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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Vehicles with rear height cont rol air suspension: Turn off the
height control. ( P. 310)
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 6 74 )
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Spare tire
Jack
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Emergency start function
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, interior lights and headlights
do not turn on, or the horn does not sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 74 1 )
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately. 
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted:
Set the parking brake.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or tool.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
to P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Lock the center differential. (  P. 318)
Release the parking brake and shif t the shift lever to the D or R
position and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. (P. 3 3 3 )
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Tr a n s f e r
*: “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” is filled in your Lexus vehicle at factory
fill. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Tr ansfer Gear oil LF” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 45.0 lbf (200 N, 20.4 kgf).
Oil capacity1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer 
Gear oil LF or equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*13.4 in. (86 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*25  7 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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6-2. Customization
Customizable features
Customizing vehicle featuresIt is possible to custom ize certain vehicle features using the menu switch
and the “ENTER” switch.
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When customizing vehicle features, ensu re that the vehicle is parked in a
safe place with the shift lever in P and the parking brake set.
Press and hold the menu switch to
display customization mode.
Your vehicle includes a variety of elec tronic features that can be personal-
ized to suit your preferences. Programming these preferences requires
specialized equipment and may be performed by your Lexus dealer.
It is also possible to customize certain vehicle features yourself using the
menu switch and the “ENTER” switch or the screen of the navigation sys-
tem.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func-
tions being customized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 669
Wattage ................................................... 761
Battery Battery......................................................622
Checking ................................................622
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery.................................................... 741
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 361
Bluetooth
®...................................456, 477
Bottle holders/door pockets........... 520
Brake Fluid ............................................................618
Parking brake ........................................ 193
Brake assist ............................................. 330
Brake in tips .............................................. 169
Brightness control Multi-information display light 
control ................................................... 216
Instrument cluster light control.....196
Care Exterior .................................................. 588
Interior..................................................... 592
Seat belts ............................................... 593
Cargo capacity ..................................... 354
Cargo hooks ...........................................557
Cargo net hooks .................................. 559
CD player/changer .............................. 416
Center differential lock/unlock .......318
Chains......................................................... 361
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition................... 147
Booster seats, installation ................155
Convertible seats, definition .......... 147 Convertible seats, installation ....... 155
Front passenger occupant

classification system ....................... 140
Infant seats, definition .........................147
Infant seats, installation ..................... 155
Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages......................................... 153
Installing CRS with seatbelts ......... 155
Installing CRS with top straps......... 161
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................ 133
Battery precautions .............. 622, 743
Child restraint system ........................147
Child-protectors ................................... 52
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt............................................89
Installing child restraints................... 152
Moon roof precautions....................108
Power window lock switch .............. 101
Power window precautions .......... 103
Removed electronic key 
battery precautions .......................644
Seat belt extender precautions...... 93
Seat belt precautions ..........................90
Seat heater precautions................. 553
Child-protectors ...................................... 52
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 588
Interior .....................................................592
Seat belts ............................................... 593
Clock .........................................................533
Coat hooks ..............................................555
Coin holder .............................................. 519
Compass .................................................. 575
Condenser ................................................617
Console box ............................................ 517
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Parking assist sensors .........................259
Parking brake .......................................... 193
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs........................665
Switch ...................................................... 220
Wattage.................................................... 761
PCS ........................................................... 338
Personal lights Personal lights ........................................ 511
Switch ........................................................513
Wattage.................................................... 761
Power steering Fluid ..........................................................620
Power outlet.....................535, 537, 542
Power windows ........................................101
Pre-Collision System ......................... 338
Radar cruise control ............................ 246
Radiator ......................................................617
Radio ......................................................... 408
RDS (Radio Date System) ................. 410
Rear height control 
air suspension ...................................... 310
Rear seat Adjustment............................................... 68
Folding down the second 
seatbacks ....................................... 70, 71
Folding down the third seats ...........73
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 667
Wattage.................................................... 761
Rear step bumper....................................55
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 667
Wattage.................................................... 761 Rear view mirror
Compass ............................................... 575
Rear view monitor system .................274
Rear window defogger ...................... 404
Rear window wiper and washer ..... 239
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................642
Fuses ........................................................ 645
Light bulbs ............................................ 660
Tires...........................................................720
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners..........................................804
Scuff lighting .............................................. 511
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................87
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 88
Child restraint system 
installation ............................................ 152
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts .................................... 593
Emergency Locking 
Retractor ............................................... 88
How to wear your seat belt ............ 86
How your child should wear 
the seat belt.......................................... 89
Pre-collision seat belts....................... 88
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use ........................ 89
Reminder light..................................... 690
Seat belt extenders.............................. 90
Seat belt pretensioners ....................... 91
Seat heaters ............................................. 551
Seat position memory............................ 79
Seat ventilator ......................................... 551
Seating capacity.................................... 359P
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