2010 Lexus GX460 engine

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)●
Average fuel consumption and Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
( P. 210)
● Average vehicle speed
● Elapsed time
● Display off
A blank screen is displayed Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “ENTER”
switch for longer than 1
second when the average
fuel consumption is displayed.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the
engine was started or the function was reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “ENTER”
switch for longer than 1 second when the average
vehicle speed is displayed.
Displays the elapsed time since the function was
last reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “ENTER”
switch for longer than 1 second when the average
fuel consumption is displayed.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■Electronic features control can be turned on/off when
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■System check display
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode,
“CHECKING” is displayed while system operation is checked. When the system
check is complete, the normal screen will return.
■Conditions for ending electronic features control
In the following situations, the electronic features control will end automatically:
●The menu switch is pressed
●Intuitive parking assist display starts operating
●The Crawl Control is operated
●The dynamic radar cruise control is operated
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert) is operated
●A warning message appears after the electronic features control screen is dis-
played

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
●Average fuel consumption after refueling
●Average fuel consumption
●Average vehicle speed
●Elapsed time
CAUTION
■The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the information display. At
extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond slowly,
and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and poss ibly an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.

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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)
■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.

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■If the “AFS OFF” indicator flashes (if equipped)
It may indicate a malfunction in th e system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 7 8 1 )
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■If the Automatic High Beam indicator flashes...
It may indicate a malfunction in th e system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Temporary lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered. 
To lower the sensitivity, push and hold the “AUTO” button on the inside rear view
mirror for 15 to 20 seconds, and release. The indicator light on the inside rear view
mirror will flash to indicate that the sensitivity has been lowered.
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off, the sensitivity will be
returned to its normal level.
■Customization that can be conf igured at your Lexus dealer
The Automatic High Beam can be turned off.