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LS Hybrid 600h L Model Details
2008
The LS 600h L is the most advanced luxury hybrid, offering the utmost in luxury. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system delivers unmatched performance and efficiency. Luxury and safety features include some of the most advanced technology in the world. Features include:
- World's first Light-Emitting Diode (LED) low-beam headlamps
- Available Advanced Parking Guidance System [1]
- Blue accents on exterior badging and in head/taillamps
- 19-speaker Mark Levinson® Reference Surround Sound Audio System [2]
- 438 total system horsepower [3]
- Lexus Hybrid Drive
- Full-time all-wheel drive (AWD)
- Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)
- Hybrid Vehicle System Warranty: 8 years/100,000 miles
All Detailed Specs
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| Engine & Performance | ||
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| Engine Type | 5.0-liter V8 | |
| Electric-Drive Motor | High-output, permanent magnet, electric-drive motor with EV mode | |
| Horsepower | 438 (Total System) [3] | |
| Displacement (L / cu in) | 5.0/303 | |
| Valves | 32 | |
| Cam Type | Four-cam | |
| Electronic Timing | Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence and electronically controlled intake (VVT-iE) | |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | |
| Emissions | Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) | |
| Performance | ||
| 0 - 60 mph (sec) | 5.5 [3] [4] | |
| Top Track Speed (mph) | 130 (electronically limited) [3] [4] | |
| 1/4-Mile Acceleration (sec) | 13.8 [3] [4] | |
| Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient | 0.27 | |
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| Fuel Economy | ||
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| City (mpg) - estimated | 20 [5] | |
| Highway (mpg) - estimated | 22 [5] | |
| Fuel-Tank Capacity (gal / L) | 22.2 / 84.0 | |
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| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
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| Drive Type | All-wheel drive | |
| Electronic Traction Control | Traction Control (TRAC) | |
| Electronic Stability Control | Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) [6] (includes Traction Control (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [7]) | |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.916:1 | |
| Differential | TORSEN® Limited-Slip Center Differential (LSCD) [8] | |
| Electronic Transmission | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) | |
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| Body & Chassis | ||
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| Body Type | Five-passenger hybrid luxury sedan | |
| Four-passenger hybrid luxury sedan [9] |
Optional |
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| Doors | Four | |
| Construction | Welded-steel unibody | |
| Suspension | ||
| Suspension, Front | Independent, upper and lower multi-link double-joint suspension featuring height-adjustable Adaptive Variable Air Suspension (AVS) with electronically modulated damping | |
| Suspension, Rear | Independent, multi-link suspension featuring height-adjustable Adaptive Variable Air Suspension (AVS) with electronically modulated damping | |
| Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System | Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System |
Optional |
| Steering | ||
| Steering | Electronic Power Steering System (EPS) | |
| Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS) | ||
| Steering Turns (Lock-to-Lock) | 2.3 - 3.7 | |
| Turning Circle (ft) | 39.4 | |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Four-wheel, power-assisted ventilated disc brakes | |
| High-friction brake pads [10] (with Active Power Stabalizer Suspension System) |
Optional |
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| Anti-lock Braking (ABS) | Four-sensor, four-channel | |
| Braking Assist | Brake Assist [11] | |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Electronic Controlled Braking (ECB) | |
| Regenerative Braking | Energy captured during braking that is used to recharge the battery | |
| Discs, Front (in) | 14.1-in ventilated, power-assisted [10] | |
| Discs, Rear (in) | 13.2-in ventilated, power-assisted [10] | |
| Parking Brake | Electronic parking brake | |
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| Wheels & Tires | ||
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| Rim Type | Seven-spoke, 19-in aluminum alloy | |
| Nine-spoke, 18-in aluminum alloy (Executive-Class Seating Package II) |
Optional |
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| Seven-spoke, 18-in Teleios aluminum-alloy wheel (Executive-Class Seating Package II) |
Optional |
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| Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 8.0 [12] [13] | |
| 18 x 7.5 [12] [13] |
Optional |
