2017 LEXUS LS600H automatic transmission

881-2. Hybrid system
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Charging the 12-volt battery
 P. 609
■After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move.
For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift lever to P when
parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating
and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear
seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the hybrid system starts
or stops.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the accelerator pedal is
released or the brake pedal is depressed.
●Vibration may be felt or sounds may be heard when the gasoline engine starts or
stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the package tray.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling
The air conditioning system may operate automatically to cool the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
■Maintenance, repair, re cycling, and disposal
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do not
dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 634)

2564-2. Driving procedures
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” paddle shift
switch while the shift lever is in the D position.
Changing the shift range allows restri ction of the highest shift range, pre-
venting unnecessary upshifting and en abling the level of engine braking
force to be selected.
Also, by controlling the transmission so that engine speed is higher when
compared with normal driving, acceleration response is improved.
The shift range can be selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift
switches.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to
D7, will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving,
the “+” paddle shift switch must be
held down for a period of time.
■Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
Selecting shift ranges in the D position (vehicles with paddle shift
switches)
1
2
Meter displayFunction
D2 - D7
A gear in the range between D1 and the selected shift
range is automatically chosen depending on vehicle
speed and driving conditions
D1Setting the shift at D1

2574-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to the S position.
Changing the shift range allows restri ction of the highest shift range, pre-
venting unnecessary upshifting and en abling the level of engine braking
force to be selected.
Also, by controlling the transmission so that engine speed is higher when
compared with normal driving, acceleration response is improved.
The shift range can be selected by the shift lever or operating the “-” and
“+” paddle shift switches (if equipped).
Upshifting
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from S1 to
S8, will be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is
automatically set to S4, S5, S6 or S7
according to vehicle speed.
■Shift ranges and their functions
●You can choose from 8 levels of accelerating force and engine brak-
ing force.
●A lower shift range will provide greater accelerating force and
engine braking force than a higher shift range, and the engine speed
will also increase.
●If you accelerate while in ranges 1 to 5, the shift range may automati-
cally range up in accordance with the vehicle’s speed.
Selecting shift ranges in S mode
1
2

660Alphabetical index
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Engine compartment cover .............493
Engine coolant .......................................498
Capacity ................................................. 627
Checking .............................................. 498
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................384
Engine coolant temperature
gauge.........................................................115
Engine oil.................................................. 495
Capacity ................................................. 624
Checking ...............................................495
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................384
Engine switch ......................................... 247
EPS (Electric Power Steering)........339
Function ..................................................339
Warning light ....................................... 557
EV drive mode ....................................... 252
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 444
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire .............. 567
Vehicles without a spare tire ....... 578
Floor mats ................................................... 40
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 630
Hybrid transmission ......................... 628
Washer.....................................................501
Fog lights .................................................. 280
Replacing light bulbs ........... 542, 543
Switch ...................................................... 280
Wattage ................................................... 631
Follow me home system .................... 270
Footwell light ...........................................427
Front automatic air
conditioning system ......................... 399
Front fog lights ....................................... 280
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 543
Switch ...................................................... 280
Front position lights ............................. 269
Light switch........................................... 269
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 543
Welcome light illumination
control ...................................................150
F

669Alphabetical index
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Seats .................................................. 187, 194
Adjustment................................... 187, 194
Adjustment precautions ...... 192, 205
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............................74
Cleaning................................................ 480
Climate control seat .........................456
Driving position memory ............... 207
Head restraints...................................... 214
Pelvic support seat with
seat vibrator ....................................... 199
Power easy access system ............ 190
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 42
Rear seat position memory ............ 212
Rear seat relaxation system........... 201
Seat heaters .......................................... 457
Seat position memory ........... 207, 212
Sensor
Adaptive High-beam System
(AHS) ...................................................279
Automatic headlight system .......... 271
Camera sensors ................................ 349
Driver monitor sensor..................... 349
Inside rear view mirror ................... 220
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.....106
Lexus night view ................................. 377
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........324
Radar
sensor ............... 302, 317, 348, 370
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................................. 282
Service plug ............................................... 89
Shift lever ................................................. 255
Hybrid transmission ......................... 255
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 259
Shift lever light ........................................427
Shift lock system ................................... 259
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 442
Side airbags ............................................... 50