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LS500h_OM_(U)_1809TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................
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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. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 58
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ................. 63
Hybrid system precautions ......... 66
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sy stem .......................... 71
Alarm.................................................... 73
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 76
Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models) ............................ 81
Gauges and meters (F SPORT models) ............................................. 85Multi-information display ............
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Head-up display ............................... 96
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............................................. 100
3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 108
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................... 112
Trunk .................................................... 116
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ........................................... 123
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................... 131
Power rear seat ............................. 138
Driving position memory ............ 142
Rear seat position memory....... 146
Head restraints ............................... 147
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 150
Inside rear view mirror ................. 151
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 152
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 154
Moon roof ........................................ 156
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle........................ 160
Cargo and luggage...................... 166
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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5-4. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list............................. 341
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features............... 345
Trunk features................................ 350
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 353
Garage door opener.................. 360
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................... 368
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ..................................... 371
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 375
General maintenance ................ 376
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 379
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 380
Hood.................................................. 382
Positioning a floor jack............... 382
Engine compartment.................. 384
12-volt battery................................ 390
Tires ................................................... 392
Replacing the tire .......................... 401
Tire inflation pressure ................. 405
Wheels.............................................. 406
Air conditioning filter..................408
Electronic key battery ................ 409
Checking and replacing fuses .. 411
Light bulbs ........................................ 4147-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ..................... 416
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 416
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ................................................ 417
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 419
If you think something is wrong .......................................................... 423
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds...................... 424
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 434
If you have a flat tire .................... 439
If the hybrid syst em will not start
.......................................................... 440
If you lose your keys..................... 442
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................... 442
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 443
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................................................... 445
If your vehicle overheats ........... 450
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 454
8-1. Specifications Mainte

nance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.) ................................................. 458
Fuel information............................ 468
Tire information ............................ 470
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises
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Precautions for winter season .. ...................................................................................P.309
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*.................................................P.328
Precautions for car wash ............................................................................................... P.369
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.197
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... P.197
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.459
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.392
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ....................................................P.392, 464
Winter tires/tire chains ..................................................................................................P.309
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.392
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .439
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P. 382
Opening ........................................................................................................................ .......P.382
Engine compartment cover .........................................................................................P.385
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .........P.460
Coping with overheating ...............................................................................................P.450
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.434
Headlights/cornering lights ................................................................................ P.187
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.187
Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.182
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.187
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control ....................................................................................................P. 302
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.187
Back-up lights
Changing the shift position to R....................................................................................P.176
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.187
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.414)
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Parking brake switch .............................................................................................P.183
Applying/releasing the parking brake...................................................................... P.183
Precautions for winter season .. .................................................................................... P.310
Warning buzzer/messages.......................................................................................... P.434
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................P.182
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.187
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lig hts/daytime running lights
............................................................................................................................... .................... P.187
AHB (Automatic High Beam)............................ .......................................................... P.190
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.192
Usage.......................................................................................................................... .............P.192
Adding washer fluid .........................................................................................................P.3 89
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.434
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................... P.416
Hood lock release lever ...................................................................................... P.382
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch................................ ......................P.150
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.150
Driving position memory .................................................................................................P.142
Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.323
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.323
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.323
Audio system
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Brake hold switch ....................................................................................................P.185
Trunk opener main switch .................................................................................... P.122
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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451-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
1-2.Child safety
Points to remember: P.45
Child restraint system: P.46
When using a child restraint system:
P.47
Child restraint system installation
method
• Fixed with a seat belt: P.49
• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor: P.53
• Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap): P.55
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A.
as well as Canada now require the use
of child restraint systems.
 Prioritize and observe the warn-
ings, as well as the laws and regula-
Riding with children
Observe the following precautions
when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appro-
priate for the child , until the child
becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
 It is recommended that children
sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever,
wiper switch etc.
 Use the rear door child-protector
lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door
while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
( P.115, 156)
 Do not let small children operate
equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the
power window, hood, trunk, seats
etc.
WARNING
■When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle, and never allow children to have
or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure
themselves by playing with the windows,
the moon roof, or other features of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children.
Child restraint systems
Before installing a child restraint
system in the vehicle, there are pre-
cautions that need to be observed,
different types of child restraint sys-
tems, as well as installation meth-
ods, etc., written in this manual.
Use a child restraint system when
riding with a small child that cannot
properly use a seat belt. For the
child’s safety, install the child restraint
system to a rear seat. Be sure to fol-
low the installation method that is in
the operation manual enclosed with
the restraint system.
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731-5. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■Items to check before locking the
vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows and moon roof are
closed before the alarm is set.
 No valuables or other personal
items are left in the vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system will be
set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set.
■Canceling or stopping
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.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type
alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following
situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm
system.)
●The trunk is opened using the mechanical
key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle.
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:
 A locked door or trunk is
unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control or
mechanical key. (The doors will
lock again automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stopping the
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Driving
●In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has been driven for
some time) and the normal operating conditio ns are detected, the message will disappear
and the system will become operational.
If the message does not disappear, contact your Lexus dealer.
• When the temperature around the radar sensor is outside of the operational range, such
as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely cold environment
• When the front camera cannot detect objects in front of the vehicle, such as when driving
in the dark, snow, or fog, or when brig ht lights are shining into the front camera
When the temperature around the front
camera is outside of the operational range,
such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an
extremely cold environment
If the front camera is hot, such as after the
vehicle had been parked in the sun, use the
air conditioning system to decrease the tem-
perature around the front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the vehicle
was parked, depending on its type, the sun-
light reflected from the surface of the sun-
shade may cause the temperature of the
front camera to become excessively high.
If the front camera is cold, such after the
vehicle is parked in an extremely cold envi-
ronment, use the air conditioning system to
increase the temperature around the front
camera.
The area in front of the front camera is
obstructed, such as when the hood is open
or a sticker is attached to the part of the
windshield in front of the front camera.
Close the hood, remove the sticker, etc. to
clear the obstruction.
SituationActions

