2018 LEXUS LS500H warning

3535-6. Using the other interior features
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Interior features The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation. For details, refer to “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
The power outlet can be used for the
following components:
12 V: Accessories that run on less than
10 A.
120 VAC: Accessories that use less
than 100 W. ■
12 V 
Front
Open the cup holder , and open the lid. 
Console box
Open the console box and open the
lid. 
Rear (if equipped)
Open the lid.
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120 VAC (if equipped)
Open the lid.WARNING■
Items that must not be hung on the
hook
Do not hang a coat ha nger or other hard
or sharp object on the hook. If the SRS
curtain shield airbags deploy, these items
may become projectiles that cause death
or serious injury.
Clock
Power outlets

356 5-6. Using the other interior features
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 2 To fully extend/retract a rear
door/rear quarter sunshade, touch
the respective button.
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Operating conditions●
The power switch is in ON mode.●
The rear side windows are fully closed.■
Operation of rear door sunshades/rear
quarter sunshades when extended
If a rear door power window switch is oper-
ated when the rear door sunshade/rear
quarter sunshade is extended, the rear door
sunshade/rear quarter sunshade will retract
while the rear window is opening. ■
Operating the rear door/rear quarter
sunshades after turning the hybrid sys-
tem off
The rear door/rear quarter sunshades can
be operated for a while even after the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or off.
However, they cannot be operated using
the driver’s power window switch after
either front door is opened.
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Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between a rear
door sunshade and the window frame, the
rear door sunshade will stop and then
extend/retract slightly.
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When reconnecting the 12-volt battery
The rear door/rear quarter sunshades will
always be retracted the first time the button
is pressed. The rear sunshade can be raised and
lowered by operating any of the
switches shown below. ■
From front seat
Extend/retract WARNING■
When the rear door/rear quarter sun-
shades are being extended or
retracted
Do not place fingers or other objects in
the shade mechanism or in the opening
as injury may result. ■
Jam protection function
Never use any part of your body to inten-
tionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
NOTICE■
To ensure normal operation of the
sunshades
Observe the following precautions: ●
Do not place excessive load on the
motor or other components. ●
Do not place objects where they may
hinder opening and closing opera-
tions. ●
Do not attach items to the rear
door/rear quarter sunshades. ●
Keep the opening clean and clear of
obstructions.
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Do not operate the rear door/rear
quarter sunshades continuously for
long periods of time.
Rear sunshade (if equipped)

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Interior features ■
From rear seat 
Vehicles without power rear seat
Extend/retract 
Vehicles with power rear seat
1 Display the home screen and then
touch “Rear Shade/Lamp”.
( → P.318)
2 To fully extend/retract a rear door
sunshade, touch the respective but-
ton.
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The rear sunshade can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
Operating the rear sunshade after turn-
ing the hybrid system off
The rear sunshade ca n be operated for a
while even after the power switch is
switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. ■
Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear
sunshade automatically lowers when the
shift position is shifted to R.
However, the rear suns hade is raised again
if any of the following occurs: ●
The switch is pressed again.●
The shift position is shifted to P. ●
The shift position is sh ifted out of P and R,
and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h).
If the hybrid system is turned off when the
rear sunshade has been lowered due to the
reverse operation feature, it will not be
raised even when the hybrid system is
turned on again and the vehicle reaches a
speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the sun-
shade again, press the switch.
WARNING■
When the rear sunshade is being
raised or lowered
Do not place fingers or other objects in
the shade mechanism or in the opening
as injury may result.
NOTICE
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To ensure normal operation of the
sunshade
Observe the following precautions:
●
Do not place excessive load on the
motor or other components.
●
Do not place objects where they may
hinder opening and closing opera-
tions.
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Do not attach items to the rear sun-
shade.

3595-6. Using the other interior features
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Interior features ●
If learning failed wh en registering a dif-
ferent code to a HomeLink ®
button that
already has a code registered to it, the already registered code will not be
erased.■
Certification for the garage door opener 
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. , Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico

For vehicles sold in Canada
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When support is necessary
Visit on the web at www.home-
link.com/lexus or call 1-800-355-3515. WARNING
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When programming a garage door or
other remote control device
The garage door or other device may
operate, so ensure people and objects
are out of danger to prevent potential
harm.

