LEXUS LS500H 2018 Owners Manual

1914-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving 1 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Off
2 Rain-sensing wiper operationThe wipers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The system
automatically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehicle
speed.
3 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Low speed wiper operation
4 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
High speed wiper operation
5 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Temporary operation
When is selected, the sensor sen-
sitivity can be adjusted by turning the
switch ring.
6 Increases the sensitivity
7 Decreases the sensitivity 8 Washer/wiper dual operation Wipers will automatically operate a couple
of times after th e washer squirts.
(After operating several times, the wipers
operate once more time after a short delay
to prevent dripping. However, the dripping
prevention does not operate while the
vehicle is moving.)
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the power switch is in ON mode
and the headlights are on, if the lever is
pulled, the headlight cleaners will operate
once. After this, the he adlight cleaners will
operate every 5th time the lever is pulled.
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The windshield wiper and washer can be
operated when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
Effects of vehicle speed on wiper opera-
tion
Even when the wipers are not in AUTO
mode, vehicle speed affects the time until
the drip prevention wiper sweep occurs.
With low speed windsh ield wiper operation
selected, wiper operation will be switched
from low speed to intermittent wiper opera-
tion only when the vehicle is stationary.
(However, when the sensor sensitivity is
adjusted to the highes t level, the mode can-
not be switched.) ■
Raindrop sensor ●
The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.

192 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode
while the power switch is in ON mode,
the wipers will operate once to show that
AUTO mode is activated.●
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor
is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or 5°F
(-15°C) or lower, automatic operation
may not occur. In this case, operate the
wipers in any mode other than AUTO
mode.■
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not
blocked if there is wash er fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
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Front door opening linked windshield
wiper stop function
When is selected and the windshield
wipers are operating, if a front door is
opened while the vehicle is stopped and the
P shift position is sele cted, operation of the
windshield wipers w ill be stopped to pre-
vent anyone near the vehicle from being
sprayed by water from the wipers. When
the front door is closed, wiper operation will
resume. ■
When stopping hybrid system in an
emergency while driving
If the windshield wipers are operating when
hybrid system is stop ped, the windshield
wipers will operate in high speed operation.
After the vehicle is stopped, operation will
return to normal when the power switch is
turned to ON mode, or operation will stop
when the driver’s door is opened.
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Outside rear view mirror defogger acti-
vation linked to windshield wiper opera-
tion
The outside rear view mirror defoggers
automatically turn on when you operate the
windshield wipers. The outside rear view mirror defoggers
automatically turn off approximately 15
minutes after the wipers stop.
For details about the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers: → P.324
When the windshield wipers are not
being used, they retract to below the
hood. To enable the windshield wipers
to be lifted when parking in cold condi-
tions or when replacing a windshield WARNING■
Caution regarding the use of wind-
shield wipers in AUTO mode
The windshield wipers may operate
unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subj ect to vibration in
AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers
or anything else do not become caught
in the windshield wipers. ■
Caution regarding the use of washer
fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer
fluid until the windshield becomes warm.
The fluid may freeze on the windshield
and cause low visibility. This may lead to
an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE■
When there is no washer fluid spray
from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may
be caused if the lever is pulled toward
you and held continually.
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When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Changing the windshield wiper
rest position/Lifting the wind-
shield wipers

1934-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving wiper insert, change the rest position of
the windshield wipers to the service
position using the wiper lever. ■
Raising the wipers to the service
position
Within approximately 45 seconds of
turning the power switch off, move the
wiper lever to the (U.S.A.) or
(Canada) position and hold it for
approximately 2 se conds or more.The wipers will move to the service posi-
tion.
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Lifting the windshield wipers
While holding the hook portion of
the wiper arm, lift the windshield wiper
from the windshield. ■
Lowering the windshield wipers to the
retracted position
With the windshield wipers placed on the
windshield, turn the power switch to ON
mode and then move the wiper lever to an
operating position. Wh en the wiper switch
is turned off, the windshield wipers will stop
at the retracted position. Even if the wipers
deviate while the power switch is off, the
wipers will return to the normal position.
ANOTICE■
When lifting the windshield wipers ●
Do not lift the wind shield wipers when
they are in the retracted position
below the hood. Otherwise, they may
contact the hood, possibly resulting in
damage to a windshield wiper and/or
the hood.
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Do not lift a windshield wiper by the
wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper
blade may be deformed.
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Do not operate the wiper lever when
the windshield wipe rs are lifted. Oth-
erwise, the windshield wipers may
contact the hood, possibly resulting in
damage to the windshield wipers
and/or hood.

