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791-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move.
For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift lever to P when
parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating
and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear
seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid tran smission when the hybrid system starts
or stops.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the accelerator pedal is
released or the brake pedal is depressed.
●Vibration may be felt or sounds may be heard when the gasoline engine starts or
stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the package tray.
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901-3. Theft deterrent system
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key.
(The doors will lock again automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the system
is set.
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
●Turn the power switch to ACCESS ORY or ON mode, or start the
hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
Alarm
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm
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911-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the fol-
lowing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors ar e locked automatically to prevent intrud-
ers.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make sure
the key is not inside the vehicle when rech arging or replacing the 12-volt battery.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. (P. 5 2 8 )
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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Operation of
each component
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LS600hL_U(OM50E41U) 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 120
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart access system with push-button start...................... 125
Wireless remote control ............ 141
Doors ................................................145
Trunk ..................................................149
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ...................................... 156
Power rear seat .............................162
Driving position memory .......... 172
Rear seat position memory......................................... 177
Head restraints .............................179
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 182
Inside rear view mirror.............. 183
Outside rear view mirrors .......................................... 185
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................ 189
Moon roof ...................................... 192
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1223-1. Key information
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Electronic keys
●Part of the electronic key uses leather. Refer to P. 422 for details on cleaning the
leather portion.
●When cleaning the metallic portion, wet a cloth and firmly wring out any excess
water from it, then thoroughly wipe off any dirt.
●When not using the electronic key for an extended period of time, store it in a dry
place of normal temperature away from direct sunlight and interior light after
removing any dirt.
■Card key (if equipped)
●The card key is not waterproof.
●The mechanical key that is stored inside the card key should be used only if a prob-
lem arises, such as when the card key does not operate properly.
●If it is difficult to take out the mechanic al key, push down the lock release button
using a pen tip etc. If it is still difficult to pull it out, use a coin etc.
■When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box as circumstances
demand. ( P. 150, 366)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
■If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using the other
mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the
plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
●To store the mechanical key in the card key,
insert it while pressing the lock release but-
ton.
●If the battery cover is not installed and the
battery falls out or if the battery was
removed because the key got wet, reinstall
the battery with the po sitive terminal facing
the Lexus emblem.
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Operation of each component
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key (including the card key) on your person, for example in your
pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Smart access system with push-button start
Function summary
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 127)
Opens the trunk ( P. 127)
Starts the hybrid system ( P. 2 1 6 )1
2
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1263-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashe rs flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Tr u n k :
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.
Windows and moon roof:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and moon roof are operating.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approx imately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license plate lights automatically turn on at night
when the doors are unlocked using the entr y function or wireless remote control if
the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position.
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1273-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock all the
doors.*
Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is locked.
*: The door unlock settings can bechanged. ( P. 1 3 2 )
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Pressing and holding the button closes
the windows and moon roof.
Press the button.
The trunk lid automatically opens fully.
When all the doors are unlocked using
one of the following methods, the
trunk can be opened without the elec-
tronic key:
• Entry function
•Wireless remote control
• Door lock switches
• Automatic door unlocking system
• Mechanical key
Unlocking and locking the doors
Opening the trunk