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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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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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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control syst em, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus deal er before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
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CAUTION
■When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to
P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compartment
while driving.
●Do not allow children to en ter the luggage compartment.
■Seat adjustment
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the
seat more than necessary. 
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen, or yo ur neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or seriou s injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly
move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●Be careful not to get hands or feet pinc hed between the rear console box and the
second seat when folding down the rear seatback.

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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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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
■Starting the engine
 P. 1 7 9
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. 
( P. 1 8 6 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 193)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. ( P. 1 8 6 )
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 1 9 3 )
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 1 8 6 )
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your per-
son.
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Starting off on a steep uphillMake sure that the park ing brake is set and shift the shift lever to
D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, becaus e visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, be cause the road surface will be especially
slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because
there may be a layer of wate r between the tires and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km): 
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500 miles (800 km): 
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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2-1. Driving procedures
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■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.)