Lexus LS600H Owner's manual

2008

LS 600h L

OWNER’S MANUAL

Your Lexus dealer

Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance

you may require.

If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, please call the following number:

U.S. OWNERS

In the U.S. mainland or Canada:

Lexus Roadside Assistance

1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)

In Hawaii:

Servco Automotive Roadside Assistance/Customer Services

1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)

CANADIAN OWNERS

In Canada or the U.S. mainland:

Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service

1-800-26-LEXUS or 1-800-265-3987 (Toll-Free)

Please access our websites for further information.

The U.S. mainland: www.lexus.com

Hawaii: www.servcolexus.com

Canada : www.lexus.ca

without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and operating

features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information

3

Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior

features for a comfortable driving experience

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-

self maintenance, and maintenance information

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,

or is involved in an accident

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-

structions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

2

1-1. Hybrid system............................... 30

Hybrid system.................................. 30

1-2. Key information ........................... 42

Keys ...................................................... 42

1-3. Opening, closing and locking

the doors and trunk .................. 46

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 46

Wireless remote control.............. 60

Doors.................................................... 63

Trunk..................................................... 68

1-4. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel).......................... 73

Front seats.......................................... 73

Power rear seat

(if equipped on

5-seat models) .............................. 76

Power rear seat

(4-seat models)............................. 79

Driving position memory ............ 83

Rear seat position memory......... 87

Head restraints................................ 89

Seat belts ............................................. 91

Steering wheel................................. 98

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror .............................................. 100

Outside rear view mirrors.......... 101

1-5. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof ........ 103

Power windows.............................. 103

Moon roof ........................................ 105

1-6. Refueling...................................... 108

Opening the fuel tank cap......... 108

1-7. Theft deterrent system.............. 113

Immobilizer system ........................ 113

Alarm.................................................... 115

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................................. 117

1-8. Safety information...................... 118

Correct driving posture .............. 118

SRS airbags ..................................... 120

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................. 134

Child restraint systems ............... 139

Installing child restraints............. 144

2-1. Driving procedures................... 154

Driving the vehicle........................ 154

Power (ignition) switch............... 163

EV drive mode ............................... 167

Transmission ................................... 169

Turn signal lever............................. 173

1

Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

Parking brake ................................. 174

Brake Hold....................................... 176

2-2. Instrument cluster...................... 178

Gauges and meters ..................... 178

Indicators and warning lights .... 181

Multi-information display........... 184

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers................... 188

Headlight switch............................ 188

Fog light switch ................................ 191

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................. 192

Headlight cleaner switch........... 195

2-4. Using other driving systems.... 196

Cruise control ................................ 196

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................................. 199

