2018 LEXUS LS500 ABS

4056-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care 1 Turn the engine switch off.
2 Open the fuse box cover. 
Engine compartment: type A fuse
box Remove the service cover ( → P.379) and
push the tabs in and lift the lid off.

Engine compartment: type B fuse
box Remove the engine compartment cover
( → P.378) and push the ta bs in and lift the
lid off. 
Driver’s side instrument panel Push the tab in and remove the lid.
Make sure to push the tab in during
removal or installation.

Passenger’s side instrument panel Push the tab in and remove the lid.
Make sure to push the tab in during
removal or installation.

Trunk Remove the luggage mat. ( → P.339)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.Checking and replacing
fuses If any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing fuses

420 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Pop Up Hood warning light (warning buzzer)
■
ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
■
Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light *

(warning buzzer)
*
: This light illuminates on the multi-information display. Warning light Details/Actions
Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated
→ The Pop Up Hood system cannot be reused once it has operated.
Have it replaced by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Pop Up Hood system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light Details/Actions(U.S.A.)
or (Canada) Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light Details/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
 Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
 Drive-Start Control is operating;
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
 Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) is operating
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
→ Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

426 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving
trips.
If the light does not go off even after several
trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible. ■
Electric power steering system warning
light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insuffi-
cient or the voltage temporarily drops, the
electric power steeri ng system warning
light may come on and the warning buzzer
may sound. ■
When the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punc-
tured.
If a tire is punctured: → P.432
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the engine switch off then turn it to
IGNITION ON mode. Check if the tire
pressure warning light comes on or blinks. 
If the tire pressure wa rning light blinks for
approximately 1 minute then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the tire
pressure warning syst em. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately. 
If the tire pressure warning light comes
on
1 After the temperature of the tires has
lowered sufficiently, check the inflation
pressure of each tire and adjust them to
the specified level.
2 If the warning light does not turn off
even after several minutes have
elapsed, check that the inflation pres-
sure of each tire is at the specified level
and perform initialization. ( → P.392)
■
The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure wa rning light may come
on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes
caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes). ■
Conditions that the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not function properly
→ P.389
WARNING■
If both the ABS and the brake system
warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and contact your Lexus dealer.
The vehicle will become extremely
unstable during br aking, and the ABS
system may fail, which could cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury. ■
When the electric power steering
system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the
assist to the power st eering is restricted.
When the light comes on red, the assist
to the power steering is lost and handling
operations of the steering wheel become
extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more
force than usual. ■
If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Be sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or
serious injury.
●
Decelerate to the lowest appropriate
speed as soon as possible. Do not
drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).
●
Check and adjust the tire inflation
pressure immediately.
●
If the tire pressure warning light comes
on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is prob able that you have
a flat tire. Have the flat tire replaced by
the nearest Lexus dealer.

4859-1. For owners
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For owners Nettoyez avec un chiffon ou une
éponge humidifiés avec de l'eau savon-
neuse tiède. Vérifiez régulièrement
que les ceintures ne sont pas usées,
effilochées ou entaillées excessive-
ment.Traitement des ceintures de
sécurité ATTENTION
Inspectez le système de ceintures de
sécurité régulière ment. Contrôlez
l'absence de coupures, d'effilochages et
de pièces desserrées. N'utilisez pas une
ceinture de sécurité endommagée avant
qu'elle ne soit remplacée. Une ceinture
de sécurité endommagée ne permet pas
de protéger un occupant de blessures
graves ou mortelles.

4971-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 497Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index A
A/C
Air conditioning filter ............................... 402
Front automatic air conditioning system
...........................................................................313
Micro dust and pollen filter.....................319
Rear air conditioning system ............... 323
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 294
Warning light ............................................... 420
Active stabilizer suspension system .... 294
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) . 177
Adaptive Variable Suspension System295
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) . 177
Air conditioning filter ................................. 402
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............................... 402
Front automatic air conditioning system
...........................................................................313
Micro dust and pollen filter.....................319
Rear air conditioning system ............... 323
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions..................... 31
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 34
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-
tions .................................................................... 31
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 34
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 40
General airbag precautions ................... 34
Locations of airbags.................................... 29
Modification and disposal of airbags ..37
Side airbag operating conditions ........... 31
Side airbag precautions ............................ 34
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions........................................................ 31
Side and curtain shield airbags precau-
tions .................................................................. 34
SRS airbags ..................................................... 29
SRS warning light ........................................419 Alarm
Alarm...................................................................60
Warning buzzer .......................................... 418
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 55
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start).......................................107
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 294
Warning light ...............................................420
Approach warning.......................................247
Armrest............................................................ 343
Assist grips ..................................................... 343
Audio system-linked display ........................81
Automatic headlight leveling system .... 176
Automatic High Beam ................................178
Automatic light control system................ 175
Automatic transmission ..............................163
M mode ........................................................... 168
Paddle shift switches .......................167, 168
Snow mode.....................................................167
Auxiliary boxes ................................. 338, 340
Average fuel economy................................. 78
Average vehicle speed ................................ 78
B
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Battery
Battery checking ....................................... 384
If the battery is discharged ................... 438
Preparing and checking before winter
..........................................................................299
Warning light ................................................ 419
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM).........................251
Boost gauge.......................................................79
Brake
Brake hold .......................................................173
Fluid...................................................................453
Parking brake ............................................... 170
Warning light ................................................ 418
Brake assist .................................................... 294
Break-in tips...................................................... 151

