ignition LEXUS LS500 2021 Service Manual

2794-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■Operation of the RCTA function
The RCTA function uses rear side
radar sensors to detect vehicles
approaching from the right or left at
the rear of the vehicle and alerts the
driver of the presence of such vehicles
by flashing the outside rear view mirror
indicators and sounding a buzzer.
Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching
vehicles
■RCTA icon display
When a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the following will be dis-
played on the Center Display.
 Example (Lexus parking assist mon-
itor) (if equipped): Vehicles are
approaching from both sides of the
vehicle
■RCTA function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be
detected in are outlined below.
The buzzer can alert the driver of
faster vehicles approaching from far-
ther away.
Example:
■The RCTA function is operational when
The RCTA function operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●The RCTA function is on.
●The shift position is in R.
RCTA function
A
B
Approaching vehi-
cle speed Approximate
alert distance
18 mph (28 km/h) (fast)65 ft. (20 m)
5 mph (8 km/h) (slow)18 ft. (5.5 m)
A

2814-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
●Instances of the RCTA function unneces-
sarily detecting a vehicle and/or object
may increase in the following situations:
• When a vehicle passes by the side of your vehicle
• When the parking space faces a street
and vehicles are being driven on the
street
• When the distance between your vehicle and metal objects, such as a guardrail,
wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may
reflect electrical waves toward the rear of
the vehicle, is short
• When a towing eyelet is installed to the
rear of the vehicle
*: If equipped
Pedestrian detection icon
Displayed automatically when a pedestrian
is detected.
RCD OFF icon
When the RCD function is disabled, the
RCD OFF icon illuminates. (Each time the
engine switch is turned off then changed to
IGNITION ON mode, the RCD function
will be enabled automatically.)
Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the RCD function.
( P.83)
1 Press or to select .
RCD (Rear Camera Detec-
tion) function*
When the vehicle is backing up, the
rear camera detection function can
detect pedestrians in the detection
area behind the vehicle. If a pedes-
trian is detected, a buzzer will
sound and an icon will be displayed
on the Center Disp lay to inform the
driver of the pedestrian.
Center Display
Turning the RCD function on/off
A
B

2824-5. Using the driving support systems
2Press or to select “PKSA”
and then press .
3 Press or to select “RCD”
and then press .
When the RCD function is disabled, the
RCD OFF indicator ( P.70) illuminates.
If the rear camera detection function
detects a pedestrian in the detection
area, the buzzer and pedestrian detec-
tion will operate as follows:
If a pedestrian is detected in area
Buzzer: Sounds repeatedly
Pedestrian detection icon: Blinks 3
times and then stays on
If a pedestrian is detected in area
Buzzer (When the vehicle is sta-
tionary): Sounds 3 times
Buzzer (When the vehicle is back-
ing up, when a pedestrian
approaches the rear of the vehicle): Sounds repeatedly
Pedestrian detection icon: Blinks 3
times and then stays on
If the system determines that your
vehicle may collide with a pedes-
trian in area
Buzzer: Sounds repeatedly
Pedestrian detection icon: Blinks 3
times and then stays on■The rear camera dete
ction function is
operational when
●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●RCD function is on.
●The shift position is in R.
■Setting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the
multi-information display. ( P.271)
■If “Rear Camera Detection Unavailable
Remove the Dirt of Rear Camera” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
A rear camera lens ma y be dirty or covered
with snow or ice. In such cases, if it is
removed from the rear camera lens, the sys-
tem should return to normal. (It may be nec-
essary to drive the vehicle for some time
before the system returns to normal.)
■If “Rear Camera Detection Unavail-
able” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
●If this message is di splayed after the bat-
tery has been disconnected and recon-
nected, fully turn the steering wheel to
the left and then the right on level ground.
●If this message is di splayed only when the
R shift position is selected, the rear cam-
era lens may be dirty. Clean the rear
camera lens.
■Situations in which the system may not
operate properly
●Some pedestrians, such as the following,
may not be detected by the rear camera
detection function, preventing the func-
tion from operating properly:
When a pedestrian is detected
A
A
B
B
C
C

