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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ...................................... 6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ........................................ 29
Pop Up Hood ................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system ................................. 40
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 44
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children........................ 45
Child restraint systems ................. 45
1-3. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ................. 58
Hybrid system precautions ........... 61
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer sy stem ........................ 66
Alarm.................................................... 68
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ..... 72
Gauges and meters (except F
SPORT models) ............................ 77
Gauges and meters (F SPORT
models) .............................................. 81
Multi-information display............. 86
Head-up display ............................... 92 Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................................................ 96
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 104
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 108
Trunk .................................................... 112
Smart access system with push-but-
ton start ............................................ 119
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats........................................ 128
Power rear seat ............................. 135
Driving position memory ........... 139
Rear seat position memory........ 143
Head restraints ............................... 144
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ................................ 147
Inside rear view mirror ............... 148
Outside rear view mirrors......... 149
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ............................... 151
Moon roof ........................................ 153
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle........................ 158
Cargo and luggage...................... 164
Vehicle load limits......................... 166
Trailer towing.................................. 1661
For safety and security
2
Vehicle status information and
indicators 3
Before driving
4
Driving

12 Pictorial index
Pictorial index ■ Exterior
Doors ......................................................................................................................... P .108
Locking/unlocking ............................................................................................................ P. 108
Opening/closing the side windows ............................................................................. P.151
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................ P.445
Warning lights/warning messages ................................................................ P.427, 437
Trunk .......................................................................................................................... .. P.112
Opening from inside the cabin ...................................................................................... P.114
Opening from outside ....................................................................................................... P.11 5
Opening by using the mechanical key .................................................................... P.446
Warning lights/warning messages ................................................................ P.427, 437
Outside rear view mirrors.................................................................................... P.149
Adjusting the mirror angle ............................................................................................. P.149
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ P.150
Driving position memory ................................................................................................ P.139
Defogging the mirrors .................................................................................................... P.323
Windshield wipers ..................................................................................................P.190 A
B
C
D

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Position memory buttons...................................................................................... P.139
Mode change button .............................................................................................P.130
Window lock switch ...............................................................................................P.153
Outside rear view mirror switches .................................................................... P.149
Door lock switches .................................................................................................. P.110
Power window switches ......................................................................................... P.151
Rear door sunshade switches *
.......................................................................... P.355*
:If equipped
Meter control switches ...........................................................................................P.87
Paddle shift switches .............................................................................................. P.178 A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) ■ Ceiling
Moon roof switches ................................................................................................P.153
Personal lights.......................................................................................................... P.341
“SOS” button *
.........................................................................................................P.364
Auxiliary box............................................................................................................ P.347
Vanity mirrors .........................................................................................................P.354
Sun visors ..................................................................................................................P.3 54
Door-linked interior light switch ........................................................................ P.341
Inside rear view mirror ..........................................................................................P.148
Garage door opener buttons ............................................................................ P.358
Interior light .............................................................................................................. P.3 41*
:If equipped A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

231-1. For safe use
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 1
For safety and security
Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and
so that you do not have to lean for-
ward to steer. ( → P.128)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. ( → P.128)
Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears.
( → P.144)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
( → P.24) Make sure that all occupants are wear-
ing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle. ( → P.24)
Use a child restraint system appropri-
ate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belt. ( → P.45)
Make sure that you can see backward
clearly by adjusting the inside and out-
side rear view mirrors properly.
( → P.148, 149)For safe driving For safe driving, adjust the seat and
mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.
Correct driving posture
WARNING
■
For safe driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. A
B
C
D ●
Do not adjust the position of the
driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. ●
Do not place a cushion between the
driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct pos-
ture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and
head restraint. ●
Do not place anything under the front
seats.
Objects placed under the front seats
may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in
place. This may lead to an accident
and the adjustment mechanism may
also be damaged. ●
Always observe the legal speed limit
when driving on public roads. ●
When driving over long distances, take
regular breaks before you start to feel
tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while
driving, do not force yourself to con-
tinue driving and take a break immedi-
ately.
Correct use of the seat belts
Adjusting the mirrors

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanatio n, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated. 
Except F SPORT models

F SPORT modelsWarning lights and indicators The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) *1
: These lights come on when the power
switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will go off after the hybrid
system is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system
if the lights do not come on, or go off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer. *2
: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display. *3
: This light illuminates on the center
panel. *4
: F SPORT models: This light comes on
when the power switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will go off after
the hybrid system is on, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if the lights do not come on, or
go off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer. The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( → P.434)(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator *1

( → P.434)
Master warning light *4

( → P.434)
WARNING
■
If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the hybrid system, this
could mean that these systems are not
available to help pr otect you in an acci-
dent, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs. Indicators Turn signal indicator ( → P.180)
(U.S.A.) Headlight indicator ( → P.185)
(Canada) Tail light indicator ( → P.185)
Headlight high beam indicator
( → P.186)
AHB indicator ( → P.188)
PCS warning light *1, 2
( → P.212,
222)
Cruise control indicator
( → P.257)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( → P.250)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
( → P.250)
(white)LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.234)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.242)
(green) LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.234)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.243)
(orange)
(flashes) LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.234)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.243)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators *1, 3
( → P.260, 273)

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) *1
: These lights come on when the power
switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will go off after the hybrid
system is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system
if the lights do not come on, or go off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer. *2
: This light comes on when the system is
turned off. *3
: This light illuminates on the outside rear
view mirrors. *4
: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display. *5
: When the outside temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on. *6
: This light illuminates on the center
panel. Eco drive mode indicator
( → P.298)
Sport S mode indicator
( → P.298)
Sport S+ mode indicator
( → P.298)

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 3 3
Before driving Before driving .
3-1. Key information
Keys ................................................. 104
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors............................................... 108
Trunk................................................. 112
Smart access system with
push-button start ...................... 119
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ..................................... 128
Power rear seat........................... 135
Driving position memory ........ 139
Rear seat position memory .... 143
Head restraints............................ 144
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel............................. 147
Inside rear view mirror............. 148
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 149
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows............................ 151
Moon roof ..................................... 153

128 3-3. Adjusting the seats
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 3-3.Adjusting the seats
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Seat adjustment switches
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment switch
Vertical height adjustment switchFront seats WARNING■
When adjusting the seat position●
Take care when ad justing the seat
position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving
seat.●
Do not put your hands under the seat
or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become
jammed in the se at mechanism.●
Make sure to leave enough space
around the feet so they do not get
stuck.■
Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap
belt during a collision, do not recline the
seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may
slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen, or your
neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or serious
injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while
driving as the seat may unexpectedly
move and cause the driver to lose control
of the vehicle.
■
Operating the front passenger’s seat
from the driver’s seat or rear seat
Do not operate the front passenger’s seat
when a passenger is seated in it. In addi-
tion, do not let anyone sit down in the
front passenger’s seat while the seat is
being operated or when the head
restraint is being folded. The front pas-
senger may catch their legs between the
instrument panel and seat, or the head
restraint may interfer e with their head,
resulting in injury. ■
When the front passenger’s seat is
folded forward
If the outside rear view mirror is difficult
to see, due to the position of the front
passenger’s seat, mo ve the front passen-
ger’s seat to an appropriate position.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the
vehicle and cause an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury.
NOTICE■
Operating the front passenger’s seat
from the driver’s seat or rear seat
Before operating the front passenger’s
seat, make sure that there is no luggage
or any other objects on the seat or in the
footwell that could prevent its operation.
Such items may result in excess force
being applied, causing damage to the
seat and/or the luggage.
Adjustment procedure
A
B
C
D