2018 LEXUS LS500H light

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When trouble arises When trouble arises .
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................. 420
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 420
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
........................................................ 422
If you think something is wrong
........................................................ 426
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds ....... 427
If a warning message is displayed
........................................................ 437
If you have a flat tire.................. 442
If the hybrid system will not start
........................................................ 443
If you lose your keys ................. 444
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened........................................ 445
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .................... 445
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
........................................................ 447
If your vehicle overheats ........ 453
If the vehicle becomes stuck
........................................................ 457

420 7-1. Essential information
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 7-1.Essential information
Press the switch to flash all of the turn
signal lights. To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
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Emergency flashers●
If the emergency flashers are used for a
long time while the hybrid system is not
operating (while th e “READY” indicator
is not illuminated), the 12-volt battery may
discharge.●
If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact, the
emergency flashers will turn on automati-
cally.
The emergency flashers will turn off auto-
matically after operating for approxi-
mately 20 minutes. To manually turn the
emergency flashers off, press the switch
twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn on
automatically depending on the force of
the impact and conditions of the colli-
sion.) 1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly
as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
2 Shift the shift position to N. 
If the shift position is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.
4 Stop the hybrid system. 
If the shift position cannot be shifted
to N
3 Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
4 To stop the hybrid system, press
and hold the power switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more, or Emergency flashers The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped on the road due
to a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle

4277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises ■
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
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Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
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High coolant temperature warning light *
(warning buzzer)
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: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer soundsCalmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers Warning light Details/Actions(U.S.A.)
or (red)
(Canada) Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Indicates that the brake pads are worn out (only the right-side pads can
be detected)
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light Details/Actions
(yellow) Indicates a malfunction in:
 The regenerative braking system;
 The electronically controlled brake system; or
 The parking brake system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light Details/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( → P.453)

428 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Charging system warning light *
(warning buzzer)*
: This light illuminates on the multi-information display. ■
Low engine oil pressure warning light *
(warning buzzer)*
: This light illuminates on the multi-information display. ■
Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
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SRS warning light (warning buzzer) Warning light Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning light Details/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning light Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada) Indicates a malfunction in:
 The hybrid system;
 The electronic engine control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The electronic hybrid transmission control system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning light Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pr etensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

4297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Pop Up Hood warning light (warning buzzer)
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ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
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Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light *

(warning buzzer)
*
: This light illuminates on the multi-information display. Warning light Details/Actions
Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated
→ The Pop Up Hood system cannot be reused once it has operated.
Have it replaced by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Pop Up Hood system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light Details/Actions(U.S.A.)
or (Canada) Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light Details/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
 Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
 Drive-Start Control is operating;
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
 Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) is operating
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
→ Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

430 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
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Low fuel level warning light
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Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer) *
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: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to al ert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON mode, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt
is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then,
if the seat belt is st ill unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more sec-
onds.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of 12
mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound
intermittently for 6 seconds. Th en, if the seat belt is still un fastened, the buzzer will sound in
a different tone for 90 more seconds. Warning light Details/Actions(red)
or (yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light Details/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.4 gal. (13 L, 2.8 Imp.
gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
Warning light Details/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front pass enger to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat
belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.

4317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights *1
(warning buzzer) *2
*1
: This light illuminates on the center panel. *2
: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passengers that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of 12
mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound
intermittently for 6 seconds. Th en, if the seat belt is still un fastened, the buzzer will sound in
a different tone for 30 more seconds. ■
Tire pressure warning light
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LTA indicator/LKA indicator (warning buzzer) Warning light Details/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
Warning light Details/Actions
When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
→ Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
 Natural causes
 Flat tire
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( → P.435)
Warning light Details/Actions
(orange) Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) or LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
( → P.238, 246)

432 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
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RCTA OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
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RCD OFF indicator (warning buzzer) Warning light Details/Actions
(flashes) When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the in tuitive parking assist function
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a
sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
( → P.268)
Warning light Details/Actions
(flashes) When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with
dirt, etc. ( → P.261)
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
( → P.274)
Warning light Details/Actions
(flashes)
(if equipped) When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the function temporarily cannot be used due to the cam-
era being dirty, etc.
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
( → P.278, 437)