cruise control LEXUS LS500 2018 Owner's Manual

2494-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 4
Driving by using the paddle shift switch.●
Vehicle speed is at or above approxi-
mately 30 mph (50 km/h).
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 30 mph (50 km/h).■
Accelerating after setting the vehicle
speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the
accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes. However, 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
vehicle ahead stops w ill 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 vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle dist ance control mode is
automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations. ●
Actual vehicle speed falls at or below
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) when
there are no vehicles ahead.●
The preceding vehicle leaves the lane
when your vehicle is following at a vehicle
speed at or below approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h). Otherwise, the sensor cannot
properly detect the vehicle. (“CRUISE
NOT AVAILABLE No Preceding Vehi-
cles” is displayed on the multi-information
display.)
●
VSC is activated.
●
TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●
When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
●
When snow mode is set. ●
The sensor cannot detect correctly
because it is covered in some way. ●
Pre-collision braking 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 your Lexus dealer. ■
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 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the set vehicle speed. ●
Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h). ●
VSC is activated. ●
TRAC is activated for a period of time. ●
When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off. ●
Pre-collision braking 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 your Lexus dealer.
■
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
becomes available again.
■
Brake system operation sound
When the brakes are operated in vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance mode, a brake oper-
ating sound may be heard. This is not a
malfunction.

250 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) ■
Warning messages and buzzers for
dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution while driv-
ing. If a warning message 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.247) 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 travelin g 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 vehi-
cle-to-vehicle dist ance 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 driving around a curve, on a nar-
row road, or on a bridge, in a tunnel, etc.,
where there are objects on the roadside
●
When steering wheel operation or your
position in the lane is unstable
●
When the vehicle ahead of you deceler-
ates suddenly
●
While the vehicle speed is decreasing to
the set speed after the vehicle acceler-
ates by depressing the accelerator pedal.

430 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U)  In some situations, the master warning light and warning buzzer may not oper-
ate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning
message.
 If a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning message is
displayed, take corrective actio n according to the warning light. ( → P.418)*
: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■
Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehi-
cle specifications. ■
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound. ■
If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check the level
of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a
level surface and check to see if the mes-
sage disappears.
■
If “Engine Stoppe d Steering Power
Low” is displayed
This message is displa yed if the engine is
stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel
firmly and operate it using more force than
usual. ■
If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery”
is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic
power off function. Next time when starting
the engine, increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain that level for approxi-
mately 5 minutes to recharge the battery. ■
If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately. ●
The LED headlight system ●
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ●
The automatic headlight leveling system ●
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
■
If “Front Camera Unav ailable” or “Front
Camera Unavailable Remove Debris
On Windshield” is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( → P.210, 217, 424)
●
PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
●
LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) (if equipped)
●
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed rangeComes on Does not sound Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electri-
cal components, their cond ition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
Flashes Does not sound Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has
been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to
perform an operation correctlyWarning buzzer *
Warning

498 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ..........71, 75
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).........................251 C
Card key ............................................................ 92
Care
Aluminum wheels ...................................... 362
Exterior ........................................................... 362
Interior .............................................................365
Seat belts........................................................365
Cargo capacity.............................................. 158
Cargo net ....................................................... 339
Center Display ............................................. 306
Chains ..............................................................300
Child restraint system
Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 49
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 40
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation
method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety
Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Battery precautions ......................385, 442
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions................................................ 326
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................143
Panoramic moon roof precautions .... 147
Power window lock switch.......................141
Power window precautions .................. 140
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 99
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions ...............................................................404
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45 Trunk precautions.......................................100
Child-protectors............................................. 99
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ......................................362
Exterior............................................................362
Interior ............................................................ 365
Radar sensor .............................. 190, 191, 197
Seat belts ....................................................... 365
Clock ................................................ 69, 72, 344
Clock light ...................................................... 330
Coat hooks..................................................... 343
Coin holder .................................................... 336
Condenser ..................................................... 382
Console box .................................................. 337
Consumption screen .................................... 87
Cooling system.............................................. 381
Engine overheating................................... 443
Cornering lights ............................................. 177
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ........................... 238, 241
Cup holders ................................................... 336
Current fuel consumption .......................... 78
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features .............................. 468
D
Daytime running light system ................... 175
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors.......................314
Rear window ..................................................314
Windshield ......................................................314
Differential
Front differential oi l............. .............. .........452
Rear differential oil......... .......... ........... .......453
Dimension ...................................................... 448
Dinghy towing.................................................159
Display
Center Display ........................................... 306
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ........................................241
Head-up display............................................83

