Lexus LS500 (2023 year). Manual in english

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Type A

Normal fuse
Blown fuse



Type B

Normal fuse
Blown fuse



Type C

Normal fuse
Blown fuse



Type D

Normal fuse
Blown fuse

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After a fuse is replaced

●

When installing the lid, make sure that the

tab is installed securely.

●

If the lights do not turn on even after the

fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need

replacement.

●

If the replaced fuse blows again, have the

vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

If there is an overload in a circuit

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting

the wiring harness from damage.

WARNING

■

To prevent system breakdowns and

vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to

the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.

●

Never use a fuse of a higher amperage

rating than that indicated, or use any

other object in place of a fuse.

●

Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or

equivalent.

Never replace a fuse with a wire, even

as a temporary fix.

●

Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.

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Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B

Make sure the vehicle has a full
tank of gasoline and the area
around the headlight is not
deformed.

Park the vehicle on level ground.

Sit in the driver’s seat.

Bounce the vehicle several times.

Using a phillips-head screwdriver,
turn bolt A in either direction.

Remember the turning direction and the

NOTICE

■

Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical overload

determined and repaired by your Lexus

dealer as soon as possible.

Headlight aim

Vertical movement adjusting
bolts

Before checking the headlight
aim

Adjusting the headlight aim

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number of turns.

Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction as
step

If the headlight cannot be adjusted using

this procedure, take the vehicle to your

Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.

■

LED Lights

The lights consist of a number of LEDs. If

any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle

to your Lexus dealer to have the light

replaced.

■

Condensation build-up on the inside of

the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the

inside of the headlight lens does not indi-

cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus

dealer for more information in the following

situations:

●

Large drops of water have built up on the

inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the headlight.

Light bulbs

If any lights burn out, have it
replaced by your Lexus dealer.

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When trouble arises

7-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers...................

412

If your vehicle has to be stopped in

an emergency...........................

412

If the vehicle is submerged or

water on the road is rising ...

413

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

.........................................................

415

If you think something is wrong

.........................................................

419

Fuel pump shut off system .....

420

If a warning light turns on or a

warning buzzer sounds ........

421

If a warning message is displayed

........................................................

430

If you have a flat tire..................

433

If the engine will not start .......

434

If you lose your keys.................

435

If the fuel filler door cannot be

opened........................................

436

If the electronic key does not

operate properly ....................

436

If the vehicle battery is discharged

........................................................

439

If your vehicle overheats ........

445

If the vehicle becomes stuck

........................................................

448

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7-1. Essential information

7-1.Essential information

Press the switch to flash all of the turn
signal lights.

To turn them off, press the switch once
again.

■

Emergency flashers

●

If the emergency flashers are used for a

long time while the engine is not running,

the battery may discharge.

●

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

or in the event of a strong rear impact, the

emergency flashers will turn on automati-

cally.

The emergency flashers will turn off auto-

matically after operating for approxi-

mately 20 minutes. To manually turn the

emergency flashers off, press the switch

twice.

(The emergency flashers may not turn on

automatically depending on the force of

the impact and conditions of the colli-

sion.)

Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.

Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly

as this will increase the effort required to

slow the vehicle.

Shift the shift position to N.



If the shift position is shifted to N

After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.

Stop the engine.



If the shift position cannot be shifted
to N

Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.

To stop the engine, press and hold
the engine switch for 2 consecutive

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped on the road due
to a breakdown, etc.

Operating instructions

If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:

Stopping the vehicle

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seconds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by
the road.



If the door can be opened, open the
door and exit the vehicle.



If the door cannot be opened, open
the window using the power window
switch and ensure an escape route.



If the window can be opened, exit
the vehicle through the window.



If the door and window cannot be
opened due to the rising water,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside
of the vehicle equals the water pres-
sure outside of the vehicle and then
open the door after waiting for the
rising water to enter the vehicle, and
exit the vehicle. When the outside
water level exceeds half the height
of the door, the door cannot be
opened from the inside due to water
pressure.

