2017 LEXUS LS600H ECO mode

2534-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Starting the hybrid system in EV drive mode
If the hybrid system is started when the gasoline engine is cold, the gasoline engine
will automatically start in order to warm up. Follow the procedure below to start the
hybrid system. This will prevent the gasoline engine from warming up, allowing noise
to be minimized.
■Automatic cancelation of EV drive mode
When driving in EV drive mode, the gasoline engine may automatically restart in the
following situations. When EV drive mode is canceled, a buzzer will sound and the
EV drive mode indicator will flash and go off.
●The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy monitor” display is low.
( P. 131)
●Vehicle speed becomes more than about 40 km/h (25 mph).
●The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
When it is possible to inform the driver of automatic cancelation in advance, a prior
notice screen will appear on the multi-information display.
■Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode
EV drive mode’s possible driving distance ranges from a few hundred meters to
approximately 1 km (0.6 mile). Driving is possible at speeds of less than approxi-
mately 40 km/h (25 mph). However, depending on vehicle conditions, there are sit-
uations when EV drive mode cannot be used. (The distance that is possible depends
on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level and driving conditions.)
■Fuel economy
Your Lexus is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy during normal
driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction motor]). Driving in EV
drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel economy.
Press the power switch while pressing the EV
drive mode switch and firmly depressing the
brake pedal.

2584-2. Driving procedures
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Sport mode/Comfort mode/Eco drive mode
 P. 334
■Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, such as on snow.
Press the switch.
The snow mode indicator light will
come on.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
■When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated in the D position (vehicles with paddle
shift switches)
The shift range is downshifted to a range that enables engine braking force that is
suitable to driving conditions.
■Automatic deactivation of shift range select ion in the D position (vehicles with pad-
dle shift switches)
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the “+” paddle shift switch is operated when the shift range is in range 7
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to other than D
■S mode
●When the shift range is 6 or lower, holdin g the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift
range to 8.
●When the shift lever is moved toward “-”, the shift range is downshifted to a range
that enables engine braking force that is suitable to driving conditions.
Selecting the driving mode

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.

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

2834-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your fingers or
anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes warm.
The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This may lead to an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you
and held continually.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

2944-5. Using the driving support systems
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Press the “ON•OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Radar cruise control indicator will
come on.
Press the button again to deactivate
the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed, and
push the lever down to set the
speed.
“SET” indicator will be displayed.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
lever is released becomes the set
speed.
Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
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2954-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is
displayed.
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily move
the lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in
the desired direction.
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be increased or
decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 km/h (0.6 mph) each time the lever is oper-
ated
Large adjustment: By approximately 5 km/h (3.1 mph) for each 0.75 seconds the
lever is held
In the constant speed control mode ( P. 300), the set speed will be increased or
decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time the lever is oper-
ated
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continually until
the lever is released.
Adjusting the set speed
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3004-5. Using the driving support systems
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will maintain
a set speed without controlling the vehicle-to-vehicle distance. Select this
mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode does not func-
tion correctly due to dirt etc.
Press the “ON•OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Radar cruise control indicator will
come on.
Press the button again to deactivate
the cruise control.
Switch to constant speed control
mode.
(Push the lever forward and hold
for approximately 1 second.)
Cruise control indicator will come on.
When in constant speed control
mode, to return to vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode, push the lever
forward again and hold for approxi-
mately 1 second.
After the desired speed has been set,
it is not possible to return to vehicle-
to-vehicle distance control mode.
If the power switch is turned off and
then turned to ON mode again, the
vehicle will automatically return to
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode.
Adjusting the speed setting: P. 295
Canceling and resuming the speed
setting: P. 297
Selecting conventional constant speed control mode
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