fuel information Lexus GX460 2015 Owner's Manual

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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving..................................24
For safety drive............................... 26
Seat belts .......................................... 28
SRS airbags ..................................... 34
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 46
Safety information for children .......................................... 52
Child restraint systems ............... 53
Installing child restraints..............57
Exhaust gas precautions.............67
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system....... 68
Alarm ................................................. 70
2. Instrument cluster Warning and indicators lights ................................................. 74
Gauges and meters ......................79
Multi-information display .......... 82
Fuel consumption information ...................................88 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 90
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ........................................ 94
Back door ........................................101
Glass hatch.................................... 106
Smart access system with push-button start .........................111
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................ 118
Rear seats........................................120
Driving position memory........... 131
Head restraints .............................136
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................139
Inside rear view mirror ............... 141
Outside rear view mirrors........143
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................146
Moon roof .......................................149
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 438
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior....................441
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 444
General maintenance...............447
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 450
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions..................................451
Hood ............................................... 454
Engine compartment ............... 455
Tires.................................................. 468
Tire inflation pressure ................475
Wheels ............................................479
Air conditioning filter ................ 481
Electronic key battery.............. 483
Checking and replacing fuses..............................................485
Headlight aim ..............................488
Light bulbs .................................... 490 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 502
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 503
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 504
If you think something is wrong...........................................509
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 510
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................................ 511
If a warning message is displayed ......................................519
If you have a flat tire .................. 533
If the engine will not start ........ 546
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...........................548
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 549
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................. 552
If your vehicle overheats ......... 555
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 558
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 562
Fuel information...........................572
Tire information............................575
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............586
Items to initialize ..........................597
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.....................................600
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................................... 601
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 603
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................................. 611 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ................................. 614
Alphabetical index ..................................618
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regarding the equipment listed below. • Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Rear seat entertainment system
• Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible for their perfor mance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/seque ntial multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 519
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 195
Applying/releasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 195
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 372
Warning buzzer/message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 521
Turn signal lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 194
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 96
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Fog lights*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Windshield wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 467
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 52 4
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 216
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 454
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 139
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 131
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 380
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 385
Audio system*2
Hands-free system*2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Instrument cluster2
2. Instrument clusterWarning and indicators lights ................................................. 74
Gauges and meters ..................... 79
Multi-information display .......... 82
Fuel consumption information ...................................88
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Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may di
ffer depending on the target region.
Ta c h o m e t e r
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (→P. 8 2 )
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Rear height control air suspension display (if equipped)
Displays the rear height mode selected ( →P. 3 3 1 )
Shift position and shift range display
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range ( →P. 1 9 0 )
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Tr i p m e t e r :
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and display different distances independently.
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related
data.
●Trip information contents (
→P. 8 3 )
Displays driving range, fuel consump-
tion and other cruising related informa-
tion
●Electronic features control contents
(→ P. 8 4 )
●Other contents ( →P. 8 5 )
Display contents
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Menu switch
Changes modes to electronic features
control mode, customization mode or
back to normal display mode.
“ENTER” switch
Changes trip information items. This
switch is also used to turn on/off elec-
tronic features controls and to change
customization settings.
Trip information items displayed can be switched by pressing the “ENTER”
switch upwards or downwards.
■Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature
• The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F(50°C).
• When the outside temperature drops below 37°F (3°C), the outside temperature
display flashes several times.
■Front tire angle
The direction of the front tires is displayed
The tire direction is displayed in 3 stages for both left and right, in accordance with
the angle of the tire.
■Driving range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity
of fuel remaining
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result,
the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
• When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updated.
■Average fuel consumption after refueling
Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehicle was last refueled
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
■Current fuel consumption
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
Switching the display
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■Eco Driving Indicator
●The vehicle speed is approximately 81 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change:
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage,
tunnel, etc.)
■When “--” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
●Average fuel consumption after refueling
●Average fuel consumption
●Average vehicle speed
●Elapsed time Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn on.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests Zone of Eco driving with current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the vehicle exceeds Zone of Eco driving,
the right side of Eco Driving Indicator Zone
Display will blink and Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in
the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in anything other than D.
●The vehicle is set to second start mode.
( → P. 1 9 1 )
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