2021 LEXUS LS500 trunk

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 ................................. 40
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 ......... 64
Alarm.................................................... 66
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 70
Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models) ........................... 75
Gauges and meters (F SPORT models) ............................................. 78
Multi-information display............. 82
Head-up display .............................. 89
Fuel consumption information ... 933-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 98
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 102
Trunk .................................................. 106
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ............................................ 113
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................... 121
Power rear seat ............................. 128
Driving position memory ........... 133
Rear seat position memory........ 137
Head restraints .............................. 138
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................................. 141
Inside rear view mirror ................ 142
Digital Rearview Mirror .............. 143
Outside rear view mirrors........... 151
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 153
Moon roof ........................................ 156
Panoramic moon roof ................. 158
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle........................ 164
Cargo and luggage...................... 170
Vehicle load limits.......................... 172
Trailer towing................................... 173
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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Trunk features................................349
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 352
Garage door opener.................. 360
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................... 368
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ..................................... 371
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 374
General maintenance ................ 375
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 378
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 379
Hood................................................... 381
Positioning a floor jack................ 381
Engine compartment.................. 383
Battery ............................................... 391
Tires ................................................... 393
Replacing the tire ......................... 402
Tire inflation pressure ................. 406
Wheels.............................................. 407
Air conditioning filter..................409
Electronic key battery ................. 410
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................................ 412
Headlight aim.................................. 415
Light bulbs ........................................ 4167-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ..................... 418
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 418
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ............................................... 419
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................................ 421
If you think something is wrong .......................................................... 425
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 426
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds...................... 427
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 436
If you have a flat tire .................... 438
If the engine will not start .......... 439
If you lose your keys...................... 441
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................................ 441
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly .................................. 442
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................................... 444
If your vehicle overheats ........... 449
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 452
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 456
Fuel information .

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6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications

12Pictorial index
Pictorial index
■Exterior
Doors .......................................................................................................................... P.102
Locking/unlocking ............................................................................................................ P. 102
Opening/closing the side windows ........................................................................... P.153
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................ P.442
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.436
Trunk .......................................................................................................................... . P.106
Opening from inside the cabin .................................................................................... P.108
Opening from outside ..................................................................................................... P.109
Opening by using the mechanical key .................................................................... P.442
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.436
Outside rear view mirrors..................................................................................... P.151
Adjusting the mirror angle ............................................................................................... P.151
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ P.152
Driving position memory ................................................................................................ P.133
Defogging the mirrors .................................................................................................... P.323
Windshield wipers .................................................................................................. P.196A
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Applying/releasing the parking brake...................................................................... P.186
Precautions for winter season ...................................................................................... P.310
Warning buzzer/messages.......................................................................................... P.436
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................P.185
Headlight switch......................................................................................................P.190
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lig hts/daytime running lights
............................................................................................................................... .................... P.190
AHB (Automatic High Beam)............................ .......................................................... P.193
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.196
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.196
Adding washer fluid .........................................................................................................P.3 90
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.436
Emergency flasher switch ....................................................................................P.418
Hood lock release lever ........................................................................................P.381
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch................................ .................... ... P.141
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ........ P.141
Driving position memory ................................................................................................ P.133
Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.323
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.323
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.323
Audio system
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Brake hold switch ................................................................................................... P.188
Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.112
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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■Switches
HUD (Head-up display) switch*1......................................................................... P.89
Camera switch
*1, 2
Instrument panel light control switches ...................................................... P.77, 81
“ODO TRIP” switch .......................................................................................... P.76, 81
VSC OFF switch.................................................................................................... P.305
Snow mode switch ..................................................................................................P.182
Driving mode select switch .................................................................................P.299
Trunk opener switch.............................................................................................. P.108
Fuel filler door opener switch..............................................................................P.201
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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441-1. For safe use
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human
body is included in exhaust gases if
inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases
enter the vehicle and may lead to an
accident caused by light-headedness, or
may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
■Important points while driving
●Keep the trunk lid closed.
●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-
cle even when the trunk lid is closed,
open the windows and have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
■When parking
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated
area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the
engine on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided,
park the vehicle in an open space and
ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter
the vehicle interior.
●Do not leave the engine running in an
area with snow build-up, or where it is
snowing. If snowbanks build up around
the vehicle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and enter
the vehicle.
■Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked
periodically. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint
or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to
have the vehicle inspected and repaired
by your Lexus dealer.

451-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
1-2.Child safety
Points to remember: P.45
Child restraint system: P.46
When using a child restraint system:
P.47
Child restraint system installation
method
• Fixed with a seat belt: P.50
• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor: P.53
• Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap): P.55
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A.
as well as Canada now require the use
of child restraint systems.
 Prioritize and observe the warn-
ings, as well as the laws and regula-
Riding with children
Observe the following precautions
when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appro-
priate for the child , until the child
becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
 It is recommended that children
sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever,
wiper switch etc.
 Use the rear door child-protector
lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door
while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
( P.105, 155)
 Do not let small children operate
equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the
power window, hood, trunk, seats
etc.
WARNING
■When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle, and never allow children to have
or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure
themselves by playing with the windows,
the moon roof or panoramic moon roof,
or other features of the vehicle. In addi-
tion, heat build-up or extremely cold
temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.
Child restraint systems
Before installing a child restraint
system in the vehicle, there are pre-
cautions that need to be observed,
different types of child restraint sys-
tems, as well as installation meth-
ods, etc., written in this manual.
Use a child restraint system when
riding with a small child that cannot
properly use a seat belt. For the
child’s safety, install the child restraint
system to a rear seat. Be sure to fol-
low the installation method that is in
the operation manual enclosed with
the restraint system.
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Points to remember

461-2. Child safety
tions for child restraint systems.
 Use a child restraint system until the
child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
 Choose a child restraint system that
suits your vehicle and is appropriate
to the age and size of the child.
■Types of child restraint system installation methods
Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system about
the installation of the child restraint system.
WARNING
■When a child is riding
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●For effective protection in automobile
accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a
seat belt or child restraint system
which is correctly installed. For installa-
tion details, refer to the operation man-
ual enclosed with the child restraint
system. General insta llation instruction
is provided in this manual.
●Lexus strongly urges the use of a
proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the weight and size of the
child, installed on the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, the
child is safer when properly restrained
in the rear seat than in the front seat.
●Holding a child in your or someone
else’s arms is not a substitute for a child
restraint system. In an accident, the
child can be crushe d against the wind-
shield or between the holder and the
interior of the vehicle.
■Handling the child restraint system
If the child re straint system is not prop-
erly fixed in place, the child or other pas-
sengers may be seriously injured or even
killed in the event of sudden braking, sud-
den swerving, or an accident.
●If the vehicle were to receive a strong
impact from an accident, etc., it is pos-
sible that the child restraint system has
damage that is not readily visible. In
such cases, do not reuse the restraint
system.
●Make sure you have complied with all
installation instructions provided with
the child restraint system manufac-
turer and that the system is properly
secured.
●Keep the child rest raint system prop-
erly secured on the seat even if it is not
in use. Do not store the child restraint
system unsecured in the passenger
compartment.
●If it is necessary to detach the child
restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle or store it securely in the trunk.
Child restraint system