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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ...................................... 6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ........................................ 29
Pop Up Hood ................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system ................................. 40
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 44
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children........................ 45
Child restraint systems ................. 45
1-3. Lexus Enform
Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 58
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ......... 63
Alarm.................................................... 65
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .... 68
Gauges and meters (except F
SPORT models) ........................... 73
Gauges and meters (F SPORT
models) ............................................. 76
Multi-information display............. 80
Head-up display .............................. 87
Fuel consumption information ..... 91 3-1. Key information
Keys ....................................................... 96
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 100
Trunk .................................................. 104
Smart access system with push-but-
ton start ............................................. 111
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.......................................... 119
Power rear seat .............................. 126
Driving position memory ........... 130
Rear seat position memory........ 134
Head restraints .............................. 135
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 138
Inside rear view mirror ............... 139
Outside rear view mirrors......... 140
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows .............................. 142
Moon roof ........................................ 145
Panoramic moon roof .................. 147
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle........................ 154
Cargo and luggage...................... 160
Vehicle load limits.......................... 162
Trailer towing.................................. 163
Dinghy towing ................................ 1631
For safety and security
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Vehicle status information and
indicators 3
Before driving
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Driving

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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
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Vehicle specifications

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810Pictorial index ■ Exterior
Doors .......................................................................................................................... P.100
Locking/unlocking ............................................................................................................ P. 100
Opening/closing the side windows ............................................................................P.142
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................ P.433
Warning lights/warning messages ................................................................. P.415, 425
Trunk .......................................................................................................................... .P.104
Opening from inside the cabin .................................................................................... P.106
Opening from outside ..................................................................................................... P.107
Opening by using the mechanical key .................................................................... P.433
Warning lights/warning messages ................................................................. P.415, 425
Outside rear view mirrors....................................................................................P.140
Adjusting the mirror angle ............................................................................................. P.140
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ .. P.141
Driving position memory ................................................................................................ P.130
Defogging the mirrors ..................................................................................................... P.313
Windshield wipers ..................................................................................................P.184 A
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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Precautions for winter season .. .................................................................................. P.300
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) *
.................................................. P.318
Precautions for car wash ...............................................................................................P.359
Fuel filler door ..........................................................................................................P.189
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .189
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.447
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.382
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................................................................... P.382, 452
Winter tires/tire chains ................................................................................................. P.300
Checking/rotation/tire pressu re warning system..............................................P.382
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .429
Hood ........................................................................................................................... P.371
Opening ........................................................................................................................ .........P.371
Engine compartment cover ......................................................................................... P.374
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.448
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.440
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.425
Headlights/cornering lights ................................................................................ P.179
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.179
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.173
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.179
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control .................................................................................................... P. 295
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.179
Back-up lights
Changing the shift position to R....................................................................................P.167
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.179 *
:If equipped Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.404) E
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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 ■ Instrument panel
Engine switch ........................................................................................................... P.164
Starting the engine/changing the modes ......... ........................................................P.164
Emergency stop of the engine ........................ ............................................................P.406
When the engine will not start .....................................................................................P.430
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.425
Shift lever................................................................................................................... P .167
Changing the shift position ............................................................................................ P.169
Precautions for towing ...................................................................................................P.409
Meters .................................................................................................................. P.73, 7 6
Reading the meters/adjusting the instru ment panel light........... P.73, 75, 76, 79
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.68
When a warning light turns on ..................................................................................... P.415
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.80
Display ........................................................................................................................ ..............P.80
When a warning message is displayed.................................................................... P.425
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.174 A
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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Applying/releasing the parking brake.......................................................................P.174
Precautions for winter season .. .................................................................................... P.301
Warning buzzer/messages.......................................................................................... P.425
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.173
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.179
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lig hts/daytime running lights
............................................................................................................................... .....................P.179
AHB (Automatic High Beam)...................................................................................... P.182
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................P.184
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.184
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.3 79
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.425
Emergency flasher switch ...................................................................................P.406
Hood lock release lever ........................................................................................ P.371
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch...... ............ .............. .......... ............P.138
Adjustment ........................................................................................................................... P.138
Driving position memory ................................................................................................ P.130
Air conditioning system ........................................................................................P.313
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.313
Rear window defogger.................................................................................................... P.313
Audio system *
Brake hold switch .................................................................................................... P.177
Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.110 *
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231-1. For safe use
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 1
For safety and security
Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and
so that you do not have to lean for-
ward to steer. ( P.119)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. ( P.119)
Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears.
( P.135)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
( P.24) Make sure that all occupants are wear-
ing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle. ( P.24)
Use a child restraint system appropri-
ate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belt. ( P.45)
Make sure that you can see backward
clearly by adjusting the inside and out-
side rear view mirrors properly.
( P.139, 140)For safe driving For safe driving, adjust the seat and
mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.
Correct driving posture
WARNING
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For safe driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. A
B
C
D ●
Do not adjust the position of the
driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. ●
Do not place a cushion between the
driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct pos-
ture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and
head restraint. ●
Do not place anything under the front
seats.
Objects placed under the front seats
may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in
place. This may lead to an accident
and the adjustment mechanism may
also be damaged. ●
Always observe the legal speed limit
when driving on public roads. ●
When driving over long distances, take
regular breaks before you start to feel
tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while
driving, do not force yourself to con-
tinue driving and take a break immedi-
ately.
Correct use of the seat belts
Adjusting the mirrors

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 When the vehicle speed reaches
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher, the seat belts will retract slightly
to remove any slack.
If the system determines that a collision
is unavoidable, the front seat belts will
retract before the collision. ( P.205)■
Pre-collision seat belts with comfort
function
A motor sound may be heard when a front
seat belt is released or a front door is
opened. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
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Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.466) WARNING●
Do not place anything, such as a cush-
ion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s
weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight
properly. As a result , the seat belt pre-
tensioner for the front passenger’s seat
may not activate in the event of a colli-
sion.●
If the pretensioner has activated, the
SRS warning light will come on. In that
case, the seat belt cannot be used
again and must be replaced at your
Lexus dealer.
Pre-collision seat belts with com-
fort function (front seats of vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
A)