Bsm Lexus GX460 2021 Owner's Manual /

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4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ..................... 168
Cargo and luggage .................... 176
Vehicle load limits ...................... 180
Trailer towing (with towing hitch) ..................... 181
Dinghy towing ...............................199
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) switch ...........200
Automatic transmission .......... 206
Turn signal lever ............................ 211
Parking brake ................................ 212
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ..........................213
Automatic High Beam...............216
Fog light switch .............................221
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 222
Rear window wiper and washer ......................................... 226
Headlight cleaner switch........ 228
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 229 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System + ............. 233
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....................................... 239
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................................ 250
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 258
Intuitive parking assist.............. 270
Rear view monitor system...... 278
Multi-terrain Select...................288
Multi-terrain Monitor............... 292
Rear height control air suspension ................................. 339
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) .............. 343
Four-wheel drive system ........ 344
Crawl Control............................. 348
Downhill assist control system.......................................... 352
Driving assist systems .............. 355
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).......361 • The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 366
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function......................... 369
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips..................... 374
Off-road precautions................377
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Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
( P. 344)
*2TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 357)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 345)
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(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)
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(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)
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(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
( P. 47)
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(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
( P. 47)

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Instrument cluster
*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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Instrument cluster
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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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 168
Cargo and luggage .................... 176
Vehicle load limits .......................180
Trailer towing (with towing hitch) .................... 181
Dinghy towing .............................. 199
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .......... 200
Automatic transmission.......... 206
Turn signal lever.............................211
Parking brake ............................... 212
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 213
Automatic High Beam .............. 216
Fog light switch ............................ 221
Windshield wipers and washer.......................................... 222
Rear window wiper and washer.......................................... 226
Headlight cleaner switch ........228
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......229 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System + ............. 233
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................................ 239
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................................250
Dynamic radar cruise control .........................................258
Intuitive parking assist .............. 270
Rear view monitor system ...... 278
Multi-terrain Select .................. 288
Multi-terrain Monitor ............... 292
Rear height control air suspension ................................. 339
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)............... 343
Four-wheel drive system ........ 344
Crawl Control .............................348
Downhill assist control system .......................................... 352
Driving assist systems ..............355
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 361 • The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 366
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ......................... 369
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..................... 374
Off-road precautions ............... 377

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
●The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making th
e decision when changing lanes
●The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor

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■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to
see.
■The Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high
audio volume.
■When “BSM NOT AVAILABLE”/“ BSM not available” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
The sensor voltage has become abnormal, water, snow mud, etc., may be built up in the
vicinity of the sensor area of bumper ( P. 365). Removing the water, snow, mud, etc.,
from the vicinity of the sensor area bumper should return it to normal. Also, the sensor
may not function normally when used in extremely hot or cold weather.
■When “CHECK BSM SYSTEM”/“Check BSM sy stem” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
There may be a sensor malfunction or misa ligned. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico and Saipan

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■PCS (Pre-Collision System) (
P. 239)
■Door lock ( P. 108, 115, 547)
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)* ( P. 361)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem)OnOffO——
Adjust alert timing
(Middle)
(Far)O——
(Near)
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a
mechanical key
Driver’s door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps
All doors
unlocked in one
step
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Automatic door locking
functionShift position
linked door lock-
ing operationOff
—OOSpeed linked door
locking operation
Automatic door unlocking
function
Shift position
linked door
unlocking opera-
tionOff
—OODriver’s door
linked door
unlocking opera-
tion
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FunctionDefaultsettingCustomized setting
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)OnOffO——
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Bottle holders ......................................... 407
BrakeFluid...........................................................567
Parking brake......................................... 212
Warning light ........................................ 518
Brake assist ............................................. 355
Break-in tips..............................................170
Brake Override System.......................169
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .......................................................91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..................361 The Blind Spot Monitor function ............................................... 366
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................................... 369
Care ................................................ 442, 445 Aluminum wheels .............................. 442
Exterior.................................................... 442
Interior .....................................................445
Seat belts ................................................446
Cargo hooks ........................................... 410
Cargo net hooks ...................................... 411
Center differential................................ 344
CD player
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Chains ....................................................... 375
Child restraint system............................ 54 Booster seats, definition ....................55
Booster seats, installation..................65
Convertible seats, definition ............55
Convertible seats, installation ......... 62 Installing child restraint system
with LATCH system........................ 60
Installing child restraint system with seat belts...................................... 62
Installing child restraint system with top tether strap......................... 66
Infant seats, definition.......................... 55
Infant seats, installation....................... 62
Child safety ................................................ 53 Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Back door precautions....................... 117
Battery precautions ..............469, 552
Child restraint system......................... 54
Glass hatch precaution .................... 122
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................32
Installing child restraints .................... 58
Moon roof precautions ....................166
Power window lock switch............ 160
Power window precautions ........... 162
Rear door child-protectors ............... 111
Removed key battery precautions ....................................... 493
Seat belt precautions .......................... 33
Seat heater precautions ................. 397
Child-protectors ....................................... 111
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .............................. 442
Exterior ................................................... 442
Interior ..................................................... 445
Seat belts................................................ 446
Clock......................................................... 420
Coat hooks ............................................. 428
Compass ..................................................429
Condenser.............................................. 465
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance......... 455
Maintenance data ............................. 560
Maintenance requirements.......... 448
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required...............................................449
Malfunction indicator lamp ............... 518
Meter Indicators...................................................84
Instrument panel light control ...........91
Meters.........................................................90
Multi-information display .................. 93
Warning lights ........................................84
Micro dust and pollen filter ..............389
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ..................... 155
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .......................................... 389
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 157
Vanity mirrors ....................................... 419
Moon roof..................................................163 Jam protection function ................... 164
Operation ............................................... 163
MP3 disc
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Multi-information display ..................... 93 BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)............. 361
Crawl Control .................................... 348
Display contents .................................... 93
Drive information ..................................95
Dynamic radar cruise control..... 258
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 271
Language .............................................. 585
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......253
Multi-terrain Select........................... 288
Warning message ............................. 527 Multi-terrain Monitor ..........................292
Multi-terrain Select ............................. 288
Navigation system
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Odometer .................................................. 90
Off-road precautions .......................... 377
Oil
Engine oil ............................................... 562
Front differential oil ...........................565
Rear differential oil ............................565
Transfer...................................................566
Opener Back door................................................. 116
Fuel filler door........................................ 231
Hood........................................................458
Outside rear view mirrors .................. 157 Adjusting and folding ........................ 157
Blind Spot Monitor .............................361
Outside rear view mirror defoggers...........................................389
Outside temperature display ............. 90
Overheating, Engine .......................... 553
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist)...................270
Parking brake .......................................... 212 Operation................................................ 212
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................................. 212
Parking lights Light switch............................................. 213
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 505
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