2010 Lexus GX460 check engine light

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning message and light go off.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Sounds
once
(Flashes)
The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt
is made to start
the engine.
Confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
tronic key.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Maintain the engine sp eed of the second vehicle and start the
engine of your vehicle by tu rning the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse ord er in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the ve hicle checked at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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6-1. Specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Electrical system
Front differential
*: “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” is filled in your Lexus vehicle at factory fill. 
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.
Battery
Open voltage* at 
68 F (20 C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged 
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11.8  12.0 V Discharged 
(
*: Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5A max.
Oil capacity1.48 qt. (1.40 L, 1.23 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential 
Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL5 or equivalent

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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
EngineAccessory mode ................................. 179
Compartment .................................... 608
Engine switch ........................................ 179
Hood ....................................................... 607
How to start the engine.................... 179
Identification number......................... 751
If the engine will not start ................734
Ignition switch........................................ 179
Overheating..........................................744
Engine compartment cover............. 609
Engine coolant Capacity................................................. 755
Checking .................................................615
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 361
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge ....................................................... 195
Engine immobilizer system ..................114
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 753
Checking .................................................610
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 361
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 612
Engine switch ........................................... 179
Engine switch light .................................. 511
Event data recorder............................ 683
Floor mats................................................ 556
Fluid Brake .........................................................618
Power steering ................................... 620
Washer ................................................... 626 Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 664
Switch....................................................... 233
Wattage ....................................................761
Footwell light .............................................511
Four-wheel drive system .....................317
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .......................... 140
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light......................................690
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 64
Driving position memory .................. 79
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ....................... 665
Wattage ....................................................761
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 666
Switch.........................................................192
Wattage ....................................................761
Fuel Capacity ................................................. 752
Fuel gauge.............................................. 195
Fuel pump shut off system............ 682
Gas station information ..................824
Information ............................................ 762
Refueling.................................................. 109
Fuel door ................................................... 109
Fuel filler door ......................................... 109
Fuel pump shut off system .................682
Fuses .......................................................... 645
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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Fog light switch ................................... 233
Hazard light Switch .......................... 674
Heated steering wheel switch.....549
Height control off switch................. 310
Ignition switch........................................ 179
Light switches ...................................... 220
Power door lock switch ...................... 51
Power window switch ........................ 101
“RSCA OFF” switch.......................... 138
Rear window defogger switch ................................................... 404
Transmission shift switch................. 189
Window lock switch ........................... 101
Wipers and washer switch ........... 235
Tachometer .............................................. 195
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 670
Switch ...................................................... 220
Talk switch
*............................................482
Telephones switch
*.............................482
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 116
Engine immobilizer system ..............114
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 634
Tire information Glossary..................................................772
Size ........................................................... 768
Tire identification number ............. 767
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.... 770
Tires Chains .......................................................361
Checking ............................................... 627
If you have a flat tire .......................... 720
Inflation pressure................................ 760
Information............................................ 765 Pressure warning system ............... 627
Replacing ...............................................720
Rotating tires......................................... 627
Size ........................................................... 760
Snow tires................................................ 361
Spare tire ................................................720
Tire pressure warning

system................................................... 627
Tools........................................................... 720
Total load capacity ............................... 359
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................380
Emergency towing ........................... 675
Trailer towing ...................................... 365
TRAC ..........................................................331
Traction control.......................................331
Trailer towing ......................................... 365
Transmission shift switches................ 189
Trip information display ....................... 212
Trip meter ................................................. 195
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........... 666, 667
Switch ........................................................ 192
Wattage ................................................... 761
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 532
Wattage ................................................... 761
Vanity mirrors ........................................... 532
Vehicle identification number...........751
Vehicle load limits ................................ 359
Ventilators ................................................ 551
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ....330
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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 705
Open door .............................. 690, 703
Open glass hatch reminder......... 704
Seat belt reminder ............................690
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system 
(ABS) .................................................. 688
Brake system .......................................686
Charging system ............................... 687
Kinetic dynamic suspension 
system..................................................689
Low fuel level.......................................690
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 687
Master warning light ..........................691
Open door ...........................................690
PCS ......................................................... 688
Seat belt reminder light ..................690
Slip indicator light ............................. 688
SRS airbags ......................................... 688
Tire pressure warning light.............691
Warning messages Automatic transmission fluid 
temperature ...................................... 700
Automatic transmission  system.................................................. 700
Brake system ....................................... 705
Dynamic radar cruise control 
system...................................... 702, 707
Engine oil maintenance.................. 705
Engine oil pressure........................... 699
Intuitive parking assist ....................... 701
Low washer level............................... 705
Open door ........................................... 703
Open glass hatch .............................. 704 Open moon roof ...............................704
Pre-collision system............... 701, 706
Rear height control air suspension

system ................................................... 701
Smart access system with push 
button start ........................................ 709
Steering lock system ....................... 700
Warning reflector holder ................. 558
Washer Checking ...............................................626
Preparing and checking 
before winter ..................................... 361
Switch.......................................................235
Washing and waxing .......................... 588
Weight Cargo capacity .................................. 353
Load limits ............................................ 359
Weight.................................................... 750
Wheels ......................................................638
Wide view front & side monitor...... 279
Window glasses ......................................101
Window lock switch ...............................101
Windows Power windows ..................................... 101
Rear window defogger.................. 404
Washer ...................................................235
Windshield wiper de-icer..................405
Windshield wipers................................ 235
Winter driving tips ................................. 361
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking .............................48
Replacing the battery.......................642
Wireless remote control key ..........48
WMA disc ............................................... 424W
*: Refer to the “Navigatio n System Owner’s Manual”.