2018 LEXUS LS500 ECO mode

78 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) / : 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
 Eco Driving Indicator
 Boost gauge
 Tire pressure ( → P.388)
 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.388)
 Gear positions
 Units  Display off
 Driving support system information *

( → P.81) *
: Can be selected when a driving support
system is enabled. ( → P.221, 231, 241)
Main meter moved to the right
Press or of the meter control
switch and select . Then press
or to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Eco Driving Indicator
 Boost gauge
 G-force
 Gear Position
 Vehicle sway warning
 Tire pressure ( → P.388)
 Display off ■
Drive information 1/Drive infor-
mation 2
Displays drive information such as the
following: Use the displayed values as a reference
only.
 Drive information 1 • Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset)
 Drive information 2 • Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset)
Displayed items (listed below) can be
changed on . ( → P.81)Content of driving information A
B
C

80 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) pressure is exceeded. This 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. ■
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. ■
Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions: ●
The shift position is in any position other
than D.
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A paddle shift swit ch is operated.
●
The driving mode is set to sport mode.
●
The driving mode is set to custom mode
and the powertrain control is set to power
( → P.289)
●
Snow mode is selected.
●
The vehicle speed is approximately 80
mph (130 km/h) or higher.A
B
C
D
E
F

84 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Displays the following items:
• Speedometer
• Shift position/shift range/gear position ( →
P.163 )
Tachometer/Eco Driving Indicator display area ( → P.87)
HUD (Head-up display) switch ■
Head-up display will operate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode. ■
When using the head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark or hard
to see when viewed through sunglasses,
especially polarized su nglasses. Adjust the
brightness of the head-up display or
remove your sunglasses. ■
Street name display
Only street names whic h are included in the
map data will be displayed. ■
Outside temperature display●
When the ambient temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the
low outside temperature indicator will
flash for approximately 10 seconds and
the outside temperature display will turn
off. In this case, the display will be dis-
played again when the outside tempera-
ture becomes approximately 41°F (5°C)
or higher.●
In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change:
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds
(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has
changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of
a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●
When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer. F
G
WARNING■
When using the head-up display ●
Check that the position and brightness
of the head-up display image does not
interfere with safe driving. Incorrect
adjustment of the image’s position or
brightness may obstruct the driver’s
view and lead to an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury. ●
Do not continuously look at the
head-up display while driving as you
may fail to see pedestrians, objects on
the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
NOTICE■
Head-up display projector ●
Do not place any drinks near the
head-up display projector. If the pro-
jector gets wet, electrical malfunctions
may result.
●
Do not place anything on or put stick-
ers onto the head-up display projector.
Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-
play indications.
●
Do not touch the inside of the head-up
display projector or thrust sharp edges
or the like into the projector.
Doing so could cause mechanical mal-
functions.

852-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators ■
Enabling/disabling the head-up dis-
play
Press the HUD switch.
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Changing settings of the head-up
display
The following settings can be changed
on of the multi-information display.
( → P.468)
 Brightness and vertical position of
the head-up display Select to adjust the brightness or vertical
position of the head-up display.
 Tachometer/Eco Driving Indicator Select to display the tachometer, Eco Driv-
ing Indicator or no content.
 Display content Select to enable/dis able the following
items:
• Route guidance to destination/street
name
• Driving support system display *
• Compass (heading-up display)
• Audio system operation status *
: Make sure to enable this display when
using the driving support systems
 Display angle Select to adjust the angle of the head-up
display. ■
Enabling/disabling of the head-up dis-
play
If the head-up display is disabled, it will
remain disabled when the engine switch is
turned off then back to IGNITION ON
mode. ■
Display brightness
The brightness of the head-up display can
be adjusted on of the multi-information
display. Also, it is automatically adjusted
according to the ambient brightness. ■
Head-up display automatic position
adjustment
If the display position is recorded into mem-
ory, the head-up display will be automati-
cally adjusted to th e desired position.
( → P.127) ■
When the battery is disconnected
The customize settings of the head-up dis-
play will be reset.Using the head-up display
WARNING■
Caution for changing settings of the
head-up display
As the engine needs to be running while
changing the settings of the head-up dis-
play, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a
place with adequate ventilation. In a
closed area such as a garage, exhaust
gases including harmful carbon monox-
ide (CO) may collect and enter the vehi-
cle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
NOTICE
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When changing the settings of the
head-up display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that
the engine is running while the changing
the settings of the head-up display.

88 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) menu screen.
If a screen other than “Trip Information”
is displayed, select “Trip Information”.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed since the
engine was started.
Elapsed time since the engine was
started.
Cruising range
Average fuel consumption for the past
15 minutes is divided by color into past
averages and averages attained since
the engine switch was last turned to
IGNITION ON mode. Use the dis-
played average fuel consumption as a
reference. The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
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History
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select on the
menu screen.
If a screen other than “History” is dis-
played, select “History”. Best recorded fuel consumption
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel consump-
tion data
The average fuel consumption history
is divided by color into past averages
and the average fuel consumption
since the last updated. Use the dis-
played average fuel consumption as a
reference. The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
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Updating the history data
Update the latest fuel consumption by
selecting “Clip” to meas ure the current fuel
consumption again.
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Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be deleted
by selecting “Clear”.
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Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
This distance is computed based on your
average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.A
B
C
D
E
F A
B
C
D
E

