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2624-2. Driving procedures
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■When the engine switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 575
■If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized setting
P. 631
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accel-
erator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If engine 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 engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and
hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more
in succession. ( P. 595)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emergency.
Turning the engine off while driving will no t cause loss of steering or braking con-
trol, however, power assist to the steering w ill be lost. This will make it more difficult
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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2634-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long
periods of time without the engine running.
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual, such as
the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately.
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2904-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Battery-saving function
In the following conditions, the remaining lights will go off automatically after 20
minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged:
●The headlights and/or tail lights are on.
●The engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
●Vehicles with a follow me home system: The light switch is in , or .
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
●When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
●When the light switch is operated.
●When the door or trunk is opened or closed.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 667)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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3644-5. Using the driving support systems
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■When the message is displayed on the multi-information display showing that TRC
has been disabled even if the VSC OFF switch has not been pressed
TRC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Hill-start assist control is operational when
●The system has detected that the vehicle is moving backward.
●Vehicles without paddle shift switches: The shift lever is in the D or S position.
Vehicles with paddle shift switches: The shift lever is in the D or M position.
●The brake pedal is not depressed.
■VGRS is disabled when
VGRS may stop operating in the following situations.
In this event, the steering wheel may move from its straight forward position, but it
will return when the system restarts.
●When the steering wheel is operated for an extended period of time while the vehi-
cle is stopped or is moving very slowly
●When the steering wheel has been held fully to the left or right
●When the battery is low or the voltage temporarily drops
The center position of the steering wheel may change when VGRS is disabled. How-
ever, the position will return to normal after VGRS is reactivated.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRC, VSC, hill-start assist
control and VGRS systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to
move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these
systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operating.
None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
●The steering wheel may be moved slightly or a sound may be heard when the
engine is started or stopped. None of these indicate that a malfunction has
occurred.
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
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3964-5. Using the driving support systems
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
CAUTION
■Before using the Lexus night view
Never depend on this system only.
Lexus night view is intended as a supplemental aid to help you see pedestrians and
road conditions ahead of the vehicle. As there are limits to the system, do not rely
solely on the system while in use, and drive safely while observing the following
precautions.
■When using the Lexus night view
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Never drive while looking at the Lexus night view screen only.
●Do not look continuously at the Lexus ni ght view screen while driving. Pedestri-
ans, objects etc. ahead of the vehicle may be overlooked by the system. The sys-
tem should always be used as a supplemental aid only.
●Lexus night view is designed to help you see objects better when driving in dark-
ness on a road with few curves. Do not use the Lexus night view in well-lit areas or
on roads with many curves or slopes. There may be areas that cannot be dis-
played by the system due to the road conditions (curve size, gradient, etc.)
●Lexus night view may be unable to project some features at an appropriate level
of brightness. Some or all parts of certain features may be dark or difficult to see.
Do not rely solely on the Lexus night view, and drive carefully while checking the
surroundings for safety, as you would with a normal vehicle. Also, the following
features and conditions may not be displayed clearly.
Features that are difficult to display:
• Clothing of a pedestrian made of a certain kind of material (ex. leather jackets)
• The characters on signs and billboards
• The information on road signs
Conditions in which display is difficult:
• Unfavorable weather conditions such as rain, fog, snowfall, snow storms etc.
• There are large puddles of water on the road surface following rainfall
• The area of the windshield in front of the camera is fogged up, dirty or icy
• The areas around the headlights are covered with ice, snow, mud etc.
• The battery voltage is remarkably low
• There are bright lights ahead of the vehicle
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Driving
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
4-6. Driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
•Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match the
size of the tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
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4375-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Air conditioning filter
P. 572
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features P. 667)
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use
or during cool air operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
■nanoe
Do not disassemble or repair the generator because it contains high voltage parts.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the generator needs repair.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
■To prevent damage to the nanoe
Do not insert anything into the driver’s side vent, attach anything to it, or use sprays
around the driver’s side vent. These th ings may cause the generator not to work
properly.
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4445-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Button lock function
To prevent inadvertent operation, 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. 431)
■Rear control panel illumination off function
Control panel illumination on the rear 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. 572)
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.
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.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.