suspension Lexus GX460 2020 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2020 GX460 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60R27U)

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4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ......................164
Cargo and luggage .................... 172
Vehicle load limits ....................... 176
Trailer towing (with towing hitch) .................... 177
Dinghy towing .............................. 195
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) switch .............196
Automatic transmission .......... 202
Turn signal lever ......................... 207
Parking brake ..............................208
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 209
Automatic High Beam............... 212
Fog light switch ............................. 217
Windshield wipers and washer .......................................... 218
Rear window wiper and washer ......................................... 222
Headlight cleaner switch........ 224
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 225 4-5. Using the driving support
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Lexus Safety System + ............. 229
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....................................... 235
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................................ 246
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 254
Intuitive parking assist.............. 266
Rear view monitor system.......274
Multi-terrain Se lect................... 284
Multi-terrain Monitor...............288
Rear height control air suspension ................................. 335
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension Syst em) .............. 339
Four-wheel drive system ........ 340
Crawl Control............................. 344
Downhill assist control system.......................................... 348
Driving assist systems ................351
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 357 • The Blind Spot Monitor function ......................................361
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function......................... 364
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips..................... 367
Off-road precautions............... 370
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431-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions, burns, brui sing etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the
extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the
front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars and roof side rails, may be hot for several
minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●All of the doors will be unlocked. ( P. 110)
●Fuel supply to the engi ne will be stopped. (P. 510)
●For Lexus Enform Safety Connect subscribers, if any of the following situations occur,
the system is designed to send an emerge ncy call to the response center, notifying
them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent
will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assis-
tance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically
treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency ser-
vices. ( P. 71)
• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe rear-end collision.
WARNING
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without
consulting your Lexus dealer. The SRS airb ags may malfunction or deploy (inflate)
accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pilla rs or roof side rails
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment
●Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, ka ngaroo bar, etc.), snow plows, winches or
roof luggage carrier
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD players
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability

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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
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Brake system warning light
( P. 511)
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(flashes or
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PCS warning light
(  P. 512)
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Brake system warning light
( P. 511)*1Slip indicator light
( P. 512)
*1Charging system warning
light ( P. 511)*1Kinetic dynamic suspension
system warning light
( P. 512)
*2High coolant temperature
warning light ( P. 511)
(flashes)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
( P. 513)
*2Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 511)
(flashes)
Center differential lock
indicator light ( P. 513)
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(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 511) Open door warning light
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 P. 513)
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Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 511) Low fuel level warning light
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 P. 513)
*1SRS warning light
( P. 511) Seat belt reminder light
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 P. 513)
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(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 512)*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 513)
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(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 512)*2
LDA indicator ( P. 514)

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Instrument cluster
Odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record an d display different distances independently.
Maintenance required information: • Displays the maintenance requ ired information when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
• It can be reset from of the multi-information display. ( P. 91)
Rear height control air suspension display (if equipped)
Displays the rear height mode selected ( P. 335)
Switches between odometer, trip meter
and maintenance required information
displays. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument cluster lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Changing the display
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■Eco Driving Indicator
●The shift lever is in any position other than D.
●Vehicles with adaptive variable suspension
system: The driving mode is set to sport
mode.
●The vehicle speed is approximately 81 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The drive information other than the cu rrent fuel consumption will be reset.
■Tire inflation pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few minutes to display the tire infla-
tion pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire information cannot be determined due to unfavorable
radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with temperat ure. The displayed values may also be dif-
ferent from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.
■When setting up the display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the pa rking brake, and shift the shift lever to P.
■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, the settings display using the meter control switches will be
suspended.
●When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
●When the vehicle begins to move
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly ac
celeration operation
(Eco driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on. When the acceleration exceeds
Zone of Eco driving, or when the vehicle is
stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco driv-
ing, the right side of Eco Driving Indicator
Zone Display will illuminate.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the
following conditions:
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 164
Cargo and luggage .................... 172
Vehicle load limits ....................... 176
Trailer towing (with towing hitch) ....................177
Dinghy towing .............................. 195
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 196
Automatic transmission...........202
Turn signal lever..........................207
Parking brake ............................. 208
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 209
Automatic High Beam .............. 212
Fog light switch ............................ 217
Windshield wipers and washer........................................... 218
Rear window wiper and washer.......................................... 222
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 224
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......225 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System + ............. 229
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................................ 235
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................................ 246
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 254
Intuitive parking assist .............. 266
Rear view monitor system ...... 274
Multi-terrain Select ................... 284
Multi-terrain Monitor .............. 288
Rear height control air suspension .................................335
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)............... 339
Four-wheel drive system ........340
Crawl Control ............................. 344
Downhill assist control system ..........................................348
Driving assist systems ............... 351
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 357 • The Blind Spot Monitor function ..................................... 361
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ......................... 364
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 367
Off-road precautions ............... 370

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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain the engine output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depre ss the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the sh ift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause
the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acce lerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations . Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( P. 524)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer, differentials, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Vehicles without rear height control
air suspension
Weight carrying ball position:
50.4 in. (1280.6 mm)
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Hitch receiver pin hole position:
41.1 in. (1044.2 mm)
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Vehicles with rear height control air
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Weight carrying ball position: 50.5 in. (1282.7 mm)
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Hitch receiver pin hole position: 41.2 in. (1046.6 mm)*
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Use the wire harness stored in the rear
end under the vehicle body.
Please consult your dealer when installin g trailer lights, as incorrect installation
may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply with your
state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball
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Stop your vehicle and a trailer
in line and perform the following:
●Connecting a trailer
Set the rear height control air su spension (if equipped) to N mode.
Turn off the engine switch or the re ar height control air suspension (if
equipped).
Connect the trailer.
Turn on the switch that was turned off on step .
●Disconnecting a trailer
Set the rear height control air su spension (if equipped) to N mode.
Turn off the rear height control air suspension (if equipped).
Turn off the engine switch.
Set the supporting leg of the trailer on the ground and raise the hitch by
4 in. (100 mm)
Turn on the engine switch.
Turn on the rear height control air suspension (if equipped).
Wait until vehicle height is stabilized.
Make sure the hitch is disconnected. If the hitch does not disconnect, raise the
hitch higher and repeat steps through .
Connecting and disconnecting a trailer
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■Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■Before towing
Check that the followin
g conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 560)
●Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommendation.
●All trailer lights work as required by law.
●All lights work each time you connect them.
●The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
●The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper to ngue weight, overload-
ing, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
●The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local regula-
tions. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.
No matter which class of tow hitch applies, for a
more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball setup
must be the proper height for the coupler on the
trailer.
Trailer ball
Coupler
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