instrument cluster LEXUS LS500 2018 Owner's Guide

1433-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer. ■
If the moon roof does not move normally
If the moon roof does not open or close
normally or the automatic opening function
does not operate, perform the following ini-
tialization procedure.
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold the “DOWN” switch. *
The moon roof will stop at the tilt-up posi-
tion. After that, it will op en, close, tilt up, tilt
down, and stop at the fully closed position.
3 Confirm that the moon roof has com-
pletely stopped and release the switch. *
: If you release the switch while the moon
roof is moving, perform the procedure
again from the beginning.
If, after performing the above procedures
correctly, the moon roof still does not open
or close normally or the automatic opening
function does not operate, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Moon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the engine switch
is turned off and the driver’s door is opened
with the moon roof open. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.468)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
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Opening the moon roof
●
Do not allow any passengers to put
their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
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Do not sit on top of the moon roof. ■
Opening and closing the moon roof ●
The driver is responsible for moon roof
opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental opera-
tion, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers
to have body parts caught in the moon
roof. ●
Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when the moon roof is being operated.
●
When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the moon roof, oper ate the moon roof
after checking to make sure that there
is no possibility of any passenger hav-
ing any of their body parts caught in
the moon roof. Also, do not let a child
operate moon roof by the wireless
remote control or mech anical key. It is
possible for children and other passen-
gers to get caught in the moon roof.
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When exiting the vehicle, turn the
engine switch off, carry the key and
exit the vehicle along with the child.
There may be accidental operation,
due to mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.

1473-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving 5 Check that the panoramic moon roof
and electronic front roof sunshade are
fully closed and release the switch. *
: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If, after performing the above procedures
correctly, the panoramic moon roof and
electronic front roof sunshade still does not
open or close normally or the automatic
opening function does not operate, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
If the electronic rear roof sunshade
does not move normally
If the electronic rear roof sunshade does
not open or close normally or the automatic
opening function does not operate, per-
form the following initialization procedure.
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
3 Open the rear roof sunshade.
4 Press and hold the rear roof sunshade
switch. *
Continue pressing th e switch for approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the electronic rear
roof sunshade closes. The electronic rear
roof sunshade will be gin operating again
and stop at the fully closed position.
5 Check that the electronic rear roof sun-
shade are fully closed and release the
switch. *
: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If, after performing the above procedures
correctly, the electronic rear roof sunshade
still does not open or close normally or the
automatic opening function does not oper-
ate, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
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Panoramic moon roof open warning
buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the engine switch
is turned off and the driver’s door is opened
with the panoramic moon roof open. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.468)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury. ■
Opening and closing the electronic
roof sunshade ●
Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when the electronic sunshade is being
operated. ●
Do not let a child operate the elec-
tronic sunshade. Closing the elec-
tronic roof sunshade on someone can
cause death or serious injury.
■
Opening the panoramic moon roof
●
Do not allow any passengers to put
their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
●
Do not sit on top of the panoramic
moon roof.

166 4-2. Driving procedures
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make
sure that the shift position has been
changed to the desired position by check-
ing the shift position indicator provided on
the instrument cluster.
P position switch
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When shifting the shift position to P
Fully stop the vehicle and set the park-
ing brake, and then press the P position
switch. When the shift position is changed to P, the
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P. ■
Shifting the shift position from P to
other positions
 While depressing the brake pedal
firmly, operate the shift lever. If the
shift lever is operated without
depressing the brake pedal, the
buzzer will sound and the shifting
operation will be disabled.
 When selecting the shift position,
make sure that the shift position has
been changed to the desired posi-
tion by checking the shift position
indicator provided on the instru-
ment cluster.
 The shift position cannot be
changed from P to M directly. ■
Automatic P position selection function
In the following situations, the shift position
is automatically changed to P. ●
When pressing the engine switch with the
vehicle stopped while th e engine switch is
in IGNITION ON mode and the shift
position is in a position other than P (after
the shift position has changed to P, the
engine switch will turn off) *
●
When the vehicle is stopped after the
engine has been stopped in an emer-
gency while driving ●
When voltage of the battery drops while
the shift position is in a position other than
P *
: When the engine switch is pressed while
driving at extremely slow speeds, such
as immediately before stopping the vehi-
cle, the shift position may automatically
change to P. Make su re that the vehicle
is completely stopped before pressing
the engine switch.
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If the shift position cannot be shifted
from P
There is a possibility th at the battery is dis-WARNING■
For the shift lever●
Do not remove the sh ift lever knob or
use anything but a genuine Lexus shift
lever knob. Also, do not hang anything
on the shift lever.
Doing so could prevent the shift lever
from returning to position, causing
unexpected accidents to occur when
the vehicle is in motion.●
In order to prevent the shift position
from accidentally being changed, do
not touch the shift lever when not using
them.
P position switch C

458 8-1. Specifications
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) oline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system
may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the
instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service. ■
If your engine knocks●
Consult your Lexus dealer.●
You may occasionally notice light knock-
ing for a short time while accelerating or
driving uphill. This is normal and there is
no need for concern.
NOTICE■
Notice on fuel quality●
Do not use improper fuels. If improper
fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.●
Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to
your vehicle’s three-way catalytic con-
verters causing the emission control
system to malfunction.●
Do not use gasohol other than the type
previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system
damage or vehicle performance prob-
lems.
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Using unleaded gasoline with an
octane number or rating lower than
the level previously stated may cause
persistent he avy knocking.
At worst, this may lead to engine dam-
age and will void the vehicle warranty.
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When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
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Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after
using a different type of fuel (poor hot
starting, vaporization, engine knocking,
etc.), discontinue the use of that type of
fuel.