2021 Lexus GX460 Chain

5147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, cables or chains
may become damaged, broken debris ma y hit people, and cause serious damage.
●For models with the rear height control air suspension: Make sure to disable all func-
tions of the vehicle height control of the rear height control air suspension. Other-
wise, the vehicle height may change and part of your body may be caught under the
vehicle, possibly causing injury. ( P. 339)
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the
drivetrain or related parts may be damaged,
the vehicle may fly off the truck.

5157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■Towing with a sling-type truck
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground cleara nce for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without ad equate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehi cle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent
body damage.
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent caus-
ing serious damage to the Four-wheel drive
system and transmission. ( P. 199)

5337-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the ve hicle to suddenly fall off the jack, leading
to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose ot her than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do no t use other tire jacks for replacing tires on
this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●Vehicles with rear height control air suspensi on: Be sure to turn off the height control
and stop the engine.
Take particular care when lowering the ve hicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle will be injured.
■Using the jack handle
Tighten all the jack handle bo lts securely using a Phillips-head screwdriver, to prevent
the extension parts from co ming apart unexpectedly.

5437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Lay down the tire with the valve stem
facing up and install the holding
bracket, inserting the claw into the
wheel lug nut hole. Turn the jack
handle extension clockwise to take
up slack in the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw is in the
wheel lug nut hole and the holding
bracket is centered in the wheel hub.
Claw
Holding bracket
Raise the tire.
While raising, pull th e tire towards the
rear of the vehicle, taking care that the
tire goes up without catching on any
surrounding part, to prevent it from fly-
ing forward during a collision or sudden
braking.
After the tire goes half way up, check
that the suspended chain is able to enter
the tire hole, for proper storage.
Tightening torque:
34.4 ft•lbf (46.6 N•m, 4.8 kgf•m)
Confirm that the tire is not loose
after tightening:
Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Visually check to ensure the tire is
not hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly exists, repeat step and step .
Repeat step , any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
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615Alphabetical index
GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)
Bottle holders ......................................... 407
BrakeFluid...........................................................567
Parking brake......................................... 212
Warning light ........................................ 518
Brake assist ............................................. 355
Break-in tips..............................................170
Brake Override System.......................169
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .......................................................91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..................361 The Blind Spot Monitor function ............................................... 366
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................................... 369
Care ................................................ 442, 445 Aluminum wheels .............................. 442
Exterior.................................................... 442
Interior .....................................................445
Seat belts ................................................446
Cargo hooks ........................................... 410
Cargo net hooks ...................................... 411
Center differential................................ 344
CD player
*
Chains ....................................................... 375
Child restraint system............................ 54 Booster seats, definition ....................55
Booster seats, installation..................65
Convertible seats, definition ............55
Convertible seats, installation ......... 62 Installing child restraint system
with LATCH system........................ 60
Installing child restraint system with seat belts...................................... 62
Installing child restraint system with top tether strap......................... 66
Infant seats, definition.......................... 55
Infant seats, installation....................... 62
Child safety ................................................ 53 Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Back door precautions....................... 117
Battery precautions ..............469, 552
Child restraint system......................... 54
Glass hatch precaution .................... 122
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................32
Installing child restraints .................... 58
Moon roof precautions ....................166
Power window lock switch............ 160
Power window precautions ........... 162
Rear door child-protectors ............... 111
Removed key battery precautions ....................................... 493
Seat belt precautions .......................... 33
Seat heater precautions ................. 397
Child-protectors ....................................... 111
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .............................. 442
Exterior ................................................... 442
Interior ..................................................... 445
Seat belts................................................ 446
Clock......................................................... 420
Coat hooks ............................................. 428
Compass ..................................................429
Condenser.............................................. 465
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

623Alphabetical index
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Crawl Control switch ..................... 348
Cruise control switch...................... 258
“DAC” switch.......................................352
Door lock switches .............................. 110
Driving position memory switches ................................................ 145
Emergency flashers switch .......... 508
Engine switch ...................................... 200
Fog light switch ..................................... 221
Four-wheel drive control switch....................................................344
Headlight cleaner switch ...............228
Height control switch.......................339
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......252
Light switches ........................................213
Moon roof switches........................... 163
Multi-terrain Monitor switch ........ 292
Multi-terrain Select switch............ 288
“ODO TRIP” button ..............................91
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................ 157
Parking assist........................................270
Power door lock switch .................... 115
Power window switch ...................... 160
Rear window wiper and washer switch................................... 226
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........................... 389
Second start mode switch.............207
Seat heater switches........................ 398
Talk switch
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Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .................................... 153 Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
switch ................................................... 264
VSC OFF switch ............................... 357
Window lock switch ......................... 160
Windshield wipers and washer switch ...................................222
Tachometer ............................................... 90
Tail lights .................................................... 213 Light switch............................................. 213
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 505
Talk switch
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Telephone switch
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Theft deterrent system Alarm ...........................................................79
Engine immobilizer system .............. 77
Tire inflation pressure......................... 484 Maintenance data............................. 568
Tire pressure warning system ..........473 Function .................................................. 473
Initializing ............................................... 473
Initializing procedures..................... 474
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters................ 473
Registering ID codes ....................... 475
Warning light .......................................520
Tires ............................................................ 472 Chains ..................................................... 374
Checking ................................................472
If you have a flat tire ............................531
Inflation pressure................................ 484
Information............................................ 573
Replacing .................................................531
Rotating tires .........................................472
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.