2012 Lexus GX460 steering wheel

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Sounds
once
(Flashes)
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
being pressed.
Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal
and moving the
steering wheel left
and right.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the engine.

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6-1. Specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Chassis lubrication
Steering
Tires and wheels
Propeller shafts
Spiders
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 1.18 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III
Ti r e s i z eP265/60R18 109H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions Front:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18 × 7 1 /2 J
Wheel nut torque83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CFront automatic air conditioning
system
*............................................... 392
Rear automatic air conditioning
system
*............................................... 407
ABS.............................................................335
Active traction control........................336
Adaptive front lighting system ........ 223
Adaptive variable suspension system...................................................... 321
AFS ............................................................. 223
Air conditioning filter .......................... 642
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ....................... 642
Front automatic air conditioning system
*............................................... 392
Rear automatic air conditioning system
*............................................... 407
Airbags Airbag deployment
conditions............................................. 126
Airbag precautions for your
child......................................................... 132
Airbag warning light ....................... 690
Front passenger occupant classification system........................139
General airbag precautions ............131
Locations of airbags........................... 122
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................136
Proper driving posture .....................120
Side airbag precautions ...................133
Side and curtain shield airbags deployment conditions ................. 127
Side and curtain shield airbag precautions .........................................134
SRS airbags ............................................ 122 Alarm............................................................ 117
Antenna .................................................... 420
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 335
Armrest .................................................... 554
Audio input.............................................. 459
Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 420
Audio input........................................... 459
AUX port .............................................. 459
CD player/changer ..........................423
iPod .......................................................... 440
MP3/WMA disc................................. 431
Optimal use ..........................................457
Portable music player ..................... 459
Radio ......................................................... 415
Steering wheel audio switch........ 460
USB memory ...................................... 448
Audio/video remote controls*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ........................642
Front automatic air conditioning system
*...............................................392
Rear automatic air conditioning
system
*.............................................. 407
Automatic light control system.........219
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ...................186
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................................... 737
S mode .....................................................189
AUX port
*.............................................. 459
Auxiliary box .............................. 533, 560
AVS..............................................................321
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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Floor mats ................................................556
FluidBrake..........................................................619
Power steering...................................... 621
Washer ................................................... 627
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs........................666
Switch ...................................................... 233
Wattage.................................................. 763
Footwell light............................................ 519
Four-wheel drive system ................... 322
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 139
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light...................................... 692
Front seats
Adjustment............................................... 63
Driving position memory.................. 78
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs........................ 667
Wattage.................................................. 763
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs....................... 668
Switch ........................................................ 192
Wattage.................................................. 763
Fuel
Capacity................................................. 754
Fuel gauge ............................................. 195
Fuel pump shut off system ............684
Gas station information..................836
Information............................................ 764
Refueling ................................................. 109 Fuel door ................................................... 109
Fuel filler door ......................................... 109
Fuel pump shut off system................. 684
Fuses .......................................................... 647
Garage door opener .......................... 567
Gas station information .....................836
Gauges ...................................................... 195
Glove box ................................................ 525
Glove box light ...................................... 525
Hands-free system for cellular
phones
*................................................485
Hazard lights
Switch ...................................................... 676
Head restraints
Adjustment ...............................................82
Headlights cleaner............................... 245
Headlights Adaptive front lighting
system...................................................223
Discharge headlights
precautions ........................................674
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 663
Switch ........................................................ 219
Wattage ..................................................763
Heaters Seat heaters ........................................... 551
Side mirror................................................ 411
Heated steering ................................. 549
Height control Rear height control air
suspension .......................................... 316
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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
SeatsAdjustment..............................63, 67, 78
Adjustment precautions .......................... 66, 76, 81
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 151
Cleaning................................................. 593
Driver’s seat position memory....... 78
Folding down the second seatbacks ..................................... 69, 70
Folding down the third seats ........... 72
Head restraint......................................... 82
Properly sitting in the seat ...............120
Seat heaters ........................................... 551
Seat position memory ........................ 78
Ventilated seats ................................... 551
Service reminder indicators ............. 198
Shift lever Automatic transmission................... 186
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................737
Shift lever lighting .................................. 519
Shift lock system .................................... 737
Side airbags.............................................. 122
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............667, 669
Switch ........................................................ 219
Wattage.................................................. 763 Side mirror
Adjusting and folding .......................... 97
Mirror position memory ....................78
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 672
Smart access system with
push-button startAntenna location ................................... 32
Entry functions ........................................29
Starting the engine.............................. 179
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................762
Storage location ...................................721
Spark plug ................................................757
Specifications ......................................... 752
Speedometer .......................................... 195
Steering Column lock release ......................... 183
Fluid ...........................................................762
Steering wheel
Adjustment ...............................................93
Audio switches ................................... 460
Heated steering wheel ................... 549
Steering wheel position memory ..................................................78
Stop light
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 672
Storage feature ..................................... 523
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 747
Sun visors .................................................538

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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Switch“ENGINE START STOP”
switch ..................................................... 179
Engine switch ........................................ 179
“2nd STRT” switch ............................. 188
Center differential lock/unlock
switch ................................................... 323
“DAC” switch ...................................... 332
Emergency flasher Switch ............ 676
Fog light switch................................... 233
Hazard light Switch .......................... 676
Heated steering wheel switch .... 549
Height control off switch .................316
Ignition switch........................................ 179
Light switches........................................ 219
Power door lock switch.................... 50
Power window switch........................ 101
“RSCA OFF” switch .......................... 137
Rear window defogger switch
*.................................................... 411
Transmission shift switch .................189
Window lock switch ........................... 101
Wipers and washer switch........... 236
Tachometer .............................................. 195
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ........................672
Switch ........................................................ 219
Talk switch
*............................................ 490
Telephones switch
*............................ 490
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................... 117
Engine immobilizer system ..............115 Tire inflation pressure .........................635
Tire information
Glossary ................................................. 774
Size............................................................770
Tire identification number..............769
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .... 772
Tires Chains .................................................... 366
Checking .............................................. 628
If you have a flat tire ............................ 721
Inflation pressure................................ 762
Information ........................................... 768
Pressure warning system.............. 628
Replacing ................................................. 721
Rotating tires ....................................... 628
Size............................................................ 762
Snow tires ............................................. 366
Spare tire .................................................. 721
Tire pressure warning system ................................................. 628
Tools .............................................................721
Total load capacity ............................... 364
Towing Dinghy towing .................................... 389
Emergency towing............................ 677
Trailer towing .......................................370
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Rear height control air suspension system.................................................. 702
Smart access system with push button start .......................................... 710
Steering lock system.......................... 701
Warning reflector holder.................. 558
Washer Checking ................................................627
Preparing and checking before winter.................................... 366
Switch ...................................................... 236
Washing and waxing .......................... 588
Weight Cargo capacity ..................................358
Load limits ............................................. 364
Weight .....................................................752
Wheels ..................................................... 639
Wide view front & side monitor
*..................................... 286
Window glasses ...................................... 101
Window lock switch............................... 101
Windows
Power windows .................................... 101
Rear window defogger ...................... 411
Washer ................................................... 236
Windshield wiper de-icer
*................ 412
Windshield wipers ................................236
Winter driving tips ............................... 366
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ..............................47
Replacing the battery ...................... 644
Wireless remote control key...........47
WMA disc................................................. 431
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.