2019 LEXUS LS500 fuses

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 5-6. Using the other interior features
Other interior features .............. 343
Garage door opener.................. 350
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior ................................... 358
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior ..................................... 361
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ..... 364
General maintenance ................ 365
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs ............ 368
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
........................................................... 369
Hood................................................... 371
Positioning a floor jack................ 371
Engine compartment.................. 373
Battery .............................................. 380
Tires ................................................... 382
Replacing the tire .......................... 391
Tire inflation pressure ................. 395
Wheels.............................................. 396
Air conditioning filter.................. 398
Electronic key battery ................ 399
Checking and replacing fuses
............................................................ 401
Light bulbs ....................................... 404 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ............................ 406
If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water .............................................. 407
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
.......................................................... 409
If you think something is wrong
............................................................ 413
Fuel pump shut off system .......... 414
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds...................... 415
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 425
If you have a flat tire .................... 429
If the engine will not start .......... 430
If you lose your keys.................... 432
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened .......................................... 432
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly ................................. 433
If the vehicle battery is discharged
.......................................................... 435
If your vehicle overheats ........... 440
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 443
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.) ................................................. 446
Fuel information............................ 4556
Maintenance and care 7
When trouble arises
8
Vehicle specifications

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Maintenance and care Maintenance and care .
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior ................................ 358
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior .................................. 361
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements
........................................................ 364
General maintenance ............. 365
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs ......... 368
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
........................................................ 369
Hood................................................ 371
Positioning a floor jack............. 371
Engine compartment............... 373
Battery ........................................... 380
Tires ................................................ 382
Replacing the tire ....................... 391
Tire inflation pressure .............. 395
Wheels........................................... 396
Air conditioning filter............... 398
Electronic key battery ............. 399
Checking and replacing fuses
......................................................... 401
Light bulbs .................................... 404

3696-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care 6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance Items Parts and tools
Battery condition
(  P.380) •Grease
• Conventional
wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(  P.379) • FMVSS No.116 DOT
3 or SAE J1703
brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT
4 or SAE J1704
brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for
adding brake fluid) Engine/inter-
cooler coolant
level (  P.377) •“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a
similar high quality
ethylene gly-
col-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50%
deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45%
deionized water.
•Funnel (used only for
adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(  P.375) •“Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equiv-
alent
• Rag or paper towel
•Funnel (used only for
adding engine oil)
Fuses (  P.401) •Fuse with same
amperage rating as
original
Radiator, con-
denser, inter-
cooler radiator
and intercooler
sub radiator
(  P.378) Items Parts and tools

4016-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care 1 Turn the engine switch off.
2 Open the fuse box cover. 
Engine compartment: type A fuse
box Remove the service cover (  P.375) and
push the tabs in and lift the lid off.

Engine compartment: type B fuse
box Remove the engine compartment cover
(  P.374) and push the ta bs in and lift the
lid off. 
Driver’s side instrument panel Push the tab in and remove the lid.
Make sure to push the tab in during
removal or installation.

Passenger’s side instrument panel Push the tab in and remove the lid.
Make sure to push the tab in during
removal or installation.

Trunk Remove the luggage mat. (  P.340)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.Checking and replacing
fuses If any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing fuses

4036-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care 
Type D
Normal fuse
Blown fuse ■
After a fuse is replaced●
When installing the lid, make sure that the
tab is installed securely.●
If the lights do not turn on even after the
fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement.●
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.■
If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting
the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING■
To prevent system breakdowns and
vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●
Never use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
●
Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or
equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even
as a temporary fix.
●
Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes. A
B NOTICE■
Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.

5011-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 501Alphabetical Index
Front side marker light
Light switch ..................................................... 179
Replacing light bulbs................................404
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs................................404
Turn signal lever ........................................... 173
Fuel
Capacity ......................................................... 447
Fuel gauge ............................................... 73, 76
Fuel pump shut off system ...................... 414
Information ....................................................455
Refueling ......................................................... 189
Type.................................................................. 447
Warning light ................................................ 418
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy .............................. 82
Current fuel consumption........................ 82
Fuel filler door
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
......................................................................... 432
Refueling ......................................................... 189
Fuel gauge ..................................................73, 76
Fuel pump shut off system..........................414
Fuses .................................................................. 401
G
Garage door opener ................................. 350
Gauges ........................................................73, 76
Gear Position................................................... 84
G-force............................................................... 84
Glove box ....................................................... 336
Glove box light ............................................. 337
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid ...................107
Head restraints ...............................................135
Headlights
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)
............................................................................ 181
Automatic High Beam system..............182
Light switch ..................................................... 179 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 404
Head-up display.............................................. 87
Driving information display area ........... 87
Driving support system display area ..90
Eco Driving Indicator....................................91
HUD (Head-up display) switch ............89
Navigation system-linked display ........ 87
Pop-up display ...............................................90
Settings...............................................................89
Heated steering wheel .............................. 326
Heaters
Front automatic air conditioning system
........................................................................... 313
Heated steering wheel ............................326
Outside rear view mirrors.......................314
Rear automatic air conditioning system
.......................................................................... 323
Seat heaters ..................................................326
Height control
Electronically modulated air suspension
.......................................................................... 292
Hill-start assist control ............................... 295
Hood
Open..................................................................371
Pop Up Hood.................................................38
Hooks
Coat hooks ................................................... 344
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 22
Horn ................................................................... 138
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 89
I
I/M test ............................................................ 368
Identification
Engine.............................................................. 447
Vehicle ............................................................446
Ignition switch (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
Indicators ........................................................... 70

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