height LEXUS LS500H 2018 User Guide

300 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) a malfunction. ■
When the accumulator tank pressure is
low
When the accumulator tank pressure is low,
the air suspension compressor and valves
may operate repeatedly even though the
vehicle height is not being changed. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
To adjust the vehicle height to one
appropriate for road and driving con-
ditions, press the vehicle height adjust-
ment switch. When high mode is enabled, the high
mode indicator on the meter will illuminate.
When the vehicle height is increased by
the access mode control function, press
the vehicle height adju stment switch twice
to enable/disable high mode.
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The vehicle height adjustment switch
can be changed when
The power switch is in ON mode.
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System protection function
If the vehicle height is repeatedly increased WARNING■
Situations in which the operation of
the electronically modulated air sus-
pension should be canceled
In the following situations, make sure to
disable all functions of the vehicle height
control of the electronically modulated
air suspension and then stopping the
hybrid system. Otherwise, the vehicle
height may change and part of your body
may be caught under the vehicle, possi-
bly causing injury. ●
When the vehicle is parked on a curb●
If any of the wheels is not touching the
ground●
If the vehicle needs to be jacked up●
If the vehicle is to be tied down●
If the vehicle is to be towed
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Vehicle height co ntrol precautions
In the following situations, make sure to
check the safety of the area around the
vehicle, as the vehicle height may change
and part of someone’s body may be
caught in the vehicle, possibly causing
injury or the vehicle may be damaged.
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When opening a door
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When unlocking the doors using the
smart access system with push-button
start
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When changing the vehicle height
using the vehicle height adjustment
switch NOTICE■
Parking precaution
If the vehicle is parked for a long time, the
vehicle height may change due to
changes in the ambient temperature.
When parking the vehicle, make sure
that the area above and below the vehi-
cle is clear, so that the vehicle will not
contact anything if its height changes.
Be careful when parking the vehicle in an
area with a low ceiling or near low hang-
ing objects, as the vehicle height will
increase when passengers exit the vehi-
cle and the access mode control oper-
ates.
Selecting the vehicle height

3014-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving and decreased using the vehicle height
adjustment switch, etc., the system may not
operate temporarily.
The following settings can be changed
using the meter control switches for
the easy access to the vehicle. ( → P.87)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select “Vehicle
Settings” and then press .
3 Press or to select
and then press .
4 Press or to select “Access
Mode” or “Select Parking Height”
and then press .These settings are memorized even if the
power switch is turned off.
 Access mode control (“Access
Mode”) When access mode control is enabled, the
vehicle height will increase automatically in
the following situations:
• When the doors are unlocked using the
smart access system with push-button
start
• When the doors are unlocked using the
wireless remote control and then a door
is opened.
The vehicle height will increase by approxi-
mately 1.2 in. (30 mm) from its normal
position.
The vehicle height may not increase, if the
vehicle height already reaches the selected height.
The vehicle will return to its normal height
when the vehicle speed reaches approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h).
When access mode control is disabled, the
parking height control will also be disabled.
 Parking height control (“Select
Parking Height”) When “High” is selected, the vehicle height
will automatically increase when the P shift
position is selected and a door is opened.
The vehicle height will increase by approxi-
mately 0.4 in. (10 mm) from its normal
position.
The vehicle height may not increase, if the
vehicle height al ready reaches the
selected height.
The vehicle will return to its normal height
when the vehicle speed reaches approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h).
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When the vehicle height has been
increased by the access mode control
function
Press the vehicle height adjustment switch
with the power switch in any mode to return
the vehicle to its previous vehicle height. ■
Situations in whic h the access mode
control function will not operate
The access mode control function will not
operate if the vehicle is not parked on a
level road surface.
The vehicle height control functions
can be disabled using the meter con-
trol switches. ( → P.87)
1 Press or to select .Changing setting of the access
mode control and parking height
control
Disabling the vehicle height con-
trol functions

