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2-5. Driving information
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
●Use only the position recommended by your Lexus dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
●Do not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle housing,
wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
■Brakes
Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable federal and
state/provincial regulations.
■Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the trailer.
Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross under the trailer
tongue to prevent the tongue from droppi ng to the ground in the case that it
becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain installation proce-
dure, ask your Lexus dealer.
■Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may dama ge your vehicle’s electrical system and
cause a malfunction.

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Trailer towing tipsYour vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. The 3 main
causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and
improper trailer loading. Keep the following in mind when towing:
● Before starting out, check the trai ler lights and the vehicle-trailer con-
nections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in an
area away from traffic until you be come accustomed to the feel of the
vehicle.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left. Move yo ur hand to the right to move the
trailer to right. (This is generally opposite to reversing without a trailer
attached.) Avoid sharp or prolon ged turning. Have someone guide
you when reversing to reduce the risk of an accident.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increas ed. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss
of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.

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3-4. Using the hands-free system 
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system for 
cellular phones..................... 477
Using the hands-free system 
(for cellular phones) ............ 481
Making a phone call .............. 489
Setting a cellular phone ....... 494
Security and system 
setup ........................................ 499
Using the phone book.......... 503
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ....................... 511
• Personal/interior light main switch ................................ 512
• Personal/interior lights ......... 513
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features .......... 515
• Glove box .................................. 516
• Console box .............................. 517
• Coin holder................................ 519
• Bottle holders/ 
door pockets ........................... 520
• Cup holders.............................. 522
• Auxiliary boxes........................ 525 3-7. Other interior features
Cool box ................................... 528
Sun visors .................................. 531
Vanity mirror ........................... 532
Clock ......................................... 533
Conversation mirror............. 534
Power outlet (12 V DC)........ 535
Power outlet 
(120 V AC [type A]) ........... 537
Power outlet 
(120 V AC [type B]) ........... 542
Heated steering wheel ........ 549
Seat heaters and 
ventilators .............................. 551
Armrest .................................... 554
Coat hooks .............................. 555
Floor mats ................................ 556
Luggage compartment  features .................................. 557
Garage door opener ............. 567
Compass ................................... 575
Safety Connect ...................... 580

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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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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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Interior features
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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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■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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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