
450 8-1. Specifications
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 *
: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
*
: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with Toyota ge nuine gear oil at the factory. Use Lexus
approved Toyota genuine gear oil or an equi valent of matching qu ality to satisfy the
above specification. Plea se contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
*
: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genu ine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent oil of Electrical system (battery) Open voltage at 68°F (20°C): 12.3 V or higher
(Turn the engine switch off and turn on the head-
lights for 20 to 30 seconds.)
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge 15 A max.
5 A max.
Automatic transmission Fluid capacity *
9.5 qt. (9.0 L, 7.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE■
Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may ca use deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately
damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (AWD models) Oil capacity 0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.62 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity *
Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LL 80 or equivalent
Front differential (AWD models) Oil capacity 0.69 qt. (0.65 L, 0.57 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity *
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent

4518-1. Specifications
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 8
Vehicle specifications matching quality to satisfy th e above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for
further details.
2WD models
AWD models *
: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genu ine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent oil of
matching quality to satisfy th e above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for
further details.
*1
: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 11 2 lbf (500 N, 51 kgf) while
the engine is running.
When performing the brake pedal inspection, also be sure to check that the brake sys-
tem warning light is not illuminated when th e engine is running. (If the brake system Rear differential Oil capacity 0.90 qt. (0.85 L, 0.75 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity *
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Oil capacity 1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity *
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes Pedal clearance *1
4.8 in. (121 mm) Min. *3
4.8 in. (122 mm) Min. *4
Pedal free play 0.04 0.24 in. (1 6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1 mm)
Parking brake indicator *2
When pushing the parking brake switch for 1 to 2
seconds: comes on
When pulling the parking brake switch for 1 to 2
seconds: turns off
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704

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Vehicle specifications Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1 *
that fol-
lows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1 *
below
Production options weight The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assem-
bly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter (Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim
by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s de signated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on the tire The load on an individual ti re that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by twoTire related term Meaning

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

500 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 If the electronic key does not operate
properly....................................................... 433
If the engine will not start .......................430
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
......................................................................... 432
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water
......................................................................... 407
If you have a flat tire .................................. 429
If you lose your keys................................. 432
If you think something is wrong ........... 413
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 443
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................406
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....409
If your vehicle overheats ........................440
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ...............................166
Compartment ............................................. 373
Engine compartment cover ................. 374
Engine switch.................................................164
Fuel pump shut off system ...................... 414
Hood.................................................................. 371
How to start the engine............................164
Identification number ............................... 447
If the engine will not start .......................430
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................406
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............164
Overheating.................................................440
Tachometer ............................................. 73, 76
Engine compartment cover .................... 374
Engine coolant
Capacity ......................................................... 449
Checking ........................................................377
Preparing and checking before winter
........................................................................ 300
Engine coolant temperature gauge 73, 76
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 63
Engine oil
Capacity .........................................................448
Checking ....................................................... 375 Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 300
Warning light ................................................ 416
Engine oil maintenance data ...................377
Engine switch ..................................................164
Auto power off function........................... 166
Changing the engine switch modes . 166
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 406
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 295
Warning light ................................................ 418
Event data recorder (E DR) ............................7 F
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 222
First-aid kit storage belt ..............................341
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system ............ 384
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid
Automatic transmission ......................... 450
Brake ................................................................. 451
Washer ........................................................... 379
Footwell light ...................................................331
Front automatic air conditioning system
............................................................................313
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ......... 222
Front passenger occupant classification
system .............................................................. 40
Front seats
Adjustment ....................................................... 119
Cleaning .......................................................... 361
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 130
Head restraints............................................. 135
Memory recall function............................ 133
Power easy access system .................... 130
Refresh system ..............................................124
Seat heaters ..................................................326
Seat position memory .............................. 130
Seat ventilators ............................................326