933-1. Key information
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Before driving ●
To reduce key battery depletion when the
electronic key is to not be used for long
periods of time, set the electronic key to
the battery-saving mode. ( → P.108)●
As the electronic ke y always receives
radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not
used. The following symptoms indicate
that the electronic key battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when nec-
essary. ( → P.403)
• The smart access system with push-but-
ton start or the wireless remote control
does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
•The LED indicator on the key surface
does not turn on.●
To avoid serious deterioration, do not
leave the electronic ke y within 3 ft. (1 m)
of the following electr ical appliances that
produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and
battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless
phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers ■
Replacing the battery
→ P.403■
Confirmation of the number of regis-
tered keys
The number of keys already registered to
the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
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If “A New Key has been Registered
Contact Your Dealer for Details” is
shown on the multi-information display
This message will be displayed each time
the driver’s door is opened when the doors
are unlocked from the outside for approxi-
mately 10 days after a new electronic key
has been registered.
If this message is disp layed but you have not
had a new electronic key registered, ask
your Lexus dealer to check if an unknown
electronic key (other than those in your
possession) has been registered. NOTICE■
To prevent key damage ●
Do not drop the keys, subject them to
strong shocks or bend them. ●
Do not expose the keys to high tem-
peratures for a long period of time. ●
Do not get the keys wet or wash them
in an ultrasonic washer etc. ●
Do not attach metallic or magnetic
materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials. ●
Do not disassemble the keys. ●
Do not attach a sticker or anything else
to the surface of the electronic key. ●
Do not place the keys near objects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,
audio systems and induction cookers,
or medical electrical equipment, such
as low-frequency therapy equipment. ■
Carrying the electronic key on your
person
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm)
or more away from electric appliances
that are turned on. Radio waves emitted
from electric applianc es within 3.9 in. (10
cm) of the electronic key may interfere
with the key, causing the key to not func-
tion properly.
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In case of a smart access system with
push-button start malfunction or
other key-rela ted problems
→ P.436
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When an electronic key is lost
→ P.435
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Handling the card key (if equipped)
●
Do not apply excess force when insert-
ing the mechanical key into the card
key. Doing so may damage the card
key.

94 3-1. Key information
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) The electronic keys are equipped with
the following wireless remote control: Locks the doors ( → P.96)
Unlocks the doors ( → P.96)
Opens the windows *1
and moon
roof *1, 2
or panoramic moon roof *1,
2
( → P.96)
Opens the trunk ( → P.103)
Sounds the alarm *1
: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer. *2
: If equipped
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Theft deterrent panic mode
When is pressed for longer than about one
second, an alarm will sound intermittently
and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.
To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.NOTICE●
If the battery or card key terminals get
wet, the battery may corrode and the
card key may stop working.
If the key is dropped into water, or if
drinking water, etc. is spilled on the key,
immediately remove the battery cover
and wipe the battery and terminals. (To
remove the battery co ver, lightly grasp
and pull it.) If the battery is corroded,
have your Lexus dealer replace the
battery.●
Do not crush the battery cover or use
a screwdriver to remove the battery
cover.
Forcibly removing the battery cover
may bend or damage the key.●
If the battery cover is frequently
removed, the battery cover may
become loose.●
When installing the ba ttery, make sure
to check the direction of the battery.
Installing the battery in the wrong
direction may cause the battery to
deplete rapidly.●
The surface of the card key may be
damaged, or its coating may peel off in
the following situations:
• The card key is carried together with
hard objects, such as coins and keys.
• The card key is scraped with a sharp
object, such as the tip of a mechanical
pencil.
• The surface of the card key is wiped
with thinner or benzene.
Wireless remote control
Using the mechanical key A
B
C
D
E

993-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving When the door is unlocked, the inside lock
button will pop up.
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Locking the front doors from the outside
without a key
1 Push down the inside lock button.
2 Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the engine
switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle. However, the key may not
be detected correctly and the door may be
locked. ■
Door closer (if equipped)
In the event that a door is left slightly open,
the door closer will automatically close it to
the fully closed position. ●
The door closer will operate regardless
of the engine switch mode.●
The door closer will not function if the
door has been clos ed while pulling the
inside or outside door handle.●
The door can be opened by pulling the
inside or outside door handle, even when
the door closer is operating (except
when the lock button is in the lock posi-
tion or the child-protector lock is set).
●
A motor sound may be heard for several
seconds after the door closer closes the
door. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
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Open door warning buzzer
If a door or the trunk is not fully closed, a
buzzer will sound when the vehicle speed
reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).
The open door(s) or trunk is indicated on
the multi-information display. The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is set. WARNING■
Door closer (if equipped)
In the event that a d oor is left slightly
open, the door closer will automatically
close it to the fully closed position. It
takes several second s before the door
easy closer begins to operate.
If the child-protector lock is set, the door
closer will not stop during operation even
if an attempt is made to open the door
from inside the vehicle. Be careful not to
catch fingers or anything else in the door.
Failure to do so may result in serious
injury.
NOTICE■
To prevent door closer malfunction (if
equipped)
Do not frequently repeat opening and
closing of doors, or apply excessive force
to a door while the door closer is operat-
ing.
Rear door child-protector lock