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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

512 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) C
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

5151-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 515Alphabetical Index
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ..............................88
Current fuel consumption........................88
Fuel filler door
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
......................................................................... 445
Refueling ..........................................................194
Fuel gauge ...................................................77, 81
Fuses ...................................................................414 G
Garage door opener .................................358
Gauges .........................................................77, 81
Gear Position................................................... 89
G-force............................................................... 89
Glove box ....................................................... 344
Glove box light ............................................. 345
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid .................... 115
Head restraints ...............................................144
Headlights
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)
...........................................................................187
Automatic High Beam system............. 188
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Head-up display.............................................. 92
Driving information display area........... 92
Driving support system display area .. 95
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 94
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 96
Navigation system-linked display ........ 92
Pop-up display............................................... 95
Settings .............................................................. 94
Heated steering wheel .............................. 336
Heaters
Front air conditioning system .............. 323
Heated steering wheel............................ 336
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 324
Rear air conditioning system ............... 333 Seat heaters ..................................................336
Height control
Electronically modulated air suspension
......................................................................... 300
High-voltage components ........................... 61
Hill-start assist control ............................... 303
Hood
Open............................................................... 385
Pop Up Hood.................................................38
Hooks
Coat hooks ...................................................352
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 22
Horn .................................................................... 147
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 94
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location ...............................................................61
Specification ................................................. 462
Warning message ........................................ 64
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
............................................................................. 64
Hybrid system .................................................. 58
Emergency shut off system...................... 64
Energy monitor/consumption screen96
EV drive mode.............................................. 172
High voltage components .........................61
Hybrid system precautions........................61
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 443
Overheating .................................................454
Power (ignition) switch ............................ 168
Regenerative braking .................................59
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 168
Vehicle proximity noti fication system.60
Hybrid System Indicator............. 78, 83, 96
Hybrid transmission...................................... 174
M mode ............................................................179
Paddle shift switches ....................... 178, 179
Snow mode..................................................... 177
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 307
I
I/M test ............................................................ 382

516 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Identification
Engine ...............................................................461
Vehicle ............................................................460
Ignition switch (power switch) ................ 168
Auto power off function .............................171
Changing the power switch modes ..170
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 420
Immobilizer system ........................................ 66
Indicators ............................................................74
Initialization
Items to initialize .........................................495
Maintenance ................................... 378, 390
Power windows............................................. 151
Tire pressure warning system .............. 401
Inside door handle lights .......................... 340
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 148
Instrument panel light control ........... 79, 85
Interior lights.................................................. 340
Front interior light ......................................340
Rear interior light .......................................340
Intuitive parking assist..................... 265, 266
Function .......................................................... 266
Warning message.....................................268
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack........................... 385
Jam protection function
Moon roof .......................................................154
Power trunk opener and closer ............ 116
Power windows............................................. 151
Rear door sunshade ................................355
K
Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button
start ................................................................... 119
Wireless remote control......................... 106
Keys
Battery-saving function ............................120 Electronic key ............................................... 104
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................445
If you lose your keys ................................. 444
Key number plate ....................................... 104
Keyless entry ........................................ 108, 119
Mechanical key ............................................ 104
Power switch................................................. 168
Replacing the battery .................................413
Warning buzzer ............................................ 119
Wireless remote control ......................... 106
Knee airbags .................................................... 29 L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
Operation ......................................................230
Warning messages...................................238
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA)
Operation ......................................................240
Warning messages................................... 246
Language (multi-information display) ... 90
LATCH anchors ............................................. 53
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system)
.......................................................................... 303
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever ................................ 385
Hood lock release lever ........................ 385
Internal trunk release lever....................... 117
Shift lever ..........................................................174
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180
Wiper lever .................................................... 190
Lexus climate concierge ............................321
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)
.......................................................................... 303
Lexus Enform Safety Connect............... 364
Lexus Safety System+
Automatic High Beam ............................. 188
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..........................247, 250
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................240
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................220
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......................... 247

5171-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 517Alphabetical Index
Lexus Safety System+A ..............................196
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................... 247, 250
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ......227
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 230
PCS (Pre-Collision System)................209
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......................... 247
License plate lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Light bulbs
Replacing ......................................................... 417
Lights
Automatic High Beam system............. 188
Front interior lights ...................................... 341
Front personal lights................................... 341
Headlight switch ......................................... 185
Interior lights.................................................340
Interior lights list..........................................340
Rear interior lights ....................................... 341
Rear personal lights....................................341
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Trunk lid light................................................... 116
Trunk light......................................................... 116
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180
Vanity lights .................................................. 354
Welcome light illumination control ... 186
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
Operation...................................................... 240
Warning messages .................................. 246
Lock steering column ..................................169
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
Operation...................................................... 230
Warning messages .................................. 238
Luggage mats ............................................... 348
M
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................383
General maintenance ............................. 379
Maintenance data......................................460
Maintenance requirements .................. 378 Malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 428
Master warning light .................................. 434
Menu icons........................................................ 86
Meter
Changing the main meter location......85
Clock............................................................ 77, 81
Hybrid System Indicator ..................78, 83
Indicators........................................................... 74
Instrument panel light control........ 79, 85
Meter control switches .............................. 87
Meters.......................................................... 77, 81
Multi-information display ..........................86
Settings...............................................................90
Units.....................................................................89
Warning lights ............................................. 427
Warning message ..................................... 437
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 329
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 148
Outside rear view mirror defoggers324
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 149
Vanity mirrors ..............................................354
Moon roof
Door lock linked moon roof operation
........................................................................... 154
Jam protection function ........................... 154
Operation ....................................................... 153
Multi-information display ............................ 86
Audio system-linked display ...................90
Drive information 1/Drive information 2
............................................................................ 88
Driving information display ...................... 87
Driving support system information dis-
play....................................................................90
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..................................... 250
Energy monitor .............................................. 97
Gear Position .................................................89
G-force ..............................................................89
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................. 243
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ................... 234
Menu icons ......................................................86

