2018 LEXUS LS500 window

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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Pictorial index Search by illustration
For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicators Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior features Usage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

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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) WARNING■
General precautions while driving
Driving under the infl uence: Never drive
your vehicle when un der the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your
ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time,
impair judgment and reduce coordina-
tion, which could lead to an accident that
could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defen-
sively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and
be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full
attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting con-
trols, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with
resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others. ■
General precaution regarding chil-
dren’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle, and never allow children to have
or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure
themselves by playing with the windows,
the moon roof, or other features of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children.

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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
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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) WARNING●
Do not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, side and rear pil-
lars.
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Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seats towa rd the door or
put their head or hands outside the
vehicle.
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Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board, steering wheel pad and lower
portion of the in strument panel.
These items can become projectiles
when the SRS driver, front passenger
and knee airbags deploy. ●
Do not attach anything to areas such
as a door, windshie ld, side windows,
front or rear pillar, roof side rail and
assist grip.
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Do not hang coat hangers or hard
objects on the coat hooks. All of these
items could become projectiles and
may cause death or serious injury,
should the SRS curtain shield airbags
deploy. ●
If a vinyl cover is put on the area where
the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be
sure to remove it. ●
Do not use seat accessories which
cover the parts where the SRS side air-
bags inflate as they may interfere with
inflation of the SRS airbags. Such
accessories may prevent the side air-
bags from activating correctly, disable
the system or cause the side airbags to
inflate accidentally, resulting in death
or serious injury.
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Do not strike or apply significant levels
of force to the area of the SRS airbag
components or the front doors. Doing
so can cause the SRS airbags to mal-
function.
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Do not touch any of the component
parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they
may be hot.
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If breathing becomes difficult after the
SRS airbags have deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or
leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so.
Wash off any residue as soon as possi-
ble to prevent skin irritation.

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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Exhaust gas precautions Harmful substance to the human
body is included in exhaust gases if
inhaled. WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases
enter the vehicle and may lead to an
accident caused by light-headedness, or
may lead to death or a serious health
hazard. ■
Important points while driving●
Keep the trunk lid closed.●
If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-
cle even when the trunk lid is closed,
open the windows and have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.■
When parking●
If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated
area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
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Do not leave the vehicle with the
engine on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided,
park the vehicle in an open space and
ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter
the vehicle interior.
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Do not leave the engine running in an
area with snow build-up, or where it is
snowing. If snowbanks build up around
the vehicle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and enter
the vehicle. ■
Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked
periodically. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint
or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to
have the vehicle inspected and repaired
by your Lexus dealer.