cruise control LEXUS LS500H 2018 Owner's Manual
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258 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) by using the paddle shift switch.●
Vehicle speed is at or above approxi-
mately 30 mph (50 km/h).
However, when a preceding vehicle is
detected, the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range can be set even
if the vehicle speed is below approxi-
mately 30 mph (50 km/h).■
Accelerating after setting the vehicle
speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the
accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes. However, during vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the
vehicle speed may decrease below the set
speed in order to maintain the distance to
the preceding vehicle. ■
When the vehicle stops while follow-up
cruising●
Pressing the “+RES” switch while the
vehicle ahead stops w ill resume follow-up
cruising if the vehicle ahead starts off
within approximately 3 seconds after the
switch is pressed.●
If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 sec-
onds after your vehicle stops, follow-up
cruising will be resumed.■
Automatic cancelation of vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle dist ance control mode is
automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations. ●
Actual vehicle speed falls at or below
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) when
there are no vehicles ahead.●
The preceding vehicle leaves the lane
when your vehicle is following at a vehicle
speed at or below approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h). Otherwise, the sensor cannot
properly detect the vehicle. (“CRUISE
NOT AVAILABLE No Preceding Vehi-
cles” is displayed on the multi-information
display.)
●
VSC is activated.
●
TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●
When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
●
When snow mode is set. ●
The sensor cannot detect correctly
because it is covered in some way. ●
Pre-collision braking is activated. ●
The parking brake is operated. ●
The vehicle is stopped by system control
on a steep incline. ●
The following are detected when the
vehicle has been stopped by system con-
trol:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3
minutes.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
is automatically canceled for any other rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the sys-
tem. Contact your Lexus dealer. ■
Automatic cancelation of constant
speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled in the following situations: ●
Actual vehicle speed is more than
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the set vehicle speed. ●
Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h). ●
VSC is activated. ●
TRAC is activated for a period of time. ●
When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off. ●
Pre-collision braking is activated.
If constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled for any other reason, there
may be a malfunction in the system. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
■
If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
shown on the multi-information display
The radar cruise control system cannot be
used temporarily. Use the system when it
becomes available again.
■
Brake system operation sound
When the brakes are operated in vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance mode, a brake oper-
ating sound may be heard. This is not a
malfunction.
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2594-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 4
Driving ■
Warning messages and buzzers for
dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution while driv-
ing. If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the message
and follow the instructions. ■
When the sensor may not be correctly
detecting the vehicle ahead
In the case of the following and depending
on the conditions, operate the brake pedal
when deceleration of the system is insuffi-
cient or operate the accelerator pedal
when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly
detect these types of vehicles, the approach
warning ( → P.256) may not be activated.●
Vehicles that cut in suddenly●
Vehicles traveling at low speeds●
Vehicles that are not moving in the same
lane●
Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers
with no load on board, etc.)
●
Motorcycles travelin g in the same lane●
When water or snow thrown up by the
surrounding vehicles hinders the detect-
ing of the sensor
●
When your vehicle is pointing upwards
(caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, etc.) ●
Preceding vehicle has an extremely high
ground clearance
■
Conditions under which the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle dist ance control mode
may not function correctly
In the case of the following conditions,
operate the brake pedal (or accelerator
pedal, depending on the situation) as nec-
essary.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly
detect vehicles ahead, the system may not
operate properly. ●
When driving around a curve, on a nar-
row road, or on a bridge, in a tunnel, etc.,
where there are objects on the roadside
●
When steering wheel operation or your
position in the lane is unstable
●
When the vehicle ahead of you deceler-
ates suddenly
●
While the vehicle speed is decreasing to
the set speed after the vehicle acceler-
ates by depressing the accelerator pedal.
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440 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) ■
If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Shift into P to Restart” is dis-
played
The remaining charge for the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is low, because the shift
position has been shifted to N for a long
period of time.
