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Lexus LS500 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 25

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Turn the engine switch off.

Open the fuse box cover.



Engine compartment: type A fuse
box

Remove the service cover (



P.385) and

push the tabs in and lift the lid off.



Engine compartment: type B fuse
box

Remove the engine compartment cover
(



P.384) and push the tabs in and lift the

lid off.

NOTICE

●

Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery to

rust.

●

Do not touch or move any other com-

ponent inside the remote control.

●

Do not bend either of the battery ter-

minals.

Checking and replacing
fuses

If any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.

Checking and replacing fuses

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Driver’s side instrument panel

Push the tab in and remove the lid.
Make sure to push the tab in during
removal or installation.



Passenger’s side instrument panel

Push the tab in and remove the lid.
Make sure to push the tab in during
removal or installation.



Trunk

Remove the luggage mat. (



P.349)

Push the tab in and lift the lid off.

Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed
using the pullout tool.

Check if the fuse is blown.

Type A and B:

Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of

an appropriate amperage rating. The

amperage rating can be found on the fuse

box lid.
Type C and D:

Contact your Lexus dealer.

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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.

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

416

If your vehicle has to be stopped in

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

416

If the vehicle is submerged or

water on the road is rising ...

417

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

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

419

If you think something is wrong

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

423

Fuel pump shut off system .....

424

If a warning light turns on or a

warning buzzer sounds .......

425

If a warning message is displayed

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

434

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

436

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

437

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

439

If the fuel filler door cannot be

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

439

If the electronic key does not

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

440

If the vehicle battery is discharged

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

442

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

448

If the vehicle becomes stuck

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

451

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7-1.Essential information

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

To turn them off, press the switch once
again.

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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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not operate, the engine stop, and the vehi-

cle may not be able to get moving.

■

Using an emergency escape hammer

Laminated glass is used in the windshield

and the windows on this vehicle. Laminated

glass cannot be shattered with an emer-
gency hammer

: Contact your Lexus dealer or aftermar-

ket accessory manufacturer for further
information about an emergency ham-
mer.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not drive on roads where the roads

may be submerged or the water may be

rising. Otherwise the vehicle may be

damaged and cannot move, as well as

become flooded and set a drift, which

may lead to death.

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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.
(



P.421, 419) 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.421, 419)

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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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. (



P.170, 434)



There is a malfunction in the engine
immobilizer system. (



P.62)

WARNING

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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.303)

●

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.

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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

●

Do not tow the vehicle from the rear

when the engine switch is off. The

steering lock mechanism is not strong

enough to hold the front wheels

straight.

●

When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-

quate ground clearance for towing at

the opposite end of the raised vehicle.

Without adequate clearance, the vehi-

cle 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.

(

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P.166)

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

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

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P.440)



The battery is discharged.
(



P.442)

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

Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck

NOTICE

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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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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.

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.

Emergency towing procedure

A
B

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

Turn automatic mode off. (

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P.179)

■

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.



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

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



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

Follow the procedure below to restart
the engine after the system is activated.

Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or turn it off.

Restart the engine.

Fuel pump shut off system

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage
when the engine stalls or when an
airbag inflates upon collision, the
fuel pump shut off system stops the
supply of fuel to the engine.

Restarting the engine

NOTICE

■

Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle.

If you find that fuel has leaked onto the

ground, the fuel system has been dam-

aged and is in need of repair. Do not

restart the engine.

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Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

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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.448)

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