parking brake 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

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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) sophisticated computers that will
record certain data, such as:
 Engine speed
 Accelerator status
 Brake status
 Vehicle speed
 Shift position
 Images from the camera sensor
(available only in situations when
sudden inputs o ccur while driving
[sudden acceleration, etc.], the
pre-collision braking function or the
pre-collision brake assist function
was operating, the Parking Support
Brake function [static objects] was
operating, or your vehicle was
involved in a collision)
The recorded data varies according to
the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. These com-
puters do not record conversations or
sounds, and only record images out-
side of the vehicle in certain situations.
 Data Transmission Your vehicle may transmit the data
recorded in these computers to Lexus
without notification to you.
 Data usage Lexus may use the data recorded in these
computers to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and
improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to
a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or
with the consent of the lessee if the vehi-
cle is leased • In response to an official request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is
not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
 Usage of data collected through
Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only) If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if you
have subscribed to those services, please
refer to the Lexus Enform Telematics Sub-
scription Service Ag reement for informa-
tion on data collected and its usage.
 To learn more abou t the vehicle data
collected, used and shared by
Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
.
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such
as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynam-
ics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and pas-
senger safety belts were buck-
led/fastened; Event data recorder

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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

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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Applying/releasing the parking brake............ .......................................................... P.170
Precautions for winter season .. .................................................................................. P.300
Warning buzzer/messages.......................................................................................... P.428
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.169
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.175
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime runn ing lights ............................P.175
AHB (Automatic High Beam)...................................................................................... P.178
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............................................................... P.180
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.180
Adding washer fluid .........................................................................................................P.3 83
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.428
Emergency flasher switch ....................................................................................P.410
Hood lock release lever ....................................................................................... P.375
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch...... ............ .............. .................... ..P.135
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.135
Driving position memory ................................................................................................. P.127
Air conditioning system ........................................................................................P.313
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.313
Rear window defogger.................................................................................................... P.313
Audio system *
Brake hold switch .................................................................................................... P.173
Trunk opener main switch .................................................................................... P.106 *
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652-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights (U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.418)(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.418)(yellow)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.418)
High coolant temperature
warning light *2
( → P.418)
Charging system warning
light *2
( → P.419)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light *2
( → P.419)
(U.S.A.) Malfunction indicator lamp *1

( → P.419)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp *1

( → P.419)
SRS warning light *1
( → P.419)
Pop Up Hood warning light *1

( → P.420)
(U.S.A.) ABS warning light *1
( → P.420)
(Canada) ABS warning light *1
( → P.420)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light *2
( → P.420) (red)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
( → P.421)(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
( → P.421)
Low fuel level warning light
( → P.421)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
( → P.421)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights *3
( → P.422)
Tire pressure warning light *1

( → P.422)(orange)
LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.422)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.422)(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator *1
(if equipped) ( → P.423)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator *1
(if
equipped) ( → P.423)
(flashes) RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) ( → P.423)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator *1
(if
equipped) ( → P.424)
(flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light *1
( → P.424)
Slip indicator *1
( → P.424)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.) Parking brake indicator
( → P.425)

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)

672-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 2
Vehicle status information and indicators  Drive mode indicators 
Except F SPORT models

F SPORT modelsBSM indicator (if equipped)
( → P.251)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator *1, 2
(if equipped)
( → P.258)
RCTA OFF indicator *1, 2
(if
equipped) ( → P.264)
RCD OFF indicator *2
(if
equipped) ( → P.268)
PKSB OFF indicator *1, 2
(if
equipped) ( → P.272)(flashes)
Slip indicator *1
( → P.295)
VSC OFF indicator *1, 2

( → P.296)
High mode indicator (if
equipped) ( → P.292)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator *4

( → P.160)
(U.S.A.) Parking brake indicator
( → P.170)
(Canada) Parking brake indicator
( → P.170)
Brake hold standby indicator *1