302 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 2 Press or to select “Vehicle
Settings” and then press .
3 Press or to select
and then press .
4 Press or to select “Height
Control” and then press .This setting is memorized even if the power
switch is turned off.
Even if the vehicle height control func-
tions are disabled, they will be enabled
automatically when the vehicle speed
reaches approximately 19 mph (30
km/h). ■
When “Check Air Suspension System”
is displayed on th e multi-information
display
The system may not operate properly. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.481) ■
ECB (Electronically Controlled
Brake System)
The electronically controlled system
generates braking force correspond-
ing to the brake operation ■
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the
brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a
slippery road surface ■
Brake assist
Generates an increased level of brak-
ing force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a
panic stop situation ■
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding
when swerving sudden ly or turning on
slippery road surfaces. ■
Secondary Collision Brake
When the airbag sensor detects a colli-
sion, the brakes and brake lights are
automatically controlled to reduce the Driving assist systems To keep driving safety and perfor-
mance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to
various driving situations. Be aware,
however, that these systems are
supplementary and should not be
relied upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving assist
systems

3094-6. Driving tips
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Driving  Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures. •Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
•Washer fluid
 Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the 12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires. *
Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires. *
: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-
cles with front and rear tires of differing
sizes.Winter driving tips Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
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Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of
vehicle control and cause death or seri-
ous injury.
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Use tires of the specified size.
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Maintain the recommended level of air
pressure. ●
Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120
km/h), regardless of the type of snow
tires being used. ●
Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels. ■
When installing tire chains
Before installing tire chains, make sure to
disable all functions of the vehicle height
control of the electronically modulated
air suspension. Otherwise, the vehicle
height may change while installing the
tire chains and part or your body may be
caught under the vehicle, possibly caus-
ing injury. ( → P.301)■
Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury. ●
Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-
ever is lower. ●
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces
or over potholes. ●
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden br aking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
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Slow down sufficiently before entering
a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
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Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
system. (if equipped)
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Do not use LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) system. (if equipped)

346 5-5. Using the storage features
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When stowing the rear cup holders
(vehicles without power rear seat)
Stow the cup holder with the armrest down.
The cup holder cannot be stowed if the
armrest is not down. Press a button to open the console box.
The console box can be opened from
either side.
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Tray in the console box
The tray can be slid and removed. ■
Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.WARNING■
Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or
beverage cans in the cup holders.
Inappropriate items must not be stored in
the cup holders even if the lid is closed.
Other items may be thrown out of the
holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury. If possi-
ble, cover hot drinks to prevent burns. ■
When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking.
NOTICE
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To prevent damage to the rear cup
holder (vehicles without power rear
seat)
Stow the cup holder before stowing the
armrest.
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To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the lid of the power outlet in the
front cup holder when the power outlet is
not in use. Foreign ob jects or liquids that
enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit. Console box
WARNING
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Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking.
NOTICE
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Tray
Do not insert items exceeding the height
of the tray. Doing so may prevent open-
ing and closing of the lid.

4056-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care  Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a
hard, flat surface.
 Set the parking brake.
 Shift the shift position to P.
 Disabling the height control. (if
equipped) ( → P.301)
 Stop the hybrid system. ■
Jack and tools
As your vehicle is equipped with run-flat
tires, the following tools for replacing a tire
are not included with your vehicle. They can
be purchased at your Lexus dealer. ●
Wheel nut wrench●
Jack●
Jack handleReplacing the tire When raising your vehicle with a
jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage
your vehicle or cause injury.
If necessary tire replacement
seems difficult to perform, contact
your Lexus dealer.
Before jacking up the vehicle WARNING■
Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause
the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury. ●
Do not use the tire jack for any pur-
pose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains. ●
Do not use other tire jacks for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle. ●
Put the jack properly in its jack point. ●
Do not put any part of your body under
the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack. ●
Do not start the hybrid system or drive
the vehicle while the vehicle is sup-
ported by the jack. ●
Do not raise the vehicle while some-
one is inside. ●
When raising the vehicle, do not put an
object on or under the jack. ●
Do not raise the vehicle to a height
greater than that required to replace
the tire. ●
Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get
under the vehicle. ●
Make sure to disable all functions of
the vehicle height control of the elec-
tronically modulated air suspension
and then stopping the hybrid system.
( → P.301)●
When lowering the vehicle, make sure
that there is no-one near the vehicle. If
there are people nearby, warn them
vocally before lowering.
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Replacing a flat tire for vehicles with
power trunk opener and closer
In cases such as when replacing tires,
make sure to turn off the trunk opener
main switch ( → P.118). Failure to do so
may cause the trunk lid to operate unin-
tentionally if the power trunk opener and
closer switch is accidentally touched,
resulting in hands and fingers being
caught and injured.