508 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Installing tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters ...................................... 392
Registering ID codes ............................... 394
Warning light ............................................... 422
Tires
Chains ............................................................ 300
Checking .......................................................386
If you have a flat tire .................................. 432
Inflation pressure........................................399
Information ....................................................459
Replacing .......................................................396
Rotating tires ............................................... 388
Run-flat tires .................................... 388, 432
Size.................................................................... 454
Snow tires ...................................................... 299
Tire inflation pressu re display function
........................................................................ 388
Tire pressure warning system ............ 388
Warning light ............................................... 422
Top tether strap............................................... 55
Total load capacity ...................................... 448
Towing
Dinghy towing .............................................. 159
Emergency towing ..................................... 412
Towing eyelet ................................................415
Trailer towing ................................................ 159
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 294
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 294
Trailer towing ..................................................159
Transmission
Automatic transmission ............................163
Driving mode select switch ..................289
M mode ........................................................... 168
Paddle shift switches ....................... 167, 168
Snow mode .................................................... 167
Trip meters ................................................ 70, 75
Trunk .................................................................. 100
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid .............. 103
Internal trunk release lever .................... 105
Power trunk opener and closer ...........102
Smart access system with push-button
start ................................................................. 103 Trunk closer switch .................................... 104
Trunk easy closer........................................ 104
Trunk features ..............................................339
Trunk grip ....................................................... 104
Trunk lid light................................................. 104
Trunk light ....................................................... 104
Trunk opener main switch...................... 106
Trunk opener switch ................................. 102
Wireless remote control ......................... 103
Trunk lid light .................................................. 104
Trunk light ........................................................ 104
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Turn signal lever .......................................... 169
U
USB charging ports.................................... 342
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 345
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 345
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)294
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man-
agement)...................................................... 295
Vehicle data recordings ..................................6
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage-
ment (VDIM).............................................. 295
Vehicle identification number ................ 448
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 294
Vehicle sway warning display ................... 80
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 326
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)294
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 294
W
Warning buzzers
ABS ...................................................................420
Airbags............................................................. 419
Approach warning.................................... 247
Brake hold .....................................................425

5091-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 509Alphabetical Index
Brake Override System ......................... 420
Brake system ................................................ 418
Charging system .........................................419
Downshifting .......................................168, 169
Drive-Start Control .................................. 420
Electric power steering ............................ 421
Engine ...............................................................419
High coolant temperature ..................... 418
Intuitive parking assist.................. 263, 423
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)....... 231, 422
Low engine oil pressure...........................419
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).......... 221, 422
Open door.............................................. 97, 99
Open window .............................................. 140
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 257
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ......... 424
Pop Up Hood ............................................. 420
Pre-collision braking......................200, 212
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 423
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...... 423
Seat belt ................................................ 421, 422
Warning lights................................................ 418
ABS .................................................................. 420
Brake hold operated indicator ........... 425
Brake Override System ......................... 420
Brake system ................................................ 418
Charging system .........................................419
Drive-Start Control .................................. 420
Electric power steering ............................ 421
High coolant temperature ..................... 418
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator423
LKA indicator .............................................. 422
Low engine oil pressure...........................419
Low fuel level ................................................. 421
LTA indicator ............................................... 422
Malfunction indicator lamp.....................419
Master warning light ................................ 425
Parking brake indicator .......................... 425
PKSB OFF indicator ................................ 424
Pop Up Hood ............................................. 420
Pre-collision system ................................. 424
RCD OFF indicator ................................. 423 RCTA OFF indicator ............................... 423
Seat belt reminder light................. 421, 422
Slip indicator ................................................. 424
SRS ..................................................................... 419
Tire pressure ................................................ 422
Warning messages ..................................... 428
Warning reflector storage belt.............. 340
Washer
Checking ...................................................... 383
Preparing and checking before winter
..........................................................................299
Switch................................................................180
Washing and waxing.................................. 362
Weight
Cargo capacity ............................................ 158
Load limits ...................................................... 158
Weight............................................................ 448
Wheels
Replacing wheels ...................................... 396
Size ....................................................................454
Window lock switch ...................................... 141
Windows
Power windows ........................................... 139
Rear window defogger.............................314
Washer ............................................................180
Windshield wiper de-icer ..........................319
Windshield wipers
Position............................................................. 183
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 180
Winter driving tips....................................... 299
Wireless remote control
Battery-Saving Function..........................108
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 94
Replacing the battery .............................. 403