2018 LEXUS LS500H airbag

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9Pictorial index Search by illustration
For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicators Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior features Usage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ...................................... 6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ........................................ 29
Pop Up Hood ................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system ................................. 40
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 44
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children........................ 45
Child restraint systems ................. 45
1-3. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ................. 58
Hybrid system precautions ........... 61
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer sy stem ........................ 66
Alarm.................................................... 68
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ..... 72
Gauges and meters (except F
SPORT models) ............................ 77
Gauges and meters (F SPORT
models) .............................................. 81
Multi-information display............. 86
Head-up display ............................... 92 Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................................................ 96
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 104
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 108
Trunk .................................................... 112
Smart access system with push-but-
ton start ............................................ 119
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats........................................ 128
Power rear seat ............................. 135
Driving position memory ........... 139
Rear seat position memory........ 143
Head restraints ............................... 144
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ................................ 147
Inside rear view mirror ............... 148
Outside rear view mirrors......... 149
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows ............................... 151
Moon roof ........................................ 153
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle........................ 158
Cargo and luggage...................... 164
Vehicle load limits......................... 166
Trailer towing.................................. 1661
For safety and security
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Vehicle status information and
indicators 3
Before driving
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Driving

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98-2. Customization
Customizable features................ 481
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ........................... 495
9-1. For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S.
owners ........................................... 498
Seat belt instructions for Canadian
owners (in French).................... 498
SRS airbag instructions for Cana-
dian owners (in French).......... 500
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ...
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Alphabetical Index......................... 5119
For owners
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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Please note that this manual applies to
all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanat ions for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this man-
ual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Lexus policy
of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehi-
cle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and
equipment.
Approximately five hours after the
hybrid system is turned off, you may
hear sound coming from under the
vehicle for several minutes. This is the
sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a mal-
function.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare
parts and accessories for Lexus vehi-
cles are currently available in the mar-
ket. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not
responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any dam-
age they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Lexus
vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified
with non-genuine Lexus products.
Modification with non-genuine Lexus
products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even vio-
late governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modifica-
tion may not be covered under war-
ranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way
radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as:
 Hybrid system
 Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
 Lexus Safety System+A
 Lexus Safety System+
 Anti-lock brake system
 Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
agement
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus
dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installa-
tion of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the For your information Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turn-
ing off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and modifi-
cation of your Lexus Installation of a mobile two-way radio
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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) ics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and pas-
senger safety belts were buck-
led/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, spe-
cial equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In
addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
 Disclosure of the EDR data
Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in
an EDR to a third party except when: • An agreement from the vehicle’s owner
(or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is
obtained
• In response to an official request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Lexus may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle
safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for
research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
The SRS airbag, seat belt pretensioner
devices and Pop Up Hood system in
your Lexus contain explosive chemi-
cals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the
airbags, seat belt pretensioners and
Pop Up Hood micro gas generators
left as they are, this may cause an acci-
dent such as fire. Be sure to have the
systems of the SRS airbag, seat belt
pretensioner and Pop Up Hood micro
gas generators removed and disposed
of by a qualified service shop or by
your Lexus dealer before you scrap
your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-
ouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may
contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pre- Scrapping of your Lexus
Perchlorate Material

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) ■ Interior
SRS airbags.................................................................................................................P.2 9
Floor mats ....................................................................................................................P .22
Front seats .................................................................................................................P.1 28
Head restraints ........................................................................................................ P.144
Seat belts ..................................................................................................................... P.24
Inside lock buttons ................................................................................................... P.110
Console box.............................................................................................................P.346
Cup holders .............................................................................................................P.345
Assist grips .............................................................................................................. P.352
Coat hooks .............................................................................................................. P.352
Rear Multi Operation Panel *1
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Rear seat entertainment system *1, 2
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For safety and security For safety and security .
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ................................. 22
For safe driving.............................. 23
Seat belts .......................................... 24
SRS airbags .................................... 29
Pop Up Hood ................................ 38
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system .............................. 40
Exhaust gas precautions ........... 44
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children..................... 45
Child restraint systems .............. 45
1-3. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features .............. 58
Hybrid system precautions ....... 61
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer sy stem ..................... 66
Alarm................................................. 68

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Location of the SRS airbags
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SRS front airbags
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from
impact with interior components
SRS knee airbags
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection 
SRS side and curtain shield airbags
SRS front side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants
SRS rear side airbags
Can help protect the torso of o ccupants in the rear outer seats
SRS curtain shield airbagsSRS airbags The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe
impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together
with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
SRS airbag system
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