518 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Meter control switches .............................. 87
Navigation system-linked display ........ 89
Pop-up display............................................... 86
Settings .............................................................. 90
Suggestion function....................................... 91
Tire pressure ................................................ 397
Units .................................................................... 89
Vehicle sway warning ................................ 89
Warning message..................................... 437 N
Navigation system-linked display....89, 92
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6 O
“ODO TRIP”switch ............................... 79, 85
Odometer ................................................. 79, 84
Odometer and trip meter display
Display items .......................................... 79, 84
“ODO TRIP” switch ........................... 79, 85
Pop-up display...................................... 79, 85
Oil
Engine oil ....................................................... 462
Front differential oil ...................................465
Rear differential oil ....................................465
Opener
Fuel filler door................................................194
Hood............................................................... 385
Trunk ....................................................................114
Outer foot lights
Location..........................................................340
Outside door handle lights...................... 340
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment......................................................149
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) .................260
Folding ............................................................. 150
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
...........................................................................149
Mirror position memory...........................139
Outside rear view mirror defoggers324
RCTA function ............................................ 273 Outside temperature..............................77, 81
Overheating .................................................. 453 P
Paddle shift switches .......................... 178, 179
Panic mode ..................................................... 106
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking
assist) ............................................................. 266
Parking brake
Operation ......................................................... 181
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
........................................................................... 182
Warning light ...............................................434
Warning message ...................................... 182
Parking lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Parking Support Brake function (for
rear-crossing vehicles) ............................291
Function ............................................................291
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians) .................................... 280, 295
Function ..........................................................295
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles).........................280
Parking Support Brake function (static
objects) ............................................. 280, 286
Function ......................................................... 286
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
Function ............................................. 209, 220
PCS OFF switch .............................. 212, 222
Warning light ...............................................433
Warning message ...........................219, 226
Personal lights............................................... 340
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 265
PKSB (Parking Support Brake).............280
Warning message .....................................284
Pop Up Hood................................................... 38
Power control unit............................................ 61
Power control unit coolant
Capacity .........................................................463
Checking ...................................................... 390

5191-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 519Alphabetical Index
Preparing and checking before winter
.........................................................................309
Power easy access system ........................139
Power outlets ................................................ 353
Power rear seat ..............................................135
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system).......................................................... 303
Warning light ...............................................430
Power switch .................................................. 168
Auto power off function .............................171
Changing the power switch modes ..170
Power switch (engine switch)
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 420
Power trunk opener and closer ............... 114
Power windows
Door lock linked window operation..152
Jam protection function............................. 151
Operation......................................................... 151
Window lock switch ..................................153
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Function ..............................................209, 220
PCS OFF switch ...............................212, 222
Warning light ............................................... 433
Warning message........................... 219, 226
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range).. 247, 250
Radiator .............................................................391
RCD (Rear camera detection) .............. 265
Warning message..................................... 278
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
Function ...........................................................277
RCTA
Function .......................................................... 273
Warning message..................................... 274
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 265
RCTA function ..............................................274
Rear air conditioning system .................. 333
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ......... 273
Rear door sunshades ..... ............................ 355 Rear Multi Operation Pa nel .................... 318
Rear seat position memory .......................143
Rear seats .........................................................135
Adjustment ..................................................... 135
Head restraints..............................................144
Rear seat position memory.....................143
Relaxation system ....................................... 138
Seat heaters ..................................................336
Seat ventilators ............................................336
Rear side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Rear sunshades ............................................ 356
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 148
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 149
Rear window defogger ............................. 324
Refueling
Capacity .......................................................... 461
Fuel types ........................................................ 461
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................445
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 194
Regenerative braking ................................... 59
Remote Touch ................................................314
Replacing
Electronic key battery ................................413
Fuses...................................................................414
Light bulbs .......................................................417
Tires ................................................................. 405
Resetting the message indicating mainte-
nance is required ...................................... 378
Rev indicator .................................................... 83
Rev peak............................................................. 83
Road Sign Assist ...........................................247
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .............................247
Run-flat tires........................................ 397, 442

