child lock LEXUS LS500H 2018 User Guide

1113-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving When the door is unlocked, the inside lock
button will pop up.
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Locking the front doors from the outside
without a key
1 Push down the inside lock button.
2 Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the power
switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode, or
the electronic key is le ft inside the vehicle.
However, the key may not be detected cor-
rectly and the door may be locked. ■
Door closer
In the event that a door is left slightly open,
the door closer will automatically close it to
the fully closed position. ●
The door closer will operate regardless
of the power switch mode.●
The door closer will not function if the
door has been clos ed while pulling the
inside or outside door handle.●
The door can be opened by pulling the
inside or outside door handle, even when
the door closer is operating (except
when the lock button is in the lock posi-
tion or the child-protector lock is set).
●
A motor sound may be heard for several
seconds after the door closer closes the
door. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
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Open door warning buzzer
If a door or the trunk is not fully closed, a
buzzer will sound when the vehicle speed
reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).
The open door(s) or trunk is indicated on
the multi-information display. The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
1 Unlock WARNING■
Door closer
In the event that a d oor is left slightly
open, the door closer will automatically
close it to the fully closed position. It
takes several second s before the door
easy closer begins to operate.
If the child-protector lock is set, the door
closer will not stop during operation even
if an attempt is made to open the door
from inside the vehicle. Be careful not to
catch fingers or anything else in the door.
Failure to do so may result in serious
injury.
NOTICE■
To prevent door closer malfunction
Do not frequently repeat opening and
closing of doors, or apply excessive force
to a door while the door closer is operat-
ing.
Rear door child-protector lock

112 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 2 LockThese locks can be set to prevent children
from opening the rear doors. Push down
on each rear door switch to lock both rear
doors.
The following functions can be set or
canceled: For instructions on customizing, refer to
P.481.
Automatic door locking and
unlocking systems Function Operation
Speed linked
door locking
function All doors are automati-
cally locked when vehi-
cle speed is
approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h) or higher.
Shift position
linked door lock-
ing function All doors are automati-
cally locked when the
shift position is shifted
to a position other than
P.
Shift position
linked door
unlocking func-
tion All doors are automati-
cally unlocked when
the shift position is
shifted to P.
Driver’s door
linked door
unlocking func-
tion All doors are automati-
cally unlocked when
driver’s door is opened
within approximately
45 seconds after turn-
ing the power switch
off. Trunk The trunk can be opened using the
trunk opener switch, entry function
or wireless remote control.
The trunk can be closed using the
trunk closer. WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. ■
Before driving ●
Make sure that the trunk lid is fully
closed. If the trunk lid is not fully
closed, it may open unexpectedly
while driving and hit near-by objects or
luggage in the trunk may be thrown
out, causing an accident. ●
Do not allow children to play in the
trunk.
If a child is accident ally locked in the
trunk, they could suffer from heat
exhaustion, suffocation or other inju-
ries. ●
Do not allow a child to open or close
the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to
open unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be
caught by the closing trunk lid.
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Important points while driving
Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the
event of sudden braking or a collision,
they are susceptible to death or serious
injury.
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Using the trunk
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the
body to be caught, resulting in serious
injury.

152 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 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.446)●
The power windows can be opened using
the wireless remote control. *
( → P.108)*
: 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 power switch is
turned off and the driver’s door is opened
with the power windows open. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.481)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
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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 an d 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.153) ●
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.
●
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. ●
When exiting the vehicle, turn the
power 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 ●
Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activa te the jam protec-
tion function.
●
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.
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Catch protection function
●
Never use any part of your body or
clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.

