high LEXUS LS500 2019 Owners Manual

464 8-1. Specifications
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 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

474 8-2. Customization
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 *1
:Except for Canada *2
: If equipped■
PCS (Pre-Collision System) and FC TA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) *
(  P.204,
215, 222) *
:If equipped ■
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (vehicles with Lexus Safety System + A) (  P.225)
■
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (vehicles with Lexus Safety System + 2.0)
(  P.225) 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 — —
Lane change 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 On Off — O — —
Steering assist function On Off — O — — A B C D
A B C D
A B C D

4758-2. Customization
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 8
Vehicle specifications ■
RSA (Road Sign Assist) *
(  P.247)
*
:If equipped
■
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) *
(  P.250)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
RSA (Road Sign Assist) On Off — O — —
Excess speed notification
method Display only No notification
— O — —
Display and
buzzer
Excess speed notification
level 1 mph (2 km/h) 3 mph (5 km/h)
— O — —
5 mph (10 km/h)
Other notifications method
(No-entry notification) Display only No notification
— O — —
Display and
buzzer
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) On Off — O — —
Outside rear view mirror indi-
cator brightness Bright Dim — O — —Function Default setting Customized set-
ting A B C D
A B C D
A B C D

4778-2. Customization
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 8
Vehicle specifications ■
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) *
(  P.270)*
:If equipped ■
Driving mode select switch (  P.289)*
:If equipped ■
Electronically modulated air suspension *
(  P.291)
*
:If equipped
■
Automatic air conditioning system (  P.313)Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) function On Off — O — —
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Powertrain control in custom
mode *
Normal Power
O — — —
Eco
Chassis control in custom
mode *
Normal Sport
O — — —
Comfort
Air conditioning operation in
custom mode *
Normal Eco O — — —
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Vehicle height control On Off — O — —
Ingress/egress height control
function On Off — O — —
Vehicle height when parked Normal High — O — —
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
A/C auto switch operation On Off O — — O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity Standard -3 to 3 O — — O A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D

478 8-2. Customization
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 ■
Seat heater/seat ventilators *1
(  P.326)
*1
: If equipped *2
: Vehicles without power rear seat
■
Heated steering wheel *
(  P.326)*
:If equipped Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Driver’s seat temperature
preference in automatic
mode Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O — — O
Passenger’s seat tempera-
ture preference in automatic
mode Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O — — O
Left-hand rear seat tempera-
ture preference in automatic
mode *1
Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O — — O
Right-hand rear seat tem-
perature preference in auto-
matic mode *1
Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O — — O
Engine switch linked auto-
matic activation of the
left-hand rear seat
heater/ventilator *2
Off On O — — O
Engine switch linked auto-
matic activation of the
right-hand rear seat
heater/ventilator *2
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 A B C D
A B C D

484 9-1. For owners
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 9-1.For owners
 Déroulez la sangle diagonale de
telle sorte qu'elle passe bien sur
l'épaule, sans pour autant être en
contact avec le cou ou glisser de
l'épaule.
 Placez la sangle abdominale le plus
bas possible sur les hanches.
 Réglez la position du dossier de
siège. Asseyez-vous le dos droit et
calez-vous bien dans le siège.
 Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de sécu-
rité.Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying the Lexus Division of
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
(Toll-free: 1-800-25-LEXUS).
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Lexus
Division of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Ave, S.E., Washington, DC
20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from
http://www.safercar.gov . Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners (in French) The following is a French explana-
tion of seat belt instructions
extracted from the seat belt section
in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more
detailed seat belt instructions in
English.
Utilisation correcte des cein-
tures de sécurité

4971-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 497Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index A
A/C
Air conditioning filter ...............................398
Front automatic air conditioning system
...........................................................................313
Micro dust and pollen filter.....................319
Rear automatic air conditioning system
......................................................................... 323
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 294
Warning light ................................................. 417
Active stabilizer suspension system .... 295
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .. 181
Adaptive Variable Suspension System295
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .. 181
Air conditioning filter ................................. 398
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ...............................398
Front automatic air conditioning system
...........................................................................313
Micro dust and pollen filter.....................319
Rear automatic air conditioning system
......................................................................... 323
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions..................... 31
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 34
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-
tions ...................................................................32
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 34
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 40
General airbag precautions ................... 34
Locations of airbags.................................... 29
Modification and disposal of airbags ..37
Side airbag operating conditions ..........32
Side airbag precautions ............................ 34
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions.......................................................32
Side and curtain shield airbags precau-
tions .................................................................. 34
SRS airbags ..................................................... 29 SRS warning light........................................ 416
Alarm ................................................................... 65
Warning buzzer .......................................... 415
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 55
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start)..........................................111
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 294
Warning light .................................................417
Approach warning...................................... 243
Armrest............................................................ 344
Assist grips ..................................................... 344
Audio system-linked display ...................... 85
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 180
Automatic High Beam ................................182
Automatic light control system................ 179
Automatic transmission .............................. 167
M mode ............................................................ 172
Paddle shift switches ...... .......... ..........171, 172
Snow mode...................................................... 171
Auxiliary boxes ................................... 339, 341
Average fuel economy................................. 82
Average vehicle speed ................................ 82
B
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 404
Battery
Battery checking ....................................... 380
If the battery is discharged ....................435
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 300
Warning light ................................................ 416
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 250
Boost gauge...................................................... 83
Brake
Brake hold ....................................................... 177
Fluid........................................................ 379, 451
Parking brake ................................................174
Warning light ................................................ 415
Brake assist .................................................... 294
Break-in tips.................................................... 155

