2018 LEXUS LS500H fuses

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 5-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features............... 343
Trunk features................................ 348
5-6. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............... 351
Garage door opener.................. 358
Lexus Enform Safety Connect
........................................................... 364
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior ................................... 370
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior .................................... 373
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ..... 378
General maintenance ................ 379
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs ............ 382
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
........................................................... 383
Hood.................................................. 385
Positioning a floor jack............... 385
Engine compartment.................. 387
12-volt battery................................ 393
Tires ................................................... 395
Replacing the tire ......................... 405
Tire inflation pressure ................. 408
Wheels............................................... 410
Air conditioning filter.................... 411
Electronic key battery ................. 413
Checking and replacing fuses
............................................................ 414 Light bulbs......................................... 417
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 420
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ............................ 420
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
........................................................... 422
If you think something is wrong
.......................................................... 426
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds...................... 427
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 437
If you have a flat tire ..................... 442
If the hybrid syst em will not start
.......................................................... 443
If you lose your keys.................... 444
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened .......................................... 445
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly ................................. 445
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
.......................................................... 447
If your vehicle overheats ........... 453
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 457
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.) ................................................. 460
Fuel information
. ........................... 470
Tire information ............................. 4726
Maintenance and care 7
When trouble arises
8
Vehicle specifications

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Maintenance and care Maintenance and care .
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior ................................ 370
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior ................................. 373
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements
........................................................ 378
General maintenance ............. 379
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs ......... 382
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
........................................................ 383
Hood............................................... 385
Positioning a floor jack............ 385
Engine compartment............... 387
12-volt battery............................. 393
Tires ................................................ 395
Replacing the tire ...................... 405
Tire inflation pressure .............. 408
Wheels............................................ 410
Air conditioning filter................. 411
Electronic key battery .............. 413
Checking and replacing fuses
......................................................... 414
Light bulbs ..................................... 417

3836-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care 6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance Items Parts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
( → P.393) •Grease
• Conventional
wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( → P.391) • FMVSS No.116 DOT
3 or SAE J1703
brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT
4 or SAE J1704
brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for
adding brake fluid) Engine/power
control unit cool-
ant level
( → P.390) •“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a
similar high quality
ethylene gly-
col-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50%
deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45%
deionized water.
•Funnel (used only for
adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( → P.388) •“Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equiv-
alent
• Rag or paper towel
•Funnel (used only for
adding engine oil)
Fuses ( → P.414) •Fuse with same
amperage rating as
original
Radiator and con-
denser ( → P.391) ⎯Items Parts and tools

414 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 1 Turn the power switch off.
2 Open the fuse box cover. 
Engine compartment: type A fuse
box Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.

Engine compartment: type B fuse
box Remove the engine compartment cover
( → P.388) and push the ta bs in and lift the
lid off.WARNING■
Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by
a child, they can cause choking. Keep
away from children. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE■
When replacing the battery
Use a flathead screwdriver of appropri-
ate size. Applying excessive force may
deform or damage the cover. ■
For normal operation after replacing
the battery
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidents: ●
Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to
rust.●
Do not touch or move any other com-
ponent inside the remote control.●
Do not bend either of the battery ter-
minals. Checking and replacing
fuses If any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing fuses

416 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 
Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse 
Type B
Normal fuse
Blown fuse 
Type C
Normal fuse
Blown fuse 
Type D
Normal fuse
Blown fuse ■
After a fuse is replaced ●
When installing the lid, make sure that the
tab is installed securely. ●
If the lights do not turn on even after the
fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ●
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting
the wiring harness from damage.A
B
A
B
A
B WARNING■
To prevent system breakdowns and
vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●
Never use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
●
Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or
equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even
as a temporary fix.
●
Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes. A
B

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Maintenance and care ■
LED Lights
The lights consist of a number of LEDs. If
any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer to have the light
replaced. ■
Condensation build-up on the inside of
the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the
inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer for more information in the following
situations: ●
Large drops of water have built up on the
inside of the lens. ●
Water has built up inside the headlight.NOTICE■
Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
Light bulbs If any lights burn out, have it
replaced by your Lexus dealer.

5151-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 515Alphabetical Index
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ..............................88
Current fuel consumption........................88
Fuel filler door
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
......................................................................... 445
Refueling ..........................................................194
Fuel gauge ...................................................77, 81
Fuses ...................................................................414 G
Garage door opener .................................358
Gauges .........................................................77, 81
Gear Position................................................... 89
G-force............................................................... 89
Glove box ....................................................... 344
Glove box light ............................................. 345
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid .................... 115
Head restraints ...............................................144
Headlights
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)
...........................................................................187
Automatic High Beam system............. 188
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Head-up display.............................................. 92
Driving information display area........... 92
Driving support system display area .. 95
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 94
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 96
Navigation system-linked display ........ 92
Pop-up display............................................... 95
Settings .............................................................. 94
Heated steering wheel .............................. 336
Heaters
Front air conditioning system .............. 323
Heated steering wheel............................ 336
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 324
Rear air conditioning system ............... 333 Seat heaters ..................................................336
Height control
Electronically modulated air suspension
......................................................................... 300
High-voltage components ........................... 61
Hill-start assist control ............................... 303
Hood
Open............................................................... 385
Pop Up Hood.................................................38
Hooks
Coat hooks ...................................................352
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 22
Horn .................................................................... 147
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 94
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location ...............................................................61
Specification ................................................. 462
Warning message ........................................ 64
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
............................................................................. 64
Hybrid system .................................................. 58
Emergency shut off system...................... 64
Energy monitor/consumption screen96
EV drive mode.............................................. 172
High voltage components .........................61
Hybrid system precautions........................61
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 443
Overheating .................................................454
Power (ignition) switch ............................ 168
Regenerative braking .................................59
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 168
Vehicle proximity noti fication system.60
Hybrid System Indicator............. 78, 83, 96
Hybrid transmission...................................... 174
M mode ............................................................179
Paddle shift switches ....................... 178, 179
Snow mode..................................................... 177
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 307
I
I/M test ............................................................ 382

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