2013 Lexus GX460 Specifications /

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■Before emergency towingThe “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY mode
(engine off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
Put the four-wheel drive control switch in H4. (The center differential is
unlocked.)
Put the vehicle height in the N mode and press height control switch to
turn off the rear height control air suspension.
Shift the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always be cautious of the
surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●Do not turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Doing so will lock the steering wheel and prevent operation, possibly causing an
accident and result ing in death or serious injury.
●If the engine is not running, the power assi st for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck
Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with the ground.
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■]To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequa te ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could
be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent body damage when to wing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent causing serious damage to th e transmission and transfer in emer-
gency towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.

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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temper ature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, sp ongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor

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Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is acti-
vated.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP ” switch to ACCESSORY mode
or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to th e ground, the fuel system has been damaged
and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag
inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to
the engine.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be
dangerous.
The following warning in dicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehi cle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driv en at a speed of approximately 3 mph (5
km/h) or more.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, bu t then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warning indicates the po ssibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an ac cident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected by y our Lexus dealer immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
while the engine is running.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lampMalfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.

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Warning lightWarning light/Details
SRS warning lightMalfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
ABS warning lightMalfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Slip indicator light
Malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The active traction control system;
The indicator will blink when the system listed above or
below is operational. ( P. 3 4 1 )
• The downhill assist control system
*;
• The hill-start assist control system
*; or
• Crawl Control system*.
(Flashing)
“PCS” warning light*
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system.
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the sys-
tem is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly wh en the system is operating.
( P. 3 4 7 )
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision braking is dis- abled. ( P. 3 4 8 )
• The light will turn on when the system cannot temporarily
be used. ( P. 7 1 2 )

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*: If equipped
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(Flashing)
“AFS OFF” indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System). (P. 2 2 7 )
(Flashing)
Automatic High Beam indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic high beam system.
( P. 2 3 0 )
(Flashing)
“LDA” indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the lane departure alert.
(P. 2 7 9 )
(Flashing)
Cruise control indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
(P. 250, 254)
(Flashing)
Radar cruise control indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the Dynamic radar cruise control
system. ( P. 2 5 4 )
Kinetic dynamic suspension system warning light
Malfunction in the kinetic dynamic suspension system.
(Flashing)
Multi-terrain Select indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the Multi-terrain Select system.
( P. 3 0 0 )
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system if the
light continues flashing. ( P. 3 2 6 )
Center differential lock indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system if the
light continues flashing. ( P. 3 2 6 )