2854-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
The Parking Support Brake can be
enabled/disabled on the multi-informa-
tion display. All of the Parking Support
Brake functions (static objects,
rear-crossing vehicles, and rear pedes-
trians) are enabled/disabled simultane-
ously.
Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the parking support
brake. (P.83)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select
and then press .
When the Parking Support Brake is dis-
abled, the PKSB OFF indicator ( P.70)
illuminates.
To re-enable the system when it was dis-
abled, select on the multi-information
display, select and then On. If dis-
abled using this method, the system will not
be re-enabled by turning the engine switch
off and then to IGNITION ON mode.
If the engine output restriction control
or brake control operates, a buzzer will
sound and a message will be displayed
on the Center Display and multi-infor-
mation display, to alert the driver.
Depending on the situation, engine output
restriction control will operate to either
limit acceleration or restrict output as
much as possible.
On vehicles with a head-up display, the
head-up display will display the same mes-
sage as the multi-information display.
 Engine output restriction control is
operating (acceleration restriction)
Acceleration greater than a certain
amount is restricted by the system.
Center Display (Panoramic view monitor):
No warning displayed
Multi-information display: “Object
Detected Acceleration Reduced”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illuminated
Buzzer: Does not sound
Engine output restriction control is
operating (output restricted as
much as possible)
The system has determined that stron-
ger-than-normal brake operation is neces-
sary.
Center Display (Panoramic view monitor):
“BRAKE!”
Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep
Brake control is operating
NOTICE
■If “Parking Support Brake Unavail-
able” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
If this message is displayed immediately
after the engine switch is changed to
IGNITION ON mode, operate the vehi-
cle carefully, paying attention to your sur-
roundings. It may be necessary to drive
the vehicle for a certain amount of time
before the system returns to normal. (If
the system is not return to normal after
driving for a while, cl ean the rear camera
lens.)
Enabling/Disabling the Parking
Support Brake
Displays and buzzers for engine
output restriction control and
brake control

3024-5. Using the driving support systems
To adjust the vehicle height to one
appropriate for road and driving con-
ditions, press the vehicle height adjust-
ment switch.
Turns high mode on/off.
When high mode is enabled, the high
mode indicator on the meter will illuminate.
The vehicle height will increase by approxi-
mately 0.8 in. (20 mm) from its normal
position.
When the vehicle height is increased by a
control of access mo de press the vehicle height adjustment switch twice to
enable/disable high mode.
■The vehicle height adjustment switch
can be used to change the mode when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■System protection function
If the vehicle height is repeatedly increased
and decreased using the vehicle height
adjustment switch, etc., the system may not
operate temporarily.
In order to improve the ease of enter-
ing and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle
height will automatically increase when
the P shift position is selected and a
door is opened.
When any of the following conditions
are met, the vehicle will return to its
WARNING
• If the vehicle needs to be jacked up
• If the vehicle is to be tied down
• If the vehicle is to be towed
NOTICE
■Parking precaution
●If the vehicle is parked for a long time,
the vehicle height may change due to
changes in the ambient temperature.
When parking the vehicle, make sure
that the area above and below the
vehicle is clear, so that the vehicle will
not contact anything if its height
changes.
●Be careful when parking the vehicle in
an area with a low ceiling or near low
hanging objects, as the vehicle height
will increase when passengers exit the
vehicle and exit control of access
mode operates.
●When the doors are closed or locked,
the vehicle height may decrease.
When parking in a parking lot with a
device which raises to contact the bot-
tom of the vehicle, make sure to dis-
able the vehicle height control.
Selecting the vehicle height
WARNING
■When operating the vehicle height
adjustment switch
When operating the vehicle height
adjustment switch, make sure to check
the safety of the area around the vehicle,
as the vehicle height may change and
part of someone’s body may be caught
under the vehicle, possibly causing injury.
Vehicle height control when
entering/exiting the vehicle
(“Access Mode”)

