VSC Lexus GX460 2016 Navigation Manual / LEXUS 2016 GX460 (OM60M73U) User Guide
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Driving
CAUTION
■The ABS/Multi Terrain ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as excessively
worn tires on a snow covered road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick road.
■Stopping distance when the ABS/Multi Terrain ABS is operating may exceed that of
normal conditions
The ABS/Multi Terrain ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’ s stopping distance.
Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicl e in front of you, especially in the follow-
ing situations:
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■TRAC/Active TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while drivin g on slippery road
surfaces, even if the TRAC/Active TRAC system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
■Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-start assist control may not
operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
■When the VSC/Trailer Sway Control is activated
The slip indicator light flas hes. Always drive carefully.
Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator
light flashes.
■When the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed ap propriate to the road conditions. As these
are the systems to help ensure vehicle stab ility and driving force, do not turn the TRAC
or Active TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems off unless necessary.
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GX460_OM_OM60M73U_(U)4-5. Using the driving support systems
CAUTION
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total load capac-
ity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the recommended tire inflation
pressure level.
The ABS/Multi Terrain ABS, TRAC/Active
TRAC and VSC/Trailer Sway Control will
not function correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further information when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modi fying the suspension will affect the driving
assist systems, and may caus e the system to malfunction.
■Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is not able to reduce trailer sway in all situations.
Depending on many factors such as the condit ions of the vehicle, trailer, road surface,
and driving environment, the Trailer Sway Co ntrol system may not be effective. Refer to
your trailer owner’s manual for information on how to tow your trailer properly.
■If trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may caus e death or serious injury.
●Firmly grip the steering wh eel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
●Begin releasing the accelerator pedal i mmediately but very gradually to reduce
speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer
should stabilize. ( P. 1 8 0 )
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PCS (Pre-Collision system)
◆Pre-collision seat belts (front seat belts only)
If the system detects that a collision is
unavoidable, the system will retract the
seat belt before the collision occurs.
The same will happen if the driver makes an emergency braking or loses con-
trol of the vehicle. ( P. 2 9 )
However, when the VSC system is disabled, the system will not operate in the
event of skidding.
◆Pre-collision brake assist
When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision, the system applies
greater braking force in relation to ho w strongly the brake pedal is depressed.
◆Pre-collision braking
When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision, the system warns the
driver using a warning light, warning di splay and buzzer. If the system deter-
mines that a collision is unavoidable, the brakes are automatically applied to
reduce the collision speed. Pre-collisio n braking can be disabled using the
pre-collision braking off switch.
◆AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) control (if equipped)
When the system determines that there is a high possibility of a frontal colli-
sion, the AVS optimizes the damping effect ( P. 3 3 5 )
: If equipped
When the radar sensor detects possibility of a frontal collision, the pre-colli-
sion system such as the brakes and seat belts are automatically engaged to
lessen impact as well as vehicle damage.
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Driving
■The pre-collision system is operational when
●Pre-collision seat belts (situation 1):
• Vehicle speed is greater than about 4 mph (5 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehicle running ahead of you is greater than about 19 mph (30 km/h).
• The front occupants are wearing a seat belt.
●Pre-collision seat belts (situation 2):
• Vehicle speed is greater than about 19 mph (30 km/h).
• The system detects sudden braking or skidding.
• The front occupants are wearing a seat belt.
●Pre-collision brake assist:
• Vehicle speed is greater than about 19 mph (30 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehicle running ahead of you is greater than about 19 mph (30 km/h).
• The brake pedal is depressed.
●Pre-collision braking:
• The pre-collision braking off switch is not pressed.
• Vehicle speed is greater th an about 10 mph (15 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehicle running
ahead of you is greater than about 10 mph (15 km/h).
●AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) control (if equipped):
• Vehicle speed is greater than about 4 mph (5 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehicle running ahead of you is greater than about 19 mph (30 km/h).
●Pre-collision alert braking (vehicles with driver monitor system):
• The system determines that th e driver is not facing forward.
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the vehicle running ahead of you is greater than about 25 mph (40 km/h).
• Vehicle speed is greater than about 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The pre-collision braking off switch is not pressed.
• The steering is not being turned.
