2018 LEXUS LS500 service

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

440 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) connect a negative cable clamp to on the second vehicle and connect the
clamp at the other end of the negative cable to .
Exclusive jump starting terminal (your vehicle)
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the exclusive jump starting
terminal and any mo ving parts as shown in the illustration
7 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.
8 Open and close any of the doors of
your vehicle with the engine switch
off.
9 Maintain the engine speed of the
second vehicle and start the engine
of your vehicle by turning the
engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
10 Once the vehicle’s engine has
started, remove the jumper cables
in the exact reverse order from
which they were connected. 11 Close the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover, and reinstall the fuse
box cover to its original position.
12 Install the service cover.( → P.379)
13 Install the engine compartment
cover.
Once the engine starts, have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible. ■
Starting the engine when the battery is
discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-start-
ing.
■
To prevent battery discharge
●
Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the engine is off.
●
Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a C
D
A
B
C
D

458 8-1. Specifications
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) oline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system
may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the
instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service. ■
If your engine knocks●
Consult your Lexus dealer.●
You may occasionally notice light knock-
ing for a short time while accelerating or
driving uphill. This is normal and there is
no need for concern.
NOTICE■
Notice on fuel quality●
Do not use improper fuels. If improper
fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.●
Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to
your vehicle’s three-way catalytic con-
verters causing the emission control
system to malfunction.●
Do not use gasohol other than the type
previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system
damage or vehicle performance prob-
lems.
●
Using unleaded gasoline with an
octane number or rating lower than
the level previously stated may cause
persistent he avy knocking.
At worst, this may lead to engine dam-
age and will void the vehicle warranty.
■
When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
■
Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after
using a different type of fuel (poor hot
starting, vaporization, engine knocking,
etc.), discontinue the use of that type of
fuel.

4618-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications letter) ■
Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer This information has been prepared in
accordance with regulations issued by
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration of the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or pro-
spective purchasers of Lexus vehicles
with information on uniform tire quality
grading. Your Lexus dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information. ■
DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality
grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A ■
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performa nce of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from
the norm due to variatio ns in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.Tire section names A
B
C
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K Uniform Tire Quality Grading

506 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Seat ventilators ............................................. 326
Seating capacity............................................ 158
Seats
Adjustment............................................. 116, 123
Adjustment precautions ............................ 116
Child seats/child restraint system installa-
tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning.........................................................365
Driving position memory......................... 127
Front seat refresh system...........................121
Head restraints ............................................. 132
Power easy access system ..................... 127
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Rear seat relaxation system.................... 126
Seat heaters .................................................. 326
Seat position memory .......................127, 131
Seat ventilators............................................ 326
Secondary Collision Brake ..................... 294
Sensor
Automatic headlight system................... 175
Automatic High Beam system..............178
Inside rear view mirror..............................136
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 257
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)................... 231
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)...................... 221
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles)...................... 282
Parking Support Brake function (static
objects)........................................................ 278
Radar sensor.......................... 188, 195, 252
Rain-sensing windshield wipers............ 181
RCTA .............................................................. 265
Service reminder message ..................... 368
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ............................163
Shift lever light .............................................. 330
Shopping bag hooks .................................. 339
Side airbags ...................................................... 29
Side marker lights
Light switch ..................................................... 175
Replacing light bulbs............................... 408 Side mirrors
Adjustment ......................................................137
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)................... 251
Folding.............................................................. 138
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................137
Mirror position memory ........................... 127
RCTA function ............................................ 264
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Turn signal lever .......................................... 169
Side windows ..................................................139
Smart access system with push-button
start
Antenna location ......................................... 107
Entry functions ................................................ 96
Starting the engine ..................................... 160
Snow mode ...................................................... 167
Snow tires ....................................................... 299
Spark plug ........................................................451
Specifications ................................................ 448
Speedometer ........................................... 69, 72
Steering lock
Column lock release ................................. 160
Steering lock system warning message
........................................................................... 160
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..................................................... 135
Heated steering wheel ............................326
Meter control switches ...............................77
Power easy access system ..................... 127
Steering wheel position memory......... 127
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Storage features .......................................... 334
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................446
Suggestion function....................................... 82
Sun visors ........................................................ 345
Sunshade
Roof.....................................................................142