368 6-2. Maintenance
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 6-2.Maintenance
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Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts
be used for repairs to ensure performance
of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used
in replacement or if a repair shop other than
a Lexus dealer perfor ms repairs, confirm
the warranty coverage. ■
Allow inspection and repairs to be per-
formed by a Lexus dealer●
Lexus technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well
informed about the operation of all sys-
tems on your vehicle.●
Keep a copy of the repa ir order. It proves
that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warra nty coverage. If any
problem should arise while your vehicle is
under warranty, your Lexus dealer will
promptly take care of it. General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule. For details about ma intenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
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Resetting the message indicating main-
tenance is required
After the required maintenance is per-
formed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedure
described below:
1 Press or of the meter control
switch to select .
2 Press or to select “Vehicle Set-
tings” and then press .Maintenance requirements To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to perform
regular checks. Lexus recommends
the maintenance below.
WARNING
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If your vehicle is not properly main-
tained
Improper maintenanc e could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and possi-
ble death or serious injury.
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Handling of the battery
●
Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area. ●
Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-
cles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth
defects or other re productive harm.
Avoid exposure and wash any affected
area immediately. ●
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contai n lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause
brain damage. Wash your hands after
handling. ( → P.384)
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance
3696-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care 3 Press or to select “Scheduled
Maintenance” and then press .
4 Press or to select “Yes” and
then press .
A message will be displayed on the
multi-information disp lay when the reset
procedure has been completed.
You can perform some maintenance
procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage. The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warra nty coverage, refer
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.Do-it-yourself maintenance General maintenance Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in
the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to
the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice. WARNING■
If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there
is adequate ventilati on before perform-
ing maintenance checks.
Engine compartment Items Check points
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
( → P.383)
Engine/inter-
cooler coolant Is the engine/inter-
cooler coolant at the
correct level?
( → P.381)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
( → P.379)
Exhaust system There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.
3816-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals. ●
When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine●
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
viscosity is used●
When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently●
When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic■
After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintena nce data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 Press or of the meter control
switch to select .
2 Press or to select “Vehicle Set-
tings” and then press .
3 Press or to select “Oil Mainte-
nance” and then press .
4 Press or to select “Yes” and
then press .
A message will be displayed on the
multi-information disp lay when the reset
procedure has been completed.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “F” and “L” lines on the
reservoir when the engine is cold. ■
Engine coolant reservoir
Reservoir capWARNING
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Used engine oil●
Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water. ●
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station
or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal. ●
Do not leave used engine oil within the
reach of children.
NOTICE■
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis. ■
When replacing the engine oil ●
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the
vehicle components. ●
Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
be damaged. ●
Check the oil level on the dipstick
every time you re fill the vehicle.●
Be sure the engine o il filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant
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4317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises ●
RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)●
AHB (Automatic High Beam)■
If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played
Indicates that all maintenance according to
the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule *
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the message has been
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( → P.368)*
: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.■
If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule *
.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( → P.368)*
: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
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If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil an d change it if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( → P.381)
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If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus deal er. After changing the engine oil, make sure to reset the message.
( → P.381) ■
If “Shift System Malfunction Driving
Unavailable” is displayed
There is a malfunction in the shift control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately. ■
If a message that indicates the need for
the shift lever operation is displayed
To prevent the shift le ver from being oper-
ated incorrectly or the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly, a message that requires shift-
ing the shift position may be displayed on
the multi-information display. In that case,
follow the instruction of the message and
shift the shift position. ■
If a message that indicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately. ■
If a message that indicates the need for
referring to Owner’ s Manual is dis-
played ●
If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display,
follow the instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( → P.443)
•“Battery Low” ( → P.438)
• “Transmission Fluid Temp High” ( → P.164)●
If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malf unction. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-
tion”
• “Shift System Malfunction”
• “P Switch Malfunction”
• “Shift System Unavailable”
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If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malfun ction. Immediately
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
5071-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 507Alphabetical Index
Switches
Activating the Automatic High Beam178
Automatic High Beam system..............178
Brake Hold switch ...................................... 173
Door lock switches ...................................... 98
Driving mode select switch ..................289
Driving position memory switches ..... 127
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range switch ....................... 242
Electronic roof sunshade switches ..... 144
Emergency flashers switch .................... 410
Engine switch................................................ 160
Garage door opener switches .......... 349
Heated steering wheel switch............. 326
HUD (Head-up display) switch............85
Ignition switch............................................... 160
Instrument panel light control switches71,
75
Intuitive parking assist switch...............258
Light switches ................................................ 175
LKA (Lane-Keeping A ssist) switch.. 233
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) switch .... 225
Meter control switches ............................... 77
Moon roof switches ................................... 142
“ODO TRIP” switch ........................... 70, 75
Outside rear view mi rror switches ..... 137
Paddle shift switches ....................... 167, 168
Panoramic moon roof switches ........... 144
Parking brake switch .................................170
PCS OFF switch ..............................203, 213
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch
..........................................................................272
Power door lock switch ............................ 98
Power window switches ..........................139
RCD (Rear camera detection) switch
.........................................................................268
RCTA switch................................................ 264
Rear door sunshade switch.................. 346
Rear seat heater ......................................... 324
Rear seat position memory switches.. 131
Rear seat ventilator ................................... 324
Rear sunshades switch ........................... 347 Rear window and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch ............................. 313
Seat heater switches.................................326
Seat ventilator switches ..........................326
Snow mode switch......................................167
“SOS” button............................................... 355
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
........................................................................... 135
Tire pressure warning reset switch...392
Trunk closer switch .................................... 104
Trunk opener main switch...................... 106
Trunk opener switch ................................. 102
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch... 242
VSC OFF switch .......................................295
Window lock switch.................................... 141
Windshield wiper and washer switch180
Windshield wiper de-icer switch.........317
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Tachometer............................................... 69, 72
Rev indicator ................................................... 74
Rev peak............................................................ 74
Tail lights
Light switch .....................................................175
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Theft deterrent system
Alarm...................................................................60
Engine immobilizer system......................58
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ......................................454
Tire inflation pressure display function
......................................................................... 388
Warning light ............................................... 422
Tire information ............................................ 459
Glossary ......................................................... 462
Size ................................................................... 460
Tire identification number..................... 460
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............. 461
Tire pressure display ... ...............................388
Tire pressure warning system
Function ......................................................... 388
Initializing........................................................392