2018 LEXUS LS500 hood open

2914-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving *
:If equipped
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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
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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
sound may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction. ■
When the accumulator tank pressure is
low
When the accumulator tank pressure is low,
the air suspension compressor and valves
may operate repeatedly even though the
vehicle height is not being changed. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
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, setti ngs of the follow-
ing functions can be changed:
 Access mode control
 Parking height control
 Vehicle height control WARNING■
Situations in whic h the operation of
the electronically modulated air sus-
pension should be canceled
In the following situations, make sure to
disable all functions of the vehicle height
control of the electronically modulated
air suspension and then stopping the
engine. Otherwise, the vehicle height
may change and part of your body may
be caught under the vehicle, possibly
causing injury. ●
When the vehicle is parked on a curb ●
If any of the wheels is not touching the
ground ●
If the vehicle needs to be jacked up ●
If the vehicle is to be tied down ●
If the vehicle is to be towed
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Vehicle height control precautions
In the following situations, make sure to
check the safety of the area around the
vehicle, as the vehicle height may change
and part of someone’s body may be
caught in the vehicle, possibly causing
injury or the vehicle may be damaged.
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When opening a door
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When unlocking the doors using the
smart access system with push-button
start
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When changing the vehicle height
using the vehicle height adjustment
switch

3756-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care 1 Pull the hood lock release lever.The hood will pop up slightly.
2 Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood. ■
Front 
2WD modelsHood
Opening the hood
WARNING
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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

4397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises 4 Start the engine of the second vehi-
cle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the battery of your vehi-
cle.
5 Open and close any of the doors of
your vehicle with the engine switch
off.
6 Maintain the engine speed of the
second vehicle and start the engine
of your vehicle by turning the
engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
7 Once the vehicle’s engine has
started, remove the jumper cables
in the exact reverse order from
which they were connected. 
Method connecting jumper (or
booster) cables to the exclusive
jump starting terminal
1 Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked.
( → P.61) 2 Open the hood. Remove the pas-
senger side engine compartment
cover. ( → P.375, 378)
3 Remove the service
cover.( → P.379)
4 Open the fuse box cover. Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
5 Open the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover.
6 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and connect the
clamp on the other end of the positive cab le to on the second vehicle. Then, A
B

4457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises 2 Remove the engine cover.
Lift the front of the engine cover straight up
and then pull it forward.
3 Remove the caps and .
4 Add coolant through the inlet of the cap
up to the “F” line , and then
replace the cap .
5 Add coolant through the inlet of the cap
until it is full, and then replace the
cap .
6 Install the engine compartment cover
and engine cover.
Engage the claws of the engine cover to
install it. A B
A C
A
B
B WARNING■
When inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious
injury such as burns. ●
If steam is seen coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine com-
partment may be very hot. ●
Keep hands and clothing (especially a
tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the
fan and belts.
Failure to do so may cause the hands
or clothing to be caught, resulting in
serious injury. ●
Do not loosen the coolant inlet cap,
the engine coolant reservoir cap or the
intercooler coolant reservoir cap while
the engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.
NOTICE
■
When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has
cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool
coolant to a hot engine too quickly can
cause damage to the engine.
■
To prevent damage to the cooling sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions:
●
Avoid contaminating the coolant with
foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
●
Do not use any coolant additive.

500 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) If the engine will not start ....................... 433
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
......................................................................... 435
If you have a flat tire .................................. 432
If you lose your keys................................. 435
If you think something is wrong ...........416
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 446
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 410
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....... 412
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 443
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............................... 162
Compartment ..............................................377
Engine compartment cover ................. 378
Engine switch................................................ 160
Fuel pump shut off system ...................... 417
Hood................................................................ 375
How to start the engine........................... 160
Identification number ............................... 449
If the engine will not start ....................... 433
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 410
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............ 160
Overheating................................................. 443
Tachometer .............................................69, 72
Engine compartment cover .................... 378
Engine coolant
Capacity ...........................................................451
Checking ........................................................ 381
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 299
Engine coolant temperature gauge 69, 72
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 58
Engine oil
Capacity .........................................................450
Checking ....................................................... 379
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 299
Warning light .................................................419
Engine oil maintenance data ................... 381 Engine switch ................................................. 160
Auto power off function............................162
Changing the engine switch modes ..162
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................................. 410
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 294
Warning light .................................................421
Event data recorder (E DR) ............................7 F
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ...........218
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 340
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system ............ 388
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid
Automatic transmission ..........................452
Brake ................................................................453
Washer .......................................................... 383
Footwell light ................................................. 330
Front air conditioning system ...................313
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ...........218
Front passenger occupant classification
system .............................................................. 40
Front seats
Adjustment ....................................................... 116
Cleaning ........................................................ 365
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ......................... 127
Head restraints..............................................132
Memory recall function............................ 130
Power easy access system ..................... 127
Refresh system ............................................... 121
Seat heaters ..................................................326
Seat position memory ............................... 127
Seat ventilators ............................................326
Front side marker light
Light switch .....................................................175
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Turn signal lever .......................................... 169

