2018 LEXUS LS500H Owners Manual

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

346 5-5. Using the storage features
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When stowing the rear cup holders
(vehicles without power rear seat)
Stow the cup holder with the armrest down.
The cup holder cannot be stowed if the
armrest is not down. Press a button to open the console box.
The console box can be opened from
either side.
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Tray in the console box
The tray can be slid and removed. ■
Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.WARNING■
Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or
beverage cans in the cup holders.
Inappropriate items must not be stored in
the cup holders even if the lid is closed.
Other items may be thrown out of the
holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury. If possi-
ble, cover hot drinks to prevent burns. ■
When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking.
NOTICE
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To prevent damage to the rear cup
holder (vehicles without power rear
seat)
Stow the cup holder before stowing the
armrest.
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To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the lid of the power outlet in the
front cup holder when the power outlet is
not in use. Foreign ob jects or liquids that
enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit. Console box
WARNING
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Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking.
NOTICE
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Tray
Do not insert items exceeding the height
of the tray. Doing so may prevent open-
ing and closing of the lid.

3475-5. Using the storage features
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Interior features 
Overhead
Press in the button. This box is useful for temporarily storing
sunglasses and similar small items.

Rear seat (vehicles without power
rear seat)
Pull the armrest down then push the
knob and lift the lid to open it.

Rear seat (vehicles with power rear
seat)
Pull the armrest down then press the
button to open the lid.Auxiliary boxes WARNING■
Caution while driving
Do not leave the aux iliary box open while
driving.
Items may fall out and cause death or
serious injury in case of an accident or
sudden stop. ■
Items unsuitable for storing (over-
head)
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb.
(0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to
open and the items inside may fall out,
resulting in an accident.

348 5-5. Using the storage features
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) The cargo net is provided for securing
loose items on the floor or items inside
the trunk. Raise the cargo hooks on the floor.
Hook the net on the cargo hooks.

Side
Pull the strap upwards to lift the lug-
gage mat and remove it.Trunk features
Cargo net (if equipped)
WARNING
■
When the cargo net is not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo
hooks on the floor to their stowed posi-
tions. Shopping bag hooks
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the grocery
bag hooks
Do not hang any object heavier than 11 lb.
(5 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.
Luggage mats

3495-5. Using the storage features
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Interior features 
Front
1 Pull the strap upwards and lift up
the luggage mat.
2 Lift the luggage mat until it engages
with the hook.
To return the luggage mat to its original
position, push the hook and lower the
luggage mat. Auxiliary boxes are under the luggage
mats.
1 Loosen the belt
2 Tighten the belt
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Using a belt to hold an object
1 Loosen the beltNOTICE
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To prevent damage to the hook for
the front luggage mat
Do not hang a grocery bag or any other
object from the hook. Auxiliary boxes
First-aid kit storage belt
Warning reflector storage belt

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 2 Pass the belt through the clip
3 Tighten the beltDepending on the size and shape of an
object, such as the case of a warning
reflector, the object may not be able to be
secured with the belts or stowed in an aux-
iliary box. ■
Stowing the belt
1 Fold the belt
2 Secure the belt with the clipTo prevent damage to the warning reflec-
tor storage belt when it is not in use, stow
the belt.

3515-6. Using the other interior features
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Interior features 5-6.Using the other interior features
The USB charging ports are used to
supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 V to
external devices.
The USB charging ports are for
charging only. They are not designed
for data transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it
may not charge properly. Refer to the
manual included with the device
before using a USB charging port. ■
Using the USB charging ports
Open the console box lid and open the
lid. 
Vehicles without power rear seat

Vehicles with power rear seat ■
The USB charging ports can be used
when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode. ■
Situations in whic h the USB charging
ports may not operate correctly ●
If a device which consumes more than 2.1
A at 5 V is connected ●
If a device designed to communicate with
a personal computer, such as a USB
memory device, is connected ●
If the connected external device is turned
off (depending on device) ●
If the temperature inside the vehicle is
high, such as after the vehicle has been
parked in the sun ■
About connected external devices
Depending on the connected external
device, charging may occasionally be sus-
pended and then start again. This is not a
malfunction.Other interior features
USB charging ports
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the USB
charging ports ●
Do not insert foreign objects into the
ports.
●
Do not spill water or other liquids into
the ports.
●
When the USB charging ports are not
in use, close the lids. If a foreign object
or liquid enters a port may cause a
short circuit.
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Do not apply excessive force to or
impact the USB charging ports.
●
Do not disassemble or modify the USB
charging ports.
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To prevent damage to external
devices
●
Do not leave external devices in the
vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in
damage to an external device.

352 5-6. Using the other interior features
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Vehicle without power rear seat
Pull the armrest down for use. 
Vehicle with power rear seat
Pull the lock release lever and fold the
rear seatback down. An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body
while sitting on the seat.
To use the coat hook, push it on.NOTICE●
Do not push down on or apply unnec-
essary force to an external device or
the cable of an external device while it
is connected.■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the USB charging ports for a
long period of time with the hybrid sys-
tem stopped.
Armrest
NOTICE
■
To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the arm-
rest. Assist grips
WARNING■
Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when getting in
or out of the vehicle or rising from your
seat.
Doing so could damage the assist grip, or
could cause you to injure yourself by fall-
ing over.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a
heavy load on the assist grip.
Coat hooks