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| Tire | 245/45R19 V-Rated all-season tires [12] [13] | |
| 245/45R19 Y-Rated summer tires [12] [13] (Active Power Stabilizer Package) |
Optional |
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| 235/50R18 V-Rated all-season tires [12] [13] |
Optional |
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| Safety & Security | ||
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| Airbag | ||
| Driver | Dual-stage front (SRS) [14] | |
| Front seat-mounted side (SRS) [14] | ||
| Side curtain (SRS) [14] | ||
| Knee airbag (SRS) [14] | ||
| Front Passenger | Dual-stage front twin-chamber (SRS) [14] | |
| Front seat-mounted side (SRS) [14] | ||
| Side curtain (SRS) [14] | ||
| Knee airbag (SRS) [14] | ||
| Rear Passenger | Rear-seat side curtain (SRS) [14] | |
| Rear seat-mounted side (SRS) [14] |
Optional |
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| Electronic Traction Control | Traction Control (TRAC) | |
| Electronic Stability Control | Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management [6] with cutoff switch (includes Traction Control (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [7]) | |
| Brakes | Four-wheel power-assisted ventilated disc brakes | |
| High-friction brake pads [10] (with Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System) |
Optional |
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| Electronic Controlled Braking (ECB) | ||
| Anti-lock Braking (ABS | Four-sensor, four-channel | |
| Braking Assist | Brake Assist [11] | |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | |
| Pre-Collision System (PCS) | Radar [15] |
Optional |
| Electronic Tire Pressure | Lexus direct Tire Pressure Monitor System [16] | |
| Frame | Highly rigid body structure | |
| Impact Resistance | Side-impact door beams (front-gusseted) | |
| Reinforced in pillars and doorsills | ||
| Impact-dissipating upper interior trim | ||
| Crumple Zones | Front and rear | |
| Steering Column | Collapsible steering column | |
| Seatbelts | Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions | |
| Pre-tensioners and force limiters for front and rear outboard seats | ||
| Height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors | ||
| Locking Seatbelt Control | Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) seatbelts for all passenger seating positions. Driver's seat Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) only for driver’s seat | |
| Child Restraint | Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets for rear outboard seating positions | |
| Child Safety Locks | Manual for the rear passenger doors; Window-lock button on driver door control | |
| Backup Camera | Full-color display [17] | |
| Anti-Theft Protection | Theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer [18], with in-key transponder | |
| Emergency Trunk Release | Emergency interior trunk release | |
| Valet Lockout | Trunk and glove box | |
| Headlamps | LED headlamps | |
| Dual-swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) | ||
| Headlamp Washers | Headlamp washers | |
| Running Lights | Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | |
| Taillamps | LED taillamps | |
| Defroster | Auto-off timer for rear window | |
| Windshield Wipers | Rain-sensing intermittent wipers with mist cycle | |
| Mirrors | Power-adjustable, auto-folding outside mirrors with defoggers, puddle lamps and auto tilt-down in reverse | |
| Glass | Water-repellent windshield and front-door glass with UV reduction | |
| First Aid Kit | Included | |
| Tool Kit | Included | |
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| Exterior Specs | ||
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| Length (in / mm) | 202.8 / 5,150 | |
| Width (in / mm) | 73.8 / 1,875 | |
| Height, with unloaded AVS (in / mm) | 58.3 / 1,480 (with Adaptive Variable Air Suspension (AVS)) | |
| Wheelbase (in / mm) | 121.7 / 3,090 | |
| Ground Clearance, with AVS (in / mm) | 5.3 / 135 (with Adaptive Variable Air Suspension (AVS)) | |
| Curb Weight (lb / kg) | 5,049 / 2,290 | |
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| Exterior Features | ||
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| Headlamps | LED headlamps | |
| Automatic on/off projector-beam headlamps with auto-off delay | ||
| Dual-swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) | ||
| Headlamp Washers | Headlamp washers | |
| Running Lights | Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | |
| Foglamps | Integrated foglamps | |
| Taillamps | LED taillamps | |
| Defroster | Auto-off timer for rear window | |
| Glass | Water-repellent windshield and front-door glass with UV reduction | |
| Exterior glass with UV reduction | ||
| Laminated side glass | ||
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| Interior Specs | ||
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| Seating Capacity | Five | |
| Four-passenger (Executive-Class Seating Package II) [19] |
Optional |
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| Headroom, Front (in / mm) | 38.0 / 965 | |
