fuel pump LEXUS LS500 2019 Owners Manual
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4 TABLE OF CONTENTS
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 5-6. Using the other interior features
Other interior features .............. 343
Garage door opener.................. 350
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior ................................... 358
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior ..................................... 361
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ..... 364
General maintenance ................ 365
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs ............ 368
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
........................................................... 369
Hood................................................... 371
Positioning a floor jack................ 371
Engine compartment.................. 373
Battery .............................................. 380
Tires ................................................... 382
Replacing the tire .......................... 391
Tire inflation pressure ................. 395
Wheels.............................................. 396
Air conditioning  filter.................. 398
Electronic key battery ................ 399
Checking and replacing fuses
............................................................ 401
Light bulbs ....................................... 404 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in 
an emergency ............................ 406
If the vehicle is trapped in rising 
water .............................................. 407
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
.......................................................... 409
If you think something is wrong
............................................................ 413
Fuel pump shut off system .......... 414
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds...................... 415
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 425
If you have a flat tire .................... 429
If the engine will not start .......... 430
If you lose your keys.................... 432
If the fuel filler door cannot be 
opened .......................................... 432
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly ................................. 433
If the vehicle battery is discharged
.......................................................... 435
If your vehicle overheats ........... 440
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 443
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, 
etc.) ................................................. 446
Fuel information............................ 4556
Maintenance and care 7
When trouble arises
8
Vehicle specifications 
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1894-4. Refueling
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Driving 4-4.Refueling
 Close all the doors and windows, 
and turn the engine switch off.
 Confirm the type of fuel. ■
Fuel types
 P.455■
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehi-
cle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded 
fuel pumps.Opening the fuel tank cap Perform the following steps to open 
the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
WARNING■
When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following  precautions while 
refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may 
result in death or serious injury.
●
After exiting the ve hicle and before 
opening the fuel door, touch an 
unpainted metal surface to discharge 
any static electricity. It is important to 
discharge static electricity before refu-
eling because sparks resulting from 
static electricity can cause fuel vapors 
to ignite while refueling.
●
Always hold the grips on the fuel tank 
cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard 
when the fuel tank cap is loosened. 
Wait until the sound cannot be heard 
before fully removing the cap. In hot 
weather, pressurized fuel may spray 
out the filler neck  and cause injury. ●
Do not allow anyone that has not dis-
charged static electricity from their 
body to come close to an open fuel 
tank. ●
Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are 
harmful if inhaled. ●
Do not smoke while refueling the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite 
and cause a fire. ●
Do not return to the vehicle or touch 
any person or object that is statically 
charged.
This may cause static electricity to 
build up, resulting in a possible ignition 
hazard. ■
When refueling
Observe the following precautions to 
prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel 
tank: ●
Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the 
fuel filler neck. ●
Stop filling the tank after the fuel noz-
zle automatically clicks off. ●
Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■
Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such 
as causing the emission control system to 
operate abnormally or damaging fuel 
system components or the vehicle’s 
painted surface. 
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When trouble arises When trouble arises .
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................. 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in 
an emergency .......................... 406
If the vehicle is trapped in rising 
water............................................ 407
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
........................................................ 409
If you think something is wrong
......................................................... 413
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 414
If a warning light turns on or a 
warning buzzer sounds ........ 415
If a warning message is displayed
........................................................ 425
If you have a flat tire.................. 429
If the engine wi ll not start ....... 430
If you lose your keys ................. 432
If the fuel filler door cannot be 
opened........................................ 432
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly .................... 433
If the vehicle battery is discharged
........................................................ 435
If your vehicle overheats ........ 440
If the vehicle becomes stuck
........................................................ 443 
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414 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Follow the procedure below to restart 
the engine after the system is activated.
1 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or turn it off.
2 Restart the engine.Fuel pump shut off system To minimize the risk of fuel leakage 
when the engine stalls or when an 
airbag inflates upon collision, the 
fuel pump shut off system stops the 
supply of fuel to the engine.
Restarting the engine
NOTICE■
Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the 
ground, the fuel system has been dam-
aged and is in need of repair. Do not 
restart the engine. 
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4558-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications ■
Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may 
be caused by the brand of gasoline you are 
using. If driveability  problems persist, try 
changing the brand of gasoline. If this does 
not correct the problem, consult your Lexus 
dealer. ■
Recommendation of the use of gasoline 
containing detergent additives●
Lexus recommends the use of gasoline 
that contains detergent additives to avoid 
the build-up of engine deposits.●
All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains 
minimum detergent additives to clean 
and/or keep clean intake systems, per 
EPA’s lowest additive s concentration pro-
gram.
●
Lexus strongly recommends the use of 
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more 
information on Top Tier Detergent Gaso-
line and a list of marketers, please go to 
the official websit e www.toptiergas.com.
■
Recommendation of the use of low 
emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as 
ethers and ethanol, as well as reformulated  gasolines, are available in some cities. 
These fuels are typically acceptable for use, 
providing they meet other fuel require-
ments.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the 
formulations allow for reduced vehicle 
emissions. ■
Non-recommendation of the use of 
blended gasoline ●
Use only gasoline containing up to 15% 
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline 
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from  any pump labeled 
E30 (30% ethanol [ ]), E50 (50% 
ethanol [ ]), E85 (85% ethanol [ ]) 
(which are only some examples of fuel 
containing more than 15% ethanol).
