power steering Lexus GX460 2017 Owner's Guide

5157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Securely attach an elastic towing
rope 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. 3 4 2 )
For models with the rear height control air suspension: Change the vehicle
height to N (normal) mode and end the vehicle height control operation.
( → P. 3 3 7 )
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 1 9 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.
Emergency towing procedure
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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )8-1. Specifications
Steering
Free playLess than 1.18 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Tires and wheels
Ti r e s i z eP265/60R18 109H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Spare tire
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size18
× 7 1 /2J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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5898-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
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624What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 1 9 1 )
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 1 5 0 )
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( →P. 1 9 1 )
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→ P. 522)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 2 0 1 )
Depending on the situation, other type s of warning buzzer may also sound.
( → P. 520, 528)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( →P. 74 )
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine. The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activate
d and the horn sounds
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635Alphabetical index
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Door lock switches ............................ 105
Driving position memory switches ................................................ 135
Emergency flashers switch ............ 510
Engine switch ........................................ 189
Fog light switch .................................... 210
Four-wheel drive control switch.................................................... 342
Headlight cleaner switch ................ 219
Height control button ...................... 337
LDA switch .......................................... 238
Light switches ...................................... 202
Moon roof switches........................... 153
Multi-terrain Monitor switch ......... 313
Multi-terrain Select switch............ 308
“ODO TRIP” button ............................84
Outside rear view mirror switches .................................................147
Parking assist........................................ 244
PCS off switch .................................... 369
Power door lock switch .................. 105
Power window switch ...................... 150
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................................... 217
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ............................. 391
Seat heater switches........................ 400
Talk switch
*
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch..................................... 143
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................................... 229
VSC OFF switch ............................... 353
Window lock switch ......................... 150
Windshield wipers and washer switch .................................... 212
Tachometer ............................................... 83
Tail lights .................................................. 202 Light switch........................................... 202
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch
*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...........................................................74
Engine immobilizer system .............. 72
Tire inflation pressure......................... 484 Maintenance data.............................. 578
Tires ............................................................476 Chains ......................................................377
Checking ............................................... 476
If you have a flat tire .......................... 542
Inflation pressure................................ 484
Information............................................583
Replacing ............................................... 542
Rotating tires ........................................ 476
Size ........................................................... 578
Snow tires .............................................. 379
Spare tire................................................ 542
Tire pressure warning
system ...................................................477
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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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