2018 LEXUS LS500H trunk release

3455-5. Using the storage features
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Interior features ■
Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail
lights are on. ■
Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch is located in
the glove box. ( → P.118)■
Removing the partition
The partition inside the glove box can be
removed by pulling it.
Push the button. 
Front
Press in and release the button. 
Rear (vehicles without power rear
seat)
Pull the armrest down then push in the
cup holder trim to extend the cup hold-
ers.

Rear (vehicles with power rear seat)
Press in and release the button.WARNING■
Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the event
of sudden braking or sudden swerving,
an accident may occur due to an occu-
pant being struck by the open glove box
or the items stored inside.
Coin holder WARNING■
Caution while driving
Keep the coin holder closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking.
Cup holders

4477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.
■
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)
■
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

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

5211-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Speedometer .............................................77, 81
Steering lock
Column lock release..................................169
Steering lock system warning message
...........................................................................169
Steering wheel
Adjustment...................................................... 147
Heated steering wheel............................ 336
Meter control switches .............................. 87
Power easy access system .....................139
Steering wheel position memory ........139
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Storage features .......................................... 343
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck................ 457
Suggestion function......................................... 91
Sun visors ........................................................ 354
Sunshade
Roof ....................................................................154
Switches
Activating the Automatic High Beam
.......................................................................... 188
Automatic High Beam system............. 188
Brake Hold switch ..................................... 183
Door lock switches ...................................... 110
Driving mode select switch ..................298
Driving position memory switches .....139
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range switch .........................251
Emergency flashers switch ................... 420
EV drive mode switch .............................. 172
Garage door opener switches ......... 358
Heated steering wheel switch............. 336
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 94
Ignition switch............................................... 168
Instrument panel light control switches
................................................................... 79, 85
Intuitive parking assist switch............... 267
Light switches ............................................... 185
LKA (Lane-Keeping A ssist) switch.. 242
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) switch .... 234 Meter control switches .............................. 87
Moon roof switches................................... 153
“ODO TRIP”switch ............................79, 85
Outside rear view mi rror switches .... 149
Paddle shift switches ....................... 178, 179
Parking brake switch................................... 181
PCS OFF switch .............................. 212, 222
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch
........................................................................... 281
Power door lock switch ............................ 110
Power switch................................................. 168
Power window switches ........................... 151
RCD (Rear camera detection) switch
.......................................................................... 277
RCTA switch ................................................ 273
Rear door sunshade switch ................. 355
Rear seat heater..........................................334
Rear seat position memory switches .143
Rear seat ventilator ...................................334
Rear sunshades switch........................... 356
Rear window and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch ............................ 323
Seat heater switches.................................336
Seat ventilator switches ..........................336
Snow mode switch...................................... 177
“SOS” button................................................364
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
............................................................................147
Tire pressure warning reset switch.... 401
Trunk closer switch ...................................... 115
Trunk opener main switch........................ 118
Trunk opener switch ................................... 114
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.... 251
VSC OFF switch ...................................... 304
Window lock switch.................................. 153
Windshield wiper and washer switch190
Windshield wiper de-icer switch....... 327
T
Tachometer.................................................77, 81
Rev indicator ...................................................83
Rev peak............................................................83

522 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Tail lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................................................. 68
Immobilizer system...................................... 66
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data...................................... 466
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 397
Warning light .................................................431
Tire information .............................................472
Glossary......................................................... 475
Size.................................................................... 473
Tire identification number ..................... 473
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 474
Tire pressure display .................................. 397
Tire pressure warning system
Function .......................................................... 397
Initializing ........................................................ 401
Installing tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters ....................................... 401
Registering ID codes ...............................403
Warning light .................................................431
Tires
Chains .............................................................. 310
Checking .......................................................395
If you have a flat tire .................................. 442
Inflation pressure....................................... 408
Information .................................................... 472
Replacing .......................................................405
Rotating tires ................................................ 397
Run-flat tires ..................................... 397, 442
Size.................................................................... 466
Snow tires ......................................................309
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 397
Tire pressure warning system ............. 397
Warning light .................................................431
Top tether strap............................................... 55
Total load capacity ...................................... 460 Towing
Dinghy towing ...............................................167
Emergency towing.................................... 422
Towing eyelet...............................................425
Trailer towing ................................................ 166
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 303
Traction battery (hybrid battery)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
............................................................................. 64
Location ...............................................................61
Specification ................................................. 462
Warning message ........................................ 64
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 303
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 58
Trailer towing ..................................................166
Transmission
Driving mode select switch ................. 298
Hybrid transmission....................................174
M mode ............................................................179
Paddle shift switches ....................... 178, 179
Snow mode..................................................... 177
Trip meters ................................................ 79, 84
Trunk .................................................................... 112
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid................. 115
Internal trunk release lever....................... 117
Power trunk opener and closer ............ 114
Smart access system with push-button
start ................................................................... 115
Trunk closer switch ...................................... 115
Trunk easy closer.......................................... 116
Trunk features ............................................. 348
Trunk grip ......................................................... 116
Trunk lid light................................................... 116
Trunk light ......................................................... 116
Trunk opener main switch........................ 118
Trunk opener switch ................................... 114
Wireless remote control ........................... 115
Trunk lid light .................................................... 116
Trunk light .......................................................... 116
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180

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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
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