airbag 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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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................... 684
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 685
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 691
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 692
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 693
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 705
If you have a flat tire..................... 726
If the engine will not start .......... 740
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 742
If you lose your keys .................... 743
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 744
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................... 746
If your vehicle overheats ........... 749
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 752
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................... 754 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 758
Fuel information ............................ 770
Tire information............................. 774
6-2. Customization Customizable features.............. 788
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 808
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners............................ 810
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ...................................... 811
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................................... 813
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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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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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror Compass
∗
Garage door opener switches
P. 99
P. 582
P. 574
Personal/interior lights “SOS” button
∗
P. 526
P. 587
Vanity mirrors Sun visors P. 545
P. 544
Personal/interior lights P. 527
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 126
∗: If equipped
Auxiliary box
Conversation mirror P. 539
P. 547
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Moon roof switches P. 108
Vanity lights P. 545Assist grips P. 562
Assist grips P. 562
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Dynamic radar cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system and
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
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●Disclosure of the EDR data
Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a law suit
However, if necessary, Lexus may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing infor-
mation about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
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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
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1-7. Safety information
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SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They
work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious
injury.
SRS front airbags
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passen-
ger from impact with interior components
SRS knee airbags
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection
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1-7. Safety information
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SRS side and curtain shield airbagsFront SRS side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants
Rear SRS side airbags (if equipped)
Can help protect the torso of the outer second seat occupants
SRS curtain shield airbags
Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer seats
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