engine LEXUS LS500 2019 Repair Manual

1353-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving 1 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
2 Display the home screen on the
Rear Multi Operation Panel
(  P.308) and then touch “Seat”.
3 Touch “1” or “2”.When the operating conditions are not
met, the buttons will be grayed out.
To stop the operation touch “STOP”.
If the seat is adjust ed while a memorized
position is being recalled, the automatic
operation will stop. (The seat will change to
manual operation.)
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Operating condition
The weight of an occupant is detected on
the rear seat or the rear seat belt is fas-
tened.
Once weight is detect ed on the seat, the
seat will be judged as occupied until the
rear door is opened then closed or the
engine switch is turned off. ■
Recalling a rear seat position
If a memorized rear seat position is recalled,
the seat may stop part-way to ensure suffi-
cient space for the rear passenger. ■
Recalling the ottoman position (if
equipped)
When a seat position is recalled, the otto-
man will not raise or extend. The ottoman
position can only be recalled if the memo-
rized position is lower and shorter than the
current position. 
Front seats
1 Press the seat switch.Recalling the memorized posi-
tion Head restraints Head restraints are provided for all
seats.
Vehicles with power rear seat: The
head restraint for the rear center
seat is integrated into the seatback
and cannot be adjusted. WARNING■
Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions
regarding the head re straints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury. ●
Use the head restraints designed for
each respective seat. ●
Adjust the head restraints to the cor-
rect position at all times. ●
Manual type: After adjusting the head
restraints, push down on them and
make sure they are locked in position. ●
Do not drive with the head restraints
removed.
Adjusting a head restraint verti-
cally and horizontally (power
head restraints)

138 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions:
1 Up
2 Down
3 Toward the driver
4 Away from the driver ■
The steering wheel can be adjusted
when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode *
.*
: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the
steering wheel can be adjusted regard-
less of engine switch mode.
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Automatic adjustment of the steering
position
A desired steering position can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory system.
(  P.130)
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Power easy access system
The steering wheel and driver’s seat move
in accordance with engine switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. (  P.130)
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Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.466) Press on or close to the mark.Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure WARNING■
Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mis-
handle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
Sounding the horn

1393-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Before driving The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)
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To prevent sensor error
To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them.Inside rear view mirror The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror
WARNING■
Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror
while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the
vehicle and cause an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury.
Anti-glare function A
A

140 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 1 To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.The indicator comes on.
Left
RightPressing the same switch again will put the
switch in neutral. 2 To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left ■
Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode. ■
Defogging the mirrors
The outside rear view mirrors can be
cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on
the rear window defogger to turn on the
outside rear view mirror defoggers.
(  P.314) ■
Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror
is set to automatic mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with
the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflec ted light. (  P.139)
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Automatic adjustment of the mirror
angle
A desired mirror face angle can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory. (  P.130)
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Linked mirror function when reversing
When either “L” or “R” of the mirror select
switch is selected, the outside rear view mir-
rors will automatically angle downwards
when the vehicle is re versing in order to
give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, select neither “L” Outside rear view mirrors The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view. WARNING■
Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while
driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury. ●
Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.●
Do not drive with the mirrors folded.●
Both the driver and passenger side
mirrors must be extended and prop-
erly adjusted before driving.
Adjustment procedure
A
B A
B
C
D

142 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 3-5.Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
The power windows can be opened
and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the win-
dows as follows:
1 Closing
2 One-touch closing *
3 Opening
4 One-touch opening **
: To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the op posite direction.
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The power windows can be operated
when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
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When the driver’s power window switch
is used to open a rear power window
(vehicles with rear door sunshades)
If a rear door sunshade is extended or being
extended when the driver’s power window
switch is pushed, only the rear door sun-
shade will be retracted. To open the rear
power window from the driver’s seat, push
the driver’s power window switch again.
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Operating the power windows after
turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for
approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or turned off. They cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is
opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the
window and the window frame while the
window is closing, window movement is
stopped and the window is opened slightly. ■
Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the
door and window while the window is open-
ing, window movement is stopped. ■
When the side window cannot be
opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch
protection function operates unusually and
the side window cannot be opened or
closed, perform the following operations
with the power window switch of that door.●
Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch
in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 sec-
onds of the jam protection function or
catch protection function activating, con-
tinuously operate the power window
switch in the one-touch closing direction
or one-touch opening direction so that
the side window can be opened and
closed. ●
If the side window cannot be opened and
closed even when performing the above
operations, perform the following proce-
dure for function initialization.
1 Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
2 Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction and
completely close the side window.
3 Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume pulling the switch in
the one-touch closing direction, and
hold it there for approximately 6 sec-
onds or more.
4 Press and hold the power window
switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the side window is com-
pletely opened, continue holding the
switch for an additional 1 second or
more.Power windows
Opening and closing the power
windows

1433-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving 5 Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume push ing the switch in
the one-touch opening direction, and
hold it there for approximately 4 sec-
onds or more.
6 Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the side window is com-
pletely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is
moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully
closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Door lock linked window operation●
The power windows can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key. *

(  P.434)●
The power windows can be opened using
the wireless remote control. *
(  P.100)*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.■
Power windows open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the engine switch
is turned off and the driver’s door is opened
with the power windows open. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.466)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. ■
Closing the windows ●
The driver is responsible for all the
power window operations, including
the operation for the passengers. In
order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child
operate the power windows. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers
to have body parts caught in the power
window. Also, when riding with a child,
it is recommended to use the window
lock switch. (  P.144)●
Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when a window is being operated.
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When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the
power window after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of any
passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the window. Also do
not let a child operate window by the
wireless remote control or mechanical
key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the power
window.
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When exiting the vehicle, turn the
engine switch off, carry the key and
exit the vehicle along with the child.
There may be accidental operation,
due to mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.
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Jam protection function
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Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activa te the jam protec-
tion function.

