power steering Lexus GX460 2014 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / LEXUS 2014 GX460 OWNERS MANUAL (OM60K80U)

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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving..................................24
For safety drive............................... 26
Seat belts .......................................... 28
SRS airbags ..................................... 34
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 45
Safety information for children ............................................51
Child restraint systems ............... 52
Installing child restraints............. 56
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 65
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system....... 66
Alarm ................................................. 68
2. Instrument cluster Warning and indicators lights .................................................72
Gauges and meters ...................... 77
Multi-information display ..........80
Fuel consumption information ................................... 86 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 88
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Side doors ........................................ 92
Back door ........................................ 99
Glass hatch.................................... 104
Smart access system with push-button start ..................... 108
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................ 115
Rear seats......................................... 117
Driving position memory..........128
Head restraints .............................132
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................135
Inside rear view mirror .............. 137
Outside rear view mirrors........139
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................. 142
Moon roof ....................................... 145
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ................ 376
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 386
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators ........ 389
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ......................... 392• Personal/interior lights main switch ............................. 393
• Personal/interior lights ...... 394
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 395
• Glove box ............................... 396
• Console box .......................... 396
• Coin holder ............................ 398
• Cup holders/bottle holders/door pockets.......................... 398
• Auxiliary boxes .....................400
Luggage compartment features ....................................... 402 5-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 409 • Cool box.................................. 409
• Sun visors ................................... 411
• Vanity mirror ............................. 411
• Conversation mirror ............ 412
• Clock .......................................... 412
• Power outlets ...........................413
• Armrest...................................... 417
• Coat hooks............................... 417
• Assist grips ...............................418
• Compass ...................................419
Garage door opener ............... 423
Safety Connect........................... 428
5Interior features

18Pictorial index
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■Switches
Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 139
Instrument cluster light control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 78
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 78
Heated steering wheel switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 389
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 343
Headlight cleaner switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Center differential lock/unlock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
Pre-collision braking off switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 358
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 142
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 142
Driving position memory buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 128
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Operation of
each component
3-1. Key information
Keys ....................................................88
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Side doors ........................................ 92
Back door......................................... 99
Glass hatch .................................... 104
Smart access system with push-button start...................... 108
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................................ 115
Rear seats ......................................... 117
Driving position memory ......... 128
Head restraints ............................ 132
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 135
Inside rear view mirror............... 137
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 139
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................142
Moon roof .......................................145

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Driving position memory
The seat and steering wheel are automatically adjusted to allow the driver to
enter and exit the vehicle easily.
When all of the following have been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel are automatically adjusted to
a position that allows driver to enter
and exit the vehicle easily.
• The shift lever has been shifted to P.
• The engine switch has been turned off.
• The driver’s seat belt has been unfas- tened.
When any of the following has been perf ormed, the driver’s seat and steering
wheel automatically return to their original positions. • The engine switch has been turn ed to ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION
ON mode.
• The driver’s seat belt has been fastened.
■Operation of the power easy access system
When exiting the vehicle, the power easy acc ess system may not operate if the seat is
already close to the rearmost position, etc.
■Customization
The seat movement amount settings of the power easy access system can be custom-
ized. (Customizable features: P. 585)
This feature automatically adjusts the dr iver’s seats, steering wheel and out-
side rear view mirrors to make enteri ng and exiting the vehicle easier or to
suit your preferences.
Power easy access system

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To sound the horn, press on or close to
the mark.
■The power adjustment type steering wheel can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
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*: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of
engine switch mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering position
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory system. ( P. 1 2 8 )
Horn
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident, result-
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
while stopped with the engine running. This
prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator ped-
als to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing th e accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in oper-
ating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress th e brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your righ t foot. Depressing the brake pedal using
your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving
will not cause loss of steering or braking co ntrol, but the power assist to these systems
will be lost. This will make it more difficul t to steer and brake, so you should pull over
and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P. 4 9 9
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause th e brakes to overheat and lose effective-
ness. ( P. 1 8 6 )
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wh eel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear
view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Ev en if the legal speed limit permits it, do not
drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires.
Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle
are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake peda
ls at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain driving torque.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is ac cidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the follo wing situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. (P. 5 2 7 )
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer, differentials, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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■AVS (adaptive variable suspension system)
The suspension can be switched fo
r improvement in driveability. (P. 3 3 1 )
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as an
engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that you do not
tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start towing.
However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less than
50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the addi-
tional load. (See “Owner’s Guide”, “Warranty and Services Guide”, “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ba ll and bracket after approximately 600 miles
(1000 km) of trailer towing.
■If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely
affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer sway ing by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal i mmediately but very gradually to reduce
speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer
should stabilize.

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Driving
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the engine
switch will not be turned off but inst ead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Per-
form the following procedure to turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that the indicator on the engine switch is illuminated in amber and then
press the engine switch once.
Check that the indicator on the engine switch is off.
■Auto power off function
When the shift lever is in P, if the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
with the engine not running for more than 20 minutes (ACCESSORY mode) or one
hour (IGNITION ON mode), the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the
engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when
the engine is not running.
■Operation of the engine switch
When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch is
pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch mode may not change.
It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 9 0
■Conditions affe cting operation
 P. 1 1 0
■Note for the entry function
P. 111
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 66)
Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the stee ring lock function. Operating the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P
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