cruise control lexus LC500 2018 Owner's Guide

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
DrivingAfter the vehicle ahead of you starts
off, press the +/RES switch.
Your vehicle will also resume follow-up
cruising if the accelerator pedal is
depressed after the vehicle ahead of
you starts off.
1 Pressing the cancel switch cancels
the speed control.
The speed control is also canceled when
the brake pedal is depressed.
(When the vehicle has been stopped by
system control, depressing the brake pedal
does not cancel the setting.)
2 Pressing the +/RES switch resumes
the cruise control and returns vehi-
cle speed to the set speed.
However, when a vehicle ahead is not
detected, cruise control does not resume
when the vehicle speed is approximately
40 km/h (25 mph) or less.
When your vehicle is too close to a
vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic
deceleration via the cruise control is
not possible, the display will flash and
the buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
An example of this would be if another
driver cuts in front of you while you are
following a vehicle. Depress the brake
pedal to ensure an appropriate vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance.
Distance optionsVehicle-to-vehicle
distance
LongApproximately 50
m (160 ft.)
MediumApproximately 40
m (130 ft.)
ShortApproximately 30
m (100 ft.)
Resuming follow-up cruising
when the vehicle has been
stopped by system control (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
Canceling and resuming the
speed control
Approach warning (vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode)

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■Warnings may not occur when
In the following instances, warnings
may not occur even when the vehicle-
to-vehicle distance is small.
 When the speed of the preceding
vehicle matches or exceeds your
vehicle speed
 When the preceding vehicle is trav-
eling at an extremely slow speed
 Immediately after the cruise control
speed was set
 When depressing the accelerator
pedal
When constant speed control mode is
selected, your vehicle will maintain a
set speed without controlling the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance. Select this
mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode does not function
correctly due to a dirty radar sensor,
etc.
1 With the cruise control off, press
and hold the cruise control main
switch for 1.5 seconds or more.
Immediately after the switch is pressed, the
radar cruise control indicator will come on. Afterwards, it switches to the cruise con-trol indicator.
Switching to constant speed control mode is only possible when operating the switch
with the cruise control off.
2 Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (at or above
approximately 40 km/h [25 mph])
and press the -/SET switch to set
the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the switch is released becomes the set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting: P.233
Canceling and resuming the speed setting:
 P.235
■Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range can be set when
●The shift position is in D.
●LC500: Range 4 or higher of D has been
Selecting constant speed con-
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Driving
selected by using the paddle shift switch.
●Vehicle speed is at or above approxi-
mately 50 km/h (30 mph). However, when a preceding vehicle is detected, the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range can be set even if the vehicle speed is below approxi-mately 50 km/h (30 mph).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle
speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the
accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the set speed resumes. Ho wever, during vehi- cle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the
vehicle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the preceding vehicle.
■When the vehicle stops while follow-up
cruising
●Pressing the +/RES switch while the vehi-
cle ahead stops will resume follow-up cruising if the vehicle ahead starts off within approximately 3 seconds after the
switch is pressed.
●If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 sec-
onds after your vehicle stops, follow-up cruising will be resumed.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is
automatically canceled in the following situ- ations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-mately 40 km/h (25 mph) when there are no vehicles ahead.
●The preceding vehicle leaves the lane when your vehicle is following at a vehicle
speed below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph). Otherwise, the sensor can not properly detect the vehicle. (“CRUISE
NOT AVAILABLE No Preceding Vehi- cles” is displayed on the multi-information display.)
●VSC is activated.
●TRC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRC system is turned
off.
●When snow mode is set.
●The sensor cannot detect correctly
because it is covered in some way.
●Pre-collision brakin g is activated.
●The parking brake is operated.
●The vehicle is stopped by system control on a steep incline.
●The following are detected when the vehicle has been stopped by system con-trol:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt. • The driver’s door is opened.• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3
minutes
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
is automatically canceled for any other rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the sys-
tem. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■Automatic cancelation of constant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automati- cally canceled in the following situations:
●Actual vehicle speed is more than
approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below the set vehicle speed.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-mately 40 km/h (25 mph).
●VSC is activated.
●TRC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRC system is turned off.
●Pre-collision brakin g is activated.
If constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled for any other reason, there
may be a malfunction in the system. Con-
tact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
shown on the multi-information display
The radar cruise control system cannot be
used temporarily. Use the system when it

