2012 Lexus GX460 wheel

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)●
Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P. Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so
only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and
trailer’s wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P and turn off the engine.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in P, start the engine. Be sure to keep the
brake pedal pressed.
Shift into 3, 2, L, or R (if reversing).
Release the parking brake and brake pedal, and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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■AVS (adaptive variable suspension system)
The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability. (→P. 3 2 1 )
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as
an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that you
do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start tow-
ing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less
than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. (See “Owner’s Guide”, “Warranty and Services Guide”,
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely
affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and
trailer should stabilize.

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ........... 392
Rear automatic air conditioning system ........... 407
Rear window defogger switch ........................................ 411
Windshield wiper de-icer ..................................... 412
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system............................ 413
Using the radio ........................ 415
Using the CD player ............. 423
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ............................ 431
Operating an iPod ................. 440
Operating a USB memory.................................. 448
Optimal use of the audio system ...................................... 457
Using the AUX port.............. 459
Using the steering wheel audio switches...................... 460

Interior features3
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 464
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system ......................... 468
Operating a Bluetooth
® enabled
portable player ..................... 474
Setting up a Bluetooth
® enabled
portable player .................... 477
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ....................................... 484
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system for cellular phones.................... 485
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ........... 489
Making a phone call .............. 497
Setting a cellular phone ...... 502
Security and system setup ........................................ 507
Using the phone book............. 511
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ...................... 519
• Personal/interior light main switch .............................. 520
• Personal/interior lights ......... 521 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features......... 523
• Glove box ................................. 525
• Console box............................. 526
• Coin holder .............................. 528
• Bottle holders/door pockets ....................................... 529
• Cup holders ............................. 530
• Auxiliary boxes ....................... 533
3-7. Other interior features Cool box ................................... 535
Sun visors ................................. 538
Vanity mirror ........................... 539
Clock ......................................... 540
Conversation mirror.............. 541
Power outlet (12 V DC)........ 542
Power outlet (120 V AC) ..... 544
Heated steering wheel ........ 549
Seat heaters and ventilators .............................. 551
Armrest .................................... 554
Coat hooks .............................. 555
Floor mat .................................. 556
Luggage compartment features .................................. 558
Garage door opener ............. 567
Compass ................................... 575
Safety Connect ...................... 580

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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
CD player with a changer and AM/FM radio
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 4 1 5
Using the CD playerP. 4 2 3
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 4 3 1
Operating an iPodP. 4 4 0
Operating a USB memoryP. 4 4 8
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 4 5 7
Using the AUX portP. 4 5 9
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 4 6 0

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: Selects a radio station
CD mode: Selects a track, file (MP3 and
WMA) and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and
album
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode: Selects a file and folder
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source

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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Canceling automatic selection of a radio station
Press again.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.