2020 LEXUS LS500 light

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ........................................ 29
Pop Up Hood ................................... 37
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 39
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 44
1-2. Child safety Riding with children........................ 45
Child restraint systems ................. 45
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 58
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 63
Alarm.................................................... 65
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 68
Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models) ........................... 73
Gauges and meters (F SPORT models) ............................................. 76
Multi-information display............. 80
Head-up display .............................. 87
Fuel consumption information ..... 913-1. Key information
Keys ....................................................... 96
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 100
Trunk .................................................. 104
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ............................................. 111
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................... 119
Power rear seat .............................. 125
Driving position memory ........... 130
Rear seat position memory........ 134
Head restraints .............................. 135
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 139
Inside rear view mirror ............... 140
Outside rear view mirrors........... 141
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................. 143
Moon roof ........................................ 146
Panoramic moon roof ................. 148
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle........................ 154
Cargo and luggage........................ 161
Vehicle load limits......................... 163
Trailer towing.................................. 163
Dinghy towing ................................ 164
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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4-2. Driving proceduresEngine (ignition) switch .............. 165
Automatic transmission.............. 169
Turn signal lever............................. 175
Parking brake ................................. 176
Brake Hold....................................... 178
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 180
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................................................ 183
Windshield wipers and washer ............................................................ 185
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 190
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + A............ 192
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ........ 199
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System +
A) ..................................................... 205
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System +
2.0)................................................... 216
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................................... 223
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)........ 226
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 238
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range.......................... 241
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 251
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........................................................... 257
Intuitive parking assist ................ 259
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) function .......................................... 266
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function .......................................... 270PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
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Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ............................ 279
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ......... 285
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ..................... 289
Driving mode select switch ......292
Electronically modulated air sus- pension .......................................... 294
Driving assist systems ................ 297
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ....................... 303
5-1. Remote Touch/Display Remote Touch............................... 308
Center Display............................... 310
Rear Multi Operation Panel ..... 312
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge......... 315
5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system .............................................. 317
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 327
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 33
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5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ........................... 334
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 338
Trunk features ............................... 343
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5-6. Using the other interior featuresOther interior features .............. 346
Garage door opener.................. 354
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................... 362
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 365
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 368
General maintenance ................ 369
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 372
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 373
Hood.................................................. 375
Positioning a floor jack............... 375
Engine compartment.................. 377
Battery .............................................. 385
Tires ................................................... 387
Replacing the tire ......................... 395
Tire inflation pressure ................. 399
Wheels.............................................. 400
Air conditioning filter..................402
Electronic key battery ................ 403
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................... 405
Light bulbs ....................................... 4087-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ..................... 410
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 410
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ................................................. 411
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................................ 413
If you think something is wrong ............................................................ 417
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 418
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds...................... 419
If a warning messa ge is displayed
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If you have a flat tire .................... 433
If the engine will not start .......... 434
If you lose your keys.................... 436
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 436
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 437
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................................... 439
If your vehicle overheats ........... 444
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 447
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 450
Fuel information............................ 459
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications

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■Exterior
Doors .......................................................................................................................... P.100
Locking/unlocking ............................................................................................................ P. 100
Opening/closing the side windows ........................................................................... P.143
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................ P.437
Warning lights/warning messages ................................................................. P.419, 429
Trunk .......................................................................................................................... .P.104
Opening from inside the cabin .................................................................................... P.106
Opening from outside ..................................................................................................... P.107
Opening by using the mechanical key .................................................................... P.437
Warning lights/warning messages ................................................................. P.419, 429
Outside rear view mirrors..................................................................................... P.141
Adjusting the mirror angle ............................................................................................... P.141
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ .P.142
Driving position memory ................................................................................................ P.130
Defogging the mirrors ......................................................................................................P.31 7
Windshield wipers ..................................................................................................P.185A
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Precautions for winter season .....................................................................................P.303
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions for car wash ............................................................................................... P.363
Fuel filler door ..........................................................................................................P.190
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .190
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... .................................................................................... P.451
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.387
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ................................................... P.387, 456
Winter tires/tire chains ..................................................................................................P.303
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.387
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .433
Hood .......................................................................................................................... P.375
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.375
Engine compartment cover ......................................................................................... P.378
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.452
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.444
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.429
Headlights/cornering lights ............................................................................... P.180
Parking lights/daytime running lights.............................................................. P.180
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.175
Tail lights ................................................................................................................... P .180
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control ....................................................................................................P. 298
License plate lights ................................................................................................ P.180
Back-up lights
Changing the shift position to R................................................................................... P.169
Side marker lights .................................................................................................. P.180
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.408)
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch ........................................................................................................... P.165
Starting the engine/changing the modes ......... ....................................................... P.165
Emergency stop of the engine ........................ ............................................................. P.410
When the engine will not start ..................................................................................... P.434
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.429
Shift lever................................................................................................................... P .169
Changing the shift position .............................................................................................. P.171
Precautions for towing .................................................................................................... P.413
Meters .................................................................................................................. P.73, 7 6
Reading the meters/adjusting the instru ment panel light........... P.73, 75, 76, 79
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.68
When a warning light turns on ..................................................................................... P.419
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.80
Display ........................................................................................................................ ..............P.80
When a warning message is displayed.................................................................... P.429
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.176A
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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
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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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