■

Water level exceeds the floor

When the water level exceeds the floor and

time has passed, the electrical equipment

will get damaged, the power windows will

WARNING

■

If the engine has to be turned off while

driving

Power assist for the steering wheel will

be lost, making the steering wheel

heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as

possible before turning off the engine.

If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is rising

This vehicle is not designed to be
able to drive on roads that are
deeply flooded with water. Do not
drive on roads where the roads may
be submerged or the water may be
rising. It is dangerous to remain in
the vehicle, if it anticipated that the
vehicle will be flooded or set a drift.
Remain calm and follow the follow-
ing.

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7-2.Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be
towed

If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

If towing your vehicle with a
wheel-lift type truck from the front,
the vehicle’s rear wheels and axles
must be in good conditions.
(

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P.415, 417) If they are damaged,

use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.

For AWD models: If towing your
vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck,
use a towing dolly. (



P.415, 417)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

■

When towing the vehicle



2WD models

Be sure to transport the vehicle with all

four wheels raised off the ground. If the

vehicle is towed with the tires contacting

the ground, the drivetrain and related

parts may be damaged or an accident

may occur due to a change in direction

of the vehicle.



AWD models

Be sure to transport the vehicle with all

four wheels raised off the ground. If the

vehicle is towed with the tires contacting

the ground, the drivetrain or related

parts may be damaged, the vehicle may

fly off the truck.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

In the following situations, it is not pos-
sible to be towed by another vehicle
using cables or chains, as the rear
wheels may be locked due to the park-
ing lock. Contact your Lexus dealer or
commercial towing service.



There is a malfunction in the shift
control system. (

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P.172, 430)



There is a malfunction in the engine
immobilizer system. (



P.62)



There is a malfunction in the smart
access system with push-button
start. (

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P.436)



The battery is discharged.

WARNING

■

While towing

●

When towing using cables or chains,

avoid sudden starts, etc. which place

excessive stress on the towing eyelets,

cables or chains. The towing eyelets,

cables or chains may become dam-

aged, broken debris may hit people,

and cause serious damage.

●

Vehicles with electronically modu-

lated air suspension: Make sure to dis-

able all functions of the vehicle height

control of the electronically modulated

air suspension. Otherwise, the vehicle

height may change and part of your

body may be caught under the vehicle,

possibly causing injury. (



P.304)

●

Do not perform any of the following as

doing so may cause the parking lock

mechanism to engage, locking the

rear wheels and possibly leading to an

accident resulting in death or serious

injury:

• Unfasten the driver’s seat belt and

open the driver’s door.

• Turn the engine switch off.

■

Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-

cle

Make sure that towing eyelets are

installed securely.

If not securely installed, towing eyelets

may come loose during towing.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

when towing using a wheel-lift type

truck

When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-

quate ground clearance for towing at the

opposite end of the raised vehicle. With-

out adequate clearance, the vehicle

could be damaged while being towed.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either

from the front or rear.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

during emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the

suspension components.

■

Recreational towing (behind motor

home, etc.) (AWD models)

Never dinghy tow your vehicle to pre-

vent causing serious damage to the

AWD system and transmission.

(



P.168)

Situations when it is not possible
to be towed by another vehicle

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P.439)

The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing
service before towing.



The engine is running but the vehi-
cle does not move.



The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.



From the front

Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front

wheels.

When using a flat-bed truck to trans-
port the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner’s manual of
the flat-bed truck for the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement
during transportation, set the parking
brake and turn the engine switch off.

If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using cables or chains
secured to the emergency towing eye-
lets. This should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for short distances
at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.

Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck

NOTICE

■

Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-

vent body damage.

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

To have your vehicle towed by another
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.

Take out the phillips-head screw-
driver and towing eyelet.

Phillips-head screwdriver
Towing eyelet

Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a rag

between the screwdriver and the vehicle

body as shown in the illustration.

Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a phillips-head
screwdriver or hard metal bar.

Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine

switch to IGNITION ON mode.

Shift the shift position to N and
release the parking brake.

