2020 LEXUS LS500 hood release

15Pictorial index
Applying/releasing the parking brake.......................................................................P.176
Precautions for winter season .....................................................................................P.304
Warning buzzer/messages.......................................................................................... P.429
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.175
Headlight switch..................................................................................................... P.180
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lig hts/daytime running lights
............................................................................................................................... .................... P.180
AHB (Automatic High Beam)...................................................................................... P.183
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................P.185
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.185
Adding washer fluid .........................................................................................................P.3 84
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.429
Emergency flasher switch ....................................................................................P.410
Hood lock release lever ....................................................................................... P.375
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch................................ .................... .. P.139
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.139
Driving position memory ................................................................................................ P.130
Air conditioning system ........................................................................................ P.317
Usage.......................................................................................................................... .............P.317
Rear window defogger.....................................................................................................P.317
Audio system
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Brake hold switch .................................................................................................... P.178
Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.110
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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381-1. For safe use
■PCS-linked Pop Up Hood operation
control
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) deter-
mines that the possibility of a collision with a
pedestrian or bicyclist is high, the Pop Up
Hood will be prepared to operate.
■Pop Up Hood operational conditions
The Pop Up Hood will operate when the
vehicle detects an impact such as the fol-
lowing:
●The front bumper detects a frontal impact
equivalent to or grea ter than that of a
pedestrian while the vehicle being driven
within the operational speed range of
approximately 16 to 34 mph (25 to 55
km/h). (The system is operated by an
impact of threshold le vel or greater, even
in the case of a minor collision that may
not leave a trace on the front bumper.
Also, depending on the impact condi-
tions or vehicle speed, the system may
operate by a collision with a light or small
object or a small animal.)
●In other situations, such as the following
the system may operate when an impact
is applied to the lowe r part of the vehicle
or front bumper:
• Colliding with a curb
• Falling into a deep hole
• Landing hard
• Hitting the slope of a parking lot, an undulating road, a protruding object or
falling object
■Conditions under which the Pop Up
Hood may not operate properly
●If a pedestrian collides with the right or
left corner of the front bumper or the side
of the vehicle. As such impacts may be
difficult to detect, the system may not
operate.
●If the vehicle speed is not detected cor-
rectly, such as if the vehicle is sliding side-
ways, the system may not operate
properly.
■Conditions under which the Pop Up
Hood will not operate
The Pop Up Hood will not operate in the
following situations:
●Colliding with a lying person
●A frontal impact applied to the front
bumper while driving at speeds outside
of the operational speed range
●A side impact or rear impact
●A vehicle rollover (In some accident situ-
ations, the Pop Up Hood may operate.)
WARNING
■When the Pop Up Hood is operated
●Do not pull the hood lock release lever.
Doing so after the Pop Up Hood has
operated will further raise the hood
and may cause an injury. Do not drive
with the hood raised, as doing so may
block the driver’s vision, possibly caus-
ing an accident.
●Do not forcibly push down the hood.
As the popped up hood cannot be
lowered by hand, doing so may deform
the hood or cause an injury.
●If the Pop Up Hood has operated, have
it replaced by your Lexus dealer. If the
Pop Up Hood has operated, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact
your Lexus dealer.
●Do not touch the lifters immediately
after the Pop Up Hood has operated,
as the lifters may be hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■Pop Up Hood precautions
●Make sure to close the hood before
driving, as the system may not operate
properly if the hood is not fully closed.
●Make sure that all 4 tires are of the
specified size and inflated to the speci-
fied tire pressure. If tires of a different
size are used, the system may not
operate properly.
●If something has hit the area around
the front bumper, the sensors may be
damaged even if the Pop Up Hood has
not operated. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.

3756-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
1Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.■Front
2WD models
Hood
Opening the hood
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and
locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may
open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in
death or serious injury.
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the
instructions in the manual provided
with the jack and perform the oper-
ation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a
floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may
damage your vehicle or cause
injury.
Location of the jack point

4217-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Pop Up Hood warning light (warning buzzer)
■ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light*
(warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated
 The Pop Up Hood system cannot be reused once it has operated.
Have it replaced by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Pop Up Hood system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
 Drive-Start Control is operating;
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
 Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) is operating
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

504Alphabetical Index
InitializationItems to initialize .........................................484
Maintenance .....................................368, 381
Power windows............................................ 143
Tire pressure warning system ............. 392
Inside door handle lights .......................... 334
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 140
Instrument panel light control ........... 75, 79
Intercooler...................................................... 383
Intercooler coolant Capacity ......................................................... 453
Checking ....................................................... 382
Interior lights.................................................. 334 Front interior light ...................................... 334
Rear interior light ....................................... 334
Intuitive parking assist..................... 257, 259 Function .......................................................... 259
Warning message........................... 261, 277
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JackPositioning a floor jack............................ 375
Jam protection function Electronic roof sunshade........................ 150
Moon roof .......................................................146
Panoramic moon roof.............................. 150
Power trunk opener and closer .......... 109
Power windows............................................ 143
Rear door sunshade ............................... 350
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Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ..................................................................... 111
Wireless remote control........................... 98
Keys Battery-saving function ..............................112
Electronic key ................................................. 96
Engine switch................................................ 165
If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 437 If you lose your keys .................................436
Key number plate .........................................96
Keyless entry .......................................... 100, 111
Mechanical key .............................................. 96
Replacing the battery .............................. 403
Warning buzzer ............................................ 112
Wireless remote control ...........................98
Knee airbags .................................................... 29
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Lane change assist function .................... 226
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Operation ...................................................... 226
Warning messages...................................238
Language (multi-information display) ... 85
LATCH anchors ............................................. 53
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .......................................................................... 298
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .................................375
Hood lock release lever .........................375
Internal trunk release lever..................... 109
Shift lever ......................................................... 169
Turn signal lever ...........................................175
Wiper lever .................................................... 185
Lexus climate concierge ............................315
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH) .......................................................................... 298
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 58
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............. 183
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................241
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................... 226
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ..................216
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..........................238
Lexus Safety System + A AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............. 183
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................... 238, 241
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)...... 223
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................... 226

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.375)
Trunk opener ( P.106)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.191)
Fuel filler door ( P.191)
Hood lock release lever ( P.375)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.456)
Fuel tank capacity (Ref-
erence)21.7 gal. (82.0 L, 18.0 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.451
P.459
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureP.456
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill  ref-
erence)
P.452
Engine oil typeP.452
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