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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( U)8-1. Specifications
Overall widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, incl
uding elevations due to label-
ing, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substa ntially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Section widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Tract ion in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle specifications
*:Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various des-ignated seating capacities
Te s t r i mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tr e a d r i bA tread section running circumferentially around a tire
Tr e a d s e p a r a t i o nPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators (TWI)
The projections within the principal grooves designed
to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the
tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
Designated seating capac-ity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load, Num- ber of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 1552 in front, 1 in second seat, 1
in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 2072 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( U)8-2. Customization
Customizable features
■Changing by using the menu switch and the “ENTER” switch
When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a safe
place with the shift lever in
P and the parking brake set.
Press and hold the menu switch to display customization mode. ( →P. 8 3 )
Press the “ENTER” switch upwards or downwards to select the item to be
customized.
Press the “ENTER” switch to confirm.
Press the “ENTER” switch upwards or downwards to select the desired set-
ting for the item being customized.
Press the “ENTER” switch to confirm.
When customization is completed, press the menu switch to clear the cus-
tomization screen.
■Changing by using the multimedia system or navigation system
Press the “SETUP” button on the multimedia system or navigation system.
Select “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen and select “Vehicle Customization”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized
to suit your preferences. The settings of these features can be changed by
using the steering wheel switches, the mu ltimedia system or navigation sys-
tem or at your Lexus dealer.
It is also possible to customize certai n vehicle features yourself using the
menu switch and the “ENTER” switch.
Customizing vehicle features
1
2
3
1
2
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615What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→ P. 1 8 5 )
●Is the shift lever in P? (→ P. 1 8 5 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 1 1 2 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 188)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( →P. 5 5 0 )
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 552)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode ( →P. 5 4 8 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted fr om P even if you depress the brake
pedal
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616What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( U)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 1 8 7 )
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 1 4 6 )
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( →P. 1 8 7 )
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→ P. 5 1 3 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 1 9 5 )
Depending on the situation, other type s of warning buzzer may also sound.
( → P. 511, 519)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( →P. 7 0 )
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine. The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activate
d and the horn sounds
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619Alphabetical index
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( U)
Bottle holders......................................... 403
BrakeFluid.......................................................... 569
Parking brake........................................ 195
Warning light .......................................... 511
Brake assist ............................................. 345
Break-in tips............................................. 155
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .................................................... 80
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................. 351 The Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................................... 356
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................................... 359
Care ................................................. 438, 441 Aluminum wheels ............................. 438
Exterior................................................... 438
Interior ...................................................... 441
Seat belts ................................................ 442
Cargo hooks .......................................... 406
Center differential................................ 336
CD player
*
Chains ......................................................... 371
Child restraint system............................ 53 Booster seats, definition ....................54
Booster seats, installation.................. 63
Convertible seats, definition ............54
Convertible seats, installation..............................................60 Installing child restraint system
with LATCH system........................ 58
Installing child restraint system with seat belts...................................... 60
Installing child restraint system with top tether strap......................... 64
Infant seats, definition.......................... 54
Infant seats, installation ....................... 60
Child safety .................................................52 Airbag precautions...............................37
Back door precautions.................... 103
Battery precautions ............. 465, 554
Child restraint system......................... 53
Glass hatch precaution ................... 108
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 30
Installing child restraints .................... 57
Moon roof precautions ....................152
Power window lock switch.............146
Power window precautions ...........148
Rear door child-protectors ..............97
Removed key battery precautions .......................................484
Seat belt precautions ............................ 31
Seat heater precautions ................. 393
Child-protectors ...................................... 97
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .............................. 438
Exterior ...................................................438
Interior ....................................................... 441
Seat belts................................................ 442
Coat hooks ............................................... 421
Compass ..................................................423
C
*: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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621Alphabetical index
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Emergency flashers ............................. 502
EngineAccessory mode................................. 186
Compartment ..................................... 455
Hood ........................................................454
How to start the engine ................... 185
Identification number ...................... 564
If the engine will not start............... 546
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 185
Overheating ........................................ 555
Engine compartment cover ............. 456
Engine coolant....................................... 459 Capacity ................................................ 566
Checking............................................... 459
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................371
Engine immobilizer system ................. 68
Engine oil ................................................. 457 Capacity ................................................ 564
Checking................................................457
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................371
Engine switch .......................................... 185
Engine switch light ............................... 396
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 Flat tire ...................................................... 533
Floor mats.................................................... 24
Fluid
Automatic transmission ................. 568
Brake........................................................569
Steering ..................................................570
Washer ................................................... 467
Fog lights.................................................. 204 Switch ................................................. 204
Four-wheel drive system................... 336
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................46
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....................................... 513
Front seats .................................................. 118 Adjustment............................................... 118
Cleaning................................................... 441
Correct driving posture .................... 26
Driving position memory...................131
Head restraints .....................................136
Seat heaters .......................................... 394
Seat position memory .........................131
Front turn signal lights .......................... 194 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 494
Turn signal lever ...................................194
Wattage ................................................... 571F
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Seat heaters ............................................ 394
Seat ventilators ...................................... 395
Seat position memory............................ 131
Seats....................................................118, 120Adjustment .................................... 118, 120
Adjustment precautions ......... 119, 130
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 57
Cleaning .................................................. 441
Driving position memory .................. 131
Head restraint ....................................... 136
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 26
Seat position memory......................... 131
Ventilators ............................................ 395
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... 198
Inside rear view mirror ......................142
Intuitive parking
assist-sensor .................................... 238
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................................. 209
Service reminder indicators ................74
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 190
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 548
Shift lock system....................................548
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 407
Side airbags ............................................... 34
Side mirrors ..............................................143 Adjusting and folding ........................ 143
Blind Spot Monitor............................. 351
Side turn signal lights ............................194 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 498
Turn signal lever .................................. 194 Smart access system with
push-button start.................................... 111
Antenna location..................................... 111
Starting the engine ............................. 185
Snow tires .................................................373
Spare tire ................................................. 533 Inflation pressure................................ 570
Storage location ................................. 534
Spark plug ............................................... 566
Specifications......................................... 562
Speedometer ............................................. 79
Steering lock Column lock release ........................ 188
Steering wheel ........................................ 139
Adjustment..............................................139
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel ................... 393
Steering wheel position memory...................................................131
Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................498
Storage feature ..................................... 399
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck....... 558
Sun shade Roof ........................................................... 150
Sun visors................................................... 415
Switch “2nd START” button ........................... 191
AVS switch ........................................... 335
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch .....................................................351
Center differential lock/ unlock switch.................................... 337
Crawl Control switch ......................340
Cruise control switch ..............218, 221
“DAC” switch ...................................... 343
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