maintenance LEXUS LS600H 2015 Owners Manual

LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
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Ù U.S. OWNERS
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LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 418
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior.................. 422
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 425
General maintenance.............. 428
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 432
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 433
Hood ............................................... 436
Positioning a floor jack..............437
Engine compartment ............... 439
12-volt battery ............................. 450
Tires.................................................. 454
Tire inflation pressure ............... 464
Wheels ............................................467
Air conditioning filter ............... 469
Electronic key battery............... 472
Checking and replacing fuses............................................... 474
Headlight aim ...............................479
Light bulbs ..................................... 481 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashe rs .................. 484
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................ 485
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................... 486
If you think something is wrong........................................... 492
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 493
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 503
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a
spare tire) ................................... 506
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
run-flat tires) ...............................515
If the hybrid system will not start ......................................... 517
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .......................519
If the parking brake cannot be released ................ 520
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..............524
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ..................................527
If your vehicle overheats ......... 530
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

TABLE OF CONTENTS6
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................. 535
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 538
Fuel information.......................... 550
Tire information........................... 553
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 564
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................................... 576
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ...............................................577
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ...............................................579
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................................. 588 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ............................... 592
Alphabetical index ................................ 598
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For information regarding the equip ment listed below, refer to “NAVI-
GATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Navigation system
• Audio/visual system
• Rear seat entertainment sys-
tem• Intuitive parking assist
• Lexus parking assist monitor

801-2. Hybrid system
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be difficult for
surrounding people to hear.
●In very noisy areas
●In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of the vehi-
cle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle compared to the
front.
■Hybrid battery (tract ion battery) cooling
The air conditioning system may operate automatically to cool the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main tenance, repair, recycling and disposal.
Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 5 6 4 )

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1-3. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
power switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■Conditions affecting operation
Depending on the surrounding environmen t and conditions, the immobilizer system
may not operate properly. This may prevent the hybrid system from starting.
(  P. 1 3 4 )
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in tr ansponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help pr event vehicle theft but does not guar-
antee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

911-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the fol-
lowing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors ar e locked automatically to prevent intrud-
ers.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make sure
the key is not inside the vehicle when rech arging or replacing the 12-volt battery.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. (P. 5 2 8 )
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed.

2814-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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CAUTION
■Situations unsuitable for LKA
Do not use LKA in any of the following situations.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an accident.
●When driving with snow tires, ti re chains, or similar equipment
●When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inflation pressure is
low
●When there are objects or structures along the roadside that might be misinter-
preted as lane markers (such as guardrails, curb, reflector posts, etc.)
●When driving on snowy roads
●When pavement lane markers are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, sand, dirt,
etc.
●When there are visible lines on the pavement from road repairs, or if the remains
of old lane markers are still visible on the road
●When driving on slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●When driving in a lane other than the driving or passing lanes on a freeway or
highway
●When driving on a road with lane closures due to maintenance, or when driving
in a temporary lane
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to or incorrect operation of the LKA system
●Do not modify the headlights or attach stickers to the surface of the lights.
●Do not modify the suspension.
If any suspension parts need to be replaced, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not install or place anything on the h ood or the grille. Also, do not install a
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar etc.).
●Do not modify the sun visor.
If the sun visor needs to be replaced, contact your Lexus dealer.
●If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Lexus dealer.

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Maintenance and care6
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 418
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 422
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................. 425
General maintena nce .............. 428
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 432
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................ 433
Hood ............................................... 436
Positioning a floor jack ............. 437
Engine compartment ............... 439
12-volt battery.............................. 450
Tires .................................................. 454
Tire inflation pressure ............... 464
Wheels ........................................... 467
Air conditioning filter ............... 469
Electronic key battery ...............472
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................... 474
Headlight aim .............................. 479
Light bulbs...................................... 481

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6-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is
cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside
temperature.
The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by applying
warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, co ins, etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect th e vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition: