Lexus GX460 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 9

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To prevent sensor error

To ensure that the sensors operate properly, do

not touch or cover them.

WARNING

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

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Outside rear view mirrors

To select a mirror to adjust, press the
switch.

Left
Right

To adjust the mirror, press the switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left



Manual type

Push the mirror back in the direction of
the vehicle’s rear.

Adjustment procedure

2
3
4

Folding and extending the mirrors

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

Power type
Extends the mirrors
Folds the mirrors

When the mirror select switch is in the L or R position, the outside rear view mir-
rors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing in order to
give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, move the mirror select switch to the neutral position
(between L and R).

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Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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When the mirrors are fogged up

The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the

rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. (



P. 409)

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Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle

A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the

driving position memory. (



P. 145)

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Auto anti-glare function (driver’s side only)

When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the outside rear

view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to

reduce reflected light. (



P. 155)

Linked mirror function when reversing

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WARNING

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Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while driving.

Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

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Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

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Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

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Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted

before driving.

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When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught

by the moving mirror.

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When the mirror defoggers are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

NOTICE

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If ice should jam the mirror

Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the

mirror.

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Power windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing
One-touch closing

Opening
One-touch opening

: To stop the window partway, operate the

switch in the opposite direction.

Press the switch down to lock the pas-
senger window switches.

The indicator will come on.
Use this switch to prevent children from

accidentally opening or closing a pas-

senger window.
The passenger windows can still be

opened and closed using the power

window switches on the driver’s side

even if the lock switch is on.

Opening and closing procedures

2
3
4

Window lock switch

Indicator

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The power windows can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Operating the power windows after turning the engine off

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the

engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be

operated once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame while the win-

dow is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

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Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window is opening,

window movement is stopped.

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When the window cannot be opened or closed

When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates unusually and

the door window cannot be opened and closed, perform the following operations with

the power window switch of that door.

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Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 seconds of

the jam protection function or catch protection function activating, continuously oper-

ate the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-touch opening

direction so that the door window can be opened and closed.

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If the door window can not be opened and closed even when performing the above

operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction and com-

pletely close the door window.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the switch in the

one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approximately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direction. After

the door window is completely opened, continue holding the switch for an additional

1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing the switch in the

one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approximately 4 seconds or

more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction. After the

door window is completely closed, continue holding the switch for a further 1 second

or more.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Door lock linked window operation

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The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key

. (



P. 564)

●

The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control

. (



P. 108)

: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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Power window open reminder function

The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-

ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the

power windows open.

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Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P. 600)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Closing the windows

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The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation

for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do

not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and other passen-

gers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it

is recommended to use the window lock switch. (



P. 160)

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Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi-

tion where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating the power

windows, operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no pos-

sibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window. Also, do

not let a child operate window by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is

possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power window.

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When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle

along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that

may possibly lead to an accident.

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Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just before the

window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your body jammed in the win-

dow.

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Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the catch protec-

tion function.

●

The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the

window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your body or clothing caught

in the window.

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Moon roof

Opens the moon roof

The moon roof stops slightly before the

fully open position to reduce wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open the

moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either end of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

: Lightly press either end of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and
down.

Opening and closing

Tilting up and down

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The moon roof can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is

turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either

front door is opened.

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Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is clos-

ing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.

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Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open

automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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Door lock linked moon roof operation

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The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key

. (



P. 564)

●

The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control

. (



P. 108)

: These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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Moon roof open reminder function

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-

ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the

moon roof open.

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When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

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If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold “



” on the

The moon roof will close, re-open and pause for approximately 10 seconds.

Then

it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,

open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the

switch.

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If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold “



” on the

until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position

and stops.

Release “



” on the

once and then press and hold “



” on the

again.

The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up position.

Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the

switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be per-

formed again from the beginning.

: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic

operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold “



” on the

or “



” on the

and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it

will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely
closed and then release the switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P. 600)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is

moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

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Closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.

In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child oper-

ate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts

caught in the moon roof.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bodies in a posi-

tion where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating the moon

roof, operate the moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of

any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let

a child operate moon roof by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is pos-

sible for children and other passengers to get caught in the moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle

along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that

may possibly lead to an accident.

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Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the

moon roof fully closes.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle. . . . . ..168
Cargo and luggage. . . . . 176
Vehicle load limits. . . . . ...180
Trailer towing

(with towing hitch) . . . . .

Dinghy towing . . . . . . . ..199

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) 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 . . . . . . ...220
Windshield wipers and

washer. . . . . . . . . . ... 221

Rear window wiper and

washer. . . . . . . . . . ..225

Headlight cleaner switch . . 227

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap. ..228

4-5. Using the driving support

systems

Lexus Safety System +. . . .232
PCS (Pre-Collision

System). . . . . . . . . . 237

LDA (Lane Departure

Alert). . . . . . . . . . . 247

Dynamic radar cruise

control . . . . . . . . . . .255

Intuitive parking assist. . . .. 267
Lexus parking assist

monitor. . . . . . . . . . .277

Multi-terrain Select. . . . ...292
Multi-terrain Monitor. . . ...296
Rear height control air

suspension . . . . . . . . .352

AVS (Adaptive Variable

Suspension System). . . ...356

Four-wheel drive system . . 357
Crawl Control. . . . . . . .. 361
Downhill assist control

system. . . . . . . . . . ..365

Driving assist systems . . . ..368
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor). . 374

• The Blind Spot Monitor

function . . . . . . . . . 377

• The Rear Cross Traffic

Alert function. . . . . . 380

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips. . . . . .387
Off-road precautions. . .... 390

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Driving the vehicle



P. 200

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (



P. 206)

Release the parking brake. (



P. 212)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle.

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or

N. (



P. 206)

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake (



P. 212), and shift the shift lever to P (



P. 206).

Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:

Starting the engine

Driving

Stopping

Parking the vehicle

Starting off on a steep uphill

2
3

2
3
4

2
3

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iving

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When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control is available. (



P. 369)

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Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may

become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially slip-

pery.

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Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may

be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and

brakes from operating properly.

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Engine speed while driving

In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due

to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driving condi-

tions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.

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The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill

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When the accelerator pedal is released

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Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine

output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is

operating. (



P. 545)

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Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)

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When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be

restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D

includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on

the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and follow the instructions.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in reverse.

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While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble escaping

from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, perform the following actions to cancel Drive

Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh

snow.
• Deactivate Active TRAC (



P. 370)

• Put the four-wheel drive control switch in L4. (



P. 357)

• Push the center differential lock/unlock switch to lock the center differential.

(



P. 358)

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Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:

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For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

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For the first 500 miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer.

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For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system

Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system.

This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-

ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced.

Have your Lexus dealer, perform the bedding-down operation.

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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-

rect fuel. (



P. 578)

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When turning off the engine

Emission system operating sounds may continue for a short time after the engine is

turned off. This is not a malfunction, and helps to ensure optimal performance of the

emission system.

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