
362 6-1. Maintenance and care
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Remove dirt using a water-damp-
ened soft cloth or synthetic chamois.
Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture. ■
Cleaning the areas with satin-finish
metal accents
The metal areas use a layer of real metal for
the surface. It is necessary to clean them
regularly. If dirty area s are left uncleaned for
long periods of time, they may be difficult to
clean.
Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.
Wipe off any excess dirt and dust
with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent. Use a diluted water solution of approxi-
mately 5% neutral wool detergent.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all
remaining traces of detergent.
Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in
a shaded and ventilated area. ■
Caring for leather areas
Lexus recommends cleani ng the interior of
the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain
the quality of the vehicle’s interior.NOTICE■
Preventing damage to leather sur-
faces
Observe the following precautions to
avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces: ●
Remove any dust or dirt from leather
surfaces immediately.●
Do not expose the vehicle to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-
cially during summer.●
Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-
tic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather
surface if the vehicle interior heats up
significantly.■
Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system
may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such
as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also
cause the body to rust. ■
When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens. Also, do not touch the lens. ( P.191,
198)
■
Cleaning the inside of the rear win-
dow●
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the
rear window, as this may cause dam-
age to the rear window defogger
heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean. Wipe
the window in strokes running parallel
to the heater wires or antenna.
●
Be careful not to scratch or damage
the heater wires or antenna. Cleaning the areas with satin-fin-
ish metal accents
Cleaning the leather areas

422 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 ■
Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)
■
Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
■
Master warning light (warning buzzer)
■
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■
Front passenger detection sensor, seat
belt reminder and warning buzzer
●
If luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause th e warning light to
flash and the warning buzzer to sound
even if a passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
●
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-
sor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■
SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the air- bag sensor assembly, Pop Up Hood com-
puter assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (front door), side impact
sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear),
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat
belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sen-
sors), rear seat belt buckle switches (if
equipped), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-
senger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioners, airbags, interconnecting wir-
ing and power sources. ( P.29)
■
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes
on while driving
First check the following:
●
Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●
Is the fuel tank cap loose?Warning light Details/Actions(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
or (flashes)
(Canada) Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light Details/Actions(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning light Details/Actions
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate
that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
P.425

4277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 7
When trouble arises In some situations, the master warning light and warning buzzer may not oper-
ate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning
message.
If a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning message is
displayed, take corrective actio n according to the warning light. ( P.415)*
: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■
Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehi-
cle specifications. ■
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound. ■
If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check the level
of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a
level surface and check to see if the mes-
sage disappears.
■
If “Engine Stoppe d Steering Power
Low” is displayed
This message is displa yed if the engine is
stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel
firmly and operate it using more force than
usual. ■
If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Bat-
tery” is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic
power off function. Next time when starting
the engine, increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain that level for approxi-
mately 5 minutes to recharge the battery. ■
If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately. ●
The LED headlight system ●
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ●
The automatic headlight leveling system ●
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
■
If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable
See Owner's Manual” is displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system is suspended tem-
porarily or until the problem shown in the
message is re solved. (causes and coping
methods: P.196, 202)
■
If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system cannot be used
temporarily. Use the system when it Comes on Does not sound Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electri-
cal components, their cond ition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
Flashes Does not sound Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has
been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to
perform an operation correctlyWarning buzzer *
Warning

4377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 7
When trouble arises connect a negative cable clamp to on the second vehicle and connect the
clamp at the other end of the negative cable to .
Exclusive jump starting terminal (your vehicle)
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the exclusive jump starting
terminal and any mo ving parts as shown in the illustration
7 Start the engine of the second vehi-
cle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the battery of your vehi-
cle.
8 Open and close any of the doors of
your vehicle with the engine switch
off.
9 Maintain the engine speed of the
second vehicle and start the engine
of your vehicle by turning the
engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
10 Once the vehicle’s engine has
started, remove the jumper cables
in the exact reverse order from
which they were connected. 11 Close the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover, and reinstall the fuse
box cover to its original position.
12 Install the service cover.( P.375)
13 Install the engine compartment
cover.
Once the engine starts, have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible. ■
Starting the engine when the battery is
discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-start-
ing.
■
To prevent battery discharge
●
Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the engine is off.
●
Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a C
D
A
B
C
D

4698-2. Customization
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 8
Vehicle specifications *
:If equipped ■
Door lock ( P.100, 104, 433)Route guidance to destina-
tion/street name *
On Off — O — —
Driving support system dis-
play On Off — O — —
Compass *
On Off — O — —
Audio system operation sta-
tus On Off — O — —
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Unlocking using a mechani-
cal key Driver’s door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
step All doors
unlocked in one
step — — — O
Automatic door locking func-
tion Shift position
linked door lock-
ing operation Off
O — — OSpeed linked
door locking
operation
Automatic door unlocking
function Shift position
linked door
unlocking opera-
tion Off
O — — ODriver’s door
linked door
unlocking opera-
tion
Locking/unlocking of the
trunk when all doors are
locked/unlocked On Off — — — OFunction Default setting Customized set-
ting A B C D
A B C D

480 8-2. Customization
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 gency flashers) function settings.●
Some settings can be changed using a
switch or the audio system screen. If a
setting is changed using a switch, the
changed setting will not be reflected on
the audio system screen until the engine
switch is turned of f and then to IGNI-
TION ON mode.■
Clock settings screen
If the clock adjustment screen is displayed
continuously when attempting to change
the clock settings, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.

