ignition LEXUS LS500 2018 Owners Manual

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94-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 160
Automatic transmission.............. 163
Turn signal lever............................. 169
Parking brake ................................. 170
Brake Hold....................................... 173
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 175
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
............................................................ 178
Windshield wipers and washer
............................................................ 180
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......... 185
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+A.............. 187
Lexus Safety System+ ................. 194
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System+A)
........................................................... 200
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System+)
............................................................ 210
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
............................................................ 218
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......... 221
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ..... 231
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 238
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range.......................... 241
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 251
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
........................................................... 256
Intuitive parking assist ................ 257
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)
function .......................................... 264 RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
function.......................................... 268
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
............................................................ 271
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) ............................. 277
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ......... 282
Parking Support Brake function
(rear pedestrians) ..................... 286
Driving mode select switch ..... 289
Electronically modulated air sus-
pension ............................................ 291
Driving assist systems ................ 294
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ....................... 299
5-1. Remote Touch/Display
Remote Touch............................... 304
Center Display.............................. 306
Rear Multi Operation Panel ... 308
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
Lexus Climate Concierge........... 311
5-3. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 313
Rear air conditioning system... 323
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators
......
............. 326
5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ........................... 330
5-5. Using the storage features
List of storag e features .............. 334
Trunk features ............................... 3395
Interior features

58 1-3. Theft deterrent system
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 1-3.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled. ■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type
engine immobilizer system. ■
Conditions that may cause the system to
malfunction ●
If the grip portion of the key is in contact
with a metallic object ●
If the key is in close proximity to or touch-
ing a key to the security system (key with
a built-in transponder chip) of another
vehicle
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Certification for the en gine immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. , Hawaii, Guam and Puerto RicoEngine immobilizer system The vehicle’s keys have built-in tran-
sponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if a key has not
been previously registered in the
vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help pre-
vent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security
against all vehicle thefts.
Operating the system

60 1-3. Theft deterrent system
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) ■
Items to check before locking the
vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows, moon roof (if
equipped) and panoramic moon
roof (if equipped) are closed before
the alarm is set.
 No valuables or other personal
items are left in the vehicle. ■
Setting
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system will be
set automatically after 30 seconds. The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set. ■
Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.) ■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type
alarm system. ■
Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following
situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm
system.) ●
The trunk is opened using the mechanical
key.
●
A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle.Alarm The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:
 A locked door or trunk is
unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control or
mechanical key. (The doors will
lock again automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stopping the
alarm system

66 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) *1
: These lights come on when the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will go off after
the engine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system
if the lights do not come on, or go off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer. *2
: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display. *3
: This light illuminates on the center
panel. *4
: F SPORT models: This light comes on
when the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They
will go off after the en gine is on, or after
a few seconds. There may be a malfunc-
tion in a system if the lights do not come
on, or go off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer. The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( → P.425)(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator *1

( → P.425)
Master warning light *4

( → P.425)
WARNING
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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 your
Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs. Indicators Turn signal indicator ( → P.169)
(U.S.A.) Headlight indicator ( → P.175)
(Canada) Tail light indicator ( → P.175)
Headlight high beam indicator
( → P.176)
AHB indicator ( → P.178)
PCS warning light *1, 2

( → P.203, 213)
Cruise control indicator
( → P.248)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( → P.241)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
( → P.241)
(white)LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.225)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.233)
(green) LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.225)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.234)
(orange)
(flashes) LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.225)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.234)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators *1, 3
(if equipped)
( → P.251, 264)

68 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) *1
: These lights come on when the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will go off after
the engine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system
if the lights do not come on, or go off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer. *2
: This light comes on when the system is
turned off. *3
: This light illuminates on the outside rear
view mirrors. *4
: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display. *5
: When the outside temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on. *6
: This light illuminates on the center
panel. Comfort mode indicator
( → P.289)
Eco drive mode indicator
( → P.289)
Sport S mode indicator
( → P.289)
Sport S+ mode indicator
( → P.289)

84 2-1. Instrument cluster
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.
●
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.

852-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 2
Vehicle status information and indicators ■
Enabling/disabling the head-up dis-
play
Press the HUD switch.
■
Changing settings of the head-up
display
The following settings can be changed
on of the multi-information display.
( → P.468)
 Brightness and vertical position of
the head-up display Select to adjust the brightness or vertical
position of the head-up display.
 Tachometer/Eco Driving Indicator Select to display the tachometer, Eco Driv-
ing Indicator or no content.
 Display content Select to enable/dis able the following
items:
• Route guidance to destination/street
name
• Driving support system display *
• Compass (heading-up display)
• Audio system operation status *
: Make sure to enable this display when
using the driving support systems
 Display angle Select to adjust the angle of the head-up
display. ■
Enabling/disabling of the head-up dis-
play
If the head-up display is disabled, it will
remain disabled when the engine switch is
turned off then back to IGNITION ON
mode. ■
Display brightness
The brightness of the head-up display can
be adjusted on of the multi-information
display. Also, it is automatically adjusted
according to the ambient brightness. ■
Head-up display automatic position
adjustment
If the display position is recorded into mem-
ory, the head-up display will be automati-
cally adjusted to th e desired position.
( → P.127) ■
When the battery is disconnected
The customize settings of the head-up dis-
play will be reset.Using the head-up display
WARNING■
Caution for changing settings of the
head-up display
As the engine needs to be running while
changing the settings of the head-up dis-
play, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a
place with adequate ventilation. In a
closed area such as a garage, exhaust
gases including harmful carbon monox-
ide (CO) may collect and enter the vehi-
cle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
NOTICE
■
When changing the settings of the
head-up display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that
the engine is running while the changing
the settings of the head-up display.

