towing LEXUS LS600H 2017 Owners Manual

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LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
3-5. Opening, closing
the windows and moon roof
Power windows...........................225
Moon roof .....................................229
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
4Driving

16Pictorial index
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 547
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 597
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 563
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 255
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 255
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 548
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 259
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 115
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 115
Warning lights/indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 110
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
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LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Instrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 547
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 597
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 563
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 255
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 255
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 548
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 259
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 115
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 115
Warning lights/indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 110
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
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931-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
●Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, and
turn the hybrid system off.
●Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
●If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric shock may
occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
●If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline electrolyte
from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact with your skin or
eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water or, if possible, boric
acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
●If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible. Never
use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even a small
amount of water may be dangerous.
●If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with four wheels raised. If the wheels con-
nected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground when towing, the
motor may continue to generate electricity. This may cause an electricity leakage
leading to a fire. ( P. 548)
●Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has leaked
onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave the vehicle as
soon as possible.

1933-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
■When using the front passenger ottoman (if equipped)
●Do not operate the front passenger ottoman when the vehicle is moving.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking
or a collision.
●Do not sit on the front passenge r ottoman of the passenger seat.
Doing so may cause seat belts to be worn improperly, which may lead to serious
injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
●Do not step on the front passenger ottoman.
Doing so could damage the front passenge r ottoman, or could cause you to seri-
ously injure yourself by falling over.
●Stow the front passenger ottoman when yo u get in or out of the vehicle or when
the front passenger ottoman is not in use to avoid stumbling over it.
●Do not allow anyone to put their hands or feet under the passenger seat when
stowing the front passenger ottoman.
NOTICE
■Operating the front passenger’s seat from the driver’s seat or rear seat
Before operating the front passenger’s seat, make sure that there is no luggage or
any other objects on the seat or in the footwell that could prevent its operation.
Such items may result in excess force being applied, causing damage to the seat
and/or the luggage.
■To prevent a front passenger ottoman malfunction (if equipped)
●Do not place any objects in the front passenger footwell that could prevent the
operation of the front passenger ottoman.
●Do not place heavy luggage on the front passenger ottoman.
●Do not place anything under the front passenger ottoman when in use.
There is a possibility that something may get caught and cause damages when
stowing the front passenger ottoman.

2053-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
■Power rear seats
●Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the
seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen, or yo ur neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly
move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●When adjusting the seat position and ottoman angle (vehicles with relaxation
seat)
Keep sufficient footwell space to prevent your feet from being caught by the front
seat.
●When returning the rear seats to the neutral position
To avoid injuring the rear passengers, wait until they have gotten out of the vehicle
before operating the switch.
●Using the ottoman (vehicles with relaxation seat)
• Do not sit on the ottoman.
If someone sits on the ottoman, the seat belt cannot be fitted properly, and
they may be thrown from the seat, resulting in death or serious injury in the
event of an accident or sudden braking.
• When getting in or out of the vehicle, retract the ottoman. If the ottoman is not
retracted, it may cause a fall, resulting in injury.
• Do not operate the ottoman when the vehicle is moving.
• Do not allow anyone to put their hands or feet under the passenger seat when
stowing the ottoman.
■Using the pelvic support seat with seat vibrator and rear seat relaxation system
●Those who are pregnant, have recently given birth, or suffer from ailments requir-
ing rest (heart disease etc.) should consult a doctor before use.
●Do not allow children to use the pelvic support seat vibration function or the rear
seat relaxation function.
●Do not use immediately after consuming a meal or alcohol, or for an extended
period of time.
●If you feel sick while using the pelvic support seat vibration function or the rear
seat relaxation function, immediately discontinue use.

2233-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
When the mirror select switch is in the “L” or “R” position, the outside rear
view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is
reversing in order to give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, move the mirror select switch to the neutral posi-
tion (between “L” and “R”).
■Adjusting the mirror angle when the vehicle is reversing
With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror angle at a desired position.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and the mirror will automatically tilt to
the memorized angle whenever the shift lever is shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of the mirror is linked to the normal
position (angle adjusted with the shift lever in other than R). Therefore, if the
normal position is changed after adjustment, the tilt position will also change.
When the normal position is changed, readjust the angle in reversing.
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the
rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. ( P. 425)
■Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automatically
by the driving position memory. ( P. 207)
■Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the outside
rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror to reduce reflected light. ( P. 219)
■Using automatic mode in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold weather, the door mirror could freeze up and
automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this event, remove any ice and
snow from the door mirror, then either operate the mirror using manual mode or
move the mirror by hand.
Linked mirror function when reversing

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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

2464-1. Before driving
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the installati on of a tow hitch or the use of a
tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, sc ooter, bicycle, etc. Your Lexus is
not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted car-
riers.

3654-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
■Precautions for the radar sensor and rear bumper
The rear bumper of vehicles with a rear pre-crash safety system is a functional part
that has radio wave permeability. Observe the following to ensure the system can
function effectively:
●Keep the rear bumper clean at all times.
Raindrops, ice or snow may dete riorate radar sensor performance.
●Do not subject the radar sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly out of position, the system may malfunction. If the
sensor or surrounding area is subjected to a strong impact, always have the area
inspected and repaired by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Do not disassemble the radar sensor.
●Do not attach a towing hitch, bike holder, protective film or stickers to the center
portion of the rear bumper.
●Do not replace the rear bumper with non-genuine parts or modify it.
●For painting or repair of the rear bumper, consult with any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Precaution for the pre-crash intelligent head restraints
Do not put head restraint covers.