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High voltage electrical safety is an important factor in the emergency conventional, non-hybrid, Lexus LS 460 L. handling of the LS 600h L Lexus Hybrid Drive. It is important to High voltage electricity powers the electric motor, generator, A/C recognize and understand the disabling procedures and warnings compressor, and power control unit (inverter/converter).
Table of Contents Page About the LS 600h L LS 600h L Identification Lexus Hybrid Drive Component Locations & Descriptions Smart Access System & Push Button Start Lexus Hybrid Drive Operation Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack 46 Volt System Low Voltage Battery High Voltage Safety SRS Airbags &...
About the LS 600h L The LS 600h L sedan joins the RX 400h, RX450h, HS250h and GS 450h as a hybrid model for Lexus. Lexus Hybrid Drive means that the vehicle contains a gasoline engine and an electric motor for power.
LS 600h L dentification In appearance, the 2010 model year LS 600h L is nearly identical to the conventional, non-hybrid Lexus LS 460 L. The LS 600h L is a 4- door sedan and the suffix “L” indicates a long wheelbase. Exterior, interior, and engine compartment illustrations are provided to assist in identification.
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LS 600h L Identification (Continued) LS 600h L Identification (Continued) Exterior Exterior logos on the rear trunk. logos on the rear door moldings. Gasoline fuel filler door located on the driver side rear quarter panel. 2010 Model Exterior Driver Side View 2008/09 Models Exterior Driver Side View 2010 Model Exterior Front View 2010 Model Exterior Rear View...
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LS 600h L Identification (Continued) LS 600h L Identification (Continued) Interior Interior The instrument cluster (speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights) located in the dash behind the steering wheel, is different than the one on the conventional, non-hybrid LS 460 L. The hybrid system indicator (power meter) is located next to the tachometer on 2008/09 models and next to the speedometer on the 2010 model.
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LS 600h L Identification (Continued) LS 600h L Identification (Continued) Engine Compartment Engine Compartment 5.0-liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine. Logo on Cover Logo on the plastic engine cover. Engine Compartment View...
Lexus Hybrid Drive Component Locations & Lexus Hybrid Drive Component Locations & Descriptions Descriptions Component Location Description 12 Volt Trunk Driver Side A lead-acid battery that supplies power to Auxiliary the low voltage devices. Battery Hybrid Trunk Area, 288 Volt Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
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Lexus Hybrid Drive Component Locations & Lexus Hybrid Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (Continued) Descriptions (Continued) Component Location Description Engine 3-phase high voltage AC electrically driven Compressor Compartment motor compressor. (with Inverter) DC-DC Inside HV Battery Converts 288 Volts from the HV battery...
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Lexus Hybrid Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (Continued) Key Specifications: Gasoline Engine: 390 hp (290 kW), 5.0-liter Aluminum Alloy Engine Aluminum Electric Motor: 221 hp (165 kW), Permanent Magnet Motor Transmission: Automatic Only (electrically controlled continuously variable transmission) HV Battery: 288 Volt Sealed NiMH Battery...
mart Access System & Push Button Start The LS 600h L smart access system consists of a smart key transceiver that communicates bi-directionally enabling the vehicle to recognize the smart key in close proximity to the vehicle. Once recognized, the smart key will allow the user to lock and unlock the doors without pushing smart key buttons, and start the vehicle without inserting it into an ignition switch.
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If the internal smart key battery is dead, use the following method to start the vehicle. 1. Touch the Lexus emblem side of the smart key to the power button (a buzzer will sound). 2. Within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, push the power button with the brake pedal depressed (the READY light will illuminate).
Lexus Hybrid Drive Operation Once the READY indicator is illuminated in the instrument cluster, the vehicle may be driven. However, the gasoline engine does not idle like a typical automobile and will start and stop automatically. It is important to recognize and understand the READY indicator provided in the instrument cluster.
The HV battery pack consists of 20 low voltage (14.4 Volt) NiMH battery • The HV battery pack is recyclable. Contact the nearest Lexus dealer or: modules connected in series to produce approximately 288 Volts. Each NiMH battery module is non-spillable and sealed in a metal case.
6 Volt System The LS 600h L is equipped with a 46 Volt electrical system that powers the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist motor in the engine compartment and the Electric Power Steering optional Active Stabilizer Suspension System motors for the front and rear stabilizer bars.
ow Voltage Battery Auxiliary Battery • The LS 600h L contains a sealed lead-acid 12 Volt battery. The 12 Volt auxiliary battery powers the vehicle’s electrical system similar to a conventional vehicle. As with conventional vehicles, the negative terminal of the auxiliary battery is grounded to the metal chassis of the vehicle. •...
igh Voltage Safety The HV battery pack powers the high voltage electrical system with DC electricity. Positive and negative orange colored high voltage power cables are routed from the battery pack, under the vehicle floor pan, along the propeller shaft and transmission tunnel to the power control unit. The power control unit contains a circuit that boosts the HV battery voltage from 288 to 650 Volts DC.