4991-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 499Alphabetical Index
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 257
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)................. 234
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ................... 225
Multi-information display .......................... 76
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians) ..............................................286
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........268
RCTA .............................................................. 264
Warning message..................................... 428
Distance until next engine oil
change ..................................................... 70, 75
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 369
Door courtesy lights ................................... 330
Door lock
Doors.................................................................. 96
Smart access system with push-button
start ..................................................................107
Wireless remote control........................... 94
Doors
Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ........................................................... 100
Door closer ..................................................... 99
Door glasses ..................................................139
Door lock.......................................................... 96
Open door warning bu zzer .......... 97, 99
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 137
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 99
Drive distance .................................................. 78
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 78
Driver’s seat position memory
Driving position memory......................... 127
Memory recall function ........................... 130
Power easy access system ..................... 127
Drive-start control ......................................... 151
Driving
Break-in tips .................................................... 151
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ..................289
Procedures .................................................... 150
Winter drive tips......................................... 299
Driving information display ........................ 78 Driving position memory............................ 127
Memory recall function............................ 130
Power easy access system ..................... 127
Driving range ................................................... 78
Driving support system information display
...............................................................................81
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 294
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .............................. 238, 241
Warning message .................................... 250
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 294 E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 294
Eco Driving Indicator............................ 79, 87
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................79
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ..................................................... 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 294
Warning light .................................................421
Electronic key .................................................. 92
Battery-saving function............................108
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................436
Replacing the battery .............................. 403
Electronic roof sunshade
Jam protection function ........................... 146
Operation ........................................................144
Electronically Controlled Brake System
(ECB) ............................................................ 294
Electronically modulated air suspension
............................................................................291
Emergency flashers ..................................... 410
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds.................... 418
If a warning light turns on........................ 418
If a warning message is displayed .....428
If the battery is discharged ................... 438
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................436

502 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Intercooler...................................................... 382
Intercooler coolant
Capacity ...........................................................451
Checking ........................................................ 381
Interior lights.................................................. 330
Front interior light ......................................330
Rear interior light .......................................330
Intuitive parking assist..................... 256, 257
Function .......................................................... 257
Warning message.....................................260 J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack............................ 375
Jam protection function
Electronic roof sunshade.........................146
Moon roof ....................................................... 142
Panoramic moon roof...............................146
Power trunk opener and closer .......... 105
Power windows............................................139
Rear door sunshade ................................ 346
K
Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button
start ..................................................................107
Wireless remote control........................... 94
Keys
Battery-saving function ........................... 108
Electronic key ................................................. 92
Engine switch................................................ 160
If the electronic key does not operate
properly....................................................... 436
If you lose your keys................................. 435
Key number plate ......................................... 92
Keyless entry .........................................96, 107
Mechanical key.............................................. 92
Replacing the battery...............................403
Warning buzzer ...........................................107
Wireless remote control........................... 94 Knee airbags .................................................... 29 L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
Operation ........................................................ 221
Warning messages................................... 229
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA)
Operation ........................................................231
Warning messages................................... 237
Language (multi-information display) .....81
LATCH anchors ............................................. 53
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system)
.......................................................................... 295
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .................................375
Hood lock release lever .........................375
Internal trunk release lever..................... 105
Shift lever ......................................................... 163
Turn signal lever .......................................... 169
Wiper lever .................................................... 180
Lexus climate concierge ............................. 311
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)
.......................................................................... 295
Lexus Enform Safety Connect............... 355
Lexus Safety System+
Automatic High Beam ............................. 178
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ........................... 238, 241
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ...................231
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................. 210
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..........................238
Lexus Safety System+A ..............................187
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ........................... 238, 241
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)....... 218
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...................... 221
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............... 200
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..........................238
License plate lights
Light switch .....................................................175
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408

5031-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 503Alphabetical Index
Light bulbs
Replacing ...................................................... 408
Lights
Automatic High Beam system..............178
Front interior lights ......................................331
Front personal lights................................. 332
Headlight switch .......................................... 175
Interior lights.................................................330
Interior lights list..........................................330
Rear interior lights .......................................331
Rear personal lights.................................. 332
Replacing light bulbs............................... 408
Trunk lid light................................................. 104
Trunk light....................................................... 104
Turn signal lever ...........................................169
Vanity lights .................................................. 345
Welcome light illumination control .... 176
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
Operation........................................................ 231
Warning messages .................................. 237
Lock steering column ................................. 160
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
Operation........................................................ 221
Warning messages .................................. 229
Luggage mats ............................................... 339
M
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 373
General maintenance .............................369
Maintenance data......................................448
Maintenance requirements ..................368
Malfunction indicator lamp .......................419
Master warning light .................................. 425
Menu icons......................................................... 77
Meter
Changing the main meter location ..... 76
Clock ..........................................................69, 72
Indicators .......................................................... 66
Instrument panel light control ..........71, 75
Meter control switches ............................... 77
Meters ........................................................69, 72 Multi-information display .......................... 76
Settings................................................................ 81
Units.................................................................... 80
Warning lights .............................................. 418
Warning message .....................................428
Micro dust and pollen filter .......................319
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 136
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .314
Outside rear view mirrors.......................137
Vanity mirrors ..............................................345
Moon roof
Door lock linked moon roof operation
................................................................. 142, 146
Jam protection function ............................142
Operation ........................................................142
Multi-information display .............................76
Audio system-linked display .................... 81
Boost gauge .................................................... 79
Drive information 1/Drive information 2
............................................................................. 78
Driving information display ...................... 78
Driving support system information dis-
play..................................................................... 81
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ........................................241
Eco Driving Indicator.................................. 79
Gear Position ................................................ 80
G-force ............................................................. 80
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................. 234
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ................... 225
Menu icons .......................................................77
Meter control switches ...............................77
Navigation system-linked display ......... 81
Pop-up display ............................................... 76
Settings................................................................ 81
Suggestion function ..................................... 82
Tire pressure ............................................... 388
Units.................................................................... 80
Vehicle sway warning ............................... 80
Warning message .....................................428

