manual transmission Lexus GX460 2013 Owner's Manual

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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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■AVS (adaptive variable suspension system)
The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability. (→P. 3 2 5 )
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as
an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that you
do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start tow-
ing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less
than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. (See “Owner’s Guide”, “Warranty and Services Guide”,
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely
affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and
trailer should stabilize.
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Alphabetical index
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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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