2023 Lexus GX 460 Owner’s Manual

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Types of child restraints
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child:

• Rear-facing Infant seat/convertible seat
• Forward-facing Convertible seat

Selecting an appropriate child restraint system
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
If the child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle’s seat belt.

WARNING
Child restraint precautions

• For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.
• Lexus strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
• Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated.
  In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger air-bag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.
• A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
• Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint sys-tem, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.
• Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front, center and rear pillars or roof side rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
• Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.

When the child restraint system is not in use

• Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the passenger compartment.
• If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.

Child restraint LATCH anchors

• 7-passenger models
  LATCH anchors are provided for the right side second seat and between the center and left side second seats. (But-tons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)
• 6-passenger models
  LATCH anchors are provided for both second seats. (Buttons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)
  Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mechanism (ALR/ELR belts except driver’s seat belt) Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
• 7-passenger models
  An anchor bracket is provided for each second seat.
• 6-passenger models
  Anchor brackets are provided for both second seats and right side third seat.

Installation with LATCH system

1. Fold the seatback forward. Then return the seatback and secure it at the first lock position (most upright position).
2. Type A
   Flip the cover, and latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor.
   For owners in Canada:
   The symbol on a child restraint sys-tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system.
   Type B
   Flip the cover, and latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor.
   For owners in Canada:
   The symbol on a child restraint sys-tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the system has been cancelled.

• System maintenance
  The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
• Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
  • If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
  • If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

Gauges and meters

 

The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.

1. Tachometer
   Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge
   Displays the engine coolant temperature
3. Shift position and shift range Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range
4. Outside temperature
   Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
5. Fuel gauge
   Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
6. Speedometer
   Displays the vehicle speed
7. Multi-information display
   Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data.
8. Odometer, trip meter and maintenance-required information display
   Odometer:
   Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
   Trip meter:
   Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different distances independently.
   Maintenance required information:
   • Displays the maintenance required information when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
9. Rear height control air suspension display (if equipped) Displays the rear height mode selected.

Changing the display
Switches between odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information displays. When the trip meter is dis-played, pressing and holding the button will reset the trip meter.

Instrument cluster light control switch
The brightness of the instrument cluster lights can be adjusted.

1. Brighter
2. Darker

 

• The meters and display illuminate when
  The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• Instrument cluster brightness adjustment
  The instrument cluster brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted.
• The brightness of the instrument cluster lights
  When the tail lights are on, the brightness will change. However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.) turning on the tail lights will not change the instrument cluster brightness.
  In addition, the brightness of the instrument cluster lights is automatically adjusted based on the light sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are.
• Customization
  The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display.

WARNING
The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or injury.

Glass hatch

The glass hatch can be opened using the glass hatch opener or wireless remote control.

Opening the glass hatch

• Glass hatch opener
  1. Press the button to pop up the
     glass hatch.
  2. Raise
     The glass hatch cannot be opened when the back door is locked. Unlock the back door to open the glass hatch.
• Smart access system with push-button start
  1. While carrying the electronic key, press the button to pop up the glass hatch.
  2. Raise
     The glass hatch can be opened even when the back door is locked.

Wireless remote control
Press and hold the button to open the glass hatch. The glass hatch will pop up.

• When opening the glass hatch
• Open the glass hatch slowly and carefully.
• Use the glass hatch opener or wireless remote control when the back door is closed.
• Operation signals (when opening with the wireless remote control)
  A buzzer sounds once to indicate that the glass hatch have been opened.
• Opening the glass hatch while the rear window wiper is in operation
  Rear window wiper operation will stop moving. The operation will recommence after the glass hatch has been closed.
• Function to prevent the glass hatch being locked with the electronic key inside
• When all doors are being locked, closing the glass hatch with the electronic key left inside the luggage compartment will sound an alarm.
  In this case, the glass hatch can be opened using the entry function.
• Even when the spare electronic key is put in the luggage compartment with all the doors locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the glass hatch can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
• Even when the electronic key is put in the luggage compartment with all the doors are locked, the key may not be detected depending on the places and the surrounding radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the glass hatch is closed. Make sure to check where the key is before closing the glass hatch.
• If you want to lock the spare electronic key in the vehicle, do not open or close the glass hatch after locking all doors. Otherwise, the glass hatch can be opened due to the key confinement prevention function and the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
• After closing the glass hatch
  Check that the glass hatch is firmly locked. If it is not firmly locked, the rear window wiper and washer will not operate correctly.
• Customization
  The glass hatch opening operation can be changed.

 

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