2008 Lexus LS 460FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Customize Parameters

HINT:

The following items can be customized.

NOTE:
  • When the customer requests a change in a function, first make sure that the function can be customized.
  • Be sure to make a note of the current settings before customizing.
  • When troubleshooting a function, first make sure that the function is set to the default setting.
  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the engine switch ON (IG).
  3. Turn the Techstream.
  4. Enter the following menus: Customize Setting.
  5. Select the setting by referring to the table below.
  1. SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START (for Starting) 

    Smart Key/Access 

    DEFAULT SETTING TABLE

    Display Default Contents Setting
    Ignition Available Area ALL Function to choose the available area for key to start engine and cancel the steering lock. FRONT/ALL
  2. POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM 

    Tilt & Telesco 

    DEFAULT SETTING TABLE

    Display Default Contents Setting
    Autoaway / Return function ON ON/OFF of the auto away / return function ON/OFF
  3. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 

    Air Conditioner 

    DEFAULT SETTING TABLE

    Display Default Contents Setting
    Set Temperature Shift Normal To control with the shifted temperature against the display temperature +2°C /+1°C / Normal /-1°C/-2°C
    Air Inlet Mode Automatic In case of turning the A/C ON when you desire to make the compartment cool down quickly, this is the function to change the mode automatically to RECIRCULATION mode Manual/Automatic
    Compressor Mode Automatic Function to turn the A/C ON automatically by pressing the AUTO button when the blower is ON and the A/C is OFF Manual/Automatic
    Compressor/Air Inlet DEF operation Link Function to turn the A/C ON automatically linked with the FRONT DEF button when A/C is OFF Normal/Link
    Evaporator Control Automatic Function to set the evaporator control to the AUTOMATIC position (Automatic) to save power, or to the coldest position (Manual) to dehumidify the air and to prevent the windows from fogging up Manual/Automatic
    Emission Gas Sensor Shift Normal Function to change the sensitivity of the exhaust gas sensor Much More/More/Little More/Normal/Little Less/Less/Much Less
    Button Press Buzzer ON Function to sound a buzzer when button is pressed OFF/ON
    Foot/DEF Auto Mode ON Function to turn the airflow from FOOT / DEF ON automatically when AUTO MODE is ON OFF/ON
    Foot/DEF Automatic Blow Up Function ON Function to change the blower level automatically when the defroster is ON OFF/ON
    Filter Sensor Normal Function to change the sensitivity of the air conditioning filter clogging sensor Less/Normal/More
    Ambient Temperature Shift Normal Function to control the shifted ambient temperature in relation to the displayed ambient temperature +3°C / +2°C / +1°C / Normal / -1°C / -2°C / -3°C
  4. THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM 

    Security 

    DEFAULT SETTING TABLE

    Display (Item) Default Contents Setting
    Warning by Horn ON Function that allows vehicle horns and theft deterrent horn to be used as warning device. ON / OFF
    Passive Mode (Security System) OFF Passive arming mode is a function that switches theft deterrent system from arming preparation state to armed state 30 seconds after key is not inside vehicle and driver side door is closed.
    In passive arming mode, theft deterrent system will judge that a theft is taking place and switch to alarm sounding state if one of the following operations are not performed within 14 seconds (see entry delay below) after door is opened:
    • Unlock any door by key or wireless operation
    • Turn engine switch ON (IG)
    ON / OFF
    Entry Delay Time 14s Function that changes entry delay time (time before warning starts) for PASSIVE ARMING MODE 0s/14s/30s
  5. LIGHTING SYSTEM 

    Illuminated Entry 

    DEFAULT SETTING TABLE

    Display Default Contents Setting
    I/L when ACC OFF ON Function to light the interior light when the engine switch is operated from ON (IG or ACC) to OFF ON / OFF
    Lighting Time 15s Function to change the lighting time after closing the door. (It will quickly fade out in case of turning the engine switch ON (IG)) 7.5s/15s/30s
    Light Control ON Function to light up door inside handle light when the engine switch is ON (IG) and shift position is not P ON / OFF
    I/L ON W/Door Key Unlock ON Function to light the interior light, etc. when the door is unlocked with a transmitter, door key or door lock control switch. ON / OFF
    Mirr-Foot-Lgt Approached ON Door mirror foot light (when approaching vehicle) ON / OFF
    Mirr-Foot-Lgt Unlocked ON Door mirror foot light (when unlocking doors) ON / OFF
    Mirr-Foot-Lgt w/Master SW ON Door mirror foot light (when manually unlocking doors) ON / OFF
    S-Belt-Bkl-Lgt/Door Open ON Seat belt buckle illumination (when door is open) ON / OFF
    S-Belt-Bkl-Lgt/ACC OFF ON Seat belt buckle illumination (when electrical accessories are OFF) ON / OFF
    Mirror Foot Light Time 15s Door mirror foot light illumination duration 0s/7.5s/15s/30s
    Room Light when Aprchd ON Dome light illumination (when approaching vehicle) ON / OFF
    Inside Foot Light ON Interior foot light illumination ON / OFF
    Center Console Spot Light ON Center console spot light ON / OFF

    Light Control 

    DEFAULT SETTING TABLE

    Display Default Contents Setting
    Light Auto OFF Delay 30s Function to keep on lighting the headlight for a certain period of time after closing all the doors with the engine switch turned from ON (IG) to off under the condition that the light control switch is at HEAD or AUTO with the headlight ON OFF / 30s / 60s / 90s
    Sensitivity Normal Function to adjust the sensitivity of lighting illumination*1. Light2 / Light1 / Normal / Dark1 / Dark2
    Disp Ex ON Sen NORMAL Changes brightness when lowering lights such as combination meter indicator light, A/C indicator light, and clock light. Refer to the graphic*2. LIGHT2 / LIGHT1 / NORMAL / DARK1/DARK2
    Disp Ex OFF Sen NORMAL Changes brightness when canceling lowering lights such as combination meter indicator light, A/C indicator light, and clock light. Refer to the graphic*3. LIGHT2 / LIGHT1 / NORMAL / DARK1/DARK2
    DRL Function ON DRL control ON / OFF
    HINT:
    The sensitivity adjustment may be difficult to confirm. Check by driving the customer's vehicle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Light Adjusting Table (1 Of 3)
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