warning light Lexus GX460 2021 / Owner's Guide

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Warning and indicators lights
The units used on the speedometer may di
ffer depending on the target region.
The warning and indicators lights on the instrument cluster and center panel
inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( P. 518)
*1
(flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light
(  P. 519)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 518)*1Slip indicator light
( P. 519)
*1Charging system warning
light ( P. 518)*1Kinetic dynamic suspension
system warning light
( P. 519)
*2High coolant temperature
warning light ( P. 518)
(flashes)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
( P. 520)
*2Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 518)
(flashes)
Center differential lock
indicator light ( P. 520)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 518) Open door warning light
(
 P. 520)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 518) Low fuel level warning light
(
 P. 520)
*1SRS warning light
( P. 518) Seat belt reminder light
(
 P. 520)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 519)*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 520)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 519)*2
LDA indicator ( P. 521)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a ma lfunction in a system if the lights do not
turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light is displayed on the multi-information display.
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P. 519)*2Brake Override System
warning light /Drive-Start
Control warning light
( P. 521)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P. 519)

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Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
( P. 344)
*2TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 357)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 345)
*1
(if equipped)
MUD & SAND mode
indicator ( P. 289)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 270)*1
(if equipped)
MOGUL mode indicator
( P. 289)
*2, 4PCS warning light
( P. 242)*1
(if equipped)
ROCK mode indicator
( P. 289)
*1Smart access system with
push-button start indicator
( P. 200)*1
(if equipped)
LOOSE & ROCK mode
indicator ( P. 289)
(if equipped)
BSM indicator (P. 361)
*1
(if equipped)
ROCK & DIRT mode
indicator ( P. 289)
*5, 6
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( P. 361)*1
(if equipped)
MTS AUTO indicator
( P. 289)
*1, 7Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 90)
*2, 8
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
( P. 47)
*2, 8
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
( P. 47)

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*1: This light is displayed on the multi-information display.
*2: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a ma lfunction in a system if the lights do not
turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the system is set to on.
• When the system is set to on while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, th e BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as th e ABS/Multi Terrain ABS and the SRS warning
light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not
available to help protect you in an accide nt, which could result in death or serious
injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

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■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument cluster brightness adjustment
The instrument cluster brig
htness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted.
■The brightness of the in strument cluster lights
When the tail lights are on, the brightness will change. Ho wever, when the surroundings
are bright (daytime, etc.) turn ing on the tail lights will not change the instrument cluster
brightness.
In addition, the brightness of the instrument cluster lights is automatically adjusted based
on the light sensor detecting ho w bright the surroundings are.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (P. 584)
WARNING
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information
display. At extremely low temperatures, th e information display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the dr iver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could ca use the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or
injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 553)

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The settings of the following items can be changed. (P. 584)
For functions that can be enabled or disabled, the function switches between on and
off each time is pressed.
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ( P. 250)
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)* ( P. 361)
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) ( P. 239)
■Intuitive parking assist* ( P. 270)
■Vehicle settings
●Tire pressure warning system (P. 473)
●Scheduled maintenance* (P. 449)
●Oil maintenance (P. 462)
■Meter settings
Select to set the following items.
●Language
Select to change the language on the display.
●Units
Select to change the unit for measure.
● Eco Driving Indicator Light
Select to activate/deactivate th e Eco Driving Indicator Light.
● Switch settings
You can register 1 screen as the top screen. To register, press and hold
while the desired screen is displayed.
●Initialization
Registered or changed meter settings w ill be deleted or returned to their
default setting.
*: If equipped
Settings 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:
1
2
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WARNING
■Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body
to be caught, resulting in death or serious
injury.
●When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure the sur-
rounding area is safe.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the back
door is about to open or close.
●Use caution when opening or closing the ba ck door in windy weather as it may move
abruptly in strong wind.
●The back door may suddenly shut if the back
door stopper is not locked. It is more difficult
to open or close the back door on an incline
than on a level surface, so beware of the back
door unexpectedly opening or closing by
itself. Make sure that the back door stopper is
locked and secure before using the luggage
compartment.
●Even with the back door stopper locked, the
back door stopper may unlock and the back
door may close when excessive force such as
a strong wind is applied to the back door. Take
extra care to prevent any part of your body
from being caught.
●When closing the back door, take extra care
to prevent your fingers etc. from being
caught. Also pay attention to your personal
belongings such as bags and ties.
●When closing the back door, make sure to
press it lightly on its ou ter surface. If the back
door handle is used to fully close the back
door, it may result in hands or arms being
caught.

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Operation of each component
WARNING
■Operating the glass hatch
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious
injury.
●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the glass hatch before opening
it. Failure to do so may cause the glass hatc h suddenly shut again after it is opened.
●When opening or closing the glass hatch, thoroughly check to make sure the sur-
rounding area is safe.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the glass
hatch is about to open or close.
●Use caution when opening or closing the gl ass hatch in windy weather as it may move
abruptly in strong wind.
●Do not pull on the glass hatch damper stay to close the glass hatch, and do not hang
on the glass hatch damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the glass hatch damper stay to break,
causing an accident.
●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the glass hatch.
Such additional weight on the glass hatch may cause the glass hatch to suddenly shut
again after it is opened.
●The glass hatch may clos e if it is not opened
fully. It is more difficult to open or close the
glass hatch on an incline than on a level sur-
face, so beware of the glass hatch unexpect-
edly opening or closin g by itself. Make sure
that the glass hatch is fully open and secure
before using the luggage compartment. Also
pay attention to your personal belongings
such as bags and ties.
●When closing the glass hatch, take extra care
to prevent your fingers etc. from being
caught. Also pay attention to your personal
belongings such as bags and ties.
●When closing the glass hatch, make sure to
press it lightly on its outer surface.