brake sensor lexus LC500 2018 Owner's Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Power (ignition) switch (LC500h)
............................................................ 167
EV drive mode (LC500h)......... 171
Automatic transmission (LC500)
............................................................ 173
Hybrid transmission (LC500h)
............................................................ 179
Turn signal lever ............................ 186
Parking brake ................................. 187
Brake Hold....................................... 189
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............................. 191
Automatic High Beam ................ 193
Fog light switch .............................. 196
Windshield wipers and washer 196
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......... 201
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ ................ 203
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 210
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ..... 218
RSA (Road Sign Assist)............. 226
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range......................... 229
Cruise control ............................... 239
Driving mode select switch...... 242
Lexus parking assist-sensor..... 243
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 248
Active rear wing ........................... 259
Driving assist systems................. 262
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
(LC500h) .................................... 267
Winter driving tips ....................... 269
5-1. Remote Touch
Remote Touch................................ 274
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
Lexus Climate Concierge ....... 278
5-3. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system
.......................................................... 280
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators .................. 288
5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............................. 291
5-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............... 293
Trunk features ............................... 295
5-6. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............... 297
ERA-GLONASS ........................ 299
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior................................... 304
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior .................................... 307
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ....... 312
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
............................................................ 314
Hood ................................................... 316
Positioning a floor jack ................316
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

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2-1. Instrument cluster
panel.
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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P.186)
Tail light indicator ( P.191)
Headlight high beam indica-
tor ( P.192)
(If equipped)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor*1 ( P.193)
Rear fog light indicator
( P.196)
(If equipped)
Gear Shift Indicator*2
( P.178, 185)
Cruise control indicator*2
( P.229, 239)
(If equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator*2 ( P.229)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor*2 ( P.229, 239)
(white)
LKA indicator*2 (P.218)
(green)
LKA indicator*2 (P.218)
(orange)
LKA indicator*2, 3 (P.218)
Lexus parking assist-sensor
indicator ( P.243)
Slip indicator*1, 3 ( P.263)
VSC OFF indicator*1
( P.263)
PCS warning light*1, 4
( P.212)
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror indi-
cators*5, 6 ( P.248)
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
indicator ( P.248)
(If equipped)
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert) indicator ( P.248)
Brake hold standby indica-
tor*1 ( P.189)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor*1 ( P.189)
Security indicator*7 ( P.70,
76)
Smart entry & start system
indicator*2 ( P.163)

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Driving
Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle..................... 154
Cargo and luggage .................... 161
Trailer towing ............................... 162
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)
......................................................... 163
Power (ignition) switch (LC500h)
......................................................... 167
EV drive mode (LC500h)...... 171
Automatic transmission (LC500)
......................................................... 173
Hybrid transmission (LC500h)
......................................................... 179
Turn signal lever ......................... 186
Parking brake .............................. 187
Brake Hold.................................... 189
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 191
Automatic High Beam ............. 193
Fog light switch ........................... 196
Windshield wipers and washer
......................................................... 196
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap...... 201
4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Lexus Safety System+ ............. 203
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 210
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .. 218
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......... 226
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ...................... 229
Cruise control ............................ 239
Driving mode select switch ... 242
Lexus parking assist-sensor .. 243
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 248
Active rear wing ........................ 259
Driving assist systems .............. 262
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
(LC500h).................................. 267
Winter driving tips .................... 269

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Driving
4-3.Operating the lig hts and wipe rs
Turning the end of the lever turns on
the lights as follows:
1 The front position, tail, license
plate and instrument panel lights
turn on.
2 The headlights and all the
lights listed above turn on.
3 The headlights, daytime run-
ning lights ( P.191) and all the
lights listed above turn on and off
automatically.
■AUTO mode can be used when
The engine switch

