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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ...................................... 6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ........................................ 29
Pop Up Hood ................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system ................................. 40
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 44
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children........................ 45
Child restraint systems ................. 45
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ......... 58
Alarm.................................................... 60
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .... 64
Gauges and meters (except F
SPORT models) ........................... 69
Gauges and meters (F SPORT
models) .............................................. 72
Multi-information display............. 76
Head-up display .............................. 83
Fuel consumption information ... 87 3-1. Key information
Keys ....................................................... 92
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors .................................................... 96
Trunk .................................................. 100
Smart access system with push-but-
ton start .......................................... 107
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.......................................... 116
Power rear seat .............................. 123
Driving position memory ............ 127
Rear seat position memory......... 131
Head restraints ............................... 132
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 135
Inside rear view mirror ............... 136
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 137
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ............................. 139
Moon roof ......................................... 142
Panoramic moon roof .................. 144
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle........................ 150
Cargo and luggage...................... 156
Vehicle load limits......................... 158
Trailer towing.................................. 159
Dinghy towing ................................ 1591
For safety and security
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Vehicle status information and
indicators 3
Before driving
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Driving
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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Please note that this manual applies to
all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanat ions for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this man-
ual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Lexus policy
of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehi-
cle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and
equipment.
Approximately five hours after the
engine is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle
for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and,
it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare
parts and accessories for Lexus vehi-
cles are currently available in the mar-
ket. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not
responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any dam- age they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Lexus
vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified
with non-genuine Lexus products.
Modification with non-genuine Lexus
products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even vio-
late governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modifica-
tion may not be covered under war-
ranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way
radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
Lexus Safety System+A
Lexus Safety System+
Anti-lock brake system
Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
agement
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus
dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installa-
tion of a mobile two-way radio system.
Your Lexus is equipped with several For your information Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turn-
ing off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modifi-
cation of your Lexus Installation of a mobile two-way radio
system
Vehicle data recordings
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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U)Pictorial index ■ Exterior
Doors .......................................................................................................................... .. P.96
Locking/unlocking .............................................................................................................. P.96
Opening/closing the side windows ........................................................................... P.139
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................ P.436
Warning lights/warning messages .................................................................P.418, 428
Trunk .......................................................................................................................... .P.100
Opening from inside the cabin .................................................................................... P.102
Opening from outside ..................................................................................................... P.103
Opening by using the mechanical key .................................................................... P.436
Warning lights/warning messages .................................................................P.418, 428
Outside rear view mirrors.................................................................................... P.137
Adjusting the mirror angle ..............................................................................................P.137
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ P.138
Driving position memory ................................................................................................. P.127
Defogging the mirrors ..................................................................................................... P.313
Windshield wipers ................................................................................................. P.180 A
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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 *
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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Position memory buttons...................................................................................... P.127
Mode change button .............................................................................................. P.118
Window lock switch ................................................................................................ P.141
Outside rear view mirror switches .................................................................... P.137
Door lock switches .................................................................................................. P.98
Power window switches ........................................................................................ P.139
Rear door sunshade switches *
...........................................................................P.346*
:If equipped
Meter control switches ........................................................................................... P.77
Paddle shift switches .............................................................................................. P.167 A
B
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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) ■ Interior
SRS airbags.................................................................................................................P.2 9
Floor mats ....................................................................................................................P .22
Front seats .................................................................................................................. P. 116
Head restraints ........................................................................................................P.132
Seat belts ..................................................................................................................... P.24
Inside lock buttons ................................................................................................... P.98
Console box.............................................................................................................P.337
Cup holders .............................................................................................................P.336
Assist grips .............................................................................................................. P.343
Coat hooks .............................................................................................................. P.343
Rear Multi Operation Panel *1
.......................................................................... P.308
Rear seat entertainment system *1, 2
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231-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and
so that you do not have to lean for-
ward to steer. ( → P.116)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. ( → P.116)
Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears.
( → P.132)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
( → P.24) Make sure that all occupants are wear-
ing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle. ( → P.24)
Use a child restraint system appropri-
ate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belt. ( → P.45)
Make sure that you can see backward
clearly by adjusting the inside and out-
side rear view mirrors properly.
( → P.136, 137)For safe driving For safe driving, adjust the seat and
mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.
Correct driving posture
WARNING
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For safe driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. A
B
C
D ●
Do not adjust the position of the
driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. ●
Do not place a cushion between the
driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct pos-
ture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and
head restraint. ●
Do not place anything under the front
seats.
Objects placed under the front seats
may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in
place. This may lead to an accident
and the adjustment mechanism may
also be damaged. ●
Always observe the legal speed limit
when driving on public roads. ●
When driving over long distances, take
regular breaks before you start to feel
tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while
driving, do not force yourself to con-
tinue driving and take a break immedi-
ately.
Correct use of the seat belts
Adjusting the mirrors
251-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Extend the shoulder belt so that it
comes fully over the shoulder, but
does not come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoulder.
Position the lap belt as low as possi-
ble over the hips.
Adjust the position of the seatback.
Sit up straight and well back in the
seat.
Do not twist the seat belt. ■
Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were princi-
pally designed for persons of adult size. ●
Use a child restraint system appropriate
for the child, until the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehicle’s
seat belt. ( → P.45)●
When the child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, fol-
low the instructions regarding seat belt
usage. ( → P.24)■
Seat belt extender
If your seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because they are not long enough,
a personalized seat be lt extender is avail-
able from your Lexus dealer free of charge.WARNING●
Ensure that the belt and plate are
locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt do es not function cor-
rectly, immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.●
Replace the seat a ssembly, including
the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if
there is no obvious damage.●
Do not attempt to install, remove,
modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have an y necessary repairs
carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inap-
propriate handling may lead to incor-
rect operation.
Correct use of the seat belts WARNING■
Using a seat belt extender
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of in jury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●
Do not wear the seat belt extender if
you can fasten the seat belt without the
extender.
●
Do not use the seat belt extender
when installing a child restraint system
because the belt will not securely hold
the child restraint system, increasing
the risk of death or serious injury in the
event of an accident.
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The personalized extender may not be
safe on another vehi cle, when used by
another person, or at a different seat-
ing position other than the one origi-
nally intended.