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P.48)

Open the cover.

Insert the tab into the slit of
the cover.

The cover will be held open.



With flexible lower attachments

Latch the hooks of the lower
attachments onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.

Canada only

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For safety and security



With rigid lower attachments

Latch the buckles onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.

Canada only

If the child restraint has a top tether
strap, follow the child restraint man-
ufacturer’s operation manual
regarding the installation, using the
top tether strap to latch onto the
top tether strap anchor. (



P.55)

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
(



P.53)

■

Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchors

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to

FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications

can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE

J1819.

■

Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for each
rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing the
top tether strap.

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

When using the LATCH anchors, be

sure that there are no foreign objects

around the anchors and that the seat

belt is not caught behind the child

restraint system.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●

When securing some types of child

restraint systems in rear seats, it may

not be possible to properly use the

seat belts in positions next to the child

restraint without interfering with it or

affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be

sure your seat belt fits snugly across

your shoulder and low on your hips. If it

does not, or if it interferes with the

child restraint, move to a different posi-

tion. Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the

security of the child restraint system.

Using an anchor bracket (for top
tether strap)

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

Outboard rear seats

Anchor brackets
Top tether strap



Rear center seat

Anchor bracket
Top tether strap

■

Fixing the top tether strap to the
anchor bracket

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.
Open the anchor bracket cover, latch
the hook onto the anchor bracket and
tighten the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely
latched. (

P.53)



Outboard rear seats

Hook
Top tether strap

Adjust the head restraint to the lowest
position.



Rear center seat

Hook
Top tether strap

■

Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchors

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to

FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications

can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE

J1819.

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B

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LEXUS LS500 Owner's Manual

For safety and security

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Firmly attach the top tether strap and

make sure that the belt is not twisted.

●

Do not attach the top tether strap to

anything other than the anchor

bracket.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●

Be sure to have the top tether strap

pass over the top of the head restraint.

If the belt passes below the head

restraint, it is possible that the child

restraint system may not be securely

fixed.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the

security of the child restraint system.

NOTICE

■

Anchor brackets (for top tether

strap)

When not in use, make certain to close

the lid. If it remains open, the lid may be

damaged.

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1-3.Lexus Enform

: If equipped

“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Microphone

Subscribers have the following Safety
Connect services available:



Automatic Collision Notification

Helps drivers receive necessary response
from emergency service providers.
(

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2



Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft.
(



Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-center sup-
port. (





Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Provides drivers various on-road assis-
tance. (

After you have signed the Telematics

Lexus Enform Safety Con-
nect

Safety Connect is a subscrip-
tion-based telematics service that
uses Global Positioning System
(GPS) data and embedded cellular
technology to provide safety and
security features to subscribers.
Safety Connect is supported by
Lexus’ designated response center,
which operates 24 hours per day, 7
days per week.

Safety Connect service is available
by subscription on select, telemat-
ics hardware-equipped vehicles.

By using the Safety Connect ser-
vice, you are agreeing to be bound
by the Telematics Subscription Ser-
vice Agreement and its Terms and
Conditions, as in effect and
amended from time to time, a cur-
rent copy of which is available at
Lexus.com. All use of the Safety
Connect service is subject to such
then-applicable Terms and Condi-
tions.

System components

Services

Subscription

A
B
C

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For safety and security

Subscription Service Agreement and
are enrolled, you can begin receiving
services.
A variety of subscription terms is avail-
able for purchase. Contact your Lexus
dealer, call the following or push the
“SOS” button in your vehicle for fur-
ther subscription details.



The United States

1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987)



Canada

1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987)



Puerto Rico

1-877-539-8777

■

Safety Connect Services Information

●

Phone calls using the vehicles Blue-
tooth

technology will not be possible

during Safety Connect.

