Lexus LS 600h L manual

LS 600h L H Y B R I D O V E R V I E W[...]

• The Lexus LS 600h L is po wer ed by Le xus Hybrid Drive that combines the advantages of electric motor / generators and a gasoline engine. • The Lexus LS 600h L does not need to be plugged in lik e an electric car . Lexus Hybrid Driv e automatically char ges itself . • The Lexus LS 600h L hybrid driv e pro vides the high le vel of performan[...]

Driving the LS 600h L 1 - 3 Starting, driving, parking attendant instructions, long-term parking, running out of fuel, battery facts, controls. The Benefits of Lexus Hybrid T echnology 4 - 5 Impres sive P er formance; L ow Le vels of Noise, V ibration, and Harshness; R educed Emissions; Improv ed Fuel Efficiency . EP A Mileage Estimates & F uel[...]

1 Driving the LS 600h L On the whole, driving the LS 600h L is not very much dif fer ent from driving a conventional v ehicle. Howe ver , there are some subtle differences you will notice. • • • • • Pr essing the “POWER” button starts the vehicle, but ma y not start the engine. T o start the LS 600h L press and hold the brak e pedal, [...]

2 • • • • • Some parking attendants may not be familiar with the LS 600h L. T o properly oper ate the vehicle, these basic tips ar e important: 1. P ress and hold the br ak e pedal, then pres s the “POWER” button. 2. Begin driving when “READ Y” light stays on. 3. The engine will start and stop automatically . New LS 600h L vehicle[...]

3 H Y B R I D O V E R V I E W LS 600h L • Driver -adjustable per formance, the “P WR-Hybrid-SNO W” switch • Driver -selectable “EV” drive mode switch • R esponsive and smooth performance The “D” transmission r ange is used for per formance, normal, or economical driving. Only use the "S" tr ansmission ranges if needed to[...]

4 HYBRID O VER VIEW LS 600h L The Benefits of Le xus Hybrid T echnology Impressiv e P er formance • Lexus hybrid v ehicles deliver impressiv e throttle response, e ven fr om a standing start. This is because the electric motors deliver maximum tor que instantly . • The Lexus Hybrid Driv e system combined with the ECVT (Electronically controlled[...]

5 H Y B R I D O V E R V I E W LS 600h L • The gasoline engine is turned off much of the time during idle and deceleration, which means that zer o emissions are being produced. • The gasoline engine can be smaller in size than non-hybrid v ehicles, producing few er emissions without sacrificing performance. Impro ved Fuel Efficiency • By combi[...]

6 EP A Mileage Estimates & F uel Economy Quick F acts - EP A Mileage Estimates The EP A estimated fuel economy numbers are deriv ed from vehicle testing conducted at the U .S. Environmental P rotection A gency’ s (EP A ’ s) National V ehicle and Fuel Emis sions Laboratory in Ann Arbor , Michigan. V ehicle manufacturers also submit test r es[...]

7 A ctual Mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicleʼs c ondition. Results reported to E P A indicate that the majority of vehicles with these estimates will achieve between 17 and 23 mpg in the city and between 18 and 26 mpg on the highway T ypical EP A Mileage Estimate* data found on vehicle window stick er Fi[...]

8 T en tips for improving fuel econom y The following tips can help y ou achiev e the best possible fuel economy: 1) Plan ahead to combine short trips in order to minimize cold starts. 2) Acceler ate slowly . 3) A void heavy braking. Monitor traffic to minimize braking and coast whenev er possible. 4) A void speeds in ex cess of 60 mph; fuel econom[...]

Multi-information Display & Monitors The center instrument cluster Multi-information Display shows a simplified r epresentation of the approximate flow of ener gy within Lexus Hybrid Drive. The display does not show all of the components of the sy stem. The vehicle is being primarily driv en by the engine. • The arro w points away fr om the e[...]

10 Multi-information Displays & Monitors (continued) The standard Ener gy Monitor show s a simplified repr esentation of the appro ximate flow of ener gy within the hybrid system. The display does not sho w all of the components of the system. The display is located at the center of the dashboar d. The Energy Monitor display changes as the LS 6[...]

11 The vehicle is stopped, the engine is off , and the hybrid battery is not being charged. • No arro ws ar e displayed. Multi-information Displays & Monitors (continued) T ypical Energy Monitor Display s The vehicle is being driv en by the electric motor . • The arro ws point aw ay from the hybrid battery to the front electric motor and th[...]

12 Multi-information Displays & Monitors (continued) T ypical Energy Monitor Display s (continued) The vehicle is being driv en by the engine and the electric motor . • The arro ws point aw ay from the hybrid battery , the engine, and the electric motor and then to the wheels. (continued on nex t page) The vehicle is coasting or slo wing down[...]

13 Multi-information Displays & Monitors (continued) T ypical Energy Monitor Display s (continued) The vehicle is stopped and the engine is char ging the hybrid battery . • The arro ws point fr om the engine to the electric motor , then to the hybrid battery . Hybrid Battery Status information The appro ximate amount of electric charge a vail[...]

