Lexus LS 500h 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, power windows)
Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, 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)
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information...................................... 6
Reading this manual......................................11
How to search ................................................12
Pictorial index.................................................13
1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................... 36
For safe driving..................................37
Seat belts ............................................ 38
SRS airbags ........................................43
Pop Up Hood .....................................51
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system ..................................54
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 58
1-2. Child safety
Airbag manual on-off system..... 59
Riding with children........................ 60
Child restraint systems (except for
Korea).................................................61
Child restraint systems (for Korea)
................................................................91
1-3. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features................101
Hybrid system precautions.......104
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ......................109
Double locking system ................ 112
Alarm .................................................. 113
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
............................................................120
Gauges and meters (except F
SPORT models)..........................125
Gauges and meters (F SPORT
models) ...........................................129
Multi-information display ...........134
Head-up display............................ 140
Energy monitor/consumption
screen..............................................144
3-1. Key information
Keys.....................................................152
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors..................................................156
Trunk....................................................161
Smart entry & start system........ 168
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats......................................... 181
Power rear seat.............................188
Driving position memory............193
Rear seat position memory........197
Head restraints .............................. 198
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel .............................. 202
Inside rear view mirror .............. 203
Outside rear view mirrors........ 204
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ............................ 207
Moon roof........................................ 210
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Vehicle status information and
indicators
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Before driving
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle........................ 215
Cargo and luggage...................... 221
Trailer towing................................. 222
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch.............. 223
EV drive mode .............................. 227
Hybrid transmission .................... 229
Turn signal lever ........................... 236
Parking brake ................................ 237
Brake Hold...................................... 239
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch............................ 241
AHS (Adaptive High-beam Sys-
tem)................................................. 244
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
...........................................................248
Multi Weather Lights..................250
Rear fog lights................................. 251
Windshield wipers and washer
........................................................... 252
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........ 257
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System + A........... 259
Lexus Safety System +............... 267
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
A) ..................................................... 274
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +)
...........................................................285
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
...........................................................294
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ........297
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)........................ 307
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..........................315
Dynamic radar cruise control
...........................................................326
Cruise control............................... 334
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....... 337
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
.......................................................... 344
Lexus parking assist-sensor .... 346
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)
function ..........................................352
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
function ......................................... 357
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
..........................................................360
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects)............................ 366
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles)..........372
Parking Support Brake function
(rear pedestrians)......................377
Driving mode select switch .....380
Electronically modulated air sus-
pension........................................... 381
Driving assist systems ................385
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .........391
Winter driving tips....................... 393
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5-1. Remote Touch/Display
Remote Touch...............................
398
Center Display..............................400
Rear Multi Operation Panel....402
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
Lexus Climate Concierge........405
5-3. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning
system ............................................407
Rear automatic air conditioning
system .............................................418
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators................... 422
5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list............................ 426
5-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..............430
Trunk features................................435
5-6. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ..............438
Garage door opener..................446
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior...................................454
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior .................................... 457
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ..... 462
Scheduled maintenance........... 464
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
.......................................................... 475
Hood................................................. 476
Positioning a floor jack ...............477
Engine compartment ................. 478
12-volt battery ............................... 485
Tires................................................... 487
Replacing the tire......................... 498
Tire inflation pressure ................ 502
Wheels.............................................503
Air conditioning filter ................. 504
Electronic key battery................506
Checking and replacing fuses
..........................................................507
Light bulbs..........................................511
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ......................514
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ..............................514
If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water ................................................515
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
............................................................517
If you think something is wrong
............................................................521
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds......................522
If a warning message is displayed
............................................................531
If you have a flat tire .................... 536
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Interior features
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Maintenance and care
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When trouble arises
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If the hybrid system will not start
...........................................................537
If you lose your keys....................539
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened ..........................................539
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly.................................540
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
........................................................... 542
If your vehicle overheats ...........548
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 552
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.) .................................................554
Fuel information............................566
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ..............567
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize...........................584
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
...........................................................586
Alphabetical Index ......................589
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Vehicle specifications
Index
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Please note that this manual applies to
all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this man-
ual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Lexus policy
of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehi-
cle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and
equipment.
