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When trouble arises
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 pretensioner 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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When trouble arises
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 headlig ht 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 wash er 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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GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)8-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact your
Lexus dealer.
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Ge nuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specif ication. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
Automatic transmission
Fluid
capacity
*
With air-cooled type
ATF cooler11.8 qt. (11.2 L, 9.9 Imp.qt.)
Without air-cooled
type ATF cooler11.6qt. (11.0 L, 9.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of the transmissi on accompanied by vibration and, ultimately,
damage to the vehicle’s transmission.
Transfer
Oil capacity1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer Ge ar oil LF or equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W

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GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)8-1. Specifications
Steering
Free playLess than 1.18 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Tires and wheels
Ti r e s i z eP265/60R18 109H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Spare tire
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size18
 7 1 /2J
Wheel nut torque83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)

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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code

608Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................................376, 386Air conditioning filter........................ 477
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).........341 Function ................................................... 341
Active Traction Control .................... 342 Warning light ...................................... 507
Air conditioning filter ...........................477
Air conditioning system ..........376, 386 Air conditioning filter........................ 477
Airbags ........................................................ 34 Airbag operating conditions ........... 42
Airbag precautions for your child........................................ 37
Airbag warning light ........................ 507
Correct driving posture .................... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions........................ 42
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................................... 37
General airbag precautions............ 37
Locations of airbags ............................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags ..............................41
Side airbag operating conditions .............................................. 42
Side airbag precautions..................... 37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions........................ 42
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ........................................... 37
SRS airbags.............................................. 34
SRS warning light.............................. 507
Alarm ............................................................ 68 Alarm...........................................................68
Warning buzzer ................................ 507
Anchor brackets ...................................... 58 Antennas (smart access system
with push-button start) .................... 108
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ....................................................... 341 Function .................................................... 341
Warning light ....................................... 507
Armrest ...................................................... 417
Assist grip .................................................. 418
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................... 194
Automatic High Beam ......................... 195
Automatic light control system ........ 194
Automatic transmission.......................186 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 542
S mode..................................................... 188
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ..................................... 400
AVS ............................................................. 331
Back door ....................................................99
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .........................491
Wattage .................................................563
Battery ...................................................... 460 Battery checking ................................460
If the vehicle battery is discharged.........................................545
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 366
Warning light ....................................... 507
Bluetooth
®*
A
B

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Emergency flashers ............................. 498
EngineAccessory mode................................. 182
Compartment....................................... 451
Hood ....................................................... 450
How to start the engine ..................... 181
Identification number ...................... 556
If the engine will not start............... 540
Ignition switch (engine switch)....... 181
Overheating ........................................ 548
Engine compartment cover ...............451
Engine coolant....................................... 455 Capacity ................................................ 558
Checking............................................... 455
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 366
Engine immobilizer system ................. 66
Engine oil ................................................. 453 Capacity ................................................ 556
Checking................................................453
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 366
Engine switch ............................................ 181
Engine switch light ............................... 392
EDR .................................................................10 Flat tire .......................................................527
Floor mats.................................................... 24
Fluid
Automatic transmission ................. 560
Brake..........................................................561
Steering .................................................. 562
Washer ................................................... 463
Fog lights.................................................. 200 Switch ................................................. 200
Wattage .................................................563
Four-wheel drive system................... 332
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................45
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 509
Front position lights ............................... 192 Light switch............................................. 192
Wattage .................................................563
Front seats .................................................. 115 Adjustment............................................... 115
Cleaning................................................. 437
Correct driving posture .................... 26
Driving position memory.................128
Head restraints ..................................... 132
Seat heaters ..........................................390
Seat position memory .......................128
Front turn signal lights ..........................190 Replacing light bulbs .......................490
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Wattage .................................................563F
*:For vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Seat heaters ............................................ 390
Seat ventilators ........................................391
Seat position memory.......................... 128
Seats...................................................... 115, 117Adjustment .......................................115, 117
Adjustment precautions .......... 116, 127
Child seats/child restraint system installation..............................56
Cleaning ................................................. 437
Driving position memory ................ 128
Head restraint ........................................132
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 26
Seat position memory....................... 128
Ventilators .............................................. 391
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... 194
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 138
Intuitive parking assist-sensor ..................................... 234
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................. 205
Service reminder indicators ................72
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 186
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................542
Shift lock system.................................... 542
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 403
Side airbags ............................................... 34
Side mirrors ..............................................139 Adjusting and folding........................ 139
Blind Spot Monitor............................ 347
Side turn signal lights ........................... 190 Replacing light bulbs ......................... 491
Turn signal lever .................................. 190 Smart access system with
push-button start................................ 108 Antenna location................................. 108
Starting the engine ............................... 181
Snow tires ................................................ 368
Spare tire ..................................................527 Inflation pressure.................................. 471
Storage location .................................528
Spark plug ............................................... 558
Specifications......................................... 554
Speedometer ............................................. 77
Steering lock Column lock release .........................184
Steering wheel ........................................ 135 Adjustment..............................................135
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel ...................389
Steering wheel position memory.................................................128
Stop/tail lights Wattage .................................................563
Storage feature ..................................... 395
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck......... 551
Sun shade Roof ............................................................146
Sun visors.....................................................411
Switch “2nd START” button ..........................187
AVS switch ............................................. 331
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch ................................................... 347
Center differential lock/ unlock switch.................................... 333
Crawl Control switch...................... 336
Cruise control switch .............. 214, 217
“DAC” switch ...................................... 339

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Tools........................................................... 528
TowingDinghy towing ......................................180
Emergency towing........................... 500
Towing eyelet...................................... 500
Trailer Sway Control ........................ 342
Trailer towing ........................................ 162
Trailer Sway Control........................... 342
TRAC (Traction Control) ...................341
Transmission Automatic transmission ................... 186
AVS switch ............................................ 331
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................542
Trip information..........................................81
Trip meters ................................................. 78
Turn signal lights .................................... 190 Replacing light bulbs .............490, 491
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Wattage ................................................. 563
USB port
*
Valet key ..................................................... 88
Vanity lights................................................ 411 Vanity lights ............................................. 411
Wattage ................................................. 563
Vanity mirrors ........................................... 411
Vehicle identification number ......... 555
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ......341 Warning buzzers ................................. 507
Brake system ....................................... 507
Downshifting ......................................... 189
Open back door............................... 509
Open door .......................................... 509
Seat belt remainder ......................... 509
Warning lights ....................................... 507 ABS .......................................................... 507
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................................. 508
Brake system ....................................... 507
Charging system ............................... 507
KDSS....................................................... 508
LED headlight .................................... 508
Low fuel level ...................................... 509
Malfunction indicator lamp........... 507
Master warning light ....................... 509
Open door .......................................... 509
Parking brake indicator .................. 507
PCS ......................................................... 508
Seat belt reminder light ................. 509
Slip indicator ....................................... 508
SRS............................................................ 507
Tire pressure warning light .......... 509
Warning message.................................. 514
Warning reflector holder.................. 402
Washer ..................................................... 202 Checking ............................................... 463
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 366
Switch ...................................................... 202
Washing and waxing ...........................434
Wide view front & side monitor ...... 279
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