2018 LEXUS LS500 interior lights

346 5-6. Using the other interior features
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 
Rear
Press the button to open. The vanity light turns on.
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To prevent battery discharge
If the vanity lights remain on when the
engine switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
The rear door/rear quarter sunshades
can be extended and retracted using the driver’s power window switch and
Rear Multi Operation Panel. ■
From driver’s seat
Operate the driver’s power window
switch.
Rear quarter sunshade (if
equipped)
Rear door sunshade
1 Extend
2 Retract **
: If the driver’s power window switch is
operated when a rear door sun-
shade/rear quarter sunshade is
retracted or being retracted, the rear
window will open. ■
From rear seat
The rear seat power window switches
cannot be used to extend the rear door
sunshades/rear quarter sunshades.
1 Display the home screen and then
touch “Rear Shade/Lamp”.
( → P.308)NOTICE
■
When not in use
Keep the rear vani ty mirror closed.
■
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged
Do not leave the vanity lights on for
extended periods while the engine is
stopped.
Rear door/rear quarter sun-
shades (if equipped) A
B

370 6-2. Maintenance
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Radiator, con-
denser, inter-
cooler radiator
and intercooler
sub radiator The radiator, con-
denser, intercooler
radiator and inter-
cooler sub radiator
should be free from
foreign objects.
( → P.382)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
( → P.383)
Trunk Items Check points
Battery Check the connec-
tions. ( → P.384)
Vehicle interior Items Check points
Accelerator
pedal • The accelerator
pedal should move
smoothly (without
uneven pedal effort
or catching).
Automatic trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism •When parked on a
slope and the shift
position is in P, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?Items Check points
Brake pedal •Does the brake
pedal move
smoothly?
•Does the brake
pedal have appro-
priate clearance
from the floor?
•Does the brake
pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?
Brakes • The vehicle should
not pull to one side
when the brakes are
applied.
•The brakes should
work effectively.
• The brake pedal
should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal
should not get too
close to the floor
when the brakes are
applied.
Head restraints •Do the head
restraints move
smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzz-
ers •Do the indicators
and buzzers function
properly?
Lights • Do all the lights
come on?Items Check points

4337-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 7
When trouble arises One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
 The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting procedures.
( → P.160)
 There may be a malfunction in the
engine immobilizer system.
( → P.58)
 There may be a malfunction in the
shift control system. *
( → P.163, 431) *
: It may not be possible to shift the shift
position from P.
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 The battery may be discharged. NOTICE■
When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly. ■
When driving over bumps
If a vehicle has a flat tire, the vehicle
height will be lower than usual. Ensure
that nothing strikes the bottom of the
vehicle. ■
To avoid damage to the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid seal-
ants, the tire pressu re warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a
liquid sealant is used , contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop as
soon as possible. Make sure to replace
the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter when replacing the tire. ( → P.392) If the engine will not start If the engine will not start even
though correct starting procedures
are being followed ( → P.160), con-
sider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even
though the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
The starter motor turns over
slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn
does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.

434 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) ( → P.438)
 The battery terminal connections
may be loose or corroded.
( → P.384)
The engine starting system may be
malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However, an
interim measure is available to start the
engine. ( → P.434)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 One or both of the battery terminals
may be disconnected. ( → P.384)
 The battery may be discharged.
( → P.438)
 There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system. Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem
cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the
following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if
the engine switch is functioning nor- mally.
Do not use this starting procedure
except in cases of emergency.
1 Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( → P.170) Parking brake indicator will come on.
2 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode.
3 Press and hold the engine switch
for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using
the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.The starter motor does not turn
over
The starter motor does not turn
over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Starting the engine in an emer-
gency

498 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ..........71, 75
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).........................251 C
Card key ............................................................ 92
Care
Aluminum wheels ...................................... 362
Exterior ........................................................... 362
Interior .............................................................365
Seat belts........................................................365
Cargo capacity.............................................. 158
Cargo net ....................................................... 339
Center Display ............................................. 306
Chains ..............................................................300
Child restraint system
Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 49
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 40
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation
method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety
Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Battery precautions ......................385, 442
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions................................................ 326
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................143
Panoramic moon roof precautions .... 147
Power window lock switch.......................141
Power window precautions .................. 140
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 99
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions ...............................................................404
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45 Trunk precautions.......................................100
Child-protectors............................................. 99
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ......................................362
Exterior............................................................362
Interior ............................................................ 365
Radar sensor .............................. 190, 191, 197
Seat belts ....................................................... 365
Clock ................................................ 69, 72, 344
Clock light ...................................................... 330
Coat hooks..................................................... 343
Coin holder .................................................... 336
Condenser ..................................................... 382
Console box .................................................. 337
Consumption screen .................................... 87
Cooling system.............................................. 381
Engine overheating................................... 443
Cornering lights ............................................. 177
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ........................... 238, 241
Cup holders ................................................... 336
Current fuel consumption .......................... 78
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features .............................. 468
D
Daytime running light system ................... 175
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors.......................314
Rear window ..................................................314
Windshield ......................................................314
Differential
Front differential oi l............. .............. .........452
Rear differential oil......... .......... ........... .......453
Dimension ...................................................... 448
Dinghy towing.................................................159
Display
Center Display ........................................... 306
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ........................................241
Head-up display............................................83

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

5031-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 503Alphabetical Index
Light bulbs
Replacing ...................................................... 408
Lights
Automatic High Beam system..............178
Front interior lights ......................................331
Front personal lights................................. 332
Headlight switch .......................................... 175
Interior lights.................................................330
Interior lights list..........................................330
Rear interior lights .......................................331
Rear personal lights.................................. 332
Replacing light bulbs............................... 408
Trunk lid light................................................. 104
Trunk light....................................................... 104
Turn signal lever ...........................................169
Vanity lights .................................................. 345
Welcome light illumination control .... 176
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
Operation........................................................ 231
Warning messages .................................. 237
Lock steering column ................................. 160
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
Operation........................................................ 221
Warning messages .................................. 229
Luggage mats ............................................... 339
M
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 373
General maintenance .............................369
Maintenance data......................................448
Maintenance requirements ..................368
Malfunction indicator lamp .......................419
Master warning light .................................. 425
Menu icons......................................................... 77
Meter
Changing the main meter location ..... 76
Clock ..........................................................69, 72
Indicators .......................................................... 66
Instrument panel light control ..........71, 75
Meter control switches ............................... 77
Meters ........................................................69, 72 Multi-information display .......................... 76
Settings................................................................ 81
Units.................................................................... 80
Warning lights .............................................. 418
Warning message .....................................428
Micro dust and pollen filter .......................319
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 136
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .314
Outside rear view mirrors.......................137
Vanity mirrors ..............................................345
Moon roof
Door lock linked moon roof operation
................................................................. 142, 146
Jam protection function ............................142
Operation ........................................................142
Multi-information display .............................76
Audio system-linked display .................... 81
Boost gauge .................................................... 79
Drive information 1/Drive information 2
............................................................................. 78
Driving information display ...................... 78
Driving support system information dis-
play..................................................................... 81
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ........................................241
Eco Driving Indicator.................................. 79
Gear Position ................................................ 80
G-force ............................................................. 80
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................. 234
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ................... 225
Menu icons .......................................................77
Meter control switches ...............................77
Navigation system-linked display ......... 81
Pop-up display ............................................... 76
Settings................................................................ 81
Suggestion function ..................................... 82
Tire pressure ............................................... 388
Units.................................................................... 80
Vehicle sway warning ............................... 80
Warning message .....................................428