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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in
accordance with the temperature setting, the inside temperature, outside tempera-
ture, etc.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■Automatic mode for air intake control (vehicles with a rear automatic air condi-
tioning system)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the air conditioning is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic mode
on will activate the air conditioning system.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is cold,
the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to (recirculated air) mode.
• The air conditioning syst em operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
■When outside air temperature is below 32 F (0 C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when the “A/C”
button is pressed.
■When the “A/C ON” in the multi-information display (accessory meter) flashes
Press
the “A/C” button and turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and
turn it on again. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indica-
tor light continues to flash. Turn the air co nditioning system off and have it inspected
by your Lexus dealer.

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
NOTICE
■CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or
the player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
●Do not apply oil to the CD player.
●Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●Do not insert more than one CD at a time.

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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Personal/interior lights (P. 513)
Inside door handle lights
Shift lever light (when the “ENG INE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode)
“ENGINE START STOP” switch light
Scuff lights (if equipped)
Footwell lights
Door courtesy lights
Running board lights

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3-5. Using the interior lights
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Personal/interior light main switchOFF
The personal/Interior lights and
interior light can be individually
turned on or off.
Door position 
The personal/interior lights
come on when a door is
opened. They turn off when the
doors are closed.
On 
The personal/interior lights can-
not be individually turned off.
Personal/interior light main switch

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3-5. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Personal/interior lightsFront Turns the lights on/off
Rear Turns the lights on/off
Pe r s o n a l /i n t e r i o r l i g h t s

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3-5. Using the interior lights
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “ENGINE START STOP” switch
mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked,
and whether the doors are open/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the personal/
interior light main switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes:
●Personal/interior light
●Inside door handle lights
●Footwell lights
●Running board lights
■Customization
Settings (e.g. adjust the time elapsed befo re the interior lights automatically turn
off) can be changed. (Customizable features P. 7 8 1 )

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3-6. Using the storage features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Glove boxThe glove box can be opened by pull ing the lever and can be locked and
unlocked by using the mechanical key.
Lock
Unlock
Open
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an
accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open glove box or the
items stored inside.
Glove box

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3-6. Using the storage features
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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Console box (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with either a console box or cool box. 
For vehicles with the cool box, refer to P. 528.
Console box
Lift the lid while pulling up the
lower lever to release the lock.
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
■When using the console box lid as an armrest
Slide the console box lid forward or back-
ward as needed. Slide the lid while pulling up
the upper lever to release the lock.
Console box