2017 Lexus GX460 ECU

5177-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●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 when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
●Do not use cables or chains.
●Do not secure the elastic towing rope to the suspension components.
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.
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5237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*1: Open door warning buzzer: → P. 5 3 0
*2: Seat belt reminders:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer
sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer
sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfast ened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound
intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of
12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will
sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side
and curtain shield airbag sensors, rear side and curtain shield airbag sensors, floor sen-
sor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU
and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-
senger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags, intercon-
necting wiring and power sources. ( →P. 3 6 )
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passen-
ger is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warn-
ing light may not operate properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
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5397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once
• When the doors were unlocked with the mechanical key and then
the engine switch was pressed,
the electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle even after
the engine switch was pressed
two consecutive times.
→ Touch the electronic key to the
engine switch while depressing
the brake pedal.

Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
→Next time when starting the
engine, increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain that
level for approximately 5 min-
utes to recharge the battery.
Once
The electronic key has a low battery.
→Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( →P. 4 9 2 )
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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5447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack, leading
to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on
this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●Be sure to turn off the height control and stop the engine.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle will be injured.
■Using the jack handle
Tighten all the jack handle bolts securely us ing a Phillips-head screwdriver, to prevent
the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.
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5547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Lay down the tire with the valve stem
facing up and install the holding
bracket, inserting the claw into the
wheel lug nut hole. Turn the jack
handle extension clockwise to take
up slack in the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw is in the
wheel lug nut hole and the holding
bracket is centered in the wheel hub.
Claw
Holding bracket
Raise the tire.
While raising, pull the tire towards the
rear of the vehicle, taking care that the
tire goes up without catching on any
surrounding part, to prevent it from fly-
ing forward during a collision or sudden
braking.
After the tire goes half way up, check
that the suspended chain is able to enter
the tire hole, for proper storage.
Tightening torque:
34.4 ft•lbf (46.6 N•m, 4.8 kgf•m)
Confirm that the tire is not loose
after tightening: Push and pull the tire
Tr y r o t a t i n g
Visually check to ensure the tire is
not hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly exists, repeat step and step .
Repeat step , any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
incorrect
correct
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1
2
2
3
1
2
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5557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody.
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5938-1. Specifications
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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 0F 6 8U _(U )8-2. Customization
■Smart access system with push-button start (→P. 98, 105, 115)
■Wireless remote control (→P. 9 4 , 9 8 )
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Smart door unlockingDriver’s doorAll the doors—OO
Smart access system with
push-button startOnOff—OO
Number of consecutive
door lock operations2 timesAs many as desired——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
stepsAll doors
unlocked in one
step
—OO
Panic functionOnOff——O
Glass hatch opening
operationPush and hold
(Short)
Push twice
——O
One short push
Push and hold (Long)
Off
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