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GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
●The glass hatch is closed.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked
if there is washer fluid in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

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GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Headlight cleaner switch
Press the switch to clean the headlights.
■The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode
and the headlight switch is turned on.
■Windshield washer linked operation
When the windshield washer is operated with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode
and the headlights on, the headlight cleaners will operate once. ( P. 202)
: If equipped
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

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2234-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■Switching modes
The mode cannot be switched to constant speed control mode if vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode has been used. The mode also cannot be switched from constant
speed control to vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode. Turn the system off by press-
ing the “ON-OFF” button, and turn it on again.
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes. How-
ever, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle speed may decrease
below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicl e-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations:
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way.
●The windshield wipers are oper ating at high speed (when the wiper switch is set to the
“AUTO” mode or the high speed wiper operation position).
●When second start mode is set.
●Bad weather causes the detection function to become extremely unstable.
●Multi-terrain mode is selected other than OFF.
●The center differential lock/unlock is not completed within 5 seconds while the
dynamic radar cruise control system is on.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any other rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Automatic cancelation of constant speed control
The cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in the following situations:
●Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the set vehi-
cle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●The center differential lock/unlock is not completed within 5 seconds while the
dynamic radar cruise control system is on.

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GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)6-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosio
n on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gaso line are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remo ve any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the su rfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side wiper arm
upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to their
original position, do so from the passenger side first.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehic les with rain-sensing windshield wiper)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.

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4456-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage afterthe vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessivelyworn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte- nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear
window wiper
• The wiper blades should no t show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear
window without streaking or skipping.
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

5177-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with
ice A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise control system is unable to
judge vehicle-to-vehicle distance
A buzzer also sounds.
 Tu r n o f f s n o w m o d e .
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or set
them to a mode other than AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system is
suspended
The camera sensor temperature is higher than the
operation temperature range.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Restart the LDA after driving for a while.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the sur-
rounding area on the bumper is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the
bumper.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system (if equipped); or
• The dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions

616Alphabetical index
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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
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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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Door lock switches ..............................99
Driving position memory switches ................................................ 128
Emergency flashers switch .......... 498
Engine switch .......................................... 181
Fog light switch .................................. 200
Four-wheel drive control switch.................................................... 332
Headlight cleaner switch .............. 209
Height control button ...................... 327
LDA switch ...........................................228
Light switches ....................................... 192
Moon roof switches........................... 145
Multi-terrain Monitor switch ....... 303
Multi-terrain Select switch............ 298
“ODO TRIP” button .................... 78, 81
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................ 139
Parking assist........................................ 234
PCS off switch .................................... 358
Power door lock switch ....................99
Power window switch .......................142
Rear window wiper and washer switch...................................207
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ............................. 381
Seat heater switches........................ 390
Talk switch Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch.....................................135
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ..................................................... 219
VSC OFF switch ............................... 343
Window lock switch .......................... 142
Windshield wipers and washer switch .................................. 202
Tachometer ................................................ 77
Tail lights .................................................... 192 Light switch............................................. 192
Talk switch
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Telephone switch
*
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 68
Engine immobilizer system ............. 66
Tire inflation pressure........................... 471 Maintenance data................................ 471
Tires ............................................................464 Chains ..................................................... 366
Checking ............................................... 464
If you have a flat tire .......................... 527
Inflation pressure.................................. 471
Information............................................ 567
Replacing ............................................... 527
Rotating tires ........................................ 464
Size ........................................................... 562
Snow tires ..............................................368
Spare tire................................................ 527
Tire pressure warning system .................................................. 465
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*: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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WeightCargo capacity ...................................... 161
Load limits................................................. 161
Weight.................................................... 554
Wheels ...................................................... 475 Replacing wheels ...............................475
Size ............................................................562
Window glasses ......................................142
Window lock switch .............................. 142
Windows .................................................... 142 Power windows ....................................142
Rear window defogger.................... 381
Windshield wipers ...................................202
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster .....................202
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................. 203
Windshield wiper de-icer .................. 381
Winter driving tips................................ 366
Wireless remote control ...................... 88 Locking/Unlocking..................... 92, 99
Replacing the battery ....................... 479
WMA disc
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XM
® Satellite Radio*
X
*:For vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.