BSM Lexus GX460 2015 Owner's Manual

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4-1. Before driving Driving 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
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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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Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being performed. 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 outside 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 indicators 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. 336)
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(if equipped)
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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■Average fuel consumption and Eco
Driving Indicator Zone Display
(→ P. 8 6 )
Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset
• The function can be reset by pressing th e “ENTER” switch for longer than 1 second
when the average fuel consumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
■Average vehicle speed
Displays the average vehicle speed since the engine was started or the func-
tion was reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “ENTER” switch for longer than 1 second
when the average vehicle speed is displayed.
■Elapsed time
Displays the elapsed time since the function was last reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “ENTER” switch for longer than 1 second
when the elapsed time is displayed.
■Display off
A blank screen is displayed
■Multi-terrain Select (if equipped) ( →P. 3 0 2 )
■Intuitive parking assist (if equipped) ( →P. 238)
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped) ( →P. 3 5 1 )
■Second start mode ( →P. 191)
Electronic features control contents
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4-1. Before drivingDriving 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 (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
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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 fro nt & 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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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)∗
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
●The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
●The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
∗: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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Display the Blind Spot Monitor on/off screen.Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display will
change modes to electronic fea-
tures control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
“BSM” appears in the multi-infor-
mation display.
Press the “ENTER” switch to change
to “ON”.
The Blind Spot Monitor indicator will
be displayed.
Each pressing of the switch turns the
Blind Spot Monitor on and off.
When on, the buzzer sounds to inform
the driver that the system is operational.
Press the menu switch to change to
the normal display.
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor system on
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■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function will not detect a vehicle
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following types of
vehicles and/or objects.
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.*
●Vehicles approaching from directly behind
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*
●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle
●Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle*
●Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle*
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: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not function cor-
rectly
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following
conditions:
●During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
●When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
●When multiple vehicles approach continuously
●Shallow angle parking
●When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
●When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
●Directly after the Blind Spot Monitor system turned on
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer
●When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehicle
●Directly after the engine is started with the BSM main switch on
●When the sensors cannot detect vehicles
because of obstacles
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning light may come on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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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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Seat heaters ............................................ 394
Seat ventilators ...................................... 395
Seat position memory............................ 131
Seats....................................................118, 120Adjustment .................................... 118, 120
Adjustment precautions ......... 119, 130
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 57
Cleaning .................................................. 441
Driving position memory .................. 131
Head restraint ....................................... 136
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 26
Seat position memory......................... 131
Ventilators ............................................ 395
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... 198
Inside rear view mirror ......................142
Intuitive parking
assist-sensor .................................... 238
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................................. 209
Service reminder indicators ................74
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 190
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 548
Shift lock system....................................548
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 407
Side airbags ............................................... 34
Side mirrors ..............................................143 Adjusting and folding ........................ 143
Blind Spot Monitor............................. 351
Side turn signal lights ............................194 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 498
Turn signal lever .................................. 194 Smart access system with
push-button start.................................... 111
Antenna location..................................... 111
Starting the engine ............................. 185
Snow tires .................................................373
Spare tire ................................................. 533 Inflation pressure................................ 570
Storage location ................................. 534
Spark plug ............................................... 566
Specifications......................................... 562
Speedometer ............................................. 79
Steering lock Column lock release ........................ 188
Steering wheel ........................................ 139
Adjustment..............................................139
Audio switches
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Heated steering wheel ................... 393
Steering wheel position memory...................................................131
Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................498
Storage feature ..................................... 399
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck....... 558
Sun shade Roof ........................................................... 150
Sun visors................................................... 415
Switch “2nd START” button ........................... 191
AVS switch ........................................... 335
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch .....................................................351
Center differential lock/ unlock switch.................................... 337
Crawl Control switch ......................340
Cruise control switch ..............218, 221
“DAC” switch ...................................... 343
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