RS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners Standard Equipment • Electronic frontal impact sensors (2) are mounted in the engine compartment as illustrated. • Front seat belt pretensioners are mounted near the base of the B-pillars • Rear seat belt pretensioners are mounted near the C-pillar on the rear seatbacks.
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RS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners (Continued) NOTE: The front seatback mounted side airbags and the side curtain airbags may deploy independently of each other. The knee airbags are designed to deploy simultaneously with the frontal airbags and seat belt pretensioners. The LS 600h L is equipped with a standard front passenger occupant classification system that may prohibit the deployment of the front Optional...
mergency Response On arrival, emergency responders should follow their standard operating procedures for vehicle incidents. Emergencies involving the LS 600h L may be handled like other automobiles except as noted in these guidelines for Extrication, Fire, Overhaul, Recovery, Spills, First Aid, and Submersion.
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ergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Procedure #1 1. Confirm the status of the READY indicator in the instrument cluster. 2. If the READY indicator is illuminated, the vehicle is on and operational. Shut off the vehicle by pushing the power button once.
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Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Procedure #2 (Alternate if power button is inaccessible) Remove the engine compartment and fuse box covers. Remove the IG2 relay in the engine compartment fuse box (refer to illustration). If the correct relay cannot be recognized, pull both relays in the fuse box.
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Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) • Stabilize Vehicle Crib at (4) points directly under the front and rear pillars. Do not place cribbing under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system. NOTE: The LS 600h L is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that Cribbing Points by design prevents pulling the metal valve stem with integral transmitter from the wheel.
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Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) SRS SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG Roof Removal (Only with Ottoman) The LS 600h L is equipped with side curtain airbags. SRS CURTAIN SRS CURTAIN AIRBAG When undeployed, total roof removal is not recommended. AIRBAG Patient access through the roof can be performed by cutting the roof center section inboard of the roof rails as illustrated.
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Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Rescue Lift Air Bags Responders should not place cribbing or rescue lift air bags under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system. Repositioning Steering Wheel and Front Seats Power tilt/telescopic steering wheel and seat controls are shown in the illustrations.
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Emergency Response (Continued) Without Optional Ottoman Seat: Extrication (Continued) Selection Switch Repositioning Rear Seats Power adjustable rear seats are standard in the LS 600h L. The rear seat control panel shown in the illustration should be used if With Optional Ottoman Seat: it is necessary to adjust the rear seat position.
Emergency Response (Continued) Fire Offensive Fire Attack Approach and extinguish a fire using proper vehicle fire fighting practices as Normally flooding a NiMH HV battery pack with copious amounts of recommended by NFPA, IFSTA, or the National Fire Academy (USA). water at a safe distance will effectively control the HV battery pack fire by cooling the adjacent NiMH battery modules to a point below •...
For information regarding To verify that the parking brake is set, confirm that the PARK recycling of the HV battery pack, contact the nearest Lexus dealer, or: light illuminates on the instrument cluster (refer to illustration on page 18).
The LS 600h L contains the same common automotive fluids used in other Emergency responders may not be familiar with a NiMH electrolyte exposure non-hybrid Lexus vehicles, with the exception of NiMH electrolyte used in when rendering aid to a patient. Exposure to the electrolyte is unlikely except the HV battery pack.
Emergency Response (Continued) First Aid (Continued) If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep the patient’s head lowered and forward to reduce the risk of asphyxiation. Transport patients to the nearest emergency medical care facility. Submersion A submerged hybrid vehicle does not have high voltage potential on the metal vehicle body, and is safe to touch.
Shift Lever Similar to most Lexus vehicles, the LS 600h L uses a gated shift lever as shown in the illustration. However, the LS 600h L shift lever includes an S position for 8 levels of engine braking.
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Roadside Assistance (Continued) Fuel Door Trunk Opener Opener Switch Electric Trunk Opener Switch The LS 600h L is equipped with an electric trunk opener. In the event of 12 Volt power loss, the trunk can be opened with the metal cut key hidden in the Hidden smart key.
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If the smart key internal battery is dead, touch the Lexus emblem side of the smart key to the power button during the start sequence. See the instructions and illustrations on page 10 for more details.
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