oil level LEXUS LS500H 2018 User Guide

440 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Shift into P to Restart” is dis-
played
The remaining charge for the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is low, because the shift
position has been shifted to N for a long
period of time.
When moving the vehicle, shift the shift
position to P and restart the hybrid system. ■
If “Shift Is in N Release Accelerator
Before Shifting” is displayed
The accelerator pedal has been depressed
when the shift position is in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift position to D or R. ■
If “Depress Brake When Vehicle Is
Stopped Hybrid Syst em May Overheat”
is displayed
The message may be displayed when the
accelerator pedal is depressed to hold the
vehicle while the vehicle is stopped on an
incline, etc. The hybrid system may over-
heat. Release the accelerator pedal and
depress the brake pedal. ■
If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery”
is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic
power off function. Next time when starting
the hybrid system, operate the hybrid sys-
tem for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery. ■
If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
●
The LED headlight system
●
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
●
The automatic headlight leveling system
●
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
■
If “Front Camera Unavailable” or “Front
Camera Unavailable Remove Debris
On Windshield” is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( → P.219, 226, 433) ●
PCS (Pre-Collision system) ●
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped) ●
LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) (if equipped) ●
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ●
RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped) ●
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ■
If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played
Indicates that all maintenance according to
the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule *
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the message has been
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( → P.378)*
: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the main tenance interval
applicable to your vehicle. ■
If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all mainte nance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule *
.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( → P.378) *
: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the main tenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■
If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil an d change it if neces-
sary. After changing th e engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( → P.390)

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 8 8
Vehicle specifications Vehicle specifications .
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.) .............................................. 460
Fuel information ......................... 470
Tire information.......................... 472
8-2. Customization
Customizable features............. 481
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ........................ 495

460 8-1. Specifications
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 8-1.Specifications
*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

462 8-1. Specifications
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Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Ref-
erence *
])
*
: The engine oil capacity is a reference
quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn
off the hybrid system, wait more than 5
minutes, and check the oil level on the
dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”
or equivalent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good starting
in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20 oil may be used. However, it
must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at
the next oil change.
Recommended viscosity (SAE):Electric motor (traction motor) Type Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output 131.9 kW
Maximum torque 221.3 ft•lbf (300 N•m, 30.6 kgf•m)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Type Lithium-ion battery
Voltage 3.7 V/cell
Capacity 3.6 Ah
Quantity 84 cells
Overall voltage 310.8 V
Lubrication system
With filter 
2WD models
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.) 
AWD models
7.1 qt. (6.7 L, 5.9 Imp. qt.)
Without fil-
ter 
2WD models
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.) 
AWD models
6.8 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp. qt.)

476 8-1. Specifications
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1 *
that fol-
lows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1 *
below
Production options weight The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special
trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assem-
bly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter (Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim
by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s de signated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on the tire The load on an individual ti re that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by twoTire related term Meaning

5231-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 523Alphabetical Index
U
USB charging ports......................................351 V
Vanity lights.................................................... 354
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 354
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)303
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)...................................................... 303
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage-
ment (VDIM).............................................. 303
Vehicle identification number ................ 460
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 302
Vehicle sway warning display ................... 89
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 336
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)303
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ........... 302
W
Warning buzzers
ABS .................................................................. 429
Airbags ........................................................... 428
Approach warning.................................... 256
Brake hold..................................................... 434
Brake Override System ......................... 429
Brake system ............................................... 427
Charging system ....................................... 428
Downshifting .................................................. 179
Drive-Start Control .................................. 429
Electric power steering ..........................430
Engine ............................................................. 428
High coolant temperature .................... 427
Hybrid system ............................................. 428
Intuitive parking assist...................272, 432
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist).......240, 431
Low engine oil pressure......................... 428
LTA (Lane Tracing Assi st)......... 230, 431
Open door.............................................. 109, 111
Open window ...............................................152 PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ...........266
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .........433
Pop Up Hood.............................................. 429
Pre-collision braking ..................... 209, 221
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 432
RCTA (Rear Cross Tra ffic Alert) ...... 432
Seat belt ............................................... 430, 431
Warning label .................................................... 61
Warning lights................................................427
ABS ................................................................... 429
Brake hold operated indicator ...........434
Brake Override System ......................... 429
Brake system................................................ 427
Charging system........................................428
Drive-Start Control................................... 429
Electric power steering.......................... 430
High coolant temperature..................... 427
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator432
LKA indicator.................................................431
Low engine oil pressure.........................428
Low fuel level .............................................. 430
LTA indicator .................................................431
Malfunction indicator lamp ...................428
Master warning light................................. 434
Parking brake indicator ..........................434
PKSB OFF indicator ................................433
Pop Up Hood.............................................. 429
Pre-collision system..................................433
RCD OFF indicator.................................. 432
RCTA OFF indicator ............................... 432
Seat belt reminder light................ 430, 431
Slip indicator .................................................433
SRS ....................................................................428
Tire pressure ..................................................431
Warning messages ..................................... 437
Warning reflector storage belt.............. 349
Washer
Checking ........................................................ 391
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 309
Switch................................................................ 190
Washing and waxing.................................. 370