engine Lexus GX460 2013 Specifications /

195
2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly. Sudden changes in engine braking may
cause the vehicle to spin or sk id, resulting in an accident.

196
2-1. Driving procedures
GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of the
driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever part-
way)
The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left (push
and hold the lever partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

199
2
When driving
GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Multi-information display
P. 2 0 8
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Rear height control air suspension display (if equipped)
P. 3 2 0
Shift position and shift range display
P. 1 9 0

201
2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
■The meters and display illuminate when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument cluster brightness adjustment
The instrument cluster brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted.
■The brightness of the instrument cluster lights
When the tail lights are on, the brightness will change. However, when the sur-
roundings are bright (daytime, etc.) turning on the tail lights will not change the
instrument cluster brightness.
In addition, the brightness of the instrument cluster lights is automatically adjusted
based on the light sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The trip meter data will be reset.
If the trip meter was displayed last, the ODO screen will be displayed after reset-
ting.
■Customization
Setting of sensitivity of the ambient ligh t sensor used for dimming the meter lights
can be changed. (Customizable features P. 7 8 8 )
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 74 9 )

205
2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turnedto IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not turn on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off. The light flashes quickly
to indicate that the system is operating.
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
( P. 3 3 2 )AIR BAG ON/OFF
indicator ( P. 1 4 3 )
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
( P. 3 3 6 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 2 7 0 )
“2nd STRT” indicator
( P. 1 9 2 )
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(P. 2 2 7 )
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(P. 3 2 6 )“RSCA OFF” indicator
(P. 1 4 1 )
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 3 2 7 )
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
( P. 3 4 7 )
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1, 3

206
2-2. Instrument cluster
GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 693, 705)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not turn on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(for driver)(for front
passenger)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1, 2*1
*1*2*2*2*1, 2*2*2*2
*2

207
2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS/Multi Terrain ABS and SRS warning
light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accid ent, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.

210
2-2. Instrument cluster
GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)●
Driving range
● Average fuel consumption after refueling
● Current fuel consumption Displays the estimated ma
ximum distance that can
be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the
tank, the display may not be updated.
• When refueling, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without
turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off,
the display may not be updated.
Displays the average fu el consumption since the
vehicle was last refueled
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a ref-
erence.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption

211
2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)●
Average fuel consumption and Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
( P. 214)
● Average vehicle speed
● Elapsed time
● Display off
A blank screen is displayed Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was reset
• The function can be reset by pressing the
“ENTER” switch for longer than 1 second when
the average fuel consumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the
engine was started or the function was reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “ENTER”
switch for longer than 1 second when the average
vehicle speed is displayed.
Displays the elapsed time since the function was
last reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “ENTER”
switch for longer than 1 second when the elapsed
time is displayed.

213
2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
■Electronic features control can be turned on/off when
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■System check display
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode,
“CHECKING” is displayed while system operation is checked. When the system
check is complete, the normal screen will return.
■Conditions for ending electronic features control
In the following situations, the electronic features control will end automatically:
●The menu switch is pressed
●Intuitive parking assist display starts operating
●The Crawl Control is operated
●The dynamic radar cruise control is operated
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert) is operated
●A warning message appears after the electronic features control screen is dis-
played