360 5-6. Using the other interior features
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Before programming HomeLink ®
 During programming, it is possible
that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this rea-
son, make sure that people and
objects are clear of the garage door
or other devices to prevent injury or
other potential harm.
 It is recommended that a new bat-
tery be placed in the remote control
transmitter for more accurate pro-
gramming.
 Garage door opener motors manu-
factured after 1995 may be
equipped with rolling code protec-
tion. If this is the case, you may need
a stepladder or other sturdy, safe
device to reach the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor. ■
Programming HomeLink ®
Steps 1 through 3 must be performed
within 60 seconds, otherwise the indi-
cator light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be able to be
completed.
1 Press and release the HomeLink ®

button you want to program and
check that the HomeLink ®
indica-
tor light flashes (orange).
2 Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink ®
buttons.Keep the HomeLink ®
indicator light in
view while programming.
3 Program a device. 
Programming a device other than
an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)
Press and hold the handheld transmit-
ter button until the HomeLink ®
indica-
tor light changes from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green (roll-
ing code) or continuously lit green
(fixed code), then release the button.WARNING■
Conforming to federal safety stan-
dards
Do not use the HomeLink ®
compatible
transceiver with any garage door opener
or device that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by federal
safety standards.
This includes any garage door that can-
not detect an interfering object. A door
or device without these features
increases the risk of death or serious
injury. ■
When operating or programming
HomeLink ®
Never allow a child to operate or play
with the HomeLink ®
buttons.
Programming the HomeLink ®

3716-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care ■
Brake caliper coating (F SPORT mod-
els)●
When using detergent, use neutral deter-
gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-
sive cleaners, as they will damage the
coating.●
Do not use detergent on the brake cali-
pers when they are hot.●
Wash detergent off immediately after
use.■
Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. ■
Front side windows water-repellent
coating (if equipped)●
The following precautions can extend the
effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side
windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate
on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp
cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that
contain abrasives when cleaning the win-
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to
remove condensation build up.●
When the water-repellent performance
has become insufficie nt, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.■
Plated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as
follows: ●
Use a soft cloth dampened with an
approximately 5% solution of neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
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Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to
remove any remaining moisture.
●
To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet
wipes or a similar product. WARNING■
When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the
engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components, etc. to
catch fire. ■
When cleaning the windshield
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in hands
being caught or other serious injuries
and cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
AUTO ●
When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
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When a wet rag or similar is held close
to the raindrop sensor
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If something bumps against the wind-
shield
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If you directly touch the raindrop sen-
sor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
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Precautions regarding the exhaust
pipes
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes
to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not
to touch the pipes until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipes
can cause burns. A
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372 6-1. Maintenance and care
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) WARNING■
Precaution regarding the front
bumper (vehicles with Lexus Safety
System+A)
If the paint of the fr ont bumper is chipped
or scratched, the Lexus Safety System+A
may not function correctly. If this occurs,
consult your Lexus dealer. ■
Precaution regarding the rear
bumper
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped
or scratched, the fo llowing systems may
not function correctly. If this occurs, con-
sult your Lexus dealer. ●
Lexus Safety System+A (if equipped)●
BSM●
RCTA●
PKSB
NOTICE■
To prevent paint deterioration and
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)●
Wash the vehicle immediately in the
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the
paint surface
• If dead insects, in sect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated
with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled
with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline
are spilled on the paint surface ●
If the paint is chipped or scratched,
have it repaired immediately. ●
To prevent the wheels from corroding,
remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the
wheels. ■
Cleaning the exterior lights ●
Wash carefully. Do not use organic
substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the
lights. ●
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the
lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses. ■
When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged. ■
When using a high pressure car wash ●
When washing the vehicle, do not
spray the camera or its surrounding
area directly with a high pressure
washer. Shock applied from high pres-
sure water may cause the device to not
operate normally. ●
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or re sin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
•Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
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Do not wash the underside of the vehi-
cle using a high pressure car washer.

3736-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care  Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water. ■
Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type
cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush
to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces
and let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
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Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or spon ge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying
or cuts.
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When cleaning the carpeted portions of
the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a
possibility that the surface of the carpet
could be damaged.Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior WARNING■
Water in the vehicle ●
Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
cle, such as on the floor, in the hybrid
battery (traction battery) air vents, and
in the trunk. ( → P.64)
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery,
electrical components, etc. to mal-
function or catch fire. ●
Do not get any of the SRS components
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( → P.29)
An electrical malfunction may cause
the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious
injury. ■
Cleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.
The instrument panel may reflect off the
windshield, obstructin g the driver’s view
and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE■
Cleaning detergents ●
Do not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or
damage to painted surfaces:
• Areas other than the seats and steer-
ing wheel: Organic substances such as
benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic
solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats : Alkaline or acidic solutions,
such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
• Steering wheel: Organic substances,
such as thinner, and cleaner that con-
tains alcohol
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Do not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’s painted surface
may be damaged.