
4116-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
1 Turn the power switch off.
2 Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A fuse
box
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B fuse
box
Remove the engine compartment cover
( P.385) and push the tabs 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.350)
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

4267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
■Pop Up Hood warning light (warning buzzer)
■ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The hybrid system;
The electronic engine control system;
The electronic throttle control system; or
The electronic hybrid transmission control system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
The front passenger occupant classification system; or
The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated
The Pop Up Hood system cannot be reused once it has operated.
Have it replaced by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Pop Up Hood system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

4327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving
trips.
If the light does not go off even after several
trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
■Electric power steering system warning
light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes
insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric po wer steering system
warning light may come on and the warning
buzzer may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punc-
tured.
If a tire is punctured: P.439
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the power switch off then turn it to ON
mode. Check if the tire pressure warning
light comes on or blinks.
If the tire pressure wa rning light blinks for
approximately 1 minute then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the tire
pressure warning syst em. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
If the tire pressure warning light comes
on
1 After the temperature of the tires has
lowered sufficiently, check the inflation
pressure of each tire and adjust them to
the specified level.
2 If the warning light does not turn off
even after several minutes have
elapsed, check that the inflation pres-
sure of each tire is at the specified level
and perform initialization. ( P.398)
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure wa rning light may come
on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes
caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■Conditions that the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not function properly
P.395
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system
warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and contact your Lexus dealer.
The vehicle will become extremely
unstable during br aking, and the ABS
system may fail, which could cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
■When the electric power steering
system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the
assist to the power st eering is restricted.
When the light comes on red, the assist
to the power steering is lost and handling
operations of the steering wheel become
extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more
force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Be sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or
serious injury.
●Decelerate to the lowest appropriate
speed as soon as possible. Do not
drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).
●Check and adjust the tire inflation
pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes
on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is prob able that you have
a flat tire. Have the flat tire replaced by
the nearest Lexus dealer.

4467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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4Start the engine of the second vehi-
cle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery of your
vehicle.
5 Open and close any of the doors of
your vehicle with the power switch
off.
6 Maintain the engine speed of the
second vehicle and start the hybrid
system of your vehicle by turning
the power switch to ON mode.
7 Make sure the “READY” indicator
comes on. If the indicator does not
come on, contact your Lexus
dealer.
8 Once the hybrid system has
started, remove the jumper cables
in the exact reverse order from
which they were connected.
Method connecting jumper (or
booster) cables to the exclusive
jump starting terminal
1 Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked. (
P.74)
2 Open the hood. Remove the driver
side engine compartment cover
and fuse box cover. ( P.382,
385)
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
3 Open the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover.
4 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and connect the
clamp on the other end of the positive cab le to on the second vehicle. Then,
A
B

4979-1. For owners
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For owners
■Traitement des ceintures de sécu-
rité
Nettoyez avec un chiffon ou une
éponge humidifiés avec de l'eau savon-
neuse tiède. Vérifiez régulièrement
que les ceintures ne sont pas usées,
effilochées ou entaillées excessive-
ment.
Entretien et soin
ATTENTION
■Détérioration et usure des ceintures
de sécurité
Inspectez le système de ceintures de
sécurité régulière ment. Contrôlez
l'absence de coupures, d'effilochages et
de pièces desserrées. N'utilisez pas une
ceinture de sécurité endommagée avant
qu'elle ne soit remplacée. Une ceinture
de sécurité endommagée ne permet pas
de protéger un occupant de blessures
graves ou mortelles.

5091-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809509Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C Air conditioning filter .............................. 408
Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 323
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 329
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......................................................................... 334
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 302 Warning light ............................................... 426
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) 189
Adaptive Variable Suspension System302
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) 189
Air conditioning filter .................................408
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............................. 408
Front automatic air conditioning system......................................................................... 323
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 329
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......................................................................... 334
Airbags Airbag operating conditions..................... 31
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 34
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions ...................................................................32
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 34
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 40
General airbag precautions ................... 34
Locations of airbags.................................... 29
Modification and disposal of airbags ..37
Side airbag operating conditions ..........32
Side airbag precautions ............................ 34
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions.......................................................32
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 34
SRS airbags ..................................................... 29
SRS warning light ...................................... 426 Alarm ....................................................................73
Warning buzzer ......................................... 424
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 55
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start).......................................123
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 302 Warning light ............................................... 426
Approach warning........................................251
Armrest............................................................ 354
Assist grips ..................................................... 354
Audio system-linked display ...................... 93
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 188
Automatic High Beam ............................... 190
Automatic light control system................187
Auxiliary boxes ................................... 349, 351
Average fuel economy................................. 92
Average vehicle speed ................................ 92
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking ....................................... 390
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....445
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 309
Warning light ...............................................425
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 66
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 258
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 185
Fluid...................................................... 388, 463
Parking brake ............................................... 183
Regenerative braking ................................. 64
Warning light ............................................... 424
Brake assist .................................................... 302
Break-in tips...................................................... 161
Brightness control Instrument panel light control....... 83, 89
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 258

5211-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809521Alphabetical Index
U
USB charging ports.................................... 353
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 357
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 357
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)302
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)...................................................... 303
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 303
Vehicle identification number ................ 458
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 302
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 337
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)302
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ........... 302
W
Warning buzzer
Hands off steering wheel alert (LTA)244
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ................... 236
Warning buzzers ABS .................................................................. 426
Airbags ........................................................... 426
Approach warning......................................251
Brake hold....................................................... 431
Brake Override System ......................... 427
Brake system ............................................... 424
Charging system ....................................... 425
Downshifting ................................................... 181
Drive-Start Control .................................. 427
Electric power steering .......................... 427
Engine ............................................................. 426
High coolant temperature .................... 424
Hybrid system ............................................. 426
Intuitive parking assist.................. 270, 429
Low engine oil pressure......................... 425
LTA (Lane Tracing Assi st)........ 233, 429
Open door...............................................113, 115 Open window .............................................. 155
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 264
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........ 430
Pop Up Hood.............................................. 426
Pre-collision braking ...................... 212, 224
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 429
RCTA (Rear Cross Tra
ffic Alert) ...... 429
Seat belt .............................................. 427, 428
Warning label .................................................. 66
Warning lights............................................... 424 ABS ................................................................... 426
Brake hold operated indicator .............431
Brake Override System ......................... 427
Brake system................................................ 424
Charging system........................................425
Drive-Start Control................................... 427
Electric power steering........................... 427
High coolant temperature..................... 424
Hybrid system overheat warning light..........................................................................425
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator429
Low engine oil pressure.........................425
Low fuel level ............................................... 427
Low traction battery warning light ....425
LTA indicator ............................................... 429
Malfunction indicator lamp ................... 426
Master warning light...................................431
Parking brake indicator ............................431
PKSB OFF indicator ............................... 430
Pop Up Hood.............................................. 426
Pre-collision system................................. 430
RCD OFF indicator.................................. 429
RCTA OFF indicator ............................... 429
Seat belt reminder light............... 427, 428
Slip indicator ................................................ 430
SRS .................................................................... 426
Tire pressure ................................................428
Warning messages ..................................... 434
Warning reflector storage belt................351
Washer Adding............................................................ 389