airbag LEXUS LS500H 2019 Owner's Guide

4267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
■Pop Up Hood warning light (warning buzzer)
■ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The hybrid system;
 The electronic engine control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The electronic hybrid transmission control system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated
The Pop Up Hood system cannot be reused once it has operated.
Have it replaced by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Pop Up Hood system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

4317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)
■Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
■Master warning light (warning buzzer)
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat
belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause th e warning light to
flash and the warning buzzer to sound
even if a passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-
sor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the air- bag sensor assembly, Pop Up Hood com-
puter assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (front door), side impact
sensors (front), side
impact sensors (rear),
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat
belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sen-
sors), rear seat belt buckle switches (if
equipped), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-
senger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioners, airbags, interconnecting wir-
ing and power sources. ( P.29)
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes
on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes) (U.S.A.)
or
(flashes)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate
that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
P.434

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For owners
For owners
.9-1. For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................ 496
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French)....... 496
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French)....... 498

4989-1. For owners
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■Emplacement des coussins gonflables SRS
Coussins gonflables frontaux SRS
Coussin gonflable conducteur/coussi n gonflable du passager avant SRS
Participe à la protection de la tête et du thorax du conducteur et du passager
avant contre les chocs contre les éléments de l'habitacle
Coussins gonflables de genoux SRS
Participent à la protection du conducteur et du passager avant
Coussins gonflables latéraux et rideaux SRS
Coussins gonflables latéraux avant SRS
Participent à la protection du torse des occupants de siège avant
Coussins gonflables latéraux arrière SRS
Participent à la protection du torse des occupants des sièges latéraux arrière
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instructions extracted
from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more deta iled SRS airbag instructions in English.
Système de coussins gonflables SRS
A
B
C
D

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

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Buzzer Hands off steering wheel alert (LTA)............................................................. 244, 244
C
Card key .......................................................... 108
Care Aluminum wheels ......................................368
Exterior ...........................................................368
Interior ............................................................... 371
Seat belts.......................................................... 371
Cargo capacity.............................................. 168
Cargo net ....................................................... 350
Center Display ...............................................316
Chains ............................................................... 310
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 49
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 40
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety 12-volt battery precautions ........ 391, 449
Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 337
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................ 157
Power window lock switch.................... 156
Power window precautions .................. 155
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 115
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ................................................................ 410
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Trunk precautions ........................................ 116 Child-protectors............................................. 115
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ..................................... 368
Exterior........................................................... 368
Interior ...............................................................371
Radar sensor ................................... 200, 206
Seat belts ..........................................................371
Clock ................................................ 81, 85, 355
Clock light ........................................................341
Coat hooks..................................................... 354
Coin holder .................................................... 347
Condenser .....................................................388
Console box .................................................. 348
Cooling system............................................. 387 Engine overheating.................................. 450
Hybrid system overheating ................... 451
Cornering lights ............................................ 189
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................... 245, 255
Cup holders ................................................... 347
Current fuel consumption .......................... 92
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features .............................. 479
D
Daytime running light system ...................187
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 324
Rear window ................................................ 324
Windshield .................................................... 324
Differential Front differential oil............. .......................463
Rear differential oil......... ..................... .......463
Dimension ...................................................... 458
Dinghy towing.................................................169
Display Center Display ............................................. 316
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................................245
Energy monitor ............................................ 100
Head-up display............................................ 96

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Paddle shift switches ........................ 180, 181
Snow mode .................................................... 179
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 307
I
I/M test ............................................................ 379
Identification Engine .............................................................459
Vehicle ............................................................458
Ignition switch (power switch) .................170 Auto power off function ........................... 173
Changing the power switch modes .. 172
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................................................416
Immobilizer system .......................................... 71
Indicators ........................................................... 78
Initialization Items to initialize ......................................... 494
Maintenance .................................... 375, 387
Power windows............................................154
Tire pressure warning system .............398
Inside door handle lights ............................341
Inside rear view mirror ................................. 151
Instrument panel light control .......... 83, 89
Interior lights....................................................341 Front interior light ........................................341
Rear interior light .........................................341
Intuitive parking assist.....................263, 265 Function .......................................................... 265
Warning message..................................... 267
J
JackPositioning a floor jack............................ 382
Jam protection function Moon roof ....................................................... 157
Power trunk opener and closer .............121
Power windows............................................154
Rear door sunshade ................................ 357
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ..................................................................123
Wireless remote control ........................... 110
Keys Battery-saving function.............................124
Electronic key ...............................................108
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................443
If you lose your keys ................................. 442
Key number plate .......................................108
Keyless entry ......................................... 112, 123
Mechanical key ............................................ 108
Power switch................................................. 170
Replacing the battery .............................. 409
Warning buzzer ...........................................124
Wireless remote control ........................... 110
Knee airbags .................................................... 29
L
Lane change assist function .................... 233
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Operation ...................................................... 233
Warning messages...................................245
Language (multi-information display) ... 94
LATCH anchors ............................................. 53
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .......................................................................... 303
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .................................382
Hood lock release lever .........................382
Internal trunk release lever....................... 121
Shift lever ..........................................................176
Turn signal lever .......................................... 182
Wiper lever .....................................................192
Lexus climate concierge ............................321
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH) .......................................................................... 303
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 58

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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

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