LEXUS LS600H 2015 Owners Manual

5197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Turn the power switch to ON mode (P. 217) and check that the park-
ing brake is set.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifte d with your foot on the brake pedal,
there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure
that the shift lever can be shifted:
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5207-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)●
Shift the shift lever to P.
●Turn the power switch off.
●Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
●Chock the tires.
Vehicles with a spare tire
Take out the parking brake release tool and the screwdriver from the
trunk. (
P. 507)
Replace the screwdriver head
with the parking brake release
tool.
Take out the spare tire. ( P. 510)
If the parking brake cannot be released
In the event that the 12-volt battery is discharged or switch operation
does not release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released
manually using the procedure below. This procedure should be per-
formed only if necessary, such as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated ev en when the 12-volt battery is nor-
mal, the parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Releasing the parking brake manually
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5217-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while turning it counter-
clockwise until it stops.
Vehicles with run-flat tires
Take out the parking brake release tool and the screwdriver from the
trunk. ( P. 5 1 6 )
Check that the flathead end of
the screwdriver is exposed.
If the Phillips end is exposed, reinsert
the screwdriver shaft so the flathead
end is exposed.
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Phillips end
Flathead end
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5227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Using the flathead end of the
screwdriver, remove the clips.
When installing the tool tray clips:
P. 5 2 3
Take out the tool tray and side
deck boards.
Remove the plug.
Replace the screwdriver head
with the parking brake release
tool.
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5237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while turning it counter-
clockwise until it stops.
■When installing the tool tray cl ips (vehicles with run-flat tires)
■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 power switch off and chock the tires.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
●Turn the power 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.
Install the clips as shown in the illustration.

5247-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Use the mechanical key built in to the electronic keys to operate the
doors. ( P. 121)
■Doors
Remove the cover on the
driver’s door handle.
Locks and unlocks the doorsLocks all the doors
Closes the windows and
moon roof (turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward
unlocks the driver’s door. Turn-
ing the key once again unlocks
the other doors.
Opens the windows and
moon roof (turn and hold)
If the electronic key does not operate properly
If communication between the ele ctronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P. 134) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and
wireless remote control cannot be us ed. In such cases, the doors and
trunk can be opened and the hybrid system can be started by following
the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key
linked functions
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5257-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
After the operation is com-
pleted, reinstall the cover.
Hook the upper claw of the
cover onto the upper catch on
the vehicle side, and then push
on the lower side of the cover.
Make sure that the lower claw of
the cover is securely fastened to
the lower catch on the vehicle side.
If the cover is not securely
attached, it may fall off while driv-
ing.
■Trunk
Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
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5267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the power
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 power switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding,
keeping the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact your
Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the power switch as you normally do when stop-
ping the hybrid system.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary meas ure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P. 4 7 2 )
■Changing power switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer soundi ng, release the brake pedal and press the
power switch.
The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 2 1 7 )
Starting the hybrid system
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CAUTION
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows and moon
roof
Operate the power window or moon roof af ter 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 mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.
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5277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
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.
Open the trunk lid and remove the 12-volt battery cover. ( P. 450)
In the event that the trunk opener cannot be used, use the mechanical key to open
the trunk. ( P. 5 2 4 )
Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on your vehicle
Start the engine of the second ve hicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that le vel for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of th e doors of your vehicle with the power switch
off.
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the
12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer or a qualified repair shop.
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5287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the hybrid
system of your vehicle by turning the power switch to ON mode.
Make sure the “READY” indicator co mes on. If the indicator does not
come on, contact your Lexus dealer.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in the
exact reverse order from wh ich they were connected.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
■Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical compon ents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
The hybrid system may not start.
(  P. 4 5 1 )
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain elec-
trical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt battery may dis-
charge, and the hybrid system may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery recharges
automatically while the hybrid system is operating.)
■When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
●Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the
12-volt battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is activated.
(  P. 9 1 )
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
■If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The information stored in the computer will be deleted.
If the 12-volt battery is discharged, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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