2010 Lexus GX460 lights

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■The meters and display illuminate when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument cluster brightness adjustment
The instrument cluster brightne ss levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted.
■The brightness of the instrument cluster lights
When the tail lights are on, the brightness will change. However, when the sur-
roundings are bright (daytime, etc.) turning on the tail lights will not change the
instrument cluster brightness. 
In addition, the brightness of the instrument cluster lights is automatically adjusted
based on the light sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The trip meter data will be reset. 
If the trip meter was displayed last, the ODO screen will be displayed after reset-
ting.
■Customization
Setting of sensitivity of the ambient light sensor used for dimming the meter lights
can be changed. (Customizable features P. 7 8 1 )
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 744)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel (vehicles without a navigation system)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is oper-
ating.
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator 
( P. 323)AIR BAG ON/OFF 
indicator ( P. 1 4 0 )
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control 
system indicator 
( P. 3 2 7 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 2 5 9 )
“2nd STRT” indicator 
( P. 188)
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator 
( P. 223)
Low speed four-wheel 
drive indicator light 
( P. 3 1 7 )“RSCA OFF” indicator
(P. 1 3 8 )
Center differential lock 
indicator ( P. 3 1 8 )
(if equipped)
“PCS” indicator 
( P. 3 3 8 )
*1
*1
*1
*1
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2-2. Instrument cluster
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 6 8 6 , 6 9 8 )
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(for driver)(for front
passenger)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1, 2*1
*1*2*2*2*1, 2*2*2*2
*2

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
U.S.A.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Turn off the daytime
running light system.
The headlights, park-
ing lights and so on
turn on and off auto-
matically (when the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON
mode).
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
turn on.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Canada
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
OFF
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
turn on.
The headlights, park-
ing lights and so on
turn on and off auto-
matically (when the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON
mode).

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on
the high beams.
When the light switch is in “AUTO”
position, the Automatic High Beam
system will be activated. 
(P. 2 2 6 )
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high beams
once.
You can flash the high beams with
the headlights on or off.

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at inter-
sections and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the
light axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of
the tire’s angle as controlled by steering input.
AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
■ Deactivating AFS
Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display will
change modes to electronic fea-
tures control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
“AFS” appears.
Press the “ENTER” switch to
change to “OFF”. 
The “AFS OFF” indicator will be
displayed.
Each pressing of the switch turns
“A F S ” o n a n d o f f .
Press the menu switch to change
to the normal display.
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