2012 Lexus GX460 reset

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2-2. Instrument cluster
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is character-
istic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
■When “--” or “E” is displayed on the outside temperature display
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The following information data and settings will be reset:
●Average fuel consumption after refueling
●Average fuel consumption
●Average vehicle speed
●Elapsed time
■Customization
Setting of available languages can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 7 8 2 )
NOTICE
■The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal informa-
tion display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
●Even without cancelling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by
first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever
down to set the new speed.
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following situa-
tions:
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset vehicle
speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●The center differential lock/unlock is not completed within 5 seconds while the
cruise control system is on.
■If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the but-
ton again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately
after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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3-2. Using the audio system
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for the desired stations by turning the “TUNE/SEL” knob
or pressing “ ∧” or “ ∨” on the “SEEK•TRACK” button.
Press and hold the button (from the 1 button to the 6 button) the
station is to be set to until you hear a beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button again.
■ Scanning all the radio st ations within range
Press the “SCAN” button.
All the stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button again.
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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)■
Setting XM
® Satellite Radio channel presets
Select the desired channel. Press and hold the button (from the 1 but-
ton to the 6 button) the channel is to be set to until you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on the “TYPE•DISC” button.
■ Scanning the XM
® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning the channels in the current category
Press the “SCAN” button.
When the desired channel is reached, press the button
again.
● Scanning the preset channels
Press and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press the button
again.
■ Displaying text information
Press the “TEXT” button.
The display will show up to 10 characters.
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed:
● CH NAME
● TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
● NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
● CH NUMBER
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3-2. Using the audio system
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■When the battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
■Reception sensitivity
●Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier, especially metal objects, may
adversely affect the reception of XM® Satellite Radio.
●It is difficult to maintain perfect radio reception at all times due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains and transmitters.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear spoiler and the rear window. To
maintain clear radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other
metallic objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
■Receiving XM® Satellite Radio
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts pro-
vided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 contiguous
states and 10 Canadian provinces.
●XM® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U. S .A . 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call 1-877-515-3987.
Canada 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-515-3987.
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a problem.
Select “CH000” using the “TUNE/SEL” knob, and the receiver’s 8-character ID
number will appear.
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompanying
Te x t I n f o r m a t i o n o f X M
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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■About iPod
●Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards.
●iPod is a trade mark of Apple inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
■iPod functions
●When an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod mode, the
iPod will resume play from the same point in which it was last used.
●Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions may
not be available. Disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once again may
resolve some malfunctions.
■iPod problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect your iPod
from the vehicle iPod connection and reset it.
For instructions on how to reset your iPod, refer to your iPod Owner’s Manual.
■Display
→P. 4 2 7
■Error messages
“ERROR”: This indicates a problem in the iPod or its connection.
“NO MUSIC”: This indicates that there is no music data in the iPod.
“EMPTY”: This indicates that an empty playlist is selected.
“UPDATE”: This indicates that the version of the iPod is not compatible.
Upgrade your iPod software to the latest version.

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3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Speed dialingPress the off-hook switch.
Press the preset button in which the desired number is registered.
Press the off-hook switch.
When receiving a phone call■ Answering the phone
Press the off-hook switch.
■ Refusing the call
Press the on-hook switch.
Transferring a call
A call can be transferred between the cellular phone and system while
dialing, receiving a call, or during a call. Use one of the following meth-
ods: a. Operate the cellular phone.
Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the opera-
tion of the phone.
b. Press the off-hook switch*1.
c. Press the talk switch and say “Call Transfer”
*2.
*1: This operation can be performed only when transferring a call from the cellular phone to the system during a call.
*2: While the vehicle is in motion, calls cannot be transferred fromthe system to the cellular phone.
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3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Setting speed dialsSelect “Set Speed Dial (Speed Dial)” using a voice command or
the “TUNE/SEL” knob.
Pattern A Select the data to be registered as a speed dial by either of the
following methods, and select “Confirm” using a voice command
or the “TUNE/SEL” knob:
a. Press the talk switch, say the desired name.
b. Press the talk switch, and say “List Names”. When the desiredname is read aloud, press the talk switch.
Pattern B Select the desired data using the “TUNE/SEL” knob.
Select the desired preset button, and register the data into speed
dial by either of the following methods:
a. Press the desired preset button, and select “Confirm” by usinga voice command or the “TUNE/SEL” knob.
b. Press and hold the desired preset button.
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