| Headroom, Rear (in / mm) | 38.0 / 965 | |
| Shoulder Room, Front (in / mm) | 58.5 / 1,487 | |
| Shoulder Room, Rear (in / mm) | 56.4 / 1,432 | |
| 56.7 / 1,440 (Executive-Class Seating Package II) |
Optional |
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| Trunk Capacity (cu ft / L) | 11.65 / 330 | |
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| Interior Features | ||
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| Trim | Medium brown walnut, dark gray bird's-eye maple or dark brown ash burl interior wood trim | |
| Semi-aniline leather-trimmed interior | ||
| Instrument Panel | Premium leather | |
| Center Console | Center console with sliding armrest and storage bin | |
| Door Trim | Premium leather | |
| Seat Trim | Premium leather | |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Wood- and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel | |
| Shift Knob Trim | Wood and chrome | |
| Assist Grips | Wood-trimmed | |
| Headliner | Alcantara® (synthetic material with the look and feel of suede) | |
| Power Seats | 16-way driver's (including dual-function lumbar) and 12-way front passenger's (including lumbar) power seats | |
| Climate-Comfort Seats, Front | Climate-control seats with heat/cool knob | |
| Climate-Comfort Seats, Rear | Climate-control seats with heat/cool knob |
Optional |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Heated steering wheel | |
| Headrests | Height-adjustable headrests for all seats | |
| Memory Systems | Lexus Memory System to maintain settings for power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors, driver's shoulder belt anchor height and steering-wheel position | |
| Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) [20] to customize electronic functions | ||
| Electronic Releases | Illuminated interior trunk-lid and fuel-filler door releases | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted floor mats | |
| Vanity Mirrors | Lighted front and rear vanity mirrors | |
| Sunshade | Rear power sunshade | |
| Rear power door sunshades |
Optional |
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| Parking Brake | Electronic parking brake | |
| Storage Pockets | Foldable front-door storage pockets | |
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| Comfort & Convenience | ||
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| Cruise Control | Cruise control | |
| Dynamic Radar Cruise Control [21] |
Optional |
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| Climate Control | Dual-zone automatic climate control and automatic recirculation mode | |
| Four-zone automatic front/rear climate control |
Optional |
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| Four-zone automatic front/rear climate control with infrared sensor (Executive-Class Seating Package II) |
Optional |
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| Air Filtration | Interior air filter with smog sensor | |
| Air Purifier |
Optional |
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| Navigation System | Voice-activated HDD Navigation System [22] with backup camera [17], Bluetooth® technology [23], XM® NavTraffic™ [24] [25] | |
| Backup Camera | Full-color display [17] | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | SmartAccess [26] [18] | |
| Remote Keyless Ignition | SmartAccess [26] [18] with push-button Start/Stop | |
| Remote Windows | Remote-linked windows and moonroof opening | |
| Moonroof | Power tilt-and-slide remote-linked moonroof with one-touch open/close and sliding sunshade | |
| Retained accessory power for moonroof and windows | ||
| HomeLink® Transceiver | Operates compatible garage, gate, home lighting and home security systems | |
| Lexus Link® [27] [28] | Dedicated cellular phone, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology and 24-hour live support provide assistance at the touch of a button. Services include Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Emergency Services Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Driving Directions and Personal Calling. |
Optional |
| Anti-Theft Protection | Theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer [18], with in-key transponder | |
| Power Windows | Power windows with one-touch auto open/close | |
| Power Door Locks | Auto lock/unlock, anti-lockout feature and driver's two-turn unlock feature | |
| Power Door Closures | Power door closers | |
| Power Trunk Closure | Power trunk closer | |
| Power Mirrors | Electrochromic auto-dimming inside rearview mirror and outside mirrors | |
| Power Seat, Driver | 16-way control (including dual-function lumbar) | |
| Power Seat, Passenger | 12-way control (including lumbar) | |
| Feature Memory System | Lexus Memory System to maintain settings for power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors, driver's shoulder belt anchor height and steering-wheel position | |
| Climate-Comfort Seats, Front | Climate-control seats with heat/cool knob | |
| Climate-Comfort Seats, Rear | Climate-control seats with heat/cool knob |