3064-5. Using the driving support systems
■Turning both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off,
press and hold the switch for more
than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on
and the “Traction Cont rol Turned Off” will
be shown on the mult i-information display.
*
Press the switch again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
*: On vehicles with PCS (Pre-Collision
System), PCS will also be disabled (only
Pre-Collision warning is available). The
PCS warning light will come on and a
message will be displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P.227,
234)
■When the message is displayed on the
multi-information display showing that
TRAC has been disabled even if the
switch has not been pressed
TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the infor-
mation continues to show, contact your
Lexus dealer.
■Operating conditions of hill-start assist
control
When the following four conditions are met,
the hill-start assist control will operate:
●The shift position is in a position other
than P or N (when stating off for-
ward/backward on an upward incline)
●The vehicle is stopped
●The accelerator pedal is not depressed
●The parking brake is not engaged
●Engine switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode
■Automatic system cancelation of
hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any
of the following situations:
●Shift the shift position to P or N
●The accelerator pedal is depressed
●The parking brake is engaged
●2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the
brake pedal is released
●Engine switch is turned Off
■VGRS is disabled when
VGRS may stop operat ing in the following
situations.
In this event, the steering wheel may move
from its straight forward position, but it will
return when the system restarts.
●When the steering wheel is operated for
an extended period of time while the
vehicle is stopped or is moving very
slowly (on vehicles with LDH, DRS is dis-
abled together with VGRS)
●When the steering wheel has been held
fully to the left or right
The center position of the steering wheel
may change when VGRS is disabled. How-
ever, the position will return to normal after
VGRS is reactivated.
■When the battery is disconnected (vehi-
cles with VGRS)
The steering wheel may move from its
straight forward position, but this will be
corrected automatically when driving.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the
ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC, hill-start
assist control and VGRS systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine
compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly, when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to
move. This sound does not indicate that a
malfunction has occurred in any of these
systems.
●Any of the following conditions may
occur when the above systems are oper-
ating. None of these indicates that a mal-
function has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle

3195-1. Remote Touch/Display
5
Interior features
Touch to turn the screen off.
Press the buttun to display the
home screen.
Touch to adjust the brightness of
the screen.
Touch to display the automatic
screen transition settings screen.
Touch to lock the Rear Multi Oper-
ation Panel.
■Auto screen change settings
screenTouch to turn the automatic screen
transition function on/off.
Touch to set whether the screen will
transition to the home screen or
turn off when the automatic screen
transition function operates.
Touch to set the amount of time
(10/30/60/120 seconds) the Rear
Multi Operation Panel must be idle before the automatic screen transi-
tion function operates.
When the screen is off, press the
button to turn the screen on and display
the previously disp
layed screen. Press
again to display the home screen.
■Unlocking the Rear Multi Opera-
tion Panel
Touch and hold until the unlock sta-
tus indicators ( ) are completely illu-
minated to unlock the Rear Multi
Operation Panel.
■Operating the Rear Multi Operation
Panel
●When operating the Rear Multi Opera-
tion Panel, only use the tip of a finger. The
Rear Multi Operation Panel cannot be
operated with a fingernail, pen, etc.
●Use only one finger when operating the
Rear Multi Operation Panel. The Rear
Multi Operation Panel cannot be oper-
ated with multiple fingers.
●When the engine swit ch is changed to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode,
if a hand object, liquid or foreign matter is
touching the Rear Multi Operation Panel,
it may not operate correctly. In this case,
remove anything touching the Rear Multi
Operation Panel and wait for approxi-
mately 30 seconds be fore operating it
again.
If the Rear Multi Operation Panel still
cannot be operated normally, press and
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
A
B