144 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 This function can be used to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch. The indicator will come on and the pas-
senger windows will be locked.
The passenger wind ows can still be
opened and closed using the driver’s
switch even if the lock switch is on.
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The power windows can be operated
when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode. ■
When the battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-
essary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the battery.WARNING●
The jam protection function may not
work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be
careful not to get any part of your body
jammed in the window.■
Catch protection function●
Never use any part of your body or
clothing to intentio nally activate the
catch protection function.●
The catch protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be
careful not to get any part of your body
or clothing caught in the window.
Preventing accidental operation
(window lock switch)
A

1453-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving *
:If equipped
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Opening and closing
1 Opens the moon roof *
The moon roof tilts up and then fully opens.
2 Closes the moon roof **
: Lightly press either side of the moon roof
switch to stop the moon roof partway.■
Tilting up and down
1 Tilts the moon roof up *
2 Tilts the moon roof down *
*
: Lightly press either side of the moon roof
switch to stop the moon roof partway. ■
The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode. ■
Operating the moon roof after turning
the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approx-
imately 45 seconds after the engine switch
is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. It cannot, howeve r, be operated once
either front door is opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object is dete cted between the moon
roof and the frame while the moon roof is
closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and
the moon roof opens slightly. ■
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed
manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is
opened. ■
Door lock linked moon roof operation ●
The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key. *

(  P.434)●
The moon roof can be opened using the
wireless remote control. *
(  P.100)*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
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When the moon roof does not close nor-
mally
Perform the following procedure:
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold th e “CLOSE” switch. *
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause
for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will
close again and stop at the completely
closed position.
3 Check to make sure that the moon roof
is completely closed and then release
the switch. *
: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the moon roof does not fully close even Moon roof *
Use the overhead switches to open
and close the moon roof and tilt it
up and down.
Operating the moon roof

146 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer. ■
If the moon roof does not move normally
If the moon roof does not open or close
normally or the automatic opening function
does not operate, perform the following ini-
tialization procedure.
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold the “DOWN” switch. *
The moon roof will stop at the tilt-up posi-
tion. After that, it will op en, close, tilt up, tilt
down, and stop at the fully closed position.
3 Confirm that the moon roof has com-
pletely stopped and release the switch. *
: If you release the switch while the moon
roof is moving, perform the procedure
again from the beginning.
If, after performing the above procedures
correctly, the moon roof still does not open
or close normally or the automatic opening
function does not operate, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Moon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the engine switch
is turned off and the driver’s door is opened
with the moon roof open. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.466)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
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Opening the moon roof
●
Do not allow any passengers to put
their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
●
Do not sit on top of the moon roof. ■
Opening and closing the moon roof ●
The driver is responsible for moon roof
opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental opera-
tion, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers
to have body parts caught in the moon
roof. ●
Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when the moon roof is being operated.
●
When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the moon roof, oper ate the moon roof
after checking to make sure that there
is no possibility of any passenger hav-
ing any of their body parts caught in
the moon roof. Also, do not let a child
operate moon roof by the wireless
remote control or mech anical key. It is
possible for children and other passen-
gers to get caught in the moon roof.
●
When exiting the vehicle, turn the
engine switch off, carry the key and
exit the vehicle along with the child.
There may be accidental operation,
due to mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.

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Before driving ■
The panoramic moon roof can be oper-
ated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode. ■
Operating the panoramic moon roof
after turning the engine off
The panoramic moon roof and electronic
roof sunshade can be operated for approxi-
mately 45 seconds afte r the engine switch
is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. It cannot, however, be operated once
the driver’s door is opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the pan-
oramic moon roof and the frame in the fol-
lowing situations, travel is stopped and the
panoramic moon roof opens slightly: ●
The panoramic moon roof is closing or
tilting down.●
The electronic roof sunshade is closing.■
Door lock linked panoramic moon roof
operation●
The panoramic moon roof can be
opened and closed using the mechanical
key. *
(  P.434)●
The panoramic moon roof can be
opened using the wireless remote con-
trol. *
(  P.100)*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
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When the panoramic moon roof or elec-
tronic front roof sunshade does not
close normally
Perform the following procedure:
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
3 Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch or
the front roof sunshade close switch.
Continue pressing the switch for
approximately 10 seconds after the
panoramic moon roof or electronic
front roof sunshade closes and reopens.
The panoramic moon roof and elec-
tronic front roof sunshade will start to
close. * 4 Check that the panoramic moon roof
and electronic front roof sunshade are
fully closed and release the switch. *
: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the panoramic moon roof or electronic
front roof sunshade does not fully close
even after performing the above procedure
correctly, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer. ■
When the electronic rear roof sunshade
does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
3 Press and hold the rear roof sunshade
switch. Continue pressing the switch for
approximately 10 seconds after the
electronic rear roof sunshade closes
and reopens. The elec tronic rear roof
sunshade will start to close. *
4 Check that the electronic rear roof sun-
shade are fully closed and release the
switch. *
: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the panoramic moon roof or electronic
front roof sunshade does not fully close
even after performing the above procedure
correctly, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
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If the panoramic moon roof or elec-
tronic front roof sunshade does not
move normally
If the panoramic moon roof or electronic
front roof sunshade does not open or close
normally or the automatic opening function
does not operate, perform the following ini-
tialization procedure.
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
3 Fully close the panoramic moon roof
and electronic front roof sunshade.