2020 LEXUS LS500 automatic transmission

4548-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with Toyota genuine gear oil at the factory. Use Lexus approved Toyota genuine gear oil or an equi valent of matching quality to satisfy the
above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
*: 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
Electrical system (battery)
Open voltage at 68°F (20°C):
12.3 V or higher
(Turn the engine switch off and turn on the head-
lights for 20 to 30 seconds.)
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge
15 A max.
5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*9.5 qt. (9.0 L, 7.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may ca use deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately
damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.62 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LL 80 or equivalent
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

499Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............................... 402
Front automatic air conditioning system........................................................................... 317
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW)................................................. 324
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 323
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......................................................................... 327
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 297 Warning light ................................................. 421
Active stabilizer suspension system .... 298
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .182
Adaptive Variable Suspension System298
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .182
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ................ 183
Air conditioning filter ................................. 402
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 402
Front automatic air conditioning system........................................................................... 317
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW)................................................. 324
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 323
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......................................................................... 327
Airbags Airbag operating conditions..................... 31
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 34
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions ...................................................................32
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 34
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
General airbag precautions ................... 34
Locations of airbags.................................... 29
Modification and disposal of airbags . 36
Side airbag operating conditions ..........32
Side airbag precautions ............................ 34 Side and curtain shie
ld airbags operating
conditions ...................................................... 32
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 34
SRS airbags...................................................... 29
SRS warning light.......................................420
Alarm ................................................................... 65 Warning buzzer .......................................... 419
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 55
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start)..........................................111
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 297 Warning light .................................................421
Approach warning.......................................247
Armrest............................................................ 347
Assist grips ..................................................... 347
Audio system-linked display ...................... 85
Automatic headlight leveling system ..... 181
Automatic High Beam ............................... 183
Automatic light control system............... 180
Automatic transmission ..............................169 M mode ............................................................174
Paddle shift switches ........................173, 174
Snow mode..................................................... 172
Auxiliary boxes .................................. 342, 344
Average fuel economy................................. 82
Average vehicle speed ................................ 82
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Battery Battery checking ....................................... 385
If the battery is discharged ....................439
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 303
Warning light ...............................................420
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM).........................251
Boost gauge...................................................... 84
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 178
Fluid...................................................... 383, 455

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If a warning message is displayed..... 429
If the battery is discharged .................... 439
If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 437
If the engine will not start ....................... 434
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................................................................... 436
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water411
If you have a flat tire .................................. 433
If you lose your keys................................. 436
If you think something is wrong ........... 417
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 447
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 410
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....... 413
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 444
Engine ACCESSORY mode .............................. 168
Compartment ..............................................377
Engine compartment cover ................. 378
Engine switch................................................ 165
Fuel pump shut off system ..................... 418
Hood................................................................ 375
How to start the engine........................... 165
Identification number .................................451
If the engine will not start ....................... 434
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 410
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............ 165
Overheating................................................. 444
Tachometer ............................................. 73, 76
Engine compartment cover .................... 378
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 453
Checking ....................................................... 382
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................303
Engine coolant temperature gauge 73, 76
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 63
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 452
Checking ...................................................... 380 Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 303
Warning light ...............................................420
Engine oil maintenance data ................... 381
Engine switch ..................................................165 Auto power off function........................... 168
Changing the engine switch modes . 168
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................. 410
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 298 Warning light ............................................... 422
Event data recorder (E DR) ............................7
F
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 223
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 344
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system ............ 389
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission ..........................454
Brake ............................................................... 455
Washer .......................................................... 384
Footwell light ................................................. 334
Front automatic air conditioning system ............................................................................ 317
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ......... 223
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 119
Cleaning ........................................................ 365
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 130
Head restraints............................................. 135
Memory recall function............................ 133
Power easy access system .................... 130
Refresh system ..............................................124
Seat heaters ................................................. 330
Seat position memory .............................. 130
Seat ventilators ........................................... 330

