sport mode LEXUS LS500H 2018 User Guide

86 2-1. Instrument cluster
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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.
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Display (F SPORT models) 
Main meter in center position
The multi-information 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. 
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.
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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.Multi-information display
Display and menu icons
Driving information display
( → P.87)
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped) ( → P.89)

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Vehicle status information and indicators ■
Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the
display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.
The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches. / : Select menu icons
/ : Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the screen and
move the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Move the main meter *
and return
to the previous screen *
:F SPORT models
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Display items (except F SPORT
models)
Press or of the meter control
switch and select . Then press
or to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Energy monitor ( → P.97)
 Tire pressure ( → P.397)
 Vehicle sway warning
 Display off ■
Display items (F SPORT models) 
Main meter in center position
Press or of the meter control
switch to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Tire pressure ( → P.397)
 Gear positions
 Units
 Display offAudio system-linked display
( → P.90)
Driving support system infor-
mation display ( → P.90)
Warning message display
( → P.437)
Settings display ( → P.90)
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 di splay 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.78, 84
Changing the meter display Content of driving information A
B
C

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Vehicle status information and indicators may not be updated.■
G-force (F SPORT models)
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle. Also displays, around the periph-
ery of the G-force display, the left and
right steering amount, accelerator
pedal input, and brake fluid pressure.
Acceleration G-force on the vehi-
cle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Record of the maximum G-forces
Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Steering amountThis display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on factors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.
 Resetting the record of maximum
G-forces Press and hold of the meter control
switch to reset the record.
 Peak hold function If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are
generated, the G-forc e value display will turn amber and be held for 2 seconds. ■
Gear Position (F SPORT models)
Displays the current shift range or gear
position when the shift position is in D
or M. ■
Units (F SPORT models)
The units of measure used can be
changed while driving. Unlike the units sett ing performed on the
settings display, th e units setting per-
formed on the drive information display
can be changed while driving.■
Vehicle sway warning
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a
lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver’s attention level,
and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more
the driver may need to rest. ■
Vehicle sway warning
This display is enable d when the operating
conditions of the vehicle sway warning of
the LTA ( → P.236) or LKA ( → P.244) are
met.
Select to display the following naviga-
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 th e head-up display, it A
B
C
D
E
F
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)

90 2-1. Instrument cluster
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tion display. ( → P.94)
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) (if
equipped) ( → P.230)
 LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if
equipped) ( → P.240)
 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ( → P.250)
 RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped) ( → P.247)■
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.88) 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.
 Tachometer setting Select to set the display of the Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator or tachometer for each driv-
ing mode.
 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.
 EV indicator Select to enable/disable the EV indicator.
 Default setting Select to reset the meter display settings to
the default setting.
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Vehicle functions and settings that
can be changed
→ P.481
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Suspension of the settings display
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Some settings cannot be changed while Audio system-linked display
Driving support system informa-
tion display
Settings display

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Driving ●
When the brake pedal is depressed■
Restraining the hybr id system output
(Brake Override System)●
When the accelerator and brake pedals
are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.●
A warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display while the sys-
tem is operating.■
Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)●
When the following unusual operation is
performed, the hybrid system output may
be restrained.
• When the shift position is shifted from R
to D, D to R, N to R, P to D *
, or P to R *
(D
includes M) with the accelerator pedal
depressed, a warning message appears
on the multi-information display. If a
warning message is shown on the
multi-information disp lay, read the mes-
sage and follow the instruction.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed
too much while the vehicle is in reverse. *
: Depending on the situation, the shift
position may not be changed.●
While Drive-Start Control is being acti-
vated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In
such case, deactivate TRAC ( → P.304)
to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the
vehicle may become able to escape from
the mud or fresh snow.■
Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing
the following precautions is recommended:
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For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
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For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for
extended periods.
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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type park-
ing brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes
periodically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your
Lexus dealer perform the bedding down
operation. ■
Brake pads and discs (F SPORT models)
The brake pads and discs are designed for
use under high load conditions. Therefore,
brake noise may be generated depending
on the vehicle speed, braking force and
vehicle environment (temperature, humid-
ity, etc.). ■
Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
tion laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. ( → P.461)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. ■
When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the
vehicle from creeping. ■
When driving the vehicle ●
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with
the location of the brake and accelera-
tor pedals to avoid depressing the
wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelera-
tor pedal instead of the brake pedal
will result in sudden acceleration that
may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your
body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to
operate the pedals properly.

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Driving WARNING●
Do not shift the shift position to P while
the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.●
Do not shift the shift position to R while
the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.●
Do not shift the shift position to a driv-
ing position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.●
Changing the shift position to N while
the vehicle is moving will disengage
the hybrid system. Engine braking is
not available with the hybrid system
disengaged.●
Be careful not to change the shift posi-
tion with the accelerator pedal
depressed. Changing the shift posi-
tion to any positions other than P or N
may lead to unexpected rapid acceler-
ation of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious
injury.
After changing the shift position, make
sure to confirm the current shift posi-
tion displayed on the shift position indi-
cator inside the meter.
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Brake pad wear
If any of the following situations occurs,
have the brake pads visually checked and
replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
●
If the thickness of the brake pads
exceeds the brake pad wear limit when
visually checking all four brake pads
(for the brake pad wear limit, refer to
P.465) ●
If a warning message is displayed on
the multi-information display (only the
right-side pads can be detected)
Rotor damage may result if the pads are
not replaced when needed.
F SPORT models: Moderate levels of the
brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced
braking power. As a result, the discs may
wear more quickly than conventional
brake discs. Therefore, when replacing
the brake pads, Lexus recommends that
you also have the thickness of the discs
measured.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when
the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
those of the brake discs are exceeded. ■
When the vehicle is stopped ●
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily.
If the shift position is any position other
than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-
ing an accident. ●
In order to prevent accidents due to
the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while
stopped with the “READY” indicator is
illuminated, and apply the parking
brake as necessary.
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If the vehicle is stopped on an incline,
in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or back-
ward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake
as needed.
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Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed
while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which
could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.

