
494 What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.432)
If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.432)
Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.399)
Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode? When locking the doors, turn the engine
switch off. (
P.166 )
Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle? When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son. The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.113)
Is the child-protector lock set? The rear door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. (
P.103 )
The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.109)
Did you press the engine switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.164)
Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.112)
Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.164)
Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed You lose your keys
The electronic key does not
operate properly
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong The engine does not start

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

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

4991-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 499Alphabetical Index
Display
Center Display............................................306
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ...................................... 237
Head-up display ........................................... 87
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 257
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)...................... 231
Multi-information display ..........................80
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians) ..............................................286
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 267
RCTA .............................................................. 263
Warning message..................................... 425
Distance until next engine oil
change ......................................................74, 79
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 365
Door courtesy lights .....................................331
Door lock
Doors................................................................ 100
Smart access system with push-button
start ..................................................................... 111
Wireless remote control........................... 98
Doors
Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ........................................................... 104
Door closer ................................................... 103
Door glasses .................................................. 142
Door lock........................................................ 100
Open door warning bu zzer ........ 101, 103
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 140
Rear door child-protectors ................... 103
Drive distance .................................................. 82
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 82
Driver’s seat position memory
Driving position memory........................ 130
Memory recall function ............................133
Power easy access system .................... 130
Drive-start control ....................................... 155
Driving
Break-in tips .................................................. 155
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ..................289 Procedures .................................................... 154
Winter drive tips ........................................ 300
Driving information disp lay ........................ 82
Driving position memory........................... 130
Memory recall function............................ 133
Power easy access system .................... 130
Driving range ................................................... 82
Driving support system information display
............................................................................. 85
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 295
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ............................. 237, 247
Warning message .....................................245
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 295
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 294
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 83, 91
Eco Driving Indicator Light ........................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ..................................................... 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 295
Warning light ................................................ 418
Electronic key .................................................. 96
Battery-saving function.............................. 112
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................433
Replacing the battery .............................. 399
Electronic roof sunshade
Jam protection function ........................... 149
Operation ........................................................147
Electronically Controlled Brake System
(ECB) ............................................................ 294
Electronically modulated air suspension
............................................................................291
Emergency flashers .................................... 406
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds.................... 415
If a warning light turns on........................ 415
If a warning message is displayed .....425
If the battery is discharged ....................435

5051-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 505Alphabetical Index
Operation........................................................ 142
Window lock switch .................................. 144
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Function ................................................204, 215
PCS OFF switch .............................. 207, 217
Warning light ................................................. 421 R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range).. 237, 247
Radiator ........................................................... 378
RCD (Rear camera detection) .............. 255
Warning message.....................................268
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
Function .......................................................... 267
RCTA
Function .......................................................... 263
Warning message..................................... 264
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 255
RCTA function ............................................. 264
Rear automatic air conditioning system
.......................................................................... 323
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ......... 263
Rear door sunshades ................................. 347
Rear Multi Operation Panel ...................308
Rear seat position memory .......................134
Rear seats ......................................................... 126
Adjustment...................................................... 126
Head restraints .............................................135
Rear seat position memory .................... 134
Relaxation system........................................ 129
Seat heaters .................................................. 326
Seat ventilators............................................ 326
Rear side marker lights
Light switch ..................................................... 179
Replacing light bulbs................................404
Rear sunshades ............................................ 348
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs................................404
Turn signal lever ........................................... 173
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror..............................139 Outside rear view mirrors...................... 140
Rear window defogger ...............................314
Refueling
Capacity ......................................................... 447
Fuel types ....................................................... 447
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
.......................................................................... 432
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 189
Remote Touch .............................................. 304
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............................. 399
Fuses.................................................................. 401
Light bulbs .................................................... 404
Tires ................................................................... 391
Resetting the message indicating mainte-
nance is required ...................................... 364
Rev indicator .................................................... 78
Rev peak............................................................. 78
Road Sign Assist ...........................................247
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .............................247
Run-flat tires........................................384, 429
S
Seat belt buckle lights ..................................331
Seat belt reminder light.................... 418, 419
Seat belts............................................................ 24
Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt
........................................................................... 361
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 ..........418, 419
Seat belt extender......................................... 25
SRS warning light........................................ 416
Seat heaters ................................................... 326
Seat position memory....................... 130, 134

506 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Seat ventilators ............................................. 326
Seating capacity............................................. 162
Seats
Adjustment............................................. 119, 126
Adjustment precautions ............................ 119
Child seats/child restraint system installa-
tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning...........................................................361
Driving position memory........................ 130
Front seat refresh system......................... 124
Head restraints .............................................135
Power easy access system .................... 130
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Rear seat relaxation system.................... 129
Seat heaters .................................................. 326
Seat position memory .................... 130, 134
Seat ventilators............................................ 326
Secondary Collision Brake ..................... 294
Sensor
Automatic headlight system................... 179
Automatic High Beam system..............182
Inside rear view mirror..............................139
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 257
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 225
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles)...................... 282
Parking Support Brake function (static
objects).........................................................277
Radar sensor.............................. 191, 198, 251
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.......... 185
RCTA .............................................................. 264
Service reminder message ..................... 364
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ............................ 167
Shift lever light ................................................331
Shopping bag hooks .................................. 340
Side airbags ...................................................... 29
Side marker lights
Light switch ..................................................... 179
Replacing light bulbs................................404
Side mirrors
Adjustment..................................................... 140 BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)................. 250
Folding................................................................ 141
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 140
Mirror position memory .......................... 130
RCTA function ............................................263
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 404
Turn signal lever ...........................................173
Side windows .................................................. 142
Smart access system with push-button
start
Antenna location ............................................. 111
Entry functions .............................................. 100
Starting the engine ..................................... 164
Snow mode ....................................................... 171
Snow tires .......................................................300
Spark plug ...................................................... 449
Specifications ................................................ 446
Speedometer ............................................73, 76
Steering lock
Column lock release ................................. 164
Steering lock system warning message
........................................................................... 164
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..................................................... 138
Heated steering wheel ............................326
Meter control switches ............................... 81
Power easy access system .................... 130
Steering wheel position memory........ 130
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 404
Storage features .......................................... 335
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................ 443
Suggestion function....................................... 86
Sun visors ........................................................ 346
Sunshade
Roof.................................................................... 145
Switches
Activating the Automatic High Beam182
Automatic High Beam system ............. 182