2012 Lexus GX460 audio

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 29
Wireless remote control .............. 47
Side doors ......................................... 50
Back door ........................................... 53
Glass hatch ....................................... 58
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Front seats .......................................... 63
Rear seats ........................................... 67
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 78
Head restraints................................. 82
Seat belts ........................................... 85 Steering wheel.................................. 93
Inside rear view mirror.................. 95
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 97
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................... 101
Moon roof ........................................ 104
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 109
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 115
Alarm.................................................... 117
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............. 120
SRS airbags ..................................... 122
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 139
Child restraint systems ............... 146
Installing child restraints ............... 151
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Rear seat entertainment system
• Air conditioning
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogging •Hands-free system (for cellular
phone)
• Intuitive parking assist
• Wide view front & side monitor
• Lexus Enform with Safety Connect

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ................. 392
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................. 407
Rear window defogger switch................................................. 411
Windshield wiper de-icer .......... 412
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system .................................. 413
Using the radio ............................... 415
Using the CD player ................... 423
Playing MP3 and WMA discs................................... 431
Operating an iPod ...................... 440
Operating a USB memory...... 448
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 457
Using the AUX port.................... 459
Using the steering wheel audio switches ........................... 460 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ......... 464
Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................................... 468
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 474
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 477
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................................... 484
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system for cellular phones .......................... 485
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ................ 489
Making a phone call.................... 497
Setting a cellular phone ............ 502
Security and system setup ........ 507
Using the phone book................... 511
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................. 519
• Personal/interior light main switch ................................. 520
• Personal/interior lights ............ 521
3Interior features

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Gauge and meters P. 195Engine (ignition) switch P. 179
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 236
P. 242
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Automatic High Beam
∗
P. 219
P. 192
P. 233
P. 226
Center differential lock/unlock switch P. 323
Audio system* P. 413
Glove box P. 525
“RSCA OFF” switch P. 137
Emergency flasher switch P. 676
Parking brake pedal P. 193
Hood lock
release lever
P. 608
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 93
Pre-collision braking off switch∗ P. 344

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
B
Audio remote control switches* P. 460
Telephone switches* P. 490
Menu switch P. 205
“ENTER” switch
P. 205
Horn P. 194
Wide view front & side monitor switch∗ P. 286
Talk switch*
P. 490
Cruise control switch P. 246, 250
“LDA” switch∗ P. 275
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button∗ P. 250

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1-1. Key information
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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (→P. 5 2 5 )
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key
number plate. ( →P. 7 3 8 )
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any
buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an
electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed
accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves
that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
Observe the following:
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high temp eratures for a long period of time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to
such materials.
●Do not disassemble the keys.
●Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,
audio systems, glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-fre-
quency therapy equipment.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit
radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Changing “ENGINE STAR T STOP” switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch with brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the
switch is pressed.)
Off
*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can be
used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
*: If the shift lever is in a positionother than P when turning off
the engine, the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will be
turned to ACCESSORY mode,
not to OFF.