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LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)3-5. Opening, closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................ 189
Moon roof .......................................192
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ..................... 198
Cargo and luggage................... 209
Vehicle load limits ........................213
Trailer towing .................................214
Dinghy towing ...............................215
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ..............216
EV drive mode .............................. 221
Hybrid transmission .................. 223
Turn signal lever ...........................227
Parking brake .............................. 228
Brake Hold .....................................231
Horn ................................................ 233
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 234
Automatic High Beam............. 238
Fog light switch ........................... 243
Windshield wipers and washer ..........................................244
Headlight cleaner switch........ 248 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................................249
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control ............................. 253
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range .............................................257
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ...........273
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 283
Electronically modulated air suspension............................287
Driving assist systems .............. 289
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......... 296
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .............308
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ......................................312
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ..........................315
Lexus night view .......................... 318
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................................. 323
Winter driving tips ..................... 325
4Driving
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Driving4
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ......................198
Cargo and luggage .................. 209
Vehicle load limits ....................... 213
Trailer towing ................................. 214
Dinghy towing............................... 215
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch.............. 216
EV drive mode ............................. 221
Hybrid transmission ..................223
Turn signal lever .......................... 227
Parking brake ...............................228
Brake Hold ..................................... 231
Horn.................................................233
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .........................234
Automatic High Beam ............ 238
Fog light switch............................ 243
Windshield wipers and washer.......................................... 244
Headlight cleaner switch ........248 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap....................................... 249
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control ............................. 253
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................................ 257
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ...........273
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 283
Electronically modulated air suspension ........................... 287
Driving assist systems............... 289
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 296
BSM (Blind Spot Moni tor)............. 308
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ..................................... 312
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.......................... 315
Lexus night view .......................... 318
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................................. 323
Winter driving tips ..................... 325
2094-1. Before driving
4
Driving
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The combine d weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the av ailable amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehi cle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capac ity is 650 lbs. (1400 750 (5150) = 650
lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans-
ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and luggag e load capacity of your vehicle.
( P. 213)
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution
2134-1. Before driving
4
Driving
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 5 3 8 )
Total load capacity me ans the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity:
5-seat models
5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
4-seat models
4 occupants (Front 2, Rear 2)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. ( P. 4 6 4 )
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity.
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tire s, but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.
2144-1. Before driving
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a
tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is
not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted car-
riers.
2414-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
●In the situations below, the system may not be able to correctly detect the sur-
rounding brightness levels, and may flash or expose oncoming or preceding vehi-
cles to the high beam or may continue using the low beam. Therefore, in these
situations you should consider turning th e high beams on or off manually rather
than relying on the Automatic High Beam system.
• In bad weather (rain, snow , fog, sandstorms etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The inside rear view mirror or camera sensor is deformed or dirty.
• The camera sensor temperature is extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights or fog lights.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are changing color, or have are not aimed properly.
• When driving through an area of interm ittently changing brightness and dark-
ness.
• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved roads, gravel tracks
etc.).
• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding road.
• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror.
• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a truck.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.
• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.
■Temporary lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.
To lower the sensitivity, push and hold the “AUTO” button on the inside rear view mir-
ror for 15 to 20 seconds, and release. The indicator light on the inside rear view mir-
ror will flash to indicate that the sensitivity has been lowered.
When the power switch is turned off, the sensitivity will be returned to its normal
level.
CAUTION
■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turn the high beam on or off manually if necessary.
2714-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
CAUTION
■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting a vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles are in
front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the
approach warning ( P. 264) will not be activated, and a fatal or serious accident
may result.
●Vehicles traveling at low speeds
●Vehicles that are stationary
●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
●Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly
Details about other people/objects the system will not detect:
P. 2 6 9
■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-veh icle distance control may not function
correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sensor may
not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and a fatal or serious accident may
result:
●When water or snow splashed by the su rrounding vehicles hinders the function-
ing of the sensor
●When your vehicle is tilted upwards (due to a heavy load in the trunk etc.)
●When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
●When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
●When the vehicle ahead decelerates suddenly as the system is not able to
respond to sudden braking.
Details about limitations:
P. 2 6 9
Details about unsuitable conditions:
P. 2 7 0
613Alphabetical index
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Tachometer ............................................... 99
Tail lights................................................... 234Light switch ........................................... 234
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 481
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 126
Theft deterrent system Alarm...........................................................90
Immobilizer system ............................. 88
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 464 Maintenance data ............................. 546
Tire inflation pressure display function .................................................108
Warning light ....................................... 497
Tire information ..................................... 553 Glossary ................................................ 559
Size ........................................................... 555
Tire identification number............. 554
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...............................................557
Tire pressure warning system ......... 455 Function ................................................. 455
Initializing............................................... 455
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ............... 455
Registering ID codes .......................457
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 456
Warning light ....................................... 497 Tires ........................................................... 454
Chains ......................................................327
Checking ............................................... 454
If you have a flat tire ...............506, 515
Inflation pressure................................ 546
Information............................................553
Replacing .............................................. 506
Rotating tires ........................................ 454
Run-flat tires .......................................... 515
Size ........................................................... 546
Snow tires .............................................. 328
Spare tire............................................... 506
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................. 108
Tire pressure warning system .....455
Warning light ....................................... 497
Tools ................................................ 507, 516
Top tether strap ........................................ 72
Total load capacity................................. 213
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 215
Emergency towing ...........................486
Towing eyelet ......................................489
Trailer towing......................................... 214
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 289
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ........ 81
Traction motor (electric motor)......... 76
Trailer towing ........................................... 214
Transmission ...........................................223 Driving mode select switch .......... 283
Hybrid transmission ......................... 223
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................519
S mode.................................................... 224
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