2012 Lexus GX460 sensor

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
●Pre-collision alert braking (vehicle with driver monitor system):
• The pre-collision braking off switch is not pressed.
• The system determines that the driver is not facing forward.
• Vehicle speed is greater than about 10 mph (15 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehiclerunning ahead of you is greater than about 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no possibility of a collision
●When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curve
●When driving over a narrow iron bridge
●When there is a metal object on the road surface
●When driving on an uneven road surface
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a left-turn
●When your vehicle rapidly closes on the vehicle in front
●When a grade separation/interchange, sign, billboard, or other structure
appears to be directly in the vehicle’s line of travel
●When climbing a steep hill causes an overhead billboard or other metallic struc-
ture to appear directly in the vehicle’s line of travel
●When there are excessive changes in the vehicle height (when it tilts forwards
or backwards)
●When there is an abnormality in the radar sensor
When the system is activated in the situations described above, there is also a possi-
bility that the seat belts will retract quickly and the brakes will be applied with a force
greater than normal. When the seat belt is locked in the restricted position, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, release the seat belt and refasten it.

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
CAUTION
■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary in any of the following situations.
●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the function-
ing of the sensor
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment etc.)
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the pre-collision system can function effectively:
●Keep the sensor and front grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and front grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or
damage them.
●Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunction. If the
sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always have the area
inspected and adjusted by your Lexus dealer.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille cover or surrounding
area.
●Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
CAUTION
■Handling the driver monitor sensor (vehicles with driver monitor sensor)
Observe the following to ensure the driver monitor sensor can function effectively.
Failure to do so may result in a malfunction or may prevent the system from cor-
rectly determining the direction the driver is facing, resulting in an unexpected acci-
dent.
●Do not disassemble, damage, lift or pull on the sensor.
●Do not touch the sensor while driving.
●Do not wet or spill water on the sensor.
●Do not drop anything on or allow anything to hit against the sensor. Do not sub-
ject the sensor to an impact.
●Make sure that there are no scratches, dirt or stickers on the side of the sensor
that faces the driver.
●Do not place any objects in front of the side of the sensor that faces the driver or
cover the sensor.
■Determining the direction the driver is facing (vehicles with driver monitor sen-
sor)
The direction the driver is facing may not be determined correctly if the following
conditions exist:
●There is an object between the driver monitor sensor and the driver’s face, such
as when the sensor is blocked.
●A part of the driver’s face is covered.
●The sensor or the driver’s face is exposed to intense light such as sunlight.
●The driving posture is improper.

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
NOTICE
■Precautions for cleaning the driver monitor sensor (vehicles with driver monitor
sensor)
●Gently wipe the sensor with a soft cloth to prevent damage.
●Wipe any excess dirt with a cloth dampened with neutral detergent, all liquids
having been wrung out of the cloth. After that, wipe again with a dry cloth.
●Do not use benzene, thinner, glass cleaners, wax, etc.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
NOTICE
■To avoid the compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
■To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform a circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth’s
magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
●During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power windows,
etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause
the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wiper)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the
raindrop sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
50ECU-B10 A
BODY ECU, meter, heater, steering
sensor, wireless remote control, seat
position memory, tilt and telescopic
steering, multi display, Smart access
system with push button start, folding
seat, cool box, DSS#2 ECU, steering
switch, D-module switch, overhead
module
51WSH FR NO.27. 5 ADSS#1 ECU
52H-LP RH-LO15 AHeadlight low beam (right), headlight
leveling system
53H-LP LH-LO15 AHeadlight low beam (left), headlight
leveling system
54INJ10 ACoil, injector, ignition, noise filter
55EFI NO.210 A
O2 SSR, AFM, ACIS VSV, AI
COMB, KEY OFF PUMP, EYP VSV,
EGR VALVE, CANISTER VSV, AI
VSV RLY, AI PUMP HTR RLY
56WIP FR NO.27. 5 ADSS#1 ECU
57WSH RR15 ARear window washer
58SPARESpare fuse
59SPARESpare fuse
60SPARESpare fuse
FuseAmpereCircuit

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)Under the instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1P/O U T L E T15 APo w e r o u t l e t
2ACC7. 5 A
Outside rear view mirror motor,
BODY ECU, air conditioning system,
audio system, navigation system,
parking assist system, back up relay,
DSS#2 ECU, AT indicator, EFI ECU,
shift lock ECU, DCM, MAYDAY
ECU
3BKUP LP10 A
Back-up lights, audio system, multi
information display, DSS#2 ECU,
parking assist sensor
4TOW I N G B K L P10 ATo w i n g
5AV S20 AAir suspension system
6KDSS10 AKDSS ECU