Lexus LS460 Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1
Before driving
Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, 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 US owners
Reporting safety defects for US owners
Index
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
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1-1. Key information .............................. 2
Keys ......................................................... 2
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk ..................... 5
Smart access system with
push-button start............................. 5
Wireless remote control............... 19
Doors.................................................... 22
Trunk..................................................... 26
1-3. Adjustable components ............ 30
Front seats......................................... 30
Power rear seat
(5-seat models)............................. 33
Power rear seat
(4-seat models)............................. 36
Driving position memory ............. 40
Rear seat position memory......... 44
Head restraints................................. 46
Seat belts ............................................ 48
Steering wheel.................................. 55
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 56
Outside rear view mirrors........... 57
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof .......... 59
Power windows................................ 59
Moon roof ........................................... 61
1-5. Refueling........................................ 64
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 64
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 67
Engine immobilizer system......... 67
Alarm.................................................... 69
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................................... 71
1-7. Safety information....................... 72
Correct driving posture ............... 72
SRS airbags ....................................... 74
Front passenger occupant
classification system................... 88
Child restraint systems ................. 93
Installing child restraints............... 97
2-1. Driving procedures................... 108
Driving the vehicle........................ 108
Starting the engine ......................... 115
Automatic Transmission ............. 118
Turn signal lever............................. 122
Parking brake ................................. 123
Brake Hold....................................... 125
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 127
Gauges and meters ...................... 127
Indicators and warning lights ... 130
Multi-information display........... 134
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Before driving
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When driving
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4
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2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers................... 138
Headlight switch............................ 138
Fog light switch ................................ 141
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 142
Headlight cleaner switch........... 145
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 146
Cruise control ................................ 146
Dynamic radar cruise control.. 149
Intuitive parking assist-sensor.. 159
Electronically modulated air
suspension..................................... 168
Rear view monitor system......... 170
Driving assist systems.................. 173
Pre-Collision System................... 179
2-5. Driving information.................. 182
Cargo and luggage...................... 182
Vehicle load limits......................... 185
Winter driving tips ........................ 187
Trailer towing.................................... 191
Dinghy towing ................................ 192
3-1. Using the touch screen ............ 196
Touch screen (without
navigation system)..................... 196
Setting the touch screen ............ 199
3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger............ 204
Front air conditioning system
(without touch screen)............ 204
Front air conditioning system
(touch screen without rear
air conditioning system) .......... 212
Front air conditioning system
(touch screen with rear air
conditioning system)................ 220
Rear air conditioning system... 228
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ..................................... 236
Windshield wiper de-icer......... 237
3-3. Using the audio system........... 238
Audio system (without touch
screen)........................................... 238
Using the radio.............................. 240
Using the CD player................... 243
Playing back MP3 and WMA
discs ................................................ 249
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................ 255
Using the AUX adapter............ 257
Using the steering wheel audio
switches........................................ 258
Audio system type
(touch screen without
navigation system).................... 260
Using the radio.............................. 263
Using the CD player................... 268
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ................................................ 276
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Using the DVD player............... 283
Playing DVD video/audio....... 286
Playing video CD......................... 299
DVD player and DVD video
disc information ........................ 303
Optimal use of the
audio/video system.................. 307
Using the AUX adapter............... 311
Using the rear seat audio
controls........................................... 312
