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3-5. Opening, closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows...........................236
Moon roof .....................................240
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .....................246
Cargo and luggage ................... 257
Trailer towing .............................. 258
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ...........259
Automatic transmission
(vehicles without
paddle shift switches) ............264
Automatic transmission
(vehicles with paddle
shift switches)............................269
Turn signal lever .........................278
Parking brake .............................. 279
Brake Hold....................................282
Horn.................................................284
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 285
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System)......................................... 291
Fog light switch .......................... 298
Windshield wipers and
washer......................................... 300
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 304
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 305
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................ 309
Dynamic radar cruise
control........................................... 313
Dynamic radar
cruise control
with full-speed range .............328
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) ..........344
Driving mode select
switch ...........................................354
Electronically modulated
air suspension............................ 358
Driving assist systems.............. 360
PCS (Pre-Crash
Safety system).......................... 368
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor)............... 381
•The Blind Spot Monitor
function.....................................387
• The RCTA function ........... 390
Lexus night view .........................393
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .....................399
Eco-friendly driving tips ..........403
4Driving
691-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indi-
cator
This indicator light turns on when the
airbag system is on (only when the
engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode).
Airbag manual on-off switch
Airbag manual on-off system
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag, front passenger
knee airbag.
Only deactivate the airbags when us ing a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat.
: If equipped
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701-1. For safe use
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and rotate to the “OFF”
position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode).
■“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occur, it is possible that there is a malfunction in the
system. Have the vehicle inspected by Lexus dealer.
●Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on.
●The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to “ON” or “OFF”.
Deactivating the front seat passenger airbag and front passenger
knee airbag
CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, always install a child restraint system in a rear seat. In the event
that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as long as the airbag
manual on-off system is set to off.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impact of the airbag deploy-
ment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
■When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger seat
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to on.
If it is left off, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which may
result in serious injury or even death.
1131-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
Vehicles without airbag manual on-off system
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
●Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
Vehicles with airbag manual on-off system
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk using the entry function or wireless
remote control.
●Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the fol-
lowing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Deactivating or stopping the alarm
1181-2. Theft deterrent system
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Auxiliary battery
●The anti-theft device has a built-in auxiliary battery, which is used when the vehicle’s
battery is discharged or has been removed. Make sure that you replace the auxil-
iary battery in good time so that the anti-theft device can function properly in emer-
gency situations.
●The replacement interval of the auxiliary battery will differ according to the envi-
ronment in which it is used. The auxiliary battery has a minimum lifetime of 12
months in normal use conditions. Comply with the replacement interval outlined by
your service provider.
■Certifications for the anti-theft device
Anti-theft device
: If equipped
An agreement (activation) with a service provider is necessary for
usage of the anti-theft device.
After making an agreement (activation), various services will be pro-
vided by the service provider, incl uding receiving position data from
your vehicle and preventing engine ignition.
The type of services provided ma y differ by service provider. For
details, please contact a service provider.
1222. Instrument cluster
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
*1: These lights come on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will go off after the
engine is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the
lights do not come on, or go off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 605)
*1, 2Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 607)
*1Charging system warning
light ( P. 606)
*1, 2Parking brake indicator
( P. 607)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 606)
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 607)
*1SRS warning light
( P. 606)
Open door warning light
( P. 608)
*1ABS warning light
( P. 606)
Low fuel level warning light
( P. 608)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 606)
Seat belt reminder light
( P. 608)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system
warning light ( P. 607)
*1
Master warning light
( P. 608)
*1
Slip indicator (P. 607)
*1
(if equipped)
Tire pressure warning light
( P. 609)
1242. Instrument cluster
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
*1: These lights come on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will go off after the
engine is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the
lights do not come on, or go off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster than
usual to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main
switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*1
(if equipped)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
( P. 64)
*1
(if equipped)
“PASSENGER
AIR BAG” indica-
tor ( P. 69)
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
1272. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
●Meters:
The brightness level of the meters when the surroundings are bright (day mode)
and dark (night mode) can be adjusted individually. However, when in day mode,
adjusting the brightness level will also change the brightness level of night mode.
●Clock, air conditioning temperature display and switch lights:
The brightness level of the clock, air conditioning temperature display and switch
lights are linked with the brightness level of meter night mode.
■Light dimmer control (Changing to night mode)
The brightness level of the meter, clock and air conditioning temperature display
lights will change to night mode only wh en the surroundings are dark and the tail
lights are on.
■Automatic adjustment of the brightness level of the meters
The brightness level of the meters will be adjusted automatically according to the
brightness of the surroundings detected by the light sensor. However, the brightness
level of the meters will not be adjusted automatically in the following conditions.
●Day mode: When the brightness of the meter is adjusted to the brightest manually
●Night mode: When the brightness of the meter is adjusted to the brightest or dark-
est manually
■ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
●When all of the following conditions are satisfied and Eco-friendly driving is being
performed, ECO lamp (blue) will illuminate. (ECO lamp will become brighter the
more Eco-friendly your driving is. Also, while the vehicle is stopped or the acceler-
ation exceeds Zone of Eco driving, ECO lamp turns off. ( P. 132) However, when
Eco drive mode is selected, while the vehicle is stopped or the acceleration
exceeds Zone of Eco driving, ECO lamp does not turn off.):
• Driving with the shift lever in D.
• Vehicles with paddle shift switches: Paddle shift switch is not operated.
• Normal mode, comfort mode (if equipped) or Eco drive mode is selected, and
snow mode is not in use.
• The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or below.
●When sport mode is selected, SPORT lamp (red) will illuminate.