2012 Lexus GX460 light

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 168
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 179
Automatic transmission.............. 186
Turn signal lever ............................ 192
Parking brake ................................. 193
Horn.................................................... 194
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 195
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 198
Multi-information display (Optitron meters) ..................... 204
Multi-information display (Accessory meters)................... 212
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 219
Automatic High Beam ............... 226
Fog light switch ............................. 233
Windshield wipers and washer............................................ 236
Rear window wiper and washer............................................ 242
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 245 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 246
Dynamic radar cruise control........................................... 250
Intuitive parking assist ................ 266
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .............................................. 275
Rear view monitor system ......... 281
Wide view front & side monitor .......................................... 286
Multi-terrain Select ..................... 296
Multi-terrain Monitor ................ 304
Rear height control air suspension .................................... 316
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) .................. 321
Four-wheel drive system........... 322
Crawl Control ............................... 328
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) ......................... 332
Driving assist systems................. 335
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......................................... 343
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ................. 353
Cargo and luggage .................... 358
Vehicle load limits........................ 364
Winter driving tips ....................... 366
Trailer towing ................................. 370
Dinghy towing .............................. 389
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 523
• Glove box .................................... 525
• Console box ................................ 526
• Coin holder................................. 528
• Bottle holders/door pockets .......................................... 529
• Cup holders................................ 530
• Auxiliary boxes.......................... 533
3-7. Other interior features Cool box ......................................... 535
Sun visors........................................ 538
Vanity mirror .................................. 539
Clock ................................................ 540
Conversation mirror.................... 541
Power outlet (12 V DC) ............ 542
Power outlet (120 V AC) ......... 544
Heated steering wheel............... 549
Seat heaters and ventilators ..... 551
Armrest ............................................ 554
Coat hooks .................................... 555
Floor mat.......................................... 556
Luggage compartment features......................................... 558
Garage door opener.................. 567
Compass.......................................... 575
Safety Connect ............................ 580 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 588
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 593
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 596
General maintenance ............... 598
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 602
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 603
Hood ................................................ 608
Engine compartment................. 609
Tires ................................................... 628
Tire inflation pressure................. 635
Wheels ............................................. 639
Air conditioning filter.................. 642
Electronic key battery ................ 644
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 647
Headlight aim (vehicles with low beam halogen bulbs) ............... 660
Light bulbs ....................................... 662
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers..................... 676
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 677
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 683
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 684
Event data recorder ................... 685
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 688
If a warning message is displayed ...................................... 700
If you have a flat tire...................... 721
If the engine will not start .......... 735
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 737
If you lose your keys .................... 738
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 739
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 741
If your vehicle overheats ........... 744
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 747
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........................ 749 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 752
Fuel information ............................ 764
Tire information............................. 768
6-2. Customization Customizable features............... 782
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 802
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................... 804
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 805
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 807
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 233
Parking/front side marker lights P. 219
Headlights (low beam) P. 219
Hood P. 608
Windshield wipers P. 236
Moon roof P. 104
Outside rear view mirrors P. 97
Front turn signal lights P. 192
Side turn signal lights
P. 192
Headlights (high beam)
and daytime running lights
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Rear window wiper
P. 242
Rear turn signal lights P. 192
Stop/tail lights P. 219
License plate lights P. 219
Back door P. 53
Roof luggage carrier∗ P. 358
Side doors P. 50
Rear window defogger Glass hatch P. 411
P. 58
Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 628
P. 721
P. 762
P. 768
Fuel filler door P. 109
Rear side marker lights P. 219
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror Compass
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Garage door opener switches
P. 95
P. 575
P. 567
Personal/interior lights “SOS” button
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P. 520
P. 580
Vanity mirrors Sun visors P. 539
P. 538
Personal/interior lights P. 521
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 122
∗: If equipped
Auxiliary box
Conversation mirror P. 533
P. 541
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Moon roof switches P. 104
Vanity lights P. 539

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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
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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