warning LEXUS LS500 2018 Service Manual

732-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators Fuel gaugeDisplays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position indicator ( → P.165)
Multi-information displayPresents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( → P.76)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs ( → P.428)
Main meter moved to the right
The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.
Outside temperatureDisplays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
ClockTime displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. ( → P.344)
TachometerDisplays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
When sport mode is se lected for the driving mode, the periphery of the tachometer will
change color and the scale of the tachometer will be emphasized.
• Rev indicator ( →
P.74 )
•Rev peak ( →
P.74 )
Shift position/shift range/gear position ( → P.163)
Speedometer
Shift position indicator ( → P.165)
Odometer and trip meter display ( → P.75)
Fuel gaugeDisplays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank H
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H

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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Engine coolant temperature gaugeDisplays the engine coolant temperature
Multi-information displayPresents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( → P.76)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs ( → P.428)■
Rev indicator
When the engine speed reaches a set
speed or the red zone, a ring-shaped
indicator ( ) will be displayed on the
tachometer. The indicators will be displayed in amber
when the engine speed reaches a set
speed, and in red when the engine speed
reaches the red zone.
The engine speed at which the rev indica-
tor will begin to be displayed can be set on
of the multi-information display.
( → P.81)
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Rev peak
When the engine speed reaches or
exceeds 5000 rpm, an afterimage of
the tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second. ■
Outside temperature display ●
In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change:
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds
(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has
changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of
a garage, tunnel, etc.) ●
When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer. ■
Liquid crystal display
→ P.77 ■
Customization
The gauges and meters can be customized
on of the multi-information display.
( → P.81)I
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WARNING
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The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.

752-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 2
Vehicle status information and indicators
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Display items
 Odometer Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
 Trip meter A/trip meter B Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
 Distance until next engine oil
change Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.
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Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
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Pop-up display
The distance until the next engine oil
change will displayed when a warning
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1 Darker
2 Brighter ■
Brightness of the meters (day mode and
night mode)
The brightness of the meters changes
between day mode and night mode.
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Day mode: When the tail lights are off or WARNING
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the engine and
its components●
Do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.●
The engine may be overheating if the
engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( → P.443)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) when the tail lights are on but the sur-
rounding area is bright●
Night mode: When the tail lights are on
and the surrounding area is dark
The display can be switched between
the center and side positions. ■
Display (except F SPORT models)
By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information display, a variety of
driving-related information can be dis-
played. The multi-information display
can also be used to change display set-
tings and other vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.
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Display (F SPORT models) 
Main meter in center position
The multi-informatio n display presents
the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related information.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.Changing the main meter loca-
tion Multi-information display
Display and menu icons

772-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 2
Vehicle status information and indicators 
Main meter moved to the right
By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information display, a variety of
driving-related information can be dis-
played. The multi-information display
can also be used to change display set-
tings and other vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.
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Menu icons
The menu icons will be displayed by
pressing or of the meter con-
trol switch. F SPORT models: The menu icons can be
displayed when the main meter is moved to
the right. ■
Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light sp ots may appear on the
display. This phenomen on is characteristic
of liquid crystal disp lays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.
The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.
Driving information display
( → P.78)
Navigation syst em-linked dis-
play (if equipped) ( → P.81) Audio system-linked display
( → P.81)
Driving support system infor-
mation display ( → P.81)
Warning message display
( → P.428)
Settings display ( → P.81)
WARNING■
Caution for use while driving ●
When operating the multi-information
display while drivin g, pay extra atten-
tion to the safety of the area around the
vehicle. ●
Do not look continuously at the
multi-information display while driving
as you may fail to see pedestrians,
objects on the road, etc. ahead of the
vehicle. ■
The information display at low tem-
peratures
→ P.70, 74
Changing the meter display

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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) / : Select menu icons
/ : Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the screen and
move the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Move the main meter *
and return
to the previous screen *
:F SPORT models
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Display items (except F SPORT
models)
Press or of the meter control
switch and select . Then press
or to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Eco Driving Indicator
 Boost gauge
 Tire pressure ( → P.388)
 Vehicle sway warning
 Display off ■
Display items (F SPORT models) 
Main meter in center position
Press or of the meter control
switch to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Tire pressure ( → P.388)
 Gear positions
 Units  Display off
 Driving support system information *

( → P.81) *
: Can be selected when a driving support
system is enabled. ( → P.221, 231, 241)
Main meter moved to the right
Press or of the meter control
switch and select . Then press
or to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Eco Driving Indicator
 Boost gauge
 G-force
 Gear Position
 Vehicle sway warning
 Tire pressure ( → P.388)
 Display off ■
Drive information 1/Drive infor-
mation 2
Displays drive information such as the
following: Use the displayed values as a reference
only.
 Drive information 1 • Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset)
 Drive information 2 • Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset)
Displayed items (listed below) can be
changed on . ( → P.81)Content of driving information A
B
C

