run flat LEXUS LS500H 2020 User Guide

4107-1. Essential information
7-1.Essential information
Press the switch to flash all of the turn
signal lights.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are used for a
long time while the engine is not running,
the battery may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact, the
emergency flashers will turn on automati-
cally.
The emergency flashers will turn off auto-
matically after operating for approxi-
mately 20 minutes. To manually turn the
emergency flashers off, press the switch
twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn on
automatically depending on the force of
the impact and conditions of the colli-
sion.)
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly
as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift position to N.
If the shift position is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.
4 Stop the engine.
If the shift position cannot be shifted
to N
3 Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
4 To stop the engine, press and hold
the engine switch for 2 consecutive
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped on the road due
to a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle

4167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.
To have your vehicle towed by another
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.
1Take out the phillips-head screw-
driver and towing eyelet.
Phillips-head screwdriver
Towing eyelet
2 Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehicle
body as shown in the illustration.
3Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a phillips-head
screwdriver or hard metal bar.
5 Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine
switch to IGNITION ON mode.
7Shift the shift position to N and
release the parking brake.
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist
for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.
Emergency towing procedure
A
B

4177-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Engine coolant temperature gauge
needle continually points higher
than normal.
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing
 Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the engine
 Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking 
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
 Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

4337-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
immediately.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc- tion”
• “Shift System Malfunction”
• “P Switch Malfunction”
• “Shift System Unavailable”
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display, it
may indicate a malfunction. Immediately
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
Take your vehicle to the nearest Lexus
dealer or authorized tire dealer as
soon as possible if any tire goes flat.
The vehicle can be driven for a maximum
of 100 miles (160 km) at a speed below 50
mph (80 km/h) after the tire pressure
warning light comes on. ( P.423)
A run-flat tire has a mark on the
side wall.
■In some conditions (such as at high tem-
peratures)
You cannot continue driving for up to 160
miles (100 km).
■For the detailed information on run-flat
tires
See the tire warranty booklet.
NOTICE
■If “High Power Consumption Partial
Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is
displayed frequently
There is a possible malfunction relating
to the charging system or the battery
may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is not equipped with a
spare tire, but instead you can con-
tinue driving the vehicle with
run-flat tires even if any tire goes
flat.
In this case, slow down and drive
with extra caution.
Run-flat tires

4618-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Tire size (P.462)
Run-flat tire (RFT) or standard tire ( P.433)
This vehicle can be equipped with either run-flat tires (RFT) or standard tires. A
mark is molded on the sidewall of the run-flat tire.
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.462)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.387)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a
tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.387)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.456)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P.387)
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K

4628-1. Specifications
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire.
Type A
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*:The DOT symbol cert ifies that the tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
Type B
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Manufacturer’s code
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
■Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire
size.
Tire use (P = Passenger car, T =
Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio (tire height to section
width)
Tire construction code (R = Radial,
D = Diagonal)
Run-flat tire code
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
Tire size
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

4688-1. Specifications
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the
traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend
to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operat e at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136
Standard Referenc e Test Tire, when using the snow
traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00,
Standard Test Method fo r Single Wheel Driving
Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Cov-
ered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine
Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Test rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may
be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with
the road
Tread ribA tread section running ci rcumferentially around a
tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Tire related termMeaning

507Alphabetical Index
Pre-Collision System (PCS)Function ............................................... 205, 216
PCS OFF switch ............................. 208, 218
Warning light ............................................... 425
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)... 238, 241
Radiator ........................................................... 383
RCD (Rear camera detection) .............. 257 Function .......................................................... 270
Warning message....................................... 271
RCTA Function .......................................................... 266
Warning message..................................... 267
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 257
RCTA function ..............................................267
Rear automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 327
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ......... 266
Rear door sunshades ..... ............................ 350
Rear Multi Operation Panel .....................312
Rear seat position memory .......................134
Rear seats .........................................................125 Adjustment...................................................... 126
Head restraints .............................................135
Rear seat position memory .................... 134
Relaxation system........................................128
Seat heaters ..................................................330
Seat ventilators............................................330
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 180
Replacing light bulbs............................... 408
Rear sunshades ............................................ 352
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............................... 408
Turn signal lever ........................................... 175
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror............................. 140
Outside rear view mirrors ........................141
Rear window defogger .............................. 318 Refueling
Capacity .......................................................... 451
Fuel types ........................................................ 451
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................436
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 190
Remote Touch ..............................................308
Replacing Electronic key battery ............................. 403
Fuses................................................................ 405
Light bulbs .................................................... 408
Tires ................................................................. 395
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 368
Rev indicator .................................................... 78
Rev peak............................................................. 78
Road Sign Assist .......................................... 238
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 238
Run-flat tires....................................... 389, 433
S
Seat belt buckle lights ................................ 334
Seat belt reminder light............................. 422
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt......................................................................... 365
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 ................... 422
Seat belt extender......................................... 25
SRS warning light.......................................420
Seat heaters ................................................... 330
Seat position memory....................... 130, 134
Seat ventilators ............................................. 330
Seating capacity.............................................163

