2021 LEXUS LS500 run flat

4397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■In some conditions (such as at high tem-
peratures)
For XXX/XXRXX size tires: You cannot
continue driving for up to 80 miles (50
km).
For XXX/XXRFXX size tires: You cannot
continue driving for up to 160 miles (100
km).
■For the detailed information on run-flat
tires
See the tire warranty booklet.
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
 The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting procedures.
( P.174)
 There may be a malfunction in the
engine immobilizer system.
( P.64)
 There may be a malfunction in the
shift control system.
* ( P.177, 437)
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift
position from P.
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 The battery may be discharged.
NOTICE
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
■When driving over bumps
If a vehicle has a flat tire, the vehicle
height will be lower than usual. Ensure
that nothing strikes the bottom of the
vehicle.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid seal-
ants, the tire pressu re warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a
liquid sealant is used , contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop as
soon as possible. Make sure to replace
the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter when replacing the tire. ( P.398)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even
though correct starting procedures
are being followed (P.174), con-
sider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even
though the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
The starter motor turns over
slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn
does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.

4678-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire size (P.468)
Run-flat tire (RFT) ( P.438)
This vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires (RFT). A or mark is molded on the
sidewall of the run-flat tire.
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.468)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.393)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a
tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.393)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.462)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P.393)
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K

4688-1. Specifications
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire.
Type A
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*:The DOT symbol cert ifies that the tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
Type B
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Manufacturer’s code
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
■Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire
size.
Tire use (P = Passenger car, T =
Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio (tire height to section
width)
Tire construction code (R = Radial,
D = Diagonal)
Run-flat tire code
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
Tire size
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

4748-1. Specifications
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the
traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend
to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operat e at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136
Standard Referenc e Test Tire, when using the snow
traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00,
Standard Test Method fo r Single Wheel Driving
Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Cov-
ered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine
Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Test rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may
be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with
the road
Tread ribA tread section running ci rcumferentially around a
tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Tire related termMeaning

515Alphabetical Index
Power trunk opener and closer ............. 108
Power windowsDoor lock linked window operation..154
Jam protection function............................153
Operation........................................................153
Window lock switch ................................. 155
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ................................................ 215, 227
PCS OFF switch ........................................ 230
Warning light ............................................... 432
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)... 251, 254
Radiator ........................................................... 389
RCD (Rear camera detection) ................ 271 Function ............................................................281
Warning message..................................... 282
RCTA Function ...........................................................277
Warning message..................................... 278
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........... 271
Rear automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 333
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ..........277
Rear door sunshades ................................. 356
Rear Multi Operation Panel .................... 318
Rear seat position memory ....................... 137
Rear seats .........................................................128 Adjustment......................................................128
Head restraints ............................................ 138
Rear seat position memory .................... 137
Relaxation system......................................... 131
Seat heaters .................................................. 336
Seat ventilators............................................ 336
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs..................................416
Rear sunshades ............................................358
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs..................................416
Turn signal lever .......................................... 185 Rear view mirror
Digital Rearview Mirror ............................143
Inside rear view mirror ..............................142
Outside rear view mirrors........................ 151
Rear window defogger ............................. 324
Refueling Capacity ......................................................... 457
Fuel types ....................................................... 457
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
............................................................................441
Opening the fuel tank cap ................... 200
Remote Touch ................................................314
Replacing Electronic key battery ............................... 410
Fuses...................................................................412
Light bulbs ...................................................... 416
Tires ..................................................................402
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 374
Rev indicator .................................................... 80
Rev peak............................................................. 80
Road Sign Assist ............................................251
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ..............................251
Run-flat tires....................................... 395, 438
S
Seat belt buckle lights ................................ 340
Seat belt reminder light................... 430, 431
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Active Assist .................................................... 28
Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt............................................................................371
Easy Access Buckle .................................... 26
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................. 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................. 24
Reminder light and buzzer ........ 430, 431

