
4377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809
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When trouble arises
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Shift into P to Restart” is dis-
played
This message is displayed when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge has
become extremely low because the vehicle
has been left with the N shift position
selected for a certain amount of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P and
restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift Is in N Release Accelerator
Before Shifting” is displayed
The accelerator pedal has been depressed
when the shift position is in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift position to D or R.
■If “Depress Brake When Vehicle Is
Stopped Hybrid Syst em May Overheat”
is displayed
The message may be displayed when the
accelerator pedal is depressed to hold the
vehicle while the vehicle is stopped on an
incline, etc. The hybrid system may over-
heat. Release the accelerator pedal and
depress the brake pedal.
■If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Bat-
tery” is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic
power off function. Next time when starting
the hybrid system, operate the hybrid sys-
tem for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery.
■If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
●The LED headlight system
●AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
●The automatic headlight leveling system
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable
See Owner's Manual” is displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system is suspended tem-
porarily or until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. (causes and coping methods:
P.204, 210)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system cannot be used
temporarily. Use the system when it
becomes available again.
■If “Front Camera Unav ailable” or “Front
Camera Unavailable See Owner's
Manual” is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.204, 210, 430)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played
Indicates that all maintenance according to
the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the message has been
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P.375)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the main tenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all mainte nance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.375)

4878-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
*2: If equipped
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) and FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)* ( P.212,
223, 230)
*:If equipped
■LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (vehicle s with Lexus Safety System + A) (P.233)
■LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (vehicles with Lexus Safety System + 2.0)
( P.233)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
and FCTA functionOnOff—O——
Adjust alert timingMiddleFar—O——Near
Pedestrian alert* and FCTA
functionOnOff—O——
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Lane centering functionOnOff—O——
Steering assist functionOnOff—O——
Lane change assist functionOnOff—O——
Alert typeSteering wheel vibrationBuzzer—O——
Alert sensitivityHighStandard—O——
Vehicle sway warning func-
tionOnOff—O——
Vehicle sway warning sensi-
tivityStandardHigh—O——Low
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Lane centering functionOnOff—O——
Steering assist functionOnOff—O——
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD

5111-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809511Alphabetical Index
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 265
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 239
Multi-information display .......................... 90
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) .............................................. 294
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 275
RCTA ................................................................ 271
Warning message..................................... 434
Distance until next engine oil change .................................................... 83, 88
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 376
Door courtesy lights .....................................341
Door lock Doors...................................................................112
Smart access system with push-button start .................................................................. 123
Wireless remote control........................... 110
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 116
Door closer ..................................................... 115
Door glasses ..................................................154
Door lock...........................................................112
Open door warning buzzer ...........113, 115
Outside rear view mirrors ......................152
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 115
Drive distance .................................................. 92
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 92
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory......................... 142
Memory recall function ............................145
Power easy access system ..................... 142
Drive-start control ......................................... 161
Driving Break-in tips .................................................... 161
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch .................. 297
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 307
Procedures .................................................... 160
Winter drive tips.........................................309
Driving information display .......................... 91 Driving position memory............................ 142
Memory recall function............................ 145
Power easy access system .....................142
Driving range ................................................... 92
Driving support system information display ............................................................................. 93
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 302
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................245, 255Warning message .....................................253
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 302
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 302
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Elapsed time ..................................................... 92
Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 63
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 302 Warning light ............................................... 427
Electronic key ................................................ 108 Battery-saving function.............................124
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................443
Replacing the battery .............................. 409
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 302
Electronically modulated air suspension .......................................................................... 298
Emergency flashers ......................................416
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................... 424
If a warning light turns on....................... 424
If a warning message is displayed ..... 434
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....445
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................443
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
.......................................................................... 442
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 440
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ............................................................................417

