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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
GX460_CANADA (OM60F29U)
Vehicles with a navigation systemClose the doors, glass hatch
and hood, and lock all the doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
● Unlock the doors.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Engine (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on
your person starts the engine or changes “ENGINE START STOP” switch
modes.
■ Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator will turn green. If the
indicator does not turn green, the engine cannot be started.
Press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 25 seconds,
whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine can be started from
any mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be suspended
if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor
will resume functioning.
■When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
→ P. 6 4 2
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the acceler-
ator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If the vehicle begins to slide due to engine failure or other circumstances, do not
lock or open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activa-
tion of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and
hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for more than 3 seconds. However, do
not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driving unless in an emer-
gency. If the engine stops while driving, this could lead to an unexpected accident.
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■Selecting second start mode
Use second start mode for accelerating and driving on slippery
road surfaces such as snow.
Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display
will change modes to electronic
features control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
“2ND START” appears.
Press the “ENTER” switch to
change to “ON”.
The “2nd STRT” indicator will be
displayed.
Each pressing of the switch
turns second start mode on and
off.
Press the menu switch to
change to the normal display.
STEP1
STEP2
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turnedto IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is oper-
ating.
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
( → P. 323)AIR BAG ON/OFF
indicator ( →P. 1 4 0 )
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(→ P. 3 2 7 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 2 5 9 )
“2nd STRT” indicator
(→ P. 1 8 8 )
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 223)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(→ P. 3 1 7 )“RSCA OFF” indicator
(→ P. 1 3 8 )
Center differential lock
indicator ( →P. 3 1 8 )
(if equipped)
“PCS” indicator
(→ P. 3 3 8 )
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1, 3
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■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( →P. 686, 698)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(for driver)(for front
passenger)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1, 2*1
*1*2*2*2*1, 2*2*2*2
*2
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When driving
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Average fuel consumption and Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
(→ P. 2 1 0 )
● Average vehicle speed
● Elapsed time
● Display off
A blank screen is displayed Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “ENTER”
switch for longer than 1 second when the average
fuel consumption is displayed.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the
engine was started or the function was reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “ENTER”
switch for longer than 1 second when the average
vehicle speed is displayed.
Displays the elapsed time since the function was
last reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “ENTER”
switch for longer than 1 second when the elapsed
time is displayed.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Electronic features control contents
●Multi-terrain Select (if equipped) ( →P. 2 9 0 )
● Intuitive parking assist (if equipped) ( →P. 2 5 9 )
● AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped) ( →P. 223)
● Second start mode ( →P. 188)
■ Other contents
●Multi-terrain Select display (if equipped) ( →P. 2 9 0 )
● Intuitive parking assist display
* (if equipped) ( →P. 2 5 9 )
● Crawl Control display
* (if equipped) ( →P. 323)
● Dynamic radar cruise control display
* (if equipped) (→ P. 2 4 6 )
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert) display
* (if equipped) (→ P. 2 6 8 )
● Warning messages ( →P. 6 9 8 )
Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicles systems.
● Customization
Settings (e.g.available language) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 783)
*: Automatically displayed when the system is used
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