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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
©2008 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part,
without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
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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
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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
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Interior features
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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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
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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
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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
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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