2018 LEXUS LS500 hood release

15Pictorial index
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Applying/releasing the parking brake............ .......................................................... P.170
Precautions for winter season .. .................................................................................. P.300
Warning buzzer/messages.......................................................................................... P.428
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.169
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.175
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime runn ing lights ............................P.175
AHB (Automatic High Beam)...................................................................................... P.178
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............................................................... P.180
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.180
Adding washer fluid .........................................................................................................P.3 83
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.428
Emergency flasher switch ....................................................................................P.410
Hood lock release lever ....................................................................................... P.375
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch...... ............ .............. .................... ..P.135
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.135
Driving position memory ................................................................................................. P.127
Air conditioning system ........................................................................................P.313
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.313
Rear window defogger.................................................................................................... P.313
Audio system *
Brake hold switch .................................................................................................... P.173
Trunk opener main switch .................................................................................... P.106 *
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”. F
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391-1. For safe use
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 1
For safety and security WARNING■
When the Pop Up Hood is operated●
Do not pull the hood lock release lever.
Doing so after the Pop Up Hood has
operated will further raise the hood
and may cause an injury. Do not drive
with the hood raised, as doing so may
block the driver’s vision, possibly caus-
ing an accident.●
Do not forcibly push down the hood.
As the popped up hood cannot be
lowered by hand, doing so may deform
the hood or cause an injury.●
If the Pop Up Hood has operated, have
it replaced by your Lexus dealer. If the
Pop Up Hood has operated, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact
your Lexus dealer.●
Do not touch the lifters immediately
after the Pop Up Hood has operated,
as the lifters may be hot and burn you.
NOTICE■
Pop Up Hood precautions●
Make sure to close the hood before
driving, as the system may not operate
properly if the hood is not fully closed.
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Make sure that all 4 tires are of the
specified size and inflated to the speci-
fied tire pressure. If tires of a different
size are used, the system may not
operate properly.
●
If something has hit the area around
the front bumper, the sensors may be
damaged even if the Pop Up Hood has
not operated. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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Do not remove or repair the parts or
wiring of the Pop Up Hood, as doing
so may cause accidental operation or
prevent the system from operating
properly. If repair or replacement is
necessary, contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not remove such components as
the front bumper, hood or suspension,
or replace them with non-genuine
parts, as doing so may prevent the sys-
tem from operating properly. ●
Do not install anything to the front
bumper or hood, as doing so may pre-
vent the sensors fr om detecting an
impact correctly and prevent the sys-
tem from operating properly. ●
Do not close the hood with force or
apply load to the lifters, as doing so
may damage the lifters and prevent the
system from operating properly. ●
Do not modify the suspension, as
changes made to the vehicle height
may prevent the system from operat-
ing properly.

3756-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 6
Maintenance and care 1 Pull the hood lock release lever.The hood will pop up slightly.
2 Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood. ■
Front 
2WD modelsHood
Opening the hood
WARNING
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Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and
locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may
open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in
death or serious injury. Positioning a floor jack When using a floor jack, follow the
instructions in the manual provided
with the jack and perform the oper-
ation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a
floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may
damage your vehicle or cause
injury.
Location of the jack point

420 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) ■
Pop Up Hood warning light (warning buzzer)
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ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
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Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light *

(warning buzzer)
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: This light illuminates on the multi-information display. Warning light Details/Actions
Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated
→ The Pop Up Hood system cannot be reused once it has operated.
Have it replaced by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Pop Up Hood system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light Details/Actions(U.S.A.)
or (Canada) Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light Details/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
 Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
 Drive-Start Control is operating;
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
 Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) is operating
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
→ Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

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
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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
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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

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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever ( → P.375)
Trunk opener ( → P.102)
Fuel filler door opener ( → P.186)
Fuel filler door ( → P.186)
Hood lock release lever ( → P.375)
Tire inflation pressure ( → P.454)Fuel tank capacity (Ref-
erence) 21.7 gal. (82.0 L, 18.0 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P.449
P.457
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure P.454
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill ⎯ ref-
erence) P.450
Engine oil type P.450A
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