theft Lexus GX460 2015 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
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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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For safety and security1
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
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681-2. Theft deterrent system
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Engine immobilizer system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a
built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
XFor vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam, Saipan and Puerto Rico
XFor vehicles sold in Canada
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-
board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
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For safety and security
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.
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Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door or glass hatch is unlo cked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The
doors will lock again automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, glass hatch and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system will
be set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors.
●Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm
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For safety and security
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door or
hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the
vehicle is locked. (→P. 553)
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■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent intruders.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make sure the
key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the battery.
■Alarm memory function
After the alarm is activated, when you unlock any door using a entry function, wireless
remote control or mechanical key, the tail lights turn on for about 2 seconds to inform
you that the system was activated.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.
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933-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to
such materials.
●Do not disassemble the keys.
●Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio
systems and induction cookers, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-fre-
quency therapy equipment.
■Carrying the electronic key on your person
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appliances that are
turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the
electronic key may interfere with the key, causing the key to not function properly.
■In case of a smart access system with push-button start malfunction or other key-
related problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to your Lexus
dealer.
■When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit
your Lexus dealer immediately with all rema ining electronic keys that were provided
with your vehicle.
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1073-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■When opening the glass hatch
●Open the glass hatch slowly and carefully.
●Use the glass hatch opener or wireless remote control when the back door is closed.
■Operation signals (when opening with the wireless remote control)
A buzzer sounds once to indicate that the glass hatch have been opened.
■Opening the glass hatch while the rear window wiper is in operation
Rear window wiper operation will stop moving. Operation will recommence after the
glass hatch has been closed.
■Function to prevent the glass hatch being locked with the electronic key inside
●When all doors are being locked, closing th e glass hatch with the electronic key left
inside the luggage compartment will sound an alarm.
In this case, the glass hatch can be opened using the entry function.
●Even when the spare electronic key is put in the luggage compartment with all the
doors locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the glass
hatch can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with you when
leaving the vehicle.
●Even when the electronic key is put in the luggage compartment with all the doors are
locked, the key may not be detected depending on the places and the surrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function cannot be
activated, causing the doors to lock when the glass hatch is closed. Make sure to check
where the key is before closing the glass hatch.
■After closing the glass hatch
Check that the glass hatch is firmly locked. If it is not firmly locked, the rear window wiper
and washer will not operate correctly.
■Customization
The glass hatch opening operation can be changed. (Customizable features: →P. 5 8 6 )
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■Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
When starting the engine or changing engine switch modesThe system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.
■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages shown on the
multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting
from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning mes-
sage on the multi-information display. ( →P. 5 1 9 )
When locking or unlocking the doors
The system can be operated when the elec-
tronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
either of the outside front door handle.
(Only the doors detecting the key can be
operated.)
When opening the glass hatch and locking
or unlocking the back door
The system can be operated when the elec-
tronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
the back door handle.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds
An attempt was made to lock
the vehicle while a door was
open.Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
An attempt was made to close
the glass hatch while the elec-
tronic key was still inside the
vehicle.Open the glass hatch
again and retrieve the
electronic key from the
vehicle.
Interior alarm pings
continuously
The engine switch was turned to
ACCESSORY mode while the
driver’s door was open (or the
driver’s door was opened while
the engine switch was in
ACCESSORY mode).
Tu r n t h e e n g i n e s w i t c h
off and close the driver’s
door.
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