brake LEXUS LS500H 2019 Owners Manual

5071-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809507What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
started in a temporary way. (
P.444)
 Is the 12-volt battery discharged?
( P.445)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.171)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( 
P.156)
The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY mode for a period of
time. ( P.173)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passenger
wearing the seat belts? ( 
P.427)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.183)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. (P.424, 434) 
Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
(
P.73)
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode, or start the
hybrid system. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( 
P.434)
When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.424, 434.
 Slow down the vehicle, drive with
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the hybrid system is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire

5091-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809509Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C Air conditioning filter .............................. 408
Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 323
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 329
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......................................................................... 334
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 302 Warning light ............................................... 426
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) 189
Adaptive Variable Suspension System302
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) 189
Air conditioning filter .................................408
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............................. 408
Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 323
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 329
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......................................................................... 334
Airbags Airbag operating conditions..................... 31
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 34
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions ...................................................................32
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 34
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 40
General airbag precautions ................... 34
Locations of airbags.................................... 29
Modification and disposal of airbags ..37
Side airbag operating conditions ..........32
Side airbag precautions ............................ 34
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions.......................................................32
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 34
SRS airbags ..................................................... 29
SRS warning light ...................................... 426 Alarm ....................................................................73
Warning buzzer ......................................... 424
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 55
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start).......................................123
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 302 Warning light ............................................... 426
Approach warning........................................251
Armrest............................................................ 354
Assist grips ..................................................... 354
Audio system-linked display ...................... 93
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 188
Automatic High Beam ............................... 190
Automatic light control system................187
Auxiliary boxes ................................... 349, 351
Average fuel economy................................. 92
Average vehicle speed ................................ 92
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking ....................................... 390
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....445
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 309
Warning light ...............................................425
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 66
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 258
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 185
Fluid...................................................... 388, 463
Parking brake ............................................... 183
Regenerative braking ................................. 64
Warning light ............................................... 424
Brake assist .................................................... 302
Break-in tips...................................................... 161
Brightness control Instrument panel light control....... 83, 89
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 258

5111-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809511Alphabetical Index
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 265
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 239
Multi-information display .......................... 90
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) .............................................. 294
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 275
RCTA ................................................................ 271
Warning message..................................... 434
Distance until next engine oil change .................................................... 83, 88
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 376
Door courtesy lights .....................................341
Door lock Doors...................................................................112
Smart access system with push-button start .................................................................. 123
Wireless remote control........................... 110
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 116
Door closer ..................................................... 115
Door glasses ..................................................154
Door lock...........................................................112
Open door warning buzzer ...........113, 115
Outside rear view mirrors ......................152
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 115
Drive distance .................................................. 92
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 92
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory......................... 142
Memory recall function ............................145
Power easy access system ..................... 142
Drive-start control ......................................... 161
Driving Break-in tips .................................................... 161
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch .................. 297
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 307
Procedures .................................................... 160
Winter drive tips.........................................309
Driving information display .......................... 91 Driving position memory............................ 142
Memory recall function............................ 145
Power easy access system .....................142
Driving range ................................................... 92
Driving support system information display ............................................................................. 93
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 302
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................245, 255Warning message .....................................253
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 302
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 302
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Elapsed time ..................................................... 92
Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 63
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 302 Warning light ............................................... 427
Electronic key ................................................ 108 Battery-saving function.............................124
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................443
Replacing the battery .............................. 409
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 302
Electronically modulated air suspension .......................................................................... 298
Emergency flashers ......................................416
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................... 424
If a warning light turns on....................... 424
If a warning message is displayed ..... 434
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....445
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................443
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
.......................................................................... 442
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 440
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ............................................................................417

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If you have a flat tire .................................. 439
If you lose your keys................................. 442
If you think something is wrong ......... 423
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 454
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................................................416
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......419
If your vehicle overheats ........................450
Energy monitor .................................... 100, 101
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............................... 172
Compartment .............................................384
Engine compartment cover ................ 385
Engine switch.................................................170
Hood................................................................ 382
How to start the hybrid system ............170
Identification number ...............................459
If the hybrid system will not start ........440
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................................................416
Ignition switch (power switch) ..............170
Overheating.................................................450
Power switch .................................................170
Tachometer ............................................. 81, 85
Engine compartment cover ....................385
Engine coolant Capacity ...........................................................461
Checking ....................................................... 387
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................309
Engine coolant temperature gauge 81, 85
Engine oil Capacity .........................................................460
Checking ...................................................... 385
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................309
Warning light ............................................... 425
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 387
Engine switch (power switch) ..................170 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................................................416 EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 302
Warning light ............................................... 427
EV drive mode................................................ 174
EV indicator ...................................................... 64
Event data recorder (E DR) ........................... 8
F
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 230
First-aid kit storage belt ..............................351
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system .............394
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Brake ................................................................463
Hybrid transmission.................................. 462
Washer .......................................................... 389
Footwell light ...................................................341
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 323
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ......... 230
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 40
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 131
Cleaning ...........................................................371
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .........................142
Head restraints..............................................147
Memory recall function............................ 145
Power easy access system .....................142
Refresh system ............................................. 136
Seat heaters .................................................. 337
Seat position memory ...............................142
Seat ventilators ............................................ 337
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 187
Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Turn signal lever .......................................... 182
Fuel Capacity ........................................................ 459