509Alphabetical Index
Driving mode select switch .................. 292
Driving position memory switches .... 130
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch ......................... 241
Electronic roof sunshade switches .... 148
Emergency flashers switch .................... 410
Engine switch................................................ 165
Garage door opener switches .......... 354
Heated steering wheel switch.............330
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 89
Ignition switch............................................... 165
Instrument panel light control switches ....................................................................75, 79
Intuitive parking assist switch...............260
Light switches ............................................... 180
LTA (Lane Tracing As sist) switch..... 232
Meter control switches ................................81
Moon roof switches ...................................146
“ODO TRIP” switch ............................ 74, 79
Outside rear view mirror switches .......141
Paddle shift switches ........................ 173, 174
Panoramic moon roof switches .......... 148
Parking brake switch ................................. 176
PCS OFF switch ............................. 208, 218
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch ......................................................................... 274
Power door lock switch ...........................102
Power window switches ..........................143
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) switch ......................................................................... 270
RCTA switch................................................ 266
Rear door sunshade switch................. 350
Rear seat heater ......................................... 328
Rear seat position memory switches. 134
Rear seat ventilator ................................... 328
Rear sunshades switch ........................... 352
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch .............................. 317
Seat heater switches ................................330
Seat ventilator switches ..........................330
Snow mode switch ..................................... 172
“SOS” button .................................................. 58 Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
........................................................................... 139
Tire pressure warning reset switch...392
Trunk closer switch ....................................108
Trunk opener main switch........................ 110
Trunk opener switch ................................. 106
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.....241
VSC OFF switch .......................................299
Window lock switch.................................. 145
Windshield wiper and washer switch185
Windshield wiper de-icer switch....... 322
T
Tachometer................................................73, 76 Rev indicator ................................................... 78
Rev peak............................................................ 78
Tail lights Light switch ....................................................180
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Theft deterrent system Alarm...................................................................65
Engine immobilizer system...................... 63
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data ..................................... 456
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 389
Warning light ............................................... 423
Tire information ..............................................461 Glossary .........................................................464
Size .................................................................... 462
Tire identification number...................... 462
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............463
Tire pressure display ... ............................... 389
Tire pressure warning system Function ......................................................... 389
Initializing........................................................392
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters........................................ 391
Registering ID codes ...............................393
Warning light ............................................... 423
Tires Chains ............................................................ 304

510Alphabetical Index
Checking ....................................................... 387
If you have a flat tire .................................. 433
Inflation pressure........................................399
Information ......................................................461
Replacing .......................................................395
Rotating tires ............................................... 388
Run-flat tires .................................... 389, 433
Size....................................................................456
Snow tires ......................................................303
Tire inflation pressure display function
.........................................................................389
Tire pressure warning system .............389
Warning light ............................................... 423
Top tether strap............................................... 55
Total load capacity ....... ............................... 450
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................164
Emergency towing ..................................... 413
Towing eyelet ................................................416
Trailer towing .................................................163
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 298
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 298
Trailer towing ..................................................163
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................169
Driving mode select switch .................. 292
M mode ............................................................ 174
Paddle shift switches ........................ 173, 174
Snow mode .................................................... 172
Trip meters .................................................74, 79
Trunk .................................................................. 104 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid ...............107
Internal trunk release lever .................... 109
Power trunk opener and closer .......... 106
Smart access system with push-button start ..................................................................107
Trunk closer switch.................................... 108
Trunk easy closer........................................ 108
Trunk features.............................................. 343
Trunk grip ....................................................... 108
Trunk lid light................................................. 108
Trunk light....................................................... 108 Trunk opener main switch........................ 110
Trunk opener switch ................................. 106
Wireless remote control ......................... 107
Trunk lid light .................................................. 108
Trunk light ........................................................ 108
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Turn signal lever ...........................................175
U
USB charging ports.................................... 346
V
Vanity lights....................................................350
Vanity mirrors ...............................................350
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)298
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man-agement)...................................................... 298
Vehicle data recording ....................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 298
Vehicle identification number ................ 450
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 297
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 330
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)298
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 297
W
Warning buzzers ABS .....................................................................421
Airbags............................................................420
Approach warning.................................... 247
Brake hold ..................................................... 426
Brake Override System ...........................421
Brake system................................................. 419
Charging system........................................420
Downshifting ..................................................174
Drive-Start Control.....................................421
Electric power steering........................... 422
Engine..............................................................420