high beam Lexus GX460 2013 Specifications /

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ......................... 172
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 183
Automatic transmission.............. 190
Turn signal lever ............................ 196
Parking brake ................................. 197
Horn.................................................... 198
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 199
Indicators and warning lights................................................ 202
Multi-information display (Optitron meters) .................... 208
Multi-information display (Accessory meters)................... 216
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ........................... 223
Automatic High Beam .............. 230
Fog light switch ............................. 237
Windshield wipers and washer............................................ 240
Rear window wiper and washer............................................ 246
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 249 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control .............................. 250
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................ 254
Intuitive parking assist ................ 270
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .............................................. 279
Rear view monitor system ....... 285
Wide view front & side monitor .......................................... 290
Multi-terrain Select .................... 300
Multi-terrain Monitor ................ 308
Rear height control air suspension ................................... 320
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ................. 325
Four-wheel drive system........... 326
Crawl Control ............................... 332
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) ......................... 336
Driving assist systems................. 339
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......................................... 347
2-5. Driving information Off-road precauti ons ................ 358
Cargo and luggage ..................... 363
Vehicle load limits........................ 369
Winter driving tips ........................ 371
Trailer towing ................................. 375
Dinghy towing ............................... 394
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GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 237
Parking/front side marker lights P. 223
Headlights (low beam) P. 223
Hood P. 617
Windshield wipers P. 240
Moon roof P. 108
Outside rear view mirrors P. 101
Front turn signal lights P. 196
Side turn signal lights
P. 196
Headlights (high beam)
and daytime running lights
P. 223, 228

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GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Gauge and meters P. 199Engine (ignition) switch P. 183
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 240
P. 246
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Automatic High Beam
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P. 223
P. 196
P. 237
P. 230
Center differential lock/unlock switch P. 327
Audio system* P. 419
Glove box P. 531
“RSCA OFF” switch P. 141
Emergency flasher switch P. 684
Parking brake pedal P. 197
Hood lock
release lever
P. 617
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 97
Pre-collision braking off switch P. 348

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GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle .................. 172
Engine (ignition) switch ........ 183
Automatic transmission ........ 190
Turn signal lever....................... 196
Parking brake............................ 197
Horn............................................ 198
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters................ 199
Indicators and warning lights ........................................ 202
Multi-information display (Optitron meters) ............... 208
Multi-information display (Accessory meters) ............. 216
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................... 223
Automatic High Beam ......... 230
Fog light switch ....................... 237
Windshield wipers and washer .................................... 240
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 246
Headlight cleaner switch .... 249
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2-2. Instrument cluster
GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
( P. 1 9 6 )Cruise control indicator
(P. 250, 254)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 223)“SET” indicator
( P. 250, 254)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 2 2 3 )
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
( P. 2 5 4 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 223)
(if equipped)
“LDA” indicator
(P. 2 7 9 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 2 3 0 )Slip indicator ( P. 3 4 1 )
Fog light indicator
( P. 2 3 7 )VSC OFF indicator
(P. 3 4 2 )
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 2 1 4 )
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select
indicator ( P. 300)
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on
the high beams.
When the light switch is in “AUTO”
position, the Automatic High Beam
system will be activated.
(P. 2 3 0 )
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high beams
once.
You can flash the high beams with
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GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
Automatic High Beam
: If equipped
The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to assess the
brightness of streetlights, the lights of oncoming and preceding vehicles,
etc., and automatically turns high beam on or off as necessary.
■Activating the Automatic High Beam system
Turn the headlight switch to the
“AUTO” position.
Push the lever away from you.
The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will come on when the
headlights are turned on auto-
matically to indicate that the sys-
tem is active.
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When driving
GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
■Turning the high beam on/off manually
Switching to low beam Pull the lever to original posi-
tion.
Switching to high beam Turn the light switch to
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■High beam automatic turning on or off conditions
When all of the following condit ions are fulfilled, high beam will be
automatically turned on (after approximately 1 second):
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 20 mph (32 km/h).
● The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
● There are no oncoming or preced ing vehicles with headlights or
tail lights turned on.
If any of the following conditions ar e fulfilled, high beam will be auto-
matically turned off:
● Vehicle speed drops below approximately 20 mph (32 km/h).
● The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
● Oncoming or preceding vehicles have headlights or tail lights
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■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam . Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning high beam on or off manually if necessary.
■Camera sensor detection information
●High beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:
• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve.
• When another vehicle cuts across in front of you.
●High beam may be turned off if an oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights with-
out using the headlights is detected.
●Houselights, streetlights, red traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
may cause the high beam to turn off.
●The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn high beam on
or off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of oncoming and pre-
ceding vehicles
• Road conditions (wetness, ice, snow etc.)
• The number of passengers and amount of baggage
●High beam may be turned on or off when unexpected by the driver.