LEXUS LS500 2021 Owners Manual
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Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that fol-
lows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assem-
bly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter (Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim
by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
The load on an individual ti re that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle normal load on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight
(distributed in accor dance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components in
the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend
to the beads are laid at alternate angles substan-
tially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the
tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner
of the tire extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim
system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges
pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit
on the underside of the rim in a manner that
encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the
tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operat e at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe layer(s) forming the in side surface of a tubeless
tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire
Tire related termMeaning
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Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material in
the carcass
Intended outboard sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bear s manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall
of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical
tire that has a particular side that must always face
outward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightwe ight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a
given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissi-
ble inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire
may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimen-
sion requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, including elevations due
to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb.
or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-c oated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Tire related termMeaning
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Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the
traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend
to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operat e at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136
Standard Referenc e Test Tire, when using the snow
traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00,
Standard Test Method fo r Single Wheel Driving
Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Cov-
ered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine
Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Test rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may
be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with
the road
Tread ribA tread section running ci rcumferentially around a
tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Tire related termMeaning
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*: Table 1 -Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various desig-nated seating capacities
Treadwear indicators (TWI)
The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees
of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
Designated seating capac- ity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load, Num- ber of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 1552 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 2072 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
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■Changing by using the meter con-
trol switches
1 Press or to select .
2 Operate the meter control
switches to select the desired item
to be customized.
3 According to the display, select the
desired setting and then press .
To go back to the previous screen or exit
the customize mode, press .
■Changing by using the Remote
Touch
1 Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
2 Select “Setup” on the menu screen
and select “Vehicle”.
3 Select “Vehicle Customization” or
“Drive Mode Customization”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to
the list of settings that can be changed for
details.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer
to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN- UAL”.
■Changing by using the Rear Multi
Operation Panel (if equipped)
1 Display the home screen on the
Rear Multi Operation Panel and
then touch “Seat”.
2 Touch “Left” or “Right”.
3 Touch .
4 Touch a button to change the set-
ting.
■When customizing using the Remote
Touch
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the
parking brake, and shift the shift position to
P. Also, to prevent battery discharge, leave
the engine running while customizing the
features.
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of
electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to your preferences. The
settings of these features can be
changed by using the meter control
switches, the Remote Touch, Rear
Multi Operation Panel or at your
Lexus dealer.
Customizing vehicle features
WARNING
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running
during customization, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with ade-
quate ventilation. In a closed area such as
a garage, exhaust gases including harm-
ful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect
and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that
the engine is running while customizing
features.
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Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being cus-
tomized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch
Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches
Settings that can be changed using the Rear Multi Operation Panel (if
equipped)
Settings that can be changed by your Lexus dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
■Seat belts ( P.24)
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with Active Assist for seat belts
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P.75, 78, 82)
Customizable features
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Easy Access Buckle*1OnOff———O
Retraction of front seat belts
when vehicle speed reaches
approximately 12 mph (20
km/h)
*2
OnOff———O
Retraction of front seat belt
when corresponding front
door is opened or seat belt is
released
*2
OnOff———O
Function*1Default settingCustomized set-ting
LanguageEnglishFrenchOO——Spanish
Units*2miles (MPG)
km (km/L)
OO——km (L/100 km)
miles (MPG Imperial)
A
B
C
D
ABCD
ABCD
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*1: For details about each function: P.87
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3:F SPORT models
■Head-up Display* ( P.89)
Drive information 1
Current fuel con-
sumption
Customizable
items: P.84—O——
Average fuel
economy (after reset)
Drive information 2
Distance (driving range)
Average vehicle speed (after reset)
Clock12-hour display24-hour display—O——
Pop-up displayOnOff—O——
Accent colorColor 1Color 2OO——
Rev indicator*35000 r/min.
2000 - 6400 r/min.
—O——
Off
Rev peak*3OnOff—O——
Eco Driving Indicator LightOnOff—O——
Suggestion functionOn
On (when the vehicle is stopped)
O——O
Off
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Gauge informationTachometer
Eco Driving Indi-cator
—O——
No content
Function*1Default settingCustomized set- tingABCD
ABCD
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*:If equipped
■Door lock (P.102, 106, 442)
Route guidance to destina-
tion/street name
*OnOff—O——
Driving support system dis-
playOnOff—O——
Compass*OnOff—O——
Audio system operation sta-
tusOnOff—O——
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Unlocking using a mechani-
cal key
Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two step
All doors
unlocked in one step
———O
Automatic door locking func-
tionShift position
linked door lock- ing operationOff
O——OSpeed linked door locking operation
Automatic door unlocking
function
Shift position linked door
unlocking opera- tionOff
O——ODriver’s door linked door
unlocking opera- tion
Locking/unlocking of the
trunk when all doors are
locked/unlocked
OnOff———O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-tingABCD
ABCD
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■Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
( P.102, 113)
■Smart access system with push-button start ( P.102, 113)
■Wireless remote control ( P.100, 102, 106)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Operating signal (Buzzers)5OffO——O1 to 7
Operation signal (Emer-
gency flashers)OnOffO——O
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being unlocked
60 seconds
Off
O——O30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOnOff———O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Smart access system with
push-button startOnOff———O
Smart door unlockingDriver’s doorAll the doorsO——O
Time elapsed before unlock-
ing all the door when gripping
and holding the driver’s door
handle
2 seconds
Off
———O1.5 seconds
2.5 seconds
Number of consecutive door
lock operations2 timesAs many as desired———O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Wireless remote controlOnOff———O
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two step
All doors
unlocked in one step
O——O
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD