2018 Lexus GX460 immobilizer

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For your information................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................................ 26
For safe driving .............................. 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ................. 48
Safety information for children .......................................... 54
Child restraint systems ............... 55
Installing child restraints............. 59
Exhaust gas precautions.............. 71
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system........72
Alarm ..................................................74
2. Instrument cluster Warning and indicators lights ................................................ 78
Gauges and meters ..................... 83
Multi-information display .......... 86
Fuel consumption information ................................... 92 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 94
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors........................................ 98
Back door ...................................... 105
Glass hatch ..................................... 110
Smart access system with push-button start........................ 115
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ...................................... 122
Rear seats ....................................... 124
Driving position memory..........135
Head restraints ............................ 140
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................143
Inside rear view mirror ..............145
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 147
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ........................... 150
Moon roof.......................................153
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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For safety and security1
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 26
For safe driving .............................. 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 48
Safety information for children .......................................... 54
Child restraint systems ............... 55
Installing child restraints............. 59
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 71
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ....... 72
Alarm ................................................. 74

721-2. Theft deterrent system
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Engine immobilizer system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touchi ng a key to the security system (key with a
built-in transponder ch ip) of another vehicle
■Certifications for the en gine immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii , NATO Germany, Guam, Saipan and Puerto
Rico
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-
board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prev ent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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1173-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function w ill be activated in order to prevent the electronic key bat-
tery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation
for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart acce ss system with push-button start may take
some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been le ft in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the outside
of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart access system with push-button st art has not been used for 5 days or lon-
ger.
●If the smart access system with push-button start has not been used for 14 days or lon-
ger, the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case,
take hold of the driver’s d oor handle, or use the wireless remote control or the mechan-
ical key, to unlock the doors.
■Conditions affe cting operation
The smart access system with push-button st art uses weak radio waves. In the following
situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smar t access system with push-but ton start, wireless remote
control and engine immobilizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: →P. 558)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas st ation, radio station, large display, airport or
other facility that generates strong radio wave s or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metallic
objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio
waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or person al digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or me tallic objects are attached to the rear win-
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1914-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the engine
switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Per-
form the following procedure to turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that the indicator on the engine switch is illuminated in amber and then
press the engine switch once.
Check that the indicator on the engine switch is off.
■Auto power off function
When the shift lever is in P, if the vehicl e is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
with the engine not running for more than 20 minutes (ACCESSORY mode) or one
hour (IGNITION ON mode), the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the
engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when
the engine is not running.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→ P. 96
■Conditions affe cting operation
→ P. 117
■Note for the entry function
→P. 118
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system ma y not have been deactivated. (→P. 72)
Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the steering lock func tion. Operating the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P
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GX460_OM_OM60Q09U_(U)7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again follo
wing correct starting procedures.
(→ P. 189)
●There may be a malfunction in th e engine immobilizer system. (→P. 72)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 561)
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfun ctioning due to an electrical problem
such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim measure is available
to start the engine. ( →P. 557)
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed ( →P. 189), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates nor-
mally.
The starter motor turns over slowly , the interior lights and headlights
are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over.

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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......................................................211 Switch .....................................................211
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 .......................502
Turn signal lever .................................200
Wattage ................................................. 579F

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Fuel ............................................................. 572Capacity ................................................. 572
Fuel gauge ................................................83
Fuel pump shut off system.............. 519
Information ........................................... 580
Refueling................................................... 221
Type ................................................ 221, 572
Warning light ....................................... 522
Fuel consumption information ........... 92
Fuel filler door .......................................... 221 Refueling................................................... 221
Fuel gauge .................................................. 83
Fuel pump shut off system.................. 519
Fuses .......................................................... 493
Garage door opener .......................... 433
Gauges ........................................................ 83
Glass hatch ................................................ 110
Glove box ................................................ 406
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ....................................... 140
Headlights ............................................... 202 Light switch ...........................................202
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 500
Wattage ..................................................579
Headlights cleaner............................... 220
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ..................................... 386, 396
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 391 Height control ........................................337
Hill-start assist control ....................... 352
Hood ..........................................................462
Hooks
Cargo hooks ...............................412, 413
Coat hooks ........................................... 428
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 26
Horn............................................................. 143
I/M test ..................................................... 458
Identification Engine ..................................................... 572
Vehicle ...................................................... 571
Ignition switch (engine switch) .........189
Ignition switch light .............................. 402
Illuminated entry system ................... 404
Immobilizer system ................................. 72
Indicators .....................................................78
Initialization Moon roof ...............................................154
Power windows..................................... 151
Inside rear view mirror......................... 145
Instrument panel light control ............ 84
Interior lights .......................................... 402 Switch ......................................................403
Wattage ................................................. 579
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 543
Jack handle ............................................. 546
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................154
Power windows..................................... 151
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