2019 LEXUS LS500 oil level

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

692-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights (U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light *1

(  P.415)(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light *1

(  P.415)(yellow)
Brake system warning light *1

(  P.415)
High coolant temperature
warning light *2
(  P.415)
Charging system warning
light *2
(  P.416)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light *2
(  P.416)(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp *1

(  P.416)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp *1

(  P.416)
SRS warning light *1
(  P.416)
Pop Up Hood warning light *1

(  P.417)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light *1
(  P.417)
(Canada)
ABS warning light *1
(  P.417)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light *2
(  P.417) (red)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
(  P.418)(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
(  P.418)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.418)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(  P.418)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights *3
(  P.419)
Tire pressure warning light *1

(  P.419)(orange)
LTA indicator (  P.419)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator *1
(if equipped) (  P.420)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator *1
(if
equipped) (  P.420)
(flashes)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) (  P.420)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator *1
(if
equipped) (  P.421)
(flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light *1
(  P.421)
Slip indicator *1
(  P.421)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.) Parking brake indicator
(  P.422)

234 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 cle speed is less than approximately 32
mph (50 km/h) when the lane center-
ing function is operating. *2
: Boundary between asphalt and the side
of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb●
Steering assist function
This function operates when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are me t in addition to the
operation conditions for the lane depar-
ture alert function.
•Setting for “Steering Assist” in of the
multi-information display is set to “ON”.
(  P.80)
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated
by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a
steering force level su itable for changing
lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not oper-
ating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning is not
displayed. (  P.236)●
Vehicle sway warning function
This function operates when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in of the
multi-information display is set to “ON”.
(  P.80)
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph
(50 km/h) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8
ft. (3 m) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected.
(  P.237)
●
Lane centering function
This function operates when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” and “Lane
Center” in of the multi-information
display are set to “ON”. (  P.80)
• This function recognizes white (yellow)
lane lines or the position of a preceding
vehicle (except when the preceding vehi-
cle is small, such as a motorcycle).
• The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is operating in vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 10
to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is not being driven around a
sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected.
(  P.237)
• Vehicle does not ac celerate or deceler-
ate by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a
steering force level su itable for changing
lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not oper-
ating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning is not
displayed. (  P.236)
• The driver has one or both hands on the
steering wheel.
• The vehicle is being driven in the center
of a lane.
• Steering assist function is not operating. ●
Lane change assist fu nction (vehicles with
Lexus Safety System + A)
This function will operate when all of the
following conditions are met:
• The lane centering function is operating.
• “Lane Change Assist” is set to “ON” in
of the multi-information dis-
play.(  P.80)
• The vehicle speed is between approxi-
mately 57 and 85 mph (90 and 140
km/h).
• White (yellow) lane lines are detected by
the system.
• A broken white line is detected between
your vehicle and the lane toward which
the turn signal is operated.
• The turn signal lever is held partway (lane
change position) for approximately 1 sec-
ond.
• A vehicle is not overtaking your vehicle
or detected in the lane toward which the
turn signal is operated.
• The vehicle is being driven straight or
around a slight curve.
• The vehicle is not a ccelerating or decel-
erating more than a certain amount.
• The steering wheel is not being turned
sufficiently to perf orm a lane change.

300 4-6. Driving tips
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 4-6.Driving tips
 Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures. •Engine oil
• Engine coolant
•Washer fluid
 Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires. *
Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires. *
: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-
cles with front and rear tires of differing
sizes.Winter driving tips Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of
vehicle control and cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●
Use tires of the specified size.
●
Maintain the recommended level of air
pressure. ●
Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120
km/h), regardless of the type of snow
tires being used. ●
Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels. ■
When installing tire chains
Before installing tire chains, make sure to
disable all functions of the vehicle height
control of the electronically modulated
air suspension. Otherwise, the vehicle
height may change while installing the
tire chains and part or your body may be
caught under the vehicle, possibly caus-
ing injury. (  P.293)■
Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury. ●
Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-
ever is lower. ●
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces
or over potholes. ●
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden br aking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
●
Slow down sufficiently before entering
a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
●
Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
system.

3656-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care 3 Press or to select “Scheduled
Maintenance” and then press .
4 Press or to select “Yes” and
then press .
A message will be displayed on the
multi-information disp lay when the reset
procedure has been completed.
You can perform some maintenance
procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage. The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warra nty coverage, refer
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.Do-it-yourself maintenance General maintenance Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in
the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to
the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice. WARNING■
If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there
is adequate ventilati on before perform-
ing maintenance checks.
Engine compartment Items Check points
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
(  P.379)
Engine/inter-
cooler coolant Is the engine/inter-
cooler coolant at the
correct level?
(  P.377)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
(  P.375)
Exhaust system There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.

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

3736-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Fuse boxes (  P.401)
Engine oil filler cap (  P.376)
Engine coolant reservoir (  P.377)
Intercooler coolant reservoir (  P.377)
Engine oil level dipstick (  P.375)
Brake fluid reservoir (  P.379)
Washer fluid tank (  P.379)
Radiator (  P.378)
Intercooler radiator (  P.378)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (  P.378)
Intercooler sub radiator (  P.378)For AWD models:
The engine oil level dipstick is locate d on the opposite side of the engine.Engine compartment
Components
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L

3756-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care ■
Removing the service cover
1 Pull up the passenger side end of
the rubber strip to disengage it
from the vehicle body.
2 Remove the service cover.Push the tabs and lift away the service
cover.
■
Installing the service cover
1 Install the service cover.Make sure to engage the claws on the
windshield side of the service cover when
installing the service cover. 2 Engage the rubber strip to the vehi-
cle body.
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick. ■
Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level ground.
After warming up the engine and
turning it off, wait more than 5 min-
utes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
 2WD models
 AWD modelsService cover NOTICE■
Checking the service cover after
installation
Make sure that the cover is securely
installed in its original position.
Checking and adding the engine
oil