
4377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809
7
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)

4387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( P.387)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus deal er. After changing the
engine oil, make sure to reset the message.
( P.387)
■If “Shift System Malfunction Driving
Unavailable” is displayed
There is a malfunction in the shift control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
■If a message that in dicates the need for
the shift lever oper ation is displayed
To prevent the shift lever from being oper-
ated incorrectly or the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly, a message that requires shift-
ing the shift position may be displayed on
the multi-information display. In that case,
follow the instruction of the message and
shift the shift position.
■If a message that in dicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■If a message that in dicates the need for
referring to Owner’s Manual is dis-
played
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display,
follow the instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.450)
•“Battery Low” ( P.445) • “Transmission Fluid Temp High” (
P.177)
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malfunction. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc- tion”
• “Shift System Malfunction”
• “P Switch Malfunction”
• “Shift System Unavailable”
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malfun ction. Immediately
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display,
the vehicle may have run out of fuel. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and, if the fuel
level is low, refuel the vehicle. ( P.66)
• “Hybrid System Stopped”
• “Engine Stopped”
●If “Maintenance Required for Traction
Battery Cooling Parts” is shown, the fil-
ters may be clogged, the air intake vents
may be blocked, or there may be a gap in
the duct. Therefore, perform the follow-
ing correction procedure.
• If the air intake vent s and filters of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) are dirty,
perform the procedure on P.372 to clean
them.
• If the warning message is shown when
the air intake vents and filters of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) are not
dirty, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.

457
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809
8
8
Vehicle specifications
Vehicle specifications
.8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .............................................. 458
Fuel information ......................... 468
Tire information.......................... 470
8-2. Customization Customizable features............ 479
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................ 494

4588-1. Specifications
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809
8-1.Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: Without electronically modulated air suspension
*3: With electronically modulated air suspension
*4:Except F SPORT models
*5:F SPORT models
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identifica-
tion number for your Lexus. It is used in
registering the ownership of your vehi-
cle.
This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel.
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length206.1 in. (5235 mm)
Overall width74.8 in. (1900 mm)
Overall height*1
2WD models57.5 in. (1460 mm)*2
57.1 in. (1450 mm)*3
AWD models57.9 in. (1470 mm)*2
57.5 in. (1460 mm)*3
Wheelbase123.0 in. (3125 mm)
Tread*1
Front
2WD models64.2 in. (1630 mm)
AWD models64.2 in. (1630 mm)*2
64.4 in. (1635 mm)*3
Rear64.4 in. (1635 mm)*4
63.6 in. (1615 mm)*5
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)870 lb. (395 kg)
Vehicle identification

4948-3. Initialization
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809
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”.

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

512Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809
If you have a flat tire .................................. 439
If you lose your keys................................. 442
If you think something is wrong ......... 423
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 454
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................................................416
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......419
If your vehicle overheats ........................450
Energy monitor .................................... 100, 101
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............................... 172
Compartment .............................................384
Engine compartment cover ................ 385
Engine switch.................................................170
Hood................................................................ 382
How to start the hybrid system ............170
Identification number ...............................459
If the hybrid system will not start ........440
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................................................416
Ignition switch (power switch) ..............170
Overheating.................................................450
Power switch .................................................170
Tachometer ............................................. 81, 85
Engine compartment cover ....................385
Engine coolant Capacity ...........................................................461
Checking ....................................................... 387
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................309
Engine coolant temperature gauge 81, 85
Engine oil Capacity .........................................................460
Checking ...................................................... 385
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................309
Warning light ............................................... 425
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 387
Engine switch (power switch) ..................170 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................................................416 EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 302
Warning light ............................................... 427
EV drive mode................................................ 174
EV indicator ...................................................... 64
Event data recorder (E DR) ........................... 8
F
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 230
First-aid kit storage belt ..............................351
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system .............394
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Brake ................................................................463
Hybrid transmission.................................. 462
Washer .......................................................... 389
Footwell light ...................................................341
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 323
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ......... 230
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 40
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 131
Cleaning ...........................................................371
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .........................142
Head restraints..............................................147
Memory recall function............................ 145
Power easy access system .....................142
Refresh system ............................................. 136
Seat heaters .................................................. 337
Seat position memory ...............................142
Seat ventilators ............................................ 337
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 187
Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Turn signal lever .......................................... 182
Fuel Capacity ........................................................ 459

514Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809
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