brake LEXUS LS600H 2017 User Guide

1122. Instrument cluster
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
*1: These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate
that a system check is being performed. They will go off after the hybrid system is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do
not come on, or go off. Have the vehi cle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Warning lights
*1
Brake system warning light
( P. 555)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator ( P. 557)
*1Charging system warning
light ( P. 556)
*1, 2Parking brake indicator
( P. 557)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 556)
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 557)
*1SRS warning light
( P. 556)
Open door warning light
( P. 558)
*1ABS warning light
( P. 556)
Low fuel level warning light
( P. 558)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 557)
Seat belt reminder light
( P. 558)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system
warning light ( P. 557)
*1
Master warning light
( P. 558)
*1
Slip indicator (P. 557)*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 559)

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Instrument cluster
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 262)
*1Brake hold standby indica-
tor ( P. 266)
Tail light indicator
( P. 269)
*1Brake hold operated indi-
cator ( P. 266)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 269)
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator
( P. 289, 293, 307)
Adaptive High-beam Sys-
tem indicator ( P. 273)
Cruise control indicator
( P. 289, 293, 307)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 280)(if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
cator ( P. 293, 307)
Rear fog light indicator
( P. 280)(if equipped)
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) indicator
( P. 326)
“READY” indicator
( P. 247)
*1“HEIGHT HIGH” indica-
tor ( P. 336)
EV indicator ( P. 87)*1, 2
Slip indicator (P. 340)
EV drive mode indicator
( P. 252)
*1VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) OFF indicator
( P. 341)
Snow mode indicator
( P. 258)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system
warning light ( P. 348)

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LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
*1: These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate
that a system check is being performed. They will go off after the hybrid system is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do
not come on, or go off. Have the vehi cle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster than
usual to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When the power switch is turned to ON mode while the BSM main switch is
set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the power switch is in ON
mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*1Parking brake
indicator ( P. 263)
*1“PASSENGER
AIR BAG” indica-
tor ( P. 61)
*4
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( P. 366)
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not avail-
able to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional immediately if this occurs.

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4Driving
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle..................... 234
Cargo and luggage ...................245
Trailer towing ............................... 246
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ............ 247
EV drive mode ............................ 252
Hybrid transmission ..................255
Turn signal lever ......................... 262
Parking brake .............................. 263
Brake Hold.................................... 266
Horn.................................................268
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 269
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System)........................................ 273
Fog light switch .......................... 280
Windshield wipers and
washer .......................................... 281
Headlight cleaner switch ........284
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 285
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .............................289
Dynamic radar
cruise control............................ 293
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range............. 307
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist).......... 324
Driving mode select
switch ........................................... 334
Electronically modulated
air suspension ........................... 336
Driving assist systems ..............338
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ........................................ 346
Rear Pre-Crash Safety
system ..........................................360
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 366
•The Blind Spot Monitor
function ......................................371
• The Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function......................... 374
Lexus night view ......................... 377
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .....382
Winter driving tips .....................384

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LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
4-1. Before driving
P. 247
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 255)
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
( P. 263)
Gradually release the brake pedal and 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 extended period of time, shift the shift lever to
P. ( P. 255)
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 263), and shift the shift lever to P
( P. 255).
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you 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
Parking the vehicle
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Driving
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
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. 338)
■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 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• 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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■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional perform the bedding down opera-
tion.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. ( P. 622)
■For efficient use
●Shift the shift lever to D when driving.
In the N position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be generated.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, requiring unnecessary engine
power to recharge.
●Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and decelera-
tion will make more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) without hav-
ing to use gasoline engine power.
●Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting
in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with the accelerator
pedal slightly released.
●Shift the shift lever to P when parking.
In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the shift lever in the N position for an extended period of time may dis-
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery). The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is discharged.

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Driving
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the hybrid system
operating. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle
only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals prop-
erly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal
using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an acci-
dent.
●The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is powered
only by the electric motor (traction motor). Because there is no engine noise, the
pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
●During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid sys-
tem off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however,
power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer
smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way: P. 547
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. ( P. 255)
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle.

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Driving
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce
your ability to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine speed
could cause the vehicle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle, depress the brake pedal to make sure that the
brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from
functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while th e shift lever is in a driving position, or
roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may result in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R wh ile the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving back-
ward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to N while th e vehicle is moving. Doing so will disen-
gage the hybrid system. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shift-
ing the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious
injury.