engine LEXUS LS500 2019 Owners Manual

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9Pictorial index Search by illustration
For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicators Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior features Usage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ...................................... 6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ........................................ 29
Pop Up Hood ................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system ................................. 40
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 44
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children........................ 45
Child restraint systems ................. 45
1-3. Lexus Enform
Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 58
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ......... 63
Alarm.................................................... 65
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .... 68
Gauges and meters (except F
SPORT models) ........................... 73
Gauges and meters (F SPORT
models) ............................................. 76
Multi-information display............. 80
Head-up display .............................. 87
Fuel consumption information ..... 91 3-1. Key information
Keys ....................................................... 96
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 100
Trunk .................................................. 104
Smart access system with push-but-
ton start ............................................. 111
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.......................................... 119
Power rear seat .............................. 126
Driving position memory ........... 130
Rear seat position memory........ 134
Head restraints .............................. 135
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 138
Inside rear view mirror ............... 139
Outside rear view mirrors......... 140
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows .............................. 142
Moon roof ........................................ 145
Panoramic moon roof .................. 147
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle........................ 154
Cargo and luggage...................... 160
Vehicle load limits.......................... 162
Trailer towing.................................. 163
Dinghy towing ................................ 1631
For safety and security
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Vehicle status information and
indicators 3
Before driving
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Driving

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94-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 164
Automatic transmission.............. 167
Turn signal lever............................. 173
Parking brake ................................. 174
Brake Hold....................................... 177
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 179
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
............................................................ 182
Windshield wipers and washer
............................................................ 184
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......... 189
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System + A............. 191
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ........ 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
A) ..................................................... 204
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
2.0)................................................... 215
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
........................................................... 222
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)........ 225
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range......................... 237
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 247
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 250
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
........................................................... 255
Intuitive parking assist ................ 257
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)
function .......................................... 263
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
function .......................................... 267 PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
.......................................................... 270
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) ............................ 276
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ......... 282
Parking Support Brake function
(rear pedestrians) ..................... 286
Driving mode select switch ..... 289
Electronically modulated air sus-
pension ............................................ 291
Driving assist systems ................ 294
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ....................... 300
5-1. Remote Touch/Display
Remote Touch............................... 304
Center Display.............................. 306
Rear Multi Operation Panel ... 308
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
Lexus Climate Concierge........... 311
5-3. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 313
Rear automatic air conditioning
system ............................................ 323
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators................... 32
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5-4. Using the inte rior lights
Interior lights list ............................ 331
5-5. Using the storage features
List of storag e features .............. 335
Trunk features ............................... 3405
Interior features

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 5-6. Using the other interior features
Other interior features .............. 343
Garage door opener.................. 350
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior ................................... 358
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior ..................................... 361
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ..... 364
General maintenance ................ 365
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs ............ 368
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
........................................................... 369
Hood................................................... 371
Positioning a floor jack................ 371
Engine compartment.................. 373
Battery .............................................. 380
Tires ................................................... 382
Replacing the tire .......................... 391
Tire inflation pressure ................. 395
Wheels.............................................. 396
Air conditioning filter.................. 398
Electronic key battery ................ 399
Checking and replacing fuses
............................................................ 401
Light bulbs ....................................... 404 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ............................ 406
If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water .............................................. 407
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
.......................................................... 409
If you think something is wrong
............................................................ 413
Fuel pump shut off system .......... 414
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds...................... 415
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 425
If you have a flat tire .................... 429
If the engine will not start .......... 430
If you lose your keys.................... 432
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened .......................................... 432
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly ................................. 433
If the vehicle battery is discharged
.......................................................... 435
If your vehicle overheats ........... 440
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 443
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.) ................................................. 446
Fuel information............................ 4556
Maintenance and care 7
When trouble arises
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Vehicle specifications

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Please note that this manual applies to
all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanat ions for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this man-
ual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Lexus policy
of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehi-
cle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and
equipment.
Approximately five hours after the
engine is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle
for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and,
it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare
parts and accessories for Lexus vehi-
cles are currently available in the mar-
ket. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not
responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any dam- age they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Lexus
vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified
with non-genuine Lexus products.
Modification with non-genuine Lexus
products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even vio-
late governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modifica-
tion may not be covered under war-
ranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way
radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as:
 Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
 Lexus Safety System + A
 Lexus Safety System + 2.0
 Anti-lock brake system
 Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
agement
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus
dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installa-
tion of a mobile two-way radio system.
The vehicle is equipped with sophisti-For your information Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turn-
ing off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modifi-
cation of your Lexus Installation of a mobile two-way radio
system
Vehicle data recordings

