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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )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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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pr etensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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5778-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf)while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when pulled up with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N, 20.0 kgf)
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*13.4 in. (86 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 0.24 in. (1 6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal
travel
*25 7 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Chassis lubrication (Propeller shafts)
SpiderLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Slide yokeMolybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2 or lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
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627Alphabetical index
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )
Bottle holders......................................... 409
BrakeFluid........................................................... 577
Parking brake........................................ 201
Warning light ...................................... 520
Brake assist .............................................. 351
Break-in tips............................................. 159
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .....................................................84
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 357 The Blind Spot Monitor
function ................................................362
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................................... 365
Care ................................................446, 449 Aluminum wheels ..............................446
Exterior....................................................446
Interior .....................................................449
Seat belts ............................................... 450
Cargo hooks ............................................412
Center differential................................ 342
CD player
*
Chains ........................................................377
Child restraint system............................ 55 Booster seats, definition ....................56
Booster seats, installation..................66
Convertible seats, definition ............56
Convertible seats, installation..............................................63 Installing child restraint system
with LATCH system.......................... 61
Installing child restraint system with seat belts...................................... 63
Installing child restraint system with top tether strap..........................67
Infant seats, definition.......................... 56
Infant seats, installation ....................... 63
Child safety .................................................54 Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Back door precautions.....................107
Battery precautions .............. 473, 563
Child restraint system......................... 55
Glass hatch precaution ......................112
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................32
Installing child restraints .................... 59
Moon roof precautions ....................156
Power window lock switch............ 150
Power window precautions ........... 152
Rear door child-protectors ............. 101
Removed key battery precautions ....................................... 493
Seat belt precautions .......................... 33
Seat heater precautions .................399
Child-protectors ..................................... 101
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .............................. 446
Exterior ................................................... 446
Interior ..................................................... 449
Seat belts................................................450
Coat hooks ............................................. 428
Compass ..................................................429
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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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )
Emergency flashers .............................. 510
EngineAccessory mode................................. 190
Compartment ......................................463
Hood ........................................................ 462
How to start the engine ................... 189
Identification number ....................... 572
If the engine will not start............... 556
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 189
Overheating ........................................ 564
Engine compartment cover ............. 464
Engine coolant....................................... 467 Capacity .................................................574
Checking................................................ 467
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 377
Engine immobilizer system ..................72
Engine oil ................................................. 465 Capacity ................................................. 572
Checking............................................... 465
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 377
Engine switch .......................................... 189
Engine switch light ............................... 402
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 Flat tire .......................................................542
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission .................. 576
Brake........................................................ 577
Steering .................................................. 578
Washer ................................................... 475
Fog lights.................................................... 210 Switch ................................................... 210
Four-wheel drive system....................342
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 48
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ......................................522
Front seats................................................. 122
Adjustment.............................................. 122
Cleaning................................................. 449
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory.................135
Head restraints .....................................140
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Seat position memory .......................135
Front turn signal lights ........................ 200
Replacing light bulbs .......................503
Turn signal lever .................................200
Wattage ................................................. 579F
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