2018 LEXUS LS500H start stop button

362 5-6. Using the other interior features
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 3 Press and hold the desired Home-
Link ®
button (inside the vehicle)
for 2 seconds and release it. Repeat
this sequence (press/hold/release)
up to 3 times to complete pro-
gramming.
If the garage door opener motor
operates when the HomeLink ®

button is pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink ®
signal.
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Enabling 2-way communication
with a garage door (only available
for compatible devices)
When enabled, 2-way communication
allows you to check the status of the
opening and closing of a garage door
through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available
if the garage door opener motor used
is a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)
1 Within 5 seconds after program-
ming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door
opener motor is trained to Home-
Link ®
, both garage door operation
indicators will flash rapidly (green)
and the light on the garage door opener motor will blink twice, indi-
cating that 2-way communication is
enabled. If the indicators do not flash, perform 2 and
3 within the first 10 presses of the Home-
Link ®
button after programming has been
completed.
2 Press a programmed HomeLink ®

button to operate a garage door.
3 Within 1 minute of pressing the
HomeLink ®
button, after the
garage door operation has
stopped, press the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door
opener, both garage door opera-
tion indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that
2-way communication is enabled. ■
Reprogramming a single Home-
Link ®
button
When the following procedure is per-
formed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be
overwritten:
1 With one hand, press and hold the
desired HomeLink ®
button.
2 When the HomeLink ®
indicator
starts flashing (orange), continue to
hold the HomeLink ®
button and
perform “Programming Home-
Link ®
” 1 (it takes 20 seconds for

4477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 7
When trouble arises 2 Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch.When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the power switch will
turn to ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is de activated in custom-
ization setting, the powe r switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still
cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer. ■
Stopping the hybrid system
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position
to P and press the power switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the hybrid system.
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Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recomme nded that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. ( → P.413)
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Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
power switch in step 3 above. The hybrid
system does not start and modes will be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
( → P.170) If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a
12-volt battery, you can jump start your
vehicle by following the steps below. 
Method connecting jumper (or
booster) cables to the 12-volt bat-
tery
1 Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried. When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked.
( → P.69)
2 Open the trunk lid and remove the
luggage mat. ( → P.348)In the event that the trunk opener cannot
be used, use the mechanical key to open
the trunk. ( → P.445)If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged The following procedures may be
used to start the hybrid system if the
12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Restarting the hybrid system

5131-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 513Alphabetical Index
Multi-information display .......................... 86
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians) .............................................. 295
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) .........277
RCTA .............................................................. 273
Warning message..................................... 437
Distance until next engine oil change
..................................................................... 79, 84
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 379
Door courtesy lights ................................... 340
Door lock
Doors................................................................ 108
Smart access system with push-button
start ................................................................... 119
Wireless remote control......................... 106
Doors
Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ..............................................................112
Door closer ....................................................... 111
Door glasses ................................................... 151
Door lock........................................................ 108
Open door warning bu zzer .......... 109, 111
Outside rear view mirrors ......................149
Rear door child-protectors ....................... 111
Drive distance .................................................. 88
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 88
Driver’s seat position memory
Driving position memory.........................139
Memory recall function ............................ 142
Power easy access system .....................139
Drive-start control ........................................159
Driving
Break-in tips .................................................. 159
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ..................298
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 307
Procedures .................................................... 158
Winter drive tips.........................................309
Driving information display ........................ 87
Driving position memory............................139
Memory recall function ............................ 142
Power easy access system .....................139 Driving range ................................................... 88
Driving support system information display
............................................................................. 90
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 303
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ............................. 247, 250
Warning message .....................................259
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 303 E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 302
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ..................................................... 88
Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 58
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 303
Warning light .............................................. 430
Electronic key ................................................ 104
Battery-saving function............................ 120
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................445
Replacing the battery .................................413
Electronically Controlled Brake System
(ECB) ............................................................ 302
Electronically modulated air suspension
.......................................................................... 299
Emergency flashers .................................... 420
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................... 427
If a warning light turns on....................... 427
If a warning message is displayed ..... 437
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .... 447
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................445
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................445
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 443
If you have a flat tire .................................. 442
If you lose your keys ................................. 444
If you think something is wrong.......... 426
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............. 457
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an

516 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Identification
Engine ...............................................................461
Vehicle ............................................................460
Ignition switch (power switch) ................ 168
Auto power off function .............................171
Changing the power switch modes ..170
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 420
Immobilizer system ........................................ 66
Indicators ............................................................74
Initialization
Items to initialize .........................................495
Maintenance ................................... 378, 390
Power windows............................................. 151
Tire pressure warning system .............. 401
Inside door handle lights .......................... 340
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 148
Instrument panel light control ........... 79, 85
Interior lights.................................................. 340
Front interior light ......................................340
Rear interior light .......................................340
Intuitive parking assist..................... 265, 266
Function .......................................................... 266
Warning message.....................................268
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack........................... 385
Jam protection function
Moon roof .......................................................154
Power trunk opener and closer ............ 116
Power windows............................................. 151
Rear door sunshade ................................355
K
Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button
start ................................................................... 119
Wireless remote control......................... 106
Keys
Battery-saving function ............................120 Electronic key ............................................... 104
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................445
If you lose your keys ................................. 444
Key number plate ....................................... 104
Keyless entry ........................................ 108, 119
Mechanical key ............................................ 104
Power switch................................................. 168
Replacing the battery .................................413
Warning buzzer ............................................ 119
Wireless remote control ......................... 106
Knee airbags .................................................... 29 L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
Operation ......................................................230
Warning messages...................................238
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA)
Operation ......................................................240
Warning messages................................... 246
Language (multi-information display) ... 90
LATCH anchors ............................................. 53
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system)
.......................................................................... 303
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever ................................ 385
Hood lock release lever ........................ 385
Internal trunk release lever....................... 117
Shift lever ..........................................................174
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180
Wiper lever .................................................... 190
Lexus climate concierge ............................321
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)
.......................................................................... 303
Lexus Enform Safety Connect............... 364
Lexus Safety System+
Automatic High Beam ............................. 188
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..........................247, 250
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................240
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................220
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......................... 247