2018 LEXUS LS500 Owners Manual

4798-2. Customization
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 8
Vehicle specifications ■
Driving mode select switch ( → P.289)*
:If equipped ■
Electronically modulated air suspension *
( → P.291)*
:If equipped ■
Automatic air conditioning system ( → P.313)
■
Seat heater/seat ventilators *
( → P.326)Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Powertrain control in custom
mode *
Normal Power
O — — —
Eco
Chassis control in custom
mode *
Normal Sport
O — — —
Comfort
Air conditioning operation in
custom mode *
Normal Eco O — — —
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Vehicle height control On Off — O — —
Ingress/egress height control
function On Off — O — —
Vehicle height when parked Normal High — O — —
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
A/C auto switch operation On Off O — — O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity Standard -3 to 3 O — — O
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Driver’s seat temperature
preference in automatic
mode Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O — — O
Passenger’s seat tempera-
ture preference in automatic
mode Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O — — O A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D

480 8-2. Customization
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) *
:If equipped ■
Heated steering wheel *
( → P.326)*
:If equipped
■
Illumination ( → P.330)Left-hand rear seat tempera-
ture preference in automatic
mode *
Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O — — O
Right-hand rear seat tem-
perature preference in auto-
matic mode *
Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O — — O
Engine switch linked auto-
matic activation of the
left-hand rear seat
heater/ventilator *
Off On O — — O
Engine switch linked auto-
matic activation of the
right-hand rear seat
heater/ventilator *
Off On O — — O
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Steering wheel heating pref-
erence in automatic mode Standard -2 (low) to 2
(high) O — — O
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off 15 seconds Off
O — — O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned off On Off — — — O
Operation when the doors
are unlocked On Off — — — OFunction Default setting Customized set-
ting A B C D
A B C D
A B C D

4818-2. Customization
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 8
Vehicle specifications
■
Vehicle customization●
When the smart access system with
push-button start is off, the entry unlock
function cannot be customized.●
When the doors remain closed after
unlocking the doors and the timer acti-
vated automatic door lock function acti-
vates, signals will be generated in
accordance with the operation buzzer
volume and operational signal (Emer-
gency flashers) function settings.
●
Some settings can be changed using a
switch or the audio system screen. If a
setting is changed using a switch, the
changed setting will not be reflected on
the audio system screen until the engine
switch is turned of f and then to IGNI- TION ON mode. ■
Clock settings screen
If the clock adjustment screen is displayed
continuously when attempting to change
the clock settings, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person On Off — — — O
Footwell lights On Off — — — O
Instrument panel ornament
light and door trim ornament
lights On Off — — — O
Time elapsed before the outer
foot lights turn off 15 seconds Off
O — — O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer foot
lights when you approach the
vehicle with the electronic
key on your person On Off — — — O
Operation of the outer foot
lights when the doors are
unlocked On Off — — — O
Operation of the outer foot
lights when a door is opened On Off — — — O
Fading out of the outer foot
lights when they turn off Long Short — — — OFunction Default setting Customized set-
ting A B C D

482 8-3. Initialization
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 8-3.Initialization
*
:If equippedItems to initialize The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
List of items to initialize Item When to initialize Reference
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) *
• After reconnecting or changing the
battery P.275
Message indicating
maintenance is
required • After maintenance is performed P.368
Oil maintenance • After maintenance is performed P.381
Tire pressure warning
system • When the tire inflation pressure is
changed, such as when changing trav-
eling speed or load weight.
• When the tire inflation pressure is
changed, such as when the tire size is
changed.
• When rotating the tires.
• After performing the transmitter ID
code registration procedure. P.392
Lexus parking assist
monitor *
• Battery has been reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved
while the battery was being reinstalled.
• Battery power is low. Refer to the “NAVI-
GATION AND MUL-
TIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
Panoramic view moni-
tor *
• Battery has been reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved
while the battery was being reinstalled.
• Battery power is low. Refer to the “NAVI-
GATION AND MUL-
TIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.

483
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 9
9
For owners For owners .
9-1. For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S.
owners ........................................ 484
Seat belt instructions for Cana-
dian owners (in French)....... 484
SRS airbag instructions for Cana-
dian owners (in French)....... 486

484 9-1. For owners
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 9-1.For owners
 Déroulez la sangle diagonale de
telle sorte qu'elle passe bien sur
l'épaule, sans pour autant être en
contact avec le cou ou glisser de
l'épaule.
 Placez la sangle abdominale le plus
bas possible sur les hanches.
 Réglez la position du dossier de
siège. Asseyez-vous le dos droit et
calez-vous bien dans le siège.
 Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de sécu-
rité.Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying the Lexus Division of
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
(Toll-free: 1-800-25-LEXUS).
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Lexus
Division of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Ave, S.E., Washington, DC
20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from
http://www.safercar.gov . Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners (in French) The following is a French explana-
tion of seat belt instructions
extracted from the seat belt section
in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more
detailed seat belt instructions in
English.
Utilisation correcte des cein-
tures de sécurité

4859-1. For owners
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 9
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.

486 9-1. For owners
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Emplacement des coussi ns gonflables SRS

Coussins gonflables frontaux SRS
Coussin gonflable conducteur/coussi n gonflable du passager avant SRS
Participe à la protection de la tête et du thorax du conducte ur et du passager
avant contre les chocs contre les éléments de l'habitacle
Coussins gonflables de genoux SRS
Participent à la protection du co nducteur et du passager avant
Coussins gonflables latéraux et rideaux SRS
Coussins gonflables latéraux avant SRS
Participent à la protection du to rse des occupants de siège avant
Coussins gonflables latéraux arrière SRS
Participent à la protection du torse de s occupants des sièges latéraux arrièreSRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French) The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instructions extracted
from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more deta iled SRS airbag instructions in English.
Système de coussins gonflables SRS
A
B
C
D