2015 LEXUS LS600H park assist

1994-1. Before driving
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Driving
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on a uphill
Hill-start assist control will operate. (P. 2 8 9 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially
slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating properly.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Starting off on a steep uphill
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2664-5. Using the driving support systems
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)Adjusting the speed setting:
P. 2 5 9
Canceling and resuming the speed
setting: P. 2 6 2
■Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.
However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle speed may
decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the following
situations:
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) when there are
no vehicle ahead.
●The preceding vehicle leaves the lane when your vehicle is following at a speed
below 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is turn ed off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
●The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way.
●The windshield wipers are operating at hi gh speed (when the wiper switch is set to
the “AUTO” mode or the high speed wiper operation position).
●When snow mode is set.
●The parking brake is operated.
●The vehicle is stopped by system control on a steep incline.
●Pre-collision brake assist is activated.
●The following are detected when the vehi cle has been stopped by system control:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The trunk or hood is opened.
• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3 minutes.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driv ing is automatically canceled for any other
reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.

2794-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■After the vehicle has been parked in the sun
The LKA system functions may not be available and a warning message (P. 5 0 3 )
will be displayed for a while after driving ha s started. In such cases, turn the LKA sys-
tem off and turn it on again after normal temperature returns. When the temperature
in the cabin decreases and the temperature around the camera sensor ( P. 2 7 3 )
becomes suitable for its operation, the functions will begin to operate.
■If there are lane markers on only one side of the vehicle
The lane keeping assist function will not operate. Also, the lane departure warning
will not operate for the side on which lane markers could not be recognized.
■Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly
In the following conditions, the LKA system functions may not operate, or it may not
be possible to ensure adequate performance. Also, the camera sensor may be
unable to recognize lane lines causing the lane departure warning function to oper-
ate incorrectly, or the lane keeping assist function may not operate properly. How-
ever, this does not indicate a malfunction.
●When driving through an area with no lane markers, such as a tollbooth, a crossing
or before a ticket checkpoint
●When driving on a sharp curve
●When lanes are extremely narrow or extremely wide
●When the vehicle leans to one side an unusual amount due to a heavy load or
improper tire inflation pressure
●When the following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is
extremely short
●When the lane markers are yellow (These may be more difficult for the system to
recognize compared to white markers.)
●When the lane markers are broken, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement marker” or
stones
●When lane markers are obscured or pa rtially obscured by sand, dirt, etc.
●When there are shadows on the road running parallel with lane markers, or if a
shadow covers the lane markers
●When driving on a particularly bright road surface, such as concrete
●When driving on a road surface that is bright due to reflected light
●When driving in a location where the light level changes rapidly, such as the
entrance to or exit from a tunnel
●When sunlight or the headlights of oncoming vehicles are shining directly into the
camera lens
●When driving on roads that are branching or merging

3204-5. Using the driving support systems
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■When displaying on the “Side Display”
When another screen is displayed on
the “Main Display” while the Lexus
night view is being shown on the
“Main Display”, the Lexus night view
screen will be displayed on the “Side
Display”.
Lexus night view screen
“Main Display” switching but-
ton
Switches the Lexus night view from
the “Side Display” to the “Main Dis-
play”.
■Imaging range
The image is shown ranging from the ti p of the low beam to the high beam.
■If the vehicle speed is less than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) when the Lexus
night view is operating
An image will be displayed on the Lexus night view screen, but both the range and
the distance of the projection will be limi ted as near-infrared rays are not being radi-
ated outward.
■When the Lexus night view switch is pressed while the Lexus night view cannot be
operated
Advice information will be displayed on the Lexus night view screen. Follow the dis-
played advice.
■If the Lexus night view switch is pressed at a time when the Lexus night view opera-
tion is not possible
Follow the advice displayed on the Remote Touch screen.
■When the shift lever is shifted to R wh ile the Lexus night view is operating
The Lexus night view screen switches as follows.
“Main Display”: Switches to the Le xus parking assist monitor screen.
“Side Display”: The display blacks out and no image is displayed.
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3345-1. Remote Touch screen
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■“Side Display”
The following functions can be displayed and operated on the “Side
Display”.
Basic screens
Audio system
Air conditioning system
( P. 3 3 8 )
Vehicle information ( P. 118)
Detailed information that is not shown on the “Side Display” can be set
to display on th e “Main Display”.
Select , or .
Interruption screens
Each of the following screens is di splayed automatically in accordance
with conditions. • Intuitive parking assist
•Phone
• Destination Assist
• Driving mode ( P. 283)
• Lexus night view (if equipped) ( P. 320)
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4246-1. Maintenance and care
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle inte-
rior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkalineor acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior
part’s painted surf ace may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park
the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as
they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio syst em may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windsh ield (vehicles with LKA [Lane-Keeping
Assist])
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor ( P. 273).
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LKA may not operate properly or
may cause a malfunction.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to
the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with
lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes
running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

4816-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■LED Lights
The following lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take
your vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the light replaced.
●Headlight low beams
●Headlight low/high beams
●Headlight high beams (vehicles without LKA [Lane-Keeping Assist])
●Parking lights and daytime running lights
●Front side marker lights
●Front turn signal lights
●Front fog lights
●Side turn signal lights
●Outer foot lights
●Tail lights
●Stop lights
●Back-up lights
●Rear side marker lights
●Rear turn signal lights
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the insi de of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
Light bulbs
If any lights burn out, have it replaced by your Lexus dealer.

4957-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Pre-collision system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system
is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating. ( P. 2 9 6 )
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision braking is dis-
abled. ( P. 2 9 2 , 2 9 8 )
• The light will turn on when the system cannot temporarily be used.
Slip indicatorIndicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
•The TRAC system;
•The ABS; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC, the TRAC, the ABS or the
hill-start assist control system is operating. ( P. 2 9 1 )
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
(Flashes)(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
Brake system warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronically controlled brake system;
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electric parking brake
Warning lightWarning light/Details