hood open Lexus GX460 2017 Owner's Manual

15Pictorial index
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 212
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 377
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer
*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 391
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 447
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 220
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 220
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 476
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 578
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 377
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 476
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 542
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 462
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 462
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 564
Camera*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253, 263
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 202
Parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Stop/tail lights
Hill-start assist control*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352
Downhill assist control system
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 349
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 19 4
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
( R e p l a c i n g m e t h o d : P. 4 9 9 , Wa t t s : P. 5 7 9 )
*: If equipped
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17Pictorial index
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 86
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 528
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Applying/releasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378
Warning buzzer/message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
Turn signal lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 202
Fog lights*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 10
Windshield wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 212
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4 75
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 53 3
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 510
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 462
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 143
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 135
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 386
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 386
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 391
Audio system*2
Hands-free system*2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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541-1. For safe use
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )
Safety information for children
●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental con-
tact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
●Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to avoid
children opening the door while driving or operating the power window acci-
dentally.
●Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or pinch body
parts, such as the power window, hood, back door, seats etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
CAUTION
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
(if equipped) or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely
cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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741-2. Theft deterrent system
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Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door or glass hatch is unlo cked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The
doors will lock again automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, glass hatch and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system will
be set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors.
●Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm
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751-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically lock to
prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is activated.
●While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.
●When recharging or replacing the battery.
■Alarm memory function
After the alarm is activated, when you unlock any door using a entry function, wireless
remote control or mechanical key, the tail lights turn on for about 2 seconds to inform
you that the system was activated.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door or
hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the
vehicle is locked. (→P. 5 6 2 )
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of
the system cannot be guaranteed.
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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Move the auxiliary catch lever to
side direction and lift the hood.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause
an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle battery is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12 volt
battery, you can jump start your Lexus by following the steps below.Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the situa-
tion, the alarm may activate and the
doors locked. ( →P. 7 5 )
Open the hood. ( →P. 4 6 2 )
Connecting the jumper cables acco rding to the following procedure:
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle.
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in the illus-
tration.
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s bat-
tery is discharged.
You can call your Lexus dealer, or qualified repair shop.
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5667-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the steam
has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the fans and
belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught, resulting in seri-
ous injury.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap or the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radi-
ator are hot. High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cool ed down sufficiently. Adding cool coolant
to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
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630Alphabetical index
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )
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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Meter ............................................................ 83Indicators...................................................78
Instrument panel light control .........84
Meters.........................................................83
Multi-information display ..................86
Warning lights ........................................ 78
Micro dust and pollen filter ................391
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ..................... 145
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ............................................ 391
Outside rear view mirrors ...............147
Vanity mirrors ........................................421
Moon roof................................................. 153
Jam protection function ................... 154
Operation ............................................... 153
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ..................... 86
Switching the display........................... 87
Trip information ..................................... 87
Multi-terrain Monitor ...........................313
Multi-terrain Select..............................308
Navigation system
*
Odometer .................................................. 83
Off-road precautions ......................... 380
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 572
Front differential oil ........................... 575
Rear differential oil ............................ 575
Transfer................................................... 576
Opener Back door............................................... 106
Fuel filler door.......................................222
Hood........................................................ 462
Outside rear view mirrors.................. 147 Adjusting and folding ........................ 147
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 357
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers.............................................391
Outside temperature display ............. 90
Overheating, Engine .......................... 564
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist)...................244
Parking assist monitor .........................263
Parking brake .......................................... 201 Operation................................................201
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ...............................530
Personal lights ....................................... 402 Switch ......................................................403
Wattage ................................................. 579
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