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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................. 476
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ................. 480
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements............................ 483
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................486
Hood .............................................. 489
Positioning a floor jack............ 490
Engine compartment................492
12-volt battery............................. 502
Tires ................................................ 506
Tire inflation pressure...............525
Wheels............................................ 527
Air conditioning filter................529
Electronic key battery ..............532
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................................. 535
Light bulbs ...................................... 541
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ..................546
If your vehicle has
to be stopped
in an emergency ...................... 547
7-2. Steps to take
in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed............................... 548
If you think something
is wrong .......................................554
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds......................................... 555
If a warning message
is displayed.................................563
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
a spare tire)................................ 567
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without
a spare tire)................................578
If the hybrid system
will not start................................ 597
If the parking brake cannot
be released ................................599
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............ 603
If the 12-volt battery
is discharged .............................607
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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1051-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent intrud-
ers.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make sure
the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery.
●The doors or trunk are unlocked using the
mechanical key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. ( P. 609)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If mo dified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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1413-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
To take out the mechanical key:
Electronic keys: Slide the release
lever and take the key out.
Card key: Press the lock release
button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key
only has grooves on one side. If the
key cannot be inserted in a lock cylin-
der, turn it over and re-attempt to
insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store
it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the
electronic key. If the electronic key
battery is depleted or the entry func-
tion does not operate properly, you
will need the mechanical key.
( P. 603)
Using the mechanical key
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1423-1. Key information
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Electronic keys
●Part of the electronic key uses leather. Refer to P. 480 for details on cleaning the
leather portion.
●When cleaning the metallic portion, wet a cloth and firmly wring out any excess
water from it, then thoroughly wipe off any dirt.
●When not using the electronic key for an extended period of time, store it in a dry
place of normal temperature away from direct sunlight and interior light after
removing any dirt.
■Card key (if equipped)
●The card key is not waterproof.
●The mechanical key that is stored inside the card key should be used only if a prob-
lem arises, such as when the card key does not operate properly.
●If it is difficult to take out the mechanical key, push down the lock release button
using a pen tip etc. If it is still difficult to pull it out, use a coin etc.
■When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box as circumstances
demand. ( P. 181, 433)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
●To store the mechanical key in the card key,
insert it while pressing the lock release but-
ton.
●If the battery cover is not installed and the
battery falls out or if the battery was
removed because the key got wet, reinstall
the battery with the positive terminal facing
the Lexus emblem.
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1483-1. Key information
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
NOTICE
■In case of a smart entry & start system malfunction or other key-related problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle, including
the card key, to any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Visit any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately with all remaining electronic keys and the card
key that was provided with your vehicle.
■Handling the card key
●Do not apply excess force when inserting the mechanical key into the card key.
Doing so may damage the card key.
●If the battery or card key terminals get wet, the battery may corrode.
If the key is dropped into water, or if drinking water etc. is spilled on the key,
immediately remove the battery cover and wipe the battery and terminals. (To
remove the battery cover, lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is corroded, have
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional replace the battery.
●Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover.
Forcibly removing the battery cover may bend or damage the key.
●If the battery cover is frequently removed, the battery cover may become loose.
●When installing the battery, make sure to check the direction of the battery.
Installing the battery in the wrong direction may cause the battery to deplete rap-
idly.
●The surface of the card key may be damaged, or its coating may peel off in the
following situations:
• The card key is carried together with hard objects, such as coins and keys.
• The card key is scraped with a sharp object, such as the tip of a mechanical
pencil.
• The surface of the card key is wiped with thinner or benzene.
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1553-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Interior alarm pings
continuously.
The power switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (or the
driver’s door was opened
while the power switch
was in ACCESSORY
mode).
Turn the power switch off
and close the driver’s
door.
The power switch was
turned off while the
driver’s door was open.
Close the driver’s door.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously.*1
When the power switch is
in ON or ACCESSORY
mode, an attempt was
made to open the door
and exit the vehicle, and
the shift lever was not in P.
Shift the shift lever to P
and turn the power switch
off.
Interior and exterior
alarms sound continu-
ously.*1
When the power switch is
in ON or ACCESSORY
mode, the driver’s door
was closed after the key
was carried outside the
vehicle, and the shift lever
was not in P.
Shift the shift lever to P,
turn the power switch off
and close the driver’s
door again.
Interior alarm pings
once.*1
The electronic key has a
low battery.
Replace the electronic
key battery.
An attempt was made to
start the hybrid system
without the electronic key
being present, or the
electronic key was not
functioning normally.
Start the hybrid system
with the electronic key
present.*2
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
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1563-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
*1: A warning message will be shown on the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster.
*2: If the hybrid system does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle, the
electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be difficulties receiving the
signal from the key. ( P. 159)
Interior alarm pings once
and exterior alarm
sounds 3 times.*1
The driver’s door was
closed after the key was
carried outside the vehi-
cle, and the power switch
was not turned off.
Turn the power switch off
and close the driver’s
door again.
An occupant carried the
electronic key outside the
vehicle and closed the
door while the power
switch was not off.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
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1583-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to prevent the
12-volt battery from discharging and the electronic key battery from depleting.
●When the entry function has not been used for a month or more
●When the electronic key has been left within approximately 2 m (6 ft.) of the vehi-
cle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when
●The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person.
●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function.
( P. 171)
●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (P. 603)