2016 LEXUS LS460L engine

5746-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Checking interval
Front air conditioning filter
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter when a message is appeared on the
multi-information display. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early
replacement may be required.
Rear air conditioning filter (if equipped)
Replace every 15000 km (9000 miles).
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
■After changing the front air conditioning filter
The front air conditioning filter maintenance data should be reset. Perform the fol-
lowing procedures:
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Press and hold (on the air conditioning panel) for 4 seconds or more.
A buzzer will sound to indicate that the maintenance data has been successfully
reset.
■Rear air conditioning filter (if equipped)
If it is necessary to clean or replace the filter, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Climate control seat filter (if equipped)
Filters are installed in the seats. When it is necessary to clean or replace the filters,
contact your Lexus dealer.
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NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.

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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A fuse box (left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( P. 541) and push
the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type A fuse box (right-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( P. 541) and push
the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
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5806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( P. 541) and push
the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
Passenger’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.

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
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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.
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7When trouble arises
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 594
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.................................595
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed..................................... 596
If you think something is
wrong...........................................603
Fuel pump shut off system ......604
If a warning light turns on
or a warning
buzzer sounds ..........................605
If a warning message is
displayed ......................................614
If you have a flat tire ................... 618
If the engine will not start ........ 627
If the parking brake
cannot be released................. 629
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .............. 631
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................. 636
If your vehicle overheats ...........641
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................. 645

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LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
7-1. Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signals will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not operating,
the battery may discharge.
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehi-
cle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

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When trouble arises
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal wi th both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
To stop the engine, press and
hold the engine switch for 2 con-
secutive seconds or more, or
press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehi-
cle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
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Press and hold for 2 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or more
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CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the steering wheel heavier
to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
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