Toyota Lexus GX460 2010 Towing and Road Service PDF Manual Guide

Before loading, ensure that the transmission is in “Neutral” and the ENGINE START STOP button is depressed once so that the green indicator on it is lit to unlock the steering wheel. NOTE: When front loading the GX460 you may encounter contact between your loading bridal and the trim panel below the front fascia (See Figure 4). The lower trim panel can be removed to prevent damage by removing the two thumb screws that secure each panel (See Figure 5).

Once loaded, set the parking brake and secure the vehicle onto the carrier using wheel strap tie downs. AAA recommends the use of wheel strap tie-downs around each wheel because the Lexus GX460 can be equipped with air suspension. If wheel strap tie downs are not available, the air suspension needs to be turned off before securing the vehicle by the body or frame. Consult the air suspension shut off information in the jacking section of this service guide (page 12).

SHIFTER LOCK OVER-RIDE: If there is a problem with the shifter or if the ignition key is not available, the transmission can be shifted out of the park position. This is accomplished by lifting out the small cover to the left of the shifter “Park (P)” indicator and depressing the button below the cover to allow the shifter to be moved out of the Park position (See Figures 6 and 7).

WHEEL-LIFT TOWING PROCEDURE: If a wheel-lift is used, the procedures shown below must be used with no exceptions. CAUTION: The GX460 is a Full Time Four-Wheel Drive vehicle. It is essential that no attempt be made to move these vehicles with only two wheels lifted. To tow GX460 with a wheel-lift and dolly, observe the following: x Secure the one set of wheels firmly to the wheel-lift and the other set of wheels firmly to the dolly. x After loading the GX460 onto the dolly and wheel-lift, place the transmission selector in Park and set the parking brake. x Use a steering wheel securing device to prevent possible excessive load on the steering column lock. x Attach safety chains and tow lights to the vehicle. x Ensure that the ignition switch is turned OFF to prevent unnecessary battery drain.

JACKING: The jack supplied with the GX460 is located in the rear cargo area behind a removable trim panel on the driver’s side (See Figure 10) . The approved lifting locations are on the frame section to the rear of the front wheels or under the rear axle where the spring attaches to the axle (See Figure 11).

The jack handle and other tire changing tools are in a tool kit located on the rear cargo door (See Figure 12). Figure 12 Place the jack in its proper location. Ensure that the air suspension is shut off prior to jacking the vehicle. The air suspension switch is located to the passenger side of the transmission shifter (See Figure 13). To lock the air suspension, press the ENGINE START STOP button so that the dash lights are on. Press the air suspension off button. The readout in the dash should indicate that the air suspension is off, if it does not, try starting the engine and pressing the air suspension off button. Once the vehicle reaches a speed of 18 MPH, the system turns itself back on. Observe all standard jacking precautions and ensure that the vehicle is on firm, level ground. As the jack comes in contact with the vehicle body, ensure that it is contacting the correct location on the vehicle.

Continue lifting to raise the vehicle high enough to change the tire. TIRE SERVICE: The Lexus GX460 is equipped with a full size spare tire mounted on an alloy rim which is stored under the vehicle and is held in place by a winch and cable assembly. Access to the crank assembly to lower the spare tire is inside the rear cargo door (See Figure 14). Insert the jack handle into the lowering socket and turn it counter clockwise to lower the spare tire (See Figure 16). Use caution when lowering the spare tire to prevent damage to the bumper surface when operating the jack handle. Follow normal tire changing procedures which include securing the vehicle by setting the parking brake and chocking the wheel diagonal from the flat tire. Remove the wheel cover then loosen all the wheel nuts a couple of turns before lifting the vehicle. Lift the vehicle only enough to remove and install the tire. Complete the removal of the lug nuts. When removing the deflated road wheel, ensure that care is taken not to damage the surface of the wheel.

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