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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than nor-
mal
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the engine
●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, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
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
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pr etensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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Vehicle specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf)while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N, 20.0 kgf)
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*13.4 in. (86 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*25  7 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Chassis lubrication (Propeller shafts)
SpiderLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Slide yokeMolybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2 or lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
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609Alphabetical index
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
Bottle holders......................................... 399
BrakeFluid............................................................ 561
Parking brake.......................................... 191
Warning light ...................................... 507
Brake assist ...............................................341
Break-in tips............................................. 150
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .....................................................78
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 347
Care ................................................ 434, 437 Aluminum wheels ..............................434
Exterior....................................................434
Interior ..................................................... 437
Seat belts ............................................... 438
Cargo hooks .......................................... 402
Center differential................................ 332
CD player
*
Chains ....................................................... 366
Child restraint system............................ 52 Booster seats, definition ....................53
Booster seats, installation....................61
Convertible seats, definition ............53
Convertible seats, installation............................................. 58
Installation with LATCH system ..................................................... 57
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 58
Installing CRS with top straps..................................... 62 Infant seats, definition.......................... 53
Infant seats, installation .......................58
Child safety .................................................. 51 Airbag precautions...............................37
Back door precautions...................... 101
Battery precautions ..............460, 547
Child restraint system......................... 52
Glass hatch precaution ................... 105
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 30
Installing child restraints .................... 56
Moon roof precautions ....................148
Power window lock switch............. 142
Power window precautions ........... 144
Rear door child-protectors ............. 95
Removed key battery precautions ...................................... 480
Seat belt precautions ............................ 31
Seat heater precautions .................390
Child-protectors ..................................... 95
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .............................. 434
Exterior ................................................... 434
Interior ..................................................... 437
Seat belts................................................438
Coat hooks ............................................... 417
Compass ................................................... 419
Condenser...............................................457
Console box........................................... 396
Cool box .................................................. 409
Cooling system ..................................... 455 Engine overheating ..........................548
Conversation mirror............................. 412
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*:For vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Emergency flashers ............................. 498
EngineAccessory mode................................. 182
Compartment ....................................... 451
Hood ....................................................... 450
How to start the engine ..................... 181
Identification number ...................... 556
If the engine will not start............... 540
Ignition switch (engine switch).......181
Overheating ........................................ 548
Engine compartment cover ...............451
Engine coolant....................................... 455 Capacity ................................................ 558
Checking............................................... 455
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 366
Engine immobilizer system ................. 66
Engine oil ................................................. 453 Capacity ................................................ 556
Checking................................................453
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 366
Engine switch ............................................ 181
Engine switch light ............................... 392
EDR .................................................................10 Flat tire ....................................................... 527
Floor mats.................................................... 24
Fluid
Automatic transmission ................. 560
Brake..........................................................561
Steering .................................................. 562
Washer ................................................... 463
Fog lights.................................................. 200 Switch ................................................. 200
Wattage .................................................563
Four-wheel drive system................... 332
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................45
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 509
Front position lights ............................... 192 Light switch............................................. 192
Wattage .................................................563
Front seats.................................................. 115
Adjustment............................................... 115
Cleaning................................................. 437
Correct driving posture .................... 26
Driving position memory.................128
Head restraints ..................................... 132
Seat heaters ..........................................390
Seat position memory .......................128
Front turn signal lights ..........................190
Replacing light bulbs .......................490
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Wattage .................................................563F
*:For vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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