2018 LEXUS LS500 steering

3275-3. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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Interior features ■
Center Display 
Main screen
Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
to can be adjusted by perform-
ing the following operations.
Flick operation: Move the pointer to
the desired item and flick the touchpad
up or down. The item can be adjusted by one level.
Trace operation: After selecting the
desired item, trace the touchpad sur-
face. The item can be adjusted by the amount
that you trace.
Trace operation cannot be used while driv-
ing. Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els. (Low, Mid or Hi)
Adjust the seat heater temperature
level The seat heater can be adjusted in 3 levels.
(Low, Mid or Hi)
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level *
The heated steering wheel can be adjusted
in 2 levels. (Low or Hi)
Automatic mode on/off indicators When the automatic mode is on, the indi-
cator illuminates on the screen.
Sub function menu When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be set to automatic mode.
: Left-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
: Heated steering wheel *
: Right-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator *
: Available on the front seat control
screen only 
Side screen
Display the air conditioning control
screen → P.319NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the seat heat-
ers and seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not
stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.)
into the seat. ■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the
engine is off.
Control screen A C A
B
C
D
E
A

328 5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Adjust the front seat heater tem-
perature levelEach time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and leve l indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO → Hi → Mid → Lo → OFF
Adjust the front seat ventilator fan
speed levelEach time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and leve l indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO → Hi → Mid → Lo → OFF
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature levelEach time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and le vel indicator change
as follows:
AUTO → Hi → Lo → OFF■
Rear Multi Operation Panel (if
equipped) 
Rear air conditioning control screen
Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature levelEach time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and leve l indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO → Hi → Mid → Lo → OFF
Adjust the rear seat ventilator fan
speed levelEach time the switch is selected, the fan speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO → Hi → Mid → Lo → OFF
Shortcut screen
Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature level Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO → Hi → Mid → Lo → OFF
Adjust the rear seat ventilator fan
speed level Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO → Hi → Mid → Lo → OFF■
Rear control panel (if equipped)
Increases the rear seat heater tem-
perature level The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els. (Low, Mid or Hi)B
C
D
A
B A
B
A

3295-3. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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Interior features Enables/Disables the automatic
mode of the rear seat heaters
Decreases the rear seat heater
temperature levelIf this switch is select ed when the rear seat
heater temperature level is set to Lo, the
rear seat heater will turn off. ■
The heated steering wheel, seat heaters
and seat ventilators wheel can be used
when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode. ■
Air conditioning system-linked control
mode
When the seat ventilato r fan speed level is
Hi, the seat ventilator fan speed becomes
higher according to the fan speed of the air
conditioning system. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.468)
WARNING■
To prevent overheating and minor
burn injuries
Observe the following precautions when
using the seat heaters. ●
Do not cover the seat with a blanket or
cushion when using the seat heater.
●
Do not use seat heater more than nec-
essary. B
C

364 6-1. Maintenance and care
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) WARNING■
Precaution regarding the front
bumper (vehicles with Lexus Safety
System+A)
If the paint of the fr ont bumper is chipped
or scratched, the Lexus Safety System+A
may not function correctly. If this occurs,
consult your Lexus dealer. ■
Precaution regarding the rear
bumper
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped
or scratched, the fo llowing systems may
not function correctly. If this occurs, con-
sult your Lexus dealer. ●
Lexus Safety System+A (if equipped)●
BSM (if equipped)●
RCTA (if equipped)●
PKSB (if equipped)
NOTICE■
To prevent paint deterioration and
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)●
Wash the vehicle immediately in the
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the
paint surface
• If dead insects, in sect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated
with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled
with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline
are spilled on the paint surface ●
If the paint is chipped or scratched,
have it repaired immediately. ●
To prevent the wheels from corroding,
remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the
wheels. ■
Cleaning the exterior lights ●
Wash carefully. Do not use organic
substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the
lights. ●
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the
lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses. ■
When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged. ■
When using a high pressure car wash ●
When washing the vehicle, do not
spray the camera or its surrounding
area directly with a high pressure
washer. Shock applied from high pres-
sure water may cause the device to not
operate normally. ●
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or re sin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
•Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

3656-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care  Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water. ■
Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type
cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush
to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces
and let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
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Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or spon ge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying
or cuts.
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When cleaning the carpeted portions of
the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a
possibility that the surface of the carpet
could be damaged.Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior WARNING■
Water in the vehicle ●
Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause electrical compo-
nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire. ●
Do not get any of the SRS components
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( → P.29)
An electrical malfunction may cause
the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious
injury. ■
Cleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.
The instrument panel may reflect off the
windshield, obstructin g the driver’s view
and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE■
Cleaning detergents ●
Do not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or
damage to painted surfaces:
• Areas other than the seats and steer-
ing wheel: Organic substances such as
benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic
solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,
such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
• Steering wheel: Organic substances,
such as thinner, and cleaner that con-
tains alcohol
●
Do not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’s painted surface
may be damaged.

3716-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care Parking brake • Does the parking
brake operate nor-
mally?
•When parked on a
slope and the park-
ing brake is on, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?
Seat belts • Do the seat belts
operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should
not be damaged.
Seats • Do the seat controls
operate properly?
Steering wheel • Does the steering
wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering
wheel have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?
•There should not be
any strange sounds
coming from the
steering wheel.
Vehicle exterior Items Check points
Doors/trunk • Do the doors/trunk
operate smoothly?
Engine hood •Does the engine
hood lock system
work properly?
Fluid leaks •There should not be
any signs of fluid
leakage after the
vehicle has been
parked.Items Check points
Tires • Is the tire inflation
pressure correct?
• The tires should not
be damaged or
excessively worn.
• Have the tires been
rotated according to
the maintenance
schedule?
•The wheel nuts
should not be loose.
Windshield wip-
ers • The wiper blades
should not show any
signs of cracking,
splitting, wear, con-
tamination or defor-
mation.
• The wiper blades
should clear the
windshield without
streaking or skip-
ping.Items Check points

4117-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises seconds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.
5 Stop the vehicle in a safe place by
the road. WARNING■
If the engine has to be turned off while
driving
Power assist for the steering wheel will
be lost, making th e steering wheel
heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the engine.

412 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 7-2.Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed If towing is ne cessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws. WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. ■
When towing the vehicle 
2WD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the driv etrain and related
parts may be damaged or an accident
may occur due to a change in direction
of the vehicle. 
AWD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the driv etrain or related
parts may be damaged, the vehicle may
fly off the truck.
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While towing ●
When towing using cables or chains,
avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets,
cables or chains. The towing eyelets,
cables or chains may become dam-
aged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
●
Make sure to disable all functions of
the vehicle height control of the elec-
tronically modulated air suspension.
Otherwise, the vehicle height may
change and part of your body may be
caught under the vehicle, possibly
causing injury. ( → P.293)
●
Do not turn the engine switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the
rear wheels will be locked by the park-
ing lock.
Also, there is a possibility that the
steering wheel is locked and cannot be
operated.