1533-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving 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 power switch is in ON mode.
■
When the 12-volt battery is discon-
nected
The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-
essary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the 12-volt battery. ■
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.WARNING●
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 closing caught in the window.
Preventing accidental operation
(window lock switch) A Moon roof Use the overhead switches to open
and close the moon roof and tilt it
up and down.
Operating the moon roof

446 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 1 Pull the driver’s door handle and
insert the mechanical key.
2 Unlock the door.
3 Remove the key, return the handle,
and then pull the handle again. ■
Locking the door
1 With the door open, push down the
inside lock button.
2 Close the door. ■
Trunk
Turn the mechanical key clockwise to
open. ( → P.68) ■
Key linked functions
1 Closes the windows and the moon
roof (turn and hold)
2 Opens the windows and the moon
roof (turn and hold) These settings must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
1 Depress the brake pedal. WARNING■
When using the mechanical key and
operating the power windows or
moon roof
Operate the power window or moon
roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in
the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in
the power window or moon roof.
Starting the hybrid system

508 What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)  If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( → P.444)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( → P.444)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( → P.413)
 Is the power switch in ON mode? When locking the doors, turn the power
switch off. ( →
P.170 )
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle? When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
 The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( → P.120)  Is the child-protector lock set? The rear door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. ( →
P.111 )
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( → P.116)
 Did you press the power switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( → P.168)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( → P.119)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( → P.169)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? In this case, the hy brid system can be
started in a temporary way. ( →
P.446 )
 Is the 12-volt battery discharged? If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong The hybrid system does not start

5111-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 511Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index A
A/C
Air conditioning filter ...................................411
Front automatic air conditioning system
......................................................................... 323
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 329
Rear air conditioning system ............... 333
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 302
Warning light ............................................... 429
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .187
Adaptive Variable Suspension System303
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .187
Air conditioning filter .................................... 411
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ...................................411
Front automatic air conditioning system
......................................................................... 323
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 329
Rear air conditioning system ............... 333
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions..................... 31
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 34
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-
tions .................................................................... 31
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 ........... 31
Side airbag precautions ............................ 34
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions........................................................ 31
Side and curtain shield airbags precau-
tions .................................................................. 34
SRS airbags ..................................................... 29
SRS warning light ...................................... 428
Alarm
Alarm .................................................................. 68 Warning buzzer ......................................... 427
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 55
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start)........................................ 119
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 302
Warning light ............................................... 429
Approach warning...................................... 256
Armrest............................................................ 352
Assist grips ..................................................... 352
Audio system-linked display ...................... 90
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 186
Automatic High Beam ............................... 188
Automatic light control system............... 185
Auxiliary boxes .................................. 347, 349
Average fuel economy................................. 88
Average vehicle speed ................................ 88
B
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ........................................393
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .... 447
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 309
Warning light ...............................................428
Battery (traction battery) .............................. 61
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 260
Brake
Brake hold ...................................................... 183
Fluid.................................................................. 465
Parking brake ................................................. 181
Regenerative braking .................................59
Warning light ............................................... 427
Brake assist .................................................... 302
Break-in tips.....................................................159
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control........ 79, 85
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 260

512 Alphabetical Index
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Card key .......................................................... 104
Care
Aluminum wheels ...................................... 370
Exterior ........................................................... 370
Interior ............................................................. 373
Seat belts........................................................ 373
Cargo capacity...............................................166
Cargo net ....................................................... 348
Center Display ...............................................316
Chains ............................................................... 310
Child restraint system
Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 49
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 40
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation
method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety
12-volt battery precautions ........ 394, 451
Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions................................................ 337
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................154
Power window lock switch.....................153
Power window precautions ...................152
Rear door child-protectors ....................... 111
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions ................................................................. 414
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Trunk precautions .........................................112
Child-protectors...............................................111
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ...................................... 370 Exterior............................................................370
Interior ............................................................. 373
Radar sensor ........................ 199, 200, 206
Seat belts ........................................................ 373
Clock ................................................. 77, 81, 353
Clock light ...................................................... 340
Coat hooks..................................................... 352
Coin holder .................................................... 345
Condenser .......................................................391
Console box .................................................. 346
Cooling system............................................. 390
Engine overheating...................................453
Hybrid system overheating ..................454
Cornering lights .............................................187
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..........................247, 250
Cup holders ................................................... 345
Current fuel consumption .......................... 88
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features ............................... 481
D
Daytime running light system .................. 185
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors..................... 324
Rear window ................................................ 324
Windshield .................................................... 324
Differential
Front differential oi l............. ...................... 465
Rear differential oil......... .......... ........... ...... 465
Dimension ...................................................... 460
Dinghy towing................................................. 167
Display
Center Display ............................................. 316
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..................................... 250
Energy monitor .............................................. 96
Head-up display............................................ 92
Intuitive parking assist ..............................266
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................. 243
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ................... 234

