2018 LEXUS LS500H audio

374 6-1. Maintenance and care
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) To prevent the hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vents from becom-
ing clogged, clean them periodically. Clean the vents of the both sides.
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Cleaning the air intake vents
Remove any dust and clogs from the
air intake vents with a vacuum cleaner,
etc. The filters are attached to the back side of
the air intake vent grilles.
If “Maintenance Required for Traction
Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display, the filters may be
clogged. Remove the air intake vent
grilles and clean the filters.NOTICE■
Preventing damage to leather sur-
faces
Observe the following precautions to
avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces: ●
Remove any dust or dirt from leather
surfaces immediately.●
Do not expose the vehicle to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-
cially during summer.●
Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-
tic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather
surface if the vehicle interior heats up
significantly.■
Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system
may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such
as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also
cause the body to rust. ■
When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
camera sensor lens. Also, do not touch
the lens. ( → P.197, 204)
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Cleaning the inside of the rear win-
dow●
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the
rear window, as this may cause dam-
age to the rear window defogger
heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean. Wipe
the window in strokes running parallel
to the heater wires or antenna.
●
Be careful not to scratch or damage
the heater wires or antenna. Cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake vents

434 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Parking brake indicator
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Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
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Master warning light (warning buzzer)
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Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
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Front passenger detection sensor, seat
belt reminder and warning buzzer
●
If luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause th e warning light to
flash and the warning buzzer to sound
even if a passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
●
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-
sor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
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SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the air- bag sensor assembly, Pop Up Hood com-
puter assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (front door), side impact
sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear),
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat
belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sen-
sors), rear seat belt buckle switches (if
equipped), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-
senger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioners, airbags, interconnecting wir-
ing and power sources. ( → P.29)
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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes
on while driving
First check the following:
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Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●
Is the fuel tank cap loose?Warning light Details/Actions(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
or (flashes)
(Canada) Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light Details/Actions(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light Details/Actions
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate
that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
→ P.437

4397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises  In some situations, the master warning light and warning buzzer may not oper-
ate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning
message.
 If a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning message is
displayed, take corrective actio n according to the warning light. ( → P.427)*
: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
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Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehi-
cle specifications. ■
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound. ■
If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check the level
of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a
level surface and check to see if the mes-
sage disappears.
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If “Hybrid System Stopped Steering
Power Low” is displayed
This message is displa yed if the hybrid sys-
tem is stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel
firmly and operate it using more force than
usual. ■
If “Hybrid System Overheated Reduced
Output Power” is displayed
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operat ing conditions. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: → P.453■
If “Warming Up Maximum Vehicle
Speed: 65 MPH” is displayed
The transmission is being warmed up and
the vehicle is unable to be driven over 65
mph (110 km/h). Wait until the transmission
warms up. ■
If “Stop the Vehicle in a Safe Place Shift
to P position” is displayed
There may be a malfunction in the hybrid
system or the shift position may be shifted to
N for a long time. I mmediately stop the
vehicle and contact your Lexus dealer.
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If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Refrain From the Use of N Posi-
tion” is displayed
The remaining charge for the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is low.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) can-
not be charged when the shift position is in
N, when stopping the vehicle for a long
period of time, shift the shift position to P.Comes on Does not sound Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electri-
cal components, their cond ition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
Flashes Does not sound Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has
been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to
perform an operation correctlyWarning buzzer *
Warning

450 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 6 Open and close any of the doors of
your vehicle with the power switch
off.
7 Maintain the engine speed of the
second vehicle and start the hybrid
system of your vehicle by turning
the power switch to ON mode.
8 Make sure the “READY” indicator
comes on. If the indicator does not
come on, contact your Lexus
dealer.
9 Once the hybrid system has
started, remove the jumper cables
in the exact reverse order from
which they were connected.
10 Close the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover and install the fuse
box cover and en gine compart-
ment cover.
Once the hybrid system starts, have
the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible. ■
Starting the hybrid system when the
12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by
push-starting. ■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge●
Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the hybrid system is off.
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Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such
as in heavy traffic.
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When the 12-volt battery is removed or
discharged
●
Information stored in the ECU is cleared.
When the 12-volt battery is depleted,
have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer.
●
Some systems may require initialization. ( → P.495)■
When removing the 12-volt battery ter-
minals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are
removed, the information stored in the
ECU is cleared. Before removing the
12-volt battery terminals, contact your
Lexus dealer. ■
Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery
will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural dis-
charge and the draining effects of certain
electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for
a long time, the 12-volt battery may dis-
charge, and the hybrid system may be
unable to start. (The 12-volt battery
recharges automatically while the hybrid
system is operating.) ■
When recharging or replacing the
12-volt battery ●
In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the
12-volt battery is discharged. Use the
wireless remote control or the mechani-
cal key to lock or unlock the doors. ●
The hybrid system may not start on the
first attempt after the 12-volt battery has
recharged but will start normally after the
second attempt. This is not a malfunction. ●
The power switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the 12-volt battery
was discharged. Before disconnecting
the 12-volt battery, turn the power switch
off.
If you are unsure what mode the power
switch was in before the 12-volt battery
discharged, be especially careful when
reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
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When replacing the 12-volt battery
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Use a Central Degassing type 12-volt
battery (European Regulations).
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Use a 12-volt battery with the same case
size as the previous 12-volt battery and an
epuivalent 20 hour rate capacity (20HR)
or greater.

