Lexus GX460 2015 Alphabetical index /

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3915-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Using the automatic mode
Press the “AUTO” button.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” button.
■If the system is operated manually in automatic mode
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic mode
indicator goes off. However, automati c mode for functions other than that
operated are maintained.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
air flow mode.
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob fully to the back of
the vehicle to close the vent.
Air conditioning controls
Air outlets
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3925-1. 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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GX460_OM_OM60L72U_(U)5-1. Using the air conditio
ning system and defogger
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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)

3945-1. 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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3955-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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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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396
GX460_OM_OM60L72U_(U)5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Personal/interior lights (
P. 3 9 8 )
Inside door handle lights
Shift lever light
Engine switch light Scuff lights
Footwell lights
Door courtesy lights
Running board lights1
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GX460_OM_OM60L72U_(U)
3975-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Off
The personal/Interior lights and interior light can be individually turned on or
off.
Door position
The personal/interior lights come on wh en a door is opened. They turn off
when the doors are closed.
On
The personal/interior lights cannot be individually turned off.
Personal/interior lights main switch
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398
GX460_OM_OM60L72U_(U)5-2. Using the interior lights
■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 6 )
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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GX460_OM_OM60L72U_(U)5-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
List of storage features
Cup holders (
P. 4 0 2 )
Auxiliary boxes ( P. 404)
Bottle holders/door pockets (P. 4 0 3 )
Glove box ( P. 4 0 0 ) Console box (if equipped)
(P. 4 0 0 )
Cool box (if equipped) (P. 4 1 3 )
Coin holder (if equipped) (P. 4 0 2 )
CAUTION
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause
the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with other
stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored
items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire
hazard.
●When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an
occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
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GX460_OM_OM60L72U_(U)5-3. Using the storage features
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
Open (push the button)
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Your vehicle is equipped with either a console box or cool box.
For vehicles with the cool box, refer to P. 413.
Lift the lid while pulling up the lower
lever to release the lock.
Glove box
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Console box (if equipped)