2015 Lexus GX460 differential

5157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( U)
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When trouble arises
■If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock indicator
light blinks
Take the specified steps. ( →P. 3 3 8 )
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
■The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks
or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire
inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire inflation pressure of the spare tire is
low. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly
→ P. 4 7 2
■If the tire pressure warning light freque ntly comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 8 6 )
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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( U)7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help provide
traction.
Restart the engine.
Lock the center differential. (→
P. 3 3 7 )
Shift the shift lever to the D or R positi on and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Turn off TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control if these functions are ham-
pering your attempts to free the vehicle. ( →P. 3 4 7 )
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/
Trailer Sway Control.
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5678-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
Electrical system (battery)
Specific gravity reading at
68 °F (20 °C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11.8  12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all the lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Front differential
Oil capacity1.48 qt. (1.40 L, 1.23 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential
Oil capacity2.85 qt. (2.70 L, 2.38 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
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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
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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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Condenser ................................................461
Console box ...........................................400
Cool box ....................................................413
Cooling system ..................................... 459Engine overheating.......................... 555
Conversation mirror .............................416
Crawl Control ....................................... 340
Cruise control
Cruise control....................................... 218
Dynamic radar cruise control........221
Cup holders ............................................ 402
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 34
Current fuel consumption ................... 83
Customizable features .......................586
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)................................................... 343
Daytime running light system ........... 198
Defogger Front windshield ................................ 384
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 385
Rear window ....................................... 385
Differential............................................... 567
Dimension ............................................... 562
Display
Multi-information display .................. 82
Trip information .....................................83
Warning message .............................. 519
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............451
Doors............................................................ 94 Back door ............................................. 101
Door glasses ......................................... 146
Door lock ..................................................94
Open door warning light................ 513
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 143
Rear door child-protector................ 97 Driver’s seat position memory........... 131
Driving ........................................................ 154
AVS switch ........................................... 335
Break-in tips .......................................... 155
Correct posture .................................... 26
Procedures .............................................154
Winter drive tips .................................. 371
Dynamic radar cruise control ........... 221
Eco Driving Indicator ............................ 86
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electronic key ........................................... 90 Battery-saving function ......................113
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 549
Replacing the battery ......................483
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 549
If the engine will not start ............... 546
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................548
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ........................ 552
If the warning buzzer
sounds .................................................... 511
If the warning light turns on ............. 511
If you have a flat tire .......................... 533
If you lose your keys........................... 614
If you think something is wrong.................................................. 509
If your vehicle becomes stuck..................................................... 558
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................................504
If your vehicle overheats ................555
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Meter .............................................................79Indicators................................................... 74
Instrument panel light control ........ 80
Meters......................................................... 79
Multi-information display .................. 82
Warning lights ........................................ 74
Micro dust and pollen filter ..............385
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ....................... 141
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .......................................... 385
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 143
Vanity mirrors ....................................... 415
Moon roof..................................................149
Jam protection function ................... 150
Operation ............................................... 149
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ..................... 82
Switching the display...........................83
Trip information .....................................83
Multi-terrain Monitor ......................... 307
Multi-terrain Select.............................. 302
Navigation system
*
Odometer ................................................... 79
Off-road precautions ..........................374
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 564
Front differential oil ........................... 567
Rear differential oil ............................ 567
Transfer.................................................. 568
Opener Back door................................................102
Fuel filler door........................................ 216
Hood........................................................ 454
Outside rear view mirrors.................. 143 Adjusting and folding ........................ 143
Blind Spot Monitor .............................351
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers...........................................385
Outside temperature display ............. 86
Overheating, Engine .......................... 555
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist).................. 238
Parking assist monitor .........................257
Parking brake .......................................... 195 Operation................................................195
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................................. 521
Personal lights ....................................... 396 Switch ...................................................... 397
Wattage ................................................... 571
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626Alphabetical index
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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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