2010 Lexus GX460 hood release

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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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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Move the auxiliary catch lever
to side direction and lift the
hood.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■Overheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating:
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartm ent may be very hot, causing serious
injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may resu lt from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cold coolant to a hot engine too quickly
can cause damage to the engine.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 6 0 7Fuel filler doorP. 1 0 9
Hood lock release lever P. 6 0 7Fuel filler door leverP. 1 0 9Tire inflation pressure P. 76 0
Fuel tank capacity23.0 gal. (87 L, 19.1 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline only P. 111, 752
Cold tire inflation 
pressureP. 76 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 8.2 (7.8, 6.9)
Without filter 7.8 (7.4, 6.5)
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 753
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20