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................. 316
3-4. Using the rear seat
entertainment system ........... 318
Rear seat entertainment
system features ........................... 318
Using the radio.............................. 326
Using the front DVD
changer ......................................... 327
Using the rear DVD player..... 328
Playing an audio
CD/CD text............................... 330
Playing a WMA (front DVD
changer only)/MP3 discs....... 331
Playing the HDD audio
(vehicles with navigation
system)........................................... 332
Playing a DVD video/audio ... 333
Playing a video CD...................... 346
DVD player and DVD video
disc information ........................ 350
Using the video mode............... 358
Changing other setting............. 360
3-5. Using the hands-free
system........................................ 362
Hands-free system
(touch screen without
navigation system).................... 362
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ............................................. 367
Setting the hands-free
system ........................................... 380
3-6. Using the interior lights .......... 406
Interior lights list........................... 406
3-7. Using the storage features ..... 410
List of storage features................ 410
Glove box ..................................... 413
•Coin holder and
door pockets................................ 414
Cup holders.................................. 415
Console box................................. 416
Cool box........................................ 417
Auxiliary boxes........................... 420
3-8. Other interior features........... 422
Sun visors......................................... 422
Vanity mirror.................................. 423
Clock................................................. 424
Outside temperature
display ............................................ 426
Ashtrays ........................................... 427
Cigarette lighter........................... 428
Power outlet.................................. 430
Heated steering wheel............... 432
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Climate control seats/seat
heaters........................................... 434
Armrest
(5-seat models)......................... 438
Rear seat relaxation system
(4-seat models).......................... 439
Retractable table
(4-seat models)........................... 441
Rear sunshade............................... 443
Rear door sunshades.................. 446
Trunk storage extension ........... 449
Coat hooks ...................................... 451
Floor mat.......................................... 452
Trunk features................................ 453
Garage door opener.................. 456
Compass........................................... 461
Lexus Link System ....................... 465
4-1. Maintenance and care........... 478
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior .......................... 478
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior........................... 480
4-2. Maintenance............................. 483
Maintenance requirements.... 483
General maintenance............... 485
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 488
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance........................... 489
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................. 489
Hood ................................................. 492
Positioning the jack ..................... 493
Engine compartment.................. 495
Tires ...................................................... 511
Tire inflation pressure.................. 519
Wheels ............................................. 523
Air conditioning filter.................. 525
Electronic key battery............... 528
Checking and replacing
fuses............................................... 530
Headlight aim ................................ 547
Light bulbs....................................... 549
5-1. Essential information .............. 560
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ............................................ 560
If you think something is
wrong............................................. 566
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 567
Event data recorder................... 568
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency .............................. 570
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................................... 570
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Maintenance and care
5
When trouble arises
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If a warning message is
displayed....................................... 577
If you have a flat tire.................... 580
If the engine will not start ......... 588
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P............................. 590
If the parking brake cannot
be released ................................... 591
If you lose your keys................... 593
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ....................... 594
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................... 597
If your vehicle overheats .......... 600
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................... 603
6-1. Specifications ............................ 606
Maintenance data....................... 606
Fuel information............................. 616
Tire information.............................. 619
6-2. Customization........................... 627
Customizable features............... 627
6-3. Initialization................................ 632
Items to initialize ........................... 632
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................... 634