5131-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 513Alphabetical Index
Multi-information display .......................... 86
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians) .............................................. 295
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) .........277
RCTA .............................................................. 273
Warning message..................................... 437
Distance until next engine oil change
..................................................................... 79, 84
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 379
Door courtesy lights ................................... 340
Door lock
Doors................................................................ 108
Smart access system with push-button
start ................................................................... 119
Wireless remote control......................... 106
Doors
Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ..............................................................112
Door closer ....................................................... 111
Door glasses ................................................... 151
Door lock........................................................ 108
Open door warning bu zzer .......... 109, 111
Outside rear view mirrors ......................149
Rear door child-protectors ....................... 111
Drive distance .................................................. 88
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 88
Driver’s seat position memory
Driving position memory.........................139
Memory recall function ............................ 142
Power easy access system .....................139
Drive-start control ........................................159
Driving
Break-in tips .................................................. 159
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ..................298
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 307
Procedures .................................................... 158
Winter drive tips.........................................309
Driving information display ........................ 87
Driving position memory............................139
Memory recall function ............................ 142
Power easy access system .....................139 Driving range ................................................... 88
Driving support system information display
............................................................................. 90
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 303
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ............................. 247, 250
Warning message .....................................259
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 303 E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 302
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ..................................................... 88
Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 58
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 303
Warning light .............................................. 430
Electronic key ................................................ 104
Battery-saving function............................ 120
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................445
Replacing the battery .................................413
Electronically Controlled Brake System
(ECB) ............................................................ 302
Electronically modulated air suspension
.......................................................................... 299
Emergency flashers .................................... 420
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................... 427
If a warning light turns on....................... 427
If a warning message is displayed ..... 437
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .... 447
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................445
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................445
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 443
If you have a flat tire .................................. 442
If you lose your keys ................................. 444
If you think something is wrong.......... 426
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............. 457
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an

520 Alphabetical Index
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Seat belt buckle lights . ............................... 340
Seat belt reminder ligh t................... 430, 431
Seat belts............................................................ 24
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt
......................................................................... 373
Easy Access Buckle .................................... 26
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use
.............................................................................24
Reminder light and buzzer ........ 430, 431
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
SRS warning light ...................................... 428
Seat heaters ................................................... 336
Seat position memory........................139, 143
Seat ventilators ............................................. 336
Seating capacity.............................................166
Seats
Adjustment........................................... 128, 135
Adjustment precautions ...........................128
Child seats/child restraint system installa-
tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning......................................................... 373
Driving position memory.........................139
Front seat refresh system.........................133
Head restraints ............................................. 144
Power easy access system .....................139
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Rear seat relaxation system................... 138
Seat heaters .................................................. 336
Seat position memory .................... 139, 143
Seat ventilators............................................ 336
Secondary Collision Brake ..................... 302
Sensor
Automatic headlight system.................. 185
Automatic High Beam system............. 188 Inside rear view mirror ............................. 148
Intuitive parking assist ..............................266
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................240
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....................230
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ........................291
Parking Support Brake function (static
objects) ........................................................ 287
Radar sensor ........................... 197, 204, 261
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ............ 191
RCTA............................................................... 274
Service plug ........................................................ 61
Service reminder message ..................... 378
Shift lever
Hybrid transmission....................................174
Shift lever light .............................................. 340
Shopping bag hooks .................................. 348
Side airbags ...................................................... 29
Side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Side mirrors
Adjustment ..................................................... 149
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)................. 260
Folding.............................................................. 150
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 149
Mirror position memory .......................... 139
RCTA function ............................................ 273
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180
Side windows ................................................... 151
Smart access system with push-button
start
Antenna location ........................................... 119
Entry functions .............................................. 108
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 168
Snow mode ...................................................... 177
Snow tires ....................................................... 309
Spark plug ...................................................... 463
Specifications ................................................ 460