2020 Lexus GX460 check engine light

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4596-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: The vehicles has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min- utes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures.
(Fluid temperature, 140 F - 175 F [60 C - 80 C]).
Cold: The engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room temperature, 50 F - 85 F [10 C - 30 C]).
■Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turnin g it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the cap and remove it again.
Check the fluid level.
Power steering fluid
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Fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
ItemsRag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
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5157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Open door warning buzzer: The open door warning buzzer sounds to al ert hood or one or more of the doors or
glass hatch are not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5
km/h]).
*3: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt
is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to ON, the buzzer sounds. If the seat
belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time
after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds
intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side
and curtain shield airbag sensors, rear side and curtain shield airbag sensors, floor sen-
sor, driver’s seat belt buc kle switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU
and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-
senger’s seat belt buckle sw itch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags, intercon-
necting wiring and power sources. ( P. 36)
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passen-
ger is not sittin g in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sens or may not detect a passenger, and the warn-
ing light may not operate properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fu el tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after severa l trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
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5167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock indicator
light blinks
Take the specified steps. ( P. 342)
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punctured.
If a tire is punctured:  P. 524
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the engine switch off then turn it to IGNITION ON mode. Check if the tire pressure
warning light comes on or flashes.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
After the temperature of the tires has lowere d sufficiently, check the inflation pressure
of each tire and adjust th em to the specified level.
If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have elapsed, check
that the inflation pressure of each tire is at the specified level and perform initialization.
(  P. 466)
If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have elapsed, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
If the tire pressure wa rning light flashes for 1 minute then stay on
There may be a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
■The tire pressure warning light may 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. 470
■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. 576)
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5217-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may di ffer from the actual messages according
to operation conditions an d vehicle specifications.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer ma y not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■If “ENGINE OIL LOW”/“Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is shown
The engine oil level is low. Check the level of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level
surface and check to see if the message disappears.
■If “AUTO POWER OFF TO CONSERVE BATTE RY”/“Auto power off to conserve bat-
tery” is shown
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function. Next time when starting
the engine, increase the engine speed slightly and maintain that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery.
■If “ENGINE OIL PRES SURE LOW”/“Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to
drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
■If “HIGH TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERAT URE”/“High Transmission Fluid Temp
See Owner’s Manual” is shown.
It indicates that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until the
warning message disappear. If the warning message disappears, you may start the vehi-
cle again. If the warning message does not disappear, contact your Lexus dealer.
■If “Check Transmissi on System” is shown.
The automatic transmission system is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If “ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDA LS DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY”/
“Accelerator and Brake Pedals Pressed Simultaneously” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
The accelerator and brake pedal are being depressed simultaneously. ( P. 165)
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■If “HEADLIGHT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION VISIT YOUR DEALER”/“Headlight Sys-
tem Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
●The LED headlight system
●The automatic headlight leveling system
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5447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for approximatel y 5 minutes to recharge the battery of
your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the engine switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of your
vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order in which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low
speed for an extended period , such as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will disc harge gradually even when the vehicle is not
in use, due to natural discharge and the draini ng effects of certain electrical appliances. If
the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may be
unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to un lock the doors using the smart access system
with push-button start when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control
or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but will
start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged.
Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off. If you are unsure what
mode the engine switch was in before the battery discharged, be especially careful
when reconnecting the battery.
