tire 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

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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9Tire information............................. 457
8-2. Customization
Customizable features............... 466
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ............................ 481
9-1. For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S.
owners ........................................... 484
Seat belt instructions for Canadian
owners (in French).................... 484
SRS airbag instructions for Cana-
dian owners (in French).......... 486
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ...
........................................................... 494
Alphabetical Index....................... 4979
For owners
Index

13Pictorial index
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Precautions for winter season .. .................................................................................. P.300
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) *
.................................................. P.318
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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231-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and
so that you do not have to lean for-
ward to steer. (  P.119)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. (  P.119)
Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears.
(  P.135)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
(  P.24) Make sure that all occupants are wear-
ing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle. (  P.24)
Use a child restraint system appropri-
ate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belt. (  P.45)
Make sure that you can see backward
clearly by adjusting the inside and out-
side rear view mirrors properly.
(  P.139, 140)For safe driving For safe driving, adjust the seat and
mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.
Correct driving posture
WARNING
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For safe driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. A
B
C
D ●
Do not adjust the position of the
driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. ●
Do not place a cushion between the
driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct pos-
ture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and
head restraint. ●
Do not place anything under the front
seats.
Objects placed under the front seats
may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in
place. This may lead to an accident
and the adjustment mechanism may
also be damaged. ●
Always observe the legal speed limit
when driving on public roads. ●
When driving over long distances, take
regular breaks before you start to feel
tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while
driving, do not force yourself to con-
tinue driving and take a break immedi-
ately.
Correct use of the seat belts
Adjusting the mirrors

391-1. For safe use
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For safety and security ●
A frontal impact applied to the front
bumper while driving at speeds outside
of the operational speed range●
A side impact or rear impact●
A vehicle rollover (In some accident situ-
ations, the Pop Up Hood may operate.)
WARNING■
When the Pop Up Hood is operated●
Do not pull the hood lock release lever.
Doing so after the Pop Up Hood has
operated will further raise the hood
and may cause an injury. Do not drive
with the hood raised, as doing so may
block the driver’s vision, possibly caus-
ing an accident.●
Do not forcibly push down the hood.
As the popped up hood cannot be
lowered by hand, doing so may deform
the hood or cause an injury.●
If the Pop Up Hood has operated, have
it replaced by your Lexus dealer. If the
Pop Up Hood has operated, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact
your Lexus dealer.●
Do not touch the lifters immediately
after the Pop Up Hood has operated,
as the lifters may be hot and burn you.
NOTICE
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Pop Up Hood precautions●
Make sure to close the hood before
driving, as the system may not operate
properly if the hood is not fully closed.
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Make sure that all 4 tires are of the
specified size and inflated to the speci-
fied tire pressure. If tires of a different
size are used, the system may not
operate properly.
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If something has hit the area around
the front bumper, the sensors may be
damaged even if the Pop Up Hood has
not operated. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not remove or repair the parts or
wiring of the Pop Up Hood, as doing
so may cause accidental operation or
prevent the system from operating
properly. If repair or replacement is
necessary, contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not remove such components as
the front bumper, hood or suspension,
or replace them with non-genuine
parts, as doing so may prevent the sys-
tem from operating properly. ●
Do not install anything to the front
bumper or hood, as doing so may pre-
vent the sensors fr om detecting an
impact correctly and prevent the sys-
tem from operating properly. ●
Do not close the hood with force or
apply load to the lifters, as doing so
may damage the lifters and prevent the
system from operating properly. ●
Do not modify the suspension, as
changes made to the vehicle height
may prevent the system from operat-
ing properly.

611-3. Lexus Enform
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For safety and security tor light comes on, indicating that the
service is active.
The following indicator light patterns
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:
 Green indicator light on = Active
service
 Green indicator light flashing =
Safety Connect call in process
 Red indicator light (except at vehi-
cle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Lexus dealer)
 No indicator light (off) = Safety
Connect service not active ■
Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or
severe rear-end collision, the system is
designed to automatically call the
response center. The responding agent
receives the vehicle’s location and
attempts to speak with the vehicle
occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to
communicate, the ag ent automatically
treats the call as an emergency, con-
tacts the nearest emergency services
provider to describe the situation, and
requests that assistance be sent to the
location. ■
Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect
can work with local authorities to assist
them in locating and recovering the
vehicle. After filing a police report, call
the Safety Connect response center at 1-800-25-LEXUS
(1-800-255-3987) in the United
States, 1-877-539-8777 in Puerto
Rico or 1-800-265-3987 in Canada,
and follow the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforce-
ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle,
Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle
location data may, under certain cir-
cumstances, be shared with third par-
ties to locate your vehicle. Further
information is available at Lexus.com. ■
Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the
road, push the “SOS” button to reach
the Safety Connect response center.
The answering agent will determine
your vehicle’s location, assess the
emergency, and dispatch the neces-
sary assistance required. If you accidentally press the “SOS” button,
tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.
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Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds
GPS data to the already included war-
ranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” but-
ton to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help
with a wide range of needs, such as:
towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a
description of the Roadside Assistance
services and their limitations, please
see the Safety Connect Terms and
Conditions, which are available at Safety Connect services