Turn automatic mode off. (

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P.181)

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While towing

If the engine is not running, the power assist

for the brakes and steering will not function,

making steering and braking more difficult.

■

Wheel nut wrench

Wheel nut wrench can be purchased at

your Lexus dealer.

Emergency towing procedure

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Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)



Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear



Engine coolant temperature gauge
continually points higher than nor-
mal.



Changes in exhaust sound



Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing



Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system



Pinging or other noises related to
the engine



Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly



Appreciable loss of power



Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking



Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road



Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor

If you think something is
wrong

If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

High coolant temperature warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(red)

(Canada)

Indicates that:



The brake fluid level is low; or



The brake system is malfunctioning



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

Indicates that the brake pads are worn out (only the right-side pads can
be detected)



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The electronically controlled brake system (vehicles with Lexus Safety
System + A); or



The electric parking brake



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (



P.445)

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■

Charging system warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Low engine oil pressure warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)

■

SRS warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The electronic engine control system;



The electronic throttle control system; or



The electronic automatic transmission control system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The SRS airbag system;



The front passenger occupant classification system; or



The seat belt pretensioner system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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Pop Up Hood warning light (warning buzzer)

■

ABS warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Inappropriate pedal operation warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated



The Pop Up Hood system cannot be reused once it has operated.
Have it replaced by your Lexus dealer.

Indicates a malfunction in the Pop Up Hood system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The ABS; or



The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:



The Brake Override System



The Drive-Start Control



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-Start Control
was operated while depressing the accelerator pedal.



Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.

Indicates that the Parking Support Brake function (static object) is oper-
ating.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed
simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is operating.



Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Low fuel level warning light

■

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)

: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer sounds. If
the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time
after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittenly
for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(red)

(yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.4 gal. (13 L, 2.8 Imp.
gal.) or less



Refuel the vehicle.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat
belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)

: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently
for a certain period of time, after the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle
reaches a certain speed.

■

Tire pressure warning light

■

LTA indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(except F SPORT

models)

(F SPORT models)

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system



Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.

When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as



Natural causes



Flat tire



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (



P.428)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(



P.234, 247)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

■

RCD OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

■

PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a
sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(



P.277)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes or illumi-

nates)

(if equipped)

Indicates a RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function is malfunctioning
ordisabled.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(



P.287, 430)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes or illumi-

nates)

(if equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to
asensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(



P.293, 430)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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PCS warning light

■

Slip indicator

■

Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes or illumi-

nates)

When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable,
corrective action may be necessary.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(



P.200, 205, 431)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.



P.219, 230

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The VSC system;



The TRAC system;



The hill-start assist control system;



The VGRS system (if equipped); or



The DRS system (if equipped)



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

(U.S.A.)

(flashes)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard

due to being in a noisy location or audio

sound.

■

Front passenger detection sensor, seat

belt reminder and warning buzzer

●

If luggage is placed on the front passen-

ger seat, the front passenger detection

sensor may cause the warning light to

flash and the warning buzzer to sound

even if a passenger is not sitting in the

seat.

●

If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-

sor may not detect a passenger, and the

warning light may not operate properly.

■

SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the air-

bag sensor assembly, Pop Up Hood com-

puter assembly, front impact sensors, side

impact sensors (front door), side impact

sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear),

driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front pas-

senger occupant classification system

(ECU and sensors), rear seat belt buckle

switches (if equipped), “AIR BAG ON” indi-

cator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light,

front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch,

seat belt pretensioners, airbags, intercon-

necting wiring and power sources. (



P.29)

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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes

on while driving

First check the following:

●

Is the fuel tank empty?

If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

●

Is the fuel tank cap loose?

If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after several driving

trips.
If the light does not go off even after several

trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as

possible.

■

Electric power steering system warning

light (warning buzzer)

When the battery charge becomes insuffi-

cient or the voltage temporarily drops, the

electric power steering system warning

light may come on and the warning buzzer

may sound.

