slybydesig

I am new to this forum. I do not own a Lexus, but I have been given the honor to learn how to drive, use a brand New LS460. .

I know it sounds crazy. I am part of several other Auto Forums Benzworld.org and Nicoclub.com, because car talk and learning are my thing. Most likely I will see the LS460 this weekend. So, what's some of the first things I should look into about this dynamic machine?

encore888

Welcome to CL!!! Wow you are a new driver, using an LS? That's a rather large car to practice on, I would definitely recommend being very careful, also when going over bumps/dips, to slow down and avoid hitting the underside of the vehicle. For myself, we learned driving using something more modest, like a Toyota Corolla.

It's great to be part of multiple car forums and learn from each. Now as for the LS 460, what features are you interested in? The gadgets, luxury features, etc? There is plenty to talk about.

Gojirra99

Learning to drive in a LS460 ?? Lucky you Welcome to the forum!

Nospinzone

Hello and welcome!

If at all possible I would strongly recommend that you get the manuals and read as much as you can before driving the vehicle. There is also a CD and DVD you can review as well.

Keep the shiney side up!

rominl

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put the car in D and drive. all the gadgets and other crap are last things to learn in driving

Johnny

Does that include the brake pedal?

slybydesig

I must have posted my original request wrong. Sorry about that. I am not learning how to drive in a LS460. My boss wants me to learn as much as I can about the LS460 then teach it to him. Being that he runs a big company he really doesn't have time for trial and error. I consult people on cars, because I am a self proclaimed car guy. I specially appreciate full size luxury cars.

I own a 1994 Q45T Pearl White. Previous was a E320 Metallic Black. Nothing compared to the LS460, but they are/where my starter cars. I can't afford a LS460, but have been given the opportunity to learn as much about this beauty as possible. I am also smart enough to know that forums are the best place to start. I will view the CD's and DVD's but there is nothing like user testimony to get you right in the mix.

rominl

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HAHHAHAA damn........ you totally made a very wrong impression on all of us!

junjdm

welcome to the club...you will learn lots here....

encore888

Ah, ok. Well, some of the gadgets...definitely practice the APGS (automatic parking), the Brake Hold function, and if the car is so equipped, radar cruise. Also the navigation, memory settings...just some off the top of my head...

slybydesig

Thank you

So he is giving me all the manuals, cd's and dvd's. I have to study these things in and out. Has anybody ever heard of some being hired to do something like this? .

Its still a dream come true. I watched the Top Gear episode with the LS460 in it, sweeeet. Ya'll are very fortunate to own one of these cars. Last weekend he took delivery of the car. So this weekend I hope to get all what I need to get this started. I detail cars on the weekends, so I suspect he will have me detail this one, seeing as I have detailed all his top end vehicles. I will keep ya'll posted in the mean time I will get all the info I can and post it. I am sure he is going to ask me a million questions and I want to be able to tell him.

Actually I remember him asking me what kind of car he should get next a couple of months ago. I told him the LS460 would make a great upgrade from his current ES which I think is an 06. I am happy he trust my ability to learn cars really quick and give him advice on car care, best drive and such. I just did the same for a friend who purchased a C230 Kompressor which was extremely nice.

slybydesig

Ok, I now have all the manuals to my boss's LS460. I will post specs and such. I just got it today. I am going to study this thing in and out. He wanted me to hold on to the car, but I told him, let me study as much as I can then let me hold the car. One thing he and I noticed is it did not come with a cd. Is there a way to obtain this CD or DVD with little hassle? Thank you

Johnny

The manual is not supplied with a DVD.

If you want its contents online, go to the Lexus website, register and you'll gain access to it and other aids there.

slybydesig

I am revising my original request to assistants with the blue tooth. I had problems and after going back and forth with my boss's phone I have figured out that his phone doesn't allow for incoming blue tooth connectivity. I assumed it was the device and connected by Blackberry 8800 easily. His phone would not pair with my own. I have followed all the steps with his phone and his phone will not prompt for key code entry. I have a meeting tomorrow with our corporate carrier rep to get him a new phone. I have programmed his beach house gate and corporate office gate already. I guess whats important is to teach him how to turn off and on blue tooth because blue tooth uses up battery strength and leaving it on also has security risk.