■Situations in which the pre-collision system does not function properly
The system may not function effectively in situations such as the following:
●On roads with sharp bends or uneven surfaces
●If a vehicle suddenly moves in front of your vehicle, such as at an intersection
●If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of your vehicle, such as when overtaking
●In inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or sand storms
●When your vehicle is skidding with the VSC system off
●When an extreme change in vehicle height occurs
●When the axis of the radar is out of adjustment
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5137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Pre-collision system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is
not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
( P. 3 6 2 )
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision braking is disabled. ( P. 363)
• The light will turn on when the system cannot temporarily be
used. ( P. 5 2 6 )
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Multi-terrain Select (if equipped);
• The Crawl Control (if equipped);
• The downhill assist control system (if equipped);
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system;
• Active TRAC (Traction Control) system;
• Trailer Sway Control; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when any of the above systems other than the
Multi-terrain Select are operating.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
LED headlight warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlights
The LED headlights will not normally illuminate when there is a
malfunction, however it may be able to illuminate depending on the
nature of the problem.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(Flashes)
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the au tomatic headlight leveling system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Kinetic dynamic suspension system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the kin etic dynamic suspension system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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5277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
Indicates that the Crawl Contro l is canceled while in use
A buzzer also sounds.
Use the Crawl Control under the proper operating
conditions. ( P. 3 4 1 )
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Crawl Control is not available
Select the four-wheel driv ing position switch in L4
and shift the shift lever to D or R.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Crawl Control is not available
Confirm the operating conditions of the Crawl
Control.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the VSC OFF switch is pressed or second
start mode is selected while the Multi-terrain Select sys-
tem is in use
While the Multi-terrain Select system is in use, vehi-
cle stability control cannot be turned off and second
start mode cannot be activated.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Multi-terrain Select system is canceled
while in use
A buzzer also sounds.
Use the Multi-terrain Se lect system under the
proper operating conditions. ( P. 3 1 9 )
(If equipped)
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 position 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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627Alphabetical index
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Door lock switches .............................. 101
Driving position memory switches .................................................. 131
Emergency flashers switch .......... 502
Engine switch ........................................ 185
Fog light switch ...................................204
Four-wheel drive control switch....................................................336
Headlight cleaner switch .................213
Height control button ....................... 331
LDA switch ........................................... 232
Light switches ....................................... 196
Moon roof switches........................... 149
Multi-terrain Monitor switch ........307
Multi-terrain Select switch............ 302
“ODO TRIP” button ........................... 80
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................ 143
Parking assist....................................... 238
PCS off switch .....................................363
Power door lock switch .................... 101
Power window switch ...................... 146
Rear window wiper and washer switch...................................... 211
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........................... 385
Seat heater switches.........................394
Talk switch
*
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch.....................................139
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................................... 223
VSC OFF switch ............................... 347
Window lock switch ..........................146
Windshield wipers and washer switch .................................. 206
Tachometer ................................................ 79
Tail lights .................................................... 196 Light switch.............................................196
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch
*
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 70
Engine immobilizer system ............. 68
Tire inflation pressure..........................476 Maintenance data.............................. 570
Tires ........................................................... 468 Chains ....................................................... 371
Checking ...............................................468
If you have a flat tire .......................... 534
Inflation pressure................................ 476
Information............................................ 575
Replacing ............................................... 534
Rotating tires ........................................468
Size ........................................................... 570
Snow tires .............................................. 373
Spare tire................................................ 534
Tire pressure warning system .................................................. 469
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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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628Alphabetical index
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Tools........................................................... 535
TowingDinghy towing ...................................... 184
Emergency towing ........................... 506
Towing hooks ..................................... 507
Trailer Sway Control ........................346
Trailer towing ........................................ 166
Trailer Sway Control........................... 346
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 345
Transmission Automatic transmission ................... 190
AVS switch .......................................... 335
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 549
Trip information........................................ 83
Trip meters ..................................................79
Turn signal lights .....................................194 Replacing light bulbs ........... 495, 496
Turn signal lever .................................. 194
Wattage ................................................... 571
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................................... 415
Wattage ................................................... 571
Vanity mirrors ..........................................415
Vehicle identification number ......... 563
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 345 Warning buzzers ................................... 512
Brake system ......................................... 512
Downshifting ..........................................193
Open back door................................ 522
Open door ........................................... 522
Seat belt remainder ........................... 515
Warning lights ......................................... 512 ABS ............................................................ 512
Automatic headlight leveling system ....................................................513
Brake system ......................................... 512
Charging system ................................. 512
KDSS..........................................................513
LED headlight .......................................513
Low fuel level .........................................514
Malfunction indicator lamp............. 512
Master warning light ..........................514
Open door .............................................514
Parking brake indicator .................... 512
PCS ............................................................513
Seat belt reminder light ....................514
Slip indicator ..........................................513
SRS.............................................................. 512
Tire pressure warning light .............514
Warning message................................ 520
Warning reflector holder.................. 406
Washer ..................................................... 206 Checking ............................................... 467
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 371
Switch ...................................................... 206
Washing and waxing .......................... 438
Wide view front & side monitor ..... 283
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