514Alphabetical Index
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Paddle shift switches ........................ 180, 181
Snow mode .................................................... 179
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 307
I
I/M test ............................................................ 379
Identification Engine .............................................................459
Vehicle ............................................................458
Ignition switch (power switch) .................170 Auto power off function ........................... 173
Changing the power switch modes .. 172
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................................................416
Immobilizer system .......................................... 71
Indicators ........................................................... 78
Initialization Items to initialize ......................................... 494
Maintenance .................................... 375, 387
Power windows............................................154
Tire pressure warning system .............398
Inside door handle lights ............................341
Inside rear view mirror ................................. 151
Instrument panel light control .......... 83, 89
Interior lights....................................................341 Front interior light ........................................341
Rear interior light .........................................341
Intuitive parking assist.....................263, 265 Function .......................................................... 265
Warning message..................................... 267
J
JackPositioning a floor jack............................ 382
Jam protection function Moon roof ....................................................... 157
Power trunk opener and closer .............121
Power windows............................................154
Rear door sunshade ................................ 357
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ..................................................................123
Wireless remote control ........................... 110
Keys Battery-saving function.............................124
Electronic key ...............................................108
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......................................................443
If you lose your keys ................................. 442
Key number plate .......................................108
Keyless entry ......................................... 112, 123
Mechanical key ............................................ 108
Power switch................................................. 170
Replacing the battery .............................. 409
Warning buzzer ...........................................124
Wireless remote control ........................... 110
Knee airbags .................................................... 29
L
Lane change assist function .................... 233
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Operation ...................................................... 233
Warning messages...................................245
Language (multi-information display) ... 94
LATCH anchors ............................................. 53
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .......................................................................... 303
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .................................382
Hood lock release lever .........................382
Internal trunk release lever....................... 121
Shift lever ..........................................................176
Turn signal lever .......................................... 182
Wiper lever .....................................................192
Lexus climate concierge ............................321
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH) .......................................................................... 303
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 58

5151-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809515Alphabetical Index
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 Automatic High Beam ............................. 190
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 245
LTA(Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 233
PCS (Pre-Collision System)................ 223
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......................... 255
Lexus Safety System + A ............................199 Automatic High Beam ............................. 190
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........................245, 255
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ..... 230
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 233
PCS (Pre-Collision System).................. 212
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......................... 255
License plate lights Light switch .....................................................187
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 414
Light bulbs Replacing ......................................................... 414
Lights Automatic High Beam system............. 190
Front interior lights .................................... 342
Front personal lights................................. 342
Headlight switch ..........................................187
Interior lights................................................... 341
Interior lights list............................................341
Rear interior lights ..................................... 342
Rear personal lights.................................. 342
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 414
Trunk lid light..................................................120
Trunk light........................................................120
Turn signal lever ...........................................182
Vanity lights .................................................. 357
Welcome light illumination control ... 188
Lock steering column ................................... 171
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) Operation...................................................... 233
Warning messages .................................. 245
Luggage mats ............................................... 350
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ................ 380
General maintenance ............................. 376
Maintenance data ..................................... 458
Maintenance requirements ..................375
Malfunction indicator la mp ..................... 426
Master warning light ....................................431
Menu icons........................................................ 90
Meter Changing the main meter location......89
Clock........................................................... 81, 85
Hybrid System Indicator .................. 82, 87
Indicators........................................................... 78
Instrument panel light control....... 83, 89
Meter control switches ................................91
Meters......................................................... 81, 85
Multi-information display ..........................90
Settings............................................................... 94
Units..................................................................... 93
Warning lights ............................................. 424
Warning message ..................................... 434
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 329
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............................... 151
Outside rear view mirror defoggers324
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 152
Vanity mirrors ..............................................357
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation............................................................................157
Jam protection function ............................157
Operation ....................................................... 156
Multi-information display ............................ 90 Audio system-linked display ................... 93
Drive information 1/Drive information 2............................................................................. 92
Driving information display ........................91
Driving support system information dis- play.................................................................... 93

516Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 245
Energy monitor.............................................. 101
Gear Position ................................................. 93
G-force.............................................................. 93
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 239
Menu icons ...................................................... 90
Meter control switches ................................ 91
Navigation system-linked display ........ 93
Pop-up display............................................... 90
Settings .............................................................. 94
Suggestion function..................................... 95
Tire pressure ................................................ 394
Units .................................................................... 93
Warning message..................................... 434
N
Navigation system-linked display.... 93, 96
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
“ODO TRIP” switch ............................. 83, 89
Odometer ................................................ 83, 88
Odometer and trip meter display Display items ......................................... 83, 88
“ODO TRIP” switch ...........................83, 89
Pop-up display......................................83, 89
Oil Engine oil .......................................................460
Front differential oil ................................... 463
Rear differential oil .................................... 463
Opener Fuel filler door................................................ 197
Hood................................................................ 382
Trunk ................................................................... 118
Outer foot lights Location............................................................ 341
Outside door handle lights........................341
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment......................................................152
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) .................258 Folding.............................................................. 153
Linked mirror functi
on when reversing
........................................................................... 152
Mirror position memory ...........................142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers324
RCTA function .............................................. 271
Outside temperature............................. 81, 85
Overheating .................................................. 450
P
Paddle shift switches .......................... 180, 181
Panic mode ....................................................... 110
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ............................................................. 265
Parking brake Operation ....................................................... 183
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer........................................................................... 184
Warning light .................................................431
Warning message ...................................... 184
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 187
Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) .......................... 290Function ......................................................... 290
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ..................................... 278, 294Function .......................................................... 294
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)......................... 278
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ..............................................278, 284Function ..........................................................284
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ................................................ 212, 223
PCS OFF switch ..............................215, 225
Warning light .............................................. 430
Personal lights.................................................341
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 263
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............. 278 Warning message .....................................282

