engine Lexus GX460 2014 Owner's Manual

5027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your Lexus is transported by a flat bed
truck, it should be tied down at the
locations shown in the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie down
your vehicle, the angles shaded in black
must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or
the vehicle may be damaged.
■Before emergency towing The engine switch must be in the ACCESSORY mode (engine off) or IGNITION ON
mode (engine running).
Put the four-wheel drive control switch in H4 and push the center differential lock/
unlock switch to unlock the center differential. ( →P. 3 3 2 )
Vehicles with the rear height control air suspension: Put the vehicle height in the N
mode and press the height control OFF button to turn off the rear height control air
suspension. ( →P. 3 2 7 )
Shift the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
Using a flat bed truck
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook and the elastic towing rope. Always be cautious of the sur-
roundings and other vehicles while towing.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
Doing so will lock the steerin g wheel and prevent operatio n, possibly causing an acci-
dent and resulting in death or serious injury.
●If the engine is not running, the power assi st for the brakes and steering will not func-
tion, making steering and braking more difficult.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than nor-
mal
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the engine
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
●Appreciable loss of power
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
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Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag
inflates upon collision, the fuel pump sh ut off system stops the supply of fuel to
the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and
is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pr etensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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*1: Open door warning buzzer: → P. 5 1 6
*2: Seat belt reminders:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer
sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer
sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfast ened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound
intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of
12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will
sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side
and curtain shield airbag sensors, rear side and curtain shield airbag sensors, floor sen-
sor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU
and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-
senger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags, intercon-
necting wiring and power sources. ( →P. 3 4 )
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passen-
ger is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warn-
ing light may not operate properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
■If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock indicator
light blinks
Take the specified steps. ( →P. 3 3 2 )
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■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
■The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks
or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire
inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire inflation pressure of the spare tire is
low. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly
→ P. 4 6 8
■If the tire pressure warning light freque ntly comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features →P. 5 7 8 )
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning light may come on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the
shift lever to P and wait until the warning message
and light go off. If the warning message and light go
off, you may start the vehicle again.
If the warning message and light do not go off, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmission
system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed (with the
engine switch off, and the driver’s door open) A buzzer also sounds.
→ Close the moon roof.
Indicates that engine oil level is low
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The LED headlight system;
• The automatic headlight leveling system; or
• The Automatic High Beam system (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
→Add washer fluid.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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Interior buzzerExteriorbuzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
Once 3 times The electronic key was carried out-
side the vehicle and a door other
than the driver’s door was opened
and closed while the engine switch
was in a mode other than off.
→
Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle, the shift lever was
in P and the engine switch was not
turned off.
→ Turn the engine switch off.
Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to exit the
vehicle with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first turning
the engine switch off.
→Turn the engine switch off and
lock the doors again.
Once
• An attempt was made to start the
engine without the electronic key
being present, or the electronic
key was not functioning normally.
• An attempt was made to drive when the regular key was not
inside the vehicle.
→ Confirm that the electronic key
is inside the vehicle.
(Flashes)
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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