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becomes available again.
■Warning messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfun ction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution while driv- ing. If a warning mess age is shown on the multi-information display, read the message
and follow the instructions.
■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
In the case of the following and depending on the conditions, operate the brake pedal when deceleration of the system is insuffi-
cient or operate the accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the approach warning ( P.235) may not be activated.
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●Vehicles traveling at low speeds
●Vehicles that are not moving in the same
lane
●Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board, etc.)
●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
●When water or snow thrown up by the
surrounding vehicles hinders the detect- ing of the sensor
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the luggage compartment, etc.)
●Preceding vehicle has an extremely high ground clearance
■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode may not function correctly
In the case of the following conditions, operate the brake pedal (or accelerator
pedal, depending on the situation) as nec- essary.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, the system may not operate properly.
●When the road curves or when the lanes
are narrow
●When steering wheel operation or your
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●When the vehicle ahead of you deceler- ates suddenly
*:If equipped
■Meter display
Set speed
Indicators
■Operation switches
+/RES switch
Cruise control main switch
-/SET switch
Cancel switch
Cruise control*
Use the cruise control to maintain a
set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
System components
A
B
A
B
C
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1Press the cruise control main switch
to activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will come on. Press the switch again to deactivate the
cruise control.
2 Accelerate or decelerate the vehi-
cle to the desired speed, and press
the -/SET switch to set the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will come
on. The vehicle speed at the moment the switch is released becomes the set speed.
To change the set speed, press the
+/RES or -/SET switch until the
desired set speed is obtained.
1 Increases the speed
2 Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Press the switch in the
desired direction.
Large adjustment: Press and hold switch.
The set speed will be increased or
decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 km/h
(0.6 mph) each time the switch is pressed.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be
increased or decreased continually until
the switch is released.
1 Pressing the cancel switch cancels
the constant speed control.
The speed setting is also canceled when
the brakes are applied.
2 Pressing the +/RES switch resumes
the constant speed control.
Setting the vehicle speed
Adjusting the set speed
Canceling and resuming the
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Driving
Resuming is available when the vehicle
speed is more than approximately 40
km/h (25 mph).
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift position is in D.
●LC500: Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise con-
trol, the set speed can be increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pressing the -
/SET switch to set the new speed.
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the
vehicle speed in any of the following situa- tions.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below the preset vehicle speed.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approxi-mately 40 km/h (25 mph).
●VSC is activated.
●TRC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRC system is turned
off.
■If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-informa-tion display
Press the cruise control main switch once to deactivate the system, and then press the
switch again to reactivate the system. If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately
after being activated, there may be a mal- function in the cruise control system. Have the vehicle inspected by authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control
by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the
cruise control main switch when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise con-trol
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those cov-
ered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep downhills Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●During emergency towing

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Alphabetical index
Brake hold ........................................................189
Break-in tips .................................................... 155
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control................... 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...................... 248
Blind Spot Monitor function................. 254
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function 256
C
Care....................................................... 304, 307
Aluminum wheels ..................................... 305
Exterior............................................................304
Interior .............................................................307
Seat belts ........................................................307
Cargo hooks ..................................................295
Center Display .............................................. 274
Chains ................................................................ 271
Child restraint system ...................................48
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 54
Fixed with an ISOFIX rigid anchor ..... 57
Points to remember..................................... 48
Riding with children ..................................... 47
Types of child restraint system installation
method ...........................................................50
Using an anchor bracket (for top strap)
............................................................................60
Child safety ........................................................ 47
12-volt battery precautions ...... 325, 399
Airbag precautions ......................................40
Child restraint system................................. 48
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions............................................... 288
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 32
Installing child restraints ..............................51
Power window lock switch.....................152
Power window precautions .................... 151
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions .............................................................. 350
Seat belt precautions .................................. 47
Trunk precautions......................................... 119
Cleaning .............................................. 304, 307
Aluminum wheels ..................................... 305
Exterior........................................................... 304
Interior .............................................................307
Radar sensor ................................... 208, 253
Seat belts ........................................................307
Clock................................................................. 297
Coat hooks .................................................... 298
Condenser......................................................323
Console box ...................................................294
Console box light .........................................294
Consumption screen ................................... 104
Coolant
Capacity .......................................................... 416
Checking........................................................ 322
Preparing and checking before winter
..........................................................................269
Cooling system .............................................322
Engine overheating......................400, 403
Hybrid system overheating ................. 404
Cornering lights............................................. 193
Cruise control
Cruise control..............................................239
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range .............................................. 229
Cup holder......................................................294
Current fuel consumption ...........................94
Curtain shield airbags ...................................35
Customizable features ..............................423
D
Daytime running light system.....................191
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 281
Rear window ................................................. 281
Windshield ..................................................... 281
Differential ....................................................... 418
Dimension ........................................................410

