2021 LEXUS LS500 differential

4608-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with Toyota ge nuine gear oil at the factory. Use Lexus
approved Toyota genuine gear oil or an equi valent of matching quality to satisfy the
above specification. Plea se contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genu ine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent oil of
matching quality to satisfy th e above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for
Electrical system (battery)
Open voltage at 68°F (20°C):
12.3 V or higher
(Turn the engine switch off and turn on the head-
lights for 20 to 30 seconds.)
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge
15 A max.
5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*9.5 qt. (9.0 L, 7.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-
tion, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.62 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LL 80 or equivalent
Front differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.69 qt. (0.65 L, 0.57 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent

4618-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
further details.
2WD models
AWD models
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent oil of
matching quality to satisfy th e above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for
further details.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N, 51 kgf) while
the engine is running.
When performing the brake pedal inspection, also be sure to check that the brake sys-
tem warning light is not illuminated when th e engine is running. (If the brake system
warning light is illuminated, refer to P.427.)
Rear differential
Oil capacity0.90 qt. (0.85 L, 0.75 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Oil capacity1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pedal clearance*14.8 in. (121 mm) Min.*3
4.8 in. (122 mm) Min.*4
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1 mm)
Parking brake indicator*2
When pushing the parking brake switch for 1 to 2
seconds: comes on
When pulling the parking brake switch for 1 to 2
seconds: turns off
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704

508Alphabetical Index
Parking brake ............................................... 186
Warning light ............................................... 427
Brake assist .................................................... 304
Break-in tips.....................................................165
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ......... 77, 81
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 264
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)......................................................................... 249
C
Card key ............................................................ 98
Care Exterior ...........................................................368
Interior ............................................................... 371
Seat belts.......................................................... 371
Wheels and wheel ornaments............368
Cargo capacity............................................... 172
Cargo net ....................................................... 349
Center Display ...............................................316
Chains ............................................................... 310
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt...................................50
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 40
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Battery precautions ....................... 391, 448
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 336
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................ 157
Panoramic moon roof precautions ..... 161 Power window lock switch .................... 155
Power window precautions .................. 154
Rear door child-protectors ................... 105
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions .................................................................. 411
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Trunk precautions....................................... 106
Child-protectors........................................... 105
Cleaning Exterior........................................................... 368
Interior ...............................................................371
Radar sensor ................................... 203, 209
Seat belts ..........................................................371
Wheels and wheel ornaments ........... 368
Clock ................................................75, 78, 354
Clock light ...................................................... 340
Coat hooks..................................................... 353
Coin holder .................................................... 346
Condenser ..................................................... 389
Console box .................................................. 347
Consumption screen .................................... 93
Cooling system.............................................388 Engine overheating...................................449
Cornering lights .............................................192
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................... 251, 254
Cup holders ................................................... 346
Current fuel consumption .......................... 84
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features ...............................476
D
Daytime running light system .................. 190
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 324
Rear window ................................................ 324
Windshield .................................................... 324
Differential Front differential oil............. ...................... 460
Rear differential oil. ..................................... 461

514Alphabetical Index
Settings .............................................................. 87
Suggestion function.....................................88
Tire pressure ................................................395
Units .................................................................... 86
Warning message..................................... 436
N
Navigation system-linked display... 86, 89
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
“ODO TRIP” switch ................................76, 81
Odometer ...................................................76, 81
Odometer and trip meter displayDisplay items ............................................ 76, 81
“ODO TRIP” switch ............................. 76, 81
Pop-up display........................................ 77, 81
Oil Engine oil .......................................................458
Front differential oil ...................................460
Rear differential oil ......................................461
Opener Fuel filler door..............................................200
Hood................................................................. 381
Trunk ................................................................. 108
Outer foot lights Location..........................................................340
Outside door handle lights...................... 340
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment....................................................... 151
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................... 264
Folding ..............................................................152
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................ 151
Mirror position memory...........................133
Outside rear view mirror defoggers324
RCTA function .............................................277
Outside temperature............................ 75, 78
Overheating .................................................. 449
P
Paddle shift switches ......................... 182, 183
Panic mode ..................................................... 100
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........................... 160
Operation ....................................................... 158
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ..............................................................272
Parking brake Operation ....................................................... 186
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer........................................................................... 187
Warning light ...............................................433
Warning message ...................................... 187
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs ................................. 416
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) .......................... 293Function ..........................................................293
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ................................................ 296Function ..........................................................296
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) .........................................................288Function ......................................................... 288
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ................................................ 215, 227
PCS OFF switch ........................................230
Warning light ............................................... 432
Personal lights............................................... 340
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ................ 271
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............. 284 Warning message ........................ 287, 288
Pop Up Hood....................................................37
Power easy access system ........................133
Power outlets ................................................ 354
Power rear seat ..............................................128
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system) .......................................................... 304 Warning light .............................................. 430