Approximately five hours after the
hybrid system is turned off, you may
hear sound coming from under the
vehicle for several minutes. This is the
sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a mal-
function.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare
parts and accessories for Lexus vehi-
cles are currently available in the mar-
ket. Using these spare parts and
accessories which are not genuine
Lexus products may adversely affect
the safety of your vehicle, even though
these parts may be approved by cer-
tain authorities in your country. Toyota
Motor Corporation therefore cannot
accept any liability or guarantee spare
parts and accessories which are not
genuine Lexus products, nor for
replacement or installation involving
such parts.
This vehicle should not be modified
with non-genuine Lexus products.
Modification with non-genuine Lexus
products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even vio-
late governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modifica-
tion may not be covered under war-
ranty.
The installation of an RF-transmitter
system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
Hybrid system
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
Lexus Safety System + A
Lexus Safety System +
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after
turning off the hybrid system (for
Korea)
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Lexus
Installation of an RF-transmitter
system
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Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
agement
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus
dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installa-
tion of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding fre-
quency bands, power levels, antenna
positions and installation provisions for
the installation of RF-transmitters, is
available on request at your Lexus
dealer.
High voltage parts and cables on the
hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic
waves as the conventional gasoline
powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances despite of their electro-
magnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the
reception of the radio frequency trans-
mitter (RF-transmitter).
The vehicle is equipped with sophisti-
cated computers that will record cer-
tain data, such as:
• Engine speed / Electric motor
speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving
assist systems
• Images from the cameras
Your vehicle is equipped with cameras.
Contact your Lexus dealer for the location
of recording cameras.
The recorded data varies according to
the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped.
These computers do not record con-
versations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain
situations.
Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in this
computer to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and
improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to
a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or
with the consent of the lessee if the vehi-
cle is leased
• In response to an official request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is
not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such
as an airbag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in
Vehicle data recording
Event data recorder (except for
Korea)
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understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynam-
ics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less. However, data may not be
recorded depending on the severity
and type of a crash.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded byyour
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However,other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired dur-
ing a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, spe-
cial equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In
addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Disclosure of the EDR data
Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in
an EDR to a third party except when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner
(or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is
obtained
• In response to an official request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Lexus may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle
safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for
research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such
as an airbag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynam-
ics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less. However, data may not be
recorded depending on the severity
and type of a crash.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various safety systems in your
vehicle (e.g., the airbags, seat belts
Event data recorder (for Korea)
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and ABS) were operating;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
The EDR can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded byyour
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, personal data
acquired during a defect investigation
could be used to manage crash
records. A person provided by the
Minister of Land Infrastructure and
Transport could extract and analyze
EDR data for official purpose.
To read data recorded by an EDR, spe-
cial equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In
addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Disclosure of the EDR data
Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in
an EDR to a third party except when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner
(or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is
obtained
• In response to an official request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Lexus may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle
safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for
research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
The SRS airbag, seat belt pretensioner
devices and Pop Up Hood system in
your Lexus contain explosive chemi-
cals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the
airbags, seat belt pretensioners and
Pop Up Hood micro gas generators
left as they are, this may cause an acci-
dent such as fire. Be sure to have the
systems of the SRS airbag, seat belt
pretensioner and Pop Up Hood micro
gas generators removed and disposed
of by a qualified service shop or by
your Lexus dealer before you scrap
your vehicle.
Scrapping of your Lexus
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WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive
your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your
ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time,
impair judgment and reduce coordina-
tion, which could lead to an accident that
could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defen-
sively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and
be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full
attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting con-
trols, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with
resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding chil-
dren’s safety
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.
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Reading this manual
Explains symbols used in this man-
ual.
Symbols in this manual
Symbols Meanings
WARNING:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause death or serious
injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause damage to or a
malfunction in the vehi-
cle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or
working procedures. Fol-
low the steps in numeri-
cal order.
Symbols in illustrations
Symbols Meanings
Indicates the action
(pushing, turning, etc.)
used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of
an operation (e.g. a lid
opens).
Symbols Meanings
Indicates the component
or position being
explained.