692-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights (U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light *1

(  P.415)(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light *1

(  P.415)(yellow)
Brake system warning light *1

(  P.415)
High coolant temperature
warning light *2
(  P.415)
Charging system warning
light *2
(  P.416)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light *2
(  P.416)(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp *1

(  P.416)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp *1

(  P.416)
SRS warning light *1
(  P.416)
Pop Up Hood warning light *1

(  P.417)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light *1
(  P.417)
(Canada)
ABS warning light *1
(  P.417)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light *2
(  P.417) (red)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
(  P.418)(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
(  P.418)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.418)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(  P.418)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights *3
(  P.419)
Tire pressure warning light *1

(  P.419)(orange)
LTA indicator (  P.419)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator *1
(if equipped) (  P.420)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator *1
(if
equipped) (  P.420)
(flashes)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) (  P.420)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator *1
(if
equipped) (  P.421)
(flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light *1
(  P.421)
Slip indicator *1
(  P.421)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.) Parking brake indicator
(  P.422)

82 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 / : Select menu icons
/ : Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the screen and
move the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Move the main meter *
and return
to the previous screen *
:F SPORT models
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Display items (except F SPORT
models)
Press or of the meter control
switch and select . Then press
or to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Eco Driving Indicator
 Boost gauge
 Tire pressure (  P.384)
 Display off ■
Display items (F SPORT models) 
Main meter in center position
Press or of the meter control
switch to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Tire pressure (  P.384)
 Gear positions
 Units
 Display off  Driving support system information *

(  P.85) *
: Can be selected when a driving support
system is enabled. (  P.225, 237)
Main meter moved to the right
Press or of the meter control
switch and select . Then press
or to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Eco Driving Indicator
 Boost gauge
 G-force
 Gear Position
 Tire pressure (  P.384)
 Display off ■
Drive information 1/Drive infor-
mation 2
Displays drive information such as the
following: Use the displayed values as a reference
only.
 Drive information 1 • Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset)
 Drive information 2 • Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset)
Displayed items (listed below) can be
changed on . (  P.85)
 Current fuel consumption Bar type: Displays instantaneous current
fuel consumptionContent of driving information A
B
C

108 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 2 Perform a kick operation by mov-
ing your foot to within approxi-
mately 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the rear
bumper and then pulling it back.
• Perform the entire kick operation
within 1 second.
• The trunk lid will not start operating
while a foot is detected under the
rear bumper.
• Operate the Hands Free Power
Trunk Lid without contacting the
rear bumper with your foot.
• If another electronic key is in the
cabin or trunk, it may take slightly
longer than normal for the opera-
tion to begin.
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid sensor
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid opera-
tion detection area
3 When the sensor detects that your
foot is pulled back, a buzzer will
sound and the trunk will automati-
cally fully open/close.If a foot is moved under the rear bumper
while the trunk lid is opening, the trunk lid
will stop moving.
If a foot is moved under the rear bumper
while the trunk lid is closing, the trunk lid
will open. ■
Trunk closer switch (vehicles with
power trunk opener and closer)
Press the trunk closer switch. A buzzer will sound and the trunk lid will
fully close.
Pressing the switch while the trunk lid is
closing opens the trunk lid again.
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Trunk grip
Using the trunk grip, pull down the
trunk lid without applying sideways
force and push the trunk lid down from
the outside to close it.
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Trunk lid light/trunk light
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The trunk lid light/trunk light turns on
when the trunk is opened.
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If the trunk lid light/trunk light is left on
when the engine switch is turned off, the
light will go off automatically after 20
minutes.
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Trunk easy closer
In the event that the trun k lid is left slightly
open, the trunk easy closer will automati-A
B