2019 LEXUS LS500 interior lights

3375-5. 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.110)■
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 5-6. Using the other interior features
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The power outlet can be used when●
12 V
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode. ●
120 VAC
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
NOTICE■
To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the
power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the
power outlet may cause a short circuit. ■
To prevent the fuse from being blown●
12 V
Do not use an accessory that uses more
than 12 V 10 A.
●
120 VAC
Do not use a 120 VAC appliance that
requires more than 100 W. If a 120 VAC
appliance that consumes more than 100
W is used, the protection circuit will cut
the power supply. ■
To prevent incorrect operation of the
vehicle
When turning the engine switch off,
make sure to disc onnect accessories
designed for charging , such as portable
chargers, power banks, etc. from the
power outlets.
If such an accessory is left connected, the
following may occur: ●
The doors cannot be locked using the
smart access system with push-button
start or wireless remote control. ●
The opening screen will be displayed
on the multi-information display. ●
The interior lights, instrument panel
lights, etc. will illuminate. ■
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged
Do not use the power outlet longer than
necessary when the engine is not run-
ning. ■
Appliances that may not operate
properly (120 VAC)
The following 120 VAC appliances may
not operate properly even if their power
consumption is under 100 W. ●
Appliances with high initial peak watt-
age
●
Measuring devices that process pre-
cise data
●
Other appliances that require an
extremely stable power supply
Sun visors

3475-6. Using the other interior features
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Interior features 1 To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
2 To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.
3 To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide
it backward. 
Front
Slide the cover to open. The vanity light turns on.

Rear
Press the button to open. The vanity light turns on.
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To prevent battery discharge
If the vanity lights remain on when the
engine switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes. The rear door/rear quarter sunshades
can be extended and retracted using
the driver’s power window switch and
Rear Multi Operation Panel. ■
From driver’s seat
Operate the driver’s power window
switch.
Rear quarter sunshade (if
equipped)
Rear door sunshade
1 Extend
2 Retract **
: If the driver’s power window switch is
operated when a rear door sun-
shade/rear quarter sunshade is
retracted or being retracted, the rear
window will open.Vanity mirrors NOTICE■
When not in use
Keep the rear vanity mirror closed. ■
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged
Do not leave the vanity lights on for
extended periods while the engine is
stopped.
Rear door/rear quarter sun-
shades (if equipped)
A
B

366 6-2. Maintenance
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Radiator, con-
denser, inter-
cooler radiator
and intercooler
sub radiator The radiator, con-
denser, intercooler
radiator and inter-
cooler sub radiator
should be free from
foreign objects.
(  P.378)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
(  P.379)
Trunk Items Check points
Battery Check the connec-
tions. (  P.380)
Vehicle interior Items Check points
Accelerator
pedal • The accelerator
pedal should move
smoothly (without
uneven pedal effort
or catching).
Automatic trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism •When parked on a
slope and the shift
position is in P, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?Items Check points
Brake pedal •Does the brake
pedal move
smoothly?
•Does the brake
pedal have appro-
priate clearance
from the floor?
•Does the brake
pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?
Brakes • The vehicle should
not pull to one side
when the brakes are
applied.
•The brakes should
work effectively.
• The brake pedal
should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal
should not get too
close to the floor
when the brakes are
applied.
Head restraints •Do the head
restraints move
smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzz-
ers •Do the indicators
and buzzers function
properly?
Lights • Do all the lights
come on?Items Check points

430 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
 The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting procedures.
(  P.164)
 There may be a malfunction in the
engine immobilizer system.
(  P.63)
 There may be a malfunction in the
shift control system. *
(  P.167, 428) *
: It may not be possible to shift the shift
position from P.
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 The battery may be discharged. NOTICE■
When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly. ■
When driving over bumps
If a vehicle has a flat tire, the vehicle
height will be lower than usual. Ensure
that nothing strikes the bottom of the
vehicle. ■
To avoid damage to the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid seal-
ants, the tire pressu re warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a
liquid sealant is used , contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop as
soon as possible. Make sure to replace
the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter when replacing the tire. (  P.387) If the engine will not start If the engine will not start even
though correct starting procedures
are being followed (  P.164), con-
sider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even
though the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
The starter motor turns over
slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn
does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.

