2018 LEXUS LS500 tow bar

48 1-2. Child safety
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) lowest position (if equipped).
 Adjust the pelvic support to the low-
est position.
 Adjust the seatback side bolster to
the widest position (if equipped).
 Adjust the seat cushion side bolster
to the lowest position (if equipped).
 Adjust the hip support to the lowest
position (if equipped).
 If the head restraint interferes with
the child restraint system installa-
tion and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head restraint.
Otherwise, put the head restraint in
the upper most position.
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When installing a child restraint
system to a power rear seat (if
equipped)
When using a child restraint system in
an outer rear seat, adjust the seat as
follows and install the child restraint
system.
 Adjust the seat cushion to the fully
rearward position.
 Adjust the upper seatback to the
rearmost position.
 Adjust the front of the seat cushion
to the lowest position.  Adjust the head restraint to the low-
est and rearmost position.
 Adjust the shoulder bolster to the
lowest position.
 Adjust the lumbar support to the
lowest position.
 Adjust the pelvic support to the low-
est position.
 Disable the automatic rear seat
operation. ( → P.308)
 For the rear seat with an ottoman (if
equipped): Adjust the seatback to
the most upright position and otto-
man (footrest) to the stowed posi-
tion.
WARNING
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When using a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
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Never install a rear-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator light is illuminated. In the event of
an accident, the force of the rapid infla-
tion of the front passenger airbag can
cause death or serious injury to the
child if the rear-fac ing child restraint
system is installed on the front passen-
ger seat.

1253-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving weight is not detected on the rear seat,
Business Mode cannot be selected.
Once weight is detect ed on the seat, the
seat will be judged as occupied until the
rear door is opened then closed or the
engine switch is turned off. ■
The rear seat with an ottoman cannot be
moved to Entertainment Mode/Relax-
ation Mode when (if equipped)
In the following situations, Entertainment
Mode or Relaxation Mode cannot be
selected: ●
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY
mode or off.●
The rear seat belt is not fastened and
weight is not detected on the rear seat.
Once weight is detect ed on the seat, the
seat will be judged as occupied until the
rear door is opened then closed or the
engine switch is turned off. ●
The weight of an occupant or heavy
object, etc. is detected on the front pas-
senger’s seat.
Once weight is detect ed on the seat, the
seat will be judged as occupied until the
front passenger’s door is opened then
closed or the engine switch is turned off. ●
The front passenger’s seat belt is fas-
tened.●
The front passenger’s door is open.■
When the front passenger’s seat is
folded forward
→ P.120
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Automatic angle adjustment of the rear
displays (if equipped)
When a seat is adjusted, the angle of the
rear display will be adjusted automatically
to maintain an optima l viewing angle for the
rear display from the rear seat.
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Operation after the engine switch is
turned off
After a certain time el apses after the engine
switch is turned off, the following parts of
the rear seats will move to their neutral
positions. ●
Shoulder bolster ●
Lumbar/pelvic support ■
Seat return function linked to the door
opening operation
The rear seat will return to the upright posi-
tion automatically when the rear door is
opened for easier entry and exit of the vehi-
cle.
For the rear seat with an ottoman (if
equipped): When the rear door on the side
with the rear seat with an ottoman is
opened, the seatback of the rear seat with
an ottoman will move to a more upright
position. The seatback will move to the
upright position after the door is closed and
the system determines that the rear passen-
ger has exited.
However, if the armres t is stowed, the rear
seat will not move. ■
Shift-linked rear seat reclining function
When the shift position is shifted from P, to
enhance rear visibility for the driver, the rear
seats will recl ine slightly.
However, the shift-linke d rear seat reclining
function will not operate in the following sit-
uations: ●
The weight of an occupant or heavy
object, etc. is detected on a rear seat.
Once weight is detected on the seat, the
seat will be judged as occupied until the
rear door is opened then closed or the
engine switch is turned off.
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A rear seat belt is fastened. ●
A rear door is open. ●
The armrest is stowed.
When a front seat is close to a rear seat, the
rear seats may not operate or the range of
movement may be restricted.
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Pre-collision seatback s for the passen-
ger seats
→ P.201, 211
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Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.468)

280 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) • The static object is no longer 6 to 13 ft. (2
to 4 m) away from the vehicle or in the
traveling direction of the vehicle.●
Brake control
• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.
• Approximately 2 seconds have elapsed
since the vehicle was stopped by brake
control.
• The brake pedal is depressed after the
vehicle is stopped by brake control.
• The static object is no longer 6 to 13 ft. (2
to 4 m) away from the vehicle or in the
traveling direction of the vehicle.■
Detection range of the Parking Support
Brake function (static objects)
The detection range of the Parking Support
Brake function (static objects) differs from
the detection range of the intuitive parking
assist. ( → P.261) Therefore, even if the intui-
tive parking assist de tects an object and
provides a warning, the Parking Support
Brake function (static objects) may not start
operating. ■
Objects that the Parking Support Brake
function (static obje cts) may not detect
The sensors may not be able to detect cer-
tain objects, such as the following: ●
Pedestrian●
Cotton cloth, snow, and other materials
that are poor reflectors of ultrasonic
waves●
Objects which are not perpendicular to
the ground, are not perpendicular to the
traveling direction of the vehicle, are
uneven or are waving●
Low objects●
Thin objects such as wires, fences, ropes
and signposts
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Objects that are extremely close to the
bumper
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Intuitive parking assist buzzer
Regardless of whether the intuitive parking
assist system is enabled or not ( → P.258), if
the Parking Support Brake function (static
objects) is enabled ( → P.272), the front or
rear sensors detect an object and brake
control is performed, the intuitive parking
assist buzzer will sound to notify the driver of the approximate distance to the object. ■
Situations in which the Parking Support
Brake function (static objects) may
operate even if there is no possibility of a
collision
In some situations, such as the following, the
Parking Support Brake function (static
objects) may operate even though there is
no possibility of a collision. ●
Vehicle surroundings
• When driving on a narrow road
• When driving on a gravel road or in an
area with tall grass
• When driving toward a banner, flag,
low-hanging branch or boom barrier
(such as those used at railroad crossings,
toll gates and parking lots)
• When driving on a narrow path sur-
rounded by a structure, such as in a tun-
nel or on an iron bridge
• When parallel parking
• When there is a rut or hole in the surface
of the road
• When driving on a metal cover (grating),
such as those used for drainage ditches
• When driving on a steep slope
• If a sensor is hit by a large amount of
water, such as when driving on a flooded
road

4157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises wheels, drive train, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.
To have your vehicle towed by another
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.
1 Take out the phillips-head screw-
driver and towing eyelet.
Phillips-head screwdriver
Towing eyelet
2 Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehicle
body as shown in the illustration. 3 Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a phillips-head
screwdriver or hard metal bar.
5 Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet. Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6 Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine. If the engine does not start, turn the engine
switch to IGNITION ON mode.
7 Shift the shift position to N and
release the parking brake. ■
While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist
for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.Emergency towing procedure
A
B