light LEXUS LS500 2021 Owner's Guide

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
*1: These lights come on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.427)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.427)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.427)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.427)
Charging system warning
light
*2 (  P.428)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.428)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.428)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.428)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.428)
Pop Up Hood warning light
*1
(  P.429)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.429)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.429)
Inappropriate pedal operation
warning light
*2 (  P.429)
(red)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.430)
(yellow)
Electric power st eering system
warning light
*1 (  P.430)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.430)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt re minder light
(  P.430)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(except F SPORT mod-
els) ( P.431)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights (F SPORT mod-
els) ( P.431)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.431)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.431)
(flashes)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) ( P.432)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.432)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.432)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.433)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.433)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator*1
(  P.433)

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being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
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.185)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.190)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.190)
Headlight high beam indicator
(  P.192)
AHB indicator ( P.193)
PCS warning light
*1, 2 (  P.218,
230)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.254)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.254)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
(  P.254)
(white)
LTA indicator ( P.244)
(green)
LTA indicator ( P.244)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA indicator ( P.244)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
*1, 3 (if equipped)
(  P.264, 277)
BSM OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.264)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1, 2(if equipped)
(  P.273)
RCTA OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.277)
RCD OFF indicator
*2 (if
equipped) ( P.281)
PKSB OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.285)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.305)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.306)
High mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.302)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator
*4
(  P.174)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.186)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
*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 turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not come on, or
turn 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.
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.186)
Brake hold standby indicator
*1
(  P.188)
Brake hold operated indicator
*1
(  P.188)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
*1
(  P.85)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*5 (  P.75, 78)
Security indicator
*6 (  P.64,
66)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 6 ( P.40)
Snow mode indicator ( P.182)
Normal mode indicator
(  P.299)
Custom mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Comfort mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.299)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Sport S mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Sport S+ mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Snow mode indicator ( P.182)
Normal mode indicator
(  P.299)
Custom mode indicator
(  P.299)
Comfort mode indicator
(  P.299)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.299)
Sport S mode indicator
(  P.299)
Sport S+ mode indicator
(  P.299)

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*6: This light illuminates on the center panel.

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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 dark
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■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.
■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.
■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.
●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.449)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

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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.
■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

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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.
■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 phenomenon 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.84)
Navigation syst em-linked dis-
play (if equipped) ( P.86)
Audio system-linked display
( P.87)
Driving support system infor-
mation display ( P.87)
Warning message display
(  P.436)
Settings display ( P.87)
WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
●When operating the multi-information
display while driving, 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.76, 80
Changing the meter display

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Vehicle status information and indicators
• Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset)
Displayed items (listed below) can be
changed on . (P.87)
 Current fuel consumption
Bar type: Displays instantaneous current
fuel consumption
Average fuel economy
After reset: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since the display was reset
*1
After start: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since engine start
After refuel: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since refuel
Average vehicle speed
After reset: Displays average vehicle
speed since the display was reset
*1
After start: Displays average vehicle speed
since engine start
Elapsed time
After reset: Displays elapsed time since the
display was reset
*1
After start: Displays elapsed time since
engine start
Distance
Driving range: Displays driving range with
remaining fuel
*2, 3
After start: Displays the distance driven
since engine start
 Other
Blank: No item
*1: To reset, display the desired item and
press and hold of the meter control
switch.
*2: 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.
*3: When only a small amount of fuel is
added to the tank, the display may not
be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch
off. If the vehicle is refueled without
turning the engine switch off, the display
may not be updated.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on. When the acceleration
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or when
the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
Eco driving ratio based on acceler-
ation
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of the Eco Driv-
ing Indicator Zone Display will illuminate.
At this time, the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn off.
A
B
C

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Vehicle status information and indicators
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.91)
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)
( P.238)
 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ( P.254)
 RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped) ( P.251)
■Meter display settings that can be
changed
 Language
Select to change th e 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.84) 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.
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.476
Audio system-linked display
Driving support system informa-
tion display
Settings display