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SeatsAdjustment............................................. 119, 126
Adjustment precautions ............................ 119
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning.........................................................365
Driving position memory........................ 130
Front seat refresh system......................... 124
Head restraints .............................................135
Power easy access system .................... 130
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Rear seat relaxation system....................128
Seat heaters ..................................................330
Seat position memory .................... 130, 134
Seat ventilators............................................330
Secondary Collision Brake ..................... 297
Sensor Automatic headlight system.................. 180
Automatic High Beam system............. 183
Inside rear view mirror............................. 140
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 259
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 226
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)......................285
Parking Support Brake function (static objects)........................................................280
Radar sensor........................... 192, 199, 253
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.......... 186
RCTA .............................................................. 267
Service reminder message ..................... 368
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................169
Shift lever light .............................................. 334
Shopping bag hooks .................................. 343
Side airbags ...................................................... 29
Side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 180
Replacing light bulbs............................... 408
Side mirrors Adjustment........................................................141
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .....................251
Folding .............................................................. 142 Linked mirror functi
on when reversing
............................................................................. 141
Mirror position memory .......................... 130
RCTA function ............................................266
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Turn signal lever ...........................................175
Side windows ..................................................143
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location ............................................. 111
Entry functions .............................................. 100
Starting the engine ..................................... 165
Snow mode ...................................................... 172
Snow tires ....................................................... 303
Spark plug ...................................................... 453
Specifications ................................................ 450
Speedometer ............................................73, 76
Steering lock Column lock release ................................. 165
Steering lock system warning message........................................................................... 165
Steering wheel Adjustment ..................................................... 139
Heated steering wheel ........................... 330
Meter control switches ............................... 81
Power easy access system .................... 130
Steering wheel position memory........ 130
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Storage features .......................................... 338
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................ 447
Suggestion function....................................... 86
Sun visors ........................................................350
Sunshade Roof.................................................................... 146
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam183
Automatic High Beam system ............. 183
Brake Hold switch...................................... 178
Door lock switches .................................... 102

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Checking ....................................................... 387
If you have a flat tire .................................. 433
Inflation pressure........................................399
Information ......................................................461
Replacing .......................................................395
Rotating tires ............................................... 388
Run-flat tires .................................... 389, 433
Size....................................................................456
Snow tires ......................................................303
Tire inflation pressure display function
.........................................................................389
Tire pressure warning system .............389
Warning light ............................................... 423
Top tether strap............................................... 55
Total load capacity ....... ............................... 450
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................164
Emergency towing ..................................... 413
Towing eyelet ................................................416
Trailer towing .................................................163
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 298
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 298
Trailer towing ..................................................163
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................169
Driving mode select switch .................. 292
M mode ............................................................ 174
Paddle shift switches ........................ 173, 174
Snow mode .................................................... 172
Trip meters .................................................74, 79
Trunk .................................................................. 104 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid ...............107
Internal trunk release lever .................... 109
Power trunk opener and closer .......... 106
Smart access system with push-button start ..................................................................107
Trunk closer switch.................................... 108
Trunk easy closer........................................ 108
Trunk features.............................................. 343
Trunk grip ....................................................... 108
Trunk lid light................................................. 108
Trunk light....................................................... 108 Trunk opener main switch........................ 110
Trunk opener switch ................................. 106
Wireless remote control ......................... 107
Trunk lid light .................................................. 108
Trunk light ........................................................ 108
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Turn signal lever ...........................................175
U
USB charging ports.................................... 346
V
Vanity lights....................................................350
Vanity mirrors ...............................................350
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)298
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man-agement)...................................................... 298
Vehicle data recording ....................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 298
Vehicle identification number ................ 450
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 297
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 330
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)298
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 297
W
Warning buzzers ABS .....................................................................421
Airbags............................................................420
Approach warning.................................... 247
Brake hold ..................................................... 426
Brake Override System ...........................421
Brake system................................................. 419
Charging system........................................420
Downshifting ..................................................174
Drive-Start Control.....................................421
Electric power steering........................... 422
Engine..............................................................420