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 cated computers that will record cer-
tain data, such as:
The recorded data varies according to
the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped.
These computers do not record con-
versations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain
situations.
• Engine speed / Electric motor
speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving
assist systems, such as the ABS and
pre-collision system
• Images from the front camera (avail-
able only when certain safety sys-
tems are activated, which varies
depending on the vehicle specifica-
tions).
 Data Transmission Your vehicle may transmit the data
recorded in these computers to Lexus
without notification to you.
 Data usage Lexus may use the data recorded in this
computer to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and
improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to
a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or
with the consent of the lessee if the vehi-
cle is leased
• In response to an of ficial request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency • For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is
not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
 Recorded image information can be
erased by your Lexus dealer. The image recording function can be dis-
abled. However, if the function is disabled,
data from when the pre-collision system
operates will not be available.
 To learn more abou t the vehicle data
collected, used and shared by
Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
.
If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if
you have subscribed to those services,
please refer to the Lexus Enform
Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data
collected and its usage.
To learn more about the vehicle data
collected, used and shared by Lexus,
please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
.
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such
as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynam- Usage of data collected through Lex-
us Enform (U.S. mainland only)
Event data recorder

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Precautions for winter season .. .................................................................................. P.300
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) *
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Precautions for car wash ...............................................................................................P.359
Fuel filler door ..........................................................................................................P.189
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .189
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.447
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.382
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................................................................... P.382, 452
Winter tires/tire chains ................................................................................................. P.300
Checking/rotation/tire pressu re warning system..............................................P.382
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .429
Hood ........................................................................................................................... P.371
Opening ........................................................................................................................ .........P.371
Engine compartment cover ......................................................................................... P.374
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.448
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.440
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.425
Headlights/cornering lights ................................................................................ P.179
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.179
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.173
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.179
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control .................................................................................................... P. 295
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.179
Back-up lights
Changing the shift position to R....................................................................................P.167
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.179 *
:If equipped Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.404) E
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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 ■ Instrument panel
Engine switch ........................................................................................................... P.164
Starting the engine/changing the modes ......... ........................................................P.164
Emergency stop of the engine ........................ ............................................................P.406
When the engine will not start .....................................................................................P.430
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.425
Shift lever................................................................................................................... P .167
Changing the shift position ............................................................................................ P.169
Precautions for towing ...................................................................................................P.409
Meters .................................................................................................................. P.73, 7 6
Reading the meters/adjusting the instru ment panel light........... P.73, 75, 76, 79
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.68
When a warning light turns on ..................................................................................... P.415
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.80
Display ........................................................................................................................ ..............P.80
When a warning message is displayed.................................................................... P.425
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.174 A
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For safety and security For safety and security .
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ................................. 22
For safe driving.............................. 23
Seat belts .......................................... 24
SRS airbags .................................... 29
Pop Up Hood ................................ 38
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system .............................. 40
Exhaust gas precautions ........... 44
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children..................... 45
Child restraint systems .............. 45
1-3. Lexus Enform
Lexus Enform Safety Connect
........................................................... 58
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ...... 63
Alarm................................................. 65

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 1-1.For safe use
Use only floor mats designed specifi-
cally for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.
1 Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
2 Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.
Always align the marks .
The shape of the reta ining hooks (clips)
may differ from that shown in the illustra-
tion.Before driving Observe the following before start-
ing off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.
Installing floor mats
A WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s
floor mat to slip, poss ibly interfering with
the pedals while driv ing. An unexpect-
edly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This
could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury. ■
When installing the driver’s floor mat ●
Do not use floor mats designed for
other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genu-
ine floor mats. ●
Only use floor mats designed for the
driver’s seat. ●
Always install the floor mat securely
using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided. ●
Do not use two or more floor mats on
top of each other. ●
Do not place the floor mat bot-
tom-side up or upside-down. ■
Before driving ●
Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this
check after cleaning the floor.
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With the engine stopped and the shift
position in P, fully depress each pedal
to the floor to make sure it does not
interfere with the floor mat.