422 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 7-2.Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed If towing is ne cessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws. WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. ■
When towing the vehicle 
2WD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the driv etrain and related
parts may be damaged, an accident may
occur due to a change in direction of the
vehicle or electricity generated by the
operation of the motor may cause a fire
to occur depending on the nature of the
damage or malfunction. 
AWD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the driv etrain or related
parts may be damaged, the vehicle may
fly off the truck, or electricity generated
by the operation of the motor may cause
a fire to occur depending on the nature
of the damage or malfunction.
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While towing ●
When towing using cables or chains,
avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets,
cables or chains. The towing eyelets,
cables or chains may become dam-
aged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
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Make sure to disable all functions of
the vehicle height control of the elec-
tronically modulated air suspension.
Otherwise, the vehicle height may
change and part of your body may be
caught under the vehicle, possibly
causing injury. ( → P.301)
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Do not turn the power switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the
rear wheels will be locked by the park-
ing lock.
Also, there is a possibility that the
steering wheel is locked and cannot be
operated.

424 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels. 
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
If your vehicle is transported by a flat-
bed truck, it should be tied down at the
locations shown in the illustration. If you use chains or cables to tie down
your vehicle, the angles shaded in
black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or
the vehicle may be damaged.
Make sure to disable all functions of
the vehicle height control of the elec-
tronically modulated air suspension.
Otherwise, the vehicle height may
change and the vehicle may be dam-
aged. ( → P.301)
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using cables or chains
secured to the emergency towing eye-
lets. This should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for short distances
at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

442 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Take your vehicle to the nearest Lexus
dealer or authorized tire dealer as
soon as possible if any tire goes flat.The vehicle can be driven for a maximum
of 100 miles (160 km) at a speed below 50
mph (80 km/h) after the tire pressure
warning light comes on. ( → P.431)
A run-flat tire has a mark on the
side wall.
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In some conditions (such as at high tem-
peratures)
You cannot continue driving for up to 160
miles (100 km).
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For the detailed information on run-flat
tires
See the tire warranty booklet.If you have a flat tire Your vehicle is not equipped with a
spare tire, but instead you can con-
tinue driving the vehicle with
run-flat tires even if any tire goes
flat.
In this case, slow down and drive
with extra caution.
Run-flat tires NOTICE■
When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly. ■
When driving over bumps
If a vehicle has a flat tire, the vehicle
height will be lower than usual. Ensure
that nothing strikes the bottom of the
vehicle. ■
To avoid damage to the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid seal-
ants, the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a
liquid sealant is used , contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop as
soon as possible. Make sure to replace
the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter when replacing the tire. ( → P.401)

460 8-1. Specifications
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*1
: Unladen vehicles *2
: Without electronically modulated air suspension *3
: With electronically mo dulated air suspension*4
:Except F SPORT models *5
:F SPORT models
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identifica-
tion number for your Lexus. It is used in
registering the ownership of your vehi-
cle.
This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel.Maintenance data (fue l, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight Overall length 206.1 in. (5235 mm)
Overall width 74.8 in. (1900 mm)
Overall height *1
2WD models 57.5 in. (1460 mm) *2
57.1 in. (1450 mm) *3
AWD models 57.9 in. (1470 mm) *2
57.5 in. (1460 mm) *3
Wheelbase 123.0 in. (3125 mm)
Tread *1
Front 2WD models 64.2 in. (1630 mm)
AWD models 64.2 in. (1630 mm) *2
64.4 in. (1635 mm) *3
Rear 64.4 in. (1635 mm) *4
63.6 in. (1615 mm) *5
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 870 lb. (395 kg)
Vehicle identification