517Alphabetical Index
SunshadeRoof ................................................................... 156
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam193
Automatic High Beam system..............193
Brake Hold switch ..................................... 188
Digital Rearview Mi rror control switches
...........................................................................143
Door lock switches .................................... 104
Driving mode select switch .................. 299
Driving position memory switches .....133
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch ....................... 254
Electronic roof sunshade switches .... 158
Emergency flashers switch .................... 418
Engine switch................................................. 174
Garage door opener switches ..........360
Heated steering wheel switch............. 336
HUD (Head-up display) switch.............. 91
Ignition switch................................................ 174
Instrument panel light control switches ..................................................................... 77, 81
Light switches ............................................... 190
LTA (Lane Tracing As sist) switch..... 244
Meter control switches .............................. 83
Moon roof switches .................................. 156
“ODO TRIP” switch ............................. 76, 81
Outside rear view mirror switches ...... 151
Paddle shift switches ....................... 182, 183
Panoramic moon roof switches .......... 158
Parking brake switch ................................ 186
PCS OFF switch ........................................ 230
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch .........................................................................285
Power door lock switch .......................... 104
Power window switches ..........................153
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) switch ...........................................................................281
Rear door sunshade switch..................356
Rear seat heater ......................................... 333
Rear seat position memory switches. 137
Rear seat ventilator ................................... 333 Rear sunshades switch........................... 358
Rear window and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch ............................ 323
Seat heater switches.................................336
Seat ventilator switches ..........................336
Snow mode switch..................................... 182
“SOS” button...................................................58
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ............................................................................. 141
Tire pressure warning reset switch.. 399
Trunk closer switch ...................................... 110
Trunk opener main switch........................ 112
Trunk opener switch ................................. 108
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch...254
VSC OFF switch ...................................... 305
Window lock switch.................................. 155
Windshield wiper and washer switch196
Windshield wiper de-icer switch.......328
T
Tachometer............................................... 75, 78 Rev indicator .................................................. 80
Rev peak........................................................... 80
Tail lights Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs ................................. 416
Theft deterrent system Alarm...................................................................66
Engine immobilizer system...................... 64
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data ...................................... 462
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 395
Warning light .................................................431
Tire information .............................................467 Glossary .........................................................470
Size ................................................................... 468
Tire identification number..................... 468
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............469
Tire pressure display ... ............................... 395
Tire pressure warning system Function ......................................................... 395

518Alphabetical Index
Initializing .......................................................399
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ......................................398
Registering ID codes .............................. 400
Warning light .................................................431
Tires Chains .............................................................. 310
Checking ....................................................... 393
If you have a flat tire ..................................438
Inflation pressure........................................406
Information .................................................... 467
Replacing ....................................................... 402
Rotating tires ................................................ 394
Run-flat tires .................................... 395, 438
Size.................................................................... 462
Snow tires ......................................................309
Tire inflation pressu re display function
.........................................................................395
Tire pressure warning system .............395
Warning light .................................................431
Top tether strap............................................... 55
Total load capacity ...................................... 456
Towing Dinghy towing ............................................... 173
Emergency towing ..................................... 421
Towing eyelet .............................................. 423
Trailer towing ................................................. 173
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 304
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 304
Trailer towing .................................................. 173
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................178
Driving mode select switch .................. 299
M mode ........................................................... 183
Paddle shift switches ....................... 182, 183
Snow mode ....................................................182
Trip meters ..................................................76, 81
Trunk .................................................................. 106 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid .............. 109
Internal trunk release lever ........................ 111
Power trunk opener and closer .......... 108 Smart access system with push-button
start ................................................................. 109
Trunk closer switch ...................................... 110
Trunk easy closer............................................ 111
Trunk features ..............................................349
Trunk grip ......................................................... 110
Trunk lid light................................................... 110
Trunk light ......................................................... 110
Trunk opener main switch........................ 112
Trunk opener switch ................................. 108
Wireless remote control ......................... 109
Trunk lid light .................................................... 110
Trunk light .......................................................... 110
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................. 416
Turn signal lever .......................................... 185
U
USB charging ports.................................... 352
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 356
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 356
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)304
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man-agement)......................................................305
Vehicle data recording ....................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)..............................................305
Vehicle identification number ................ 456
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 304
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 336
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)304
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 304
W
Warning buzzers ABS ................................................................... 429
Airbags............................................................428
Approach warning................................... 260

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.381)
Trunk opener ( P.108)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.201)
Fuel filler door ( P.201)
Hood lock release lever ( P.381)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.462)
Fuel tank capacity (Ref-
erence)21.7 gal. (82.0 L, 18.0 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.457
P.465
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureP.462
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill  ref-
erence)
P.458
Engine oil typeP.458
A
B
C
D
E
F