Alphabetical index .............................. 636
What to do if... ...................................... 645
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Vehicle specifications
7
For US owners
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Headlights (high beam)
P. 138
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Exterior
Turn signal lights
P. 122
Fog lights
P. 141
Side marker lights
P. 138
Headlights (low beam)
P. 138
Hood
P. 492
Moon roof
P. 61
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 57
Parking lights
P. 138
Windshield wipers
P. 142
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Tires
l Rotation
l Replacement
l Inflation pressure
l Information
P. 511
P. 580
P. 613
P. 619
: If equipped
Tail lights
P. 138
Side marker lights
P. 138
Trunk
P. 26
Rear window defogger
P. 236
Doors
P. 22
Turn signal lights
P. 122
Fuel filler door
P. 64
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A
Pictorial index
Front interior
Seat belts
P. 48
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 74
SRS knee airbags
P. 74
SRS driver airbag
P. 74
Floor mats
P. 452
Head restraints
P. 46
Front seats
P. 30
SRS side airbags
P. 74
Console box
P. 416
Door pockets
P. 414
Power outlet
AUX adapter
A/V input adapter
P. 430
P. 257
P. 358
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A
: If equipped
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 56
Moon roof switches
Garage door opener switches
Lexus link system
P. 61
P. 456
P. 465
Interior light
Personal lights
P. 408
P. 408
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors
P. 422
P. 423
SRS curtain shield airbags
P. 74
Overhead console
P. 420
Compass
P. 461
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B
Driving position memory switches
P. 40
Door lock switch
P. 22
Shoulder anchor control switch
P. 48
Window lock switch
P. 59
Power window switches
P. 59
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Front interior
Inside door lock buttons
P. 22
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: If equipped
Automatic transmission shift lever
P. 118
Shift lock override
button
P. 590
Cigarette lighter
Ashtray
P. 428
P. 427
Cup holders
P. 415
Electronically modulated air suspension
switches
P. 168
Rear seat return switch
P. 33, 36
Rear seat heater switch
Rear climate control seat
switch
P. 434
P. 434
Rear sunshade switch
P. 443
Rear door sunshade switch
P. 446
Front climate control seat switches
P. 434
VSC off switch
P. 175
Driving pattern selector switch
P. 119
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Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 138
P. 122
P. 141
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
P. 127
P. 134
Windshield wiper and washer switch
P. 142
Engine switch
P. 115
Fuel filler door opener
P. 64
Trunk opener
P. 26
Parking brake switches
P. 123
Tire pressure warning reset switch
P. 511
Volume adjust knob
P. 9
Emergency flasher
Trunk opener main
switch
P. 27
Glove box
P. 413
Clock
l
Without Navigation system
l With Navigation system
*
1
P. 115
Hood release
lever
P. 492
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Without touch screen
Audio system
P. 238
Air conditioning
system
P. 204
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
P. 236
: If equipped
*
1
: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
A
With touch screen (without navigation system)
With touch screen (with navigation system)
Air conditioning
system
P. 212, 220
Touch screen
P. 196
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
P. 236
Audio system
P. 238
Air conditioning
system
P. 212, 220
Touch screen *
1
Navigation
system
*
1
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
P. 236
Audio system *
1
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Instrument panel
B
Without touch screen
“DISP” switch
P. 134
With touch screen
“RESET” switch
P. 134
Cruise control
switch
P. 146, 149
Distance switch
P. 149
Brake hold switch
P. 125
Audio remote control switches
P. 316
“DISP” switch
P. 134
“RESET” switch
P. 134
Cruise control
switch
P. 146, 149
Distance switch
P. 149
Brake hold switch
P. 125
Audio remote control switches *
2
P. 316
Telephone switch *
2
P. 362
Talk switch *
2
P. 213, 221, 374
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Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 57
Power outlet main switch
P. 430
Instrument panel light control buttons
P. 128
Headlight cleaner switch
P. 145
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
P. 55
Heated steering wheel switch
P. 432
Intuitive parking assist switch
P. 159
“AFS OFF” switch
P. 139
: If equipped
*
2
: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Pictorial index
Rear interior
(5-seat models)
A
Cool box
P. 417
Trunk storage extension
P. 449
Cigarette lighter
P. 428
Seat belts
P. 48
Head restraints
P. 46
Auxiliary box
P. 420
Power window
switches
P. 59
Seat position memory
switches
P. 44
SRS side airbags
P. 74
Cup holders
P. 415
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: If equipped
A
Coat hooks
P. 451
Vanity mirrors
P. 423
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 74
Interior light
P. 408
Personal lights
P. 408
Rear seat entertainment
system
P. 318
Rear audio
switches
P. 312
Rear air conditioning
switches
P. 228
Power seat
switches
P. 33
Seat heater
switches
P. 434
Climate control seat
switches
P. 434
Rear door sunshade
switches
P. 446
Rear sunshade switch
P. 443
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Pictorial index
Rear interior
(4-seat models)
Auxiliary box
P. 420
Seat belts
P. 48
Head restraints
P. 46
DVD player
Headphone jacks
P. 328
P. 321
Cup holders
P. 415
Power window
switches
P. 59
Seat position memory
switches
P. 44
SRS seat cushion airbag
P. 74
Power outlet (115 VAC)
P. 430
SRS side airbags
P. 74
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