2010 Lexus GX460 brake light

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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 ........................... 220
Automatic High Beam ............... 226
Fog light switch ............................. 233
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................ 235
Rear window wiper and 
washer............................................ 239
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 241 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 242
Dynamic radar cruise 
control............................................ 246
Intuitive parking assist ................ 259
LDA 
(Lane Departure Alert) .......... 268
Rear view monitor system ........ 274
Wide view front & 
side monitor................................. 279
Multi-terrain Select ..................... 290
Multi-terrain Monitor ................. 298
Rear height control air 
suspension .................................... 310
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) .................. 316
Four-wheel drive system............ 317
Crawl Control ............................... 323
DAC (Downhill Assist Control 
system)........................................... 327
Driving assist systems................ 330
PCS 
(Pre-Collision System) .......... 338
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ................ 348
Cargo and luggage ..................... 353
Vehicle load limits........................ 359
Winter driving tips ........................ 361
Trailer towing ................................. 365
Dinghy towing .............................. 380
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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Gauge and meters P. 195Engine (ignition) switch P. 179
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 235
P. 239
Headlight switch 
Turn signal lever 
Fog light switch P. 220
P. 192
P. 233
Center differential lock/unlock switch P. 318
Audio system* P. 406
Glove box P. 516
“RSCA OFF” switch P. 138
Emergency flasher switch P. 674
Parking brake pedal P. 193
Hood lock 
release lever 
P. 607
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 94
Pre-collision braking off switch P. 339

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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 .................... 220
Automatic High Beam ......... 226
Fog light switch ....................... 233
Windshield wipers and 
washer .................................... 235
Rear window wiper and 
washer .................................... 239
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 241
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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake sys-
tem needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking
brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bed-
ding down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. ( P. 7 5 2 )
■Eco-friendly driving
If Eco Driving Indicator Ligh t comes on, it indicates that you are driving at an Eco-
friendly driving. In case of over-use of the accelerator that cause the vehicle to
exceed the Zone of Eco driving, Eco Driv ing Indicator Light will turn off. (When
driving in D shift position.)

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running.
This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals
properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an acci-
dent.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. The
exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or
roll forward while the shift lever is in R. 
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perfor-
mance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do
not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability
tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and
possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on
your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steerin g may cause tire slippage and reduce
your ability to control the vehi cle, resulting in an accident.
●Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-shifting
or down-shifting, may cause the vehicl e to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from
functioning properly. If the brakes on on ly one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be af fected, resulting in an accident.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. 
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other th an P or N may lead to unexpected rapid
acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious
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When driving
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CAUTION
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-
cle when it is in the sun. 
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the co ntents to spray over the interior of
the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical com-
ponents.
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such
as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded
or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to the wind shield or windows. Do not place contain-
ers such as air fresheners on the instru ment panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs
or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metal-
lized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to
act as a lens, causing a fire.
●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine and lock
the vehicle. 
Do not leave the vehicle unattend ed while the engine is running.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after
turning the engine off. 
Doing so may cause burns.
●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is
snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehi cle. This may lead to death or a seri-
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■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on automati-
cally (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake
is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
●When only the tail lights come on: The parking/front side marker, tail, license
plate and fog lights turn off if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode or turned off an d the driver’s door is opened.
●When the headlights come on: The headli ghts, parking/front side marker, tail,
license plate and fog lights turn off 30 seconds after a door or the glass hatch is
opened and closed. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is
pressed after all the doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION
ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to
or .
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield. 
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.