
436 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) WARNING●
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-
ing.
If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering
wheel or the brakes.■
If a blowout or sudden air leakage
should occur
The tire pressure warning system may
not activate immediately. ■
Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
vided), should be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufac-
turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label (tire and load
information label). (I f your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indi-
cated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label [tire and load
information label], yo u should determine
the proper tire infl ation pressure for
those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure
warning system) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warn-
ing light) when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
(tire pressure warnin g light) illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping abil-
ity. Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure
warning system) is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumina-
tion of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale
(tire pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light) . When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels
on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
(tire pressure warning system) from func-
tioning properly. Always check the
TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire
pressure warning system) to continue to
function properly.
NOTICE
■
To ensure the tire pressure warning
system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specifi-
cations or makers, as the tire pressure
warning system may not operate prop-
erly.

466 8-1. Specifications
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: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 11 2 lbf (500 N, 51 kgf) while
the hybrid system is operating.
When performing the brake pedal inspection, also be sure to check that the brake sys-
tem warning light is not illuminated when the hybrid system is operating. (If the brake
system warning light is illuminated, refer to P.427.) *2
: Make sure to confirm that the brake warning light (yellow) does not illuminate. (If the
brake warning light illuminates, refer to P.427.)
19-inch tires (type A) Parking brake indicator *2
When pushing the parking brake switch for 1 to 2
seconds: comes on
When pulling the parking brake switch for 1 to 2
seconds: turns off
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704
Steering Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels Tire size 245/50RF19 101W
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 118 mph (190 km/h) (in coun-
tries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the front tires and
rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 19 × 8J
Wheel nut torque 103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

4678-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
19-inch tires (type B)
20-inch tires (type A) Tire size 245/50RF19 101V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the front tires and
rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 19 × 8J
Wheel nut torque 103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)
Tire size 245/45RF20 99Y
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 137 mph (220 km/h) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the front tires and
rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 20 × 8 1/2J
Wheel nut torque 103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

468 8-1. Specifications
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U)
20-inch tires (type B)
20-inch tires (type C) Tire size Front tires: 245/45RF20 99Y
Rear tires: 275/40RF20 102Y
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 137 mph (220 km/h) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the front tires and
rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size Front wheels: 20 × 8 1/2J
Rear wheels: 20 × 9 1/2J
Wheel nut torque 103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)
Tire size 245/45RF20 99V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the front tires and
rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 20 × 8 1/2J
Wheel nut torque 103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

4698-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
20-inch tires (type D) Tire size Front tires: 245/45RF20 99V
Rear tires: 275/40RF20 102V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the front tires and
rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size Front wheels: 20 × 8 1/2J
Rear wheels: 20 × 9 1/2J
Wheel nut torque 103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

4738-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire.
Type A
DOT symbol *
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year *
:The DOT symbol cert ifies that the tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
Type B
DOT symbol * Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Manufacturer’s code
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year *
: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
■
Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire
size.
Tire use (P = Passenger car, T =
Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio (tire height to section
width)
Tire construction code (R = Radial,
D = Diagonal)
Run-flat tire code
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A Tire size B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

476 8-1. Specifications
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1 *
that fol-
lows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1 *
below
Production options weight The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special
trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assem-
bly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter (Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim
by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s de signated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on the tire The load on an individual ti re that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by twoTire related term Meaning

4958-3. Initialization
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Vehicle specifications 8-3.Initialization
*
:If equippedItems to initialize The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being re connected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle:
List of items to initialize Item When to initialize Reference
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) • After reconnecting or changing the
12-volt battery P.284
Message indicating
maintenance is
required • After maintenance is performed P.378
Oil maintenance • After maintenance is performed P.390
Tire pressure warning
system • When the tire inflation pressure is
changed, such as when changing trav-
eling speed or load weight.
• When the tire inflation pressure is
changed, such as when the tire size is
changed.
• When rotating the tires.
• After performing the transmitter ID
code registration procedure. P.401
Lexus parking assist
monitor *
• 12-volt battery ha s been reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved
while the 12-volt battery was being
reinstalled.
• 12-volt battery power is low. Refer to the “NAVI-
GATION AND MUL-
TIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
Panoramic view moni-
tor *
• 12-volt battery ha s been reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved
while the 12-volt battery was being
reinstalled.
• 12-volt battery power is low. Refer to the “NAVI-
GATION AND MUL-
TIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.