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609Alphabetical index
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Emergency flashers .............................500
EngineAccessory mode..................................197
Brake Override System .................. 165
Compartment....................................... 451
Drive-Start Control............................ 166
Hood ....................................................... 450
How to start the engine ................... 196
Identification number ...................... 554
If the engine will not start............... 538
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 196
Overheating ........................................ 546
Engine compartment cover ............. 452
Engine coolant....................................... 455 Capacity ................................................ 556
Checking............................................... 455
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................367
Engine immobilizer system ..................76
Engine oil ................................................. 453 Capacity ................................................ 554
Checking................................................453
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................367
Warning message ............................. 522
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 454
Engine switch ...........................................196
Engine switch light ............................... 392
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 Flat tire .......................................................524
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ................. 558
Brake........................................................559
Steering ................................................. 560
Washer ................................................... 463
Fog lights.................................................... 217 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 497
Switch ........................................................ 217
Four-wheel drive system................... 340
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 47
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....................................... 513
Front seats ................................................. 128 Adjustment..............................................128
Cleaning................................................. 437
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory...................141
Head restraints .....................................146
Seat heaters ..........................................390
Seat position memory .........................141
Front turn signal lights .........................207 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 493
Turn signal lever ................................. 207
Wattage ...................................................561F

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Crawl Control switch ......................344
Cruise control switch.......................254
“DAC” switch...................................... 348
Door lock switches ............................ 106
Driving position memory switches .................................................. 141
Emergency flashers switch .......... 500
Engine switch ........................................ 196
Fog light switch ..................................... 217
Four-wheel drive control switch................................................... 340
Headlight cleaner switch ............... 224
Height control switch...................... 335
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......248
Light switches ..................................... 209
Moon roof switches........................... 159
Multi-terrain Monitor switch ....... 288
Multi-terrain Select switch.............284
“ODO TRIP” button ............................89
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................ 153
Parking assist........................................266
Power door lock switch ...................... 111
Power window switch ...................... 156
Rear window wiper and washer switch................................... 222
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ............................. 381
Second start mode switch............ 203
Seat heater switches........................ 390
Talk switch
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Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .................................... 149 Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
switch ................................................... 260
VSC OFF switch ............................... 353
Window lock switch ..........................156
Windshield wipers and washer switch ....................................218
Tachometer ............................................... 88
Tail lights .................................................. 209 Light switch........................................... 209
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 497
Talk switch
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Telephone switch
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Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 78
Engine immobilizer system ..............76
Tire inflation pressure.......................... 476 Maintenance data............................. 560
Tire pressure warning system ......... 465 Function .................................................. 465
Initializing ............................................... 465
Initializing procedures..................... 466
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters................ 465
Registering ID codes ....................... 467
Warning light .........................................513
Tires ............................................................464 Chains ..................................................... 367
Checking ............................................... 464
If you have a flat tire .......................... 524
Inflation pressure................................ 476
Information............................................565
Replacing ............................................... 524
Rotating tires ........................................ 464
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Size ........................................................... 560
Snow tires ..............................................367
Spare tire ................................................524
Tire pressure warning system ................................................. 465
Tools........................................................... 525
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 195
Emergency towing........................... 505
Towing hooks ..................................... 506
Trailer Sway Control ........................352
Trailer towing ......................................... 177
Trailer Sway Control........................... 352
TRAC (Traction Control) .................. 351
Transmission Automatic transmission ..................202
AVS switch ...........................................339
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 205
Trip meters ................................................. 88
Turn signal lights ................................... 207 Replacing light bulbs............................. 493, 494, 497
Turn signal lever .................................207
Wattage ................................................... 561
USB port
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Vanity lights Vanity lights ............................................. 411
Wattage ................................................... 561
Vanity mirrors ........................................... 411
Vehicle identification number ......... 553
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ..... 351 Warning buzzers .................................... 511
Brake system .......................................... 511
Downshifting ........................................205
Intuitive parking assist...................... 269
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 246
Open back door................................... 110
Open door .............................................. 110
Pre-collision warning....................... 235
Radar cruise control .......................... 261
Seat belt remainder ............................513
Warning lights .......................................... 511 ABS ............................................................ 512
Brake Override System ...................514
Brake system .......................................... 511
Charging system .................................. 511
Drive-Start Control ............................514
High coolant temperature ............... 511
KDSS.......................................................... 512
Low engine oil pressure ................... 511
Low fuel level .........................................513
Malfunction indicator lamp.............. 511
Open door .............................................513
Parking brake indicator .................... 512
PCS ............................................................ 512
Seat belt reminder light ....................513
Slip indicator .......................................... 512
SRS............................................................... 511
Tire pressure warning light .............513
Warning message................................ 520
Warning reflector holder.................. 402
Washer ....................................................... 218 Checking ............................................... 463
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 367
Switch ........................................................218
Washing and waxing ...........................434
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