484 8-2. Customization
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Head-up Display *
( → P.92)
*
:If equipped ■
Door lock ( → P.108, 112, 445)Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Gauge information Hybrid System
Indicator Tachometer
— O — —
No content
Route guidance to destina-
tion/street name *
On Off — O — —
Driving support system dis-
play On Off — O — —
Compass *
On Off — O — —
Audio system operation sta-
tus On Off — O — —
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Unlocking using a mechani-
cal key Driver’s door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
step All doors
unlocked in one
step — — — O
Automatic door locking func-
tion Shift position
linked door lock-
ing operation Off
O — — OSpeed linked
door locking
operation
Automatic door unlocking
function Shift position
linked door
unlocking opera-
tion Off
O — — ODriver’s door
linked door
unlocking opera-
tion
Locking/unlocking of the
trunk when all doors are
locked/unlocked On Off — — — O A B C D
A B C D

494 8-2. Customization
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Vehicle customization●
When the smart access system with
push-button start is off, the entry unlock
function cannot be customized.●
When the doors remain closed after
unlocking the doors and the timer acti-
vated automatic door lock function acti-
vates, signals will be generated in
accordance with the operation buzzer
volume and operational signal (Emer-
gency flashers) function settings.
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Some settings can be changed using a
switch or the audio system screen. If a
setting is changed using a switch, the
changed setting will not be reflected on
the audio system screen until the power
switch is turned of f and then to ON
mode.
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Clock settings screen
If the clock adjustment screen is displayed
continuously when attempting to change
the clock settings, the system may be mal- functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.Instrument panel ornament
light and door trim ornament
lights On Off — — — O
Time elapsed before the outer
foot lights turn off 15 seconds Off
O — — O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer foot
lights when you approach the
vehicle with the electronic
key on your person On Off — — — O
Operation of the outer foot
lights when the doors are
unlocked On Off — — — O
Operation of the outer foot
lights when a door is opened On Off — — — O
Fading out of the outer foot
lights when they turn off Long Short — — — OFunction Default setting Customized set-
ting A B C D

5111-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 511Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index A
A/C
Air conditioning filter ...................................411
Front automatic air conditioning system
......................................................................... 323
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 329
Rear air conditioning system ............... 333
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 302
Warning light ............................................... 429
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .187
Adaptive Variable Suspension System303
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .187
Air conditioning filter .................................... 411
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ...................................411
Front automatic air conditioning system
......................................................................... 323
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 329
Rear air conditioning system ............... 333
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions..................... 31
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 34
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-
tions .................................................................... 31
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 34
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 40
General airbag precautions ................... 34
Locations of airbags.................................... 29
Modification and disposal of airbags ..37
Side airbag operating conditions ........... 31
Side airbag precautions ............................ 34
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions........................................................ 31
Side and curtain shield airbags precau-
tions .................................................................. 34
SRS airbags ..................................................... 29
SRS warning light ...................................... 428
Alarm
Alarm .................................................................. 68 Warning buzzer ......................................... 427
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 55
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start)........................................ 119
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 302
Warning light ............................................... 429
Approach warning...................................... 256
Armrest............................................................ 352
Assist grips ..................................................... 352
Audio system-linked display ...................... 90
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 186
Automatic High Beam ............................... 188
Automatic light control system............... 185
Auxiliary boxes .................................. 347, 349
Average fuel economy................................. 88
Average vehicle speed ................................ 88
B
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ........................................393
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .... 447
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 309
Warning light ...............................................428
Battery (traction battery) .............................. 61
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 260
Brake
Brake hold ...................................................... 183
Fluid.................................................................. 465
Parking brake ................................................. 181
Regenerative braking .................................59
Warning light ............................................... 427
Brake assist .................................................... 302
Break-in tips.....................................................159
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control........ 79, 85
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 260

5171-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 517Alphabetical Index
Lexus Safety System+A ..............................196
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................... 247, 250
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ......227
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 230
PCS (Pre-Collision System)................209
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......................... 247
License plate lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Light bulbs
Replacing ......................................................... 417
Lights
Automatic High Beam system............. 188
Front interior lights ...................................... 341
Front personal lights................................... 341
Headlight switch ......................................... 185
Interior lights.................................................340
Interior lights list..........................................340
Rear interior lights ....................................... 341
Rear personal lights....................................341
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Trunk lid light................................................... 116
Trunk light......................................................... 116
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180
Vanity lights .................................................. 354
Welcome light illumination control ... 186
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
Operation...................................................... 240
Warning messages .................................. 246
Lock steering column ..................................169
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
Operation...................................................... 230
Warning messages .................................. 238
Luggage mats ............................................... 348
M
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................383
General maintenance ............................. 379
Maintenance data......................................460
Maintenance requirements .................. 378 Malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 428
Master warning light .................................. 434
Menu icons........................................................ 86
Meter
Changing the main meter location......85
Clock............................................................ 77, 81
Hybrid System Indicator ..................78, 83
Indicators........................................................... 74
Instrument panel light control........ 79, 85
Meter control switches .............................. 87
Meters.......................................................... 77, 81
Multi-information display ..........................86
Settings...............................................................90
Units.....................................................................89
Warning lights ............................................. 427
Warning message ..................................... 437
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 329
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 148
Outside rear view mirror defoggers324
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 149
Vanity mirrors ..............................................354
Moon roof
Door lock linked moon roof operation
........................................................................... 154
Jam protection function ........................... 154
Operation ....................................................... 153
Multi-information display ............................ 86
Audio system-linked display ...................90
Drive information 1/Drive information 2
............................................................................ 88
Driving information display ...................... 87
Driving support system information dis-
play....................................................................90
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..................................... 250
Energy monitor .............................................. 97
Gear Position .................................................89
G-force ..............................................................89
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................. 243
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ................... 234
Menu icons ......................................................86