5166-1. Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle inte-
rior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline
or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior
part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sun light for extended periods of time. Park
the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as
they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with LKA [Lane-Keeping
Assist])
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor ( P. 344).
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LKA may not operate properly or
may cause a malfunction.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to
the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with
lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes
running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
5186-2. Maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
What about do-it-yourself maintenance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy to do yourself if you have a little mechan-
ical ability and a few basic automotive tools. Simple instructions for how to per-
form them are presented in this section.
Note, however, that some maintenance tasks require special tools and skills.
These are best performed by qualified technicians. Even if you are an experi-
enced do-it-yourself mechanic, we recommend that repairs and maintenance be
conducted by your Lexus dealer who will keep a record of maintenance on your
vehicle. This record could be helpful should you ever require Warranty Service.
■Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs that indi-
cate service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
●Appreciable loss of power
●Strange engine noises
●A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air conditioning
system after use is normal.)
●Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked immediately.)
●Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
●Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road
●Strange noises related to suspension movement
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost touches the
floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
●Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal ( P. 125)
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
5616-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■If the tread on snow tires wears down below 4 mm (0.16 in.)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly
(vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly.
• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the wheels or
wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extr emely higher than the specified level.
• If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception.
• If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is put in the
trunk.
• If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility th at generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication device
If tire position information is not correctly displayed due to the radio wave condi-
tions, the display may be corrected by driving and changing the radio wave condi-
tions.
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off could
be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has burst, the
warning may not function.
6327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Locks and unlocks the doors
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and
moon roof*1 (turn and hold)
Unlocks the door*2
Turning the key rearward
unlocks the driver’s door. Turn-
ing the key once again unlocks
the other doors.
Unlocks all doors*3
Opens the windows and
moon roof*1 (turn and hold)
*1: If equipped
*2:For USF40L-AEZGHA,
USF45L-AEZGHA, USF41L-
AEZGHA, USF40L-AEZGHV,
USF41L-AEZGHV and
USF41L-AEZGKV models
*3: Except for USF40L-AEZGHA,
USF45L-AEZGHA, USF41L-
AEZGHA, USF40L-AEZGHV,
USF41L-AEZGHV and
USF41L-AEZGKV models
The model code is indicated on
the manufacturer’s label.
( P. 650)
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2
3
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6357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
CAUTION
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or moon roof
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that there is
no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window
or moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.
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8-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Power
windows
( P. 236)
and moon
roof*1
( P. 240)
One-touch close opera-
tion using the power win-
dow switches on the front
passenger door and each
rear door
OnOff——O
One-touch front passen-
ger window or rear win-
dow close operation using
the power window switch
on the driver’s door
OnOff——O
Mechanical key linked
operationOnOff——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation*2OffOn——O
Linked entry functionOnOff——O
Turn signal
lever
( P. 278)
Times of flashing of the lane
change signal flashers3
5
O—O
7
9
11
Off
Automatic
light control
system
( P. 285)
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2O—O
Time elapsed before head-
lights automatically turn off
after doors are closed*2
30 sec-
onds
0 second
O—O
60 sec-
onds
90 sec-
onds
ItemFunctionDefault
setting
Custom-
ized setting123
685What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat can-
not be operated if the window lock switch is pressed.
( P. 236)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left
in ACCESSORY mode for a period of time. ( P. 261)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
( P. 608)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 279)
Depending on the situation, othe r types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( P. 605, 614)
The windows do not open or close by operating the power win-
dow switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
690Alphabetical index
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Card key.................................................... 144
Care .................................................. 510, 514
Aluminum wheels ................................. 511
Exterior..................................................... 510
Interior .......................................................514
Seat belts................................................. 515
Cargo hooks ........................................... 465
Cargo net................................................. 465
Chains ........................................................ 401
Child restraint system ............................ 72
Baby seats (infant seats),
definition .................................................72
Baby seats (infant seats),
installation................................................ 91
Child seats (convertible seats),
definition .................................................72
Child seats (convertible seats),
installation................................................ 91
Front passenger occupant
classification system......................... 64
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors........................................ 94
Installing CRS with seat belts............91
Installing CRS with top strap .......... 95
Junior seats (booster seats),
definition .................................................72
Junior seats (booster seats),
installation.............................................. 93
Child safety .................................................. 71
Airbag precautions ............................. 54
Battery precautions............... 551, 640
Child restraint system ......................... 72
Climate control seat
precautions ....................................... 482
Heated steering wheel
precautions ........................................ 477
How your child should wear
the seat belt.................................. 47, 48
Installing child restraints .................... 89
Moon roof precautions ...................243
Power window lock switch .......... 236
Power window precautions......... 238
Rear door child-protectors ........... 188
Removed electronic key
battery precautions........................577
Seat belt comfort guide...................... 47
Seat belt precautions.......................... 50
Seat heater precautions ................. 482
Trunk precautions ............................... 194
Child-protectors.................................... 188
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 471
Cleaning.......................................... 510, 514
Aluminum wheels..................................511
Exterior .....................................................510
Interior....................................................... 514
Seat belts .................................................515
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