5011-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Fuel
Capacity ......................................................... 449
Fuel gauge ...............................................69, 72
Fuel pump shut off system ...................... 417
Information .................................................... 457
Refueling ......................................................... 185
Type.................................................................. 449
Warning light ................................................. 421
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy .............................. 78
Current fuel consumption........................ 78
Fuel filler door
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
......................................................................... 435
Refueling ......................................................... 185
Fuel gauge ................................................. 69, 72
Fuel pump shut off system.......................... 417
Fuses ................................................................. 405
G
Garage door opener ................................. 349
Gauges ....................................................... 69, 72
Gear Position................................................... 80
G-force............................................................... 80
Glove box ....................................................... 335
Glove box light ............................................. 336
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid .................. 103
Head restraints ...............................................132
Headlights
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)
........................................................................... 177
Automatic High Beam system..............178
Light switch ..................................................... 175
Replacing light bulbs............................... 408
Head-up display.............................................. 83
Driving information display area........... 83
Driving support system display area .. 86
Eco Driving Indicator ................................. 87
HUD (Head-up display) switch............85 Navigation system-linked display ........83
Pop-up display ...............................................86
Settings...............................................................85
Heated steering wheel .............................. 326
Heaters
Front air conditioning system ............... 313
Heated steering wheel ............................326
Outside rear view mirrors.......................314
Rear air conditioning system ............... 323
Seat heaters ..................................................326
Height control
Electronically modulated air suspension
.......................................................................... 292
Hill-start assist control ............................... 294
Hood
Open................................................................375
Pop Up Hood.................................................38
Hooks
Coat hooks ...................................................343
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 22
Horn ....................................................................135
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 85
I
I/M test ............................................................ 372
Identification
Engine..............................................................449
Vehicle ........................................................... 448
Ignition switch (engine switch)................ 160
Auto power off function............................162
Changing the engine switch modes ..162
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................................. 410
Indicators ........................................................... 66
Initialization
Items to initialize .........................................482
Maintenance......................................368, 381
Power windows ........................................... 139
Tire pressure warning system .............392
Inside door handle lights........................... 330
Inside rear view mirror ................................136
Instrument panel light control ............. 71, 75

502 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Intercooler...................................................... 382
Intercooler coolant
Capacity ...........................................................451
Checking ........................................................ 381
Interior lights.................................................. 330
Front interior light ......................................330
Rear interior light .......................................330
Intuitive parking assist..................... 256, 257
Function .......................................................... 257
Warning message.....................................260 J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack............................ 375
Jam protection function
Electronic roof sunshade.........................146
Moon roof ....................................................... 142
Panoramic moon roof...............................146
Power trunk opener and closer .......... 105
Power windows............................................139
Rear door sunshade ................................ 346
K
Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button
start ..................................................................107
Wireless remote control........................... 94
Keys
Battery-saving function ........................... 108
Electronic key ................................................. 92
Engine switch................................................ 160
If the electronic key does not operate
properly....................................................... 436
If you lose your keys................................. 435
Key number plate ......................................... 92
Keyless entry .........................................96, 107
Mechanical key.............................................. 92
Replacing the battery...............................403
Warning buzzer ...........................................107
Wireless remote control........................... 94 Knee airbags .................................................... 29 L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
Operation ........................................................ 221
Warning messages................................... 229
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA)
Operation ........................................................231
Warning messages................................... 237
Language (multi-information display) .....81
LATCH anchors ............................................. 53
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system)
.......................................................................... 295
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .................................375
Hood lock release lever .........................375
Internal trunk release lever..................... 105
Shift lever ......................................................... 163
Turn signal lever .......................................... 169
Wiper lever .................................................... 180
Lexus climate concierge ............................. 311
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)
.......................................................................... 295
Lexus Enform Safety Connect............... 355
Lexus Safety System+
Automatic High Beam ............................. 178
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ........................... 238, 241
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ...................231
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................. 210
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..........................238
Lexus Safety System+A ..............................187
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ........................... 238, 241
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)....... 218
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...................... 221
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............... 200
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..........................238
License plate lights
Light switch .....................................................175
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408

504 Alphabetical Index
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Navigation system-linked display..... 81, 83
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6 O
“ODO TRIP” switch .............................. 70, 75
Odometer ................................................. 70, 75
Odometer and trip meter display
Display items .......................................... 70, 75
“ODO TRIP” switch ........................... 70, 75
Pop-up display.........................................71, 75
Oil
Engine oil .......................................................450
Front differential oil ................................... 452
Rear differential oil .................................... 453
Opener
Fuel filler door............................................... 185
Hood................................................................ 375
Trunk ..................................................................102
Outer foot lights
Location..........................................................330
Outside door handle lights...................... 330
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment...................................................... 137
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ...................251
Folding ............................................................. 138
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 137
Mirror position memory........................... 127
Outside rear view mirror defoggers . 314
RCTA function ............................................ 264
Outside temperature............................ 69, 72
Overheating .................................................. 443
P
Paddle shift switches ..........................167, 168
Panic mode ....................................................... 94
Panoramic moon roof
Jam protection function............................146
Operation........................................................ 144 Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking
assist) ............................................................. 257
Parking brake
Operation ....................................................... 170
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
............................................................................ 172
Warning light ...............................................425
Warning message ....................................... 172
Parking lights
Light switch .....................................................175
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Parking Support Brake function (for
rear-crossing vehicles) .......................... 282
Function ..........................................................282
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians) ...................................... 271, 286
Function ......................................................... 286
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles)........................... 271
Parking Support Brake function (static
objects) ................................................ 271, 277
Function .......................................................... 277
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
Function ...............................................200, 210
PCS OFF switch ............................. 203, 213
Warning light ............................................... 424
Warning message ............................ 210, 217
Personal lights............................................... 330
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 256
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............... 271
Warning message ..................................... 275
Pop Up Hood................................................... 38
Power easy access system ........................ 127
Power outlets ................................................ 344
Power rear seat ..............................................123
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system) .......................................................... 294
Warning light .................................................421
Power trunk opener and closer ..............102
Power windows
Door lock linked window operation . 140
Jam protection function ........................... 139