Means Do not, Do not do
this, or Do not let this
happen.
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■ Searching by name
Alphabetical index: P.589
■ Searching by installation position
Pictorial index: P.13
■ Searching by symptom or sound
What to do if... (Troubleshooting):
P.586
■ Searching by title
Table of contents: P.2
How to search
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
■Exterior
Doors ..........................................................................................................................P.156
Locking/unlocking.............................................................................................................P.156
Opening/closing the side windows.......................................................................... P.207
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key................................................P.540
Warning lights/warning messages................................................................. P.522, 531
Trunk ............................................................................................................................P.161
Opening from inside the cabin.....................................................................................P.163
Opening from outside......................................................................................................P.164
Opening by using the mechanical key......................................................................P.541
Warning lights/warning messages................................................................. P.522, 531
Outside rear view mirrors.................................................................................. P.204
Adjusting the mirror angle............................................................................................P.204
Folding the mirrors ..........................................................................................................P.205
Driving position memory.................................................................................................P.193
Defogging the mirrors.................................................................................................... P.407
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Windshield wipers................................................................................................. P.252
Precautions for winter season.....................................................................................P.393
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*..................................................P.412
Precautions for car wash............................................................................................... P.455
Fuel filler door .........................................................................................................P.257
Refueling method..............................................................................................................P.257
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity.........................................................................................P.556
Tires............................................................................................................................P.487
Tire size/inflation pressure................................................................................P.487, 562
Winter tires/tire chains..................................................................................................P.393
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system ............................................. P.487
Coping with flat tires ....................................................................................................... P.536
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.476
Opening................................................................................................................................P.476
Engine compartment cover..........................................................................................P.479
Engine oil.............................................................................................................................. P.557
Coping with overheating ..............................................................................................P.548
Warning messages............................................................................................................P.531
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights/
cornering lights........................................................................................................P.241
Turn signal lights .................................................................................................... P.236
Tail lights ....................................................................................................................P.241
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control....................................................................................................P.386
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.241
Back-up lights
Changing the shift position to R ................................................................................. P.229
Rear fog lights ........................................................................................................ P.250
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.511)
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Pictorial index
■Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch .......................................................................................................... P.223
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes................................................ P.223
Emergency stop of the hybrid system........................................................................P.514
When the hybrid system will not start...................................................................... P.537
Warning messages............................................................................................................P.531
Shift lever................................................................................................................. P.229
Changing the shift position.............................................................................................P.231
Precautions for towing.....................................................................................................P.517
Meters .............................................................................................................. P.125, 129
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light ... P.125, 127, 129, 133
Warning lights/indicator lights.....................................................................................P.120
When a warning light turns on.................................................................................... P.522
Multi-information display .....................................................................................P.134
Display.....................................................................................................................................P.134
Energy monitor....................................................................................................................P.145
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Pictorial index
When a warning message is displayed .....................................................................P.531
Parking brake switch.............................................................................................P.237
Applying/releasing the parking brake.....................................................................P.237
Precautions for winter season..................................................................................... P.394
Warning buzzer/messages ...........................................................................................P.531
Turn signal lever .................................................................................................... P.236
Headlight switch......................................................................................................P.241
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/license plate lights/daytime running
lights.........................................................................................................................................P.241
AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)*1 .....................................................................P.244
AHB (Automatic High Beam)*1 ................................................................................. P.248
Multi Weather Lights*1...................................................................................................P.250
Rear fog lights ......................................................................................................................P.251
Windshield wiper and washer switch.............................................................. P.252
Usage .................................................................................................................................... P.252
Adding washer fluid.........................................................................................................P.483
Warning messages............................................................................................................P.531
Emergency flasher switch ....................................................................................P.514
Hood lock release lever.......................................................................................P.476
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch.................................................... P.202
Adjustment.......................................................................................................................... P.202
Driving position memory.................................................................................................P.193
Air conditioning system........................................................................................P.407
Usage .................................................................................................................................... P.407
Rear window defogger .................................................................................................. P.407
Audio system*2
Brake hold switch .................................................................................................. P.239
Trunk opener main switch .................................................................................... P.167
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or “Multimedia Owner’s
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