air condition LEXUS LS500H 2018 Owners Manual

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9Pictorial index Search by illustration
For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicators Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior features Usage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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9Dinghy towing ................................ 167
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ............... 168
EV drive mode ............................... 172
Hybrid transmission ..................... 174
Turn signal lever............................. 180
Parking brake .................................. 181
Brake Hold....................................... 183
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 185
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
............................................................ 188
Windshield wipers and washer
............................................................ 190
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......... 194
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+A.............. 196
Lexus Safety System+ ................ 203
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System+A)
........................................................... 209
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System+)
........................................................... 220
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
........................................................... 227
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)........ 230
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .... 240
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 247
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range......................... 250
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 260
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
........................................................... 265
Intuitive parking assist ................ 266 RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
function.......................................... 273
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
function........................................... 277
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
.......................................................... 280
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) ............................ 286
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ........... 291
Parking Support Brake function
(rear pedestrians) ..................... 295
Driving mode select switch ..... 298
Electronically modulated air sus-
pension .......................................... 299
Driving assist systems ................ 302
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....... 307
Winter driving tips ....................... 309
5-1. Remote Touch/Display
Remote Touch................................. 314
Center Display............................... 316
Rear Multi Operation Panel .... 318
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
Lexus Climate Concierge.......... 321
5-3. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Front automa
ti
c air conditioning
system ............................................ 323
Rear air conditioning system... 333
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators................... 336
5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ........................... 3405
Interior features

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 5-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features............... 343
Trunk features................................ 348
5-6. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............... 351
Garage door opener.................. 358
Lexus Enform Safety Connect
........................................................... 364
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior ................................... 370
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior .................................... 373
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ..... 378
General maintenance ................ 379
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs ............ 382
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
........................................................... 383
Hood.................................................. 385
Positioning a floor jack............... 385
Engine compartment.................. 387
12-volt battery................................ 393
Tires ................................................... 395
Replacing the tire ......................... 405
Tire inflation pressure ................. 408
Wheels............................................... 410
Air conditioning filter.................... 411
Electronic key battery ................. 413
Checking and replacing fuses
............................................................ 414 Light bulbs......................................... 417
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 420
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ............................ 420
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
........................................................... 422
If you think something is wrong
.......................................................... 426
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds...................... 427
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 437
If you have a flat tire ..................... 442
If the hybrid syst em will not start
.......................................................... 443
If you lose your keys.................... 444
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened .......................................... 445
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly ................................. 445
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
.......................................................... 447
If your vehicle overheats ........... 453
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 457
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.) ................................................. 460
Fuel information
. ........................... 470
Tire information ............................. 4726
Maintenance and care 7
When trouble arises
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Vehicle specifications

15Pictorial index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Parking brake switch .............................................................................................. P.181
Applying/releasing the parking brake........................................................................P.181
Precautions for winter season .. .................................................................................... P.310
Warning buzzer/messages.......................................................................................... P.437
Turn signal lever ..................................................................................................... P.180
Headlight switch......................................................................................................P.185
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime ru nning lights ........................... P.185
AHB (Automatic High Beam)............................ .......................................................... P.188
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................P.190
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.190
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.3 92
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.437
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.420
Hood lock release lever ...................................................................................... P.385
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch...... ............ .............. .................... .. P.147
Adjustment ............................................................................................................................P.147
Driving position memory ................................................................................................ P.139
Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.323
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.323
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.323
Audio system *
Brake hold switch ....................................................................................................P.183
Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.118 *
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For safety and security Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Front impact sensors
Pop Up Hood computer assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on the US
motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU)
controls airbag deployment based on information obtained from the sensors etc.
shown in the system components diagram above. This information includes crash
severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbags with no n-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of
the occupants. ■
If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)●
Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may
be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the
extremely high speed deployment (infla-
tion) by hot gases.●
A loud noise and white powder will be
emitted.●
Parts of the airbag module (steering
wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the seats, parts of the front and
rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot
for several minutes. The airbag itself may
also be hot.●
The windshield may crack.●
The emergency flashers will be turned on
automatically. ( → P.420)●
For Lexus Enform Safety Connect sub-
scribers, if any of the following situations
occur, the system is designed to send an
emergency call to the response center,
notifying them of the vehicle’s location
(without needing to push the “SOS” but-
ton) and an agent will attempt to speak
with the occupants to ascertain the level
of emergency and assi stance required. If
the occupants are unable to communi-
cate, the agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency and helps to dis-
patch the necessary emergency services.
( → P.364)
• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe
rear-end collision. ■
SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS
front airbags/SRS seat cushion airbags) ●
The SRS front airbags and SRS seat cush-
ion airbags will deploy in the event of an
impact that exceed s the set threshold
level (the level of fo rce corresponding to
an approximately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30
km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall
that does not move or deform).
However, this threshol d velocity will be
considerably higher in the following situa-
tions:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a
parked vehicle or sign pole, which can
move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride
collision, such as a collision in which the
front of the vehicle underrides, or goes
under, the bed of a truck ●
The SRS front airbags for the front pas-
senger will not activate if there is no pas-
senger sitting in the front passenger seat.
However, the SRS front airbags for the
front passenger may deploy if luggage is
put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccu-
pied.
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The SRS seat cushion airbags on the rear
seat will not operate if the occupant is not
wearing a seat belt.
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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS
side and curtain shield airbags)
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The SRS side and curtain shield airbags
will deploy in the event of an impact that
exceeds the set threshold level (the level Q
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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) of force corresponding to the impact
force produced by an approximately
3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with
the vehicle cabin from a direction per-
pendicular to the vehi cle orientation at an
approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 -
30 km/h]).●
Both SRS curtain shield airbags may
deploy in the event of a severe side colli-
sion.●
Both SRS curtain shield airbags will
deploy in the event of vehicle rollover.●
Both SRS curtain shield airbags may also
deploy in the event of a severe frontal col-
lision.■
Conditions under which the SRS air-
bags may deploy (inf late), other than a
collision
The SRS front airbags, SRS curtain shield
airbags and SRS seat cushion airbags may
also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the
underside of your vehicle. Some examples
are shown in the illustration. ●
Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
surface●
Falling into or jumping over a deep hole●
Landing hard or falling
The SRS curtain shield airbags may also
deploy under the situations shown in the
illustration.
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The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal.
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The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone. ■
Types of collisions that may not deploy
the SRS airbags (SRS front airbags/SRS
seat cushion airbags)
The SRS front airbags and SRS seat cushion
airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle
is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls
over, or if it is involv ed in a low-speed frontal
collision. But, whenever a collision of any
type causes sufficient forward deceleration
of the vehicle, deploy ment of the SRS front
airbags and SRS seat cushion airbags may
occur. ●
Collision from the side ●
Collision from the rear ●
Vehicle rollover
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Types of collisions that may not deploy
the SRS airbags (SRS side and curtain
shield airbags)
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags
may not activate if the vehicle is subjected
to a collision from the side at certain angles,
or a collision to the side of the vehicle body
other than the passenger compartment.
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Collision from the side to the vehicle
body other than the passenger compart-
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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
SRS warning light 
For the U.S.A.
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light 
For Canada
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator lightFront passenger occupant classification system Your vehicle is equipped with a front pa ssenger occupant clas sification system.
This system detects the conditions of th e front passenger seat and activates or
deactivates the front passenger airb ag and front passenger knee airbag.
System components
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WARNING
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Front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system precautions
Observe the following precautions
regarding the front passenger occupant
classification system.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury. ●
Wear the seat belt properly.
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Make sure the front passenger’s seat
belt plate has not been left inserted
into the buckle before someone sits in
the front passenger seat.

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Adult *1
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Child *4
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Child restraint system with infant *5Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification
system Indicator/warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG ON”
SRS warning light Off
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light Off *2
or flashing *3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Front passenger knee airbag
Indicator/warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG OFF” or
“AIR BAG ON” *4
SRS warning light Off
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light Off *2
or flashing *3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated or acti-
vated *4
Front passenger knee airbag
Indicator/warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG OFF” *6
SRS warning light Off
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light Off *2
or flashing *3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Front passenger knee airbag

611-3. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
The illustration is an example for explana-
tion and may differ from the actual item.
Warning label
Power control unit
Electric motor (traction motor)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Service plug
High voltage cables (orange)
Air conditioning compressor ■
Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the
hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to
make the low fuel level warning light
( → P.430) go off. If there is only a small
amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount of
fuel is about 3.4 gal. [13 L, 2.8 Imp. gal.],
when the vehicle is on a level surface. This
value may vary when the vehicle is on a
slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is
inclined.) ■
Electromagnetic waves ●
High voltage parts and cables on hybrid
vehicles incorporate electromagnetic
shielding, and therefore emit approxi-
mately the same amount of electromag-
netic waves as conventional gasoline
powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances.
●
Your vehicle may cause sound interfer-
ence in some third party-produced radio
parts.
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Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a
limited service life. The lifespan of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) can Hybrid system precautions Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high voltage system (about
650 V at maximum) as well as contains parts that become extremely hot when
the hybrid system is operating. Obey th e warning labels attached to the vehi-
cle.
System components
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Before driving airport or other faci lity that generates
strong radio waves or electrical noise●
When carrying a portable radio, cellular
phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication device●
When the electronic key is in contact
with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil
inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs ●
When other wireless ke ys (that emit radio
waves) are being used nearby●
When carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a
wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital
assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems ●
If window tint with a metallic content or
metallic objects are attached to the rear
window●
When the electronic key is placed near a
battery charger or electronic devices●
When the vehicle is parked in a pay park-
ing spot where radio waves are emitted.■
Note for the entry function●
Even when the electronic key is within the
effective range (detection areas), the sys-
tem may not operate properly in the fol-
lowing cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the win-
dow or outside door handle, near the
ground, or in a high place when the doors
are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or
in a high place, or too close to the center
of the rear bumper when the trunk is
opened.
• The electronic key is on the instrument
panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the
door pockets or glove box when the
hybrid system is star ted or power switch modes are changed. ●
Do not leave the electronic key on top of
the instrument panel or near the door
pockets when exiting the vehicle.
Depending on the radio wave reception
conditions, it may be detected by the
antenna outside the cabin and the doors
will become lockable from the outside,
possibly trapping the electronic key
inside the vehicle. ●
As long as the electronic key is within the
effective range, the doors may be locked
or unlocked by anyone. However, only
the doors detecting the electronic key
can be used to unlock the vehicle. ●
Even if the electronic key is not inside the
vehicle, it may be po ssible to start the
hybrid system if the el ectronic key is near
the window. ●
The doors may unlock or lock if a large
amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car
wash, when the electronic key is within
the effective range. (The doors will auto-
matically be locked after approximately
60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.) ●
If the wireless remote control is used to
lock the doors when the electronic key is
near the vehicle, there is a possibility that
the door may not be unlocked by the
entry function. (Use the wireless remote
control to unlock the doors.) ●
Touching the door lock sensor while
wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock
operation. ●
When the lock operation is performed
using the lock sensor, recognition signals
will be shown up to two consecutive
times. After this, no recognition signals
will be given.
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If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In this case, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft.
(2 m) or more away from the vehicle.
(Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)