
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)

472 8-1. Specifications
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Tire size ( → P.473)
Run-flat tire (RFT) or standard tire ( → P.442)This vehicle can be equipped with either run-flat tires (RFT) or standard tires. A
mark is molded on the side wall of the run-flat tire.
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( → P.473)
Location of treadwear indicators ( → P.395)
Tire ply composition and materialsPlies are layers of rubber-coa ted parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tiresA radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPEA tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a
tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( → P.396)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( → P.466)This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality gradingFor details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( → P.396)Tire information
Typical tire symbols
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K

474 8-1. Specifications
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Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer This information has been prepared in
accordance with regulations issued by
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration of the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or pro-
spective purchasers of Lexus vehicles
with information on uniform tire quality
grading. Your Lexus dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information. ■
DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality
grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A ■
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performa nce of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from
the norm due to variatio ns in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.Tire section names A
B
C
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K Uniform Tire Quality Grading

4758-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications ■
Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction. ■
Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudd en tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Fede ral Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire
assume that it is prop erly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pressure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of hybrid transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)

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”.

5191-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 519Alphabetical Index
Preparing and checking before winter
.........................................................................309
Power easy access system ........................139
Power outlets ................................................ 353
Power rear seat ..............................................135
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system).......................................................... 303
Warning light ...............................................430
Power switch .................................................. 168
Auto power off function .............................171
Changing the power switch modes ..170
Power switch (engine switch)
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 420
Power trunk opener and closer ............... 114
Power windows
Door lock linked window operation..152
Jam protection function............................. 151
Operation......................................................... 151
Window lock switch ..................................153
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Function ..............................................209, 220
PCS OFF switch ...............................212, 222
Warning light ............................................... 433
Warning message........................... 219, 226
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range).. 247, 250
Radiator .............................................................391
RCD (Rear camera detection) .............. 265
Warning message..................................... 278
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
Function ...........................................................277
RCTA
Function .......................................................... 273
Warning message..................................... 274
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 265
RCTA function ..............................................274
Rear air conditioning system .................. 333
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ......... 273
Rear door sunshades ..... ............................ 355 Rear Multi Operation Pa nel .................... 318
Rear seat position memory .......................143
Rear seats .........................................................135
Adjustment ..................................................... 135
Head restraints..............................................144
Rear seat position memory.....................143
Relaxation system ....................................... 138
Seat heaters ..................................................336
Seat ventilators ............................................336
Rear side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Rear sunshades ............................................ 356
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 148
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 149
Rear window defogger ............................. 324
Refueling
Capacity .......................................................... 461
Fuel types ........................................................ 461
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................445
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 194
Regenerative braking ................................... 59
Remote Touch ................................................314
Replacing
Electronic key battery ................................413
Fuses...................................................................414
Light bulbs .......................................................417
Tires ................................................................. 405
Resetting the message indicating mainte-
nance is required ...................................... 378
Rev indicator .................................................... 83
Rev peak............................................................. 83
Road Sign Assist ...........................................247
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .............................247
Run-flat tires........................................ 397, 442

520 Alphabetical Index
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Seat belt buckle lights . ............................... 340
Seat belt reminder ligh t................... 430, 431
Seat belts............................................................ 24
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt
......................................................................... 373
Easy Access Buckle .................................... 26
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use
.............................................................................24
Reminder light and buzzer ........ 430, 431
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
SRS warning light ...................................... 428
Seat heaters ................................................... 336
Seat position memory........................139, 143
Seat ventilators ............................................. 336
Seating capacity.............................................166
Seats
Adjustment........................................... 128, 135
Adjustment precautions ...........................128
Child seats/child restraint system installa-
tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning......................................................... 373
Driving position memory.........................139
Front seat refresh system.........................133
Head restraints ............................................. 144
Power easy access system .....................139
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Rear seat relaxation system................... 138
Seat heaters .................................................. 336
Seat position memory .................... 139, 143
Seat ventilators............................................ 336
Secondary Collision Brake ..................... 302
Sensor
Automatic headlight system.................. 185
Automatic High Beam system............. 188 Inside rear view mirror ............................. 148
Intuitive parking assist ..............................266
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................240
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....................230
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ........................291
Parking Support Brake function (static
objects) ........................................................ 287
Radar sensor ........................... 197, 204, 261
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ............ 191
RCTA............................................................... 274
Service plug ........................................................ 61
Service reminder message ..................... 378
Shift lever
Hybrid transmission....................................174
Shift lever light .............................................. 340
Shopping bag hooks .................................. 348
Side airbags ...................................................... 29
Side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Side mirrors
Adjustment ..................................................... 149
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)................. 260
Folding.............................................................. 150
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 149
Mirror position memory .......................... 139
RCTA function ............................................ 273
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180
Side windows ................................................... 151
Smart access system with push-button
start
Antenna location ........................................... 119
Entry functions .............................................. 108
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 168
Snow mode ...................................................... 177
Snow tires ....................................................... 309
Spark plug ...................................................... 463
Specifications ................................................ 460

522 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Tail lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................................................. 68
Immobilizer system...................................... 66
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data...................................... 466
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 397
Warning light .................................................431
Tire information .............................................472
Glossary......................................................... 475
Size.................................................................... 473
Tire identification number ..................... 473
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 474
Tire pressure display .................................. 397
Tire pressure warning system
Function .......................................................... 397
Initializing ........................................................ 401
Installing tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters ....................................... 401
Registering ID codes ...............................403
Warning light .................................................431
Tires
Chains .............................................................. 310
Checking .......................................................395
If you have a flat tire .................................. 442
Inflation pressure....................................... 408
Information .................................................... 472
Replacing .......................................................405
Rotating tires ................................................ 397
Run-flat tires ..................................... 397, 442
Size.................................................................... 466
Snow tires ......................................................309
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 397
Tire pressure warning system ............. 397
Warning light .................................................431
Top tether strap............................................... 55
Total load capacity ...................................... 460 Towing
Dinghy towing ...............................................167
Emergency towing.................................... 422
Towing eyelet...............................................425
Trailer towing ................................................ 166
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 303
Traction battery (hybrid battery)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
............................................................................. 64
Location ...............................................................61
Specification ................................................. 462
Warning message ........................................ 64
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 303
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 58
Trailer towing ..................................................166
Transmission
Driving mode select switch ................. 298
Hybrid transmission....................................174
M mode ............................................................179
Paddle shift switches ....................... 178, 179
Snow mode..................................................... 177
Trip meters ................................................ 79, 84
Trunk .................................................................... 112
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid................. 115
Internal trunk release lever....................... 117
Power trunk opener and closer ............ 114
Smart access system with push-button
start ................................................................... 115
Trunk closer switch ...................................... 115
Trunk easy closer.......................................... 116
Trunk features ............................................. 348
Trunk grip ......................................................... 116
Trunk lid light................................................... 116
Trunk light ......................................................... 116
Trunk opener main switch........................ 118
Trunk opener switch ................................... 114
Wireless remote control ........................... 115
Trunk lid light .................................................... 116
Trunk light .......................................................... 116
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180