instrument panel LEXUS LS500 2018 Owners Manual

14 Pictorial index
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) ■ Instrument panel
Engine switch ........................................................................................................... P.160
Starting the engine/changing the modes ......... ....................................................... P.160
Emergency stop of the engine ........................ ............................................................. P.410
When the engine will not start ..................................................................................... P.433
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.428
Shift lever................................................................................................................... P .163
Changing the shift position ............................................................................................ P.165
Precautions for towing .....................................................................................................P.41 2
Meters .................................................................................................................. P.69, 7 2
Reading the meters/adjusting the instru ment panel light............ P.69, 71, 72, 75
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.64
When a warning light turns on ..................................................................................... P.418
Multi-information display ....................................................................................... P.76
Display ........................................................................................................................ .............. P.76
When a warning message is displayed.................................................................... P.428
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.170 A
B
C
D
E

16 Pictorial index
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) ■ Switches
HUD (Head-up display) switch *1
......................................................................... P.83
Camera switch *1, 2
Instrument panel light control switches .......................................................P.71, 75
“ODO TRIP” switch ......................................................................................... P.70, 75
VSC OFF switch.....................................................................................................P.295
Snow mode switch .................................................................................................. P.167
Driving mode select switch ................................................................................ P.289
Trunk opener switch...............................................................................................P.102
Fuel filler door opener switch.............................................................................. P.186 *1
: If equipped *2
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”. A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

331-1. For safe use
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 1
For safety and security The SRS side airbags do not generally
inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or
rear collision, if it rolls ov er, or if it is involved
in a low-speed side collision. ●
Collision from the front●
Collision from the rear●
Vehicle rollover
The SRS curtain shield airbags do not gen-
erally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
rear collision, if it pitc hes end over end, or if
it is involved in a low-speed side or
low-speed frontal collision. ●
Collision from the rear●
Pitching end over end
■
When to contact your Lexus dealer
In the following cases, the vehicle will
require inspection and/or repair. Contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
●
Any of the SRS airbags have been
inflated.
●
The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the
SRS front airbags and SRS cushion air-
bags to inflate.
●
A portion of a door or its surrounding
area is damaged, de formed or has had a
hole made in it, or the vehicle was
involved in an acci dent that was not
severe enough to cause the SRS side and
curtain shield airbags to inflate.
●
The pad section of the steering wheel,
dashboard near the front passenger air-
bag or lower portion of the instrument
panel is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.
●
Vehicles with power rear seat: The seat
cushion surface is scratched, cracked, or
otherwise damaged.

351-1. For safe use
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 1
For safety and security WARNING
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt
it downward. This points the airbag
toward your chest instead of your head
and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recom-
mended by NHTSA above, while still
maintaining control of the foot pedals,
steering wheel, and your view of the
instrument panel controls. ●
If the seat belt extender has been con-
nected to the front seat belt buckles
but the seat belt extender has not also
been fastened to the latch plate of the
seat belt, the SRS front airbags will
judge that the driver and front passen-
ger are wearing the seat belt even
though the seat belt has not been con-
nected. In this case, the SRS front air-
bags may not activate correctly in a
collision, resulting in death or serious
injury in the event of a collision. Be
sure to wear the seat belt with the seat
belt extender.
●
The SRS front passenger airbag also
deploys with considerable force, and
can cause death or serious injury
especially if the front passenger is very
close to the airbag. The front passen-
ger seat should be as far from the air-
bag as possible with the seatback
adjusted, so the front passenger sits
upright. ●
Improperly seated and/or restrained
infants and children can be killed or
seriously injured by a deploying airbag.
An infant or child who is too small to
use a seat belt should be properly
secured using a child restraint system.
Lexus strongly recommends that all
infants and children be placed in the
rear seats of the vehicle and properly
restrained. The rear seats are safer for
infants and children than the front pas-
senger seat. ( → P.45)●
Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
●
Do not allow a child to stand in front of
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.
●
Do not allow the front seat occupants
to hold items on their knees.

371-1. For safe use
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 1
For safety and security WARNING●
If the areas where the SRS airbags are
stored, such as the steering wheel pad
and front and rear pillar garnishes are
damaged or cracked, have them
replaced by your Lexus dealer.●
Do not place anything, such as a cush-
ion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s
weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight
properly. As a result, the SRS front air-
bags for the front passenger may not
deploy in the event of a collision.■
Modification and disposal of SRS air-
bag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or per-
form any of the following modifications
without consulting your Lexus dealer.
The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing
death or serious injury. ●
Installation, remova l, disassembly and
repair of th e SRS airbags●
Repairs, modifications, removal or
replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, da shboard, seats or
seat upholstery, front, side and rear pil-
lars, roof side rails, front door panels,
front door trims or front door speakers
●
Modifications to the front door panel
(such as making a hole in it)
●
Repairs or modifications of the front
fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment
●
Installation of a grille guard (bull bars,
kangaroo bar, etc. ), snow plows,
winches or roof luggage carrier
●
Modifications to the vehicle’s suspen-
sion system
●
Installation of electronic devices such
as mobile two-way radios and CD
players ●
Modifications to your vehicle for a per-
son with a physical disability

64 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanatio n, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated. 
Except F SPORT models

F SPORT modelsWarning lights and indicators The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster

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
■
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)

692-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 2
Vehicle status information and indicators ■
Locations of gauges and meters
The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.
Engine coolant temperature gaugeDisplays the engine coolant temperature
Odometer and trip meter display ( → P.70)
Outside temperatureDisplays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
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.
Speedometer
ClockTime displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. ( → P.344)
Shift position indicator ( → P.165)
Shift range/gear position ( → P.163)
Fuel gaugeDisplays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information displayPresents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( → P.76)Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models)
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

712-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 2
Vehicle status information and indicators ■
Pop-up display
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 th e meters changes
between day mode and night mode. ●
Day mode: When the tail lights are off or
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 darkChanging the instrument panel
light brightness