2015 LEXUS LS600H Owners Manual

5598-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of hybrid transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated

5608-1. Specifications
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Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components in
the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of
the tire extending to cord material
Tire related termMeaning

5618-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim
system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges
pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit
on the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses
the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless
tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material in the
carcass
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always
face outward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightw eight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a
given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire
may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Tire related termMeaning

5628-1. Specifications
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Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elevations due to
labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or
less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other mate rials, that, when mounted
on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or flui d that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard
Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test
as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test
Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a
Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces,
and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on
at least one sidewall
Tire related termMeaning

5638-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various
designated seating capacities
Te s t r i mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tr e a d r i bA tread section running circumferentially around a
tire
Tr e a d s e p a r a t i o nPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of
wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat

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8-2. Customization
■Changing by using the Remote TouchPress the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Select on the “Menu” screen and select “Vehicle”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
■Changing by using the “DISP” button
 P. 1 0 9
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to your preferences. Th ese preferences can be changed by
using the “DISP” button, by using the Remote Touch, or at your Lexus
dealer.
Customizing vehicle features
1
2

5658-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch
Settings that can be changed using the “DISP” button
Settings that can be changed by your Lexus dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
Customizable features
1
2
3
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustom-
ized setting
Multi-infor-
mation
display
(  P. 1 0 5 )
LanguageAmerican
EnglishFrench—OOSpanish
Units*2miles
(MPG)km (km/L)
—OOkm
(L/100km)
ECO lamp
ON
(Self-light- ing)OFF
—OOON
(Always)
Drive monitorCruising rangeFuel
consump- tion
—OO
Tachometer settings
Ta c h o m e t e r
(Self-
changing)
Hybrid Sys- tem Indica- tor
(Always)
—OO
Tachometer
(Always)
Lamp brightnessStandardBright—OO
SPORT lampONOFF—OO
EV IndicatorONOFF—OO
Background screenONOFF—OO
Default settingsOFFON—OO
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5668-2. Customization
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Door lock
( P. 1 4 5 ,
524)
Unlocking using a
mechanical key
Driver’s door
unlocked in
one step, all doors
unlocked in
two steps
All doors
unlocked in one step
O—O
Automatic door lock
Shifting the shift lever
to position other than P
Off
O—O
Ve h i c l e
speed is
approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher
Automatic door unlock
Shifting the shift lever to POff
O—ODriver’s door is
opened
Smart
access
system with
push-button
start
(  P. 1 2 5 )
and
wireless
remote
control
(  P. 141)
Operation buzzer volume7
Off
O—O
1 to 6
Operational signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOffO—O
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e a u t o -
matic lock function is acti-
vated if door is not opened
after being unlocked
60
seconds
Off
O—O
30
seconds
120
seconds
Open door warning
buzzerOnOff——O
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustom-
ized setting123