Driving the vehicle. Lexus GX460

2 When driving

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 168

Engine (ignition) switch .............. 179

Automatic transmission.............. 186

Turn signal lever ............................ 192

Parking brake ................................. 193

Horn.................................................... 194

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ..................... 195

Indicators and warning  lights................................................. 198

Multi-information display 

(Optitron meters) ..................... 204

Multi-information display 

(Accessory meters)................... 212

2-3. Operating the lights and  windshield wipers

Headlight switch............................ 219

Automatic High Beam............... 226

Fog light switch ............................. 233

Windshield wipers and  washer............................................ 236

Rear window wiper and  washer............................................ 242

Headlight cleaner switch .......... 245

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ............................... 246

Dynamic radar cruise  control........................................... 250

Intuitive parking assist ................ 266

LDA (Lane Departure 

Alert) .............................................. 275

Rear view monitor system......... 281

Wide view front & side  monitor .......................................... 286

Multi-terrain Select ..................... 296

Multi-terrain Monitor................ 304

Rear height control air  suspension .................................... 316

AVS (Adaptive Variable 

Suspension System).................. 321

Four-wheel drive system........... 322

Crawl Control............................... 328

DAC (Downhill Assist 

Control system)......................... 332

Driving assist systems................. 335

PCS (Pre-Collision 

System).......................................... 343

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2-5. Driving information

Off-road precautions................. 353

Cargo and luggage.................... 358

Vehicle load limits........................ 364

Winter driving tips ....................... 366

Trailer towing................................. 370

Dinghy towing .............................. 389

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3 Interior features

3-1. Using the air conditioning system  and defogger

Front automatic air  conditioning system ................. 392

Rear automatic air  conditioning system ................. 407

Rear window defogger  switch................................................. 411

Windshield wiper de-icer.......... 412

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system .................................. 413

Using the radio............................... 415

Using the CD player................... 423

Playing MP3 and 

WMA discs................................... 431

Operating an iPod...................... 440

Operating a USB memory...... 448

Optimal use of the audio  system ............................................ 457

Using the AUX port.................... 459

Using the steering wheel  audio switches ........................... 460

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

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Bluetooth ® audio system ......... 464

Using the Bluetooth ® audio  system ........................................... 468

Operating a Bluetooth ®  enabled portable player......... 474

Setting up a Bluetooth ®  enabled portable player......... 477

Bluetooth ® audio system  setup ............................................... 484

3-4. Using the hands-free system 

(for cellular phone)

Hands-free system for  cellular phones.......................... 485

Using the hands-free system 

(for cellular phones)................ 489

Making a phone call.................... 497

Setting a cellular phone............ 502

Security and system setup........ 507

Using the phone book................... 511

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................. 519

• Personal/interior light  main switch ................................. 520

• Personal/interior lights............ 521

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3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features............... 523

• Glove box .................................... 525

• Console box................................ 526

• Coin holder................................. 528

• Bottle holders/door  pockets.......................................... 529

• Cup holders................................ 530

• Auxiliary boxes.......................... 533

3-7. Other interior features

Cool box......................................... 535

Sun visors........................................ 538

Vanity mirror.................................. 539

Clock................................................ 540

Conversation mirror.................... 541

Power outlet (12 V DC) ............ 542

Power outlet (120 V AC)......... 544

Heated steering wheel............... 549

Seat heaters and ventilators ..... 551

Armrest ............................................ 554

Coat hooks .................................... 555

Floor mat.......................................... 556

Luggage compartment  features......................................... 558

Garage door opener.................. 567

Compass.......................................... 575

Safety Connect ............................ 580

4 Maintenance and care

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle exterior.................. 588

Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior.................... 593

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4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements..... 596

General maintenance............... 598

Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M)  programs ...................................... 602

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service  precautions................................. 603

