2017 Lexus GX460 Owner's Manual

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1513-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
■The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be
operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame while the win-
dow is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window is opening,
window movement is stopped.
■When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates unusually and
the door window cannot be opened and closed, perform the following operations with
the power window switch of that door.
●Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 seconds of
the jam protection function or catch protection function activating, continuously oper-
ate the power window switch in the one-to uch closing direction or one-touch opening
direction so that the door window can be opened and closed.
●If the door window can not be opened and closed even when performing the above
operations, perform the following pr ocedure for function initialization.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction and com-
pletely close the door window.
Release the power window switch for a mo ment, resume pulling the switch in the
one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approximately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direction. After
the door window is complete ly opened, continue holding the switch for an additional
1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing the switch in the
one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approximately 4 seconds or
more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction. After the
door window is completely closed, continue holding the switch for a further 1 second
or more.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. ( →P. 5 5 8 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( →P. 9 8 )
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 9 4 )
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation
for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do
not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it
is recommended to use the window lock switch. ( →P. 1 5 0 )
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi-
tion where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating the power
windows, operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no pos-
sibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window. Also, do
not let a child operate window by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is
possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intent ionally activate the jam protection function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just before the
window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your body jammed in the win-
dow.
■Catch protection function
●Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the catch protec-
tion function.
●The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your body or clothing caught
in the window.
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Operation of each component
Moon roof
Opens the moon roof*
The moon roof stops slightly before the
fully open position to reduce wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open the
moon roof.
Closes the moon roof*
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: Lightly press either end of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof partway.
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
*
: Lightly press either end of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof partway.
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and
down.
Opening and closing
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Tilting up and down
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■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either
front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon r
oof and the frame while the moon roof is clos-
ing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key. ( →P. 5 5 8 )
●The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control. (→ P. 9 8 )
■Moon roof open reminder function
An alarm will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information display when
the driver’s door is opened with the moon r oof not fully closed and the engine switch off.
■When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
●If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold “ ∨” on the .
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The moon roof will close, re-open and pause for approximately 10 seconds.*2 Then
it will close again, tilt up and pause for appr oximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,
open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.
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Operation of each component
●If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold “ ∧” on the
*1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position
and stops.
Release “ ∧” on the once and then press and hold “ ∧” on the again.
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The moon roof will pause for approximatel y 10 seconds in the tilt up position.*2
Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.
Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic
operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold “ ∨” on the or “ ∧” on the
and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it
will tilt down, open and close. Check to ma ke sure that the moon roof is completely
closed and then release the switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 9 4 )
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is
moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Closing the moon roof
●The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child oper-
ate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts
caught in the moon roof.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bodies in a posi-
tion where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating the moon
roof, operate the moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of
any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let
a child operate moon roof by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is pos-
sible for children and other passengers to get caught in the moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intent ionally activate the jam protection function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
moon roof fully closes.
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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................158
Cargo and luggage .................... 165
Vehicle load limits ....................... 169
Trailer towing (with towing hitch).................... 170
Dinghy towing...............................188
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 189
Automatic transmission ............ 194
Turn signal lever ......................... 200
Parking brake ................................ 201
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .........................202
Automatic High Beam ............ 205
Fog light switch............................. 210
Windshield wipers and washer........................................... 212
Rear window wiper and washer........................................... 217
Headlight cleaner switch ......... 219
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ......220 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 224
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 227
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........238
Intuitive parking assist .............. 244
Rear view monitor system ...... 253
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 263
Wide view fro nt & side monitor ........................................ 289
Multi-terrain Select .................. 308
Multi-terrain Monitor ................ 313
Rear height control air suspension ................................. 337
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ................ 341
Four-wheel drive system ......... 342
Crawl Control ............................. 346
Downhill assist control system .......................................... 349
Driving assist systems................ 351
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 357 • The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 362
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function......................... 365
PCS (Pre-Collision system) ..........368
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ......................377
Off-road precautions .............. 380
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Driving the vehicle
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P. 1 8 9
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( →P. 1 9 4 )
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 2 0 1 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or
N. ( →P. 1 9 4 )
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( →P. 201), and shift the shift lever to P ( →P. 1 9 4 ) .
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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