2012 Lexus GX460 Center lock

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
CAUTION
■While driving
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
●Never move the four-wheel drive control switch if the wheels have lost traction.
●Do not operate the center differential lock/unlock when the vehicle is turning or
when its wheels are spinning freely off the ground.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the center differential
●For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differential.
●Unlock the center differential after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the slip-
pery or bumpy surface.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Before emergency towingThe “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY mode
(engine off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
Put the four-wheel drive control switch in H4. (The center differential is
unlocked.)
Put the vehicle height in the N mode and press height control switch to
turn off the rear height control air suspension.
Shift the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always be cautious of the
surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●Do not turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Doing so will lock the steering wheel an d prevent operation, possibly causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
*: If equipped
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(Flashing)
“AFS OFF” indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System). ( →P. 223)
(Flashing)
Automatic High Beam indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic high beam system.
(→ P. 2 2 6 )
(Flashing)
“LDA” indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the lane departure alert.
(→ P. 2 7 5 )
(Flashing)
Cruise control indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
(→ P. 2 4 6 , 2 5 0 )
(Flashing)
Radar cruise control indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the Dynamic radar cruise control
system. ( →P. 2 5 0 )
Kinetic dynamic suspension system warning light
Malfunction in the kinetic dynamic suspension system.
(Flashing)
Multi-terrain Select indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the Multi-terrain Select system.
(→ P. 2 9 6 )
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system if the
light continues flashing. ( →P. 3 2 2 )
Center differential lock indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system if the
light continues flashing. ( →P. 3 2 2 )

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
to P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Lock the center differential. (→ P. 323)
Release the parking brake and shift the shift lever to the D or R
position and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. ( →P. 3 3 8 )
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Back doorBack door ................................................ 53
Wireless remote control.................... 47
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 671
Wattage ................................................. 763
Battery Battery..................................................... 623
Checking ............................................... 623
If the vehicle has discharged
battery.................................................... 741
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 366
Bluetooth
®*...............................464, 485
Bottle holders/door pockets........... 529
Brake Fluid ............................................................ 619
Parking brake ........................................ 193
Brake assist ............................................. 335
Brake in tips .............................................. 169
Brightness control Multi-information display light
control ................................................... 215
Instrument cluster light control.....196
Care Exterior .................................................. 588
Interior..................................................... 593
Seat belts ............................................... 594
Cargo capacity ..................................... 359
Cargo hooks .......................................... 558
Cargo net hooks .................................. 559 CD player/changer
*.......................... 423
Center differential lock/unlock ...... 323
Chains ....................................................... 366
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................. 146
Booster seats, installation ............... 154
Convertible seats, definition.......... 146
Convertible seats, installation ....... 154
Front passenger occupant classification system ....................... 139
Infant seats, definition ........................ 146
Infant seats, installation ..................... 154
Installing CRS with lower anchorages......................................... 152
Installing CRS with seatbelts ......... 154
Installing CRS with top straps....... 160
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................132
Battery precautions ..............623, 743
Child restraint system ....................... 146
Child-protectors .....................................51
How your child should wear
the seatbelt........................................... 88
Installing child restraints..................... 151
Moon roof precautions....................108
Power window lock switch .............. 101
Power window precautions .......... 103
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ...................... 646
Seat belt extender precautions...... 92
Seat belt precautions ..........................89
Seat heater precautions................. 553B
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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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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What to do if...
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Warning lights
P. 6 9 3
or
P. 6 8 8P. 6 9 1
P. 6 9 0
or
P. 6 9 0P. 6 9 3
P. 6 9 0P. 6 9 1
P. 692P. 6 9 1
P. 6 9 0P. 6 9 1
P. 692P. 6 9 1
P. 6 8 9P. 6 9 1
P. 6 9 1
or
P. 6 8 9P. 6 9 1
P. 692P. 6 9 1
P. 692
Brake system warning lightTire pressure warning light
Kinetic dynamic suspension
system warning light
ABS warning light“PCS” warning light
Master warning light
Slip indicator light“AFS OFF” indicator light
Low fuel level warning lightAutomatic High Beam
indicator light
SRS warning light“LDA” indicator light
Open door warning lightCruise control indicator
light
Charging system warning
lightRadar cruise control
indicator light
Malfunction indicator lampMulti-terrain Select
indicator light
Low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light
Driver’s seat belt reminder
lightCenter differential lock
indicator light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light