2019 LEXUS LS500H power steering

4367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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In some situations, the master warning light and warning buzzer may not oper-
ate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning
message.
 If a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning message is
displayed, take corrective actio n according to the warning light. ( P.424)
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehi-
cle specifications.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check the level
of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a
level surface and check to see if the mes-
sage disappears.
■If “Hybrid System Stopped Steering
Power Low” is displayed
This message is displayed if the hybrid sys-
tem is stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel
firmly and operate it using more force than
usual.
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Output
Power Reduced” is displayed
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operat ing conditions. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method:  P.450
■If “Warming Up Maximum Vehicle
Speed: 65 MPH” is displayed
The transmission is being warmed up and
the vehicle is unable to be driven over 65
mph (110 km/h). Wait until the transmission
warms up.
■If “Stop the Vehicle in a Safe Place Shift
to P position” is displayed
There may be a malfunction in the hybrid
system or the shift position may be shifted to
N for a long time. I mmediately stop the
vehicle and contact your Lexus dealer.
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Refrain From the Use of N Posi-
tion” is displayed
This message may be displayed when the
shift position is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) can-
not be charged when the shift position is in
N, shift the shift positi on to P when the vehi-
cle is stopped.
Comes onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electri-
cal components, their cond ition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has
been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to
perform an operation correctly
Warning buzzer*Warning

4738-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudd
en tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Fede ral Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire
assume that it is properly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of hybrid transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)

4858-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
*:If equipped
■Driving position memory ( P.142)
■Outside rear view mirrors ( P.152)
Door linked rear seat with
ottoman seatback position for
exiting
*
More upright
than upright posi- tion
Upright position——O—
Shift-linked rear seat reclining
functionOnOff———O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Selecting doors linked to the
memory recall functionDriver’s doorAll doors———O
Driver’s seat slide movement
when exiting the vehicleFullOffO——OPartial
Driver’s seat height move-
ment when exiting the vehicleOffFullO——OPartial
Steering wheel movementTilt only
Off
O——OTelescopic only
Tilt and telescopic
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Automatic mirror folding and
extending operationLinked to the
locking/ unlock- ing of the doorsOff
———OLinked to opera-
tion of the power switch
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- tingABCD
ABCD
ABCD

4918-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Seat heater/seat ventilators ( P.337)
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles without power rear seat
■Heated steering wheel* ( P.337)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Driver’s seat temperature
preference in automatic
mode
Standard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)O——O
Passenger’s seat tempera-
ture preference in automatic
mode
Standard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)O——O
Left-hand rear seat tempera-
ture preference in automatic
mode
*1Standard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)O——O
Right-hand rear seat tem-
perature preference in auto-
matic mode
*1Standard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)O——O
Power switch linked auto-
matic activation of the
left-hand rear seat
heater/ventilator
*2
OffOnO——O
Power switch linked auto-
matic activation of the
right-hand rear seat
heater/ventilator
*2
OffOnO——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Steering wheel heating pref-
erence in automatic modeStandard-2 (low) to 2 (high)O——O
ABCD
ABCD

4948-3. Initialization
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8-3.Initialization
*:If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being re connected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle:
List of items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)• After reconnecting or changing the 12-volt batteryP.282
Message indicating
maintenance is
required
• After maintenance is performedP.375
Oil maintenance• After maintenance is performedP.387
Tire pressure warning
system
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed, such as when changing trav-
eling speed or load weight.
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed, such as when the tire size is
changed.
• When rotating the tires.
• After performing the transmitter ID code registration procedure.
P.398
Lexus parking assist
monitor
*
• 12-volt battery ha s been reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved while the 12-volt battery was being
reinstalled.
• 12-volt battery power is low.Refer to the “NAVI-
GATION AND MUL- TIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN- UAL”.
Panoramic view moni-
tor
*
• 12-volt battery ha s been reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved while the 12-volt battery was being
reinstalled.
• 12-volt battery power is low.Refer to the “NAVI-
GATION AND MUL- TIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN- UAL”.

506What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
 If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.442)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.442)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.409)
 Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power
switch off. ( 
P.172)
Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop- erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (
P.125)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. ( 
P.115)
The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.120)
 Did you press the power switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.170)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.124)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.171)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
In this case, the hy brid system can be
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The electronic key does not
operate properly
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start

5071-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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started in a temporary way. (
P.444)
 Is the 12-volt battery discharged?
( P.445)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.171)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the
window lock switch is pressed. ( 
P.156)
The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY mode for a period of
time. ( P.173)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passenger
wearing the seat belts? ( 
P.427)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.183)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. (P.424, 434) 
Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
(
P.73)
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode, or start the
hybrid system. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( 
P.434)
When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.424, 434.
 Slow down the vehicle, drive with
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the hybrid system is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire

510Alphabetical Index
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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