air conditioning Lexus GX460 2013 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start ........................... 31
Wireless remote control .............. 49
Side doors .......................................... 52
Back door ........................................... 57
Glass hatch ........................................ 62
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Front seats .......................................... 67
Rear seats ............................................. 71
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 82
Head restraints................................. 86
Seat belts ........................................... 89 Steering wheel.................................. 97
Inside rear view mirror.................. 99
Outside rear view mirrors .......... 101
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.............................. 105
Moon roof ........................................ 108
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 113
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 119
Alarm.................................................... 121
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............. 124
SRS airbags ..................................... 126
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 143
Child restraint systems ............... 150
Installing child restraints ............. 155
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 ................ 398
Rear automatic air conditioning system .................. 413
Rear window defogger switch............................................... 417
Windshield wiper de-icer .......... 418
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system .................................. 419
Using the radio ............................... 421
Using the CD player ................... 429
Playing MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 437
Operating an iPod ....................... 446
Operating a USB memory....... 454
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 463
Using the AUX port.................... 465
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 466 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ......... 470
Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system ............................................ 474
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ........ 480
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ........ 483
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................................. 490
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system for cellular phones ............................ 491
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ................. 495
Making a phone call................... 503
Setting a cellular phone ............ 508
Security and system setup ......... 513
Using the phone book................. 517
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................ 525
• Personal/interior light main switch .................................. 526
• Personal/interior lights ........... 527
3Interior features
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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 529
• Glove box ..................................... 531
• Console box ................................ 532
• Coin holder.................................. 534
• Bottle holders/door pockets ......................................... 535
• Cup holders................................. 536
• Auxiliary boxes........................... 539
3-7. Other interior features Cool box ........................................... 541
Sun visors......................................... 544
Vanity mirror .................................. 545
Clock ................................................. 546
Conversation mirror................... 547
Power outlet (12 V DC) ........... 548
Power outlet (120 V AC) ........ 550
Heated steering wheel.............. 555
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 557
Armrest ........................................... 560
Coat hooks ...................................... 561
Assist grips ...................................... 562
Floor mat.......................................... 563
Luggage compartment features.......................................... 565
Garage door opener.................. 574
Compass......................................... 582
Safety Connect ............................. 587 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 596
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 601
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 604
General maintenance ................ 607
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................................... 611
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 612
Hood ................................................... 617
Engine compartment................... 618
Tires ................................................... 636
Tire inflation pressure................. 643
Wheels ............................................. 647
Air conditioning filter................. 650
Electronic key battery ................ 652
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 655
Headlight aim (vehicles with low beam halogen bulbs)....... 668
Light bulbs ....................................... 670
4Maintenance and care
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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 89
SRS driver airbag P. 126
Floor mat P. 563
Rear air conditioning system∗
Outer second seat heater switches
∗
P. 413
P. 558
Head restraints P. 86
Front seats P. 67
SRS side airbags P. 126
Console box∗
Cool box
∗
P. 532
P. 541
Cup holders∗
Auxiliary box
∗
P. 536
P. 539
Rear seats P. 71
Armrest
Cup holders P. 560
P. 536
SRS knee airbag
P. 126
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 126
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Accessory meter∗ P. 216
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Vehicles with a navigation systemSecurity indicator
P. 119, 121
Rear window defogger switch P. 417
Air conditioning system P. 398
Navigation system*Security indicator P. 119, 121
Air conditioning system*
Rear window defogger switch*
Windshield wiper de-icer P. 418
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Multi-information display (Accessory meters)∗
∗: If equipped
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data including the current outside air temperature.
● Clock ( →P. 546)
Indicates the time.
●Outside temperature
Indicates the outside temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40 °F (-40 ° C) to
122 °F (50 ° C).
●Air conditioning system display ( →P. 398)
● Rear view monitor ( →P. 285)
Automatically displayed when the shift lever is moved into R.
●Multi-terrain Monitor (if equipped) ( →P. 308)
● Wide view front & side monitor (if equipped) ( →P. 2 9 0 )
● Trip information ( →P. 217)
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising-related infor-
mation.
●Intuitive parking assist display (if equipped) (→ P. 2 7 0 )
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Elapsed time
Displays the elapsed time since the
function was last reset
The function can be reset by press-
ing and holding the “RESET” switch
when the elapsed time is displayed.
■Air conditioning system display
→ P. 398
Setting up the display
■ Setting up the information display
To set up the display, press the “DISP” switch until the desired item
appears.
If left idle for approximately 10 seconds, the display will revert to the previous
screen.
●Setting the contrast
Press the display adjustment
switch (“∧” or “ ∨”) to adjust the
contrast.
+: Strengthen
-: Weaken
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2-5. Driving information
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Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making a
turn.
● Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making a
wider than normal turning radius.
● Slow down before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery sur-
faces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.
● Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your
trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not put the transmission in D.
Transmission shift range position must be in 5 in the S mode.
● Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do not
make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill
grades.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes
too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving up a
long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in use), pull
your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. ( →P. 74 9 )
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system........... 398
Rear automatic air conditioning system............. 413
Rear window defogger switch ....................................... 417
Windshield wiper de-icer ..................................... 418
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ............................ 419
Using the radio......................... 421
Using the CD player ............. 429
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................ 437
Operating an iPod ................. 446
Operating a USB memory .................................. 454
Optimal use of the audio system ..................................... 463
Using the AUX port .............. 465
Using the steering wheel audio switches ...................... 466 3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 470
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system .......................... 474
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ...................................... 480
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ...................................... 483
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ....................................... 490
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system for cellular phones ..................... 491
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ........... 495
Making a phone call.............. 503
Setting a cellular phone ....... 508
Security and system setup ........................................ 513
Using the phone book ............ 517
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