■

When the tire pressure warning light

comes on

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punc-

tured.
If a tire is punctured:

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P.433

If none of the tires are punctured:

Turn the engine switch off then turn it to

IGNITION ON mode. Check if the tire

pressure warning light comes on or blinks.



If the tire pressure warning light blinks for

approximately 1 minute then stays on

There may be a malfunction in the tire

pressure warning system. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.



If the tire pressure warning light comes

After the temperature of the tires has

lowered sufficiently, check the inflation

pressure of each tire and adjust them to

the specified level.

If the warning light does not turn off

even after several minutes have

elapsed, check that the inflation pres-

sure of each tire is at the specified level

and perform initialization. (



P.391)

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The tire pressure warning light may

come on due to natural causes

The tire pressure warning light may come

on due to natural causes such as natural air

leaks and tire inflation pressure changes

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-

ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the

warning light (after a few minutes).

■

Conditions that the tire pressure warn-

ing system may not function properly



P.390

WARNING

■

If both the ABS and the brake system

warning lights remain on

Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-

ately and contact your Lexus dealer.

The vehicle will become extremely

unstable during braking, and the ABS

system may fail, which could cause an

accident resulting in death or serious

injury.

■

When the electric power steering

system warning light comes on

When the light comes on yellow, the

assist to the power steering is restricted.

When the light comes on red, the assist

to the power steering is lost and handling

operations of the steering wheel become

extremely heavy.

When steering wheel operations are

heavier than usual, grip the steering

wheel firmly and operate it using more

force than usual.

■

If the tire pressure warning light

comes on

Be sure to observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so could cause a loss of

vehicle control and result in death or

serious injury.

●

Decelerate to the lowest appropriate

speed as soon as possible. Do not

drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).

●

Check and adjust the tire inflation

pressure immediately.

●

If the tire pressure warning light comes

on even after tire inflation pressure

adjustment, it is probable that you have

a flat tire. Have the flat tire replaced by

the nearest Lexus dealer.

●

Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-

ing.

If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you

could lose control of the steering

wheel or the brakes.

■

If a blowout or sudden air leakage

should occur

The tire pressure warning system may

not activate immediately.

■

Maintenance of the tires

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

vided), should be checked monthly when

cold and inflated to the inflation pressure

recommended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-

tion pressure label (tire and load

information label). (If your vehicle has

tires of a different size than the size indi-

cated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-

tion pressure label [tire and load

information label], you should determine

the proper tire inflation pressure for

those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle

has been equipped with a tire pressure

monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure

warning system) that illuminates a low

tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warn-

ing light) when one or more of your tires

is significantly under-inflated. Accord-

ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale

(tire pressure warning light) illuminates,

you should stop and check your tires as

soon as possible, and inflate them to the

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-

cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire

to overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-

ciency and tire tread life, and may affect

the vehicle’s handling and stopping abil-

ity.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Warning messages

The warning messages explained below

may differ from the actual messages

according to operation conditions and vehi-

cle specifications.

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard

due to being in a noisy location or audio

sound.

■

If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or

Replace” is displayed

The engine oil level is low. Check the level

of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is

stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a

level surface and check to see if the mes-

sage disappears.

■

If “Engine Stopped Steering Power

Low” is displayed

This message is displayed if the engine is

WARNING

Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure

warning system) is not a substitute for

proper tire maintenance, and it is the

driver’s responsibility to maintain correct

tire pressure, even if under-inflation has

not reached the level to trigger illumina-

tion of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale

(tire pressure warning light).

Your vehicle has also been equipped with

a TPMS (tire pressure warning system)

malfunction indicator to indicate when

the system is not operating properly. The

TPMS (tire pressure warning system)

malfunction indicator is combined with

the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light). When the system

detects a malfunction, the telltale will

flash for approximately one minute and

then remain continuously illuminated.

This sequence will continue upon subse-

quent vehicle start-ups as long as the

malfunction exists. When the malfunction

indicator is illuminated, the system may

not be able to detect or signal low tire

pressure as intended.

