2018 LEXUS LS500 display

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Roundabout exit road speed signs may
be detected and displayed (if positioned
in sight of the camera sensor) while trav-
eling on a roundabout.■
Speed limit sign display
If the engine switch wa s last turned off while
a speed limit sign wa s displayed on the
multi-information display, the same sign dis-
plays again when the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.468)
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Meter display
Display
Set speed
IndicatorsDynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range In vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode, the ve hicle automati-
cally accelerates, decelerates and
stops to match the speed changes
of the preceding vehicle even if the
accelerator pedal is not depressed.
In constant speed control mode,
the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range on free-
ways and highways.
 Vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode ( → P.244)
 Constant speed control mode
( → P.248)
System Components
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Driving speedThe system accelerates until the set speed is re ached. The system then returns to constant
speed cruising.
1 Press the cruise control main switch
to activate the cruise control.Radar cruise control indicator will come on
and a message will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Press the switch again to deactivate the
cruise control.
If the cruise control ma in switch is pressed
and held for 1.5 seconds or more, the sys-
tem turns on in constant speed control
mode. ( → P.248)
2 Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (at or above
approximately 30 mph [50 km/h])
and press the “-SET” switch to set
the speed.Cruise control “SET” indicator will come
on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
switch is released becomes the set speed.
If the switch is operated while the vehicle
speed is below approximately 30 mph (50
km/h) and a preceding vehicle is present,
the set speed will be adjusted to approxi- mately 30 mph (50 km/h).
To change the set speed, operate the
“+RES” or “-SET” switch until the
desired set speed is displayed.
1 Increases the speed (Except when the vehicle has been
stopped by system control in vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode)
2 Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Press the switch.
Large adjustment: Press and hold the
switch to change the speed, and
release when the desired speed is
reached.
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode, the set speed will be Setting the vehicle speed (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
Adjusting the set speed

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After the vehicle ahead of you starts
off, press the “+RES” switch.
Your vehicle will also resume follow-up
cruising if the accelerator pedal is
depressed after the vehicle ahead of
you starts off. 1 Pressing the cancel switch cancels
the speed control. The speed control is also canceled when
the brake pedal is depressed.
(When the vehicle has been stopped by
system control, depressing the brake pedal
does not cancel the setting.)
2 Pressing the “+RES” switch
resumes the cruise control and
returns vehicle speed to the set
speed. However, when a vehicle ahead is not
detected, cruise control does not resume
when the vehicle speed is approximately
25 mph (40 km/h) or less.
When your vehicle is too close to a
vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic
deceleration via the cruise control is
not possible, the display will flash and
the buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
An example of this would be if another
driver cuts in front of you while you are
following a vehicle. Depress the brake
pedal to ensure an appropriate vehi-Medium Approximately 130 ft. (40
m)
Short Approximately 100 ft. (30
m)
Resuming follow-up cruising
when the vehicle has been
stopped by system control (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode) Distance
options Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance
Canceling and resuming the
speed control
Approach warning (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)

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Driving 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.)
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VSC is activated.
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TRAC is activated for a period of time.
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When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.247) 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.)
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Motorcycles travelin g in the same lane●
When water or snow thrown up by the
surrounding vehicles hinders the detect-
ing of the sensor
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When your vehicle is pointing upwards
(caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, etc.) ●
Preceding vehicle has an extremely high
ground clearance
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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
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When steering wheel operation or your
position in the lane is unstable
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When the vehicle ahead of you deceler-
ates suddenly
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While the vehicle speed is decreasing to
the set speed after the vehicle acceler-
ates by depressing the accelerator pedal.

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:If equipped
Meter control switchesTurning the Blind Spot Monitor on/off. Outside rear view mirror indicators When a vehicle is dete cted in a blind spot
of the outside rear view mirrors or
approaching rapidly from behind into a
blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside rear
view mirror indicator flashes.
BSM indicator Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor is
enabled ■
Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-
bility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator may be difficult to see. ■
When “BSM Not Available” is shown on
the multi-information display
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the
rear bumper around the sensors. ( → P.252)
The system should return to normal opera-
tion after removing the ice, snow, mud, etc.
from the rear bumper. Additionally, the sen-
sors may not operate normally when driving
in extremely hot or cold environments. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.468)BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) *
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system
that uses rear side radar sensors
installed on the inner side of the
rear bumper on the left and right
side to assist the driver in confirm-
ing safety when changing lanes. WARNING■
Cautions regarding the use of the sys-
tem
The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Always driv e safely, taking care
to observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplemen-
tary function which alerts the driver that a
vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside
rear view mirrors or is approaching rap-
idly from behind into a blind spot. Do not
overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor. As
the function cannot judge if it is safe to
change lanes, over reliance could lead to
an accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
As the system may not function correctly
under certain conditions, the driver’s own
visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
System components
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C

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Use the meter control switches to turn
on/off the function.
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select and
then press .WARNING●
Keep the sensors and the surrounding
areas on the rear bumper clean at all
times.
If a sensor or its su rrounding area on the
rear bumper is dirty or covered with
snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may not
operate and a warning message
( → P.251) will be displayed. In this situa-
tion, clear off the dirt or snow and drive
the vehicle with the operation conditions
of the BSM function ( → P.255) satisfied
for approximately 10 minutes. If the
warning message does not disappear,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
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Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transparen t stickers), alumi-
num tape, etc. to a sensor or its sur-
rounding area on the rear bumper.
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Do not subject a sensor or its sur-
rounding area on the rear bumper to a
strong impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off posi-
tion, the system may malfunction and
vehicles may not be detected correctly.
In the following situations, have your
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is
subject to a strong impact. • If the surrounding area of a sensor is
scratched or dented, or part of them
has become disconnected. ●
Do not disassemble the sensor. ●
Do not modify the sensor or surround-
ing area on the rear bumper. ●
If a sensor or the rear bumper needs to
be removed/installed or replaced,
contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not paint the rear bumper any
color other than an official Lexus color.
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor
on/off

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Adjusting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted on
the multi-information display. The vol-
ume of buzzers for the intuitive parking
assist, RCTA function and RCD func-
tion will be adjusted simultaneously.
Use the meter control switches to
change settings. ( → P.77)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select “PKSA”
and then press .
3 Press or to select and
then press .Each time the switch is pressed, the volume
level will change between 1, 2, and 3. ■
Muting a buzzer
A mute button will be displayed on the
multi-information display when an
object or pedestrian is detected. To
mute the buzzer, press .
The buzzers for the intuitive parking
assist, RCTA function and RCD func-
tion will be muted simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automatically in
the following situations:
 When the shift position is changed.
 When the operating function is tem-
porarily canceled.
 When the operating function is dis-
abled manually.
 When the engine switch is turned
off. *
: If equipped
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Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors ■
Display
When the sensors detect an object,
such as a wall, a graphic is shown on
the multi-information display, head-up
display (if equipped) and Center Dis-
play depending on the position and dis-
tance to the object.
 Multi-information display and Setting the buzzer volume Intuitive parking assist *
The distance from your vehicle to
objects, such as a wall, when paral-
lel parking or maneuvering into a
garage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via the
multi-information display, head-up
display (if equipped), Center Dis-
play and a buzzer. Always check the
surrounding area when using this
system.
System components
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