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📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
Coverage Scope:
Complete vehicle repair and service
Page Count
Estimated Pages:
Thousands (Digital Format)
Manual Type
Type:
Official Factory Service Manual (FSM)
Language
Language:
English
Format
Format:
Software/Digital (Likely PDF or proprietary viewer)
📖 Manual Coverage
Systems Covered
Engine:
4.6L V8 (1UR-FE) diagnostics, repair, overhaul
Transmission:
8-speed Automatic (8-speed Direct Shift-Automatic Transmission) operation, maintenance, repair
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC)
Brake Assist:
Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Cruise Control:
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Optional)
Passive Features
Airbags:
Driver and front passenger airbags, front side airbags, front and rear curtain shield airbags, driver's knee airbag
Seatbelts:
3-point front and rear seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters
Child Seat Anchors:
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Display Size:
7-inch touch screen (standard), 8-inch optional
Navigation System:
DVD-based navigation with voice recognition
Audio System:
Premium Mark Levinson audio system (optional, 15 speakers, 450W)
Driver Assistance
Parking Assist:
Front and rear parking sensors, backup camera
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Optional feature, capable of maintaining a set distance from the vehicle ahead
Lane Keep Assist:
Optional Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system
Pre Collision System:
Optional Pre-Collision System (PCS) with radar cruise control
Connectivity
Bluetooth:
Bluetooth hands-free phone and streaming audio capability
Usb Auxiliary Input:
Auxiliary audio jack (standard), USB input (optional, often integrated with infotainment)
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first (using synthetic oil)
Engine Air Filter Replacement:
Inspect every 15,000 miles, replace as needed (or every 30,000 miles)
Cabin Air Filter Replacement:
Inspect every 15,000 miles, replace as needed (or every 15,000-30,000 miles)
Spark Plug Replacement:
Iridium spark plugs: 120,000 miles
Transmission Fluid Change:
Check condition periodically, replace as per severe service schedule or based on fluid analysis (often considered 'lifetime' by some, but regular inspection recommended)
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type:
SAE 0W-20 Synthetic (API SN or ILSAC GF-5 compliant)
Engine Oil Capacity:
9.7 US Quarts (9.2 Liters)
Coolant Type:
Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) - Pink
Brake Fluid Type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Power Steering Fluid:
Consult manual for specific type, typically Dexron III or equivalent synthetic ATF
Known Issues
Common Complaints:
Water pump leaks (early models), carbon buildup on intake valves (direct injection engines), HVAC actuator failures, occasional infotainment system glitches
Air Suspension Concerns:
Potential for air spring leaks or compressor failure over time, particularly in humid climates.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Lexus Founding:
Established in 1989 as Toyota's luxury division, aiming to compete with established European luxury brands.
Model Evolution
Ls Generation 1:
First generation LS 400 (XF10) introduced in 1989, setting a benchmark for luxury, quietness, and reliability.
Ls Generation 2:
Second generation LS 430 (XF20) introduced in 1999, offering increased size, styling, and technology.
Ls Generation 3:
Third generation LS 460 (XF40) introduced for the 2007 model year, marking a significant technological leap with its 8-speed transmission and available advanced features.
Production
Assembly Location:
Tahara Plant, Tahara, Aichi, Japan
Production Years:
2006 - 2017 (for XF40 platform)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Vehicle Awards:
J.D. Power and Associates awards for Initial Quality Study (IQS) and Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) in its class.
Critical Acclaim:
Widely praised by automotive journalists for its refinement, quietness, and advanced technology upon release.
Certifications
Safety Certifications:
Meets or exceeds all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
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