2019 LEXUS LS500H differential

1654-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the hybrid
system output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or
depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the
vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift position to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the
accelerator pedal is accidentally
depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in
either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power
steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road,
drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the
vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged ti re may cause the fol-
lowing situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the
brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehi-
cle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat
tire ( P.439)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water
immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, transfer (AWD models),
differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller
shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of
all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is damaged by
flooding, it may not be possible to shift
the shift position to P, or from P to other
positions. In this case, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift position to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the
accelerator pedal is accidentally
depressed.

4638-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genu ine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent oil of
matching quality to satisfy th e above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for
further details.
2WD models
AWD models
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genu ine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent oil of
matching quality to satisfy th e above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for
further details.
Front differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.69 qt. (0.65 L, 0.57 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential
Oil capacity0.90 qt. (0.85 L, 0.75 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Oil capacity1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pedal clearance*14.8 in. (122 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1 mm)

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

516Alphabetical Index
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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