engine Lexus GX460 2014 Specifications / LEXUS 2014 GX460 OWNERS MANUAL (OM60K80U)

3885-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Registering air conditioning settings to electronic keys
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic key and turning the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode will recall that key’s registered air conditioning settings.
●When the engine switch is turned off, the current air conditioning settings will automat-
ically be registered to the electronic key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
The system may not operate correctly if more th an one electronic key is in the vicinity or
if the smart access system with push-button start is used to unlock a passenger door.
Settings for the electronic key and the corresponding door can be changed.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.

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Interior features
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat
ventilators

Turns the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heater s heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blowing air from
the seats.
CAUTION
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel an d seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (s leeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)

3905-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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●The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automati cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
●If the indicator light flashes, press the switch to turn the heated steering wheel off and
then press the switch again. If the indicat or light still flashes, a malfunction may be
occurring. Turn the heated steering wheel off and have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Front seat
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the seat becomes.
■Rear seat
For left second seat
For right second seat
High heating temperature
Low heating temperature
To turn on the seat heater, press “HI”
or “LO”.
The indicator light on “HI” or “LO”
switch indicates that the seat heater
is on.
Off
To turn off, press “OFF”.
The seat heaters can be used when the en gine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Seat heaters (if equipped)
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3915-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Heats the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the airflow becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
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GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Personal/interior lights (
P. 3 9 4 )
Inside door handle lights
Shift lever light
Engine switch light Scuff lights
Footwell lights
Door courtesy lights
Running board lights1
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■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the presence of the
electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
open/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the engine
switch is turned off the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes:
●Pe r s o n a l /i n t e r i o r l i g h t
●Inside door handle lights
●Footwell lights
●Running board lights
■Customization
Settings (e.g. adjust the time elapsed before the interior light s automatically turn off) can
be changed. (Customizable features  P. 5 8 3 )
Personal/interior lights
FrontRear
Turns the lights on/off Turns the lights on/off
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

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Interior features
Other interior features
Lift the lid while pulling up the lower
lever to release the lock.
Tu r n s t h e c o o l b o x o n /o f f
When on, the indicator light comes on.
■The cool box can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the front air conditioning system is not in use when the cool box is turned on
The front air conditioning system is automatically turned on.
Cool box (if equipped)
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■While the cool box is on
The front air conditioning system cannot be turned off.
■Items unsuitable for the cool box
●Drinks in unsealed containers
●Fragile items, perishables or
anything with strong odor
●Owner’s manual, electronic devices, CDs, etc.
■When the indicator light flashes
The cool box is not operated when any of the following conditions occurs.
●When the air conditioning system is off
Turn the air conditioning system on also turns on the cool box.
●When outside air temperature is about 32 F (0 C) or below.
If the indicator light continues to flash, there may be a malfunction in the system. Turn the
air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■When using the cool box lid as an armrest
Slide the cool box lid forward or backward as
needed. Slide the lid while pulling up the upper
lever to release the lock.
CAUTION
Keep the cool box closed. In the event of su dden braking or sudden swerving, an acci-
dent may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open cool box or the items
stored inside.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the cool box on longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.

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4115-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to the
side.
To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide it
backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
Sun visors
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Vanity mirror
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods
when the engine is not running.

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The conversation mirror can provide the driver and the front passenger with a
view of the rear seat area without the need to turn around.
Press in the button.
To use the overhead console when the conversation mirror is open, further extend the lid.
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 P. 400)
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
■The clock is displayed when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The clock data will be reset.
Conversation mirror
Clock
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