differential Lexus GX460 2015 User Guide

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3374-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Lock the center differential when your
vehicle’s wheels get stuck in a ditch or
when driving on a slippery or bumpy
surface.
The center differential lock indicator will
come on.
Unlock the center differential after the
wheels have been freed, or after moving
to a flat, non-slippery surface.
To unlock the center differential, push the switch again.
■Shifting from H4 to L4Stop the vehicle completely with brake pedal held down.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Push and shift the four-wheel drive control switch to L4.
Maintain this condition until the low sp eed four-wheel drive indicator turns on.
■Shifting from L4 to H4
Stop the vehicle completely with brake pedal held down.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Push and shift the four-wheel drive control switch to H4.
Maintain this condition until the low sp eed four-wheel drive indicator turns off.
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Shifting between H4 and L4
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■When the four-wheel drive control switch can be operated
●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
●The shift lever is in the N position.
●The vehicle is stopped completely.
■The low speed four-wheel drive indicator
●The indicator blinks while sw
itching between H4 and L4.
●If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator continues to blink when you operate the
four-wheel drive control switch to the H4 or L4 position, stop the vehicle completely,
shift the shift lever securely into N and then operate the switch again.
●If the shift lever is moved before the low speed four-wheel drive indicator turns on/off,
the transfer mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengages both
the front and rear drive shafts from the powertrain and allows the vehicle to move
regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the indicator blinks and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the shift lever is in P. You or someone else
could be seriously injured. You must comple te the shifting of the transfer mode and
confirm that the indicator has turned off (H4) or turned on (L4).
●If the engine coolant temperature is too low, the four-wheel drive control system may
not be able to shift. When the engine is warmer operate the switch again.
If the indicator continue to blink even if doing so, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible. There may be a trouble in the four-wheel drive system.
■When the transfer mode is switched to L4
Vehicles without Multi-terrain Select:
VSC is automatically turned off. (The VSC OFF indicator will come on.)
Vehicles with Multi-terrain Select:
VSC and TRAC/Active TRAC are automatically turned off. (The VSC OFF indicator will
come on and the “TRAC OFF” will be shown on the multi-information display.)
■When the center differential lock/unlock switch can be operated
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■The center differential lock indicator
●The indicator blinks wh ile locking/unlocking the center differential.
●If the center differential lock indicator b links and the buzzer sounds when the center
differential is locked, stop the slipping or spinning and push the switch again.
If the indicator continue to blink even if doing so, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible. There may be a trouble in the four-wheel drive system.
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Driving
■Locking/unlocking the center differential
●If the operation is not completed, the center differential lock indicator blinks. If the indi-
cator does not turn off when unlocking the center differential, drive straight ahead
while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
●Avoid turning suddenly while the center differential is locked. If you do turn suddenly,
the difference in turning speeds between the front and rear wheels may have a similar
effect to braking, thus making driving difficult.
CAUTION
■While driving
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Never move the four-wheel drive control switch if the wheels have lost traction.
●Do not operate the center differential lock/unlock when the vehicle is turning or
when its wheels are spinning freely off the ground.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the center differential
●For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differential.
●Unlock the center differential after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the slippery
or bumpy surface.
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NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the engine or other
components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
●Water entering the automatic transmission
will cause deterioration in shift quality,
locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature fail-
ure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the
gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of
the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and avoid deep
water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may
affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system components.
●Always perform a maintenance inspection afte r each day of off-road driving that has
taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For scheduled maintenance
information, refer to the “Warranty and Services Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
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5077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing hooks.
Take care not to damage the vehicle
body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Set the four-wheel drive control switch in H4 and push the center differential
lock/unlock switch to unlock the center differential. ( →P. 336)
For models with the rear height control air suspension: Change the vehicle
height to N (normal) mode and press the height control OFF button to end
the vehicle height control operation. ( →P. 3 3 1 )
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 5 4 8
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the tool box. ( →P. 5 3 4 )
Emergency towing procedure
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5137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(Flashes)
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system if the light
continues flashing. ( →P. 3 3 6 )
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(Flashes)
Center differential lock indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system if the light
continues flashing. ( →P. 3 3 6 )
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that a door or the glass hatch is not fully closed
→ Check that all the doors and the glass hatch are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.5 gal. (13.1 L, 2.9
Imp. gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning
buzzer)
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Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s
seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light
(warning buzzer) turn off.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to
indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunc-
tion.
→ P. 5 1 9
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes (→ P. 5 1 5 )
•Flat tire ( →P. 5 3 3 )
→ Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does
not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the
system checked by your Lexus dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
→ Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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5157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock indicator
light blinks
Take the specified steps. ( →P. 3 3 8 )
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
■The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks
or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire
inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire inflation pressure of the spare tire is
low. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly
→ P. 4 7 2
■If the tire pressure warning light freque ntly comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 8 6 )
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help provide
traction.
Restart the engine.
Lock the center differential. (→
P. 3 3 7 )
Shift the shift lever to the D or R positi on and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Turn off TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control if these functions are ham-
pering your attempts to free the vehicle. ( →P. 3 4 7 )
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/
Trailer Sway Control.
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5678-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
Electrical system (battery)
Specific gravity reading at
68 °F (20 °C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11.8  12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all the lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Front differential
Oil capacity1.48 qt. (1.40 L, 1.23 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential
Oil capacity2.85 qt. (2.70 L, 2.38 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
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619Alphabetical index
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Bottle holders......................................... 403
BrakeFluid.......................................................... 569
Parking brake........................................ 195
Warning light .......................................... 511
Brake assist ............................................. 345
Break-in tips............................................. 155
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .................................................... 80
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................. 351 The Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................................... 356
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................................... 359
Care ................................................. 438, 441 Aluminum wheels ............................. 438
Exterior................................................... 438
Interior ...................................................... 441
Seat belts ................................................ 442
Cargo hooks .......................................... 406
Center differential................................ 336
CD player
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Chains ......................................................... 371
Child restraint system............................ 53 Booster seats, definition ....................54
Booster seats, installation.................. 63
Convertible seats, definition ............54
Convertible seats, installation..............................................60 Installing child restraint system
with LATCH system........................ 58
Installing child restraint system with seat belts...................................... 60
Installing child restraint system with top tether strap......................... 64
Infant seats, definition.......................... 54
Infant seats, installation ....................... 60
Child safety .................................................52 Airbag precautions...............................37
Back door precautions.................... 103
Battery precautions ............. 465, 554
Child restraint system......................... 53
Glass hatch precaution ................... 108
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 30
Installing child restraints .................... 57
Moon roof precautions ....................152
Power window lock switch.............146
Power window precautions ...........148
Rear door child-protectors ..............97
Removed key battery precautions .......................................484
Seat belt precautions ............................ 31
Seat heater precautions ................. 393
Child-protectors ...................................... 97
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .............................. 438
Exterior ...................................................438
Interior ....................................................... 441
Seat belts................................................ 442
Coat hooks ............................................... 421
Compass ..................................................423
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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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