heater Lexus GX460 2017 Owner's Manual

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ...............386
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 396
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators ........ 399
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ......................... 402• Personal/interior lights main switch ............................. 403
• Personal/interior lights ...... 404
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 405
• Glove box ............................... 406
• Console box .......................... 406
• Coin holder ............................408
• Cup holders/bottle holders/door pockets..........................408
• Auxiliary boxes ...................... 410
Luggage compartment features .........................................412 5-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ..............419 • Cool box....................................419
• Sun visors .................................. 421
• Vanity mirror ............................ 421
• Conversation mirror ...........422
• Clock .........................................422
• Power outlets ......................... 423
• Armrest..................................... 427
• Coat hooks............................. 428
• Assist grips ............................. 428
• Compass ................................. 429
Garage door opener ............... 433
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect...................................... 439
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20Pictorial index
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Front seat heater/ventilator switches*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 399
Height control switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
Height control OFF button
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
AV S s w i t c h
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 341
Four-wheel drive control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 342
Crawl Control speed selection switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
Crawl Control ON/OFF switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
“DAC” switch
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 349
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5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system .............. 386
Rear air conditioning system ..........................................396
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators.........399
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list..........................402• Personal/interior lights main switch .............................403
• Personal/interior lights...... 404 5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............405• Glove box ...............................406
• Console box...........................406
• Coin holder ........................... 408
• Cup holders/bottle holders/ door pockets......................... 408
• Auxiliary boxes ...................... 410
Luggage compartment features..........................................412
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............. 419 • Cool box ................................... 419
• Sun visors ..................................421
• Vanity mirror ............................421
• Conversation mirror........... 422
• Clock ........................................ 422
• Power outlets ......................... 423
• Armrest .....................................427
• Coat hooks ............................. 428
• Assist grips.............................. 428
• Compass ................................. 429
Garage door opener................ 433
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect ...................................... 439
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ning system and defogger
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Interior features
Heated steering wheel∗/seat heaters∗/seat
ventilators
∗
Turns the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
∗: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blowing air from
the seats.
CAUTION
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
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●The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
●If the indicator light flashes, press the switch to turn the heated steering wheel off and
then press the switch again. If the indicator light still flashes, a malfunction may be
occurring. Turn the heated steering wheel off and have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Front seat
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the seat becomes.
■Rear seat For left second seat
For right second seat
High heating temperature
Low heating temperature
To turn on the seat heater, press “HI”
or “LO”.
The indicator light on “HI” or “LO”
switch indicates that the seat heater
is on.
Off
To turn off, press “OFF”.
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Seat heaters (if equipped)
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4015-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Heats the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the airflow becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
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4255-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
CAUTION
■Using a power outlet (120 V AC)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
●Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may result in electrical
shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet must be thoroughly dried
before use.
●Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
●Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
●When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices written on
their labels and in the manufacturers’ instruction manuals.
●Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter in any way. Doing
so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which could cause serious
damage or injuries. Contact your Lexus dealer for any necessary repairs.
■To prevent injuries and accidents, secure al l electric appliances before use and do not
use any appliances that may do any of the following (120 V AC):
●Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
●Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or overheating while
driving.
●Emit steam while the windows of the cabin are closed.
■To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not perform any of the
following actions (120 V AC):
●Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
●Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
●Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or feet.
●Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
●Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
●Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug (120 V AC)
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
●Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the power outlet, as this may cause a
short circuit.
●Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet. (120 V AC)
●After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid. (120 V AC)
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4516-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with LDA [Lane Departure
Alert])
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor (→P. 2 3 8 ) .
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LDA may not operate properly or may
cause a malfunction.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact
with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )8-1. Specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
(reference)With rear heater16.3 qt. (15.4 L, 13.6 Imp.qt.)
Without rear heater14.5 qt. (13.7 L, 12.1 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-basednon-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO SK20HR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
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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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