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When trouble arises (  P.435)
 The battery terminal connections
may be loose or corroded.
(  P.380)
The engine starting system may be
malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However, an
interim measure is available to start the
engine. (  P.431)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 One or both of the battery terminals
may be disconnected. (  P.380)
 The battery may be discharged.
(  P.435)
 There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system. Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem
cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the
following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if
the engine switch is functioning nor- mally.
Do not use this starting procedure
except in cases of emergency.
1 Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(  P.174) Parking brake indicator will come on.
2 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode.
3 Press and hold the engine switch
for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using
the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.The starter motor does not turn
over
The starter motor does not turn
over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Starting the engine in an emer-
gency

498 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........75, 79
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 250
Buzzer
Hands off steering wheel alert (LTA)
............................................................. 236, 236 C
Card key ............................................................ 96
Care
Aluminum wheels ..................................... 358
Exterior .......................................................... 358
Interior ...............................................................361
Seat belts..........................................................361
Cargo capacity............................................... 162
Cargo net ....................................................... 340
Center Display ............................................. 306
Chains ............................................................... 301
Child restraint system
Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 49
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 40
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation
method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety
Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Battery precautions ....................... 381, 439
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions................................................ 327
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................146
Panoramic moon roof precautions ... 150
Power window lock switch..................... 144
Power window precautions ................... 143
Rear door child-protectors ................... 103 Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions .............................................................. 400
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Trunk precautions....................................... 104
Child-protectors........................................... 103
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ..................................... 358
Exterior........................................................... 358
Interior .............................................................. 361
Radar sensor .......................................192, 198
Seat belts ......................................................... 361
Clock ................................................ 73, 76, 345
Clock light ........................................................331
Coat hooks..................................................... 344
Coin holder .................................................... 337
Condenser ..................................................... 378
Console box .................................................. 338
Consumption screen ...................................... 91
Cooling system..............................................377
Engine overheating.................................. 440
Cornering lights .............................................. 181
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................... 237, 247
Cup holders ................................................... 337
Current fuel consumption .......................... 82
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features .............................. 466
D
Daytime running light system ................... 179
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors.......................314
Rear window ..................................................314
Windshield ......................................................314
Differential
Front differential oi l............. ...................... 450
Rear differential oil. .................... ........... ...... 451
Dimension ...................................................... 446
Dinghy towing.................................................163

502 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Initialization
Items to initialize .......................................... 481
Maintenance .................................... 364, 377
Power windows............................................ 142
Tire pressure warning system ............ 388
Inside door handle lights ............................331
Inside rear view mirror ................................139
Instrument panel light control ........... 75, 79
Intercooler...................................................... 378
Intercooler coolant
Capacity ......................................................... 449
Checking ........................................................377
Interior lights....................................................331
Front interior light ........................................331
Rear interior light .........................................331
Intuitive parking assist..................... 255, 257
Function .......................................................... 257
Warning message..................................... 259
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack.............................. 371
Jam protection function
Electronic roof sunshade.........................149
Moon roof .......................................................145
Panoramic moon roof...............................149
Power trunk opener and closer .......... 109
Power windows............................................ 142
Rear door sunshade ................................ 347
K
Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button
start ..................................................................... 111
Wireless remote control........................... 98
Keys
Battery-saving function ..............................112
Electronic key ................................................. 96
Engine switch.................................................164
If the electronic key does not operate
properly....................................................... 433 If you lose your keys ................................. 432
Key number plate .........................................96
Keyless entry .......................................... 100, 111
Mechanical key .............................................. 96
Replacing the battery .............................. 399
Warning buzzer ............................................ 112
Wireless remote control ...........................98
Knee airbags .................................................... 29 L
Lane change assist function .................... 225
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
Operation ...................................................... 225
Warning messages................................... 237
Language (multi-information display) ... 85
LATCH anchors ............................................. 53
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system)
.......................................................................... 295
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever ...................................371
Hood lock release lever ...........................371
Internal trunk release lever..................... 109
Shift lever ..........................................................167
Turn signal lever ...........................................173
Wiper lever .................................................... 184
Lexus climate concierge ............................. 311
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)
.......................................................................... 295
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 58
Lexus Safety System + 2.0
Automatic High Beam ............................. 182
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ...................................... 237
LTA(Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................. 215
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......................... 247
Lexus Safety System + A ............................. 191
Automatic High Beam ............................. 182
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................... 237, 247
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)...... 222
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................... 225