2018 LEXUS LS500H fuel type

4718-1. Specifications
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 8
Vehicle specifications oline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system
may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the
instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service. ■
If your engine knocks●
Consult your Lexus dealer.●
You may occasionally notice light knock-
ing for a short time while accelerating or
driving uphill. This is normal and there is
no need for concern.
NOTICE■
Notice on fuel quality●
Do not use improper fuels. If improper
fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.●
Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to
your vehicle’s three-way catalytic con-
verters causing the emission control
system to malfunction.●
Do not use gasohol other than the type
previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system
damage or vehicle performance prob-
lems.
●
Using unleaded gasoline with an
octane number or rating lower than
the level previously stated may cause
persistent he avy knocking.
At worst, this may lead to engine dam-
age and will void the vehicle warranty.
■
When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
■
Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after
using a different type of fuel (poor hot
starting, vaporization, engine knocking,
etc.), discontinue the use of that type of
fuel.

476 8-1. Specifications
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1 *
that fol-
lows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1 *
below
Production options weight The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special
trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assem-
bly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter (Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim
by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s de signated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on the tire The load on an individual ti re that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by twoTire related term Meaning

512 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) C
Card key .......................................................... 104
Care
Aluminum wheels ...................................... 370
Exterior ........................................................... 370
Interior ............................................................. 373
Seat belts........................................................ 373
Cargo capacity...............................................166
Cargo net ....................................................... 348
Center Display ...............................................316
Chains ............................................................... 310
Child restraint system
Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 49
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 40
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation
method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety
12-volt battery precautions ........ 394, 451
Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions................................................ 337
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................154
Power window lock switch.....................153
Power window precautions ...................152
Rear door child-protectors ....................... 111
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions ................................................................. 414
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Trunk precautions .........................................112
Child-protectors...............................................111
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ...................................... 370 Exterior............................................................370
Interior ............................................................. 373
Radar sensor ........................ 199, 200, 206
Seat belts ........................................................ 373
Clock ................................................. 77, 81, 353
Clock light ...................................................... 340
Coat hooks..................................................... 352
Coin holder .................................................... 345
Condenser .......................................................391
Console box .................................................. 346
Cooling system............................................. 390
Engine overheating...................................453
Hybrid system overheating ..................454
Cornering lights .............................................187
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..........................247, 250
Cup holders ................................................... 345
Current fuel consumption .......................... 88
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features ............................... 481
D
Daytime running light system .................. 185
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors..................... 324
Rear window ................................................ 324
Windshield .................................................... 324
Differential
Front differential oi l............. ...................... 465
Rear differential oil......... .......... ........... ...... 465
Dimension ...................................................... 460
Dinghy towing................................................. 167
Display
Center Display ............................................. 316
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..................................... 250
Energy monitor .............................................. 96
Head-up display............................................ 92
Intuitive parking assist ..............................266
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................. 243
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ................... 234

514 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) emergency ................................................ 420
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 422
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 453
Energy monitor ....................................... 96, 97
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ...............................170
Compartment ............................................. 387
Engine compartment cover ................ 388
Engine switch................................................ 168
Hood............................................................... 385
How to start the hybrid system ........... 168
Identification number .................................461
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 443
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 420
Ignition switch (power switch) ............. 168
Overheating................................................. 453
Power switch ................................................ 168
Tachometer .............................................. 77, 81
Engine compartment cover ....................388
Engine coolant
Capacity ......................................................... 463
Checking .......................................................390
Preparing and checking before winter
.........................................................................309
Engine coolant temperature gauge .77, 81
Engine oil
Capacity ......................................................... 462
Checking ...................................................... 388
Preparing and checking before winter
.........................................................................309
Warning light ............................................... 428
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 390
Engine switch (power switch) ................. 168
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 420
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 303
Warning light ...............................................430
EV drive mode................................................ 172
EV indicator ...................................................... 59
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7 F
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ..........227
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 349
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system ............. 397
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid
Brake ............................................................... 465
Hybrid transmission..................................464
Washer ............................................................ 391
Footwell light ................................................. 340
Front air conditioning system ................. 323
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ..........227
Front passenger occupant classification
system .............................................................. 40
Front seats
Adjustment ..................................................... 128
Cleaning ......................................................... 373
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 139
Head restraints..............................................144
Memory recall function.............................142
Power easy access system .................... 139
Refresh system ............................................. 133
Seat heaters ..................................................336
Seat position memory .............................. 139
Seat ventilators ............................................336
Front side marker light
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180
Fuel
Capacity .......................................................... 461
Fuel gauge ................................................. 77, 81
Information ....................................................470
Refueling.......................................................... 194
Type ................................................................... 461
Warning light .............................................. 430

5191-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 519Alphabetical Index
Preparing and checking before winter
.........................................................................309
Power easy access system ........................139
Power outlets ................................................ 353
Power rear seat ..............................................135
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system).......................................................... 303
Warning light ...............................................430
Power switch .................................................. 168
Auto power off function .............................171
Changing the power switch modes ..170
Power switch (engine switch)
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 420
Power trunk opener and closer ............... 114
Power windows
Door lock linked window operation..152
Jam protection function............................. 151
Operation......................................................... 151
Window lock switch ..................................153
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Function ..............................................209, 220
PCS OFF switch ...............................212, 222
Warning light ............................................... 433
Warning message........................... 219, 226
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range).. 247, 250
Radiator .............................................................391
RCD (Rear camera detection) .............. 265
Warning message..................................... 278
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
Function ...........................................................277
RCTA
Function .......................................................... 273
Warning message..................................... 274
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 265
RCTA function ..............................................274
Rear air conditioning system .................. 333
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ......... 273
Rear door sunshades ..... ............................ 355 Rear Multi Operation Pa nel .................... 318
Rear seat position memory .......................143
Rear seats .........................................................135
Adjustment ..................................................... 135
Head restraints..............................................144
Rear seat position memory.....................143
Relaxation system ....................................... 138
Seat heaters ..................................................336
Seat ventilators ............................................336
Rear side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Rear sunshades ............................................ 356
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 148
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 149
Rear window defogger ............................. 324
Refueling
Capacity .......................................................... 461
Fuel types ........................................................ 461
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................445
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 194
Regenerative braking ................................... 59
Remote Touch ................................................314
Replacing
Electronic key battery ................................413
Fuses...................................................................414
Light bulbs .......................................................417
Tires ................................................................. 405
Resetting the message indicating mainte-
nance is required ...................................... 378
Rev indicator .................................................... 83
Rev peak............................................................. 83
Road Sign Assist ...........................................247
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .............................247
Run-flat tires........................................ 397, 442

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever ( → P.385)
Trunk opener ( → P.114)
Fuel filler door opener ( → P.195)
Fuel filler door ( → P.195)
Hood lock release lever ( → P.385)
Tire inflation pressure ( → P.466)Fuel tank capacity (Ref-
erence) 22.2 gal. (84.0 L, 18.5 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P.461
P.470
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure P.466
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill ⎯ ref-
erence) P.462
Engine oil type P.462A
B
C
D
E
F