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4-1. Before driving
P. 216
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 2 2 3 )
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
( P. 2 2 8 )
Gradually release the brake pedal an d gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an exte nded period of time, shift the shift lever to
P. ( P. 2 2 3 )
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake.
( P. 2 2 8 )
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 2 2 3 )
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that y ou have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
Pa r k i n g t h e ve h i c l e
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2054-1. Before driving
4
Driving
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, sp ray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-
cle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical com-
ponents.
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such
as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded
or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place contain-
ers such as air fresheners on the instru ment panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs
or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metal-
lized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to
act as a lens, causing a fire.
●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the hybrid system
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the hybrid system is operating.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the hybrid system is operating or immedi-
ately after turning the hybrid system off.
Doing so may cause burns.
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2184-2. Driving procedures
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■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes with the shift
lever in P, the power switch will automatically turn off.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
P. 7 9
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 1 3 7
■When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving conditions
It may take time until the “READY” indicator comes on.
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 1 3 4
■Notes for the entry function
P. 1 3 5
■If the hybrid system does not start
The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 8 8 )
Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Steering lock
After turning the power switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering
wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the power switch
again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from ov erheating, the motor may be suspended if
the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this
case, refrain from operating the hybrid sy stem. After about 10 seconds, the steering
lock motor will resume functioning. The green indicator light on the power switch
will flash and a message will be shown on the
multi-information display. Press the power
switch again while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
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2194-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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■When the power switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctio ning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
■If the “READY” indicator does not come on
If the “READY” indicator does not come on when you press the power switch with
the shift lever in P and the brake pedal depressed, contact your Lexus dealer imme-
diately.
■If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
P. 5 0 3
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 4 7 2
■If the smart access system with push-but ton start has been deactivated in a cus-
tomized setting
P. 5 2 4
CAUTION
■When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If hybrid system failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the steering
lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
■Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency
If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the power switch for more th an 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times
or more in succession. ( P. 485)
However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emergency.
Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking
control, however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more dif-
ficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
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2364-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Daytime running light system
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the parking lights turn on auto-
matically (at an increased intensity) whenever the hybrid system is started and the
parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers
greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel econ-
omy.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after
a door is opened and closed if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode
or turned off. (The lights turn off immediat ely if on the key is pressed after all the
doors are closed.)
●When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the power
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s door is
opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept op en, the lights automatically turn off after 20
minutes.
■Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the power switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY
mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of pas-
sengers and the loading conditio n of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not
interfere with other road users. The sensor may not func tion properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.
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Interior features5
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)5-1. Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch/12.3-inch display ......................................... 330
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge ..................................335
5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ...............336
Rear air conditioning system ........................................... 351
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .................................. 358
Windshield wiper de-icer..........................................359 5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .........................360• Interior lights ............................361
• Personal lights ....................... 362
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 364• Glove box ............................... 366
• Coin holder ............................ 367
• Door pockets ......................... 367
• Cup holders ...........................368
• Console box........................... 369
• Auxiliary boxes ....................... 371
Trunk features .............................. 373
5-6. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors .......................................... 376
Clock............................................... 378
Ashtrays ......................................... 379
Cigarette lighters ...................... 380
Power outlets ...............................382
Heated steering wheel ............385
Climate control seats ............... 387
Armrest .......................................... 392
Retractable table ........................ 393
Rear sunshade............................. 395
Rear door sunshades................398
Coat hooks .................................... 401
Assist grips.................................... 402
Garage door opener................ 403
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect ....................................... 410
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3575-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Button lock function
To prevent inadvertent operatio n, the buttons on the rear controller for the air condi-
tioning system, rear sunshade, rear door sunshades, and audio system can be
locked.
The rear controller can be locked from the air conditioning operation screen.
( P. 345)
■Rear control panel illumination off function
Control panel illumination on the re ar controller can be turned off.
■Replacing the rear air conditioning filter
Replacing the air conditioning filter when using rear air conditioning or air purifier
reduces air flow or deodorizing performance. ( P. 4 6 9 ) .
Press and hold the “MODE” switch until you
hear a beep to lock the buttons. Pressing the
“MODE” switch again until you hear a beep
will release the lock.
An indicator appears on the display when the
buttons are locked.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.
Press and hold the “PWR” switch until you
hear a beep to turn the illumination off. Press-
ing the “PWR” switch again until you hear a
beep will turn the illumination on.
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5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Shift lever lights
Front personal lights ( P. 362)
Front interior lights ( P. 361)
Instrument panel ornament
lights
Inside door handle lights
Rear personal lights ( P. 362)Rear interior light (
P. 361)
Door courtesy lights
Seat belt buckle lights
Footwell lights
Power switch light
Clock light
Outer foot lights1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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