2017 Lexus GX460 Owner's Manual

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■Center of console (12 V DC)
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10 A.
XFront
Slide the auxiliary box lid.
XRear (if equipped)
Power outlets
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■Luggage compartment (120 V AC)
The power outlet can be used for 120 V AC accessories that run on less than
100 W.
■The power outlet can be used when
12 V DC: The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
120 V AC: The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any of the following
conditions apply (120 V AC):
●Use of electrical appliances exceeding 100 W is attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection ci
rcuit is activated. This is normal and does
not indicate a malfunction.
●The total power usage by all electrical featur es (headlights, air conditioning, etc.) has
exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended period of time.
■If the protection circuit is activated and the power supply is cut, conduct the following
procedure (120 V AC):
Park the vehicle in a safe place, and then securely apply the parking brake.
Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance is within the maxi-
mum capacity of the power outlet and the appliance is not broken.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode again.
When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool the temperature down.
Once it reaches the normal temperature, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode again.
If the power supply does not resume even after the above procedure has been per-
formed, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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CAUTION
■Using a power outlet (120 V AC)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
●Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may result in electrical
shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet must be thoroughly dried
before use.
●Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
●Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
●When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices written on
their labels and in the manufacturers’ instruction manuals.
●Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter in any way. Doing
so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which could cause serious
damage or injuries. Contact your Lexus dealer for any necessary repairs.
■To prevent injuries and accidents, secure al l electric appliances before use and do not
use any appliances that may do any of the following (120 V AC):
●Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
●Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or overheating while
driving.
●Emit steam while the windows of the cabin are closed.
■To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not perform any of the
following actions (120 V AC):
●Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
●Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
●Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or feet.
●Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
●Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
●Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug (120 V AC)
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
●Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the power outlet, as this may cause a
short circuit.
●Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet. (120 V AC)
●After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid. (120 V AC)
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NOTICE
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
12 V DC: Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
120 V AC: Do not use a 120 V AC appliance that requires more than 100 W.
If a 120 V AC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protection circuit
will cut the power supply.
■Appliances that may not operate properly (120 V AC)
The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate even if their power consumption
is under 100 W.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data.
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■To prevent battery discharge
12 V DC: Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
120 V AC: Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances that consume in excess of
100 W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■To prevent any damage caused by heat (120 V AC)
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat, such as toasters, in any
locations including the internal or external trim, seats and deck.
●Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or heat inside
the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in
damage to those electrical appliances.
■If any electrical appliances are to
be used while driving (120 V AC)
Securely fasten both the appliances and th eir cables to prevent them from falling or
getting caught in any of the power train components.
■If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is connected (120 V
AC)
Replace the outlet. Contact your Lexus dealer for any necessary replacements.
■If the power outlet gets dirty (120 V AC)
Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently. Do not use any
cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or compound cleaners, as these
may damage the power outlet or cause it to malfunction.
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X7-passenger models
Fold down the armrest for use.
X6-passenger models
To adjust the armrest angle, raise the
armrest to the highest position and then
lower the armrest to the lowest posi-
tion. Raise the armrest again to the
desired position and the armrest will be
locked at that position.
When the armrest is locked, the armrest
cannot be lowered.
To lower the armrest, raise the armrest
to the highest position again.
Armrest
NOTICE
To prevent damage, do not apply too heavy a load on the armrest.
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The coat hooks are provided with the
second rear assist grips.
An assist grip (Type A) can be used to support your body while sitting on the seat.
An assist grip (Type B) can be used when getting in or out of the vehicle and oth-
ers.
Assist grip (Type A)
Assist grip (Type B)
Coat hooks
CAUTION
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS cur-
tain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles, causing death or seri-
ous injury.
Assist grips
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CAUTION
Do not use the assist grip (Type A) when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
NOTICE
To prevent damage, do not hang heavy objects or put a heavy load on the assist grip.
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The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which the
vehicle is heading.
■Operation
To turn the compass on or off, push
the switch.
■Displays and directions
Compass (if equipped)
DisplayDirection
“N”North
“NE”Northeast
“E”East
“SE”Southeast
“S”South
“SW”Southwest
“W”We s t
“NW”Northwest
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■Calibrating the compass
The direction display deviates from the true direction determined by the earth’s
magnetic field. The amount of deviation varies according to the geographic posi-
tion of the vehicle.
If you cross over one of the map boundaries shown in illustration, the compass will
deviate.
To obtain higher precision or perfect calibration, refer to “Deviation calibration”.
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