Intuitive parking assist ............... 209

Electronically modulated

air suspension .............................. 218

Rear view monitor system........ 220

Driving assist systems................. 223

Pre-Collision System.................. 229

Pre-Collision System

(with camera sensor)............... 232

2-5. Driving information................... 241

Cargo and luggage...................... 241

Vehicle load limits........................ 244

Winter driving tips ....................... 246

Trailer towing................................ 250

Dinghy towing ................................ 251

3-1. Using the touch screen .......... 254

Touch screen (without

navigation system).................... 254

Setting the touch screen ........... 257

3-2. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger............ 262

Front air conditioning system

(without rear air

conditioning system)................ 262

Front air conditioning system

(with rear air

conditioning system)................ 270

Rear air conditioning

system ........................................... 280

Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers ........... 288

Windshield wiper de-icer......... 289

3-3. Using the audio system............ 291

Audio system (without

navigation system)..................... 291

Using the radio.............................. 294

Using the DVD player ............... 299

Playing an audio CD................... 302

Playing MP3 and

WMA discs................................. 306

Playing DVD video/audio......... 310

3

Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

4

Playing a video CD...................... 323

DVD player and DVD video

disc information ......................... 327

Optimal use of the

audio/video system.................. 337

Using the AUX adapter............. 341

Using the rear seat audio

controls.......................................... 342

Using the steering wheel

audio switches ............................ 346

3-4. Using the rear seat

entertainment system .......... 348

Rear seat entertainment

system features ......................... 348

Using the radio.............................. 357

Using the front

DVD changer............................ 358

Using the rear DVD player

(4-seat models)......................... 359

Playing an audio

CD/CD text................................. 361

Playing WMA (front DVD

changer only)/MP3 discs...... 362

Playing the HDD audio

(vehicles with navigation

system)........................................... 363

Playing DVD video/audio........ 364

Playing a video CD...................... 377

DVD player and DVD video

disc information .......................... 381

Using the video mode............... 383

Changing other settings........... 385

3-5. Using the hands-free system

(for cellular phone)................ 387

Hands-free system

(for cellular phone)................... 387

Using a Bluetooth

®

phone ...... 392

Setting the hands-free system

(for cellular phone)................... 404

3-6. Using the interior lights ......... 430

Interior lights list........................... 430

• Interior lights ............................... 432

• Personal lights ............................ 432

3-7. Using the storage features .... 434

List of storage features............... 434

• Glove box .................................... 436

• Coin holder.................................. 437

• Door pockets.............................. 437

• Cup holders................................ 438

• Console box................................ 439

• Cool box/auxiliary box............ 441

• Auxiliary boxes........................... 445

3-8. Other interior features........... 447

Sun visors......................................... 447

Vanity mirrors................................ 448

Clock................................................. 449

Outside temperature display... 451

Ashtrays ........................................... 452

Cigarette lighters......................... 453

Power outlets................................. 455

Heated steering wheel.............. 458

Climate control seats/

seat heaters ................................ 460

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

Armrest (5-seat models).......... 464

Rear seat relaxation system

(4-seat models).......................... 465

Retractable table

(4-seat models).......................... 467

Rear sunshade............................... 469

Rear door sunshades.................. 472

Coat hooks ..................................... 475

Floor mat.......................................... 476

Trunk features................................ 477

Garage door opener................. 480

Lexus Link System ...................... 486

4-1. Maintenance and care........... 500

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior.................. 500

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior................... 503

4-2. Maintenance............................. 506

Maintenance requirements.... 506

General maintenance............... 508

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ......................................... 511

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 512

Do-it-yourself service

precautions................................... 512

Hood................................................... 515

Positioning a floor jack................ 516

Engine compartment................... 518

12-volt battery................................. 531

Tires .................................................. 535

Tire inflation pressure................. 543

Wheels ............................................. 547

Air conditioning filter.................. 549

Electronic key battery................ 552

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................ 554

Headlight aim ................................ 574

Light bulbs....................................... 577

5-1. Essential information .............. 590

If your vehicle needs to

be towed...................................... 590

If you think something

is wrong......................................... 596

Event data recorder.................... 597

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency .............................. 599

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... ........................................ 599

If a warning message is

displayed...................................... 608

If you have a flat tire........................ 611

If the hybrid system will

not start........................................... 619

4

Maintenance and care

5

When trouble arises

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from “P”............................ 621