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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 245
Energy monitor.............................................. 101
Gear Position ................................................. 93
G-force.............................................................. 93
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 239
Menu icons ...................................................... 90
Meter control switches ................................ 91
Navigation system-linked display ........ 93
Pop-up display............................................... 90
Settings .............................................................. 94
Suggestion function..................................... 95
Tire pressure ................................................ 394
Units .................................................................... 93
Warning message..................................... 434
N
Navigation system-linked display.... 93, 96
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
“ODO TRIP” switch ............................. 83, 89
Odometer ................................................ 83, 88
Odometer and trip meter display Display items ......................................... 83, 88
“ODO TRIP” switch ...........................83, 89
Pop-up display......................................83, 89
Oil Engine oil .......................................................460
Front differential oil ................................... 463
Rear differential oil .................................... 463
Opener Fuel filler door................................................ 197
Hood................................................................ 382
Trunk ................................................................... 118
Outer foot lights Location............................................................ 341
Outside door handle lights........................341
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment......................................................152
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) .................258 Folding.............................................................. 153
Linked mirror functi
on when reversing
........................................................................... 152
Mirror position memory ...........................142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers324
RCTA function .............................................. 271
Outside temperature............................. 81, 85
Overheating .................................................. 450
P
Paddle shift switches .......................... 180, 181
Panic mode ....................................................... 110
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ............................................................. 265
Parking brake Operation ....................................................... 183
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer........................................................................... 184
Warning light .................................................431
Warning message ...................................... 184
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 187
Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) .......................... 290Function ......................................................... 290
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ..................................... 278, 294Function .......................................................... 294
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)......................... 278
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ..............................................278, 284Function ..........................................................284
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ................................................ 212, 223
PCS OFF switch ..............................215, 225
Warning light .............................................. 430
Personal lights.................................................341
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 263
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............. 278 Warning message .....................................282

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Road Sign Assist .......................................... 255
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 255
Run-flat tires........................................394, 439
S
Seat belt buckle lights . .................................341
Seat belt reminder ligh t.................. 427, 428
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................................................................... 371
Easy Access Buckle .................................... 26
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............................................................................24
Reminder light and buzzer ....... 427, 428
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
SRS warning light ...................................... 426
Seat heaters ................................................... 337
Seat position memory........................ 142, 146
Seat ventilators ............................................. 337
Seating capacity............................................ 168
Seats Adjustment.............................................131, 138
Adjustment precautions ............................ 131
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning........................................................... 371
Driving position memory......................... 142
Front seat refresh system.........................136
Head restraints ............................................. 147
Power easy access system ..................... 142
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Rear seat relaxation system......................141
Seat heaters .................................................. 337
Seat position memory .....................142, 146
Seat ventilators............................................ 337
Secondary Collision Brake ..................... 302 Sensor
Automatic headlight system .................. 187
Automatic High Beam system ............. 190
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 151
Intuitive parking assist ..............................265
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................... 233
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ..................... 290
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ....................................................... 285
Radar sensor .........................199, 206, 259
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 193
RCTA............................................................... 272
Service plug ...................................................... 66
Service reminder message ..................... 375
Shift lever Hybrid transmission....................................176
Shift lever light ................................................341
Shopping bag hooks ..................................350
Side airbags ...................................................... 29
Side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 187
Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Side mirrors Adjustment ..................................................... 152
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)................. 258
Folding.............................................................. 153
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 152
Mirror position memory ...........................142
RCTA function .............................................. 271
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Turn signal lever .......................................... 182
Side windows ..................................................154
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location ..........................................123
Entry functions ................................................ 112
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 170
Snow mode ...................................................... 179
Snow tires ....................................................... 309

