Lexus LS460 Owner's manual

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

2

When driving

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3

4

5

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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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Interior features

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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

4

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

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For US owners

Index

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2

3

4

5

6

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Headlights (high beam)

P. 138

Pictorial index

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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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

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

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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Pictorial index

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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B

: 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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