5211-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 521Alphabetical Index
Speedometer .............................................77, 81
Steering lock
Column lock release..................................169
Steering lock system warning message
...........................................................................169
Steering wheel
Adjustment...................................................... 147
Heated steering wheel............................ 336
Meter control switches .............................. 87
Power easy access system .....................139
Steering wheel position memory ........139
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Storage features .......................................... 343
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck................ 457
Suggestion function......................................... 91
Sun visors ........................................................ 354
Sunshade
Roof ....................................................................154
Switches
Activating the Automatic High Beam
.......................................................................... 188
Automatic High Beam system............. 188
Brake Hold switch ..................................... 183
Door lock switches ...................................... 110
Driving mode select switch ..................298
Driving position memory switches .....139
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range switch .........................251
Emergency flashers switch ................... 420
EV drive mode switch .............................. 172
Garage door opener switches ......... 358
Heated steering wheel switch............. 336
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 94
Ignition switch............................................... 168
Instrument panel light control switches
................................................................... 79, 85
Intuitive parking assist switch............... 267
Light switches ............................................... 185
LKA (Lane-Keeping A ssist) switch.. 242
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) switch .... 234 Meter control switches .............................. 87
Moon roof switches................................... 153
“ODO TRIP”switch ............................79, 85
Outside rear view mi rror switches .... 149
Paddle shift switches ....................... 178, 179
Parking brake switch................................... 181
PCS OFF switch .............................. 212, 222
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch
........................................................................... 281
Power door lock switch ............................ 110
Power switch................................................. 168
Power window switches ........................... 151
RCD (Rear camera detection) switch
.......................................................................... 277
RCTA switch ................................................ 273
Rear door sunshade switch ................. 355
Rear seat heater..........................................334
Rear seat position memory switches .143
Rear seat ventilator ...................................334
Rear sunshades switch........................... 356
Rear window and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch ............................ 323
Seat heater switches.................................336
Seat ventilator switches ..........................336
Snow mode switch...................................... 177
“SOS” button................................................364
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
............................................................................147
Tire pressure warning reset switch.... 401
Trunk closer switch ...................................... 115
Trunk opener main switch........................ 118
Trunk opener switch ................................... 114
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.... 251
VSC OFF switch ...................................... 304
Window lock switch.................................. 153
Windshield wiper and washer switch190
Windshield wiper de-icer switch....... 327
T
Tachometer.................................................77, 81
Rev indicator ...................................................83
Rev peak............................................................83

522 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Tail lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................................................. 68
Immobilizer system...................................... 66
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data...................................... 466
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 397
Warning light .................................................431
Tire information .............................................472
Glossary......................................................... 475
Size.................................................................... 473
Tire identification number ..................... 473
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 474
Tire pressure display .................................. 397
Tire pressure warning system
Function .......................................................... 397
Initializing ........................................................ 401
Installing tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters ....................................... 401
Registering ID codes ...............................403
Warning light .................................................431
Tires
Chains .............................................................. 310
Checking .......................................................395
If you have a flat tire .................................. 442
Inflation pressure....................................... 408
Information .................................................... 472
Replacing .......................................................405
Rotating tires ................................................ 397
Run-flat tires ..................................... 397, 442
Size.................................................................... 466
Snow tires ......................................................309
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 397
Tire pressure warning system ............. 397
Warning light .................................................431
Top tether strap............................................... 55
Total load capacity ...................................... 460 Towing
Dinghy towing ...............................................167
Emergency towing.................................... 422
Towing eyelet...............................................425
Trailer towing ................................................ 166
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 303
Traction battery (hybrid battery)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
............................................................................. 64
Location ...............................................................61
Specification ................................................. 462
Warning message ........................................ 64
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 303
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 58
Trailer towing ..................................................166
Transmission
Driving mode select switch ................. 298
Hybrid transmission....................................174
M mode ............................................................179
Paddle shift switches ....................... 178, 179
Snow mode..................................................... 177
Trip meters ................................................ 79, 84
Trunk .................................................................... 112
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid................. 115
Internal trunk release lever....................... 117
Power trunk opener and closer ............ 114
Smart access system with push-button
start ................................................................... 115
Trunk closer switch ...................................... 115
Trunk easy closer.......................................... 116
Trunk features ............................................. 348
Trunk grip ......................................................... 116
Trunk lid light................................................... 116
Trunk light ......................................................... 116
Trunk opener main switch........................ 118
Trunk opener switch ................................... 114
Wireless remote control ........................... 115
Trunk lid light .................................................... 116
Trunk light .......................................................... 116
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180

528
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever ( → P.385)
Trunk opener ( → P.114)
Fuel filler door opener ( → P.195)
Fuel filler door ( → P.195)
Hood lock release lever ( → P.385)
Tire inflation pressure ( → P.466)Fuel tank capacity (Ref-
erence) 22.2 gal. (84.0 L, 18.5 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P.461
P.470
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure P.466
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill ⎯ ref-
erence) P.462
Engine oil type P.462A
B
C
D
E
F