2021 LEXUS LS500 stop start

4527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.
WARNING
●If steam is seen coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine com-
partment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a
tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the
fan and belts.
Failure to do so may cause the hands
or clothing to be caught, resulting in
serious injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant inlet cap,
the engine coolant reservoir cap or the
intercooler coolant reservoir cap while
the engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has
cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool
coolant to a hot engine too quickly can
cause damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the cooling sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with
foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
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

505What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
In this case, the engine can be started in a
temporary way. (P.443)
Is the battery discharged?
( P.444)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.174)
 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.155)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY mode for a period of
time. ( P.177)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passenger
wearing the seat belts? ( P.430)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.186)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also sound. (
P.427, 436)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.66)
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:
 Except for Canada: Unlock the
doors.
 Except for Canada: Open the trunk.
 For Canada: Unlock the doors or
open the trunk using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control.
 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.436)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.427, 436.
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

510Alphabetical Index
If a warning light turns on ...................... 427
If a warning message is displayed..... 436
If the battery is discharged .................... 444
If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 442
If the engine will not start ....................... 439
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................................................... 441
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ...........................................................................419
If you have a flat tire ..................................438
If you lose your keys................................... 441
If you think something is wrong ......... 425
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 452
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 418
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....... 421
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 449
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............................... 177
Compartment .............................................383
Engine compartment cover .................384
Engine cover................................................384
Engine switch................................................. 174
Fuel pump shut off system .................... 426
Hood................................................................. 381
How to start the engine............................ 174
Identification number ............................... 457
If the engine will not start ....................... 439
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 418
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 174
Overheating................................................. 449
Tachometer ............................................ 75, 78
Engine compartment cover .................... 384
Engine coolant Capacity .........................................................459
Checking ...................................................... 388
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................309
Engine coolant temperature gauge 75, 78
Engine cover ................................................. 384 Engine immobilizer system ........................ 64
Engine oil
Capacity ........................................................ 458
Checking ...................................................... 386
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 309
Warning light ...............................................428
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 387
Engine switch .................................................. 174 Auto power off function............................ 177
Changing the engine switch modes .. 177
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................. 418
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 304 Warning light .............................................. 430
Event data recorder (E DR) ........................... 8
F
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 235
First-aid kit storage belt ............................350
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system ............ 395
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission ......................... 460
Brake ................................................................. 461
Washer .......................................................... 390
Footwell light ................................................. 340
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 323
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ......... 235
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 40
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 121
Cleaning ...........................................................371
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 133
Head restraints............................................. 138
Memory recall function............................ 135
Power easy access system .................... 133
Refresh system ..............................................126

512Alphabetical Index
Ignition switch (engine switch)................. 174Auto power off function ........................... 177
Changing the engine switch modes.. 177
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................. 418
Indicators ............................................................72
Initialization Items to initialize .........................................490
Maintenance .................................... 374, 387
Power windows............................................153
Tire pressure warning system .............399
Inside door handle lights .......................... 340
Inside rear view mirror ...................... 142, 143
Instrument panel light control .............77, 81
Intercooler...................................................... 389
Intercooler coolant Capacity .........................................................459
Checking ...................................................... 388
Interior lights.................................................. 340 Front interior light ......................................340
Rear interior light .......................................340
Intuitive parking assist....................... 271, 272 Function ...........................................................272
Warning message......................... 274, 288
J
JackPositioning a floor jack............................. 381
Jam protection function Electronic roof sunshade........................ 160
Moon roof ...................................................... 156
Panoramic moon roof.............................. 160
Power trunk opener and closer .............. 111
Power windows............................................153
Rear door sunshade ................................356
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 113
Wireless remote control......................... 100 Keys
Battery-saving function.............................. 114
Electronic key .................................................98
Engine switch .................................................174
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 442
If you lose your keys ...................................441
Key number plate .........................................98
Keyless entry .........................................102, 113
Mechanical key ..............................................98
Replacing the battery ................................ 410
Warning buzzer ............................................ 114
Wireless remote control .........................100
Knee airbags .................................................... 29
L
Lane change assist function .................... 238
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Operation ......................................................238
Warning messages.................................. 250
Language (multi-information display) ... 87
LATCH anchors ............................................. 53
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) ..........................................................................305
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .................................. 381
Hood lock release lever .......................... 381
Internal trunk release lever......................... 111
Shift lever ......................................................... 178
Turn signal lever .......................................... 185
Wiper lever .................................................... 196
Lexus climate concierge ............................321
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH) ..........................................................................305
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 58
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............. 193
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................................254
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....................238
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................ 227
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........................... 251

516Alphabetical Index
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
Seat belt pretensioners ...............................27
SRS warning light ...................................... 428
Seat heaters ................................................... 336
Seat position memory........................ 133, 137
Seat ventilators ............................................. 336
Seating capacity............................................. 172
Seats Adjustment............................................. 121, 128
Adjustment precautions .............................121
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning........................................................... 371
Driving position memory.........................133
Front seat refresh system......................... 126
Head restraints ............................................ 138
Power easy access system .....................133
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Rear seat relaxation system..................... 131
Seat heaters .................................................. 336
Seat position memory .....................133, 137
Seat ventilators............................................ 336
Secondary Collision Brake ..................... 305
Sensor Automatic headlight system.................... 191
Automatic High Beam system..............193
Digital Rearview Mirror............................146
Inside rear view mirror.............................. 142
Intuitive parking assist...............................272
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 238
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)...................... 293
Parking Support Brake function (static objects)........................................................289
Radar sensor........................202, 209, 267
Rain-sensing windshield wipers........... 197
Service reminder message ..................... 374
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................178
Shift lever light ............... ............................... 340
Shopping bag hooks .................................. 349
Side airbags ...................................................... 29 Side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs ................................. 416
Side mirrors Adjustment ....................................................... 151
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).................... 264
Folding.............................................................. 152
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................. 151
Mirror position memory .......................... 133
RCTA function ............................................ 277
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................. 416
Turn signal lever .......................................... 185
Side windows ..................................................153
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location ........................................... 113
Entry functions .............................................. 102
Starting the engine ......................................174
Snow mode ......................................................182
Snow tires ....................................................... 309
Spark plug ...................................................... 459
Specifications ................................................ 456
Speedometer ........................................... 75, 78
Steering lock Column lock release ..................................174
Steering lock system warning message............................................................................174
Steering wheel Adjustment ....................................................... 141
Heated steering wheel ............................336
Meter control switches ..............................83
Power easy access system .................... 133
Steering wheel position memory........ 133
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ................................. 416
Storage features .......................................... 344
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................452
Suggestion function....................................... 88
Sun visors ........................................................ 356