vehicle Lexus GX460 2017 Owner's Manual

622What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be made
by your Lexus dealer. ( →P. 9 5 )
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact your Lexus dealer immediately. ( →P. 9 7 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( →P. 4 9 2 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( →P. 1 9 0 )
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly du e to the condition of the radio wave.
( → P. 117)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock.
(→ P. 1 0 1 )
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting your Lexus
dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
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623What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→ P. 1 8 9 )
●Is the shift lever in P? (→ P. 1 8 9 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 1 1 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 1 9 2 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( →P. 559)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 5 6 1 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode ( →P. 1 9 8 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted fr om P even if you depress the brake
pedal
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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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625What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( →P. 5 2 8 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 520, 528.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(→ P. 5 4 2 )
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
(→ P. 5 6 7 )
A warning buzzer sounds wh
en leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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626Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ................................................ 386, 396Air conditioning filter ....................... 490
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)........ 351
Function ................................................... 351
Warning light ...................................... 520
Active Traction Control .................... 352
Air conditioning filter .......................... 490
Air conditioning system ......... 386, 396 Air conditioning filter ....................... 490
Micro dust and pollen filter ............ 391
Airbags ........................................................ 36
Airbag operating conditions ........... 44
Airbag precautions for your child........................................ 39
Airbag warning light ........................ 520
Correct driving posture ....................28
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions........................ 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions........................................... 39
General airbag precautions............39
Locations of airbags ............................36
Modification and
disposal of airbags ............................ 43
Side airbag operating
conditions .............................................. 44
Side airbag precautions..................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions........................ 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions........................................... 39
SRS airbags.............................................. 36
SRS warning light .............................. 520
Alarm Alarm........................................................... 74
Warning buzzer ................................ 520 Anchor brackets...................................... 59
Antennas (smart access system
with push-button start) ...................... 115
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ....................................................... 351Function ....................................................351
Warning light .......................................520
Armrest ..................................................... 427
Assist grip ................................................ 428
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight
leveling system................................... 204
Automatic High Beam ....................... 205
Automatic light control system ...... 202
Automatic transmission....................... 194
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 198
S mode......................................................196
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes .......................................410
AVS ............................................................. 341
Back door ..................................................105
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 506
Wattage ................................................. 579
Battery ....................................................... 472 Battery checking .................................472
If the vehicle battery is discharged...........................................561
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................377
Warning light .......................................520
Bluetooth
®*
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627Alphabetical index
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Bottle holders......................................... 409
BrakeFluid........................................................... 577
Parking brake........................................ 201
Warning light ...................................... 520
Brake assist .............................................. 351
Break-in tips............................................. 159
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .....................................................84
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 357 The Blind Spot Monitor
function ................................................362
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................................... 365
Care ................................................446, 449 Aluminum wheels ..............................446
Exterior....................................................446
Interior .....................................................449
Seat belts ............................................... 450
Cargo hooks ............................................412
Center differential................................ 342
CD player
*
Chains ........................................................377
Child restraint system............................ 55 Booster seats, definition ....................56
Booster seats, installation..................66
Convertible seats, definition ............56
Convertible seats, installation..............................................63 Installing child restraint system
with LATCH system.......................... 61
Installing child restraint system with seat belts...................................... 63
Installing child restraint system with top tether strap..........................67
Infant seats, definition.......................... 56
Infant seats, installation ....................... 63
Child safety .................................................54 Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Back door precautions.....................107
Battery precautions .............. 473, 563
Child restraint system......................... 55
Glass hatch precaution ......................112
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................32
Installing child restraints .................... 59
Moon roof precautions ....................156
Power window lock switch............ 150
Power window precautions ........... 152
Rear door child-protectors ............. 101
Removed key battery precautions ....................................... 493
Seat belt precautions .......................... 33
Seat heater precautions .................399
Child-protectors ..................................... 101
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .............................. 446
Exterior ................................................... 446
Interior ..................................................... 449
Seat belts................................................450
Coat hooks ............................................. 428
Compass ..................................................429
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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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Condenser .............................................. 469
Console box ........................................... 406
Cool box ....................................................419
Cooling system ..................................... 467Engine overheating.......................... 564
Conversation mirror ........................... 422
Crawl Control ....................................... 346
Cruise control
Cruise control...................................... 224
Dynamic radar crui se control...... 227
Cup holders ............................................408
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 36
Current fuel consumption ................... 87
Customizable features ....................... 594
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)................................................... 349
Daytime running light system .......... 204
Defogger Front windshield ................................ 390
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 391
Rear window ......................................... 391
Differential............................................... 575
Dimension ............................................... 570
Display
Multi-information display ..................86
Trip information ..................................... 87
Warning message ............................ 528
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 459
Doors............................................................ 98 Back door ........................................... 105
Door glasses ......................................... 150
Door lock ..................................................98
Open door warning light............... 522
Outside rear view mirrors ...............147
Rear door child-protector................101 Driver’s seat position memory..........135
Driving ........................................................158
