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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Headlight cleaner switch∗
Press the switch to clean the headlights.
■The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode
and the headlight switch is turned on.
■Windshield washer linked operation
When the windshield washer is operated with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode
and the headlights on, the headlight cleaners will operate once. (→P. 212)
∗: If equipped
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
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2334-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■Switching modes
The mode cannot be switched to constant speed control mode if vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode has been used. The mode also cannot be switched from constant
speed control to vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode. Turn the system off by press-
ing the “ON-OFF” button, and turn it on again.
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes. How-
ever, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle speed may decrease
below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations:
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way.
●The windshield wipers are operating at high speed (when the wiper switch is set to the
“AUTO” mode or the high speed wiper operation position).
●When second start mode is set.
●Bad weather causes the detection function to become extremely unstable.
●Multi-terrain mode is selected other than OFF.
●The center differential lock/unlock is not completed within 5 seconds while the
dynamic radar cruise control system is on.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any other rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Automatic cancelation of constant speed control
The cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in the following situations:
●Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the set vehi-
cle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●The center differential lock/unlock is not completed within 5 seconds while the
dynamic radar cruise control system is on.
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4476-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wiper)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor bo dy or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
■Precautions regarding the Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction.
If this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught or
other serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.OFF
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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )6-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated wi
th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side wiper arm
upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to their
original position, do so from the passenger side first.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wiper)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
■When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damages if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
●Traction related parts
●Steering parts
●Suspension parts
●Brake parts
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4576-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage afterthe vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessivelyworn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte- nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear
window wiper
• The wiper blades should not show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear window without streaking or skipping.
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.
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5317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with
ice A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise control system is unable to
judge vehicle-to-vehicle distance
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Turn off snow mode.
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or set
them to a mode other than AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system is
suspended
The camera sensor temperature is higher than the
operation temperature range.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Restart the LDA after driving for a while.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the sur-
rounding area on the bumper is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the
bumper.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system (if equipped); or
• The dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the
system, and then press the button again to reactivate
the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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634Alphabetical index
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Seat heaters ............................................400
Seat ventilators ....................................... 401
Seat position memory.......................... 135
Seats................................................... 122, 124Adjustment ....................................122, 124
Adjustment precautions ........ 123, 134
Child seats/child restraint system installation..............................59
Cleaning .................................................449
Driving position memory ................ 135
Head restraint ....................................... 140
Properly sitting in the seat ................28
Seat position memory....................... 135
Ventilators .............................................. 401
Sensor Automatic headlight system .........204
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 146
Intuitive parking
assist-sensor ..................................... 244
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................................... 215
Service reminder indicators ............... 78
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 194
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 198
Shift lock system...................................... 197
Shopping bag hooks .............................413
Side airbags ............................................... 36
Side mirrors .............................................. 147 Adjusting and folding .........................147
Blind Spot Monitor............................357
Side turn signal lights ..........................200 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 507
Turn signal lever ................................ 200 Smart access system with
push-button start.................................. 115
Antenna location................................... 115
Starting the engine ............................. 189
Snow tires .................................................379
Spare tire ..................................................542 Inflation pressure................................ 578
Storage location ................................. 543
Spark plug ................................................574
Specifications......................................... 570
Speedometer ............................................ 83
Steering lock Column lock release ......................... 192
Steering wheel ........................................ 143
Adjustment.............................................. 143
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel ................... 399
Steering wheel position memory.................................................135
Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 507
Storage feature ..................................... 405
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........ 567
Sun shade Roof ............................................................154
Sun visors................................................... 421
Switch “2nd START” button ..........................195
AVS switch ............................................. 341
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch ................................................... 357
Center differential lock/ unlock switch.................................... 343
Crawl Control switch ...................... 346
Cruise control switch ........... 224, 227
“DAC” switch ...................................... 349
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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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WeightCargo capacity .................................... 169
Load limits............................................... 169
Weight.................................................... 570
Wheels ......................................................488 Replacing wheels .............................. 488
Size ........................................................... 578
Window glasses ..................................... 150
Window lock switch ............................. 150
Windows ................................................... 150
Power windows ................................... 150
Rear window defogger.................... 391
Windshield wipers ..................................... 212
Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster .......................212
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .....................................................213
Windshield wiper de-icer ...................391
Winter driving tips.................................377
Wireless remote control ...................... 94
Locking/Unlocking..............................98
Replacing the battery ....................... 492
WMA disc
*
XM
® Satellite Radio*
X
*: 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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