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

502 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Initialization
Items to initialize .......................................... 481
Maintenance .................................... 364, 377
Power windows............................................ 142
Tire pressure warning system ............ 388
Inside door handle lights ............................331
Inside rear view mirror ................................139
Instrument panel light control ........... 75, 79
Intercooler...................................................... 378
Intercooler coolant
Capacity ......................................................... 449
Checking ........................................................377
Interior lights....................................................331
Front interior light ........................................331
Rear interior light .........................................331
Intuitive parking assist..................... 255, 257
Function .......................................................... 257
Warning message..................................... 259
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack.............................. 371
Jam protection function
Electronic roof sunshade.........................149
Moon roof .......................................................145
Panoramic moon roof...............................149
Power trunk opener and closer .......... 109
Power windows............................................ 142
Rear door sunshade ................................ 347
K
Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button
start ..................................................................... 111
Wireless remote control........................... 98
Keys
Battery-saving function ..............................112
Electronic key ................................................. 96
Engine switch.................................................164
If the electronic key does not operate
properly....................................................... 433 If you lose your keys ................................. 432
Key number plate .........................................96
Keyless entry .......................................... 100, 111
Mechanical key .............................................. 96
Replacing the battery .............................. 399
Warning buzzer ............................................ 112
Wireless remote control ...........................98
Knee airbags .................................................... 29 L
Lane change assist function .................... 225
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
Operation ...................................................... 225
Warning messages................................... 237
Language (multi-information display) ... 85
LATCH anchors ............................................. 53
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system)
.......................................................................... 295
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever ...................................371
Hood lock release lever ...........................371
Internal trunk release lever..................... 109
Shift lever ..........................................................167
Turn signal lever ...........................................173
Wiper lever .................................................... 184
Lexus climate concierge ............................. 311
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)
.......................................................................... 295
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 58
Lexus Safety System + 2.0
Automatic High Beam ............................. 182
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ...................................... 237
LTA(Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................. 215
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......................... 247
Lexus Safety System + A ............................. 191
Automatic High Beam ............................. 182
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................... 237, 247
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)...... 222
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................... 225

5031-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 503Alphabetical Index
PCS (Pre-Collision System)................ 204
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......................... 247
License plate lights
Light switch ..................................................... 179
Replacing light bulbs................................404
Light bulbs
Replacing .......................................................404
Lights
Automatic High Beam system..............182
Front interior lights .................................... 332
Front personal lights................................. 333
Headlight switch .......................................... 179
Interior lights...................................................331
Interior lights list............................................331
Rear interior lights ..................................... 332
Rear personal lights.................................. 333
Replacing light bulbs................................404
Trunk lid light................................................. 108
Trunk light....................................................... 108
Turn signal lever ........................................... 173
Vanity lights .................................................. 347
Welcome light illumination control ... 180
Lock steering column ..................................164
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
Operation...................................................... 225
Warning messages .................................. 237
Luggage mats ............................................... 340
M
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................369
General maintenance .............................365
Maintenance data...................................... 446
Maintenance requirements .................. 364
Malfunction indicator lamp .......................416
Master warning light .................................. 422
Menu icons..........................................................81
Meter
Changing the main meter location .....80
Clock .......................................................... 73, 76
Indicators .......................................................... 70
Instrument panel light control ........75, 79 Meter control switches ............................... 81
Meters.........................................................73, 76
Multi-information display ......................... 80
Settings...............................................................85
Units.....................................................................84
Warning lights .............................................. 415
Warning message .....................................425
Micro dust and pollen filter .......................319
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 139
Outside rear view mirror defoggers
............................................................................314
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 140
Vanity mirrors .............................................. 347
Moon roof
Door lock linked moon roof operation
................................................................. 145, 149
Jam protection function ........................... 145
Operation ....................................................... 145
Multi-information display ............................ 80
Audio system-linked display ...................85
Boost gauge ....................................................83
Drive information 1/Drive information 2
............................................................................. 82
Driving information display ...................... 82
Driving support system information dis-
play....................................................................85
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ...................................... 237
Eco Driving Indicator..................................83
Gear Position .................................................84
G-force ..............................................................84
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ......................231
Menu icons ....................................................... 81
Meter control switches ............................... 81
Navigation system-linked display ........84
Pop-up display .............................................. 80
Settings...............................................................85
Suggestion function .....................................86
Tire pressure ............................................... 384
Units.....................................................................84
Warning message .....................................425