518Alphabetical Index
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Road Sign Assist .......................................... 255
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 255
Run-flat tires........................................394, 439
S
Seat belt buckle lights . .................................341
Seat belt reminder ligh t.................. 427, 428
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................................................................... 371
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 ....... 427, 428
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
SRS warning light ...................................... 426
Seat heaters ................................................... 337
Seat position memory........................ 142, 146
Seat ventilators ............................................. 337
Seating capacity............................................ 168
Seats Adjustment.............................................131, 138
Adjustment precautions ............................ 131
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning........................................................... 371
Driving position memory......................... 142
Front seat refresh system.........................136
Head restraints ............................................. 147
Power easy access system ..................... 142
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Rear seat relaxation system......................141
Seat heaters .................................................. 337
Seat position memory .....................142, 146
Seat ventilators............................................ 337
Secondary Collision Brake ..................... 302 Sensor
Automatic headlight system .................. 187
Automatic High Beam system ............. 190
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 151
Intuitive parking assist ..............................265
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................... 233
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ..................... 290
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ....................................................... 285
Radar sensor .........................199, 206, 259
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 193
RCTA............................................................... 272
Service plug ...................................................... 66
Service reminder message ..................... 375
Shift lever Hybrid transmission....................................176
Shift lever light ................................................341
Shopping bag hooks ..................................350
Side airbags ...................................................... 29
Side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 187
Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Side mirrors Adjustment ..................................................... 152
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)................. 258
Folding.............................................................. 153
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 152
Mirror position memory ...........................142
RCTA function .............................................. 271
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Turn signal lever .......................................... 182
Side windows ..................................................154
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location ..........................................123
Entry functions ................................................ 112
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 170
Snow mode ...................................................... 179
Snow tires ....................................................... 309

5191-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809519Alphabetical Index
Spark plug ........................................................461
Specifications ................................................ 458
Speedometer ............................................ 81, 85
Steering lock Column lock release....................................171
Steering lock system warning message.............................................................................171
Steering wheel Adjustment..................................................... 150
Heated steering wheel............................ 337
Meter control switches ................................ 91
Power easy access system ..................... 142
Steering wheel position memory ........ 142
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs.................................. 414
Storage features .......................................... 345
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck................ 454
Suggestion function....................................... 95
Sun visors ........................................................ 356
Sunshade Roof .................................................................... 157
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam190
Automatic High Beam system............. 190
Brake Hold switch ..................................... 185
Door lock switches .......................................114
Driving mode select switch .................. 297
Driving position memory switches ..... 142
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch ....................... 246
Emergency flashers switch .....................416
EV drive mode switch .............................. 174
Garage door opener switches ..........360
Heated steering wheel switch............. 337
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 98
Ignition switch................................................170
Instrument panel light control switches ...................................................................83, 89
Intuitive parking assist switch............... 266
Light switches ................................................187
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) switch .... 239 Meter control switches ................................91
Moon roof switches................................... 156
“ODO TRIP” switch .......................... 83, 89
Outside rear view mi
rror switches .... 152
Paddle shift switches ........................ 180, 181
Parking brake switch................................. 183
PCS OFF switch ..............................215, 225
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch .......................................................................... 279
Power door lock switch ............................ 114
Power switch................................................. 170
Power window switches ......................... 154
RCD (Rear camera detection) switch .......................................................................... 275
RCTA switch ................................................ 272
Rear door sunshade switch ..................357
Rear seat heater..........................................335
Rear seat position memory switches 146
Rear seat ventilator ...................................335
Rear sunshades switch........................... 358
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................ 323
Seat heater switches................................. 337
Seat ventilator switches .......................... 337
Snow mode switch......................................179
“SOS” button...................................................58
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ........................................................................... 150
Tire pressure warning reset switch.. 398
Trunk closer switch .................................... 120
Trunk opener main switch....................... 122
Trunk opener switch ................................... 118
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch... 246
VSC OFF switch ...................................... 303
Window lock switch.................................. 156
Windshield wiper and washer switch192
Windshield wiper de-icer switch.......328
T
Tachometer................................................ 81, 85 Rev indicator ................................................... 87
Rev peak............................................................ 87