2015 Lexus GX460 trailer

GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( U)
3614-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function will not detect a vehicle
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following types of
vehicles and/or objects.
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.*
●Vehicles approaching from directly behind
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*
●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle
●Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle*
●Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle*
*
: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not function cor-
rectly
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following
conditions:
●During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
●When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
●When multiple vehicles approach continuously
●Shallow angle parking
●When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
●When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
●Directly after the Blind Spot Monitor system turned on
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer
●When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehicle
●Directly after the engine is started with the BSM main switch on
●When the sensors cannot detect vehicles
because of obstacles
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3694-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
CAUTION
■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary in any of the following situations.
●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the functioning
of the sensor
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the luggage com-
partment etc.)
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the pre-collision system can function effectively:
●Keep the sensor and front grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and front grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or dam-
age them.
●Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may become inaccurate or
malfunction. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always
have the area inspected and adjusted by your Lexus dealer.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to th e sensor, grille cover or surrounding area.
●Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.
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5127-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( 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 6 2 )
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision braking is disabled. (→ P. 363)
• The light will turn on when the system cannot temporarily be
used. ( →P. 5 2 5 )
→ 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.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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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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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( 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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628Alphabetical index
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( U)
Tools........................................................... 534
TowingDinghy towing ...................................... 184
Emergency towing ........................... 506
Towing hooks ..................................... 507
Trailer Sway Control ........................346
Trailer towing ........................................ 166
Trailer Sway Control........................... 346
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 345
Transmission
Automatic transmission ................... 190
AVS switch .......................................... 335
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 548
Trip information........................................ 83
Trip meters ..................................................79
Turn signal lights .....................................194 Replacing light bulbs ........... 494, 495
Turn signal lever .................................. 194
Wattage ................................................... 571
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................................... 415
Wattage ................................................... 571
Vanity mirrors ..........................................415
Vehicle identification number......... 563
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 345 Warning buzzers .................................... 511
Brake system .......................................... 511
Downshifting ..........................................193
Open back door..................................521
Open door ............................................. 521
Seat belt remainder ............................514
Warning lights .......................................... 511
ABS ............................................................. 511
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 512
Brake system .......................................... 511
Charging system .................................. 511
KDSS.......................................................... 512
LED headlight ....................................... 512
Low fuel level .........................................513
Malfunction indicator lamp.............. 511
Master warning light ..........................513
Open door .............................................513
Parking brake indicator ..................... 511
PCS ............................................................ 512
Seat belt reminder light ....................513
Slip indicator ..........................................512
SRS............................................................... 511
Tire pressure warning light .............513
Warning message..................................519
Warning reflector holder.................. 406
Washer ..................................................... 206
Checking ............................................... 467
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 371
Switch ......................................................206
Washing and waxing .......................... 438
Wide view front & side monitor ..... 283
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