LEXUS GX 460 (2019 year). Instruction - part 7

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Door lock switches

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

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Inside lock buttons

Locks the door
Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened by

pulling the inside handle even if the

lock button is in the lock position.

Locking and unlocking the doors from the inside

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Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION

ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle. However, the key may not be

detected correctly and the door may be locked.

The door cannot be opened from inside
the vehicle when the lock is set.

Unlock
Lock

These locks can be set to prevent chil-

dren from opening the rear doors. Push

down on each rear door switch to lock

both rear doors.

Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

Rear door child-protector lock

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The following functions can be set or canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 592.

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

Function

Operation

Shift position linked door lock-

ing function

Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all the doors.

Shift position linked door

unlocking function

Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all the doors.

Speed linked door locking

function

All the doors are locked when the vehicle speed is

approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

Driver’s door linked door

unlocking function

All the doors are unlocked when the driver’s door is

opened within 43 seconds after turning the engine

switch off.

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Changing the door unlock function setting
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless remote con-

trol.

Turn the engine switch off.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold

for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below. (When

changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and

repeat step .)

To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless

remote control and open and close a door once after the settings have been changed. (If
a door or the glass hatch is not opened within 60 seconds after

is pressed, the

doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.)

In a case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (

P. 79)

Multi-information

display

Unlocking function

Beep

Holding the driver’s door handle

unlocks only the driver’s door.

Exterior: Beeps 3 times

Interior: Pings once

Holding a passenger’s door han-

dle unlocks all the doors.

Holding a door handle unlocks

all the doors.

Exterior: Beeps twice

Interior: Pings once

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Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are unlocked.

Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the system may

not operate.

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Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (

P. 556)

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Conditions affecting the operation of the smart access system with push-button start

or wireless remote control
P. 121

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Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.

(Customizable features:

P. 592)

CAUTION

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To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.

Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant being thrown out of the

vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.

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Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the

inside lock buttons are in locked position.

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Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear seats.

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When using the wireless remote control and operating the power windows or moon

roof
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no

possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window or

moon roof. Also, do not allow children to operate the wireless remote control. It is pos-

sible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon

roof.

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Back door

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Smart access system with push-button start

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely

locked.

Unlocks all the doors

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3

seconds after the doors are locked.

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Wireless remote control

P. 102

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Door lock switch

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following proce-
dures.

Locking and unlocking the back door from the outside

Locking and unlocking the back door from the inside

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Pull the handle
Open the back door

The back door can be kept open at a

desired position.

Unlocks the back door stopper
Locks the back door stopper

The back door stopper can only be

operated when the back door is fully

open.
When closing the back door, check that

the back door stopper is unlocked.

Close the back door using the back
door handle, and make sure to push the
back door from the outside to close it.

Opening the back door from the outside

Keeping the back door open

When closing the back door

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The rear step bumper is for rear end
protection and easier step-up loading.

Rear step bumper

CAUTION

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While driving

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Keep the back door closed while driving.

If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or luggage may

be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.

In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a serious health

hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.

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Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back

door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.

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Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden braking,

sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

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When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.

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

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Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat

exhaustion or other injuries.

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Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.

Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands,

head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

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CAUTION

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Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious

injury.

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When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure the sur-

rounding area is safe.

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If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the back

door is about to open or close.

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Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it may move

abruptly in strong wind.

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The back door may suddenly shut if the back

door stopper is not locked. It is more difficult

to open or close the back door on an incline

than on a level surface, so beware of the back

door unexpectedly opening or closing by

itself. Make sure that the back door stopper is

locked and secure before using the luggage

compartment.

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Even with the back door stopper locked, the

back door stopper may unlock and the back

door may close when excessive force such as

a strong wind is applied to the back door. Take

extra care to prevent any part of your body

from being caught.

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When closing the back door, take extra care

to prevent your fingers etc. from being

caught. Also pay attention to your personal

belongings such as bags and ties.

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When closing the back door, make sure to

press it lightly on its outer surface. If the back

door handle is used to fully close the back

door, it may result in hands or arms being

caught.

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CAUTION

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Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do not hang on

the back door damper stay.

Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to break, caus-

ing an accident.

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If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it may sud-

denly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head or neck to be

caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the back door, using a genu-

ine Lexus part is recommended.

NOTICE

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Back door damper stay
The back door is equipped with damper stay that hold the back door in place.

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting in malfunc-

tion.

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Do not attach any accessories other than

genuine Lexus parts to the back door.

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Do not lean against, climb on or place lug-

gage on the damper stay, or apply lateral

forces to it.

Damper stay

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Glass hatch

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Glass hatch opener

Press the button to pop up the
glass hatch.
Raise

The glass hatch cannot be opened

when the back door is locked.

Unlock the back door to open the

glass hatch. (

P. 109)

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Smart access system with push-button start

While carrying the electronic key,
press the button to pop up the
glass hatch.
Raise

The glass hatch can be opened even

when the back door is locked.

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Wireless remote control

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

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

Opening the glass hatch

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When opening the glass hatch

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Open the glass hatch slowly and carefully.

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Use the glass hatch opener or wireless remote control when the back door is closed.

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Operation signals (when opening with the wireless remote control)
A buzzer sounds once to indicate that the glass hatch have been opened.

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Opening the glass hatch while the rear window wiper is in operation
Rear window wiper operation will stop moving. Operation will recommence after the

glass hatch has been closed.

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Function to prevent the glass hatch being locked with the electronic key inside

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Customization
The glass hatch opening operation can be changed. (Customizable features:

P. 592)

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CAUTION

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While driving

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Keep the glass hatch closed while driving.

If the glass hatch is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or luggage may

be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.

In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a serious health

hazard. Make sure to close the glass hatch before driving.

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Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the glass hatch is fully closed. If the glass

hatch is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.

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When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow a child to open or close the glass hatch.

Doing so may cause the glass hatch to move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands,

head, or neck to be caught by the closing glass hatch.

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CAUTION

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Operating the glass hatch
Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious

injury.

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Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the glass hatch before opening

it. Failure to do so may cause the glass hatch suddenly shut again after it is opened.

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When opening or closing the glass hatch, thoroughly check to make sure the sur-

rounding area is safe.

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If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the glass

hatch is about to open or close.

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Use caution when opening or closing the glass hatch in windy weather as it may move

abruptly in strong wind.

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Do not pull on the glass hatch damper stay to close the glass hatch, and do not hang

on the glass hatch damper stay.

Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the glass hatch damper stay to break,

causing an accident.

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Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the glass hatch.

Such additional weight on the glass hatch may cause the glass hatch to suddenly shut

again after it is opened, resulting in death or serious injury.

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The glass hatch may close if it is not opened

fully. It is more difficult to open or close the

glass hatch on an incline than on a level sur-

face, so beware of the glass hatch unexpect-

edly opening or closing by itself. Make sure

that the glass hatch is fully open and secure

before using the luggage compartment. Also

pay attention to your personal belongings

such as bags and ties.

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When closing the glass hatch, take extra care

to prevent your fingers etc. from being

caught. Also pay attention to your personal

belongings such as bags and ties.

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When closing the glass hatch, make sure to

press it lightly on its outer surface.

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NOTICE

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Glass hatch damper stays
The glass hatch is equipped with damper stays that hold the glass hatch in place.

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the glass hatch damper stay, resulting in mal-

function.

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Do not attach any foreign objects, such as

stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the

damper stay rod.

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Do not touch the damper stay rod with gloves

or other fabric items.

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Do not attach any accessories other than

genuine Lexus parts to the glass hatch.

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Do not place your hand or foot on the damper

stay or apply lateral forces to it.

Damper stays

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