2018 LEXUS LS500 USB port

342 5-6. Using the other interior features
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 5-6.Using the other interior features
The USB charging ports are used to
supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 V to
external devices.
The USB charging ports are for
charging only. They are not designed
for data transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it
may not charge properly. Refer to the
manual included with the device
before using a USB charging port. ■
Using the USB charging ports
Open the console box lid and open the
lid. 
Vehicles without power rear seat

Vehicles with power rear seat ■
The USB charging ports can be used
when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode. ■
Situations in whic h the USB charging
ports may not operate correctly ●
If a device which consumes more than 2.1
A at 5 V is connected ●
If a device designed to communicate with
a personal computer, such as a USB
memory device, is connected ●
If the connected external device is turned
off (depending on device) ●
If the temperature inside the vehicle is
high, such as after the vehicle has been
parked in the sun ■
About connected external devices
Depending on the connected external
device, charging may occasionally be sus-
pended and then start again. This is not a
malfunction.Other interior features
USB charging ports
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the USB
charging ports ●
Do not insert foreign objects into the
ports.
●
Do not spill water or other liquids into
the ports.
●
When the USB charging ports are not
in use, close the lids. If a foreign object
or liquid enters a port may cause a
short circuit.
●
Do not apply excessive force to or
impact the USB charging ports.
●
Do not disassemble or modify the USB
charging ports.
■
To prevent damage to external
devices
●
Do not leave external devices in the
vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in
damage to an external device.

3435-6. Using the other interior features
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 5
Interior features 
Vehicle without power rear seat
Pull the armrest down for use. 
Vehicle with power rear seat
Pull the lock release lever and fold the
rear seatback down. An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body
while sitting on the seat.
To use the coat hook, push it on.NOTICE●
Do not push down on or apply unnec-
essary force to an external device or
the cable of an external device while it
is connected.■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the USB charging ports for a
long period of time with the engine
stopped.
Armrest
NOTICE
■
To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the arm-
rest. Assist grips
WARNING■
Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when getting in
or out of the vehicle or rising from your
seat.
Doing so could damage the assist grip, or
could cause you to injure yourself by fall-
ing over.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a
heavy load on the assist grip.
Coat hooks

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