four wheel drive Lexus GX460 2015 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2015 GX460 OWNERS MANUAL (OM60L72U)

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4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ......................154
Cargo and luggage...................... 161
Vehicle load limits ........................165
Trailer towing (with towing hitch) ....................166
Dinghy towing .............................. 184
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) switch ............ 185
Automatic transmission ........... 190
Turn signal lever ............................194
Parking brake ................................195
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ..........................196
Automatic High Beam.............. 199
Fog light switch ........................... 204
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 206
Rear window wiper and washer ............................................ 211
Headlight cleaner switch..........213
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......214 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .............................. 218
Dynamic radar cruise control ........................................... 221
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 232
Intuitive parking assist .............. 238
Rear view monitor system ....... 247
Lexus parking assist monitor.........................................257
Wide view front & side monitor........................................ 283
Multi-terrain Select................... 302
Multi-terrain Monitor............... 307
Rear height control air suspension ...................................331
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)............... 335
Four-wheel drive system ......... 336
Crawl Control ............................. 340
Downhill assist control system .......................................... 343
Driving assist systems .............. 345
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).......351
• The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 356
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ........................ 359
PCS (Pre-Collision system) .......... 362
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ....................... 371
Off-road precautions ................ 374
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20Pictorial index
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Front seat heater/ventilator switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393
Height control switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
Height control OFF button
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
AV S s w i t c h
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 335
Four-wheel drive control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
Crawl Control speed selection switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340
Crawl Control ON/OFF switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340
“DAC” switch
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
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(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 1 1 )*1LED headlight system
warning light ( P. 5 1 2 )
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(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 1 1 )*1, 2Automatic headlight
leveling system warning
light ( P. 5 1 2 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( P. 5 1 1 )*1Kinetic dynamic suspension
system warning light
( P. 5 1 2 )
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(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 1 1 )*2Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
( P. 5 1 3 )
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Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 1 1 )*2Center differential lock
indicator light ( P. 5 1 3 )
*1SRS warning light
( P. 5 1 1 ) Open door warning light
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 P. 5 1 3 )
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(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 1 1 ) Low fuel level warning light
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 P. 5 1 3 )
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ABS warning light
( P. 5 1 1 ) Seat belt reminder light
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 P. 5 1 3 )
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(if equipped)
Pre-collision system
warning light ( P. 5 1 2 )*1Master warning light
( P. 5 1 3 )
*1Slip indicator light
( P. 5 1 2 )*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 5 1 3 )

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Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not
turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turn ed off. The light flashes quickly to indicate
that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outs ide rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the system is set to on.
• When the system is set to on while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicat ors do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*5: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel. “2nd STRT” indicator
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 P. 1 9 1 )
(if equipped)
“BSM” (Blind Spot
Monitor) indicator
( P. 3 5 1 )
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(  P. 3 3 6 )
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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( P. 3 5 1 )
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 3 3 7 )
*6Security indicator
( P. 6 8 , 7 0 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 2 3 8 )*1, 6“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator ( P. 4 6 )
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(if equipped)
Pre-collision system
warning light ( P. 3 6 2 )

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 154
Cargo and luggage ...................... 161
Vehicle load limits ....................... 165
Tr a i l e r t o w i n g (with towing hitch).................... 166
Dinghy towing............................... 184
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............185
Automatic transmission ............ 190
Turn signal lever ........................... 194
Parking brake ................................ 195
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 196
Automatic High Beam .............. 199
Fog light switch............................204
Windshield wipers and washer......................................... 206
Rear window wiper and washer.............................................211
Headlight cleaner switch ......... 213
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap....... 214 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .............................. 218
Dynamic radar cruise control ...........................................221
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 232
Intuitive parking assist ..............238
Rear view monitor system .......247
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 257
Wide view front & side monitor ........................................ 283
Multi-terrain Select ...................302
Multi-terrain Monitor ............... 307
Rear height control air suspension .................................. 331
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ............... 335
Four-wheel drive system ......... 336
Crawl Control .............................340
Downhill assist control system ..........................................343
Driving assist systems............... 345
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 351 • The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 356
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function......................... 359
PCS (Pre-Collision system) .......... 362
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ....................... 371
Off-road precautions ................ 374

