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1032. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Hybrid System Indicator
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than the sport
mode.
●By keeping the indicator needle within Ec o area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
■ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
●When all of the following conditions are satisfied and Eco-friendly driving is being
performed, ECO lamp (blue) will illuminate. (ECO lamp will become brighter the
more Eco-friendly your driving is. Also, while the vehicle is stopped or the acceler-
ation exceeds Zone of Eco driving, ECO lamp turns off. ( P. 103) However, when
Eco drive mode is selected, while the vehicle is stopped or the acceleration
exceeds Zone of Eco driving, ECO lamp does not turn off.):
• Driving with the shift lever in D.
• Normal mode, comfort mode or Eco dr ive mode is selected, and EV drive
mode and snow mode is not in use.
• The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or below.
●When sport mode is selected, SPORT lamp (red) will illuminate. Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Po w e r a r e a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
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1373-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is about a year and
a half.)
●If the battery is low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the hybrid system is
started or stopped. ( P. 1 3 0 )
●The battery becomes depleted even if the electronic key is not used because the
key always receives radio waves. If the smart access system with push-button start
or the wireless remote control does not operate, or the detection area becomes
smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
(  P. 4 7 2 )
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of
the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
•Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
•Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 4 7 2
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 5 6 4 )

1543-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
CAUTION
■Trunk easy closer
■Power trunk opener and closer
Observe the following precautions when operating the power trunk opener and
closer.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
●Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obstacles or
anything that could cause any of your belongings to get caught.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the
trunk is about to open or close.
●If the trunk closer switch is pressed whil e the trunk lid is opening during automatic
operation, the trunk lid stops opening. Take extra care when on an incline, as the
trunk lid may open or close suddenly.
●On an incline, the trunk lid may suddenly shut after it opens automatically. Make
sure the trunk lid is fully open and secure before using the trunk.
●In the following situations, the power trunk opener and closer may detect an
abnormality and automatic operation may be stopped. In this case, the trunk lid
has to be operated manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the stopped trunk
lid may suddenly shut, causing an accident.
• When the trunk lid contacts an obstacle
• When the 12-volt battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the power switch is turned to ON mode or the hybrid system is started during automatic
operation
●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk lid. The
power trunk opener and closer may not op erate, causing itself to malfunction, or
the trunk lid may suddenly shut again after it is opened.
In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly
open, the trunk easy closer will automatically
close it to the fully closed position. It takes
several seconds before the trunk easy closer
begins to operate. Be careful not to catch fin-
gers or anything else in the trunk lid, as this
may cause bone fractures or other serious
injuries.

1653-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Relaxation mode can be entered by operating a switch. The front passen-
ger seat will move forward, and then the seatback of the relaxation seat
will recline and the ottoma n will simultaneously rise.
Pressing the switch will cause a
beep to sound an d operation will
start.
Enters relaxation mode
Returns to the neutral position
To stop the operation part-way
through, press either side of the
switch again, or press any other seat
adjustment button.
Relaxation mode operation (relaxation seat)
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1663-3. Adjusting the seats
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Pelvic support seat with seat vibrator, which features a support plate
mounted in the seatback and a vibration function, is equipped on each
outer rear seat. The support plate position and vibration speed can be
adjusted according to the occupant’s preferences.
5-seat models
Support plate position adjustment switch
Vibration switch
Press to operate the vibration function. Vibration will start in the same
speed level as when previously operated. Each time is pressed, the speed
changes between 3 levels. Pressing “OFF” stops the vibration function.
4-seat models
Support plate position adjust-
ment switch
Vibration switch
Press to operate the vibration
function. Vibration will start in the
same speed level as when previously
operated. Each time is pressed,
the speed changes between 3 levels.
Pressing “OFF” stops the vibration
function.
Pelvic support seat with seat vibrator
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1693-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Pelvic support seat with seat vibrator
●Operating conditions
The power switch is in ON mode.
●Automatic stop function
• Vibration will automatically stop approximately 15 minutes after starting.
• Vibration will automatically stop if the adjacent rear door is opened.
●Pelvic support seat return function
The position of the support plate will automatically return to the neutral position if
the adjacent rear door is opened.
■Rear seat relaxation system (4-seat models)
●Operating conditions
The power switch is in ON mode.
●Automatic stop function
Each operation will automatically stop ap proximately 15 minutes after starting.

1763-3. Adjusting the seats
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Cancelation procedure
Using the wireless remote control
Turn the power switch off and close the driver’s door.
While pressing the “SET” switch, press on the wireless remote
control until the buzzer sounds.
Using the door lock switch
Carry only the key you want to canc el and then close the driver's door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehi cle, the driving position cannot be can-
celed properly.
Turn the power switch off and close the driver’s door.
While pressing the “SET” switch, press the lock or unlock side on the
door lock switch until the buzzer sounds.
■Recalling the driving position using the memory recall function
●Different driving positions can be registered for each electronic key. Therefore, the
driving position that is recalled may be different depending on the key being car-
ried.
●If a door other than the driver's door is unlocked with the smart access system with
push-button start, the driving position cann ot be recalled. In this case, press the
driving position switch which has been set.
■ Seat operation automatic st op function (4-seat models)
If a front seat is likely to come into contact with the retractable table or the ottoman
during seat operation or activation of the power easy access system, a buzzer will
sound and seat slide operation will be stopped partway.
(A warning message will be shown on the multi-information display.)
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear passen-
ger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
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1903-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■The power windows can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window
travel is stopped and the wi ndow is opened slightly.
■When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on the rele-
vant door.
●After stopping the vehicle, the window ca n be closed by holding the power window
switch in the one-touch closing position while the power switch is turned to ON
mode.
●If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation as explained
above, initialize the function by performing the following procedure.
Hold the power window switch in th e one-touch closing position. Continue
holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Continue
holding the switch for a further 2 seco nds after the window has opened com-
pletely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once again.
Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has
closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after performing the
above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
4-1. Before driving
P. 216
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 2 2 3 )
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
( P. 2 2 8 )
Gradually release the brake pedal an d gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an exte nded period of time, shift the shift lever to
P. ( P. 2 2 3 )
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake.
( P. 2 2 8 )
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 2 2 3 )
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that y ou have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
Pa r k i n g t h e ve h i c l e
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1994-1. Before driving
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Driving
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on a uphill
Hill-start assist control will operate. (P. 2 8 9 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially
slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating properly.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Starting off on a steep uphill
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