2018 LEXUS LS500H Owners Manual

1453-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving 2 Using the Remote Touch pad,
select “Driver Seat Adjustment” or
“Passenger Seat Adjustment”.
3 Select then the desired adjust-
ment button , , , or to
adjust the head restraint.
Up
Backward
Down
ForwardThe head restraint mo ves while the adjust-
ment button is selected. 
Rear seats
1 Display the home screen on the
Rear Multi Operation Panel
( → P.318) and then touch “Seat”.
2 Touch “Left” or “Right”.
3 Touch then the desired adjust-
ment button , , , or to
adjust the head restraint. Up
Backward
Down
Forward The head restraint mo ves while the adjust-
ment button is touched.
1 Up Pull the head restraints up.
2 Down Push the head restra int down while press-
ing the lock release button .
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Front seat head restraints (power head
restraints)
Depending on the positi on of the front seat,
the front head restraint may not be able to
be adjusted upward if it is close to the ceil-
ing.
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Adjusting the heig ht of the head
restraints
Make sure that the head restraints are A
B C D E
B
C
D
E
A
B C D EAdjusting a head restraint verti-
cally (manual head restraints) B
C
D
E
A

146 3-3. Adjusting the seats
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears. ■
Adjusting the rear seat head restraints
(manual head restraints)
Always raise the head restraint one level
from the stowed position when using.
Push the sides of the head restraint.
Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button .
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Removing the head restraints (power
head restraints)
For removal and insta llation of the head
restraint, contact your Lexus dealer. Align the head restraint with the instal-
lation holes and push it down to the
lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Adjusting the side supports (if
equipped)
Removing the head restraints
(manual head restraints) AInstalling the head restraints
(manual head restraints) A

1473-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Before driving 3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions:
1 Up
2 Down
3 Toward the driver
4 Away from the driver ■
The steering wheel can be adjusted
when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode *
.*
: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the
steering wheel can be adjusted regard-
less of power switch mode.
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Automatic adjustment of the steering
position
A desired steering position can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory system.
( → P.139)
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Power easy access system
The steering wheel and driver’s seat move
in accordance with power switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. ( → P.139)
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Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.481) Press on or close to the mark.Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure WARNING■
Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mis-
handle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
Sounding the horn

148 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the power switch is turned to ON
mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)
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To prevent sensor error
To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them.Inside rear view mirror The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror
WARNING■
Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror
while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the
vehicle and cause an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury.
Anti-glare function A
A

1493-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Before driving
1 To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.The indicator comes on.
Left
RightPressing the same switch again will put the
switch in neutral. 2 To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left ■
Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode. ■
Defogging the mirrors
The outside rear view mirrors can be
cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on
the rear window defogger to turn on the
outside rear view mirror defoggers.
( → P.324) ■
Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror
is set to automatic mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with
the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflec ted light. ( → P.148)
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Automatic adjustment of the mirror
angle
A desired mirror face angle can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory. ( → P.139)
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Linked mirror function when reversing
When either “L” or “R” of the mirror select
switch is selected, the outside rear view mir-
rors will automatically angle downwards
when the vehicle is re versing in order to
give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, select neither “L” Outside rear view mirrors The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view. WARNING■
Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while
driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury. ●
Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.●
Do not drive with the mirrors folded.●
Both the driver and passenger side
mirrors must be extended and prop-
erly adjusted before driving.
Adjustment procedure
A
B A
B
C
D

150 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) nor “R”.
To set the mirror angle used when the vehi-
cle is reversing, adjust the mirror angle at a
desired position with the shift position in R.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and
the mirror will automatically tilt to the mem-
orized angle whenever the shift position is
shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of
the mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with the shift position in
other than R). Therefore, if the normal posi-
tion is changed after adjustment, the tilt
position will also change.
When the normal position is changed, read-
just the angle in reversing.
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Using the switch
Press the switch to fold the mirrors. Press it again to extend them to the original
position.
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Setting automatic mode
Automatic mode allows the folding or
extending of the mirrors to be linked to locking/unlocking of the doors.
Press the “AUTO” switch to set auto-
matic mode. The indicator will come on.
Pressing the switch on ce more will return
to manual mode.
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When disconnecting and reconnecting
12-volt battery terminals
The automatic folding/extending mirror
function will return to off as default. To turn
the function on, press the switch again to
select on. ■
Using automatic mode in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold
weather, the door mirror could freeze up
and automatic stowing and return may not
be possible. In this case, remove any ice and
snow from the door mirror, then either
operate the mirror using manual mode or
move the mirror by hand. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.481)WARNING■
When the mirror defoggers are oper-
ating
Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
Folding and extending the mir-
rors
WARNING
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When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror mal-
function, be careful not to get your hand
caught by the moving mirror. A

1513-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving 3-5.Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
The power windows can be opened
and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the win-
dows as follows:
1 Closing
2 One-touch closing *
3 Opening
4 One-touch opening **
: To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the op posite direction.
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The power windows can be operated
when
The power switch is in ON mode.
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When the driver’s power window switch
is used to open a rear power window
(vehicles with rear door sunshades)
If a rear door sunshade is extended or being
extended when the driver’s power window
switch is pushed, only the rear door sun-
shade will be retracted. To open the rear
power window from the driver’s seat, push
the driver’s power window switch again.
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Operating the power windows after
turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for
approximately 45 seconds even after the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is
opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the
window and the window frame while the
window is closing, window movement is
stopped and the window is opened slightly. ■
Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the
door and window while the window is open-
ing, window movement is stopped. ■
When the side window cannot be
opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch
protection function operates unusually and
the side window cannot be opened or
closed, perform the following operations
with the power window switch of that door.●
Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in
ON mode, within 4 seconds of the jam
protection function or catch protection
function activating, continuously operate
the power window switch in the
one-touch closing direction or one-touch
opening direction so that the side window
can be opened and closed. ●
If the side window cannot be opened and
closed even when performing the above
operations, perform the following proce-
dure for function initialization.
1 Turn the power switch to ON mode.
2 Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction and
completely close the side window.
3 Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume pulling the switch in
the one-touch closing direction, and
hold it there for approximately 6 sec-
onds or more.
4 Press and hold the power window
switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the side window is com-
pletely opened, continue holding the
switch for an additional 1 second or
more.
5 Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume pushing the switch in
the one-touch opening direction, and Power windows
Opening and closing the power
windows

152 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) hold it there for approximately 4 sec-
onds or more.
6 Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the side window is com-
pletely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is
moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully
closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Door lock linked window operation●
The power windows can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key. *

( → P.446)●
The power windows can be opened using
the wireless remote control. *
( → P.108)*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.■
Power windows open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the power switch is
turned off and the driver’s door is opened
with the power windows open. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.481)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
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Closing the windows
●
The driver is responsible for all the
power window operations, including
the operation for the passengers. In
order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child
operate the power windows. It is possi-
ble for children an d other passengers
to have body parts caught in the power
window. Also, when riding with a child,
it is recommended to use the window
lock switch. ( → P.153) ●
Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when a window is being operated.
●
When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the
power window after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of any
passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the window. Also do
not let a child operate window by the
wireless remote control or mechanical
key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the power
window. ●
When exiting the vehicle, turn the
power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There
may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to
an accident.
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Jam protection function ●
Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activa te the jam protec-
tion function.
●
The jam protection function may not
work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be
careful not to get any part of your body
jammed in the window.
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Catch protection function
●
Never use any part of your body or
clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.