If the parking brake cannot

be released .................................. 622

If you lose your keys.................... 624

If the electronic key does

not operate properly ............... 625

If the vehicle 12-volt battery

is discharged .............................. 628

If your vehicle overheats ............ 631

If the vehicle becomes

stuck............................................... 635

6-1. Specifications ............................ 638

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 638

Fuel information........................... 650

Tire information............................ 653

6-2. Customization........................... 664

Customizable features............... 664

6-3. Initialization................................ 669

Items to initialize ........................... 669

Reporting safety defects for

U.S. owners.................................. 672

Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 673

Abbreviation list................................... 676

Alphabetical index .............................. 678

What to do if... ....................................... 690

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Pictorial index

Exterior

Turn signal lights

P. 173

Fog lights

P. 191

Side marker lights

P. 188

Hood

P. 515

Moon roof 

P. 105

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 101

Parking lights

P. 188

Windshield wipers

P. 192

Headlights

P. 188

9

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 535

P. 611

P. 647

P. 653

: If equipped

Tail lights

P. 188

Side marker lights

P. 188

Trunk

P. 68

Rear window defogger

P. 288

Doors

P. 63

Turn signal lights

P. 173

Fuel filler door

P. 108

10

A

Pictorial index

Front interior

Seat belts

P. 91

SRS front passenger airbag

P. 120

SRS knee airbags

P. 120

SRS driver airbag

P. 120

Floor mats

P. 476

Head restraints

P. 89

Front seats

P. 73

SRS side airbags

P. 120

Console box

P. 439

Door pockets

P. 437

Power outlet

AUX adapter

A/V input adapter



P. 455

P. 341

P. 383

11

A

: If equipped

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 100

Moon roof switches 

Garage door opener switches

Lexus link system



P. 105

P. 480

P. 486

Interior lights

Personal lights

P. 432

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

P. 447

P. 448

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 120

Auxiliary boxes

P. 445

12

B

Driving position memory switches

P. 83

Door lock switch

P. 63

Shoulder anchor control switch

P. 92

Window lock switch

P. 103

Power window switches

P. 103

Pictorial index

Front interior

Inside door lock buttons

P. 63

13

C

: If equipped

Transmission shift lever

P. 169

Shift lock override

button

P. 621

Cigarette lighter

Ashtrays

P. 453

P. 452

Cup holders

P. 438

Electronically modulated air suspension

switches

P. 218

Rear seat return switch 

P. 77, 80

Rear seat heater switch 

Rear climate control seat

switch



P. 460

Rear sunshade switch

P. 469

Rear door sunshade switch 

P. 472

Front climate control seat switches

P. 460

VSC off switch

P. 225

Driving mode selector switch

P. 170

14

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 188

P. 173

P. 191

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

P. 178

P. 184

Windshield wiper and washer switch

P. 192

Power (ignition) switch

P. 163

Fuel filler door opener

P. 108

Trunk opener

P. 68

Parking brake switches

P. 174

Tire pressure warning reset switch

P. 535

Volume adjustment knob

P. 50

Trunk opener main

switch

P. 69

Glove box

P. 436

Hood release

lever

P. 515

Pre-collision brake off switch 

P. 232

15

: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

A

Without navigation system

With navigation system

Air conditioning

system

P. 262, 270

Touch screen

P. 254

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

P. 288

Audio system

P. 291

Air conditioning

system

P. 262, 270

Touch screen *

1

Navigation

system

*

1

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

P. 288

Audio system *

1



Clock

P. 449

Emergency

flashers

Clock *

1



Emergency

flashers

16

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

B

“DISP” switch

P. 184

Cruise control

switch

P. 196, 199

Distance switch 

P. 199

Brake hold switch

P. 176

Audio remote control switches *

2

P. 346

Telephone switch *

2

P. 387

Talk switch *

2

P. 263, 271, 398

“RESET” switch

P. 184

17

C

Outside rear view mirror switches

P. 101

Power outlet main switch 

P. 455

Instrument panel light control buttons

P. 179

Headlight cleaner switch

P. 195

Tilt and telescopic steering

control switch

P. 98

Heated steering wheel switch

P. 458

Intuitive parking assist switch

P. 209

“AFS OFF” switch

P. 189

: If equipped

*

2

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

EV drive mode switch

P. 167

18

Pictorial index

Rear interior

(5-seat models)

A

Cool box 

P. 441

Auxiliary boxes 

P. 441

Cigarette lighters

P. 453

Seat belts

P. 91

Head restraints

P. 89

Auxiliary boxes

P. 445

Power window

switches

P. 103

Seat position memory

switches



P. 87

SRS side airbags 

P. 120

Cup holders

P. 438

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