504 Alphabetical Index
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Navigation system-linked display.... 84, 87
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6 O
“ODO TRIP” switch ...............................74, 79
Odometer ..................................................74, 79
Odometer and trip meter display
Display items ........................................... 74, 79
“ODO TRIP” switch ............................ 74, 79
Pop-up display.......................................75, 79
Oil
Engine oil .......................................................448
Front differential oil ...................................450
Rear differential oil ......................................451
Opener
Fuel filler door............................................... 189
Hood.................................................................. 371
Trunk ................................................................. 106
Outer foot lights
Location............................................................331
Outside door handle lights........................331
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment..................................................... 140
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) .................250
Folding ................................................................141
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
.......................................................................... 140
Mirror position memory.......................... 130
Outside rear view mirror defoggers
...........................................................................314
RCTA function ............................................ 263
Outside temperature.............................73, 76
Overheating .................................................. 440
P
Paddle shift switches ............................171, 172
Panic mode ....................................................... 98
Panoramic moon roof
Jam protection function............................149 Operation ........................................................147
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking
assist) ............................................................. 257
Parking brake
Operation ........................................................174
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
............................................................................176
Warning light ............................................... 422
Warning message .......................................176
Parking lights
Light switch .....................................................179
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 404
Parking Support Brake function (for
rear-crossing vehicles) .......................... 282
Function ..........................................................282
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians) .....................................270, 286
Function ......................................................... 286
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles)......................... 270
Parking Support Brake function (static
objects) .............................................. 270, 276
Function .......................................................... 276
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
Function ............................................... 204, 215
PCS OFF switch .............................. 207, 217
Warning light .................................................421
Personal lights.................................................331
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 255
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............. 270
Warning message ..................................... 274
Pop Up Hood................................................... 38
Power easy access system ....................... 130
Power outlets ................................................ 345
Power rear seat ..............................................126
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system) .......................................................... 295
Warning light ................................................ 418
Power trunk opener and closer ............. 106
Power windows
Door lock linked window operation ..143
Jam protection function ............................142

5091-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 509Alphabetical Index
Charging system .........................................416
Downshifting ........................................ 172, 173
Drive-Start Control .................................... 417
Electric power steering ........................... 418
Engine ...............................................................416
High coolant temperature ......................415
Intuitive parking assist.................. 263, 420
Low engine oil pressure...........................416
LTA (Lane Tracing Assi st)..........225, 419
Open door............................................ 101, 103
Open window ............................................... 143
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 256
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........... 421
Pop Up Hood ............................................... 417
Pre-collision braking......................204, 216
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 420
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...... 420
Seat belt ................................................. 418, 419
Warning lights.................................................415
ABS .................................................................... 417
Brake hold operated indicator ........... 422
Brake Override System ........................... 417
Brake system .................................................415
Charging system .........................................416
Drive-Start Control .................................... 417
Electric power steering ........................... 418
High coolant temperature ......................415
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator
......................................................................... 420
Low engine oil pressure...........................416
Low fuel level ................................................ 418
LTA indicator .................................................419
Malfunction indicator lamp.....................416
Master warning light ................................ 422
Parking brake indicator .......................... 422
PKSB OFF indicator .................................. 421
Pop Up Hood ............................................... 417
Pre-collision system ................................... 421
RCD OFF indicator ................................. 420
RCTA OFF indicator............................... 420
Seat belt reminder light ................. 418, 419
Slip indicator .................................................. 421 SRS ..................................................................... 416
Tire pressure ................................................. 419
Warning messages ..................................... 425
Warning reflector storage belt................341
Washer
Adding............................................................. 379
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 300
Switch................................................................ 184
Washing and waxing..................................358
Weight
Cargo capacity .............................................162
Load limits .......................................................162
Weight.............................................................446
Wheels
Replacing wheels ........................................ 391
Size ....................................................................452
Window lock switch .....................................144
Windows
Power windows ............................................142
Rear window defogger.............................314
Washer ............................................................ 184
Windshield wiper de-icer ..........................319
Windshield wipers
Position............................................................. 187
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 184
Winter driving tips.......................................300
Wireless remote control
Battery-Saving Function............................ 112
Locking/Unlocking .....................................98
Replacing the battery .............................. 399
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For information regarding the
equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
· Navigation system
· Audio/visual system