TPMS (tire pressure warning system)

malfunctions may occur for a variety of

reasons, including the installation of

replacement or alternate tires or wheels

on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS

(tire pressure warning system) from func-

tioning properly. Always check the

TPMS (tire pressure warning system)

malfunction telltale after replacing one

or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to

ensure that the replacement or alternate

tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire

pressure warning system) to continue to

function properly.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the tire pressure warning

system operates properly

Do not install tires with different specifi-

cations or makers, as the tire pressure

warning system may not operate prop-

erly.

If a warning message is dis-
played

The multi-information display
shows warnings for system malfunc-
tions and incorrectly performed
operations, and messages that indi-
cate a need for maintenance.
When a message is displayed, per-
form the appropriate corrective
action for the message.
If a warning message is displayed
again after the appropriate actions
have been performed, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Additionally, if a warning light
comes on or flashes at the same
time that a warning message is dis-
played, take the appropriate cor-
rective action for the warning light.
(



P.421)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ari

ses

stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are

heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel

firmly and operate it using more force than

usual.

■

If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery”

is displayed

Power was turned off due to the automatic

power off function. Next time when starting

the engine, increase the engine speed

slightly and maintain that level for approxi-

mately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.

■

If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit

Your Dealer” is displayed

The following systems may be malfunction-

ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer immediately.

●

The LED headlight system

●

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)

●

The automatic headlight leveling system

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

■

If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable

See Owner's Manual” is displayed

The dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range system is suspended tem-

porarily or until the problem shown in the

message is resolved. (causes and coping

methods:



P.200, 205)

■

If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is

displayed

The dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range system cannot be used

temporarily. Use the system when it

becomes available again.

■

If a message that indicates the malfunc-

tion of front camera is displayed

The following systems may be suspended

until the problem shown in the message is

resolved. (



P.200, 205, 427)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision system)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range

■

If a message that indicates the malfunc-

tion of radar sensor is displayed

The following systems may be suspended

until the problem shown in the message is

resolved. (



P.200, 205, 427)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision system)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range

■

If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-

played

Indicates that all maintenance according to

the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule

should be performed soon.

Comes on approximately 4500 miles

(7200 km) after the message has been

reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.

Please reset the message after the mainte-

nance is performed. (



P.368)

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-

tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.

■

If “Maintenance Required Visit Your

Dealer” is displayed

Indicates that all maintenance is required to

correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule

Comes on approximately 5000 miles

(8000 km) after the message has been

reset. (The indicator will not work properly

unless the message has been reset.) Per-

form the necessary maintenance. Please

reset the message after the maintenance is

performed. (



P.368)

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-

tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.

■

If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is

displayed

Indicates that the engine oil should be

scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if neces-

sary. After changing the engine oil, make

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sure to reset the message. (



P.381)

■

If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-

played

Indicates that the engine oil should be

changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil fil-

ter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the

engine oil, make sure to reset the message.

(



P.381)

■

If “Shift System Malfunction Shifting

Unavailable Drive to a Safe Place and

Stop” or “Shift System Malfunction

Driving Unavailable” is displayed

There is a malfunction in the shift control

system. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer immediately.

■

If a message that indicates the need for

the shift lever operation is displayed

To prevent the shift lever from being oper-

ated incorrectly or the vehicle from moving

unexpectedly, a message that requires shift-

ing the shift position may be displayed on

the multi-information display. In that case,

follow the instruction of the message and

shift the shift position.

■

If a message that indicates the need for

visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed

The system or part shown on the

multi-information display is malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer immediately.

■

If a message that indicates the need for

referring to Owner’s Manual is dis-

played

●

If any of the following messages are

shown on the multi-information display,

follow the instructions.

• “Engine Coolant Temp High” (



P.445)

• “Battery Low” (



P.439)

• “Transmission Fluid Temp High” (



P.173)

●

If any of the following messages are

shown on the multi-information display, it

may indicate a malfunction. Have the

vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer

immediately.

• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-

tion”

• “Shift System Malfunction Apply Parking

Brake Securely When Parking See

Owner's Manual”

• “P Switch Malfunction Apply Parking

Brake Securely When Parking See

Owner's Manual”

• “Shift System Unavailable Apply Parking

Brake Securely When Parking See

Owner's Manual”

• “Shift System Malfunction See Owner's

Manual”

• “Shift System Malfunction Stop in a Safe

Place See Owner's Manual”

• “Battery Low Shifting Unavailable See

Owner's Manual”

●

If any of the following messages are

shown on the multi-information display, it

may indicate a malfunction. Immediately

stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus

dealer.

• “Braking Power Low”

• “Charging System Malfunction”

• “Oil Pressure Low”

NOTICE

■

If “High Power Consumption Partial

Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is

displayed frequently

There is a possible malfunction relating

to the charging system or the battery

may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Take your vehicle to the nearest Lexus
dealer or authorized tire dealer as
soon as possible if any tire goes flat.



For XXX/XXRXX size tires

The vehicle can be driven for a maximum
of 50 miles (80 km) at a speed below 50
mph (80 km/h) after the tire pressure
warning light comes on. (



P.425)



For XXX/XXRFXX size tires

The vehicle can be driven for a maximum
of 100 miles (160 km) at a speed below 50
mph (80 km/h) after the tire pressure
warning light comes on. (



P.425)

A run-flat tire has a

mark

on the side wall.

■

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.

If you have a flat tire

Your vehicle is not equipped with a
spare tire, but instead you can con-
tinue driving the vehicle with
run-flat tires even if any tire goes
flat.

In this case, slow down and drive
with extra caution.

Run-flat tires

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 pressure 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 pressure 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.390)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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.169)



There may be a malfunction in the
engine immobilizer system.
(



P.62)



There may be a malfunction in the
shift control system.

(



P.172, 432)

: 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.

(



P.439)



The battery terminal connections
may be loose or corroded.
(



P.385)

The engine starting system may be
malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However, an
interim measure is available to start the
engine. (



P.434)

One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:



One or both of the battery terminals
may be disconnected. (



P.385)



The battery may be discharged.
(



P.439)

Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem
cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.

When the engine does not start, the
following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if
the engine switch is functioning nor-
mally.
Do not use this starting procedure

If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start even
though correct starting procedures
are being followed (



P.169), 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.

The starter motor does not turn
over

The starter motor does not turn
over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.

Starting the engine in an emer-
gency

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except in cases of emergency.

Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(



P.180)

Parking brake indicator will come on.

Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode.

Press and hold the engine switch
for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.

Even if the engine can be started using
the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.

If you lose your keys

New genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer using
another mechanical key and the
key number stamped on your key
number plate.

Keep the plate in a safe place such
as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

NOTICE

■

When an electronic key is lost

If the electronic key remains lost, the risk

of vehicle theft increases significantly.

Visit your Lexus dealer immediately with

all remaining electronic keys and the

card key (if equipped) that were pro-

vided with your vehicle.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Remove the cover inside the trunk and
pull the lever.

■

When the electronic key does not work

properly

●

Make sure that the smart access system

with push-button start has not been dis-

abled at your Lexus dealer. If it has been

disabled, re-enable it.

●

Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is

set, cancel the function. (



P.109)

■

Unlocking the door

Use the mechanical key (



P.94) in

order to perform the following opera-
tions:

If the fuel filler door cannot
be opened

If the fuel filler door opener switch
cannot be operated, contact your
Lexus dealer to service the vehicle.
In case where refueling is urgently
necessary, the following procedure
can be used to open the fuel filler
door.

Opening the fuel filler door

If the electronic key does not
operate properly

If communication between the
electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted (



P.109) or the electronic

key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart
access system with push-button
start and wireless remote control
cannot be used. In such cases, the
doors and trunk can be opened and
the engine can be started by follow-
ing the procedure below.

NOTICE

■

In case of a smart access system with

push-button start malfunction or

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