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■The Multi-terrain Select can be operated when
The Crawl Control is off.
■When using Multi-terrain Select
The following functions cannot be switched on or off.
●VSC
●Active TRAC
●Second start mode
A message will be shown on the multi-inform ation display stating that these functions
cannot be switched using the VSC OFF swit ch or the menu and “ENTER” switches.
■When selecting a terrain mode
If you are unsure which mode is appropriate, select MOGUL when the four-wheel drive
control switch is in L4 or select MUD & SAND when it is in H4.
Guidance DisplayVehicle StatusProcedure
SHIFT TO L4LOOSE ROCK, MOGUL or ROCK
mode is selected when the four-wheel
drive control switch is in H4Set the four-wheel
drive control switch to
L4
STOP THE VEHI-
CLE AND SHIFT
THE AUTO-
MATIC TRANS-
MISSION TO NThe four-wheel drive control switch
has been shifted to H4 or L4 and
LOOSE ROCK, MOGUL or ROCK
mode is selected, but the automatic
transmission is not in N position or the
vehicle is not stopped
Stop the vehicle com-
pletely and shift the
shift lever into N
ACCELER ATE OR
DECELERATE
The center differential lock/unlock
switch is pressed when Multi-terrain
Select is operating, but the center dif-
ferential cannot be switched between
lock and unlockDrive straight ahead
while accelerating or
decelerating, or drive
in reverse
RETURN THE
FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE CON-
TROL SWITCHThe four-wheel drive control switch is
shifted when Multi-terrain Select is
operating, but the transfer cannot be
shifted to H4 or L4 positionReturn the four-wheel
drive control switch to
L4 or H4
MULTI-TERRAIN
SELECT NOT
AVA I L A B L EThe VSC, EFI, 4WD and/or Multi-ter-
rain Select system may be malfunc-
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■When it is difficult
to generate traction
MUD & SAND mode provides the largest amount of tire slippage, followed by LOOSE
ROCK, MOGUL and ROCK mode.
Drivability can be improved by selecting a mo de which provides a smaller amount of tire
slippage than the current mode when the amount of tire slippage is large, or conversely
selecting a mode which provides a larger amou nt of tire slippage than the current mode
when the amount of tire slippage is small.
■When the vehicle is stuck
Switching the transfer and differential
For the operation of the following functions, refer to the following pages.
●Four-wheel drive system ( P. 3 3 6 )
●Center differential lock ( P. 3 3 7 )
■When the TRAC or Active TRAC operates continuously
P. 3 4 8
■When the four-wheel drive control switch is in L4 position
If the Multi-terrain Select system is not op erating and the four-wheel drive control switch
is in L4, “TRAC OFF” will be shown on the multi-information display.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
The slip indicator light will come on. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
CAUTION
■When using the Multi-terrain Select
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries:
●There is a chance that the se lected mode may not be the most appropriate in terms of
road conditions such as pitch, slipperiness, undulation, etc. ( P. 3 0 2 )
●Multi-terrain Select is not intended to expa nd the limits of the vehicle. Check the road
conditions thoroughly beforehand, and drive safely and carefully.
NOTICE
■Precaution for use
The Multi-terrain Select is intended for use during off-road driving. Do not use the sys-
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■Switching the image
●When the shift lever is in D, S or N
Normal display mode: Press the Multi-terrai
n Monitor switch to display the screen.
Automatic display mode: The screen is displayed automatically.
The screen will switch each time the Multi-terrain Monitor switch is pressed. (The
switching screen differs in accord ance with the transfer range.)
●When the shift lever is in R
If the shift lever is shifted to R, the rear monitor (Lexus parking assist monitor) will
be displayed, and the screen will switch every time the Multi-terrain Monitor
switch is pressed.
Using the Multi-terrain Monitor
Four-wheel drive
control switch positionDisplay
H4
L4
Wide view front & side monitor display
Side-front simultaneous display monitor
Side-rear simultaneous display monitor
Front monitor
Side-front simultaneous display monitor
Side-rear simultaneous display monitor
Rear monitor (Lexus parking assist monitor)
Side-front simultaneous display monitor
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AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
Sport mode
For winding mountain road driving or
high speed driving
Normal mode
For normal driving
Comfort mode
When compared to normal mode, ride
comfort is improved.
■Driving mode
●Mode is suitable for heavy load or driving on a unpaved road.
●With the four-wheel drive control switch at L4, the damping effect suitable for off-road
driving will be provided, regardless of the position of the AVS switch.
: If equipped
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
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Four-wheel drive system
H4 (high speed position)
Normal driving on all types of roads.
L4 (low speed position)
Driving requiring maximum power and
traction such as climbing or descending
steep hills, off-road driving, and hard
pulling in sand or mud, etc.
The low speed four-wheel drive indica-
tor will come on.
Use the four-wheel drive control switch and center differential lock/unlock
switch to select the following transfer and center differential modes.
Four-wheel drive control switch
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