88 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) menu screen.
If a screen other than “Trip Information”
is displayed, select “Trip Information”.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed since the
engine was started.
Elapsed time since the engine was
started.
Cruising range
Average fuel consumption for the past
15 minutes is divided by color into past
averages and averages attained since
the engine switch was last turned to
IGNITION ON mode. Use the dis-
played average fuel consumption as a
reference. The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
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History
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select on the
menu screen.
If a screen other than “History” is dis-
played, select “History”. Best recorded fuel consumption
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel consump-
tion data
The average fuel consumption history
is divided by color into past averages
and the average fuel consumption
since the last updated. Use the dis-
played average fuel consumption as a
reference. The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■
Updating the history data
Update the latest fuel consumption by
selecting “Clip” to meas ure the current fuel
consumption again.
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Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be deleted
by selecting “Clear”.
■
Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
This distance is computed based on your
average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.A
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993-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 3
Before driving When the door is unlocked, the inside lock
button will pop up.
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Locking the front doors from the outside
without a key
1 Push down the inside lock button.
2 Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the engine
switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle. However, the key may not
be detected correctly and the door may be
locked. ■
Door closer (if equipped)
In the event that a door is left slightly open,
the door closer will automatically close it to
the fully closed position. ●
The door closer will operate regardless
of the engine switch mode.●
The door closer will not function if the
door has been clos ed while pulling the
inside or outside door handle.●
The door can be opened by pulling the
inside or outside door handle, even when
the door closer is operating (except
when the lock button is in the lock posi-
tion or the child-protector lock is set).
●
A motor sound may be heard for several
seconds after the door closer closes the
door. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
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Open door warning buzzer
If a door or the trunk is not fully closed, a
buzzer will sound when the vehicle speed
reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).
The open door(s) or trunk is indicated on
the multi-information display. The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is set. WARNING■
Door closer (if equipped)
In the event that a d oor is left slightly
open, the door closer will automatically
close it to the fully closed position. It
takes several second s before the door
easy closer begins to operate.
If the child-protector lock is set, the door
closer will not stop during operation even
if an attempt is made to open the door
from inside the vehicle. Be careful not to
catch fingers or anything else in the door.
Failure to do so may result in serious
injury.
NOTICE■
To prevent door closer malfunction (if
equipped)
Do not frequently repeat opening and
closing of doors, or apply excessive force
to a door while the door closer is operat-
ing.
Rear door child-protector lock

102 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) ■
Trunk opener switch
Press the trunk opener switch. If the vehicle is equipped with a power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid will
fully open.WARNING●
On an incline, the trunk lid may sud-
denly shut after it opens automatically.
Make sure the trunk lid is fully open
and secure before using the trunk.●
In the following situations, the power
trunk opener and closer may detect an
abnormality and automatic operation
may be stopped. In this case, the trunk
lid has to be operated manually. Take
extra care in this situation, as the
stopped trunk lid ma y suddenly shut,
causing an accident.
• When the trunk lid contacts an obsta-
cle
• When the battery voltage suddenly
drops, such as when the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode or
the engine is started during automatic
operation●
Do not attach any accessories other
than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk
lid. The power trunk opener and closer
may not operate, caus ing itself to mal-
function, or the trun k lid may suddenly
shut again after it is opened.■
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (if
equipped)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
●
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust
pipes to become quite hot. When
operating the Hands Free Power Trunk
Lid, be careful not to touch the exhaust
pipe.
●
Do not operate the Hands Free Power
Trunk Lid if there is little space under
the rear bumper.
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Jam protection function
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
●
Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activate the jam protec-
tion function. ●
The jam protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the trunk lid fully closes. Be
careful not to catch fingers or anything
else in the trunk lid. ●
The jam protection function may not
work depending on the shape of the
object that is caught. Be careful not to
catch fingers or anything else.
NOTICE■
To prevent trunk easy closer malfunc-
tions
Do not apply force to the trunk lid while
the trunk easy closer is operating. ■
To prevent damage to the power
trunk opener and closer (vehicles
with power trunk opener and closer) ●
Make sure that there is no luggage or
snow on the trunk lid before operating
the power trunk opener and closer. In
addition, make sure that there is no ice
between the trunk lid and frame that
prevents movement of the trunk lid.
Operating the power trunk opener
and closer when excessive load is
present on the trunk lid may cause a
malfunction.
●
Do not apply excessive force to the
trunk lid while the power trunk opener
and closer is operating.
Opening/closing the trunk