LEXUS LS 500 (2019 year). Instruction

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Traction AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.

A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.

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Temperature A, B, C

The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat

when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.

Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire
assume that it is properly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.

Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term

Meaning

Cold tire inflation pressure

Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition

Maximum inflation pressure

The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire

Recommended inflation pressure

Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer

Accessory weight

The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)

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Curb weight

The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

Normal occupant weight

150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1

that fol-

lows

Occupant distribution

Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1

below

Production options weight

The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim

Rim

A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assem-
bly upon which the tire beads are seated

Rim diameter (Wheel diameter)

Nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim size designation

Rim diameter and width

Rim type designation

The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim
by style or code

Rim width

Nominal distance between rim flanges

Vehicle capacity weight (Total load
capacity)

The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two

Tire related term

Meaning

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Vehicle normal load on the tire

The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight
(distributed in accordance with Table 1

below), and

dividing by two

Weather side

The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire

Bead

The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim

Bead separation

A breakdown of the bond between components in
the bead

Bias ply tire

A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend
to the beads are laid at alternate angles substan-
tially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the
tread

Carcass

The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load

Chunking

The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall

Cord

The strands forming the plies in the tire

Cord separation

The parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds

Cracking

Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner
of the tire extending to cord material

A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim
system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges
pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit
on the underside of the rim in a manner that
encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the
tire

Extra load tire

A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire

Groove

The space between two adjacent tread ribs

Innerliner

The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless
tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire

Tire related term

Meaning

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Innerliner separation

The parting of the innerliner from cord material in
the carcass

Intended outboard sidewall

(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall
of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical
tire that has a particular side that must always face
outward when mounted on a vehicle

Light truck (LT) tire

A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles

Load rating

The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a
given inflation pressure

Maximum load rating

The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissi-
ble inflation pressure for that tire

Maximum permissible inflation pres-
sure

The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire
may be inflated

Measuring rim

The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimen-
sion requirements

Open splice

Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material

Outer diameter

The overall diameter of an inflated new tire

Overall width

The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, including elevations due
to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs

Passenger car tire

A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb.
or less.

Ply

A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords

Ply separation

A parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies

Tire related term

Meaning

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Pneumatic tire

A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the
traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load

Radial ply tire

A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend
to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread

Reinforced tire

A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire

Section width

The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoration, or protective bands

Sidewall

That portion of a tire between the tread and bead

Sidewall separation

The parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall

Snow tire

A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136
Standard Reference Test Tire, when using the snow
traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00,
Standard Test Method for Single Wheel Driving
Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Cov-
ered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine

Symbol (

) on at least one sidewall

Test rim

The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may
be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire

Tread

That portion of a tire that comes into contact with
the road

Tread rib

A tread section running circumferentially around a
tire

Tread separation

Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass

Tire related term

Meaning

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: Table 1 -Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various desig-

nated seating capacities

Treadwear indicators (TWI)

The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees
of wear of the tread

Wheel-holding fixture

The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing

Tire related term

Meaning

Designated seating capac-

ity, Number of occupants

Vehicle normal load, Num-

ber of occupants

Occupant distribution in a

normally loaded vehicle

2 through 4

2 in front

5 through 10

2 in front, 1 in second seat

11 through 15

2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in

third seat, 1 in fourth seat

16 through 20

2 in front, 2 in second seat, 2

in third seat, 1 in fourth seat

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Changing by using the meter con-
trol switches

Press

to select

Operate the meter control
switches to select the desired item
to be customized.

According to the display, select the
desired setting and then press

To go back to the previous screen or exit
the customize mode, press

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Changing by using the Remote
Touch

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.

Select “Setup” on the menu screen
and select “Vehicle”.

Select “Vehicle Customization” or
“Drive Mode Customization”.

Various setting can be changed. Refer to

the list of settings that can be changed for

details.

For details on the Remote Touch, refer
to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-

UAL”.

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Changing by using the Rear Multi
Operation Panel (if equipped)

Display the home screen on the
Rear Multi Operation Panel and
then touch “Settings”.

Touch “Seat”.

Select the desired setting.

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When customizing using the Remote

Touch

Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the

parking brake, and shift the shift position to

P. Also, to prevent battery discharge, leave

the engine running while customizing the

features.

Customizable features

Your vehicle includes a variety of
electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to your preferences. The
settings of these features can be
changed by using the meter control
switches, the Remote Touch, Rear
Multi Operation Panel or at your
Lexus dealer.

Customizing vehicle features

WARNING

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During customization

As the engine needs to be running

during customization, ensure that the

vehicle is parked in a place with ade-

quate ventilation. In a closed area such as

a garage, exhaust gases including harm-

ful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect

and enter the vehicle. This may lead to

death or a serious health hazard.

NOTICE

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During customization

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that

the engine is running while customizing

features.

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Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being cus-
tomized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.

Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch
Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches
Settings that can be changed using the Rear Multi Operation Panel (if
equipped)
Settings that can be changed by your Lexus dealer

Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available

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Seat belts (

P.24)

: If equipped

: Vehicles with pre-collision seat belts with comfort function

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Gauges, meters and multi-information display (

P.68, 7 3, 76, 80)

Customizable features

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Easy Access Buckle

Off

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Retraction of front seat belts
when vehicle speed reaches
approximately 12 mph (20
km/h)

Off

—

Retraction of front seat belt
when corresponding front
door is opened or seat belt is
released

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Language

English

French

—

Spanish

Units

miles (MPG)

km (km/L)

—

km (L/100 km)

miles (MPG

Imperial)

A
B
C

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: For details about each function:

P.85

: The default setting varies according to country.