AVS switch ............................................. 341
Break-in tips ...........................................159
Correct posture .................................... 28
Procedures ............................................ 158
Winter drive tips .................................377
Dynamic radar cruise control .......... 227
Eco Driving Indicator ............................ 90
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electronic key ............................................94 Battery-saving function ......................117
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 558
Replacing the battery ...................... 492
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 558
If the engine will not start ...............556
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..........................561
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................................. 520
If the warning light turns on .......... 520
If you have a flat tire .......................... 542
If you lose your keys......................... 622
If you think something is wrong.................................................... 518
If your vehicle becomes stuck...................................................... 567
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....................................................512
If your vehicle overheats ................564
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Fuel ............................................................. 572Capacity ................................................. 572
Fuel gauge ................................................83
Fuel pump shut off system.............. 519
Information ...........................................580
Refueling.................................................220
Type .............................................. 220, 572
Warning light ....................................... 522
Fuel consumption information ........... 92
Fuel filler door ........................................ 220 Refueling.................................................220
Fuel gauge .................................................. 83
Fuel pump shut off system.................. 519
Fuses .......................................................... 494
Garage door opener .......................... 433
Gauges ........................................................ 83
Glass hatch ................................................ 110
Glove box ................................................ 406
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ....................................... 140
Headlights ............................................... 202 Light switch ...........................................202
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 501
Wattage ..................................................579
Headlights cleaner.................................219
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .....................................386, 396
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 391 Height control ........................................337
Hill-start assist control ....................... 352
Hood ..........................................................462
Hooks
Cargo hooks ...............................412, 413
Coat hooks ........................................... 428
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 26
Horn............................................................. 143
I/M test ..................................................... 458
Identification
Engine ..................................................... 572
Vehicle ...................................................... 571
Ignition switch (engine switch) .........189
Ignition switch light .............................. 402
Illuminated entry system ................... 404
Immobilizer system ................................. 72
Indicators .....................................................78
Initialization Moon roof ...............................................154
Power windows..................................... 151
Inside rear view mirror......................... 145
Instrument panel light control ............ 84
Interior lights .......................................... 402 Switch ......................................................403
Wattage ................................................. 579
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 543
Jack handle ............................................. 546
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................154
Power windows..................................... 151
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631Alphabetical index
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Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ....................98, 105
Wireless remote control ...................98
Keys............................................................... 94
Battery-saving function ...................... 117
Electronic key ......................................... 94
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 558
If you lose your keys ......................... 622
Key number plate ................................. 94
Keyless entry ................................98, 105
Mechanical key ......................................95
Replacing the battery ....................... 492
Wireless remote control ................... 94
KDSS ......................................................... 352 Warning light ........................................ 521
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .......... 238
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .........................462
Hood lock release lever ................. 462
Shift lever ................................................. 194
Turn signal lever ................................ 200
Wiper lever .............................................212
Lexus Enform Safety Connect........ 439
License plate lights............................... 202 Light switch ...........................................202 Light
Engine switch light ............................ 402
Fog light switch .....................................210
Headlight switch ................................ 202
Illuminated entry system................. 404
Interior light...........................................403
Interior light list .................................... 402
Personal light .......................................403
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 499
Turn signal lever .................................200
Vanity lights ............................................ 421
Wattage ................................................. 579
Welcome lighting .............................. 204
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................................... 499
Wattage ................................................. 579
Lock steering column............................ 191
Luggage cover ........................................ 414
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 459
Maintenance data.............................. 570
Maintenance requirements .......... 452
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .............................................. 453
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 520
Master warning light ........................... 528
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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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Power outlet ........................................... 423
Power windows ...................................... 150Jam protection function ..................... 151
Operation ............................................... 150
Window lock switch .......................... 150
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ............ 368
Function ................................................. 368
PCS OFF switch ............................... 369
Warning light ........................................ 521
Radiator .................................................... 469
Radio
*
Rear seat ....................................................124 Adjustment ..............................................124
Rear turn signal lights .........................200
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 504
Turn signal lever ................................ 200
Wattage ..................................................579
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 145
Outside rear view mirrors ...............147
Rear view monitor system ................ 253
Rear window defogger ........................391
Rear window wiper................................ 217
Refueling .................................................. 220 Capacity ................................................. 572
Fuel types ...................................220, 572
Opening the fuel tank cap............. 222 Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 492
Fuses ........................................................ 494
Light bulbs............................................. 499
Tires .......................................................... 542
Wireless remote control
battery.................................................. 492
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners .................................. 608
Reset the maintenance data ............ 453
Safety connect....................................... 439
Seat belts .................................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt.......................... 31
Automatic Locking Retractor .........32
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 59
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt .......................................450
Emergency Locking Retractor.................................................32
How to wear your seat belt............. 30
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................32
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 522
Seat belt pretensioners ........................ 31
Seat belt extender .................................32
SRS warning light .............................. 520
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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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