( → P.173)
Brake hold operated indicator *1

( → P.173)
Eco Driving Indicator Light *1

( → P.79)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator *5
( → P.69, 72)
Security indicator *6
( → P.58,
60) (U.S.A.) “AIR BAG ON/OFF” indica-
tor *1, 6
( → P.40)
(Canada) “AIR BAG ON/OFF” indica-
tor *1, 6
( → P.40)
Snow mode indicator ( → P.167)
Normal mode indicator
( → P.289)
Custom mode indicator (if
equipped) ( → P.289)
Comfort mode indicator (if
equipped) ( → P.289)
Eco drive mode indicator
( → P.289)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) ( → P.289)
Sport S mode indicator (if
equipped) ( → P.289)
Sport S+ mode indicator (if
equipped) ( → P.289)
Snow mode indicator ( → P.167)
Normal mode indicator
( → P.289)
Custom mode indicator
( → P.289)

86 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Displays 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)Details of content displayed on the
head-up display may differ from that dis-
played on the multi-information display. For
details, refer to the explanation of each sys-
tem.
Pop-up displays for the following sys-
tems will be displayed when necessary. ■
Driving support systems
Displays a warning/suggestion/advice
message or the operating state of a rel-
evant system.
 PCS (Pre-Collision System)
( → P.200, 210)
 FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) (if
equipped) ( → P.218)
 Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
( → P.257)
 Parking Support Brake function (for
static objects) (if equipped)
( → P.277)
 Brake Override System ( → P.151)
 Drive-Start Control ( → P.151)
Details of content displayed on the head-up display may differ from that dis-
played on the multi-information display. For
details, refer to the explanation of each sys-
tem. ■
/ icons
These icons are linked to the
multi-information display
: Master warning icon Displayed when a warn ing message is dis-
played on the multi-information display.
( → P.428)
: Information icon Displayed when a suggestion pop-up dis-
play ( → P.82) or advice pop-up display is
displayed on the multi-information display. ■
Warning message
Some warning messages are displayed
when necessary, according to certain
conditions. Details of content displayed on the
head-up display may differ from that dis-
played on the multi-information display. ■
Audio system operation status
Displayed when an audio remote con-
trol switch on the steering wheel is
operated. ■
Hands-free system status
Displayed when the hands-free system
is operated. ■
When a pop-up display is displayed
When a pop-up display is displayed, a cur-
rent display may no long er be displayed. In
this case, the display will return after the
pop-up display disappears.Driving support system display
area
Pop-up display

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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 4 4
Driving Driving .
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ..................... 150
Cargo and luggage ................... 156
Vehicle load limits ...................... 158
Trailer towing ............................... 159
Dinghy towing ............................. 159
4-2. 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 sys-
tems
Lexus Safety System+A........... 187
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 194
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety Sys-
tem+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 cruise 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

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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 4-1.Before driving
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Starting the engine
→ P.160 ■
Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift position to D.
( → P.163)Check that the shift position indicator
shows D.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
( → P.170)
3 Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle. ■
Stopping
1 With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift posi-
tion to P. ( → P.166)
■
Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal to stop the vehicle
completely.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
( → P.170)
3 Shift the shift position to P.
( → P.166) 4 Press the engine switch to stop the
engine.
5 Slowly release the brake pedal.
6 Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person. If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed. ■
Starting off on a steep uphill
1 Make sure that the parking brake is
set and shift the shift position to D. Hill-start assist control will operate.
( → P.294)
2 Gently depress the accelerator
pedal.
3 Release the parking brake. ■
Driving in the rain ●
Drive carefully when it is raining, because
visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road
will be slippery. ●
Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery. ●
Refrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of wa ter between the tires
and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating prop-
erly.
■
Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine
speed may become high while driving. This
is due to automatic up-shifting control or
down-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden
acceleration.
●
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill
or downhill
●
When the accelerato r pedal is released
●
When the brake pedal is depressedDriving the vehicle The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure