engine oil LEXUS LS500H 2018 Owners Manual

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
8
Vehicle specifications

13Pictorial index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Precautions for winter season .. ...................................................................................P.309
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) *
................................................. P.327
Precautions for car wash .................................................................................................P.371
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.194
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .194
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ......... ..................................................................................P.461
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.395
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ................................................... P.395, 466
Winter tires/tire chains ..................................................................................................P.309
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.395
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .442
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P. 385
Opening ........................................................................................................................ .......P.385
Engine compartment cover ........................................................................................ P.388
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.462
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.453
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.437
Headlights/cornering lights ................................................................................P.185
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.185
Turn signal lights ..................................................................................................... P.180
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.185
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control ....................................................................................................P. 303
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.185
Back-up lights
Changing the shift position to R....................................................................................P.174
Side marker lights ...................................................................................................P.185 *
:If equipped Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.417) E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N

732-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights (U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.427)(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.427)(yellow)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.427)
High coolant temperature
warning light *2
( → P.427)
Charging system warning
light *2
( → P.428)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light *2
( → P.428)
(U.S.A.) Malfunction indicator lamp *1

( → P.428)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp *1

( → P.428)
SRS warning light *1
( → P.428)
Pop Up Hood warning light *1

( → P.429)
(U.S.A.) ABS warning light *1
( → P.429)
(Canada) ABS warning light *1
( → P.429)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light *2
( → P.429) (red)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
( → P.430)(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
( → P.430)
Low fuel level warning light
( → P.430)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
( → P.430)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights *3
( → P.431)
Tire pressure warning light *1

( → P.431)(orange)
LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.431)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.431)(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator *1
( → P.432)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator *1

( → P.432)
(flashes) RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) ( → P.432)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator *1

( → P.433)
(flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light *1
( → P.433)
Slip indicator *1
( → P.433)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.) Parking brake indicator
( → P.434)

792-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
■
Display items
 Odometer Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
 Trip meter A/trip meter B Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
 Distance until next engine oil
change Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.
■
Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
■
Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will displayed when a warning
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1 Darker
2 Brighter ■
Brightness of the meters (day mode and
night mode)
The brightness of the meters changes
between day mode and night mode.
●
Day mode: When the tail lights are off or WARNING
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the engine and
its components●
Do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.●
The engine may be overheating if the
engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( → P.453)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

84 2-1. Instrument cluster
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Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre-
cisely controlled in order to help improve
fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis-
sions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that
is displayed may differ even when vehicle
operation and driving conditions are the
same. ■
Hybrid System Indicator is displayed
when
The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in
the following situations: ●
The shift position is in D or M.●
The driving mode is other than sport
mode.■
Outside temperature display●
In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change:
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds
(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has
changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of
a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●
When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer.
■
Liquid crystal display
→ P.87
■
Customization
The gauges and meters can be customized
on of the multi-information display.
( → P.90) ■
Display items
 Odometer Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
 Trip meter A/trip meter B Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
 Distance until next engine oil WARNING■
The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the engine and
its components ●
Do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed. ●
The engine may be overheating if the
engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( → P.453)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play

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Vehicle status information and indicators change Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.■
Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be
changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
■
Pop-up display
The distance until the next engine oil
change will displayed when a warning
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted. 1 Darker
2 Brighter ■
Brightness of the meters (day mode and
night mode)
The brightness of the meters changes
between day mode and night mode. ●
Day mode: When the tail lights are off or
when the tail lights are on but the sur-
rounding area is bright ●
Night mode: When the tail lights are on
and the surrounding area is dark
The display can be switched between
the center and side positions.
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness Changing the main meter loca-
tion

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.
■
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.
■
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.

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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
■
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.
●
Use tires of the specified size.
●
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.
●
Slow down sufficiently before entering
a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
●
Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
system. (if equipped)
●
Do not use LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) system. (if equipped)

3716-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care ■
Brake caliper coating (F SPORT mod-
els)●
When using detergent, use neutral deter-
gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-
sive cleaners, as they will damage the
coating.●
Do not use detergent on the brake cali-
pers when they are hot.●
Wash detergent off immediately after
use.■
Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. ■
Front side windows water-repellent
coating (if equipped)●
The following precautions can extend the
effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side
windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate
on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp
cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that
contain abrasives when cleaning the win-
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to
remove condensation build up.●
When the water-repellent performance
has become insufficie nt, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.■
Plated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as
follows: ●
Use a soft cloth dampened with an
approximately 5% solution of neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
●
Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to
remove any remaining moisture.
●
To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet
wipes or a similar product. WARNING■
When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the
engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components, etc. to
catch fire. ■
When cleaning the windshield
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in hands
being caught or other serious injuries
and cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
AUTO ●
When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●
When a wet rag or similar is held close
to the raindrop sensor
●
If something bumps against the wind-
shield
●
If you directly touch the raindrop sen-
sor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
■
Precautions regarding the exhaust
pipes
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes
to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not
to touch the pipes until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipes
can cause burns. A
B

378 6-2. Maintenance
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Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts
be used for repairs to ensure performance
of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used
in replacement or if a repair shop other than
a Lexus dealer perfor ms repairs, confirm
the warranty coverage. ■
Allow inspection and repairs to be per-
formed by a Lexus dealer●
Lexus technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well
informed about the operation of all sys-
tems on your vehicle.●
Keep a copy of the repa ir order. It proves
that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warra nty coverage. If any
problem should arise while your vehicle is
under warranty, your Lexus dealer will
promptly take care of it. General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule. For details about ma intenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
■
Resetting the message indicating main-
tenance is required
After the required maintenance is per-
formed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedure
described below:
1 Press or of the meter control
switch to select .
2 Press or to select “Vehicle Set-
tings” and then press .Maintenance requirements To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to perform
regular checks. Lexus recommends
the maintenance below.
WARNING
■
If your vehicle is not properly main-
tained
Improper maintenanc e could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and possi-
ble death or serious injury.
■
Handling of the 12-volt battery
●
Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area. ●
Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-
cles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth
defects or other re productive harm.
Avoid exposure and wash any affected
area immediately. ●
12-volt battery post s, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds which are known to
cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. ( → P.393)
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance