2012 Lexus GX460 Owner's Manual

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Sounds
once
(Flashes)
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
being pressed.
Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal
and moving the
steering wheel left
and right.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure

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Other messagesIf the following message is displayed, take appropriate action and confirm
that the message has disappeared. ( →P. 328)
MessageCorrection procedure
(If equipped)
Select the four-wheel driving position switch in L4
and shift the shift lever to D or R.
(If equipped)
Confirm the operating conditions.
■Warning light display in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( →P. 6 1 4 )

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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Vehicles with rear height control air suspension: Turn off the
height control. ( →P. 316)
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. (→ P. 6 76 )
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Spare tire
Jack
Tool box

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Taking out the jackRemove the cover.
Unhook the rubber band and take
out the jack.For loosening
For tightening
STEP1
STEP2

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Taking out the tool boxRemove the cover.
Take out the tool box.
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Taking out the spare tireAssembling the jack handle.
Remove the jack handle extension bar from the tool box and
assemble by following these steps. Loosen the bolt and the screw
using either the jack handle end
or a screwdriver.
Assemble the jack handle
extension bar and the jack han-
dle and tighten the bolt and the
screw.
Check that the bolt and screw are
firmly tightened.
Remove the spare tire carrier lid
using a flathead screwdriver.
STEP1
STEP2

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1Insert the jack handle extension
into the lowering socket.Lower
Raise
Place a rag under the jack handle
extension to protect the bumper.
Lower the spare tire completely to
the ground.
If the spare tire becomes caught on the suspension components, raise the
tire, pull it towards the rear of the vehicle, and begin lowering it again. Pull out the spare tire and remove
the holding bracket.
STEP3
STEP4
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Replacing a flat tireChock the tires.
Pry off the wheel ornament, using
the beveled end of the wheel orna-
ment remover as shown.
STEP1
Flat tireWheel chock position
FrontLeft-hand sideBehind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideBehind the rear left-hand side tire
Rear
Left-hand sideIn front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideIn front of the front left-hand side tire
STEP2