3255-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
■Registering air conditioning settings to
electronic keys
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic
key and turning the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode will recall that
key’s registered air conditioning settings.
●When the engine switch is turned off, the
current air conditioning settings will auto-
matically be registered to the electronic
key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
●The system may not operate correctly if
more than one electr onic key is in the
vicinity or if the smart access system with
push-button start is used to unlock a pas-
senger door.
●The doors that can recall the air condi-
tioning setting* when unlocked using the
smart access system with push-button
start can be changed. For details, contact
your Lexus dealer.
*: The doors that can recall the driving
position memory are changed at the
same time.
■Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sys-
tem is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel
efficiency:
●Engine speed and compressor operation
controlled to restri ct heating/cooling
capacity
●Fan speed restricted when automatic
mode is selected
To improve air condit ioning performance,
perform the following operations:
●Turn off eco air conditioning mode
(  P.326)
●Adjust the fan speed
●Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.299)
■When the outside temperature falls to
nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may not
operate even when “A/C” is selected.
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning
system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and
outside the vehicle may enter into and
accumulate in the air conditioning sys-
tem. This may then cause odor to be
emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occur-
ring:
• It is recommended that the air condition-
ing system be set to outside air mode
prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be
delayed for a short pe riod of time imme-
diately after the air conditioning system is
started in automatic mode or with the
micro dust and pollen filter on.
●When parking, the system automatically
switches to outside air mode to encour-
age better air circulation throughout the
vehicle, helping to reduce odors that
occur when starting the vehicle.
■Using the voice command system
Air conditioning system can be operated
using voice commands. For details, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.409
■Air conditioning system refrigerant
●A label regarding the refrigerant of the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the follow-
ing illustration.
●The meaning of each symbol on the label
are as follows:
Caution
Air conditioning system

3315-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
While operating, the indicator is turned
on.
■Manually turning front seat con-
centrated airflow mode on/off
In front seat concentrated airflow
mode, directing airflow to the front
seats only and to all seats can be
switched via switch operation. When
the mode has been switched manually,
automatic airflow control stops operat-
ing.
Select on the option control
screen ( P.328) and switch the air-
flow.
 Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the
front seats only
 Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats.
■Operation of automatic airflow control
●In order to maintain a comfortable inte-
rior, airflow may be directed to seats
without passengers immediately after the
engine is started and at other times
depending on the outside temperature.
●After the engine is st arted, if passengers
move around inside or enter/exit the vehi-
cle, the system cannot accurately detect
the presence of passengers and auto-
matic airflow control will not operate.
■Operation of manual airflow control
Even if the function is manually switched to
directing airflow to only the front seats,
when a rear seat is occupied, it may auto-
matically direct airflow to all seats.
■To return to automa tic airflow control
1 With the indicator off, turn the engine
switch off.
2 After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn
the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate
control
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform
any of the following procedures:
 Select “DUAL” on the main control
screen. ( P.326)
 Select “DUAL” on the option con-
trol screen.
 Adjust the passenger’s side tem-
perature setting.
The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.
Vehicles with 4-ZONE climate con-
trol
To turn on the “4-ZONE” mode, per-
form any of the following procedures:
 Select “4-ZONE” on the main con-
trol screen. ( P.326)
 Select “4-ZONE” on the option
control screen.
 Adjust a passenger seat tempera-
ture setting.
The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the “4-ZONE” mode is on.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow
mode.
Adjusting the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats
separately
Air outlet layout and operations

3385-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
used to operate the rear air conditioning
system if the function is disabled.
( P.333)
Rear air conditioning control screen
Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and leve l indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO Hi Mid Lo OFF
Adjust the rear seat ventilator fan
speed level
Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and leve l indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO Hi Mid Lo OFF
Shortcut screen
Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and leve l indicator (orange)
change as follows: AUTO
Hi Mid Lo OFF
Adjust the rear seat ventilator fan
speed level
Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO Hi Mid Lo OFF
■Rear control panel (if equipped)
Increases the rear seat heater tem-
perature level
The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els. (Low, Mid or Hi)
Enables/Disables the automatic
mode of the rear seat heaters
Decreases the rear seat heater
temperature level
If this switch is select ed when the rear seat
heater temperature level is set to Lo, the
rear seat heater will turn off.
■The heated steering wheel, seat heaters
and seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■Air conditioning system-linked control
mode
When the seat ventilator fan speed level is
Hi, the seat ventilato r fan speed becomes
higher according to the fan speed of the air
conditioning system.
A
B
A
B
A
B
C