194 4-4. Refueling
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 Close all the doors and windows,
and turn the power switch off.
 Confirm the type of fuel. ■
Fuel types
→ P.470■
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehi-
cle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded
fuel pumps.Opening the fuel tank cap The fuel tank of your vehicle has a
special structure, which requires a
reduction in fuel tank pressure
before refueling. After the opener
switch has been pressed, it will take
several seconds until the vehicle is
ready for refueling.
Before refueling the vehicle
WARNING■
When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while
refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
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After exiting the ve hicle and before
opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge
any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refu-
eling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors
to ignite while refueling. ●
Always hold the grips on the fuel tank
cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard
when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard
before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray
out the filler neck and cause injury. ●
Do not allow anyone that has not dis-
charged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel
tank. ●
Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are
harmful if inhaled. ●
Do not smoke while refueling the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite
and cause a fire. ●
Do not return to the vehicle or touch
any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to
build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard. ■
When refueling
Observe the following precautions to
prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
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Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the
fuel filler neck.
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Stop filling the tank after the fuel noz-
zle automatically clicks off.
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Do not top off the fuel tank.

1954-4. Refueling
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Driving
1 Press the opener switch.The fuel filler door will open within about
10 seconds of the sw itch being pressed.
Before refueling is possible, a message will
be shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument clus ter to indicate the
progress of the fuel filler door opener. 2 Turn the fuel tank cap slowly and
remove it, then put it into the holder
on the fuel filler door.
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If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
→ P.445
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap
until you hear a click. Once the cap is
released, it will turn slightly in the oppo-
site direction.NOTICE■
Refueling●
Finish refueling within 30 minutes. If
more than 30 minutes passes, the
internal valve closes. In this condition,
fuel may overflow during the refueling
process.
Press the fuel filler door opener switch
again.●
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle,
such as causing the emission control
system to operate abnormally or dam-
aging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Closing the fuel tank cap
WARNING
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When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus
fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle.
Doing so may cause a fire or other inci-
dent which may result in death or serious
injury.

196 4-5. Using the driving support systems
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:If equipped
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PCS (Pre-Collision System)(vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System+A)
→ P.209 ■
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
→ P.227 ■
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
→ P.230 ■
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
→ P.188 ■
RSA (Road Sign Assist)
→ P.247 ■
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
→ P.250 The pre-collision system is equipped
with a sophisticated computer that will
record certain data, such as:
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the pre-collision
system functions
• Information (such as the distance
and relative speed between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead or
other objects)
• Images from the camera sensor
(available only in situations when
sudden inputs occur 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 pre-collision system does not Lexus Safety System+A *
The Lexus Safety System+A con-
sists of the following drive assist sys-
tems and contributes to a safe and
comfortable driving experience:
Drive assist systems of Lexus
Safety System+A WARNING■
Lexus Safety System+A
The Lexus Safety System+A is designed
to operate under the assumption that the
driver will drive safely , and is designed to
help reduce the impact to the occupants
and the vehicle in the case of a collision
or assist the driver in normal driving con-
ditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recog-
nition accuracy and control performance
that this system can provide, do not
overly rely on this system. The driver is
always responsible for paying attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving
safely.
Vehicle data recording

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Driving record conversations, sounds or
images of the inside of the vehicle.
 Data usage Lexus may use the data recorded in this
computer 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 of ficial 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
 Recorded images can be erased
using a specialized device. The image recording function can be dis-
abled. However, if the function is disabled,
data from when the pre-collision system
operates will not be available.
Four types of sensors, located behind
the front grille, front bumper, rear
bumper and windshield, detect infor-
mation necessary to operate the drive
assist systems.
 Front Front radar sensor
Front side radar sensors
Camera sensor
 Rear Rear side radar sensors ( →
P.260 )
Sensors A
B
C

198 4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Certification 
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii

1994-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving 
For vehicles sold in Canada
WARNING
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To avoid malfunction of the front
radar sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not
operate properly, possibly leading to an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.

200 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) WARNING●
Keep the radar sensor and front grille
emblem clean at all times.
Radar sensor
Front grille emblem
If the front of the rada r sensor or the front
or back of the front grille emblem is dirty
or covered with water droplets, snow,
etc., clean it.
Clean the radar sensor and front grille
emblem with a soft cloth so you do not
mark or damage them. ●
Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transpar ent stickers), or
other items to the radar sensor, front
grille emblem or surrounding area.●
Do not subject the radar sensor or sur-
rounding area to a strong impact.
If the radar sensor is moved even
slightly off position, the system may
malfunction and objects may not be
detected correctly.
If the radar sensor, front grille, or front
bumper has been subjected to a
strong impact, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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Do not disassemble the radar sensor.
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Do not modify or paint the radar sen-
sor, front grille emblem or surrounding
area.
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If the radar sensor, front grille, or front
bumper needs to be removed and
installed, or replaced, contact your
Lexus dealer. A
B ■
To avoid malfunction of the front side
radar sensors
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not
operate properly, possibly leading to an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury. ●
Keep the radar sensors and their sur-
rounding areas on the front bumper
clean at all times.
If a radar sensor or its surrounding area
on the front bumper is dirty or covered
with snow, the system may not operate
and a warning message ( → P.440) will
be displayed.
If this occurs, clean off the dirt or snow
and drive the vehicle for approximately
10 minutes.
If the warning message does not disap-
pear, have your vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
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Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transparent stickers), alumi-
num tape or other items to the radar
sensors or their surrounding area.