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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................. 510
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ................... 514
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.............................. 517
Scheduled maintenance ........ 520
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................533
Hood ...............................................536
Positioning a floor jack............. 537
Engine compartment................539
Tires .................................................556
Tire inflation pressure.............. 568
Wheels............................................570
Air conditioning filter................ 572
Electronic key battery ..............575
Checking and
replacing fuses ......................... 579
Light bulbs .................................... 584
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
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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4355-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Automatic mode for air intake control (type B)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidification function is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic
mode on will activate the dehumidification function.
■Pollen removal mode
●In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air is cold, the
following may occur:
• Outside air mode does not switch to (recirculated air) mode.
• The dehumidification function operates.
• The operation cancels after approximately 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press or .
●In extremely humid weather, the windows may fog up.
●The pollens are filtered out even if the pollen removal mode is turned off.
■Air purifier (with rear air conditioning system)
The air purifier will turn on when turning the rear air conditioning system on.
■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0 C (32F)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when “A/C” is selected.
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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.
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Interior features
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Operating condition
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Climate control seat/seat heater operation
Depending on the outside temperature and the temperature of the seat surface,
there are cases when heating operation is stronger than usual.
■Operating the rear climate control seats from the front seats
P. 429
■Disabling the switches on the rear controller
P. 431
■Replacing the air filters
Filters are installed in the climate control se ats. For replacement of the filters, contact
your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Automatic operation settings can be customized. (Customizable features P. 667)
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6Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................. 510
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior................... 514
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ..............................517
Scheduled maintenance .........520
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................533
Hood ............................................... 536
Positioning a floor jack ............ 537
Engine compartment ............... 539
Tires .................................................556
Tire inflation pressure ..............568
Wheels ........................................... 570
Air conditioning filter ............... 572
Electronic key battery.............. 575
Checking and replacing
fuses.............................................. 579
Light bulbs.....................................584
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Maintenance schedule (except for South Africa)
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
BASIC ENGINE COMPONENTS
1Drive beltsIIII24
2Engine oil RRRRRRRR12
3Engine oil filterRRRRRRRR12
4Cooling and heater system
<>II24
5Engine coolant
<>II-
6Exhaust pipes and mount-
ingsIIII12
IGNITION SYSTEM
7Spark plugsReplace every 100000 km
(60000 miles)-
8BatteryIIIIIIII12
FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
9Fuel filter
<>R96
10Air cleaner filterIRIRI: 24
R: 48
11
Fuel tank cap, fuel lines, con-
nections and fuel vapor con-
trol valve <>
II24
12Charcoal canister
(except Korea)II24
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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