .............................. 371
Driving position memory...................... 82
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Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not
operate properly .............................744
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............................744
If the engine will not start ............... 740
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................................... 742
If the vehicle has discharged
battery.................................................. 746
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 693
If the warning light turns on .......... 693
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 705
If you have a flat tire .........................726
If you lose your keys .........................743
If you think something is
wrong.....................................................691
If your vehicle becomes stuck .....752
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 754
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................................685
If your vehicle overheats................ 749
Emergency flashers
Switch ......................................................684 Engine
Accessory mode................................. 183
Compartment....................................... 618
Engine switch ........................................ 183
Hood ..........................................................617
How to start the engine ................... 183
Identification number .......................759
If the engine will not start................740
Ignition switch ....................................... 183
Overheating ......................................... 749
Engine compartment cover .............. 619
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................. 763
Checking ............................................... 624
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................371
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 199
Engine immobilizer system.................. 119
Engine oil Capacity ...................................................761
Checking .............................................. 620
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................371
Engine switch .......................................... 183
Engine switch light................................ 525
Event data recorder (EDR) ................. 23E
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Switch“ENGINE START STOP”
switch .....................................................183
Engine switch ........................................183
“2nd STRT” switch .............................. 192
Center differential lock/unlock
switch ....................................................327
“DAC” switch ...................................... 336
Emergency flasher Switch ............684
Fog light switch....................................237
Hazard light Switch ..........................684
Heated steering wheel switch ....555
Height control off switch ............... 320
Ignition switch........................................183
Light switches.......................................223
Power door lock switch.....................52
Power window switch...................... 105
“RSCA OFF” switch ............................ 141
Rear window defogger switch
*.................................................. 417
Transmission shift switch ................. 193
Window lock switch ......................... 105
Wipers and washer switch........... 240
Tachometer .............................................. 199
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ...................... 680
Switch .......................................................223
Talk switch
*.............................................496
Telephones switch
*.............................496
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................... 121
Engine immobilizer system ..............119 Tire inflation pressure ......................... 643
Tire information
Glossary ................................................ 780
Size............................................................ 776
Tire identification number.............. 775
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....778
Tires Chains .......................................................371
Checking .............................................. 636
If you have a flat tire .......................... 726
Inflation pressure............................... 768
Information ............................................ 774
Pressure warning system.............. 636
Replacing ............................................... 726
Rotating tires ....................................... 636
Size........................................................... 768
Snow tires ................................................371
Spare tire ................................................ 726
Tire pressure warning system ................................................. 636
Tools ........................................................... 726
Total load capacity ...............................369
Towing Dinghy towing .....................................394
Emergency towing........................... 685
Trailer towing .......................................375
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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TRAC.........................................................340
Traction control .....................................340
Trailer towing.......................................... 375
Transmission shift switches ................ 193
Trip information display....................... 216
Trip meter ................................................. 199
Turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs............ 676, 677
Switch ........................................................196
Wattage.................................................. 769
Vanity lights Vanity lights ..........................................545
Wattage.................................................. 769
Vanity mirrors ............................................545
Vehicle identification number ......... 759
Vehicle load limits ................................369
Ventilators ...............................................557
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control).....339
Warning buzzers Brake system .........................................710
Open door ...............................697, 709
Open glass hatch reminder ........... 710
Seat belt reminder............................. 697
Third power seat................................... 76 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................................... 695
Brake system....................................... 693
Charging system ............................... 694
Kinetic dynamic suspension
system.................................................. 696
Low fuel level....................................... 697
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 694
Master warning light........................ 698
Open door ........................................... 697
PCS .......................................................... 695
Seat belt reminder light .................. 697
Slip indicator light.............................. 695
SRS airbags.......................................... 695
Tire pressure warning light .......... 698
Warning messages Automatic transmission fluid
temperature...................................... 706
Automatic transmission
system.................................................. 706
Brake system......................................... 710
Dynamic radar cruise control system........................................ 708, 712
Engine oil maintenance...................... 711
Engine oil pressure........................... 705
Intuitive parking assist ......................707
Low washer level .................................. 711
Open door ........................................... 709
Open glass hatch................................ 710
Open moon roof................................. 710
Pre-collision system................707, 712
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