●
If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure 
that it has an octane rating no lower than 
91. ●
Lexus does not recommend the use of 
gasoline containing methanol. ■
Non-recommendation of the use of gas-
oline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhanc-
ing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopen-
tadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gas-
oline that contains MMT. If fuel containing 
MMT is used, your emission control system 
may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the 
instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■
If your engine knocks
●
Consult your Lexus dealer.
●
You may occasionally notice light knock-
ing for a short time wh ile accelerating or Fuel information You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.
Select premium unleaded gasoline 
with an octane rating of 91 
(Research Octane Number 96) or 
higher required for optimum 
engine performance and fuel econ-
omy.
If the octane rating is less than 91, 
damage to the engine may occur 
and may void the vehicle warranty.
At minimum, the gasoline you use 
should meet the specifications of 
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. A
B C 
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500 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 If the electronic key does not operate 
properly....................................................... 433
If the engine will not start .......................430
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
......................................................................... 432
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water
......................................................................... 407
If you have a flat tire .................................. 429
If you lose your keys................................. 432
If you think something is wrong ........... 413
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 443
If your vehicle has to  be stopped in an 
emergency ................................................406
If your vehicle needs  to be towed .....409
If your vehicle overheats ........................440
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ...............................166
Compartment ............................................. 373
Engine compartment cover ................. 374
Engine switch.................................................164
Fuel pump shut off system ...................... 414
Hood.................................................................. 371
How to start the engine............................164
Identification number ............................... 447
If the engine will not start .......................430
If your vehicle has to  be stopped in an 
emergency ................................................406
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............164
Overheating.................................................440
Tachometer ............................................. 73, 76
Engine compartment cover .................... 374
Engine coolant
Capacity ......................................................... 449
Checking ........................................................377
Preparing and checking before winter
........................................................................ 300
Engine coolant temperature gauge 73, 76
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 63
Engine oil
Capacity .........................................................448
Checking ....................................................... 375 Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 300
Warning light ................................................ 416
Engine oil maintenance data ...................377
Engine switch ..................................................164
Auto power off function........................... 166
Changing the engine  switch modes . 166
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 
emergency ................................................ 406
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 295
Warning light ................................................ 418
Event data recorder (E DR) ............................7 F
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 222
First-aid kit storage belt ..............................341
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system ............ 384
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid
Automatic transmission ......................... 450
Brake ................................................................. 451
Washer ........................................................... 379
Footwell light ...................................................331
Front automatic air conditioning system
............................................................................313
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ......... 222
Front passenger occupant classification 
system .............................................................. 40
Front seats
Adjustment ....................................................... 119
Cleaning .......................................................... 361
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 130
Head restraints............................................. 135
Memory recall function............................ 133
Power easy access system .................... 130
Refresh system ..............................................124
Seat heaters ..................................................326
Seat position memory .............................. 130
Seat ventilators ............................................326 
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5011-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 501Alphabetical Index
Front side marker light
Light switch ..................................................... 179
Replacing light bulbs................................404
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs................................404
Turn signal lever ........................................... 173
Fuel
Capacity ......................................................... 447
Fuel gauge ............................................... 73, 76
Fuel pump shut off system ...................... 414
Information ....................................................455
Refueling ......................................................... 189
Type.................................................................. 447
Warning light ................................................ 418
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy .............................. 82
Current fuel consumption........................ 82
Fuel filler door
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
......................................................................... 432
Refueling ......................................................... 189
Fuel gauge ..................................................73, 76
Fuel pump shut off system..........................414
Fuses .................................................................. 401
G
Garage door opener ................................. 350
Gauges ........................................................73, 76
Gear Position................................................... 84
G-force............................................................... 84
Glove box ....................................................... 336
Glove box light ............................................. 337
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid ...................107
Head restraints ...............................................135
Headlights
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)
............................................................................ 181
Automatic High Beam system..............182
Light switch ..................................................... 179 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 404
Head-up display.............................................. 87
Driving information display area ........... 87
Driving support system display area ..90
Eco Driving Indicator....................................91
HUD (Head-up display) switch ............89
Navigation system-linked display ........ 87
Pop-up display ...............................................90
Settings...............................................................89
Heated steering wheel .............................. 326
Heaters
Front automatic air conditioning system
........................................................................... 313
Heated steering wheel ............................326
Outside rear view mirrors.......................314
Rear automatic air  conditioning system
.......................................................................... 323
Seat heaters ..................................................326
Height control
Electronically modulated air suspension
.......................................................................... 292
Hill-start assist control ............................... 295
Hood
Open..................................................................371
Pop Up Hood.................................................38
Hooks
Coat hooks ................................................... 344
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 22
Horn ................................................................... 138
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 89
I
I/M test ............................................................ 368
Identification
Engine.............................................................. 447
Vehicle ............................................................446
Ignition switch (engine switch).................164
Auto power off function........................... 166
Changing the engine  switch modes . 166
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 
emergency ................................................ 406
Indicators ........................................................... 70