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Driving ■
Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to
inform the driver that the shift position is in
R. ■
To protect the hybrid transmission
If the transmission fluid temperature is high,
“Transmission Fluid Temp High See
Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on the
multi-information display and the vehicle
will go into transmission protection mode
automatically. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer. ■
When driving with the dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range
activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not be acti-
vated because the dynamic radar cruise
control with full-spe ed range will not be
canceled. ●
While driving in the D position, down-
shifting to 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 or 4.●
When switching the driving mode to
sport mode while driving in the D position
( → P.298)■
Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
→ P.159■
AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatica lly selects the suit-
able gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when
the shift position is in D. (Shifting the shift
position to the M position cancels the func-
tion.)
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If a message about a shift operation is
shown
To prevent the shift position from being
selected incorrectly or the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, the shift position may
be changed automatically or operating the
shift lever may be required. In this case,
change the shift positi on following the mes-
sages on the multi- information display. ■
After recharging/reconnecting the
12-volt battery
→ P.393 ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.481)
WARNING■
When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift posi-
tion suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may
cause the vehicle to sp in or skid, resulting
in an accident.
NOTICE■
Hybrid battery (t raction battery)
charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery
from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for an extended period
of time. ■
Situations where sh ift control system
malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs,
shift control system malfunctions are
possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place on level ground, apply the parking
brake, and then contact your Lexus
dealer.
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When the warning message indicating
the shift control system appears on the
multi-information display.
●
The display indicates that no shift posi-
tion is selected for more than a few
seconds.

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F SPORT models ■
Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if
the power switch is tu rned off after driving
in snow mode.
To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle
shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range switches to a
range that enables engine braking
force that is suitable to driving condi-
tions. When the “+” paddle shift switch
is operated, the shift range switches to
a range that is one range higher than
the current range.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
ing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking
force to be selected. Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting The selected shift rang e, from D1 to D10,
will be displayed on the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.
A lower shift range will provide greater
engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
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Automatic deactivation of shift range
selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will
be deactivated in the following situations:
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When the vehicle comes to a stop
●
If the accelerator pe dal is depressed for
more than a certai n period of time
●
When the shift position is shifted to a
position other than D.Selecting shift ranges in the D
position A
B
Meter dis-
play Function
D2 - D10 A gear in the range between
D1 and the selected shift
range is automatically cho-
sen depending on vehicle
speed and driving condi-
tions
D1 Setting the shift range at D1 A
B

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Driving ●
When the “+” paddle shift switch is
pressed and held■
Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
To enter M mode, shift the shift position
to M. Gears can be selected by oper-
ating the paddle shift switches, allowing
you to drive in the gear of your choos-
ing.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
1 Upshifting
2 DownshiftingThe gear changes once every time the
paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be
fixed and displayed on the meter.
When in the M position, the gear will
not change unless the paddle shift
switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position,
the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situations:  When vehicle speed drops (down-
shift only).
 When vehicle speed increases
(upshift only).
 When the accelerator pedal is firmly
depressed.
 When it is necessary to protect the
transmission when the transmission
fluid temperature is high or low, or
other reasons.
Also, the gear will not shift when the
vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift
operation is performed. ■
Downshifting restrictions warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the paddle shift sw itch is operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)Selecting gears in the M position
A
B

212 4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Enabling/disabling the pre-colli-
sion system
The pre-collision system can be
enabled/disabled on ( → P.86) of
the multi-information display. The system is automa tically enabled each
time the power switch is turned to ON
mode
If the system is disabled, the PCS warn-
ing light will turn on and a message will
be displayed on the multi-information
display.
If the pre-collision sy stem is disabled,
the pedestrian alert system will also be
disabled. At this time, the FCTA (Front
Cross Traffic Alert) ( → P.227) system
will also be disabled.
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Enabling/Disabling the pedestrian
alert system
The pedestrian alert can be
enabled/disabled on ( → P.86) of
the multi-information display. At this
time, the FCTA (Front Cross Traffic
Alert) system will also be enabled/dis-
abled.WARNING●
When your vehicle is towing another
vehicle●
When transporting the vehicle via
truck, boat, train or similar means of
transportation●
When the vehicle is raised on a lift with
the hybrid system on and the tires are
allowed to rotate freely●
When inspecting the vehicle using a
drum tester such as a chassis dyna-
mometer or speedometer tester, or
when using an on vehicle wheel bal-
ancer●
When a strong impact has been
applied to the front bumper, rear
bumper or front grille, due to an acci-
dent or other situation●
If the vehicle cannot be driven in a sta-
ble manner, such as when the vehicle
has been in an accident or is malfunc-
tioning●
When the vehicle is driven in a sporty
manner or off-road●
When the tires are not properly
inflated
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When the tires are very worn
●
When tires of a size other than speci-
fied are installed
●
When tire chains are installed
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When a compact spare tire or an
emergency tire puncture repair kit is
used
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If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may
obstruct a sensor is temporarily
installed to the vehicle Changing settings of the pre-col-
lision system