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4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ..................... 158
Cargo and luggage.....................165
Vehicle load limits ........................169
Tr a i l e r t o w i n g (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 front & 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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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 212
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 377
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer
*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 391
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 447
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 220
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 220
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 476
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 578
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 377
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 476
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 542
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 462
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 462
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 564
Camera*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253, 263
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 202
Parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Fog lights
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Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Stop/tail lights
Hill-start assist control*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352
Downhill assist control system
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License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 19 4
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
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( R e p l a c i n g m e t h o d : P. 4 9 9 , Wa t t s : P. 5 7 9 )
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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )2. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not
turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 2 0 0 ) “SET” indicator
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→ P. 2 2 4 , 2 2 7 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 202)
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(→ P. 2 2 7 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 202)
(if equipped)
“LDA” (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator (→ P. 2 3 8 )
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 2 0 3 )
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Slip indicator ( →P. 3 5 2 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 2 0 5 )*1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 3 5 3 )
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator
(→ P. 2 1 0 )
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select
indicator ( →P. 3 0 8 )
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Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 9 0 )
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(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
(→ P. 3 4 6 )
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 2 2 4 , 2 2 7 )
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(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(→ P. 3 4 9 )
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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
■When starting off on a uphill (vehicles with hill-start assist control system)
The hill-start assist control is available. ( →P. 3 5 2 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is ra ining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially slip-
pery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may
be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due
to automatic up-shifting control or down-shi fting implementation to meet driving condi-
tions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observin g the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system.
This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced.
Have your Lexus dealer, perform the bedding-down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. ( →P. 5 7 2 )
■When turning off the engine
Emission system operating sounds may continue for a short time after the engine is
turned off. This is not a malfunction, and helps to ensure optimal performance of the
emission system.
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Downhill assist control system∗
Shift the “DAC” switch to ON. The
downhill assist control system indicator
light comes on and the system will
operate.
When the system is in operation, the slip
indicator light will flash, and the stop
lights/high mounted stop lights will be lit.
Shift the “DAC” switch to OFF while the system is in operation. The downhill
assist control system indicator will flash as the system gradually ceases operation,
and will turn off when the system is fully off.
Shift the “DAC” switch to ON while the downhill assist control system indicator is
flashing to start the system again.
∗: If equipped
The downhill assist control system helps to prevent excessive speed on steep
downhill slopes.
The system will operate when the vehicle is traveling under 15 mph (25 km/h)
and the four-wheel drive control switch is in the L4 position.
System operation
Turning off the system
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■Operating tips
The system will operate when the shift lever is
in a position other than P, however to make
effective use of the system it is recommended that the shift lever be shifted to 2 or 1 range
of S mode.
■If the four-wheel drive control switch is in H4
The system does not operate.
■When the downhill assist control system is operated continuously
This may cause the brake actuator to overheat . In this case, the downhill assist control
system will stop operating, a buzzer will sound and the downhill assist control system
indicator will start flashing, and the “TRAC OF F” will be shown on the multi-information
display. Refrain from using the system until the downhill assist control system indicator
stays on and the message goes off. (The vehicle can be driven normally during this time.)
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the downhill assist control system
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is started or just
after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in downhill assist control system.
●Either of the following conditions may occu r when the downhill assist control system is
operating. None of these are indicators that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
■System malfunction
●The downhill assist control system indicator does not come on when the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
●The downhill assist control system indicator does not come on when the “DAC” switch
is pressed.
●The slip indicator comes on.
In the above cases, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■When using downhill assist control system
Do not rely overmuch on the downhill assi st control system. This function does not
extend the vehicle’s performance limitations . Always thoroughly check the road condi-
tions, and drive safely.
■The system may not operate on the following surfaces, which may lead to an accident
causing death or serious injury
●Slippery surfaces such as wet or muddy roads
●Icy surface
●Unpaved roads
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Driving
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/
Trailer Sway Control systems may reduce power from the engine to the wheels.
You may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to
free it.
■Turning off TRAC or Active TRAC system only
To turn the TRAC or Active TRAC
system off, quickly press and release
the switch.
The “TRAC OFF” will be shown on
the multi-information display.
Press the switch again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
■Turning off both TRAC or Active TRAC and VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems
To turn the TRAC or Active TRAC
and VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems off, press and hold the switch
for 3 seconds and more while the
vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the “TRAC OFF” will
be shown on the multi-information
display.
Press the switch again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
■When the “TRAC OFF” is displayed on the multi-information display even if the VSC
OFF switch has not been pressed
TRAC/Active TRAC, hill-start assist control, downhill assist control and Crawl Control
cannot be operated. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Hill-start assist control operation conditions
●The shift lever is in D or S.
●The brake pedal is not depressed.
Disabling the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems
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