2020 LEXUS LS500 stop start

4477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
1Stop the engine. Set the parking
brake and shift the shift position to
P.
2
Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the rear wheels.
3
Place wood, stones or some other
material under the rear wheels to
help provide traction.
4
Restart the engine.
5
Shift the shift position to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press the switch to turn off TRAC.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehi-
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking
other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free. Use
extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift position
Be careful not to shift the shift position
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to un expected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission
and other components
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels and
depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be freed.

497What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. (P.438)
Is the battery discharged?
( P.439)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.165)
 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.145)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY mode for a period of
time. ( P.168)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passenger
wearing the seat belts? ( P.422)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.176)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also sound. (
P.419, 429)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.65)
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (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.429)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.419, 429.
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine 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

502Alphabetical Index
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

503Alphabetical Index
Front side marker lightLight switch .................................................... 180
Replacing light bulbs............................... 408
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............................... 408
Turn signal lever ........................................... 175
Fuel Capacity ...........................................................451
Fuel gauge ............................................... 73, 76
Fuel pump shut off system ..................... 418
Information ....................................................459
Refueling ......................................................... 190
Type....................................................................451
Warning light ............................................... 422
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 82
Current fuel consumption........................ 82
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened......................................................................... 436
Refueling ......................................................... 190
Fuel gauge ..................................................73, 76
Fuel pump shut off system......................... 418
Fuses ................................................................. 405
G
Garage door opener ................................. 354
Gauges ........................................................73, 76
Gear Position................................................... 84
G-force............................................................... 84
Glove box ....................................................... 339
Glove box light ............................................. 340
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid ...................107
Head restraints ...............................................135
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)...........................................................................182
Automatic High Beam system............. 183
Light switch .................................................... 180 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Head-up display.............................................. 87 Driving information display area ........... 87
Driving support system display area ..90
Eco Driving Indicator....................................91
HUD (Head-up display) switch ............89
Navigation system-linked display ........ 87
Pop-up display ...............................................90
Settings...............................................................89
Heated steering wheel .............................. 330
Heaters Front automatic air conditioning system............................................................................317
Heated steering wheel ........................... 330
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 318
Rear automatic air conditioning system
.......................................................................... 327
Seat heaters ................................................. 330
Height control Electronically modulated air suspension..........................................................................295
Hill-start assist control ............................... 298
Hood Open................................................................375
Pop Up Hood................................................. 37
Hooks Coat hooks ................................................... 347
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 22
Horn ....................................................................139
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 89
I
I/M test ............................................................ 372
Identification Engine............................................................... 451
Vehicle ........................................................... 450
Ignition switch (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
Indicators ........................................................... 70

508Alphabetical Index
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