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Display
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...................248
Consumption screen ................................ 104
Drive information .......................................... 94
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range .............................................. 229
Energy monitor ............................................ 104
Head-up display............................................ 99
Lexus parking assist ................................. 243
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................... 221
Multi-information display .......................... 92
Warning message.....................................378
Distance ..............................................................94
Do-it-yourself maintenance...................... 312
Door courtesy lights .................................... 291
Door lock
Door lock indicator...................................... 118
Doors .................................................................. 115
Smart entry & start system ...................... 122
Wireless remote control ........................... 113
Door pockets .................................................293
Doors .................................................................. 115
Automatic door locking and unlocking
system ............................................................. 118
Door glasses ................................................. 150
Door lock indicator...................................... 118
Door lock .......................................................... 115
Open door warning buzzer .......... 116, 118
Outside rear view mirrors....................... 147
Double locking system ................................. 75
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 ...............................94
Drive information ............................................94
Driver’s seat position memory................. 140
Driving position memory ........................ 140
Memory recall function ............................. 141
Drive-start control ........................................ 155
Driving ............................................................... 154
Break-in tips .................................................. 155
Correct driving posture ............................ 29
Driving mode select switch .................. 242
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 267
Procedures..................................................... 154
Winter drive tips .........................................269
Driving mode select switch......................242
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ...............262
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................229
Warning message ..................................... 237
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ...............262
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem).................................................................262
Eco drive mode.............................................242
Eco Driving Indicator ................................... 86
Eco Driving Indicator Light........................ 86
Elapsed time ......................................................94
Electric motor (traction motor).................62
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function .......................................................... 262
Warning light ...............................................370
Electronically Controlled Brake System
(ECB) .............................................................262
Electronic key ...................................................112
Battery-saving function .............................124
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ...................................................... 389
Replacing the battery...............................349
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds.................. 368
If a warning light turns on...................... 368
If a warning message is displayed .....378
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....392
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ...................................................... 389
If the engine will not start....................... 385
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
......................................................................... 388
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 386
If you have a flat tire ................................. 384
If you lose your keys ................................ 388

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Alphabetical index
Turn signal lever .......................................... 186
Wiper lever .................................................... 196
Lexus climate concierge ...........................278
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)
..........................................................................263
Lexus parking assist-sensor.....................243
Function .......................................................... 243
Warning message..................................... 245
Lexus Safety System+ ............................... 203
Automatic High Beam ..............................193
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range .............................................. 226
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 218
PCS (Pre-Collision System)................. 210
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......................... 226
License plate lights .........................................191
Light switch ...................................................... 191
Replacing light bulbs................................355
Light bulbs
Replacing .......................................................355
Wattage..........................................................420
Lights
Automatic High Beam system..............193
Fog light switch ............................................ 196
Follow me home system ..........................192
Headlight switch............................................ 191
Interior lights list............................................291
Interior lights...................................................291
Personal lights ............................................. 292
Replacing light bulbs................................355
Trunk light ..........................................................121
Turn signal lever .......................................... 186
Vanity lights .................................................. 297
Wattage..........................................................420
Welcome light illumination control ....192
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ..................... 218
Operation ....................................................... 218
Warning messages................................... 224
Lock steering column........................ 164, 168
Low profile tire ............................................. 328
M
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance................... 314
Maintenance data ....................................... 410
Maintenance requirements.....................312
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 369
Master warning light ................................... 374
Meter
Changing the display....................................91
Head-up display............................................99
Indicators...........................................................84
Instrument panel light control ...................91
Meters................................................................ 88
Multi-information display .......................... 92
Operating the meter control switches93
Settings ...............................................................96
Warning lights ............................................ 368
Warning message .....................................378
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 146
Outside rear view mirror defoggers 281
Outside rear view mirrors.......................147
Vanity mirrors .............................................. 297
Multi-information display.............................92
Audio system-linked....................................96
Drive information ..........................................94
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range .............................................. 229
Eco Driving Indicator................................. 86
Energy monitor ............................................ 104
Gear positions................................................94
G-force ..............................................................95
Hybrid System Indicator .......................... 86
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ...................221
Navigation system-linked .........................96
Rear wing position........................................96
Settings ...............................................................96
Switching the display...................................93
Tire pressure ................................................329
Warning message .....................................378