engine Lexus GX460 2015 Owner's Manual

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Interior features
■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.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and the ambi-
ent conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow immediately
after the “AUTO” button is pressed.
■When the outside temperature exceeds 75 °F (24 °C) and the air conditioning system
is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air conditioning system
may switch to recirculated air mode automatically.
This may also reduce fuel consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode.
●It is possible to switch to outsid e air mode at any time by pressing or
.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high. Touching “A/C”
on will dehumidify the air from the outlet s and defog the windshield effectively.
●If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the outside/recircu-
lated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing out-
side air from entering the vehicle interi or. During cooling operation, setting the
recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the tempera-
ture setting or the inside temperature.
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CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.
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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( U)
■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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ning system and defogger
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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 heaters 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 and 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 (sleeping 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)
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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 automatically 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 indicator 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 engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Seat heaters (if equipped)
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2
3
4
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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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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
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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■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:
●Personal/interior light
●Inside door handle lights
●Footwell lights
●Running board lights
■Customization
Settings (e.g. adjust the time elapsed before the interior lights automatically turn off) can
be changed. (Customizable features: →P. 5 8 6 )
Personal/interior lights
XFrontXRear
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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Other interior features
Lift the lid while pulling up the lower
lever to release the lock.
Turns the cool box on/off
When on, the indicator light comes on.
■The cool box can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the front air conditioning system is no
t in use when the cool box is turned on
The front air conditioning system is automatically turned on.
Cool box (if equipped)
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2
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■While the cool box is on
The front air conditioning system cannot be turned off.
■Items unsuitable for the cool box
●Drinks in unsealed containers
●Fragile items, perishables or anything with strong odor
●Owner’s manual, electronic devices, CDs, etc.
■When the indicator light flashes
The cool box is not operated when an
y of the following conditions occurs.
●When the air conditioning system is off
Turn the air conditioning system on also turns on the cool box.
●When outside air temperature is about 32 °F (0 °C) or below.
If the indicator light continues to flash, ther e may be a malfunction in the system. Turn the
air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■When using the cool box lid as an armrest
Slide the cool box lid forward or backward as
needed. Slide the lid while pulling up the upper
lever to release the lock.
CAUTION
Keep the cool box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an acci-
dent may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open cool box or the items
stored inside.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the cool box on longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
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