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Driving
●In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has been driven for
some time) and the normal operating conditio ns are detected, the message will disappear
and the system will become operational.
If the message does not disappear, contact your Lexus dealer.
• When the temperature around the radar sensor is outside of the operational range, such
as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely cold environment
• When the front camera cannot detect objects in front of the vehicle, such as when driving
in the dark, snow, or fog, or when brig ht lights are shining into the front camera
When the temperature around the front
camera is outside of the operational range,
such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an
extremely cold environment
If the front camera is hot, such as after the
vehicle had been parked in the sun, use the
air conditioning system to decrease the tem-
perature around the front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the vehicle
was parked, depending on its type, the sun-
light reflected from the surface of the sun-
shade may cause the temperature of the
front camera to become excessively high.
If the front camera is cold, such after the
vehicle is parked in an extremely cold envi-
ronment, use the air conditioning system to
increase the temperature around the front
camera.
The area in front of the front camera is
obstructed, such as when the hood is open
or a sticker is attached to the part of the
windshield in front of the front camera.
Close the hood, remove the sticker, etc. to
clear the obstruction.
SituationActions

2984-5. Using the driving support systems
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ring performance and
driving stability by simultaneously con-
trolling the steering and suspension in
addition to the hybrid system. Suitable for
sportier driving.
When in Sport S mode, if the driving mode
select switch is turned forward, the Sport
S+ mode indicator comes on.
■If the driving mode se lect switch is oper-
ated while the opening screen is being
displayed
If the driving mode sele ct switch is operated
while the opening screen is being displayed,
the driving mode will be changed and the
meter display will change accordingly after
the opening screen operation has com-
pleted.
■Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cool-
ing operations and fan speed of the air con-
ditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency.
To improve air condit ioning performance,
perform the following operations:
●Turn off eco air conditioning mode
(  P.328)
●Adjust the fan speed ( P.323)
●Turn off Eco drive mode
■Automatic deactivation of sport mode
and custom mode
If the power switch is turned off after driving
in sport mode or custom mode, the drive
mode will be changed to normal mode.
■Driving mode pop-up display
When the driving mode is changed, the
selected driving mode will be temporarily
displayed on the side display. ( P.317)
*: If equipped
■Situations in which the vehicle height
control may not operate properly
●In the following situations, the vehicle
height may change slowly or may not
change to the correct height:
• When the vehicle comes into contact with snow, ice, stone, etc.
• When the ambient temperature is low
• When the accumulator tank pressure is low
●In the following situations, the vehicle
height may not change:
• If the hood or trunk is not fully closed
• If the brake pedal depressed and the
vehicle is stopped
• When the vehicle is on a significantly
uneven or undulating road
• When the vehicle is on a slanted road or a slope
■Operating sound of the air suspension
compressor and valves
When the vehicle height is changed, such
as due to passengers entering the vehicle or
cargo being loaded, or when the vehicle
height is changed using the vehicle height
adjustment switch, the air suspension com-
pressor and valves may operate and a
Electronically modulated air
suspension*
The height of the vehicle when driv-
ing can be selected using the vehi-
cle height adjustment switch. The
selected height level will be main-
tained regardless of the number of
passengers or weight of cargo.
Additionally, settings of the follow-
ing functions can be changed:
 Enabling/Disabling controls of
access mode
 Temporarily disabling vehicle
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1Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.■Front
2WD models
Hood
Opening the hood
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and
locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may
open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in
death or serious injury.
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the
instructions in the manual provided
with the jack and perform the oper-
ation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a
floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may
damage your vehicle or cause
injury.
Location of the jack point