2018 LEXUS LS500 key battery

4377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises ■
Key linked functions
1 Closes the windows and the moon
roof *
or panoramic moon roof *

(turn and hold)
2 Opens the windows and the moon
roof *
or panoramic moon roof *

(turn and hold)These settings must be customized at your
Lexus dealer. *
:If equipped 1 Depress the brake pedal.
2 Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the engine switch. When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the engine switch will
turn to IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in custom-
ization setting, the engine switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot
be started, contact your Lexus dealer. ■
Stopping the engine
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position
to P and press the engine switch as you nor-
mally do when stop ping the engine.
■
Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. ( → P.403)
■
Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pe dal and press the
engine switch in step 3 above. The engine
does not start and modes will be changed
each time the switch is pressed. ( → P.162)WARNING
■
When using the mechanical key and
operating the power windows or the
moon roof or panoramic moon roof
Operate the power window or the moon
roof or panoramic moon roof after
checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passe nger having any of
their body parts caught in the window or
the moon roof or panoramic moon roof.
Also, do not allow ch ildren to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in
the power window or the moon roof or
panoramic moon roof. Starting the engine

438 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a
12-volt battery, you can jump start your
vehicle by following the steps below. 
Method connecting jumper (or
booster) cables to the battery
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 trunk lid and remove the
luggage mat. ( → P.339)In the event that the trunk opener cannot
be used, use the mechanical key to open
the trunk. ( → P.436)
3 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,
connect a negative cable clamp to on the second vehicle and connect the
clamp at the other end of the negative cable to .
Positive (+) battery terminal (your vehicle)
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery terminal (your vehicle)If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged The following procedures may be
used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Restarting the engine
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
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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

4417-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises low speed for an extended period, such
as in heavy traffic.■
When the battery is removed or dis-
charged●
Information stored in the ECU is cleared.
When the battery is depleted, have the
vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.●
Some systems may require initialization.
( → P.482)■
When removing the battery terminals
When the battery terminals are removed,
the information stored in the ECU is
cleared. Before removi ng the battery termi-
nals, contact your Lexus dealer. ■
Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will dis-
charge gradually even when the vehicle is
not in use, due to natural discharge and the
draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time,
the battery may discharge, and the engine
may be unable to start. (The battery
recharges automatically during driving.) ■
When recharging or replacing the bat-
tery●
In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the
battery is discharged. Use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to
lock or unlock the doors.●
The engine may not start on the first
attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second
attempt. This is not a malfunction.●
The engine switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the battery was dis-
charged. Before di sconnecting the bat-
tery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine
switch was in befo re the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when
reconnecting the battery.
■
When replacing the battery
●
Use a Central Degassing type battery
(European Regulations). ●
Use a battery with the same case size as
the previous battery and an epuivalent
20 hour rate capacity (20HR) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the battery cannot be
properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if
the time period where the vehicle is not
used is a short time, the battery may dis-
charge and the engine may not be able to
start. ●
Use a battery with a handle. If a battery
without a handle is used, removal is more
difficult. ●
After replacing, firm ly attach the follow-
ing items to the exhaust hole of the bat-
tery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was attached
to the battery before replacing and con-
firm that it is firmly connected to the hole
section of the vehicle.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included with
the battery replaced or the one installed
on the battery prior to the replacement.
(Depending on the battery to be
replaced, the exhaust hole may be
plugged.)
Exhaust hole plug
Exhaust hole
Exhaust hose
For details, consult your Lexus dealer. A
B
C

494 What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)  If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( → P.435)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( → P.435)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( → P.403)
 Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode? When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. ( →
P.162 )
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle? When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
 The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( → P.108)  Is the child-protector lock set? The rear door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. ( →
P.99 )
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( → P.104)
 Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( → P.160)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( → P.107)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( → P.160)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. ( →
P.437 )
 Is the battery discharged? If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong The engine does not start

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

4991-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 499Alphabetical Index
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 257
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)................. 234
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ................... 225
Multi-information display .......................... 76
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians) ..............................................286
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........268
RCTA .............................................................. 264
Warning message..................................... 428
Distance until next engine oil
change ..................................................... 70, 75
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 369
Door courtesy lights ................................... 330
Door lock
Doors.................................................................. 96
Smart access system with push-button
start ..................................................................107
Wireless remote control........................... 94
Doors
Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ........................................................... 100
Door closer ..................................................... 99
Door glasses ..................................................139
Door lock.......................................................... 96
Open door warning bu zzer .......... 97, 99
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 137
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 99
Drive distance .................................................. 78
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 78
Driver’s seat position memory
Driving position memory......................... 127
Memory recall function ........................... 130
Power easy access system ..................... 127
Drive-start control ......................................... 151
Driving
Break-in tips .................................................... 151
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ..................289
Procedures .................................................... 150
Winter drive tips......................................... 299
Driving information display ........................ 78 Driving position memory............................ 127
Memory recall function............................ 130
Power easy access system ..................... 127
Driving range ................................................... 78
Driving support system information display
...............................................................................81
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 294
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .............................. 238, 241
Warning message .................................... 250
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 294 E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 294
Eco Driving Indicator............................ 79, 87
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................79
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ..................................................... 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 294
Warning light .................................................421
Electronic key .................................................. 92
Battery-saving function............................108
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................436
Replacing the battery .............................. 403
Electronic roof sunshade
Jam protection function ........................... 146
Operation ........................................................144
Electronically Controlled Brake System
(ECB) ............................................................ 294
Electronically modulated air suspension
............................................................................291
Emergency flashers ..................................... 410
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds.................... 418
If a warning light turns on........................ 418
If a warning message is displayed .....428
If the battery is discharged ................... 438
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................436

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