2016 LEXUS LS460L key battery

5766-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Remove the battery cover bolts
and remove the battery cover.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
Type B
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
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5776-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
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*:Taiwan only
■Use a CR1632 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, local electrical appliance shops
or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can
replace the battery for you.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system and wireless remote control will not function prop-
erly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
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CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep
away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
■Lithium battery precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS

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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

6277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
( P. 259)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 104)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 636)
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 627)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed ( P. 259), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
The starter motor does not turn over

6317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Use the mechanical key built in to the electronic keys to operate the
doors. ( P. 145)
On some models: An alarm will sound if the alarm is set when the trunk or doors
are unlocked. ( P. 112)
■Doors
Remove the cover on the
driver’s door handle.
If the electronic key does not operate properly
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P. 163) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system and wireless remote
control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened and the engine can be started by following the procedure
below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key
linked functions
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6347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the engine
switch.
If any of the doors is opened or closed
after the key was touched to the
switch to start the vehicle, an alarm
will sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the key.
Press the engine switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding,
keeping the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engi ne switch as you normally do when stop-
ping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P. 575)
■Alarm (on some models)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the
alarm may be triggered.
■Changing engine switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the
engine switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 260)
Starting the engine
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6367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a
12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps
below.
Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the sit-
uation, the alarm may activate and
doors locked. (P. 114)
Open the hood. Remove the engine compartment covers and battery
cover. ( P. 536, 541, 543)
If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus deal er or a qualified repair shop.
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6397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is
not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical
appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the
engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the battery
In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart entry &
start system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
■If the battery is discharged
The information stored in the computer will be deleted.
If the battery is discharged, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.