2019 LEXUS LS500 differential

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

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

504 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 N
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