3686-1. Maintenance and care
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6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from
when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on
the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature.
The restoration time may become
shorter when the coating is warmed by
applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,
etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contains abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power trunk opener and closer
Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes
may scratch the vehicl e surface and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash
to come within close proximity of the win-
dows and the air suspension unit (if
equipped).
●Before using the car wash, check that the
fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
■When using a car wash
If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In
that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or
more separate from the vehicle while the
vehicle is being wash ed. (Take care to
ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving
mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.124)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make
sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driving or park-
ing in hot weather
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Cleaning instructions
4447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Key linked functions
1Closes the windows and the moon
roof (turn and hold)
2 Opens the windows and the moon
roof (turn and hold)
These settings must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
1 Depress the brake pedal. 2
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the power switch will
turn to ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in custom-
ization setting, the power switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still
cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position
to P and press the power switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the hybrid system.
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. ( P.409)
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pe dal and press the
power switch in step 3 above. The hybrid
system does not start and modes will be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
( P.172)
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and
operating the power windows or
moon roof
Operate the power window or moon
roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibilit y of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in
the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow ch ildren to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in
the power window or moon roof.
Starting the hybrid system
4748-1. Specifications
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that fol-
lows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special
trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assem-
bly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter (Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim
by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
The load on an individual ti re that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Tire related termMeaning
4868-2. Customization
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■Power windows and moon roof (P.154, 156)
■Reverse warning buzzer ( P.177)
■Automatic light control system ( P.187)
■Lights ( P.187)
*1:Except for Canada
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn———O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn (open only)———O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff———O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Signal (buzzer) when the shift
position is in RSingleIntermittent———O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2O——O
Time elapsed before head-
lights automatically turn off
after doors are closed
30 seconds
Off
O——O60 seconds
90 seconds
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illuminationOnOff———O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Daytime running lightsOnOff*1O——O
Welcome lightingOnOff———O
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System)
*2OnOff———O
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
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Buzzer Hands off steering wheel alert (LTA)............................................................. 244, 244
C
Card key .......................................................... 108
Care Aluminum wheels ......................................368
Exterior ...........................................................368
Interior ............................................................... 371
Seat belts.......................................................... 371
Cargo capacity.............................................. 168
Cargo net ....................................................... 350
Center Display ...............................................316
Chains ............................................................... 310
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 49
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 40
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety 12-volt battery precautions ........ 391, 449
Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 337
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................ 157
Power window lock switch.................... 156
Power window precautions .................. 155
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 115
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ................................................................ 410
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Trunk precautions ........................................ 116 Child-protectors............................................. 115
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ..................................... 368
Exterior........................................................... 368
Interior ...............................................................371
Radar sensor ................................... 200, 206
Seat belts ..........................................................371
Clock ................................................ 81, 85, 355
Clock light ........................................................341
Coat hooks..................................................... 354
Coin holder .................................................... 347
Condenser .....................................................388
Console box .................................................. 348
Cooling system............................................. 387 Engine overheating.................................. 450
Hybrid system overheating ................... 451
Cornering lights ............................................ 189
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................... 245, 255
Cup holders ................................................... 347
Current fuel consumption .......................... 92
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features .............................. 479
D
Daytime running light system ...................187
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 324
Rear window ................................................ 324
Windshield .................................................... 324
Differential Front differential oil............. .......................463
Rear differential oil......... ..................... .......463
Dimension ...................................................... 458
Dinghy towing.................................................169
Display Center Display ............................................. 316
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................................245
Energy monitor ............................................ 100
Head-up display............................................ 96
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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)
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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
5191-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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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