2014 Lexus GX460 suspension

5047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
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 adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Observe the following precautions.
●Do not use cables or chains.
●Do not tow the vehicle at a speed higher than 19 mph (30 km/h) and more than a dis-
tance of 50 miles (80 km).
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear.
●Do not secure elastic towing ropes to the suspension components.
If the vehicle is towed at a speed higher than 19 mph (30 km/h) or for more than
50 miles (80 km), or if the vehicle is towed from the rear, the transmission may be
damaged. In such cases, transport the vehicle using a flat bed truck with all four wheels
raised off the ground.
■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 the transmission and transfer in emergency
towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may cause seri-
ous damage to the transmission and transfer.
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.
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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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5087-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Pre-collision system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is
not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating. (→ P. 3 5 7 )
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision braking is disabled. (→ P. 3 5 8 )
• The light will turn on when the system cannot temporarily be
used. ( →P. 5 2 0 )
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Multi-terrain Select (if equipped);
• The Crawl Control (if equipped);
• The downhill assist control system (if equipped);
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system;
• Active TRAC (Traction Control) system;
• Trailer Sway Control; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when any of the above systems other than the
Multi-terrain Select are operating.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
LED headlight warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlights
The LED headlights will not normally illuminate when there is a
malfunction, however it may be ab le to illuminate depending on the
nature of the problem.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(Flashes)
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the au tomatic headlight leveling system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Kinetic dynamic suspension system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the kinetic dynamic suspension system.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(Flashes)
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system if the light
continues flashing. ( →P. 3 3 2 )
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on
or flashes in order to indicate that a mes-
sage is currently being displayed on the
instrument cluster.
Multi-information display
Rear height control air suspension
display
If any of the warning lights comes on ag ain after the following actions have been
performed, contact your Lexus dealer.
If a warning is shown on the instrument cluster, stay calm and perform the fol-
lowing actions:
1
2
3
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Turn off the rear height control air suspension (if equipped). (→P. 3 2 7 )
●Stop the engine.
●Turn on the emergency flashers. ( →P. 4 9 8 )
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
For details about tires: →P. 4 6 4
CAUTION
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond
repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle
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5327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
Insert the jack handle extension into
the lowering socket.Lower
Raise
Place a rag under the jack handle
extension to protect the rear bumper.
Lower the spare tire completely to
the ground.
If the spare tire becomes caught on the suspension components, raise the tire,
pull it towards the rear of the vehicle, and begin lowering it again. Pull out the spare tire and remove
the holding bracket.
3
1
2
4
5
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5387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
Firmly tighten each nut two or three
times in the order shown in the illus-
tration.
Tightening torque:
83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Lay down the tire with the outer side
facing up, and install the holding
bracket.
Insert the holding bracket tab into one of
the holes in the wheel.
Raise the tire.
Pull the tire towards the rear of the vehicle when raising. After raising, visually
check that the tire is not interf ering with suspension components.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers.
4
5
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
1
2
3
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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: Vehicles without roof rails and shark fin antenna
*3: Vehicles with roof rails and without shark fin antenna
*4: Vehicles with shark fin antenna
*5: Vehicles without rear height control air suspension
*6: Vehicles with rear height control air suspension
Dimensions and weights
Overall length189.2 in. (4880 mm)
Overall width74 . 2 i n . ( 1 8 8 5 m m )
Overall height*1
71.7 in. (1820 mm)*2, 6
72.0 in. (1830 mm)*2, 5
72.2 in. (1835 mm)*3, 6
72.6 in. (1845 mm)*3, 5
73.8 in. (1875 mm)*4, 6
74 . 2 i n . ( 1 8 8 5 m m )*4, 5
Wheelbase109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Front and rear tread62.4 in. (1585 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)1280 lb. (580 kg)*6
1315 lb. (595 kg)*5
TWR (trailer weight +
cargo weight) (With
towing hitch)With brake6500 lb. (2948 kg)
Without brake1000 lb. (453 kg)
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