: F SPORT models

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Head-up Display

(

P.87)

Drive information 1

Current fuel con-

sumption

Customizable
items:

P.82

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Average fuel

economy (after

reset)

Drive information 2

Distance (driving

range)

Average vehicle

speed (after

reset)

Clock

12-hour display

24-hour display

—

Pop-up display

Off

—

Accent color

Color 1

Color 2

—

Rev indicator

5000 r/min.

2000 - 6400

r/min.

—

Off

Rev peak

Off

—

Eco Driving Indicator Light

Off

—

Suggestion function

On (when the

vehicle is
stopped)

—

Off

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Gauge information

Tachometer

Eco Driving Indi-

cator

—

No content

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

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Door lock (

P.100, 104, 433)

Route guidance to destina-
tion/street name

Off

—

Driving support system dis-
play

Off

—

Compass

Off

—

Audio system operation sta-
tus

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Unlocking using a mechani-
cal key

Driver’s door

unlocked in one

step, all doors

unlocked in two

step

All doors

unlocked in one

step

—

Automatic door locking func-
tion

Shift position

linked door lock-

ing operation

Off

—

Speed linked

door locking

operation

Automatic door unlocking
function

Shift position

linked door

unlocking opera-

tion

Off

—

Driver’s door

linked door

unlocking opera-

tion

Locking/unlocking of the
trunk when all doors are
locked/unlocked

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

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Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
(

P.100, 111)

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Smart access system with push-button start (

P.100, 111)

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Wireless remote control (

P.98, 100, 104)

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Operating signal (Buzzers)

Off

—

1 to 7

Operation signal (Emer-
gency flashers)

Off

—

Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being unlocked

60 seconds

Off

—

30 seconds

120 seconds

Open door warning buzzer

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Smart access system with
push-button start

Off

—

Smart door unlocking

Driver’s door

All the doors

—

Time elapsed before unlock-
ing all the door when gripping
and holding the driver’s door
handle

2 seconds

Off

—

1.5 seconds

2.5 seconds

Number of consecutive door
lock operations

2 times

As many as

desired

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Wireless remote control

Off

—

Unlocking operation

Driver’s door

unlocked in one

step, all doors

unlocked in two

step

All doors

unlocked in one

step

—

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Trunk (

P.104)

: If equipped

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Front seats (

P.119)

: If equipped

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Power rear seats

(

P.126)

Trunk unlocking operation

Press and hold

(short)

One short press

—

Push twice

Press and hold

(long)

Off

Theft deterrent panic mode

Off

—

Reservation lock

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Hands Free Power Trunk Lid
(kick sensor)

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Driver’s seat position linked
head restraint height opera-
tion

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Automatic rear seat opera-
tion (door-linked rear seat
return function and
shift-linked rear seat reclining
function)

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

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Driving position memory (

P.130)

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Outside rear view mirrors (

P.140)

Door linked rear seat with
ottoman seatback position for
exiting

More upright

than upright posi-

tion

Upright position

—

Shift-linked rear seat reclining
function

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Selecting doors linked to the
memory recall function

Driver’s door

All doors

—

Driver’s seat slide movement
when exiting the vehicle

Full

Off

—

Partial

Driver’s seat height move-
ment when exiting the vehicle

Off

Full

—

Partial

Steering wheel movement

Tilt only

Off

—

Telescopic only

Tilt and telescopic

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Automatic mirror folding and
extending operation

Linked to the

locking/ unlock-

ing of the doors

Off

—

Linked to opera-

tion of the engine

switch

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

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Power windows, and moon roof

or panoramic moon roof

(

P.142, 145, 147)

: If equipped

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Reverse warning buzzer (

P.168)

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Automatic light control system (

P.179)

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Lights (

P.179)

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Mechanical key linked opera-
tion

Off

—

Wireless remote control
linked operation

Off

On (open only)

—

Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Signal (buzzer) when the shift
position is in R

Single

Intermittent

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Light sensor sensitivity

Standard

-2 to 2

—

Time elapsed before head-
lights automatically turn off
after doors are closed

30 seconds

Off

—

60 seconds

90 seconds

Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Daytime running lights

Off

—

Welcome lighting

Off

—

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System)

Off

—

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: If equipped

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PCS (Pre-Collision System) and FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)

(

P.204,

215, 222)

: If equipped

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LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (vehicles with Lexus Safety System + A) (

P.225)

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LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (vehicles with Lexus Safety System + 2.0)
(

P.225)

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

PCS (Pre-Collision System)
and FCTA function

Off

—

Adjust alert timing

Middle

Far

—

Near

Pedestrian alert

and FCTA

function

Off

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Lane centering function

Off

—

Steering assist function

Off

—

Lane change assist function

Off

—

Alert type

Steering wheel

vibration

Buzzer

—

Alert sensitivity

High

Standard

—

Vehicle sway warning func-
tion

Off

—

Vehicle sway warning sensi-
tivity

Standard

High

—

Low

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Lane centering function

Off

—

Steering assist function

Off

—

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RSA (Road Sign Assist)

(

P.247)

: If equipped

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

(

P.250)

Alert type

Steering wheel

vibration

Buzzer

—

Alert sensitivity

High

Standard

—

Vehicle sway warning func-
tion

Off

—

Vehicle sway warning sensi-
tivity

Standard

High

—

Low

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

Off

—

Excess speed notification
method

Display only

No notification

—

Display and

buzzer

Excess speed notification
level

1 mph (2 km/h)

3 mph (5 km/h)

—

5 mph (10 km/h)

Other notifications method
(No-entry notification)

Display only

No notification

—

Display and

buzzer

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

Off

—

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cator brightness

Bright

Dim

—

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

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