2021 LEXUS LS500 tow

1393-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
Seat adjustment switches (on some
models)
1 Up
2 Down
■Rear seats
1 Display the home screen on the
Rear Multi Operation Panel
(P.318) and then touch “Seat”.
2 Touch “Left” or “Right”.
3 Touch then the desired adjust-
ment button , , , or to
adjust the head restraint.
Up
Backward
Down
Forward
The head restraint mo ves while the adjust-
ment button is touched.
1 Up
Pull the head restraints up.
2Down
Push the head restra int down while press-
ing the lock release button .
■Front seat head restraints (power head
restraints)
Depending on the positi on of the front seat,
the front head restraint may not be able to
be adjusted upward if it is close to the ceil-
ing.
■Adjusting the heig ht of the head
restraints
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
■Adjusting the rear seat head restraints
(manual head restraints)
Always raise the head restraint one level
from the stowed position when using.
A
BCDE
B
C
D
E
Adjusting a head restraint verti-
cally (manual head restraints)
A

1413-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
3
Before driving
3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions:
1Up
2 Down
3 Toward the driver
4 Away from the driver
■The steering wheel can be adjusted
when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode
*.
*: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the steering wheel can be adjusted regard-
less of engine switch mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering
position
A desired steering position can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory system.
(  P.133)
■Power easy access system
The steering wheel and driver’s seat move
in accordance with engine switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. ( P.133)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.476)
Press on or close to the mark.
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mis-
handle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
Sounding the horn

1483-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the following table for the likely
cause and the solution.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solu tion, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
If you notice any symptoms
SymptomLikely causeSolution
The image is difficult to
see.
The mirror surface is dirty.Clean the mirror surface
gently, using a soft dry cloth.
Sunlight or headlights are shining
directly into the Digital Rearview
Mirror.
Change to optical mirror
mode.
(If the light is coming through
the moon roof or panoramic
moon roof, close the sun-
shade.)
• The vehicle is in a dark area.
• The vehicle is near a TV tower, broadcasting station, electric
power plant, or other location
where strong radio waves or
electrical noise may be pres-
ent.
• The temperature around the camera is extremely high/low.
• The ambient temperature is extremely low.
• It is raining or humid.
• Sunlight or headlights are shin- ing directly into the camera
lens.
• The vehicle is under fluores- cent lights, sodium lights, mer-
cury lights, etc.
• Exhaust gas is obstructing the
camera.
Change to optical mirror
mode.
(Change back to digital mir-
ror mode when the condi-
tions have improved.)

1523-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
nor “R”.
To set the mirror angle used when the vehi-
cle is reversing, adjust the mirror angle at a
desired position with the shift position in R.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and
the mirror will automatically tilt to the mem-
orized angle whenever the shift position is
shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of
the mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with the shift position in
other than R). Therefore, if the normal posi-
tion is changed after adjustment, the tilt
position will also change.
When the normal position is changed, read-
just the angle in reversing.
■Using the switch
Press the switch to fold the mirrors.
Press it again to extend them to the original
position.
■Setting automatic mode
Automatic mode allows the folding or
extending of the mirrors to be linked to locking/unlocking of the doors.
Press the “AUTO” switch to set auto-
matic mode.
The indicator will come on.
Pressing the switch on
ce more will return
to manual mode.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting
battery terminals
The automatic folding/extending mirror
function will return to off as default. To turn
the function on, press the switch again to
select on.
■Using automatic mode in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold
weather, the door mirror could freeze up
and automatic stowing and return may not
be possible. In this case, remove any ice and
snow from the door mirror, then either
operate the mirror using manual mode or
move the mirror by hand.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.476)
WARNING
■When the mirror defoggers are oper-
ating
Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
Folding and extending the mir-
rors
WARNING
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror mal-
function, be careful not to get your hand
caught by the moving mirror.
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Driving
Driving
.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 164
Cargo and luggage ................... 170
Vehicle load limits ...................... 172
Trailer towing ............................... 173
Dinghy towing ............................. 173
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ........... 174
Automatic transmission........... 178
Turn signal lever.......................... 185
Parking brake .............................. 186
Brake Hold.................................... 188
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 190
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ......................................................... 193
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 196
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap..... 200
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + A........ 202
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 .... 209
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System +
A) ................................................... 215
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System +
2.0)............................................... 227FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
....................................................... 235
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 238
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........... 251
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range...................... 254
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 264
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ......................................................... 271
Intuitive parking assist .............. 272
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function....................................... 277
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function........................................ 281
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ....................................................... 284
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................... 288
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 293
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) .................. 296
Driving mode select switch .. 299
Electronically modulated air sus- pension ........................................ 301
Driving assist systems.............. 304
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .................... 309

1714-1. Before driving
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Driving
gage load capacity calculated in Step
4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
( P.172)
Lexus does not recommend towing a
trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight) ( P.456)
When 2 people with the combined
weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your
vehicle, which has a total load capacity
(vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg),
the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as
follows:
B
*2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg)
*1: A =Weight of people
*2: B =Total load capacity
*3: C =Available cargo and luggage load
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with
the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on,
the available cargo and luggage load will
be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg)
*4: D =Additional weight of people
*5: E =Available cargo and luggage load
As shown in the example above, if the
number of occupant s increases, the
cargo and luggage load will be
reduced by an amount that equals the
increased weight due to the additional
occupants. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants
causes an excess of the total load
capacity (combined weight of occu-
pants plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and lug-
gage on your vehicle.
Calculation formula for your
vehicle
A
B
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the
trunk
The following things may cause a fire if
loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals
from being depressed properly, may
block the driver’s vision, or may result in
items hitting the driver or passengers,
possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk
whenever possible.

1724-1. Before driving
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire
and loading information label. ( P.406)
WARNING
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on
the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
• In front of the Center Display
●Secure all items in the occupant com-
partment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle
weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s
weight and the cargo load is less than
the total load capacity, do not apply the
load unevenly. Improper loading may
cause deterioration of steering or
braking control which may cause
death or serious injury.
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capac-
ity.
 Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight): P.456
Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
 Seating capacity: P.456
Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb.
(68 kg) per person.
 Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle.
 Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or
decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires,
but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.

1734-1. Before driving
4
Driving
Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the
installation of a tow hitch or the use
of a tow hitch carrier for a wheel-
chair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehi-
cle
Do not tow your vehicle with the four
wheels on the ground.