When moving the vehicle, shift the shift
position to P and restart the hybrid system. ■
If “Shift Is in N Release Accelerator
Before Shifting” is displayed
The accelerator pedal has been depressed
when the shift position is in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift position to D or R. ■
If “Depress Brake When Vehicle Is
Stopped Hybrid Syst em May Overheat”
is displayed
The message may be displayed when the
accelerator pedal is depressed to hold the
vehicle while the vehicle is stopped on an
incline, etc. The hybrid system may over-
heat. Release the accelerator pedal and
depress the brake pedal. ■
If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery”
is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic
power off function. Next time when starting
the hybrid system, operate the hybrid sys-
tem for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery. ■
If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
●
The LED headlight system
●
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
●
The automatic headlight leveling system
●
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
■
If “Front Camera Unavailable” or “Front
Camera Unavailable Remove Debris
On Windshield” is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( → P.219, 226, 433) ●
PCS (Pre-Collision system) ●
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped) ●
LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) (if equipped) ●
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ●
RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped) ●
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ■
If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played
Indicates that all maintenance according to
the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule *
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the message has been
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( → P.378)*
: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the main tenance interval
applicable to your vehicle. ■
If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all mainte nance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule *
.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( → P.378) *
: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the main tenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■
If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil an d change it if neces-
sary. After changing th e engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( → P.390)
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512 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) C
Card key .......................................................... 104
Care
Aluminum wheels ...................................... 370
Exterior ........................................................... 370
Interior ............................................................. 373
Seat belts........................................................ 373
Cargo capacity...............................................166
Cargo net ....................................................... 348
Center Display ...............................................316
Chains ............................................................... 310
Child restraint system
Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 49
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 40
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation
method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety
12-volt battery precautions ........ 394, 451
Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions................................................ 337
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................154
Power window lock switch.....................153
Power window precautions ...................152
Rear door child-protectors ....................... 111
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions ................................................................. 414
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Trunk precautions .........................................112
Child-protectors...............................................111
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ...................................... 370 Exterior............................................................370
Interior ............................................................. 373
Radar sensor ........................ 199, 200, 206
Seat belts ........................................................ 373
Clock ................................................. 77, 81, 353
Clock light ...................................................... 340
Coat hooks..................................................... 352
Coin holder .................................................... 345
Condenser .......................................................391
Console box .................................................. 346
Cooling system............................................. 390
Engine overheating...................................453
Hybrid system overheating ..................454
Cornering lights .............................................187
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..........................247, 250
Cup holders ................................................... 345
Current fuel consumption .......................... 88
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features ............................... 481
D
Daytime running light system .................. 185
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors..................... 324
Rear window ................................................ 324
Windshield .................................................... 324
Differential
Front differential oi l............. ...................... 465
Rear differential oil......... .......... ........... ...... 465
Dimension ...................................................... 460
Dinghy towing................................................. 167
Display
Center Display ............................................. 316
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..................................... 250
Energy monitor .............................................. 96
Head-up display............................................ 92
Intuitive parking assist ..............................266
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................. 243
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ................... 234
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5131-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 513Alphabetical Index
Multi-information display .......................... 86
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians) .............................................. 295
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) .........277
RCTA .............................................................. 273
Warning message..................................... 437
Distance until next engine oil change
..................................................................... 79, 84
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 379
Door courtesy lights ................................... 340
Door lock
Doors................................................................ 108
Smart access system with push-button
start ................................................................... 119
Wireless remote control......................... 106
Doors
Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ..............................................................112
Door closer ....................................................... 111
Door glasses ................................................... 151
Door lock........................................................ 108
Open door warning bu zzer .......... 109, 111
Outside rear view mirrors ......................149
Rear door child-protectors ....................... 111
Drive distance .................................................. 88
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 88
Driver’s seat position memory
Driving position memory.........................139
Memory recall function ............................ 142
Power easy access system .....................139
Drive-start control ........................................159
Driving
Break-in tips .................................................. 159
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ..................298
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 307
Procedures .................................................... 158
Winter drive tips.........................................309
Driving information display ........................ 87
Driving position memory............................139
Memory recall function ............................ 142
Power easy access system .....................139 Driving range ................................................... 88
Driving support system information display
............................................................................. 90
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 303
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ............................. 247, 250
Warning message .....................................259
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 303 E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 302
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ..................................................... 88
Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 58
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 303
Warning light .............................................. 430
Electronic key ................................................ 104
Battery-saving function............................ 120
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................445
Replacing the battery .................................413
Electronically Controlled Brake System
(ECB) ............................................................ 302
Electronically modulated air suspension
.......................................................................... 299
Emergency flashers .................................... 420
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................... 427
If a warning light turns on....................... 427
If a warning message is displayed ..... 437
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .... 447
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................445
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................445
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 443
If you have a flat tire .................................. 442
If you lose your keys ................................. 444
If you think something is wrong.......... 426
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............. 457
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
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516 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Identification
Engine ...............................................................461
Vehicle ............................................................460
Ignition switch (power switch) ................ 168
Auto power off function .............................171
Changing the power switch modes ..170
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 420
Immobilizer system ........................................ 66
Indicators ............................................................74
Initialization
Items to initialize .........................................495
Maintenance ................................... 378, 390
Power windows............................................. 151
Tire pressure warning system .............. 401
Inside door handle lights .......................... 340
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 148
Instrument panel light control ........... 79, 85
Interior lights.................................................. 340
Front interior light ......................................340
Rear interior light .......................................340
Intuitive parking assist..................... 265, 266
Function .......................................................... 266
Warning message.....................................268
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack........................... 385
Jam protection function
Moon roof .......................................................154
Power trunk opener and closer ............ 116
Power windows............................................. 151
Rear door sunshade ................................355
K
Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button
start ................................................................... 119
Wireless remote control......................... 106
Keys
Battery-saving function ............................120 Electronic key ............................................... 104
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................445
If you lose your keys ................................. 444
Key number plate ....................................... 104
Keyless entry ........................................ 108, 119
Mechanical key ............................................ 104
Power switch................................................. 168
Replacing the battery .................................413
Warning buzzer ............................................ 119
Wireless remote control ......................... 106
Knee airbags .................................................... 29 L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
Operation ......................................................230
Warning messages...................................238
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA)
Operation ......................................................240
Warning messages................................... 246
Language (multi-information display) ... 90
LATCH anchors ............................................. 53
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system)
.......................................................................... 303
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever ................................ 385
Hood lock release lever ........................ 385
Internal trunk release lever....................... 117
Shift lever ..........................................................174
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180
Wiper lever .................................................... 190
Lexus climate concierge ............................321
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)
.......................................................................... 303
Lexus Enform Safety Connect............... 364
Lexus Safety System+
Automatic High Beam ............................. 188
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..........................247, 250
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................240
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................220
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......................... 247
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5171-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 517Alphabetical Index
Lexus Safety System+A ..............................196
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................... 247, 250
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ......227
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 230
PCS (Pre-Collision System)................209
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......................... 247
License plate lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Light bulbs
Replacing ......................................................... 417
Lights
Automatic High Beam system............. 188
Front interior lights ...................................... 341
Front personal lights................................... 341
Headlight switch ......................................... 185
Interior lights.................................................340
Interior lights list..........................................340
Rear interior lights ....................................... 341
Rear personal lights....................................341
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Trunk lid light................................................... 116
Trunk light......................................................... 116
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180
Vanity lights .................................................. 354
Welcome light illumination control ... 186
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
Operation...................................................... 240
Warning messages .................................. 246
Lock steering column ..................................169
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
Operation...................................................... 230
Warning messages .................................. 238
Luggage mats ............................................... 348
M
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................383
General maintenance ............................. 379
Maintenance data......................................460
Maintenance requirements .................. 378 Malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 428
Master warning light .................................. 434
Menu icons........................................................ 86
Meter
Changing the main meter location......85
Clock............................................................ 77, 81
Hybrid System Indicator ..................78, 83
Indicators........................................................... 74
Instrument panel light control........ 79, 85
Meter control switches .............................. 87
Meters.......................................................... 77, 81
Multi-information display ..........................86
Settings...............................................................90
Units.....................................................................89
Warning lights ............................................. 427
Warning message ..................................... 437
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 329
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 148
Outside rear view mirror defoggers324
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 149
Vanity mirrors ..............................................354
Moon roof
Door lock linked moon roof operation
........................................................................... 154
Jam protection function ........................... 154
Operation ....................................................... 153
Multi-information display ............................ 86
