Engine model LEXUS LS500H 2018 Owners Manual

772-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators ■
Locations of gauges and meters
The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.
Engine coolant temperature gaugeDisplays the engine coolant temperature
Odometer and trip meter display ( → P.79)
Outside temperatureDisplays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
Hybrid System IndicatorDisplays hybrid system outp ut or regeneration level ( → P.78)
This display changes to a tachometer depending on the driving mode, and can be set to
show the tachometer in any driving mode on the settings display. ( → P.90, 298)
Speedometer
ClockTime displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. ( → P.353)
Shift position indicator ( → P.176)
Shift range/gear position ( → P.174)
Fuel gaugeDisplays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information displayPresents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( → P.86)Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models)
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

812-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators ■
Locations of gauges and meters
When the main meter is moved to the righ t, some of the meter displays and the
gauge layout will change. ( → P.85)
Main meter in center position
The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.
Odometer and trip meter display ( → P.84)
Engine coolant temperature gaugeDisplays the engine coolant temperature
Outside temperatureDisplays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
Hybrid System IndicatorDisplays hybrid system outp ut or regeneration level ( → P.78)
This display changes to a tachometer depending on the driving mode, and can be set to
show the tachometer in any driving mode on the settings display. ( → P.90, 298)
• Rev indicator ( →
P.83 )
•Rev peak ( →
P.83 )
Shift position/shift range/gear position ( → P.174)
Speedometer
ClockTime displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. ( → P.353)Gauges and meters (F SPORT models)
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

90 2-1. Instrument cluster
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tion display. ( → P.94)
Select to enable selection of an audio
source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Select to display the operational status
of the following systems:
 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if
equipped) ( → P.230)
 LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if
equipped) ( → P.240)
 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ( → P.250)
 RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped) ( → P.247)■
Meter display settings that can be
changed
 Language Select to change th e language displayed.
 Units Select to change the units of measure dis-
played.
 Speedometer display (except F
SPORT models) Select to set the display of the speedome-
ter to digital/analog/both digital and ana-
log.
 Drive information 1/Drive informa- tion 2 Select to select up to 2 items ( → P.88) that
will be displayed on each Drive information
screen (Drive information 1 screen and
Drive information 2 sc reen) respectively.
 Clock Select to switch between 12-hour display
and 24-hour display.
 Pop-up display Select to enable/disable pop-up displays
for each relevant system.
 Accent color Select to change the accent color on the
screen, such as the cursor color.
 Tachometer setting Select to set the display of the Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator or tachometer for each driv-
ing mode.
 Rev indicator (F SPORT models) • Select to enable/disable the rev indica-
tor.
• Select to set the engine speed at which
the rev indicator (amber) will begin to be
displayed.
 Rev peak (F SPORT models) Select to enable/disable the rev peak.
 EV indicator Select to enable/disable the EV indicator.
 Default setting Select to reset the meter display settings to
the default setting.
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Vehicle functions and settings that
can be changed
→ P.481
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Suspension of the settings display
●
Some settings cannot be changed while Audio system-linked display
Driving support system informa-
tion display
Settings display

1614-1. Before driving
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Driving WARNING●
Do not shift the shift position to P while
the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.●
Do not shift the shift position to R while
the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.●
Do not shift the shift position to a driv-
ing position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.●
Changing the shift position to N while
the vehicle is moving will disengage
the hybrid system. Engine braking is
not available with the hybrid system
disengaged.●
Be careful not to change the shift posi-
tion with the accelerator pedal
depressed. Changing the shift posi-
tion to any positions other than P or N
may lead to unexpected rapid acceler-
ation of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious
injury.
After changing the shift position, make
sure to confirm the current shift posi-
tion displayed on the shift position indi-
cator inside the meter.
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Brake pad wear
If any of the following situations occurs,
have the brake pads visually checked and
replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
●
If the thickness of the brake pads
exceeds the brake pad wear limit when
visually checking all four brake pads
(for the brake pad wear limit, refer to
P.465) ●
If a warning message is displayed on
the multi-information display (only the
right-side pads can be detected)
Rotor damage may result if the pads are
not replaced when needed.
F SPORT models: Moderate levels of the
brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced
braking power. As a result, the discs may
wear more quickly than conventional
brake discs. Therefore, when replacing
the brake pads, Lexus recommends that
you also have the thickness of the discs
measured.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when
the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
those of the brake discs are exceeded. ■
When the vehicle is stopped ●
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily.
If the shift position is any position other
than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-
ing an accident. ●
In order to prevent accidents due to
the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while
stopped with the “READY” indicator is
illuminated, and apply the parking
brake as necessary.
●
If the vehicle is stopped on an incline,
in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or back-
ward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake
as needed.
●
Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed
while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which
could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.

1634-1. Before driving
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Driving NOTICE■
When driving the vehicle●
Do not depress the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the hybrid
system output.●
Do not use the accelerator pedal or
depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the
vehicle on a hill.■
When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift position to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the
accelerator pedal is accidentally
depressed. ■
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts●
Do not turn the steering wheel fully in
either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power
steering motor.●
When driving over bumps in the road,
drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the
vehicle, etc.
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If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged ti re may cause the fol-
lowing situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the
brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●
It may be difficult to control your vehi-
cle.
●
The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat
tire ( → P.442) ■
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle: ●
Engine stalling ●
Short in electrical components ●
Engine damage caused by water
immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing: ●
Brake function ●
Changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, transfer (AWD models),
differential, etc. ●
Lubricant condition for the propeller
shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of
all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is damaged by
flooding, it may not be possible to shift
the shift position to P, or from P to other
positions. In this case, contact your Lexus
dealer.
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When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift position to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the
accelerator pedal is accidentally
depressed.

178 4-2. Driving procedures
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F SPORT models ■
Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if
the power switch is tu rned off after driving
in snow mode.
To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle
shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range switches to a
range that enables engine braking
force that is suitable to driving condi-
tions. When the “+” paddle shift switch
is operated, the shift range switches to
a range that is one range higher than
the current range.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
ing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking
force to be selected. Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting The selected shift rang e, from D1 to D10,
will be displayed on the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.
A lower shift range will provide greater
engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
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Automatic deactivation of shift range
selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will
be deactivated in the following situations:
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When the vehicle comes to a stop
●
If the accelerator pe dal is depressed for
more than a certai n period of time
●
When the shift position is shifted to a
position other than D.Selecting shift ranges in the D
position A
B
Meter dis-
play Function
D2 - D10 A gear in the range between
D1 and the selected shift
range is automatically cho-
sen depending on vehicle
speed and driving condi-
tions
D1 Setting the shift range at D1 A
B

4618-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications This number is also stamped under the
right-hand front seat.
This number is also on the Certification
Label. ■
Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown.
Engine Model 3.5 L 6-cylinder (8GR-FXS)
Type 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.70 × 3.27 in. (94.0 × 83.0 mm)
Displacement
210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm 3
)
Valve clearance Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Fuel Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 22.2 gal. (84.0 L, 18.5 Imp. gal.)

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.
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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.)