14 Multi-information Displays & Monitors (continued) The Consumption Monitor description Pr ess to go to the Energy Monitor screen A ver age MPG Display (see page 16) Best MPG Display (see page 15) Cruising Range Display (see page 16) Pr ess to: • Capture and display Best MPG • Clear A ver age MPG Bar Chart • Clear Regener ated Energy Box[...]

15 Multi-information Displays & Monitors (continued) (continued on nex t page) Each “E” box equals 50 Wh (W att hours) of electricity . A partial “E” box equals less than 50Wh (W att hours) of electricity . Green bars (prior driving) No Bars (vehicle not moving) Y ellow bars (current driving) A verage MPG Bar Chart - (Green bars - P rio[...]

16 Multi-information Displays & Monitors (continued) The Hybrid S ystem Indicator Gauge This gauge displays hybrid sy stem output or regeneration le vel. More fuel efficient driving can be achieved by k eeping the needle of the gauge out of the “PWR” zone. The “ CHG” zone indicates regeneration status. R egenerated energy will be used t[...]

17 LS 600h L Hybrid T echnology A hybrid v ehicle is a vehicle that combines pow er from different sources to efficiently oper ate. Lexus has spent many y ears and logged millions of test miles de veloping and testing the hybrid technology found in the LS 600h L. The Lexus Hybrid Driv e that pow ers your Lexus LS 600h L is an advanced sy stem that [...]

18 LS 600h L Hybrid T echnology (continued) Lexus Hybrid Driv e main components 5. 0 L 32- V DOHC V -8 Engine with dual VVT -i – The primary power source for y our vehicle, the engine w orks in conjunction with the hybrid battery to deliver pow er to the ECVT . Electric Starter Motor / Generator (MG1) - Serves as the starter motor for the engine [...]

19 LS 600h L Hybrid T echnology (continued) Inverter – Conv erts the hybrid batter y’ s high voltage DC current into A C current for the electric motors and vice ver sa, depending on driving demands and electrical system needs. The inv er ter can also boost the hybrid battery’ s power up to 6 50 volts as needed. Hybrid Electronic Contr ol Sy [...]

20 How Le xus Hybrid Drive w orks Lexus Hybrid Driv e incorporates gas-engine po wer with electric motor efficiency in a seamless manner . T ypically , the system w orks as follow s: Starting from a stop The Electric Drive Motor (MG2) driv es the vehicle. The engine is not requir ed to start moving the vehicle, but may come on to char ge the hybrid[...]

21 F requently Ask ed Questions Q: How should I choose betw een the LS 460 L and a LS 600h L hybrid? A: If most of your driving is highw ay cruising, or you leav e your v ehicle park ed for sev eral w eeks at a time, or you need maximum trunk space, the LS 460 L may best meet your needs. If you w ant maximum acceleration smoothness and responsiv en[...]

22 F requently Ask ed Questions (continued) Q: Do you hav e to charge it/ plug it in ? A: The Lexus hybrid technology automatically r echarges the 12- volt and hybrid batteries using regener ative br aking or by running the engine to generate electricity . How ev er , if th e veh ic le ha s been p ark ed f or a lo ng tim e, th e 12- vol t an d the [...]

23 LS 600h L Hybrid Driv e Specifications Hybrid S ystem Engine T ype V alvetr ain Electric-Drive Motor Hybrid Battery T otal System Horsepo wer 5. 0L V8 with direct and port injection Super Ultra-Low Emis sions V ehicle (SULEV ) F our cam, four valves per cylinder , with dual V ariable V alve T iming with intelligence and electronic intak e valve [...]

2 4 Glossary of Hybrid T echnology T erms 12-v olt Batter y The low -voltage battery that pro vides electrical pow er to accessories and the v ehicle' s computer , similar to the battery of a conventional vehicle. A C Electrical current that r ev erses its flow in a circuit at r egular intervals. The LS 600h L 's electric motors operate o[...]

25 Glossary of Hybrid T echnology T erms (continued) Hybrid Battery Composed of sealed Nick el-Metal Hydride (NiMH) modules, the 288- volt hybrid battery provides electric motor pow er during start-up, acceler ation, uphill driving, and re ver se. It also stores ener gy captured during r egenerative braking. The hybrid battery is cov ered for 8 yea[...]

26 Glossary of Hybrid T echnology T erms (continued) Planetary gear set The component of the ECVT that deliv ers the efficient mix of engine and electric pow er to the rear wheels. The operation of the planetary gear set helps provide responsiv e and smooth acceleration. The LS 600h L uses a compact, double planetary Ravigneaux -type geartrain to p[...]

Index Specifications, features, equipment, technical data, performance figures, options, and color and trim are based upon information available at time of printing, are subject to change without notice, ar e for continental USA vehicles only . Some vehicles may be shown with optional equipment. Optional equipment listed may not be available separa[...]

THE PURSUIT OF PERFECTION. M/N 002 42-LS600-HYBBK Printed in US A (4/ 07) © 2007 Lexus[...]