LEXUS LS500 2020 Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ........................................ 29
Pop Up Hood ................................... 37
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 39
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 44
1-2. Child safety Riding with children........................ 45
Child restraint systems ................. 45
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 58
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 63
Alarm.................................................... 65
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 68
Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models) ........................... 73
Gauges and meters (F SPORT models) ............................................. 76
Multi-information display............. 80
Head-up display .............................. 87
Fuel consumption information ..... 913-1. Key information
Keys ....................................................... 96
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 100
Trunk .................................................. 104
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ............................................. 111
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................... 119
Power rear seat .............................. 125
Driving position memory ........... 130
Rear seat position memory........ 134
Head restraints .............................. 135
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 139
Inside rear view mirror ............... 140
Outside rear view mirrors........... 141
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................. 143
Moon roof ........................................ 146
Panoramic moon roof ................. 148
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle........................ 154
Cargo and luggage........................ 161
Vehicle load limits......................... 163
Trailer towing.................................. 163
Dinghy towing ................................ 164
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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4-2. Driving proceduresEngine (ignition) switch .............. 165
Automatic transmission.............. 169
Turn signal lever............................. 175
Parking brake ................................. 176
Brake Hold....................................... 178
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 180
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................................................ 183
Windshield wipers and washer ............................................................ 185
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 190
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + A............ 192
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ........ 199
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System +
A) ..................................................... 205
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System +
2.0)................................................... 216
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................................... 223
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)........ 226
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 238
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range.......................... 241
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 251
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........................................................... 257
Intuitive parking assist ................ 259
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) function .......................................... 266
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function .......................................... 270PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
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Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ............................ 279
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ......... 285
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ..................... 289
Driving mode select switch ......292
Electronically modulated air sus- pension .......................................... 294
Driving assist systems ................ 297
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ....................... 303
5-1. Remote Touch/Display Remote Touch............................... 308
Center Display............................... 310
Rear Multi Operation Panel ..... 312
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge......... 315
5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system .............................................. 317
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 327
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 33
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5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ........................... 334
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 338
Trunk features ............................... 343
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5-6. Using the other interior featuresOther interior features .............. 346
Garage door opener.................. 354
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................... 362
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 365
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 368
General maintenance ................ 369
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 372
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 373
Hood.................................................. 375
Positioning a floor jack............... 375
Engine compartment.................. 377
Battery .............................................. 385
Tires ................................................... 387
Replacing the tire ......................... 395
Tire inflation pressure ................. 399
Wheels.............................................. 400
Air conditioning filter..................402
Electronic key battery ................ 403
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................... 405
Light bulbs ....................................... 4087-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ..................... 410
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 410
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ................................................. 411
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................................ 413
If you think something is wrong ............................................................ 417
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 418
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds...................... 419
If a warning messa ge is displayed
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If you have a flat tire .................... 433
If the engine will not start .......... 434
If you lose your keys.................... 436
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 436
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 437
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................................... 439
If your vehicle overheats ........... 444
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 447
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 450
Fuel information............................ 459
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7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications

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Tire information..............................461
8-2. Customization Customizable features............... 470
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 484
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 486
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French).................... 486
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French).......... 488
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........................................................... 496
Alphabetical Index....................... 499
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Please note that this manual applies to
all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this man-
ual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Lexus policy
of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehi-
cle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and
equipment.
Approximately five hours after the
engine is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle
for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and,
it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare
parts and accessories for Lexus vehi-
cles are currently available in the mar-
ket. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not
responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any dam-
age they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Lexus
vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified
with non-genuine Lexus products.
Modification with non-genuine Lexus
products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even vio-
late governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modifica-
tion may not be covered under war-
ranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way
radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as:
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Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
 Lexus Safety System + A
 Lexus Safety System + 2.0
 Anti-lock brake system
 Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
agement
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus
dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installa-
tion of a mobile two-way radio system.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after
turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way
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The vehicle is equipped with sophisti-
cated computers that will record cer-
tain data, such as:
• Engine speed / Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving assist systems
• Images from the cameras
Your vehicle is equipped with cameras.
Contact your Lexus dealer for the location
of recording cameras.
The recorded data varies according to
the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped.
These computers do not record con-
versations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain
situations.
 Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data
recorded in these computers to Lexus
without notification to you.
Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in this
computer to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and
improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to
a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehi-
cle is leased
• In response to an of ficial request by the
police, a court of law or a government agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
 To learn more abou t the vehicle data
collected, used and shared by
Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
.
If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if
you have subscribed to those services,
please refer to the Lexus Enform
Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data
collected and its usage.
To learn more about the vehicle data
collected, used and shared by Lexus,
please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
.
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such
as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynam-
ics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less.
Vehicle data recording
Usage of data collected through
Lexus Enform (U.S.mainland on-
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The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and pas- senger safety belts were buck-
led/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, spe-
cial equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In
addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
 Disclosure of the EDR data
Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in
an EDR to a third party except when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner
(or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is
obtained • In response to an official request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Lexus may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
The SRS airbag, seat belt pretensioner
devices and Pop Up Hood system in
your Lexus contain explosive chemi-
cals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the
airbags, seat belt pretensioners and
Pop Up Hood micro gas generators
left as they are, this may cause an acci-
dent such as fire. Be sure to have the
systems of the SRS airbag, seat belt
pretensioner and Pop Up Hood micro
gas generators removed and disposed
of by a qualified service shop or by
your Lexus dealer before you scrap
your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-
ouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may
contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pre-
tensioners, Pop Up Hood system, and
wireless remote control batteries.
Scrapping of your Lexus
Perchlorate Material

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WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive
your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your
ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time,
impair judgment and reduce coordina-
tion, which could lead to an accident that
could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defen-
sively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and
be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full
attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting con-
trols, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with
resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding chil-
dren’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle, and never allow children to have
or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure
themselves by playing with the windows,
the moon roof, or other features of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Reading this manual
Explains symbols used in this man-
ual.
Symbols in this manual
SymbolsMeanings
WARNING:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause death or serious
injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause damage to or a
malfunction in the vehi-
cle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or
working procedures. Fol-
low the steps in numeri-
cal order.
Symbols in illustrations
SymbolsMeanings
Indicates the action
(pushing, turning, etc.)
used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of
an operation (e.g. a lid
opens).
SymbolsMeanings
Indicates the component
or position being
explained.
Means Do not, Do not do
this , or Do not let this
happen .