2021 Lexus GX460 power steering

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GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 467)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 461)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 462)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 465)
Fuse box ( P. 494)Battery
(P. 468)
Radiator ( P. 465)
Condenser ( P. 465)
Cooling fans
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 463)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 471)1
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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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When trouble arises
7-1. Essential information
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as
much as possible.
To stop the engine, press and hold
the engine switch for 2 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it briefly 3
times or more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in
the normal way, stop the vehicl e using the following procedure:
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Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
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WARNING
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heav ier to turn. Decelerate as much as possi-
ble before turning off the engine.
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5137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing hooks.
Take care not to damage the vehicle
body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn th e engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Set the four-wheel drive control switch in H4 and push the center differential
lock/unlock switch to unlock the center differential. (P. 344)
For models with the rear height cont rol air suspension: Change the vehicle
height to N (normal) mode and end th e vehicle height control operation.
( P. 339)
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 209
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and br aking more difficult.
Emergency towing procedure
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GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)8-1. Specifications
18-inch tires
19-inch tires
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP265/60R18 109H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Spare tire
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size18
 7 1/2J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size265/55R19 109V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Spare tire
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size19  7 1/2J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in exce ss of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of in stalled regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they re place, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated

612What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 202)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 160)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( P. 202)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passe nger wearing the seat belts?
( P. 520)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 212)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 518, 527)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 79)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine. The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds

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”.