5191-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809519Alphabetical Index
Spark plug ........................................................461
Specifications ................................................ 458
Speedometer ............................................ 81, 85
Steering lock Column lock release....................................171
Steering lock system warning message.............................................................................171
Steering wheel Adjustment..................................................... 150
Heated steering wheel............................ 337
Meter control switches ................................ 91
Power easy access system ..................... 142
Steering wheel position memory ........ 142
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs.................................. 414
Storage features .......................................... 345
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck................ 454
Suggestion function....................................... 95
Sun visors ........................................................ 356
Sunshade Roof .................................................................... 157
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam190
Automatic High Beam system............. 190
Brake Hold switch ..................................... 185
Door lock switches .......................................114
Driving mode select switch .................. 297
Driving position memory switches ..... 142
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch ....................... 246
Emergency flashers switch .....................416
EV drive mode switch .............................. 174
Garage door opener switches ..........360
Heated steering wheel switch............. 337
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 98
Ignition switch................................................170
Instrument panel light control switches ...................................................................83, 89
Intuitive parking assist switch............... 266
Light switches ................................................187
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) switch .... 239 Meter control switches ................................91
Moon roof switches................................... 156
“ODO TRIP” switch .......................... 83, 89
Outside rear view mi
rror switches .... 152
Paddle shift switches ........................ 180, 181
Parking brake switch................................. 183
PCS OFF switch ..............................215, 225
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch .......................................................................... 279
Power door lock switch ............................ 114
Power switch................................................. 170
Power window switches ......................... 154
RCD (Rear camera detection) switch .......................................................................... 275
RCTA switch ................................................ 272
Rear door sunshade switch ..................357
Rear seat heater..........................................335
Rear seat position memory switches 146
Rear seat ventilator ...................................335
Rear sunshades switch........................... 358
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................ 323
Seat heater switches................................. 337
Seat ventilator switches .......................... 337
Snow mode switch......................................179
“SOS” button...................................................58
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ........................................................................... 150
Tire pressure warning reset switch.. 398
Trunk closer switch .................................... 120
Trunk opener main switch....................... 122
Trunk opener switch ................................... 118
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch... 246
VSC OFF switch ...................................... 303
Window lock switch.................................. 156
Windshield wiper and washer switch192
Windshield wiper de-icer switch.......328
T
Tachometer................................................ 81, 85 Rev indicator ................................................... 87
Rev peak............................................................ 87

5211-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809521Alphabetical Index
U
USB charging ports.................................... 353
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 357
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 357
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)302
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)...................................................... 303
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 303
Vehicle identification number ................ 458
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 302
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 337
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)302
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ........... 302
W
Warning buzzer
Hands off steering wheel alert (LTA)244
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ................... 236
Warning buzzers ABS .................................................................. 426
Airbags ........................................................... 426
Approach warning......................................251
Brake hold....................................................... 431
Brake Override System ......................... 427
Brake system ............................................... 424
Charging system ....................................... 425
Downshifting ................................................... 181
Drive-Start Control .................................. 427
Electric power steering .......................... 427
Engine ............................................................. 426
High coolant temperature .................... 424
Hybrid system ............................................. 426
Intuitive parking assist.................. 270, 429
Low engine oil pressure......................... 425
LTA (Lane Tracing Assi st)........ 233, 429
Open door...............................................113, 115 Open window .............................................. 155
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 264
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........ 430
Pop Up Hood.............................................. 426
Pre-collision braking ...................... 212, 224
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 429
RCTA (Rear Cross Tra
ffic Alert) ...... 429
Seat belt .............................................. 427, 428
Warning label .................................................. 66
Warning lights............................................... 424 ABS ................................................................... 426
Brake hold operated indicator .............431
Brake Override System ......................... 427
Brake system................................................ 424
Charging system........................................425
Drive-Start Control................................... 427
Electric power steering........................... 427
High coolant temperature..................... 424
Hybrid system overheat warning light..........................................................................425
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator429
Low engine oil pressure.........................425
Low fuel level ............................................... 427
Low traction battery warning light ....425
LTA indicator ............................................... 429
Malfunction indicator lamp ................... 426
Master warning light...................................431
Parking brake indicator ............................431
PKSB OFF indicator ............................... 430
Pop Up Hood.............................................. 426
Pre-collision system................................. 430
RCD OFF indicator.................................. 429
RCTA OFF indicator ............................... 429
Seat belt reminder light............... 427, 428
Slip indicator ................................................ 430
SRS .................................................................... 426
Tire pressure ................................................428
Warning messages ..................................... 434
Warning reflector storage belt................351
Washer Adding............................................................ 389