wheel LEXUS LS500 2018 Owners Manual

4638-1. Specifications
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 8
Vehicle specifications 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 distribution Distribution 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
Rim A 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 designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim
by style or code
Rim width Nominal 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 de signated 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 twoTire related term Meaning

466 8-1. Specifications
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 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 su bstantially 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
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separation The 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 Li ne on Snow-and Ice-Cov-
ered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine
Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Test rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may
be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact with
the road
Tread rib A tread section running ci rcumferentially around a
tire
Tread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcassTire related term Meaning

4678-1. Specifications
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 8
Vehicle specifications *
: Table 1 -Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various desig-
nated seating capacitiesTreadwear indicators (TWI) The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees
of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testingTire related term Meaning
Designated seating capac-
ity, Number of occupants Vehicle normal load, Num-
ber of occupants Occupant distribution in a
normally loaded vehicle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in
third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second seat, 2
in third seat, 1 in fourth seat

474 8-2. Customization
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) *
:If equipped ■
Driving position memory ( → P.127)
■
Outside rear view mirrors ( → P.137)Door linked rear seat with
ottoman seatback position for
exiting *
More upright
than upright posi-
tion Upright position — — O —
Shift-linked rear seat reclining
function On Off — — — O
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Selecting doors linked to the
memory recall function Driver’s door All doors — — — O
Driver’s seat slide movement
when exiting the vehicle Full Off
O — — O
Partial
Driver’s seat height move-
ment when exiting the vehicle Off Full
O — — O
Partial
Front passenger’s seat move-
ment when exiting the vehicle On Off — — — O
Steering wheel movement Tilt only Off
O — — OTelescopic only
Tilt and telescopic
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Automatic mirror folding and
extending operation Linked to the
locking/ unlock-
ing of the doors Off
— — — OLinked to opera-
tion of the engine
switchFunction Default setting Customized set-
ting A B C D
A B C D
A B C D

476 8-2. Customization
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) ■
PCS (Pre-Collision System) and FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) *
( → P.200,
210, 218) *
:If equipped ■
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) *
( → P.221)
*
:If equipped
■
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) *
( → P.231)Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
and FCTA function On Off — O — —
Adjust alert timing Middle Far
— O — —
Near
Pedestrian alert *
and FCTA
function On Off — O — —
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Lane centering function On Off — O — —
Steering assist function On Off — O — —
Alert type Steering wheel
vibration Buzzer — O — —
Alert sensitivity High Standard — O — —
Vehicle sway warning func-
tion On Off — O — —
Vehicle sway warning sensi-
tivity Standard High
— O — —
Low
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Lane centering function Off On — O — —
Steering assist function On Off — O — —
Alert type Steering wheel
vibration Buzzer — O — —
Alert sensitivity Standard High — O — — A B C D
A B C D
A B C D

480 8-2. Customization
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) *
:If equipped ■
Heated steering wheel *
( → P.326)*
:If equipped
■
Illumination ( → P.330)Left-hand rear seat tempera-
ture preference in automatic
mode *
Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O — — O
Right-hand rear seat tem-
perature preference in auto-
matic mode *
Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O — — O
Engine switch linked auto-
matic activation of the
left-hand rear seat
heater/ventilator *
Off On O — — O
Engine switch linked auto-
matic activation of the
right-hand rear seat
heater/ventilator *
Off On O — — O
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Steering wheel heating pref-
erence in automatic mode Standard -2 (low) to 2
(high) O — — O
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off 15 seconds Off
O — — O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned off On Off — — — O
Operation when the doors
are unlocked On Off — — — OFunction Default setting Customized set-
ting A B C D
A B C D
A B C D

482 8-3. Initialization
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 8-3.Initialization
*
:If equippedItems to initialize The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
List of items to initialize Item When to initialize Reference
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) *
• After reconnecting or changing the
battery P.275
Message indicating
maintenance is
required • After maintenance is performed P.368
Oil maintenance • After maintenance is performed P.381
Tire pressure warning
system • When the tire inflation pressure is
changed, such as when changing trav-
eling speed or load weight.
• When the tire inflation pressure is
changed, such as when the tire size is
changed.
• When rotating the tires.
• After performing the transmitter ID
code registration procedure. P.392
Lexus parking assist
monitor *
• Battery has been reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved
while the battery was being reinstalled.
• Battery power is low. Refer to the “NAVI-
GATION AND MUL-
TIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
Panoramic view moni-
tor *
• Battery has been reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved
while the battery was being reinstalled.
• Battery power is low. Refer to the “NAVI-
GATION AND MUL-
TIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.

494 What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)  If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( → P.435)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( → P.435)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( → P.403)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode? When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( →
P.162 )
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle? When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
 The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( → P.108)  Is the child-protector lock set? The rear door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. ( →
P.99 )
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( → P.104)
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( → P.160)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( → P.107)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( → P.160)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. ( →
P.437 )
 Is the battery discharged? If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong The engine does not start

4951-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 495What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
( → P.438)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( → P.160)
 Is the window lock switch pressed? The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( →
P.141 )
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY mode for a period of
time. ( → P.162)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing Are the driver and the front passenger
wearing the seat belts? ( →
P.421 )
 The parking brake indicator is on Is the parking brake released? ( →
P.170 )
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( → P.418, 428)  Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm? The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( →
P.60 )
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display? Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( →
P.428 )
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.418, 428.
 Slow down the vehicle, drive with The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire

498 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ..........71, 75
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).........................251 C
Card key ............................................................ 92
Care
Aluminum wheels ...................................... 362
Exterior ........................................................... 362
Interior .............................................................365
Seat belts........................................................365
Cargo capacity.............................................. 158
Cargo net ....................................................... 339
Center Display ............................................. 306
Chains ..............................................................300
Child restraint system
Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 49
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 40
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation
method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety
Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Battery precautions ......................385, 442
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions................................................ 326
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................143
Panoramic moon roof precautions .... 147
Power window lock switch.......................141
Power window precautions .................. 140
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 99
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions ...............................................................404
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45 Trunk precautions.......................................100
Child-protectors............................................. 99
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ......................................362
Exterior............................................................362
Interior ............................................................ 365
Radar sensor .............................. 190, 191, 197
Seat belts ....................................................... 365
Clock ................................................ 69, 72, 344
Clock light ...................................................... 330
Coat hooks..................................................... 343
Coin holder .................................................... 336
Condenser ..................................................... 382
Console box .................................................. 337
Consumption screen .................................... 87
Cooling system.............................................. 381
Engine overheating................................... 443
Cornering lights ............................................. 177
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ........................... 238, 241
Cup holders ................................................... 336
Current fuel consumption .......................... 78
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features .............................. 468
D
Daytime running light system ................... 175
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors.......................314
Rear window ..................................................314
Windshield ......................................................314
Differential
Front differential oi l............. .............. .........452
Rear differential oil......... .......... ........... .......453
Dimension ...................................................... 448
Dinghy towing.................................................159
Display
Center Display ........................................... 306
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ........................................241
Head-up display............................................83