Audio system-linked display ...................90
Drive information 1/Drive information 2
............................................................................ 88
Driving information display ...................... 87
Driving support system information dis-
play....................................................................90
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..................................... 250
Energy monitor .............................................. 97
Gear Position .................................................89
G-force ..............................................................89
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................. 243
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ................... 234
Menu icons ......................................................86
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5191-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 519Alphabetical Index
Preparing and checking before winter
.........................................................................309
Power easy access system ........................139
Power outlets ................................................ 353
Power rear seat ..............................................135
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system).......................................................... 303
Warning light ...............................................430
Power switch .................................................. 168
Auto power off function .............................171
Changing the power switch modes ..170
Power switch (engine switch)
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 420
Power trunk opener and closer ............... 114
Power windows
Door lock linked window operation..152
Jam protection function............................. 151
Operation......................................................... 151
Window lock switch ..................................153
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Function ..............................................209, 220
PCS OFF switch ...............................212, 222
Warning light ............................................... 433
Warning message........................... 219, 226
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range).. 247, 250
Radiator .............................................................391
RCD (Rear camera detection) .............. 265
Warning message..................................... 278
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
Function ...........................................................277
RCTA
Function .......................................................... 273
Warning message..................................... 274
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 265
RCTA function ..............................................274
Rear air conditioning system .................. 333
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ......... 273
Rear door sunshades ..... ............................ 355 Rear Multi Operation Pa nel .................... 318
Rear seat position memory .......................143
Rear seats .........................................................135
Adjustment ..................................................... 135
Head restraints..............................................144
Rear seat position memory.....................143
Relaxation system ....................................... 138
Seat heaters ..................................................336
Seat ventilators ............................................336
Rear side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Rear sunshades ............................................ 356
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 148
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 149
Rear window defogger ............................. 324
Refueling
Capacity .......................................................... 461
Fuel types ........................................................ 461
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................445
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 194
Regenerative braking ................................... 59
Remote Touch ................................................314
Replacing
Electronic key battery ................................413
Fuses...................................................................414
Light bulbs .......................................................417
Tires ................................................................. 405
Resetting the message indicating mainte-
nance is required ...................................... 378
Rev indicator .................................................... 83
Rev peak............................................................. 83
Road Sign Assist ...........................................247
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .............................247
Run-flat tires........................................ 397, 442
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5211-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 521Alphabetical Index
Speedometer .............................................77, 81
Steering lock
Column lock release..................................169
Steering lock system warning message
...........................................................................169
Steering wheel
Adjustment...................................................... 147
Heated steering wheel............................ 336
Meter control switches .............................. 87
Power easy access system .....................139
Steering wheel position memory ........139
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Storage features .......................................... 343
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck................ 457
Suggestion function......................................... 91
Sun visors ........................................................ 354
Sunshade
Roof ....................................................................154
Switches
Activating the Automatic High Beam
.......................................................................... 188
Automatic High Beam system............. 188
Brake Hold switch ..................................... 183
Door lock switches ...................................... 110
Driving mode select switch ..................298
Driving position memory switches .....139
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range switch .........................251
Emergency flashers switch ................... 420
EV drive mode switch .............................. 172
Garage door opener switches ......... 358
Heated steering wheel switch............. 336
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 94
Ignition switch............................................... 168
Instrument panel light control switches
................................................................... 79, 85
Intuitive parking assist switch............... 267
Light switches ............................................... 185
LKA (Lane-Keeping A ssist) switch.. 242
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) switch .... 234 Meter control switches .............................. 87
Moon roof switches................................... 153
“ODO TRIP”switch ............................79, 85
Outside rear view mi rror switches .... 149
Paddle shift switches ....................... 178, 179
Parking brake switch................................... 181
PCS OFF switch .............................. 212, 222
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch
........................................................................... 281
Power door lock switch ............................ 110
Power switch................................................. 168
Power window switches ........................... 151
RCD (Rear camera detection) switch
.......................................................................... 277
RCTA switch ................................................ 273
Rear door sunshade switch ................. 355
Rear seat heater..........................................334
Rear seat position memory switches .143
Rear seat ventilator ...................................334
Rear sunshades switch........................... 356
Rear window and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch ............................ 323
Seat heater switches.................................336
Seat ventilator switches ..........................336
Snow mode switch...................................... 177
“SOS” button................................................364
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
............................................................................147
Tire pressure warning reset switch.... 401
Trunk closer switch ...................................... 115
Trunk opener main switch........................ 118
Trunk opener switch ................................... 114
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.... 251
VSC OFF switch ...................................... 304
Window lock switch.................................. 153
Windshield wiper and washer switch190
Windshield wiper de-icer switch....... 327
T
Tachometer.................................................77, 81
Rev indicator ...................................................83
Rev peak............................................................83