
3776-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 6
Maintenance and care
Fuse boxes ( → P.405)
Engine oil filler cap ( → P.380)
Engine coolant reservoir ( → P.381)
Intercooler coolant reservoir ( → P.381)
Engine oil level dipstick ( → P.379)
Brake fluid reservoir ( → P.383)
Washer fluid tank ( → P.383)
Radiator ( → P.382)
Intercooler radiator ( → P.382)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( → P.382)
Intercooler sub radiator ( → P.382)For AWD models:
The engine oil level dipstick is locate d on the opposite side of the engine.Engine compartment
Components
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L 

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 

406 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 3 Remove the fuse with the pullout 
tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed 
using the pullout tool.
4 Check if the fuse is blown.Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of 
an appropriate amperage rating. The 
amperage rating can be found on the fuse 
box lid.
Type C and D:
Contact your Lexus dealer. 
Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse 
Type B
Normal fuse
Blown fuse 
Type C
Normal fuse
Blown fuse A
B
A
B
A
B 

4076-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 6
Maintenance and care 
Type D
Normal fuse
Blown fuse ■
After a fuse is replaced●
When installing the lid,  make sure that the 
tab is installed securely.●
If the lights do not turn on even after the 
fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need 
replacement.●
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the 
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.■
If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting 
the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING■
To prevent system breakdowns and 
vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to 
the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●
Never use a fuse of a higher amperage 
rating than that indicated, or use any 
other object in place of a fuse.
●
Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or 
equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even 
as a temporary fix.
●
Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes. A
B NOTICE■
Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload 
determined and repaired by your Lexus 
dealer as soon as possible. 

4397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 7
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 

5011-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 501Alphabetical Index
Fuel
Capacity ......................................................... 449
Fuel gauge ...............................................69, 72
Fuel pump shut off system ...................... 417
Information .................................................... 457
Refueling ......................................................... 185
Type.................................................................. 449
Warning light ................................................. 421
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy .............................. 78
Current fuel consumption........................ 78
Fuel filler door
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
......................................................................... 435
Refueling ......................................................... 185
Fuel gauge ................................................. 69, 72
Fuel pump shut off system.......................... 417
Fuses ................................................................. 405
G
Garage door opener ................................. 349
Gauges ....................................................... 69, 72
Gear Position................................................... 80
G-force............................................................... 80
Glove box ....................................................... 335
Glove box light ............................................. 336
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid .................. 103
Head restraints ...............................................132
Headlights
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)
........................................................................... 177
Automatic High Beam system..............178
Light switch ..................................................... 175
Replacing light bulbs............................... 408
Head-up display.............................................. 83
Driving information display area........... 83
Driving support system display area .. 86
Eco Driving Indicator ................................. 87
HUD (Head-up display) switch............85 Navigation system-linked display ........83
Pop-up display ...............................................86
Settings...............................................................85
Heated steering wheel .............................. 326
Heaters
Front air conditioning system ............... 313
Heated steering wheel ............................326
Outside rear view mirrors.......................314
Rear air conditioning system ............... 323
Seat heaters ..................................................326
Height control
Electronically modulated air suspension
.......................................................................... 292
Hill-start assist control ............................... 294
Hood
Open................................................................375
Pop Up Hood.................................................38
Hooks
Coat hooks ...................................................343
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 22
Horn ....................................................................135
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 85
I
I/M test ............................................................ 372
Identification
Engine..............................................................449
Vehicle ........................................................... 448
Ignition switch (engine switch)................ 160
Auto power off function............................162
Changing the engine  switch modes ..162
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 
emergency .................................................. 410
Indicators ........................................................... 66
Initialization
Items to initialize .........................................482
Maintenance......................................368, 381
Power windows ........................................... 139
Tire pressure warning system .............392
Inside door handle lights........................... 330
Inside rear view mirror ................................136
Instrument panel light  control ............. 71, 75