2013 Lexus GX460 Specifications /

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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.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start ........................... 31
Wireless remote control .............. 49
Side doors .......................................... 52
Back door ........................................... 57
Glass hatch ........................................ 62
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
Front seats .......................................... 67
Rear seats ............................................. 71
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 82
Head restraints................................. 86
Seat belts ........................................... 89 Steering wheel.................................. 97
Inside rear view mirror.................. 99
Outside rear view mirrors .......... 101
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.............................. 105
Moon roof ........................................ 108
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 113
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 119
Alarm.................................................... 121
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............. 124
SRS airbags ..................................... 126
Front passenger occupant classification system .................. 143
Child restraint sy stems ............... 150
Installing child restraints ............. 155
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

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ......................... 172
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 183
Automatic transmission.............. 190
Turn signal lever ............................ 196
Parking brake ................................. 197
Horn.................................................... 198
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 199
Indicators and warning lights................................................ 202
Multi-information display (Optitron meters) .................... 208
Multi-information display (Accessory meters)................... 216
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ........................... 223
Automatic High Beam .............. 230
Fog light switch ............................. 237
Windshield wipers and washer............................................ 240
Rear window wiper and washer............................................ 246
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 249 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control .............................. 250
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................ 254
Intuitive parking assist ................ 270
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .............................................. 279
Rear view monitor system ....... 285
Wide view front & side monitor .......................................... 290
Multi-terrain Select .................... 300
Multi-terrain Monitor ................ 308
Rear height control air suspension ................................... 320
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ................. 325
Four-wheel drive system........... 326
Crawl Control ............................... 332
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) ......................... 336
Driving assist systems................. 339
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......................................... 347
2-5. Driving information Off-road precauti ons ................ 358
Cargo and luggage ..................... 363
Vehicle load limits........................ 369
Winter driving tips ........................ 371
Trailer towing ................................. 375
Dinghy towing ............................... 394
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ................ 398
Rear automatic air conditioning system .................. 413
Rear window defogger switch............................................... 417
Windshield wiper de-icer .......... 418
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system .................................. 419
Using the radio ............................... 421
Using the CD player ................... 429
Playing MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 437
Operating an iPod ....................... 446
Operating a USB memory....... 454
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 463
Using the AUX po rt.................... 465
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 466 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ......... 470
Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system ............................................ 474
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ........ 480
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ........ 483
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................................. 490
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system for cellular phones ............................ 491
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ................. 495
Making a phone call................... 503
Setting a cellular phone ............ 508
Security and system setup ......... 513
Using the phone book................. 517
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................ 525
• Personal/interior light main switch .................................. 526
• Personal/interior lights ........... 527
3Interior features

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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage fe atures............... 529
• Glove box ..................................... 531
• Console box ................................ 532
• Coin holder.................................. 534
• Bottle holders/door
pockets ......................................... 535
• Cup holders................................. 536
• Auxiliary boxes........................... 539
3-7. Other interior features Cool box ........................................... 541
Sun visors......................................... 544
Vanity mirror .................................. 545
Clock ................................................. 546
Conversation mirror ................... 547
Power outlet (12 V DC) ........... 548
Power outlet (120 V AC) ........ 550
Heated steering wheel.............. 555
Seat heaters and ve ntilators .... 557
Armrest ........................................... 560
Coat hooks ...................................... 561
Assist grips ...................................... 562
Floor mat.......................................... 563
Luggage compartment features.......................................... 565
Garage door op ener.................. 574
Compass......................................... 582
Safety Connect ............................. 587 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 596
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 601
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 604
General maintena nce ................ 607
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................................... 611
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 612
Hood ................................................... 617
Engine compartment................... 618
Tires ................................................... 636
Tire inflation pressure................. 643
Wheels ............................................. 647
Air conditioning filter................. 650
Electronic key battery ................ 652
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 655
Headlight aim (vehicles with low beam halogen bulbs)....... 668
Light bulbs ....................................... 670
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashe rs.................... 684
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 685
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 691
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 692
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 693
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 705
If you have a flat tire..................... 726
If the engine will not start .......... 740
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 742
If you lose your keys .................... 743
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 744
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................... 746
If your vehicle overheats ........... 749
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 752
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................... 754 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 758
Fuel information ............................ 770
Tire information............................. 774
6-2. Customization Customizable features.............. 788
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 808
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners............................ 810
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ...................................... 811
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................................... 813
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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Abbreviation list ....................... 824
Alphabetical index .................. 826
What to do if... ........................... 838
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 237
Parking/front side marker lights P. 223
Headlights (low beam) P. 223
Hood P. 617
Windshield wipers P. 240
Moon roof P. 108
Outside rear view mirrors P. 101
Front turn signal lights P. 196
Side turn signal lights
P. 196
Headlights (high beam)
and daytime running lights
P. 223, 228