is in
IGNITION ON mode .
■Daytime running light function
To make your vehicle more visible to other
drivers during daytime driving, the daytime running lights turn on automatically when-ever the engine is started
and the parking brake is released with the
headlight switch in the position. (Illumi-
nate brighter than the front position lights.) Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if an object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind- shield. Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-
ing the level of ambient light and may cause the automatic headlight system to malfunc-tion.
■Automatic light off system
●When the light swit ch is in : The
headlights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
●When the light swit ch is in : The
headlights and all the lights turn off auto- matically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode
or turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine
switch to IGNITION ON mode , or turn the light switch
to position once and then back to
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
*: If equipped
■Pre-collision warning
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high, a
buzzer will sound and a warning mes-
sage will be displayed on the multi-
information display to urge the driver
to take evasive action.
■Pre-collision brake assist
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
the system applies greater braking
force in relation to how strongly the
brake pedal is depressed.
■Pre-collision braking
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
the system warns the driver. If the sys-
tem determines that the possibility of a
frontal collision is extremely high, the
brakes are automatically applied to
help avoid the collision or reduce the
collision speed.
■Suspension control
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
the Adaptive Variable Suspension sys-
tem ( P.262) will control the damping
force of the shock absorbers to help
maintain an appropriate vehicle pos-
ture.
■Steering control (if equipped)
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high
PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
The pre-collision system uses a
radar sensor and camera sensor to
detect vehicles and pedestrians*1 in
front of your vehicle. When the sys-
tem determines that the possibility
of a frontal collision with a vehicle
or pedestrian is high, a warning
operates to urge the driver to take
evasive action and the potential
brake pressure is increased to help
the driver avoid the collision. If the
system determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision with a
vehicle or pedestrian is extremely
high, the brakes are automatically
applied to help avoid the collision or
help reduce the impact of the colli-
sion.
The pre-collision system can be dis-
abled/enabled and the warning tim-
ing can be changed. ( P.212)
*1: Depending on the region in which
the vehicle was sold, the pedestrian
detection function may not be avail-
able. Contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer for details.
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
cle • When approaching the side or front of a vehicle
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear end,
such as a low bed trailer
• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which
protrudes past its rear bumper • If a vehicle ahead has extremely high ground clearance
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car
• If the sun or other light is shining directly on a vehicle ahead
• If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle or emerges from beside a vehicle• If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt
maneuver (such as sudden swerving, acceleration or deceleration)• When suddenly cutting behind a preced-
ing vehicle • When a vehicle ahead is not directly in front of your vehicle
• When driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow,
dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead • When driving through steam or smoke• When driving in a place where the sur-
rounding brightness changes suddenly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel• When a very bright light, such as the sun
or the headlights of oncoming traffic, shines directly into the camera sensor• When the surrounding area is dim, such
as at dawn or dusk, or while at night or in a tunnel• After the engine has
started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time• While making a left/right turn and for a
few seconds after maki ng a left/right turn • While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding • If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-ered
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the camera sensor• The vehicle is wobbling.
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or camera sensor is misaligned
●In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be obtained, preventing the system from
performing properly: • If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when the brake
parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet• If the vehicle is not properly maintained
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improper tire inflation pressure, etc.) • When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery surface
●Some pedestrians such as the following may not be detected by the radar sensor
and camera sensor, preventing the sys-
tem from operating properly*2:
• Pedestrians shorter than approximately 1 m (3.2 ft.) or taller than approximately 2 m (6.5 ft.)
• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt, etc.), making their silhouette obscure
• Pedestrians who are carrying large bag- gage, holding an umbrella, etc., hiding part of their body
• Pedestrians who are bending forward or squatting• Pedestrians who are pushing a stroller,
wheelchair, bicycle or other vehicle • Groups of pedestrians which are close together
• Pedestrians who are wearing white and look extremely bright• Pedestrians in the dark, such as at night
or while in a tunnel • Pedestrians whose clothing appears to be nearly the same color or brightness as
their surroundings • Pedestrians near walls, fences, guardrails, or large objects
• Pedestrians who are on a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.) on the road
• Pedestrians who are walking fast • Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly
• Pedestrians running out from behind a vehicle or a large object• Pedestrians who are extremely close to
the side of the vehicle (outside rear view mirror, etc.)*2: Depending on the region in which the
vehicle was sold, the pedestrian detec-
tion function may not be available.
■If the PCS warning light flashes and a
warning message is displayed on the multi-information display
The pre-collision system may be temporar- ily unavailable or there may be a malfunc-
tion in the system. In this case, read the warning message and follow the instruction.
●In the following situations, the warning light will turn off, the message will disap-pear and the system will become opera-
tional when normal operating conditions return:• When the radar sensor or camera sensor
or the area around either sensor is hot, such as in the sun• When the radar sensor or camera sensor
or the area around either sensor is cold, such as in an extremely cold environment• When the radar sensor or front grille
emblem is dirty or covered with snow, etc.•When the part of the windshield in front
of the camera sensor is fogged up or cov- ered with condensation or ice (Defog-ging the windshield: P.281)
• If the camera sensor is obstructed, such as when the hood is open or a sticker is attached to the windshield near the cam-
era sensor
●If the PCS warning light continues to flash
or the warning message does not disap- pear, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
■If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P.263), the pre-col-
lision brake assist and pre-collision brak- ing functions are also disabled.
●The PCS warning light will turn on and “VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake System Unavailable” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles up to approx-
imately 100 m (328 ft.) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle following
distance, and operates to maintain a suitable following distance from the vehicle
ahead.
Note that vehicle-to-vehicle distance will clos e in when traveling on long downhill slopes.
Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle distance
can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.
Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed appears
When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically decelerates
your vehicle. When a greater reduction in ve hicle speed is necessary, the system applies
the brakes (the stop lights will come on at th is time). The system will respond to changes in
the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by
the driver. Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate sufficiently to
prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehi cle will also stop (vehicle is stopped by sys-
tem control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the +/RES switch or depressing the
accelerator pedal will resume follow-up cruising.
WARNING
●When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
Driving in vehicl e-to-vehicle distance control mode
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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
position in the lane is unstable