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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) pressure is exceeded. This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on factors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle. ■
G-force (F SPORT models)
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle. Also displays, around the periph-
ery of the G-force display, the left and
right steering amount, accelerator
pedal input, and brake fluid pressure.
Acceleration G-force on the vehi-
cle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Record of the maximum G-forces
Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Steering amountThis display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on factors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.
 Resetting the record of maximum
G-forces
Press and hold of the meter control switch to reset the record.
 Peak hold function If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are
generated, the G-forc e value display will
turn amber and be held for 2 seconds. ■
Gear Position (F SPORT models)
Displays the current shift range or gear
position when the shift position is in D
or M. ■
Units (F SPORT models)
The units of measure used can be
changed while driving. Unlike the units sett ing performed on the
settings display, th e units setting per-
formed on the drive information display
can be changed while driving.■
Vehicle sway warning
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a
lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver’s attention level,
and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more
the driver may need to rest. ■
Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions: ●
The shift position is in any position other
than D.
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A paddle shift swit ch is operated.
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The driving mode is set to sport mode.
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The driving mode is set to custom mode
and the powertrain control is set to power
( → P.289)
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Snow mode is selected.
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The vehicle speed is approximately 80
mph (130 km/h) or higher.A
B
C
D
E
F

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Vehicle status information and indicators ■
Vehicle sway warning
This display is enabled when the operating
conditions of the vehi cle sway warning of
the LTA ( → P.227) or LKA ( → P.235) are
met.
Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.
 Route guidance to destination
 Compass display (heading-up dis-
play) ■
Route guidance to destination display
When the route guidance to destination
display is enabled on the head-up display, it
will not be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( → P.85)
Select to enable selection of an audio
source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Select to display the operational status
of the following systems:
 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if
equipped) ( → P.221)
 LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if
equipped) ( → P.231)
 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ( → P.241)
 RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped) ( → P.238) ■
Meter display settings that can be
changed
 Language Select to change the language displayed.
 Units Select to change the units of measure dis-
played.
 Speedometer display (except F
SPORT models) Select to set the display of the speedome-
ter to digital/analog/both digital and ana-
log.
 Drive information 1/Drive informa-
tion 2 Select to select up to 2 items ( → P.78) that
will be displayed on each Drive information
screen (Drive information 1 screen and
Drive information 2 sc reen) respectively.
 Clock Select to switch between 12-hour display
and 24-hour display.
 Pop-up display Select to enable/disable pop-up displays
for each relevant system.
 Accent color Select to change the accent color on the
screen, such as the cursor color.
 Rev indicator (F SPORT models) • Select to enable/disable the rev indica-
tor.
• Select to set the engine speed at which
the rev indicator (amber) will begin to be
displayed.
 Rev peak (F SPORT models)
Select to enable/disable the rev peak.Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)
Audio system-linked display
Driving support system informa-
tion display Settings display

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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U)  Eco Driving Indicator Light Select to enable/disable the Eco Driving
Indicator Light.
 Default setting Select to reset the meter display settings to
the default setting. ■
Vehicle functions and settings that
can be changed
→ P.468 ■
Suspension of the settings display●
Some settings cannot be changed while
driving. When changi ng settings, park
the vehicle in a safe place.●
If a warning message is displayed, opera-
tion of the settings display will be sus-
pended.
Displays suggestions to the driver in
the following situations. To select a
response to a displayed suggestion,
use the meter control switches. ■
Suggestion to turn off the head-
lights
If the headlights are left on for a certain
amount of time with the headlight
switch in after the engine switch
has been turned off, a suggestion mes-
sage will be displayed asking if you
wish to turn the headlights off.
To turn the headlight s off, select “Yes”.If a front door is opened after the engine
switch is turned off, this suggestion mes-
sage will not be displayed.
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Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.468)
WARNING■
Cautions during setting up the dis-
play
As the engine needs to be running
during setting up the display, ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with ade-
quate ventilation. In a closed area such as
a garage, exhaust gases including harm-
ful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect
and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
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During setting up the display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that
the engine is running while setting up the
display features.
Suggestion function

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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Displays the following items:
• Speedometer
• Shift position/shift range/gear position ( →
P.163 )
Tachometer/Eco Driving Indicator display area ( → P.87)
HUD (Head-up display) switch ■
Head-up display will operate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode. ■
When using the head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark or hard
to see when viewed through sunglasses,
especially polarized su nglasses. Adjust the
brightness of the head-up display or
remove your sunglasses. ■
Street name display
Only street names whic h are included in the
map data will be displayed. ■
Outside temperature display●
When the ambient temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the
low outside temperature indicator will
flash for approximately 10 seconds and
the outside temperature display will turn
off. In this case, the display will be dis-
played again when the outside tempera-
ture becomes approximately 41°F (5°C)
or higher.●
In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change:
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds
(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has
changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of
a garage, tunnel, etc.)
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When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer. F
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WARNING■
When using the head-up display ●
Check that the position and brightness
of the head-up display image does not
interfere with safe driving. Incorrect
adjustment of the image’s position or
brightness may obstruct the driver’s
view and lead to an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury. ●
Do not continuously look at the
head-up display while driving as you
may fail to see pedestrians, objects on
the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
NOTICE■
Head-up display projector ●
Do not place any drinks near the
head-up display projector. If the pro-
jector gets wet, electrical malfunctions
may result.
●
Do not place anything on or put stick-
ers onto the head-up display projector.
Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-
play indications.
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Do not touch the inside of the head-up
display projector or thrust sharp edges
or the like into the projector.
Doing so could cause mechanical mal-
functions.