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5136-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
minum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint
surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with
low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may
be damaged.
■When using a high pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not spray the camera or its surrounding area
directly with a high pressure washer. Shock applied from high pressure water may
cause the device to not operate normally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boot s (rubber or resin manufactured cover),
connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into
contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
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5226-2. Maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
CHASSIS AND BODY
13Brake pedal <>IIIIIIII6
14Brake linings and drumsIIII12
15Brake pads and discsIIIIIIII6
16Brake fluidIIIRIIIRI: 6
R: 24
17Brake pipes and hosesIIII12
18Steering wheel, linkage and
steering gear boxIIII12
19Drive shaft bootsIIII24
20Suspension ball joint and
dust coverIIII12
21Automatic transmission fluidII24
22Transfer oil (AWD models)IRIRI: 12
R: 48
23Front differential oil (AWD
models)IRIRI: 12
R: 48
24Rear differential oilIRIRI: 12
R: 48
25Front and rear suspension
<>IIII12
26Tires and inflation pressureIIIIIIII6
27Lights, horns, wipers and
washersIIIIIIII6
28Air conditioning filter
When a message on the multi-information
display indicates that maintenance is
required, replace the filter.
Refrigerant amount for air condi-
tionerIIII12
Maintenance operations:I =Inspect
R =Replace, change or lubricate
SERVICE
INTERVAL:ODOMETER READING
MONTHS(Odometer
reading or
months,
whichever
comes first.)
x1000 km1020304050607080
x1000 miles612182430364248
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5296-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
NOTE:
1. First replace at 160000 km (100000 miles), then replace every 80000 km
(48000 miles).
2. It is possible to replace every 100000 km (60000 miles).
3. Including the filter in fuel tank.
4. Parking brake inspection is not necessary.
CHASSIS AND BODY
17Brake pipes and hosesIIIIII12
18Steering wheel, linkage and steering
gear boxIIIIII12
19Drive shaft bootsIIIIII24
20Suspension ball joint and dust coverIIIIII12
21Automatic transmission fluidII36
22Rear differential oilIRIRIRI: 12
R: 48
23Front and rear suspensionIIIIII12
24Tires and inflation pressureIIIIII12
25Lights, horns, wipers and washersIIIIII12
26Air conditioning filter
When a message on the multi-
information display indicates that
maintenance is required, replace
the filter.
Refrigerant amount for air conditionerIIIIII12
Maintenance operations:I =Inspect
R =Replace, change or lubricate
SERVICE INTERVAL:ODOMETER READING
(Odometer reading or
months, whichever
comes first.)
x1000 km153045607590
MONTHSx1000
miles91827364554
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5836-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( P. 584)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protect ing the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
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5856-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Vehicles with discharge headlights
Headlight high beams or high beam/near-infrared ray transmitters
Rear fog lights (if equipped)
Vehicles with LED headlights
Rear fog lights (if equipped)
Bulb locations
1
2
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5866-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Headlight high beams or high beam/near-infrared ray transmitters
(vehicles with discharge headlights)
Remove the engine compartment covers. ( P. 541)
Before replacing the bulbs:
Left side
Remove the securing bolt, and
remove the washer fluid filler
opening.
Right side
Remove the securing bolts and
nut, and move the fuse block.
Replacing light bulbs
1
2
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5886-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
Install the cover and turn it
clockwise.
Install by performing the reverse of .
Install the engine compartment covers.
6
7
8
92
10
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5896-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Rear fog lights (if equipped)
Open the trunk lid and remove
the cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
3
4