Optional |
| Seat Massage, Right-Rear | Multifunction massage |
Optional |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Heated steering wheel | |
| Adjustable Steering Wheel | Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away | |
| Electronic Park Assist | Intuitive Parking Assist | |
| Parking Guidance | Advanced Parking Guidance System [1] |
Optional |
| Steering Wheel Controls | Audio and display controls, brake hold and display controls | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Retained accessory power for windows, moonroof and audio system | |
| Instrumentation | Electroluminescent instrumentation | |
| Illuminated Entry | Illuminated entry system | |
| Outside Temperature Gauge | External temperature on multi-information display | |
| Fuel Consumption Gauge | Fuel consumption on multi-information display | |
| Cupholders | Dual cupholders, front and rear | |
| Cool Box | Rear-seat cool box |
Optional |
| Table | Concealed rear-seat wood-trimmed table |
Optional |
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| Audio & Entertainment | ||
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| Audio System | Mark Levinson® Reference Surround Sound Audio System [2], Hard Disc Drive (HDD) stores up to 2,000 songs, 7.1 architecture and in-dash, single-feed, six-disc DVD/CD auto-changer featuring DVD-audio and DVD-video playback | |
| Speakers | 19 | |
| Watts | 450 watts @ less than 0.1% THD; 20-20,000 Hz [29] | |
| Auxiliary Port | Auxiliary iPod® [30]/MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) port | |
| Satellite Radio | XM® Satellite Radio [31] and Real-Time Traffic capability [24] [25] | |
| Rear Audio | Rear-seat audio controls |
Optional |
| Antenna | In-glass antenna with FM-diversity system | |
| Shark-fin antenna | ||
| Entertainment System | Rear-Seat Entertainment System (RSES) with nine-inch power LCD screen (Executive-Class Seating Package II includes rear-seat DVD player) |
Optional |
| Wireless Headphones | Included with Rear-Seat Entertainment System (RSES) [32] |
Optional |
[1]The Advanced Parking Guidance System requires driver brake control. Always look around outside the vehicle and use mirrors to confirm clearance.
[2]Mark Levinson® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.
[3]Ratings achieved using the required premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. If premium fuel is not used, performance will decrease.
[4]Performance figures are for comparison only and were obtained with prototype vehicles by professional drivers using special safety equipment and procedures. Do not attempt.
[5]EPA MPG Estimates. Actual mileage will vary.
[6]Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VDIM will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details.
[7]Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VSC will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details.
[8]TORSEN® is a registered trademark of Zexel Torsen, Inc.
[9]If leg rest is in use, seating capacity could be reduced from four to three passengers.
[10]High-friction brakes are standard equipment for the front brakes only and require periodic inspection and measurement as outlined in the Warranty and Services Guide. The pads and rotors are expected to experience greater wear than conventional brakes. Pad life may be less than 20,000 miles, and brake rotor life may be less than 50,000 miles depending on driving conditions.
[11]Brake Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage of the benefits of ABS. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake-system maintenance, tire and road conditions.
[12]18-in or 19-in tires are expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires. Tire life may be substantially less than 15,000 miles, depending on driving conditions. Please see your Lexus dealer for details and other information relating to tire selection.
[13]Do not change the OEM wheel size (18-in for Executive-Class Seating Package II, 19-in for all others.) Using other than the OEM wheel size could cause damage to the vehicle. If you replace the wheels, be sure they are the same size as the original wheels.
[14]All the airbag (AB) systems are Supplemental Restraint Systems. All ABs (if installed) are designed to inflate only under certain conditions and in certain types of severe collisions: frontal and knee ABs typically inflate in frontal collisions; side and side curtain ABs in side collisions; Roll-Sensing Curtain ABs at a severe tilt degree, roll or lateral G-force. In all other accidents, the ABs will not inflate. To decrease the risk of injury from an inflating AB, always wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle of the seat as far back as possible and do not lean against the door. Do not put objects in front of an AB or around the seatback. Do not use a rearward-facing child seat in any front passenger seat. The force of an inflating AB may cause serious injury or death. Please see your Owner’s Manual for further information/warnings.
