2012 Lexus GX460 parking brake

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
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 ............................ 219
Automatic High Beam ............... 226
Fog light switch ............................. 233
Windshield wipers and washer............................................ 236
Rear window wiper and washer............................................ 242
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 245 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 246
Dynamic radar cruise control........................................... 250
Intuitive parking assist ................ 266
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .............................................. 275
Rear view monitor system ......... 281
Wide view front & side monitor .......................................... 286
Multi-terrain Select ..................... 296
Multi-terrain Monitor ................ 304
Rear height control air suspension .................................... 316
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) .................. 321
Four-wheel drive system........... 322
Crawl Control ............................... 328
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) ......................... 332
Driving assist systems................. 335
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......................................... 343
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ................. 353
Cargo and luggage .................... 358
Vehicle load limits........................ 364
Winter driving tips ....................... 366
Trailer towing ................................. 370
Dinghy towing .............................. 389
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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Gauge and meters P. 195Engine (ignition) switch P. 179
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 236
P. 242
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Automatic High Beam
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P. 219
P. 192
P. 233
P. 226
Center differential lock/unlock switch P. 323
Audio system* P. 413
Glove box P. 525
“RSCA OFF” switch P. 137
Emergency flasher switch P. 676
Parking brake pedal P. 193
Hood lock
release lever
P. 608
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 93
Pre-collision braking off switch∗ P. 344

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
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 enter 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 your neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or serious 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 pinched 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 ..................... 219
Automatic High Beam ......... 226
Fog light switch ....................... 233
Windshield wipers and washer .................................... 236
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 242
Headlight cleaner switch .... 245

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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. 193)
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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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Starting off on a steep uphillMake sure that the parking 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, because visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because 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 water 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
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■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 4 )
■Eco-friendly driving
If Eco Driving Indicator Light 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 Driving Indica-
tor Light will turn off.
The Eco Driving Indicator Light will not oper-
ate in the following conditions:
●The shift lever in anything other than D.
●The vehicle is set to second start mode.
( → P. 1 8 8 )
●The vehicle speed is approximately 81 mph
(130 km/h) or higher.

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CAUTION
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators)
Have your Lexus dealer check and replace the brake pads as soon as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly
and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and
check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking
brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the
vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely
apply the parking brake as needed.
●Avoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed while the
vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result
in a fire if combustible material is nearby.