coolant LEXUS LS500 2018 Owner's Manual

4518-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications containers to help you select the oil you
should use.
Cooling system Capacity 
Engine
2WD models: 11.2 qt. (10.6 L, 9.3 Imp. qt.)
AWD models: 11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp. qt.) 
Intercooler
4.5 qt. (4.3 L, 3.8 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid orga nic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug) Make DENSO EC22HPR-D7
Gap 0.028 in. (0.7 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

4638-1. Specifications
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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

500 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) If the engine will not start ....................... 433
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
......................................................................... 435
If you have a flat tire .................................. 432
If you lose your keys................................. 435
If you think something is wrong ...........416
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 446
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 410
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....... 412
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 443
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............................... 162
Compartment ..............................................377
Engine compartment cover ................. 378
Engine switch................................................ 160
Fuel pump shut off system ...................... 417
Hood................................................................ 375
How to start the engine........................... 160
Identification number ............................... 449
If the engine will not start ....................... 433
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 410
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............ 160
Overheating................................................. 443
Tachometer .............................................69, 72
Engine compartment cover .................... 378
Engine coolant
Capacity ...........................................................451
Checking ........................................................ 381
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 299
Engine coolant temperature gauge 69, 72
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 58
Engine oil
Capacity .........................................................450
Checking ....................................................... 379
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 299
Warning light .................................................419
Engine oil maintenance data ................... 381 Engine switch ................................................. 160
Auto power off function............................162
Changing the engine switch modes ..162
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................................. 410
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 294
Warning light .................................................421
Event data recorder (E DR) ............................7 F
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ...........218
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 340
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system ............ 388
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid
Automatic transmission ..........................452
Brake ................................................................453
Washer .......................................................... 383
Footwell light ................................................. 330
Front air conditioning system ...................313
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ...........218
Front passenger occupant classification
system .............................................................. 40
Front seats
Adjustment ....................................................... 116
Cleaning ........................................................ 365
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ......................... 127
Head restraints..............................................132
Memory recall function............................ 130
Power easy access system ..................... 127
Refresh system ............................................... 121
Seat heaters ..................................................326
Seat position memory ............................... 127
Seat ventilators ............................................326
Front side marker light
Light switch .....................................................175
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Turn signal lever .......................................... 169

502 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Intercooler...................................................... 382
Intercooler coolant
Capacity ...........................................................451
Checking ........................................................ 381
Interior lights.................................................. 330
Front interior light ......................................330
Rear interior light .......................................330
Intuitive parking assist..................... 256, 257
Function .......................................................... 257
Warning message.....................................260 J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack............................ 375
Jam protection function
Electronic roof sunshade.........................146
Moon roof ....................................................... 142
Panoramic moon roof...............................146
Power trunk opener and closer .......... 105
Power windows............................................139
Rear door sunshade ................................ 346
K
Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button
start ..................................................................107
Wireless remote control........................... 94
Keys
Battery-saving function ........................... 108
Electronic key ................................................. 92
Engine switch................................................ 160
If the electronic key does not operate
properly....................................................... 436
If you lose your keys................................. 435
Key number plate ......................................... 92
Keyless entry .........................................96, 107
Mechanical key.............................................. 92
Replacing the battery...............................403
Warning buzzer ...........................................107
Wireless remote control........................... 94 Knee airbags .................................................... 29 L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
Operation ........................................................ 221
Warning messages................................... 229
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA)
Operation ........................................................231
Warning messages................................... 237
Language (multi-information display) .....81
LATCH anchors ............................................. 53
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system)
.......................................................................... 295
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .................................375
Hood lock release lever .........................375
Internal trunk release lever..................... 105
Shift lever ......................................................... 163
Turn signal lever .......................................... 169
Wiper lever .................................................... 180
Lexus climate concierge ............................. 311
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)
.......................................................................... 295
Lexus Enform Safety Connect............... 355
Lexus Safety System+
Automatic High Beam ............................. 178
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ........................... 238, 241
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ...................231
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................. 210
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..........................238
Lexus Safety System+A ..............................187
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ........................... 238, 241
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)....... 218
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...................... 221
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............... 200
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..........................238
License plate lights
Light switch .....................................................175
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408

5091-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 509Alphabetical Index
Brake Override System ......................... 420
Brake system ................................................ 418
Charging system .........................................419
Downshifting .......................................168, 169
Drive-Start Control .................................. 420
Electric power steering ............................ 421
Engine ...............................................................419
High coolant temperature ..................... 418
Intuitive parking assist.................. 263, 423
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)....... 231, 422
Low engine oil pressure...........................419
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).......... 221, 422
Open door.............................................. 97, 99
Open window .............................................. 140
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 257
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ......... 424
Pop Up Hood ............................................. 420
Pre-collision braking......................200, 212
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 423
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...... 423
Seat belt ................................................ 421, 422
Warning lights................................................ 418
ABS .................................................................. 420
Brake hold operated indicator ........... 425
Brake Override System ......................... 420
Brake system ................................................ 418
Charging system .........................................419
Drive-Start Control .................................. 420
Electric power steering ............................ 421
High coolant temperature ..................... 418
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator423
LKA indicator .............................................. 422
Low engine oil pressure...........................419
Low fuel level ................................................. 421
LTA indicator ............................................... 422
Malfunction indicator lamp.....................419
Master warning light ................................ 425
Parking brake indicator .......................... 425
PKSB OFF indicator ................................ 424
Pop Up Hood ............................................. 420
Pre-collision system ................................. 424
RCD OFF indicator ................................. 423 RCTA OFF indicator ............................... 423
Seat belt reminder light................. 421, 422
Slip indicator ................................................. 424
SRS ..................................................................... 419
Tire pressure ................................................ 422
Warning messages ..................................... 428
Warning reflector storage belt.............. 340
Washer
Checking ...................................................... 383
Preparing and checking before winter
..........................................................................299
Switch................................................................180
Washing and waxing.................................. 362
Weight
Cargo capacity ............................................ 158
Load limits ...................................................... 158
Weight............................................................ 448
Wheels
Replacing wheels ...................................... 396
Size ....................................................................454
Window lock switch ...................................... 141
Windows
Power windows ........................................... 139
Rear window defogger.............................314
Washer ............................................................180
Windshield wiper de-icer ..........................319
Windshield wipers
Position............................................................. 183
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 180
Winter driving tips....................................... 299
Wireless remote control
Battery-Saving Function..........................108
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 94
Replacing the battery .............................. 403