2019 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. LEXUS Enform LEXUS Enform Safety Connect..........................................72
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system........ 77
Alarm ................................................. 79
2. Instrument cluster Warning and indicators lights ................................................ 82
Gauges and meters ..................... 87
Multi-information display .......... 90
Fuel consumption information ................................... 96 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 98
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors.......................................102
Back door ...................................... 109
Glass hatch ..................................... 114
Smart access system with push-button start........................ 119
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ...................................... 126
Rear seats ...................................... 128
Driving position memory..........139
Head restraints .............................144
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................. 147
Inside rear view mirror ..............149
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 151
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................154
Moon roof....................................... 157
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. LEXUS Enform LEXUS Enform Safety Connect ......................................... 72
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........77
Alarm ................................................. 79

771-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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., Ha waii, 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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1213-2. 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. 556)
●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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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. 100
■Conditions affe cting operation
 P. 121
■Note for the entry function
P. 122
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system ma y not have been deactivated. (P. 77)
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_OM60Q84U_(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. 193)
●There may be a malfunction in th e engine immobilizer system. (P. 77)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 559)
●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. 555)
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed ( P. 193), 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 .............................508
EngineAccessory mode................................. 194
Compartment....................................... 461
Hood ....................................................... 460
How to start the engine ................... 193
Identification number ...................... 570
If the engine will not start............... 554
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 193
Overheating .........................................562
Engine compartment cover ............. 462
Engine coolant....................................... 465 Capacity ................................................. 572
Checking............................................... 465
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 381
Engine immobilizer system .................. 77
Engine oil ................................................. 463 Capacity ................................................ 570
Checking................................................463
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 381
Engine switch ...........................................193
Engine switch light ............................... 406
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 Flat tire ...................................................... 540
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission .................. 574
Brake........................................................ 575
Steering .................................................. 576
Washer ................................................... 473
Fog lights.................................................... 215 Switch ........................................................ 215
Four-wheel drive system................... 346
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 48
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 520
Front seats ................................................. 126 Adjustment.............................................. 126
Cleaning................................................. 447
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory.................139
Head restraints ..................................... 144
Seat heaters .......................................... 404
Seat position memory .......................139
Front turn signal lights ........................ 204 Replacing light bulbs ...................... 500
Turn signal lever ................................. 204
Wattage ................................................. 577F

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Fuel ............................................................. 570Capacity ................................................ 570
Fuel gauge ................................................ 87
Fuel pump shut off system.............. 517
Information ........................................... 578
Refueling................................................. 225
Type ............................................. 225, 570
Warning light ...................................... 520
Fuel consumption information ........... 96
Fuel filler door ........................................ 225 Refueling................................................. 225
Fuel gauge .................................................. 87
Fuel pump shut off system...................517
Fuses ............................................................491
Garage door opener .......................... 437
Gauges ........................................................ 87
Glass hatch ................................................ 114
Glove box ................................................. 410
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................................144
Headlights ............................................... 206 Light switch .......................................... 206
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 498
Wattage .................................................. 577
Headlights cleaner............................... 224
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .................................... 390, 400
Seat heaters ......................................... 404
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 395 Height control ......................................... 341
Hill-start assist control ....................... 356
Hood ......................................................... 460
Hooks
Cargo hooks ...............................416, 417
Coat hooks ........................................... 432
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 26
Horn............................................................. 147
I/M test ..................................................... 456
Identification Engine ..................................................... 570
Vehicle ....................................................569
Ignition switch (engine switch) ......... 193
Ignition switch light .............................. 406
Illuminated entry system ................... 408
Immobilizer system ................................. 77
Indicators .................................................... 82
Initialization Moon roof .............................................. 158
Power windows................................... 155
Inside rear view mirror......................... 149
Instrument panel light control ............ 88
Interior lights .......................................... 406 Switch ...................................................... 407
Wattage ................................................. 577
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack .....................541
Jack handle ............................................. 544
Jam protection function Moon roof .............................................. 158
Power windows................................... 155
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