[15]The Pre-Collision System is designed to help reduce the crash speed and damage in certain frontal collisions only. It is not a collision-avoidance system and is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors, such as speed, driver input and road conditions. Please see your Owner's Manual for further information.
[16]The Tire Pressure Monitor System alerts the driver when tire pressure is critically low. For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge; do not rely solely on the monitor system. Please see your Owner's Manual for details.
[17]The backup camera does not provide a comprehensive view of the rear area of the vehicle. You should also look around outside your vehicle and use your mirrors to confirm rearward clearance. Cold weather may limit effectiveness and view may become cloudy.
[18]The engine immobilizer is a state-of-the-art anti-theft system. When you insert your key into the ignition switch or bring a SmartAccess fob into the vehicle, the key transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The engine will only start if the code in the transponder chip inside the key or SmartAccess fob matches the code in the vehicle's immobilizer. Because the transponder chip is embedded in the key or SmartAccess fob, it can be costly to replace. If you lose a key or SmartAccess fob, your Lexus dealer can help. Alternatively, you can find a qualified independent locksmith to perform high-security key services by consulting your local Yellow Pages or by contacting www.aloa.org.
[19]Leg rest may not fully recline based on height of rear-seat passenger. Do not allow passengers to sit in a seat that has been fully or severely reclined while driving. This feature is intended for use only when the vehicle is parked. While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and properly wear the seatbelts provided. In the event of a collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury. Please see your Owner's Manual for additional information.
[20]The Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) can be programmed in two ways: For most models equipped with the available Navigation System, the driver can modify the settings themselves; for other models, including those without a Navigation System, programming is done by your Lexus dealer via a one-time, complimentary offer during the first 12 months from the date the vehicle is sold. Please see your Lexus dealer for more information.
[21]Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is designed to assist the driver and is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving practices. Please see your Owner's Manual for important instructions and cautions.
[22]The voice-activated HDD Navigation System is designed to assist in locating an address or point of interest. XM NavTraffic® requires a monthly service fee and is designed to provide real-time traffic or alternative routes of travel. Discrepancies may be encountered between the system and your actual location. Road system changes may affect the accuracy of the information provided. Rely on your common sense to decide whether to follow a specified route. Detailed coverage not available in every city or roadway. Periodic Navigation updates available at an additional cost. Please see your Navigation System Owner's Manual for further details.
[23]The Bluetooth® technology phones listed on lexus.com have been tested for compatibility with Lexus vehicles. Performance will vary based on phone software version, coverage and your wireless carrier. Phones are warranted by their manufacturer, not Lexus.
[24]XM Radio® and XM NavTraffic® subscriptions sold separately. XM NavTraffic only available in select markets. Visit www.xmradio.com or www.xmradio.com/navtraffic for details.
[25]XM Radio and XM NavTraffic® includes a 90-day trial subscription.
[26]The SmartAccess system may interfere with some pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators. If you have one of these medical devices, please talk to your doctor to see if you should deactivate this system.
[27]Lexus Link® is a factory-installed option and is available for LS 600h L and LX 570 (2008 model year and later), LS 460, GS 430/350, GS 450h (2007 model year and later) and LX 470 and GX 470 (2006 model year and later).
[28]An active Lexus Link® subscription (including a signed Lexus Link Service Subscription Agreement) is required in order to receive Lexus Link services. Lexus Link services require vehicle electrical system and wireless service to be available and operating for features to function properly. Lexus Link uses existing emergency service providers as well as wireless and satellite technologies. A one-year subscription to the Safety Plan is included with the purchase of a new vehicle. Other plans are available at an additional cost.
[29]Continuous average power, all channels driven, at less than 0.1% THD; 20–20,000 Hz.
[30]iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
[31]Satellite Radio requires an XM® or SIRIUS® compatible receiver and a subscription service fee after trial. Vehicles without a factory-installed radio receiver require hardware purchase and installation. Please see your Lexus dealer for further details. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to the XM Customer Agreement available at www.xmradio.com or the SIRIUS Terms & Conditions available at www.sirius.com. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia.
[32]Headphones are for passenger use only. Do not use while operating vehicle.
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