2018 Lexus GX460 differential

5247-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_OM_OM60Q09U_(U)
■If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock indicator
light blinks
Take the specified steps. ( →P. 344)
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
■The tire pressure warning light ma y turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on du e to natural causes such as natural air leaks
or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire
inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The tire pressure warning light wi ll turn on if the tire inflation pressure of the spare tire is
low. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warn ing light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure wa rning system may not function properly
→ P. 480
■If the tire pressure warning light freque ntly comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mo de, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features: →P. 594)

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other mate rial under the tires to help provide
traction.
Restart the engine.
Lock the center differential. (→ P. 343)
Shift the shift lever to the D or R positi on and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Turn off TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control if these functions are ham-
pering your attempts to free the vehicle. ( →P. 353)
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/
Trailer Sway Control.
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5758-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differ ential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differ ential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
Electrical system (battery)
Specific gravity reading at
68 °F (20 °C):12.6 ⎯ 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 ⎯ 12.4 V Half charged
11.8 ⎯ 12.0 V Discharged
Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all the lights are turned off.
Charging rates5 A max.
Front differential
Oil capacity1.48 qt. (1.40 L, 1.23 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential
Oil capacity2.85 qt. (2.70 L, 2.38 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent

627Alphabetical index
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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 ....................................... 492
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
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*: 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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Condenser .............................................. 469
Console box ........................................... 406
Cool box ....................................................419
Cooling system ..................................... 467Engine overheating.......................... 564
Conversation mirror ........................... 422
Crawl Control ....................................... 346
Cruise control Cruise control...................................... 225
Dynamic radar cruise control......228
Cup holders ............................................408
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 36
Current fuel consumption ................... 87
Customizable features ....................... 594
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)................................................... 349
Daytime running light system .......... 204
Defogger Front windshield ................................ 390
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 391
Rear window ......................................... 391
Differential ............................................... 575
Dimension ............................................... 570
Display Multi-information display ..................86
Trip information ..................................... 87
Warning message ............................ 528
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 459
Doors............................................................ 98 Back door ........................................... 105
Door glasses ......................................... 150
Door lock ..................................................98
Open door warning light............... 522
Outside rear view mirrors ...............147
Rear door child-protector................ 101 Driver’s seat position memory.......... 135
Driving ........................................................158
AVS switch ............................................. 341
Break-in tips ...........................................159
Correct posture .................................... 28
Procedures ............................................ 158
Winter drive tips .................................377
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 228
Eco Driving Indicator ............................ 90
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electronic key ............................................94 Battery-saving function ......................117
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 558
Replacing the battery ........................491
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 558
If the engine will not start ...............556
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..........................561
If the warning buzzer sounds .................................................520
If the warning light turns on ..........520
If you have a flat tire .......................... 542
If you lose your keys......................... 622
If you think something is wrong.................................................... 518
If your vehicle becomes stuck...................................................... 567
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................................... 512
If your vehicle overheats ................ 564
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Meter ............................................................ 83Indicators................................................... 78
Instrument panel light control .........84
Meters.........................................................83
Multi-information display ..................86
Warning lights ........................................ 78
Micro dust and pollen filter ................391
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ..................... 145
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ............................................ 391
Outside rear view mirrors ...............147
Vanity mirrors ........................................421
Moon roof................................................. 153 Jam protection function ................... 154
Operation ............................................... 153
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ..................... 86 Switching the display........................... 87
Trip information ..................................... 87
Multi-terrain Monitor ...........................313
Multi-terrain Select..............................308
Navigation system
*
Odometer .................................................. 83
Off-road precautions ......................... 380
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 572
Front differential oil ........................... 575
Rear differential oil ............................ 575
Transfer................................................... 576
Opener Back door............................................... 106
Fuel filler door...................................... 223
Hood........................................................ 462
Outside rear view mirrors .................. 147 Adjusting and folding ........................ 147
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 357
Outside rear view mirror defoggers.............................................391
Outside temperature display ............. 90
Overheating, Engine .......................... 564
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist)...................245
Parking assist monitor .........................264
Parking brake .......................................... 201 Operation................................................201
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ...............................530
Personal lights ....................................... 402 Switch ......................................................403
Wattage ................................................. 579
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Seat heaters ............................................400
Seat ventilators ....................................... 401
Seat position memory.......................... 135
Seats................................................... 122, 124Adjustment ....................................122, 124
Adjustment precautions ........ 123, 134
Child seats/child restraint system installation..............................59
Cleaning .................................................449
Driving position memory ................ 135
Head restraint ....................................... 140
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat position memory....................... 135
Ventilators .............................................. 401
Sensor Automatic headlight system .........204
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 146
Intuitive parking assist-sensor .....................................245
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 216
Service reminder indicators ............... 78
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 194
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 198
Shift lock system...................................... 197
Shopping bag hooks .............................413
Side airbags ............................................... 36
Side mirrors .............................................. 147 Adjusting and folding.........................147
Blind Spot Monitor............................357
Side turn signal lights ..........................200 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 506
Turn signal lever ................................ 200 Smart access system with
push-button start.................................. 115 Antenna location................................... 115
Starting the engine ............................. 189
Snow tires .................................................379
Spare tire ..................................................542 Inflation pressure................................ 578
Storage location ................................. 543
Spark plug ................................................574
Specifications......................................... 570
Speedometer ............................................ 83
Steering lock Column lock release ......................... 192
Steering wheel ........................................ 143 Adjustment.............................................. 143
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel ................... 399
Steering wheel position memory.................................................135
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ...................... 506
Storage feature ..................................... 405
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........ 567
Sun shade Roof ............................................................154
Sun visors................................................... 421
Switch “2nd START” button ..........................195
AVS switch ............................................. 341
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch ................................................... 357
Center differential lock/ unlock switch.................................... 343
Crawl Control switch...................... 346