Page 374 of 628

374
GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and br and, and that chains match the size of the
tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to me lt the ice. Wipe away the water imme-
diately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the c limate control system fan, remove any
snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on
the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassi s, around the tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the
vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations an d inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Before driving the vehicle
Page 383 of 628

383
GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)
5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system .............. 384
Rear air conditioning system ..........................................394
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ve ntilators........ 397 5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ........................ 400• Personal/interior lights main switch .............................. 401
• Personal/interior lights....... 401
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ............403
• Glove box ............................... 404
• Console box........................... 404
• Coin holder ............................406
•Cup holders/bottle holders/door pockets ........406
• Auxiliary boxes .................... 408
Luggage compartment features ........................................ 410
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ..............417 • Cool box....................................417
• Sun visors ................................. 419
• Vanity mirror........................... 419
• Conversation mirror .......... 420
• Clock ........................................ 420
• Power outlets...........................421
• USB charging ports ............ 425
• Armrest .................................... 427
• Coat hooks ............................. 428
• Assist grips.............................. 428
Compass ....................................... 429
Garage door opener ............... 433
Page 400 of 628
400
GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Personal/interior lights (
P. 401)
Inside door handle lights
Shift lever lights
Engine switch light Scuff lights (if equipped)
Footwell lights
Door courtesy lights
Running board lights1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Page 401 of 628
GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)
4015-2. Using the interior lights
5
Interior features
Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on
Personal/interior lights main switch
Personal/interior lights
1
2
3
FrontRear
Turns the lights on/off Turns the lights on/off
Page 402 of 628
402
GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)5-2. Using the interior lights
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according
to engine switch mode, the presence of the
electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
open/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes:
●Personal/interior light
●Inside door handle lights
●Footwell lights
●Running board lights
■Customization
Settings (e.g. adjust the time elapsed before th e interior lights automatically turn off) can
be changed. (Customizable features: P. 584)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave th e lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Page 404 of 628
404
GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)5-3. Using the storage features
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
Open (push the button)
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Your vehicle is equipped with either a console box or cool box.
For vehicles with the cool box, refer to P. 417.
Lift the lid while pulling up the lower
lever to release the lock.
Glove box
1
2
3
Console box (if equipped)
Page 405 of 628
GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)
4055-3. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
●The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
●When using the console box lid as an armrest,
slide the console box lid forward or backward
as needed. Slide the lid while pulling up the
upper lever to release the lock.
●The tray slides forward/backward and can be
removed.
NOTICE
Do not insert items exceeding the height of the tray. Doing so may prevent opening and
closing of the lid.
Page 407 of 628

GX460_OM_OM60T19U_(U)
4075-3. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
■Bottle holders/door pockets
■Cup holder lights (front seats)
●The cup holder lights turn on when the tail lights are on.
●The brightness of the cup holder lights chan ge in conjunction with the instrument clus-
ter light. ( P. 91)
■When using the holder as a bottle holder
●Close the cap.
●The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
■Removing the cup holders (secon d seats for 6-passenger models)
FrontRear
The cup holders can be removed.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup holders/bottle holders
●Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders. Even
when the lid is closed, items must not be stored in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holder s in the event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident, cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
●Do not place anything other than bottles in the bottle holders.
In the event of an accident or sudden brak ing, other items may be thrown out of the
holders and cause injury.
■When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.