Lexus LS 500 2019 User manual

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Pictorial index Search by illustration
For safety
and security
Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior features Usage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and care
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arises
What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specifications
Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information......................................6
Reading this manual.................................... 10
How to search .................................................11
Pictorial index.................................................12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving....................................22
For safe driving..................................23
Seat belts .............................................24
SRS airbags ........................................29
Pop Up Hood ................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system .................................40
Exhaust gas precautions.............. 44
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children........................ 45
Child restraint systems ................. 45
1-3. Lexus Enform
Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 58
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system......... 63
Alarm.................................................... 65
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators.... 68
Gauges and meters (except F
SPORT models) ........................... 73
Gauges and meters (F SPORT
models)............................................. 76
Multi-information display.............80
Head-up display .............................. 87
Fuel consumption information.....91
3-1. Key information
Keys.......................................................96
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors.................................................100
Trunk.................................................. 104
Smart access system with push-but-
ton start .............................................111
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats..........................................119
Power rear seat..............................126
Driving position memory...........130
Rear seat position memory........134
Head restraints .............................. 135
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel...............................138
Inside rear view mirror ............... 139
Outside rear view mirrors.........140
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ..............................142
Moon roof........................................ 145
Panoramic moon roof..................147
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle........................ 154
Cargo and luggage......................160
Vehicle load limits..........................162
Trailer towing.................................. 163
Dinghy towing ................................ 163
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 164
Automatic transmission..............167
Turn signal lever.............................173
Parking brake ................................. 174
Brake Hold....................................... 177
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch............................179
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
............................................................182
Windshield wipers and washer
............................................................184
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap.........189
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System + A.............191
Lexus Safety System + 2.0........198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
A).....................................................204
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
2.0)................................................... 215
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
........................................................... 222
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)........225
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range......................... 237
RSA (Road Sign Assist)............. 247
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .......250
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
...........................................................255
Intuitive parking assist ................ 257
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)
function..........................................263
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
function..........................................267
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
.......................................................... 270
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects)............................ 276
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ......... 282
Parking Support Brake function
(rear pedestrians).....................286
Driving mode select switch .....289
Electronically modulated air sus-
pension............................................291
Driving assist systems ................ 294
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips.......................300
5-1. Remote Touch/Display
Remote Touch...............................304
Center Display..............................306
Rear Multi Operation Panel ...308
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
Lexus Climate Concierge...........311
5-3. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning
system............................................. 313
Rear automatic air conditioning
system............................................ 323
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators................... 326
5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............................ 331
5-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features .............. 335
Trunk features ............................... 340
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5-6. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ..............343
Garage door opener..................350
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior...................................358
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior.....................................361
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements.....364
General maintenance................365
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs............368
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
...........................................................369
Hood................................................... 371
Positioning a floor jack................ 371
Engine compartment..................373
Battery ..............................................380
Tires ...................................................382
Replacing the tire..........................391
Tire inflation pressure.................395
Wheels..............................................396
Air conditioning filter..................398
Electronic key battery................399
Checking and replacing fuses
............................................................401
Light bulbs.......................................404
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ............................406
If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water ..............................................407
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
..........................................................409
If you think something is wrong
............................................................413
Fuel pump shut off system..........414
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds...................... 415
If a warning message is displayed
.......................................................... 425
If you have a flat tire .................... 429
If the engine will not start..........430
If you lose your keys.................... 432
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened.......................................... 432
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly................................. 433
If the vehicle battery is discharged
.......................................................... 435
If your vehicle overheats...........440
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 443
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.)................................................. 446
Fuel information............................ 455
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Tire information.............................457
8-2. Customization
Customizable features...............466
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ............................481
9-1. For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S.
owners ...........................................484
Seat belt instructions for Canadian
owners (in French)....................484
SRS airbag instructions for Cana-
dian owners (in French)..........486
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ...
...........................................................494
Alphabetical Index.......................497
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