4971-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 497Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index A
A/C
Air conditioning filter ...............................398
Front automatic air conditioning system
...........................................................................313
Micro dust and pollen filter.....................319
Rear automatic air conditioning system
......................................................................... 323
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 294
Warning light ................................................. 417
Active stabilizer suspension system .... 295
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .. 181
Adaptive Variable Suspension System295
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .. 181
Air conditioning filter ................................. 398
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ...............................398
Front automatic air conditioning system
...........................................................................313
Micro dust and pollen filter.....................319
Rear automatic air conditioning system
......................................................................... 323
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions..................... 31
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 34
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-
tions ...................................................................32
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 34
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 40
General airbag precautions ................... 34
Locations of airbags.................................... 29
Modification and disposal of airbags ..37
Side airbag operating conditions ..........32
Side airbag precautions ............................ 34
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions.......................................................32
Side and curtain shield airbags precau-
tions .................................................................. 34
SRS airbags ..................................................... 29 SRS warning light........................................ 416
Alarm ................................................................... 65
Warning buzzer .......................................... 415
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 55
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start)..........................................111
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 294
Warning light .................................................417
Approach warning...................................... 243
Armrest............................................................ 344
Assist grips ..................................................... 344
Audio system-linked display ...................... 85
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 180
Automatic High Beam ................................182
Automatic light control system................ 179
Automatic transmission .............................. 167
M mode ............................................................ 172
Paddle shift switches ...... .......... ..........171, 172
Snow mode...................................................... 171
Auxiliary boxes ................................... 339, 341
Average fuel economy................................. 82
Average vehicle speed ................................ 82
B
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 404
Battery
Battery checking ....................................... 380
If the battery is discharged ....................435
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 300
Warning light ................................................ 416
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 250
Boost gauge...................................................... 83
Brake
Brake hold ....................................................... 177
Fluid........................................................ 379, 451
Parking brake ................................................174
Warning light ................................................ 415
Brake assist .................................................... 294
Break-in tips.................................................... 155

5031-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 503Alphabetical Index
PCS (Pre-Collision System)................ 204
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......................... 247
License plate lights
Light switch ..................................................... 179
Replacing light bulbs................................404
Light bulbs
Replacing .......................................................404
Lights
Automatic High Beam system..............182
Front interior lights .................................... 332
Front personal lights................................. 333
Headlight switch .......................................... 179
Interior lights...................................................331
Interior lights list............................................331
Rear interior lights ..................................... 332
Rear personal lights.................................. 333
Replacing light bulbs................................404
Trunk lid light................................................. 108
Trunk light....................................................... 108
Turn signal lever ........................................... 173
Vanity lights .................................................. 347
Welcome light illumination control ... 180
Lock steering column ..................................164
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
Operation...................................................... 225
Warning messages .................................. 237
Luggage mats ............................................... 340
M
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................369
General maintenance .............................365
Maintenance data...................................... 446
Maintenance requirements .................. 364
Malfunction indicator lamp .......................416
Master warning light .................................. 422
Menu icons..........................................................81
Meter
Changing the main meter location .....80
Clock .......................................................... 73, 76
Indicators .......................................................... 70
Instrument panel light control ........75, 79 Meter control switches ............................... 81
Meters.........................................................73, 76
Multi-information display ......................... 80
Settings...............................................................85
Units.....................................................................84
Warning lights .............................................. 415
Warning message .....................................425
Micro dust and pollen filter .......................319
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 139
Outside rear view mirror defoggers
............................................................................314
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 140
Vanity mirrors .............................................. 347
Moon roof
Door lock linked moon roof operation
................................................................. 145, 149
Jam protection function ........................... 145
Operation ....................................................... 145
Multi-information display ............................ 80
Audio system-linked display ...................85
Boost gauge ....................................................83
Drive information 1/Drive information 2
............................................................................. 82
Driving information display ...................... 82
Driving support system information dis-
play....................................................................85
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ...................................... 237
Eco Driving Indicator..................................83
Gear Position .................................................84
G-force ..............................................................84
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ......................231
Menu icons ....................................................... 81
Meter control switches ............................... 81
Navigation system-linked display ........84
Pop-up display .............................................. 80
Settings...............................................................85
Suggestion function .....................................86
Tire pressure ............................................... 384
Units.....................................................................84
Warning message .....................................425