Lexus GX460 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 12

WARNING

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When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator

pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the doors until

the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the steering lock in this cir-

cumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Stopping the engine in an emergency

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If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and

hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in

succession. (

P. 525)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emergency. Turn-

ing the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but

the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer

and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning message will be

shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer sounds.

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When restarting the engine after it was turned off while driving, shift the shift lever to

N and press the engine switch.

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When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odor-

less. Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle and may lead to an acci-

dent caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

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If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the

engine.

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Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a situation

cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure that exhaust fumes

do not enter the vehicle interior.

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Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing.

If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases

may collect and enter the vehicle.

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NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

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Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long

periods of time without the engine running.

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If the indicator on the engine switch is illuminated, the engine switch is not off. When

exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine switch is off.

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Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is

stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but

instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY

mode, battery discharge may occur.

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When starting the engine

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Do not race a cold engine.

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If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked

by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual, such as the

switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.

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Automatic transmission

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever
with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped.

: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving

conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driv-
ing.

: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear

ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnecessary upshifting.

Shifting the shift lever

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Purpose and condition

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing

Neutral

(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)

Normal driving

S mode driving

(



P. 207)

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Use second start mode for accelerating and driving on slippery road surfaces
such as snow.
Press the button to use second start
mode.

The “2nd STRT” indicator will come on.
Press the button again to cancel second

start mode.

When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be operated as follows:

Upshifting
Downshifting

The selected shift range, from 1 to 6, will
be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is set
automatically to 5 or 4 according to
vehicle speed. However, the initial shift
range may be set to 3 or 2 if AI-SHIFT
has operated while the shift lever was in
the D position. (



P. 208)

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Shift ranges and their functions

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You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.

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A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a higher
shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

Selecting the second start mode

Changing shift ranges in S mode

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Driving on a downhill

On declines, there may be case where the vehicle shifts down automatically to obtain

engine braking. As a result of the downshifting, the engine speed may increase.

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Second start mode automatic deactivation

Second start mode is automatically deactivated if the engine is turned off after driving in

second start mode.

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S mode

When the shift range is 5 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift range to

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AI-SHIFT

AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the suitable position according to driver perfor-

mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. (Shifting the

shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

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When driving with dynamic radar cruise control activated

Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,

engine braking will not activate because dynamic radar cruise control will not be can-

celed.

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While driving in S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. (



P. 255)

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Vehicles with adaptive variable suspension system: When switching the driving mode

to sport mode while driving in D position. (



P. 356)

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Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)

P. 170

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Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in start-

ing.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the IGNITION ON

mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a prob-

lem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer, immedi-

ately.

The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever

can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:

Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.

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If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S

This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when the shift lever

is in D.)

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Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode)

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may sometimes

be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the

shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver

or tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip

of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button

is pressed.

2
3
4

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WARNING

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When driving on slippery road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.

Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an

accident.

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To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking brake and

depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal when the

shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P, the vehicle

may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Turn signal lever

The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of the driver:

Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and then release it)
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and then release it)
Left turn

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Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.

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If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed

Operate the lever again.

Operating instructions

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Parking brake

To set the parking brake, fully depress
the parking brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the brake pedal
with your right foot. (Depressing the
pedal again releases the parking
brake.)

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Parking the vehicle

P. 168

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged. “Release

Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-information display (with the vehicle reached a

speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

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Usage in winter time

P. 387

U.S.A. Canada

NOTICE

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Before driving

Fully release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheat-

ing, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.

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Headlight switch

Operating the

switch turns on the lights as follows:

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

U.S.A. Canada

The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, instru-
ment panel lights, and
daytime running lights
(

P. 214) turn on.

The headlights and all the
lights listed above (except
daytime running lights)
turn on.

The headlights, daytime
running lights

(



P. 214)

and all the lights listed
above turn on and off auto-
matically.

Off.

(U.S.A. only)

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With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the center

position to turn the high beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and release
it to flash the high beams once.

You can flash the high beams with the

headlights on or off.

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Daytime running light system

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The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the parking lights and illu-

minate brighter than the parking lights.

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To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime

running lights turn on automatically when all of the following conditions are met. (The

daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.)
• The engine is running

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the

or “AUTO”* position

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking brake is

set again.

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For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.

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Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater

durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.

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Headlight control sensor

Turning on the high beam headlights

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything that

blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting

the level of ambient light and may cause the

automatic headlight system to malfunction.

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Automatic light off system

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When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the engine switch

is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.

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When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after the

engine switch is turned off and a door is opened and all of the doors and glass hatch are
closed. (The lights turn off immediately if

on the key is pressed after all the doors

are closed.)

For the U.S.A.: To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to

For Canada: To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode,
or turn the light switch to

position once and then back to

If any of the doors or glass hatch is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20

minutes.

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Automatic headlight leveling system

The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passen-

gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-

fere with other road users.

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Welcome lighting

If the headlight switch is turned to AUTO and the surrounding area is dark, unlocking the

doors using the smart access system with push-button start or wireless remote control

will turn the parking lights and tail lights on automatically.

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Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P. 600)

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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Automatic High Beam

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

Turn the headlight switch to the

position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator will

come on when the system is operating.

The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to assess the
brightness of streetlights, the lights of vehicles ahead etc., and automatically
turns the high beam on or off as necessary.

WARNING

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Limitations of the Automatic High Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to observe

your surroundings and turning the high beam on or off manually if necessary.

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To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High Beam system

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Switching to the high beam

Push the lever away from you.

The Automatic High Beam indicator

will turn off and the high beam indi-

cator will turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to

activate the Automatic High Beam

system again.

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Switching to the low beam

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator

will turn off.
Press the switch to activate the Auto-

matic High Beam system again.

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Temporarily switching to the low beams

Pull the lever toward you and then return it to its original position.

The high beams are on while the lever is pulled toward you, however, after the lever

is returned to its original position, the low beams remain on for a certain amount of

time. Afterwards, the Automatic High Beam will be activated again.

Turning the high beam on/off manually

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High beam automatic turning on or off conditions

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When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be automatically

turned on (after approximately 1 second):
• Vehicle speed is above approximately 21 mph (34 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.

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If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be automatically turned

off:
• Vehicle speed drops below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

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Camera sensor detection information

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The high beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:
• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road dividers or

roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road

• When vehicles ahead have no lights

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The high beam may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights without using

the headlights is detected.

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House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs may cause

the high beam to switch to the low beams, or the low beams to remain on.

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The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn the high beam on or

off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage

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The high beam may be turned on or off when the driver does not expect it.

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Bicycles or similar objects may not be detected.

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