Hood ................................................ 608

Engine compartment................. 609

Tires ................................................... 628

Tire inflation pressure................. 635

Wheels ............................................. 639

Air conditioning filter.................. 642

Electronic key battery................ 644

Checking and replacing  fuses................................................ 647

Headlight aim (vehicles with low  beam halogen bulbs)............... 660

Light bulbs....................................... 662

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5 When trouble arises 6 Vehicle specifications

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers..................... 676

If your vehicle needs  to be towed.................................. 677

If you think something is  wrong ............................................ 683

Fuel pump shut off system ....... 684

Event data recorder................... 685

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns  on or a warning buzzer  sounds........................................... 688

If a warning message is  displayed...................................... 700

If you have a flat tire...................... 721

If the engine will not start .......... 735

If the shift lever cannot be  shifted from P.............................. 737

If you lose your keys.................... 738

If the electronic key does  not operate properly ............... 739

If the vehicle battery is  discharged .................................... 741

If your vehicle overheats ........... 744

If the vehicle becomes  stuck................................................ 747

If your vehicle has to be stopped  in an emergency ........................ 749

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data 

(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 752

Fuel information............................ 764

Tire information............................. 768

6-2. Customization

Customizable features............... 782

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize .......................... 802

7 For owners

Reporting safety defects  for U.S. owners.......................... 804

Seat belt instructions  for Canadian owners 

(in French)................................... 805

SRS airbag instructions  for Canadian owners 

(in French)................................... 807

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Index

Abbreviation list........................ 818

Alphabetical index .................. 820

What to do if............................... 832

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Pictorial index

Exterior

Front turn signal lights

P. 192

Moon roof

P. 104

Windshield wipers

P. 236

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 97

Side turn signal lights

P. 192

Hood

P. 608

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Headlights (high beam) and daytime running lights

P. 219, 224

Fog lights

P. 233

Parking/front side marker lights

P. 219

Headlights (low beam)

P. 219

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Roof luggage carrier 

P. 358

Rear turn signal lights

P. 192

Rear window defogger

Glass hatch

P. 411

P. 58

Rear window wiper 

P. 242

Side doors

P. 50

Fuel filler door

P. 109

Tire

● Rotation

● Replacement

● Inflation pressure

● Information

P. 628

P. 721

P. 762

P. 768

Rear side marker lights

P. 219

Back door

P. 53

License plate lights

P. 219

Stop/tail lights

P. 219

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Interior

Console box 

Cool box 

P. 526

P. 535

Seat belts

P. 85

Head restraints

P. 82

Cup holders 

Auxiliary box 

P. 530

P. 533

SRS driver airbag

P. 122

SRS knee airbag

P. 122

SRS front passenger airbag

P. 122

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Rear seats

P. 67

Armrest

Cup holders

P. 554

P. 530

Rear air conditioning system 

Outer second seat heater switches 

P. 407

P. 552

Floor mat

P. 556

Front seats

P. 63

SRS side airbags

P. 122

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Auxiliary box

Conversation mirror

P. 533

P. 541

Personal/interior lights

P. 521

Personal/interior lights

“SOS” button 

P. 520

P. 580

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 122

Vanity lights

P. 539

Vanity mirrors

Sun visors

P. 539

P. 538

Moon roof switches

P. 104

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Compass 

Garage door opener switches

P. 95

P. 575

P. 567

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Interior

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Inside door lock button

P. 50

Door lock switches

P. 50

Window lock switch

P. 101

Driving position memory switches

P. 78

Power window switches

P. 101

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Front seat heater/ventilator switch

P. 551

AUX/USB port 

P. 440, 448, 459

Height control switch 

P. 316

AVS switch 

P. 321

Cup holders

P. 530

Power outlet 

P. 542

Front seat heater/ventilator  switch

P. 551

Shift lock override button

P. 737

Shift lever

P. 186

Four-wheel drive control switch

P. 322

Crawl Control switch 

DAC switch 

P. 332

P. 328

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