●

Safety Connect is available beginning Fall

2009 on select Lexus models (in the

contiguous United States only). Contact

with the Safety Connect response center

is dependent upon the telematics device

being in operative condition, cellular con-

nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-

nal reception, which can limit the ability to

reach the response center or receive

emergency service support. Enrollment

and Telematics Subscription Service

Agreement required. A variety of sub-

scription terms is available; charges vary

by subscription term selected and loca-

tion.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle

Location will function in the United

States, including Hawaii and Alaska,

Puerto Rico and in Canada, and

Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-

tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and

in Canada.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and

Enhanced Road Assistance will not func-

tion in the United States Virgin Islands.

For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no

Safety Connect services will function in

and outside the United States Virgin

Islands.

●

Safety Connect services are not subject

to section 255 of the Telecommunica-

tions Act and the device is not TTY com-

patible.

■

Languages

The Safety Connect response center will

offer support in multiple languages. The

Safety Connect system will offer voice

prompts in English, Spanish, and French.

Please indicate your language of choice

when enrolling.

■

When contacting the response center

You may be unable to contact the response

center if the network is busy.

When the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode, the red indica-
tor light comes on for 2 seconds then
turns off. Afterward, the green indica-
tor light comes on, indicating that the
service is active.
The following indicator light patterns
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:



Green indicator light on = Active
service



Green indicator light flashing =
Safety Connect call in process



Red indicator light (except at vehi-
cle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Lexus dealer)



No indicator light (off) = Safety
Connect service not active

Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators

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■

Automatic Collision Notification

In case of either airbag deployment or
severe rear-end collision, the system is
designed to automatically call the
response center. The responding agent
receives the vehicle’s location and
attempts to speak with the vehicle
occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to
communicate, the agent automatically
treats the call as an emergency, con-
tacts the nearest emergency services
provider to describe the situation, and
requests that assistance be sent to the
location.

■

Stolen Vehicle Location

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect
can work with local authorities to assist
them in locating and recovering the
vehicle. After filing a police report, call
the Safety Connect response center at
1-800-25-LEXUS
(1-800-255-3987) in the United
States, 1-877-539-8777 in Puerto
Rico or 1-800-265-3987 in Canada,
and follow the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforce-
ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle,
Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle
location data may, under certain cir-
cumstances, be shared with third par-
ties to locate your vehicle. Further
information is available at Lexus.com.

■

Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on the
road, push the “SOS” button to reach
the Safety Connect response center.
The answering agent will determine
your vehicle’s location, assess the
emergency, and dispatch the neces-
sary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS” button,
tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.

■

Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds
GPS data to the already included war-
ranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” but-
ton to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help
with a wide range of needs, such as:
towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a
description of the Roadside Assistance
services and their limitations, please
see the Safety Connect Terms and
Conditions, which are available at
Lexus.com.

Important! Read this information about
exposure to radio frequency signals
before using Safety Connect;
The Safety Connect system installed in
your vehicle is a low-power radio trans-
mitter and receiver. It receives and also
sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Commu-

Safety Connect services

Safety information for Safety
Connect

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For safety and security

nications Commission (FCC) adopted
RF exposure guidelines with safety lev-
els for mobile wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with the
safety standards previously set by the
following U.S. and international stan-
dards bodies.



ANSI (American National Stan-
dards Institute) C95.1 [1992]



NCRP (National Council on Radia-
tion Protection and Measurement)
Report 86 [1986]



ICNIRP (International Commission
on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protec-
tion) [1996]

Those standards were based on com-
prehensive and periodic evaluations of
the relevant scientific literature. Over
120 scientists, engineers, and physi-
cians from universities, and govern-
ment health agencies and industries
reviewed the available body of
research to develop the ANSI Stan-
dard (C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect com-
plies with the FCC guidelines in addi-
tion to those standards.

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1-4.Theft deterrent system

The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

engine immobilizer system.

■

Conditions that may cause the system to

malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in contact

with a metallic object

●

If the key is in close proximity to or touch-

ing a key to the security system (key with

a built-in transponder chip) of another

vehicle

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in tran-
sponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if a key has not
been previously registered in the
vehicle’s on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

This system is designed to help pre-
vent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security
against all vehicle thefts.

Operating the system

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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■

Items to check before locking the
vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:



Nobody is in the vehicle.



The windows, moon roof (if
equipped) and panoramic moon
roof (if equipped) are closed before
the alarm is set.



No valuables or other personal
items are left in the vehicle.

■

Setting

Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system will be
set automatically after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set.

■

Deactivating or stopping

Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:



Except for Canada: Unlock the
doors.



Except for Canada: Open the trunk.



For Canada: Unlock the doors or
open the trunk using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control.



Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

alarm system.

■

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following

situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm

system.)

●

For Canada: The doors are unlocked

using the mechanical key.

Alarm

The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:



Except for Canada: A locked
door or trunk is unlocked or
opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless
remote control or mechanical
key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)



For Canada: A locked door or
trunk is unlocked or opened in
any way other than using the
entry function or wireless remote
control. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)



The hood is opened.

Setting/deactivating/stopping
the alarm system

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●

For Canada: The trunk is opened using

the mechanical key.

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door,

the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle.

●

The battery is recharged or replaced

when the vehicle is locked. (



P.446)

■

Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the sit-

uation, the door may automatically lock to

prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door and the alarm is acti-

vated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a person

remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Vehicle status information

and indicators

2-1. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indicators

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

Gauges and meters (except F

SPORT models) . . . . . .

Gauges and meters (F SPORT

models). . . . . . . . . . ..

Multi-information display. . ..

Head-up display . . . . . . ...

Fuel consumption information

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

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2-1.Instrument cluster

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.



Except F SPORT models



F SPORT models

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.

Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster

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Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.

: These lights come on when the engine

switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is

Warning lights

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning light

(



(red)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light

(



(yellow)

Brake system warning light

(



High coolant temperature
warning light

(

Charging system warning
light

(



Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light

(

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(



(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(



SRS warning light

(



Pop Up Hood warning light

(



(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

(



(Canada)

ABS warning light

(



Inappropriate pedal operation
warning light

(

(red)

Electric power steering system
warning light

(

(yellow)

Electric power steering system
warning light

(



Low fuel level warning light
(

Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(

Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(except F SPORT mod-
els) (

Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights (F SPORT mod-
els) (



Tire pressure warning light

(

(orange)

LTA indicator (

(flashes)

RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) (

P.430)

(flashes or

illuminates)

PCS warning light

(



P.430)

Slip indicator

(



P.430)

(flashes)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.431)

(flashes)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.431)

(flashes)

Brake hold operated indicator

(

P.431)

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being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.

WARNING

■

If a safety system warning light does

not come on

Should a safety system light such as the

ABS and SRS warning light not come on

when you start the engine, this could

mean that these systems are not available

to help protect you in an accident, which

could result in death or serious injury.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator (

P.177)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator (



P.183)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator (



P.183)

Headlight high beam indicator
(



P.185)

AHB indicator (

P.186)

PCS warning light

*1, 2

(



P.209, 222)

Cruise control indicator
(



P.258)

Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator (

P.258)

Cruise control “SET” indicator
(

LTA indicator (

BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators

*1, 4

(if equipped)

(

P.268, 281)

BSM OFF indicator

*1, 2

(if

equipped) (

P.268)

Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator

*1, 2

(if equipped)

(

P.275)

RCTA OFF indicator

*1, 2

(if

equipped) (

P.281)

RCD OFF indicator

(if

equipped) (

P.286)

PKSB OFF indicator

*1, 2

(if

equipped) (

P.290)

(flashes)

Slip indicator

(



P.305)

VSC OFF indicator

*1, 2

(

P.306)

High mode indicator (if
equipped) (

P.302)

Smart access system with
push-button start indicator

(

P.167)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.178)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.178)

Brake hold standby indicator

(

P.181)

Brake hold operated indicator

(