5051-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 505Alphabetical Index
Operation........................................................139
Window lock switch ....................................141
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Function ............................................... 200, 210
PCS OFF switch ..............................203, 213
Warning light ............................................... 424
Warning message.............................210, 217 R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range)... 238, 241
Radiator ........................................................... 382
RCD (Rear camera detection) .............. 256
Warning message..................................... 269
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
Function ..........................................................268
RCTA
Function .......................................................... 264
Warning message..................................... 265
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 256
RCTA function ............................................. 265
Rear air conditioning system .................. 323
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ......... 264
Rear door sunshades ................................. 346
Rear Multi Operation Panel ...................308
Rear seat position memory ........................ 131
Rear seats .........................................................123
Adjustment...................................................... 123
Head restraints ............................................. 132
Rear seat position memory ..................... 131
Relaxation system........................................ 126
Seat heaters .................................................. 326
Seat ventilators............................................ 326
Rear side marker lights
Light switch ..................................................... 175
Replacing light bulbs............................... 408
Rear sunshades ............................................ 347
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............................... 408
Turn signal lever ...........................................169
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror..............................136 Outside rear view mirrors.......................137
Rear window defogger ...............................314
Refueling
Capacity .........................................................449
Fuel types .......................................................449
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................435
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 185
Remote Touch .............................................. 304
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............................. 403
Fuses................................................................ 405
Light bulbs .................................................... 408
Tires ................................................................. 396
Resetting the message indicating mainte-
nance is required ...................................... 368
Rev indicator .....................................................74
Rev peak..............................................................74
Road Sign Assist .......................................... 238
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................ 238
Run-flat tires....................................... 388, 432
S
Seat belt buckle lights ................................ 330
Seat belt reminder light....................421, 422
Seat belts............................................................ 24
Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt
......................................................................... 365
Easy Access Buckle .................................... 26
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use
............................................................................. 24
Reminder light and buzzer ......... 421, 422
Seat belt extender......................................... 25
SRS warning light........................................ 419
Seat heaters ................................................... 326
Seat position memory......................... 127, 131

5071-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 507Alphabetical Index
Switches
Activating the Automatic High Beam178
Automatic High Beam system..............178
Brake Hold switch ...................................... 173
Door lock switches ...................................... 98
Driving mode select switch ..................289
Driving position memory switches ..... 127
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range switch ....................... 242
Electronic roof sunshade switches ..... 144
Emergency flashers switch .................... 410
Engine switch................................................ 160
Garage door opener switches .......... 349
Heated steering wheel switch............. 326
HUD (Head-up display) switch............85
Ignition switch............................................... 160
Instrument panel light control switches71,
75
Intuitive parking assist switch...............258
Light switches ................................................ 175
LKA (Lane-Keeping A ssist) switch.. 233
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) switch .... 225
Meter control switches ............................... 77
Moon roof switches ................................... 142
“ODO TRIP” switch ........................... 70, 75
Outside rear view mi rror switches ..... 137
Paddle shift switches ....................... 167, 168
Panoramic moon roof switches ........... 144
Parking brake switch .................................170
PCS OFF switch ..............................203, 213
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch
..........................................................................272
Power door lock switch ............................ 98
Power window switches ..........................139
RCD (Rear camera detection) switch
.........................................................................268
RCTA switch................................................ 264
Rear door sunshade switch.................. 346
Rear seat heater ......................................... 324
Rear seat position memory switches.. 131
Rear seat ventilator ................................... 324
Rear sunshades switch ........................... 347 Rear window and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch ............................. 313
Seat heater switches.................................326
Seat ventilator switches ..........................326
Snow mode switch......................................167
“SOS” button............................................... 355
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
........................................................................... 135
Tire pressure warning reset switch...392
Trunk closer switch .................................... 104
Trunk opener main switch...................... 106
Trunk opener switch ................................. 102
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch... 242
VSC OFF switch .......................................295
Window lock switch.................................... 141
Windshield wiper and washer switch180
Windshield wiper de-icer switch.........317
T
Tachometer............................................... 69, 72
Rev indicator ................................................... 74
Rev peak............................................................ 74
Tail lights
Light switch .....................................................175
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Theft deterrent system
Alarm...................................................................60
Engine immobilizer system......................58
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ......................................454
Tire inflation pressure display function
......................................................................... 388
Warning light ............................................... 422
Tire information ............................................ 459
Glossary ......................................................... 462
Size ................................................................... 460
Tire identification number..................... 460
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............. 461
Tire pressure display ... ...............................388
Tire pressure warning system
Function ......................................................... 388
Initializing........................................................392