2017 LEXUS LS600H Owners Manual

2654-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Parking brake indicator light
●Depending on the power switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will come
on and stay on as described below:
ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
●When the power switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake
indicator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 5 km/h (3
mph) or more with the parking brake engaged.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning message will turn on or flash. ( P. 555, 563)
Depending on the condition, the parking brake indicator light may flash.
■Usage in winter time
 P. 384
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P and
make sure that the vehicle does not move.
■When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.
■When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Use the parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake.
( P. 599)
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over-
heating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.

2664-2. Driving procedures
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator
(green) comes on. While the system is
holding the brake, the brake hold
operated indicator (yellow) comes on.
■Brake hold system operating conditions
The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions:
●The trunk or hood is not closed.
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is enabled,
the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will go off. In addi-
tion, if any of the conditions are detected while the system is holding the brake, a
warning buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play. The parking brake will then be set automatically.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the system
has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automatically. In this
case, a warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information
display.
●To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress the
brake pedal and press the switch again.
●The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep
incline. In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply the brakes. The
multi-information display will inform the driver of this situation.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in
D, S or N with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to
stop the vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator
pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.

2674-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■When the parking brake is set automatically while the system is holding the brakes
The parking brake will not be released automatically. Release the parking brake by
operating the parking brake switch, making sure that the parking brake indicator
light goes off. ( P. 263)
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning messages will turn on or flash. ( P. 557, 563)
CAUTION
■When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a steep incline exercise caution. The brake
hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation.
■When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires has been
exceeded. Do not use the system when stopped on a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the vehicle for a long
period of time. Turning the power switch off while the system is holding the brake
may release the brake, which would cause the vehicle to move. When operating
the power switch, depress the brake pedal, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.

2684-2. Driving procedures
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
To sound the horn, press on or close
to the mark.
Horn

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Driving
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
The daytime running lights
turn on. ( P. 271)
The front position, tail,
license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights
listed above turn on.
The headlights, daytime
running lights ( P. 271) and
all the lights listed above
turn on and off automati-
cally.
(When the power switch is
in ON mode.)
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
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2704-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on
the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high beams
once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
This system allows the headlights, tail, license plate and front position
lights to be turned on for 30 seconds when the power switch is off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it with the light switch in
or after turning the power
switch off.
The lights are turned off in the following situations.
●The power switch is turned to ON mode.
●The light switch is turned on.
●The light switch is pulled toward you and then released.
Turning on the high beam headlights
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Follow me home system

2714-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at inter-
sections and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of the light
axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the
tire’s angle as controlled by steering input.
AFS operates at speeds of 10 km/h (6 mph) or higher.
■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to othe r drivers during daytime driving, the day-
time running lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid system is started and
the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in the position. (Illu-
minate brighter than the front position lights.)
Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
●When the light switch is in or : The headlights turn off automatically if the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
●When the light switch is in : The headlights and all lights turn off automatically if
the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the po wer switch to ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to or .
■Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the power switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY
mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.

2724-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of pas-
sengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not
interfere with other road users.
■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 power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
●The light switch is in or .
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
●When the power switch is turned to 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. 634)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.