engine LEXUS LS460L 2016 Owners Manual

6307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while turning it counter-
clockwise until it stops.
■Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.
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CAUTION
■When releasing the parking brake manually
●Shift the shift lever to P, turn the engine switch off and chock the tires.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
●Turn the engine switch off and check that the parking brake indicator is off.
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the inserted parking
brake release tool, resulting in an injury.

6317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Use the mechanical key built in to the electronic keys to operate the
doors. ( P. 145)
On some models: An alarm will sound if the alarm is set when the trunk or doors
are unlocked. ( P. 112)
■Doors
Remove the cover on the
driver’s door handle.
If the electronic key does not operate properly
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P. 163) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system and wireless remote
control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened and the engine can be started by following the procedure
below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key
linked functions
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6347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the engine
switch.
If any of the doors is opened or closed
after the key was touched to the
switch to start the vehicle, an alarm
will sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the key.
Press the engine switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding,
keeping the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engi ne switch as you normally do when stop-
ping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P. 575)
■Alarm (on some models)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the
alarm may be triggered.
■Changing engine switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the
engine switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 260)
Starting the engine
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6367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a
12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps
below.
Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the sit-
uation, the alarm may activate and
doors locked. (P. 114)
Open the hood. Remove the engine compartment covers and battery
cover. ( P. 536, 541, 543)
If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus deal er or a qualified repair shop.
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6387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the engine switch
off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of
your vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the
exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
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6397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is
not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical
appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the
engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the battery
In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart entry &
start system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
■If the battery is discharged
The information stored in the computer will be deleted.
If the battery is discharged, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

6407-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is
not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” terminal to
come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as
brackets or unpainted metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact with
each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the bat-
tery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related
parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precautions when
handling the battery:
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to
allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehi-
cle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immedi-
ately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received.
●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and other
battery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entangled in
the cooling fans or engine drive belt.

6417-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 125) enters
the red zone or a loss of engine po wer is experienced. (For example,
the vehicle speed does not increase.)
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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6437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check that
the radiator cooling fan operates and to check for coolant leaks from
the radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after
a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by checking the fan sound and air
flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off
repeatedly.
(The fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
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6447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
CAUTION
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the fans
and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught, resulting
in serious injury.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool
coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap
while the engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could
spray out.