2021 Lexus GX460 engine

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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 ..................47
Safety information for children .......................................... 53
Child restraint systems ............... 54
Installing child restraints............. 58
Exhaust gas precautions............ 70
1-2. LEXUS Enform LEXUS Enform Safety Connect........................................... 71
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system........ 77
Alarm ................................................. 79
2. Instrument cluster Warning and indicators lights ................................................ 84
Gauges and meters ..................... 90
Multi-information display .......... 93
Fuel consumption information ................................. 100 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 104
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors...................................... 108
Back door ........................................ 115
Glass hatch ....................................120
Smart access system with push-button start.......................125
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................................132
Rear seats .......................................134
Driving position memory..........145
Head restraints ............................ 150
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................153
Inside rear view mirror ............. 155
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 157
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ........................... 160
Moon roof.......................................163
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
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4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ..................... 168
Cargo and luggage .................... 176
Vehicle load limits ...................... 180
Trailer towing (with towing hitch) ..................... 181
Dinghy towing ...............................199
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) switch ...........200
Automatic transmission .......... 206
Turn signal lever ............................ 211
Parking brake ................................ 212
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ..........................213
Automatic High Beam...............216
Fog light switch .............................221
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 222
Rear window wiper and washer ......................................... 226
Headlight cleaner switch........ 228
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 229 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System + ............. 233
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....................................... 239
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................................ 250
Dynamic radar cruise control ......................................... 258
Intuitive parking assist.............. 270
Rear view monitor system...... 278
Multi-terrain Select...................288
Multi-terrain Monitor............... 292
Rear height control air suspension ................................. 339
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) .............. 343
Four-wheel drive system ........ 344
Crawl Control............................. 348
Downhill assist control system.......................................... 352
Driving assist systems .............. 355
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).......361 • The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 366
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function......................... 369
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips..................... 374
Off-road precautions................377
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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 442
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 445
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 448
General mainte nance................451
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 454
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 455
Hood ............................................... 458
Engine compartment ............... 459
Tires ..................................................472
Tire inflation pressure .............. 484
Wheels ...........................................488
Air conditioning filter ............... 490
Electronic key battery.............. 492
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 494
Headlight aim .............................. 497
Light bulbs .................................... 499 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ..................508
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 509
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ................................. 510
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 511
If you think something is wrong.............................................516
Fuel pump shut off system........ 517
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds .......................................... 518
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 527
If you have a flat tire ....................531
If the engine will not start ........ 545
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 547
If the vehicle battery is discharged.................................550
If your vehicle overheats......... 553
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 556
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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, th e vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should kn ow that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible fo r their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/seque ntial multiport fuel injection system
●Lexus Safety System +
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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The vehicle is equipped with sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such
as:
• Engine speed/Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of th e driving assist systems
• Images from the cameras Your vehicle is equipped with cameras. Contact your Lexus dealer for the location
of recording cameras.
The recorded data varies accord ing to the vehicle grade level and options with which it is
equipped.
These computers do not record conversations or sounds, and only record images out-
side of the vehicle in certain situations.
●Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data recorded in these computers to Lexus without noti-
fication to you.
●Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in this co mputer to diagnose malfunctions, conduct
research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
●Recorded image information can be erased by your Lexus dealer.
The image recording function can be disabled . However, if the function is disabled,
data from when the system operates will not be available.
●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Lexus,
please visit www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
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If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those services, please refer
to the Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information on data
collected and its usage.
●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Lexus,
please visit www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
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Vehicle data recording
Usage of data collected through Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only)

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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 222
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 374
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer
*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 389
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 443
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 229
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 562
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 568
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 37 4
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 531
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 562
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 553
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114, 520
Camera*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 278, 292
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Fog lights
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Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Stop/tail lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Downhill assist control system*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
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(Replacing method: P. 499, Watts: P. 569)
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Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Starting the engine/changing the modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 509
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 545
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 206
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 511
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 90
Warning lights/indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
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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.................. 47
Safety information for children .......................................... 53
Child restraint systems ............... 54
Installing child restraints.............58
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 70
1-2. LEXUS Enform LEXUS Enform Safety Connect ........................................... 71
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........77
Alarm ................................................. 79