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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Emergency start function
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is functioning normally:Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■ The starter motor does not turn ov er, interior lights and headlights
do not turn on, or the horn does not sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 74 1 )
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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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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6-1. Specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
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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Personal lightsPersonal lights.......................................519
Switch ........................................................ 521
Wattage ................................................. 763
Power steering Fluid ............................................................ 621
Power outlet ................................ 542, 544
Power windows........................................ 101
Pre-Collision System.......................... 343
Radar cruise control ........................... 250
Radiator......................................................618
Radio ........................................................... 415
RDS (Radio Date System).................. 417
Rear height control air suspension ....................................... 316
Rear seat Adjustment ...............................................67
Folding down the second seatbacks ..................................... 69, 70
Folding down the third seats ........... 72
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 669
Wattage ................................................. 763
Rear step bumper ....................................54
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 669
Wattage ................................................. 763
Rear view mirror Compass ............................................... 575
Rear view monitor system ..................281
Rear window defogger
*.......................411
Rear window wiper and washer .....242 Replacing
Electronic key battery ......................644
Fuses......................................................... 647
Light bulbs .............................................662
Tires ............................................................ 721
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ......................................... 804
Scuff lighting ............................................ 519
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................86
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 87
Child restraint system installation.............................................. 151
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .................................... 594
Emergency Locking Retractor ................................................ 87
How to wear your seat belt ............ 85
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................................... 88
Pre-collision seat belts ....................... 87
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........................ 88
Reminder light .....................................692
Seat belt extenders ..............................89
Seat belt pretensioners ......................90
Seat heaters ............................................. 551
Seat position memory ............................ 78
Seat ventilator ......................................... 551
Seating capacity .................................... 364
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
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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