2018 LEXUS LS500 light

1393-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving 3-5.Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
The power windows can be opened
and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the win-
dows as follows:
1 Closing
2 One-touch closing *
3 Opening
4 One-touch opening **
: To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the op posite direction.
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The power windows can be operated
when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
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When the driver’s power window switch
is used to open a rear power window
(vehicles with rear door sunshades)
If a rear door sunshade is extended or being
extended when the driver’s power window
switch is pushed, only the rear door sun-
shade will be retracted. To open the rear
power window from the driver’s seat, push
the driver’s power window switch again.
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Operating the power windows after
turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for
approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or turned off. They cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is
opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the
window and the window frame while the
window is closing, window movement is
stopped and the window is opened slightly. ■
Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the
door and window while the window is open-
ing, window movement is stopped. ■
When the side window cannot be
opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch
protection function operates unusually and
the side window cannot be opened or
closed, perform the following operations
with the power window switch of that door.●
Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch
in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 sec-
onds of the jam protection function or
catch protection function activating, con-
tinuously operate the power window
switch in the one-touch closing direction
or one-touch opening direction so that
the side window can be opened and
closed. ●
If the side window cannot be opened and
closed even when performing the above
operations, perform the following proce-
dure for function initialization.
1 Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
2 Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction and
completely close the side window.
3 Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume pulling the switch in
the one-touch closing direction, and
hold it there for approximately 6 sec-
onds or more.
4 Press and hold the power window
switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the side window is com-
pletely opened, continue holding the
switch for an additional 1 second or
more.Power windows
Opening and closing the power
windows

142 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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:If equipped
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Opening and closing
1 Opens the moon roof *
The moon roof tilts up and then fully opens.
2 Closes the moon roof **
: Lightly press either side of the moon roof
switch to stop the moon roof partway.■
Tilting up and down
1 Tilts the moon roof up *
2 Tilts the moon roof down *
*
: Lightly press either side of the moon roof
switch to stop the moon roof partway. ■
The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode. ■
Operating the moon roof after turning
the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approx-
imately 45 seconds after the engine switch
is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. It cannot, howeve r, be operated once
either front door is opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object is dete cted between the moon
roof and the frame while the moon roof is
closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and
the moon roof opens slightly. ■
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed
manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is
opened. ■
Door lock linked moon roof operation ●
The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key. *

( → P.437)●
The moon roof can be opened using the
wireless remote control. *
( → P.96)*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
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When the moon roof does not close nor-
mally
Perform the following procedure:
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold th e “CLOSE” switch. *
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause
for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will
close again and stop at the completely
closed position.
3 Check to make sure that the moon roof
is completely closed and then release
the switch. *
: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the moon roof does not fully close even Moon roof *
Use the overhead switches to open
and close the moon roof and tilt it
up and down.
Operating the moon roof

144 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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: If equipped
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Opening and closing the elec-
tronic front roof sunshade
1 Opens the electronic front roof
sunshade *
2 Closes the electronic front roof
sunshade *
If the panoramic moon roof is not fully
closed, it will close fully before the elec-
tronic front roof sunshade closes. *
: Lightly press either side of the front roof
sunshade switch to stop the electronic
front roof sunshade partway.
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Opening and closing the elec-
tronic rear roof sunshade 
Rear roof sunshade switch
Press the rear roof sunshade switch. Lightly press the switch while the elec-
tronic rear roof sunshade is opening/clos-
ing will stop the operation.WARNING■
Jam protection function●
Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activate the jam protec-
tion function.●
The jam protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof is fully closed.
Also, the jam protection function is not
designed to operat e while the moon
roof switch is being pressed. Take care
so that your fingers, etc. do not get
caught. Panoramic moon roof *
Use the overhead switches to oper-
ate the panoramic moon roof and
electronic roof sunshade.
Operating the panoramic moon
roof

1453-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving Press the switch ag ain will operate the
electronic rear roof sunshade in the oppo-
site direction.
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Rear Multi Operation Panel
1 Display the Home screen
( → P.308) and then touch
“Shade/Lamp”.
2 Touch the button for the desired
operation.
Closes the electronic rear roof sun-
shade
Opens the electronic rear roof sun-
shadeIf a button is touched while the electronic
rear roof sunshade is opening/closing, the
opening/closing operation will stop.
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Tilting the panoramic moon roof up
and down
Press the tilt switch. When the panoramic moon roof is tilted
up, the electronic front roof sunshade will
open. The panoramic moon roof can be tilted
down only when it is in the tilt-up position.
Lightly press the switch while the pan-
oramic moon roof is operating will stop the
operation.
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Opening and closing the pan-
oramic moon roof
1 Opens the panoramic moon roof *
When the panoramic moon roof is opened,
the electronic front roof sunshade will
open.
The panoramic moon roof can be opened
from the tilt-up position.
2 Closes the panoramic moon roof **
: Lightly press either side of the pan-
oramic moon roof switch to stop the
panoramic moon roof partway.
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The panoramic moon roof can be oper-
ated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.A
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146 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operating the panoramic moon roof
after turning the engine off
The panoramic moon roof and electronic
roof sunshade can be operated for approxi-
mately 45 seconds afte r the engine switch
is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. It cannot, however, be operated once
the driver’s door is opened. ■
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the pan-
oramic moon roof and the frame in the fol-
lowing situations, travel is stopped and the
panoramic moon roof opens slightly: ●
The panoramic moon roof is closing or
tilting down.●
The electronic roof sunshade is closing.■
Door lock linked panoramic moon roof
operation●
The panoramic moon roof can be
opened and closed using the mechanical
key. *
( → P.437)●
The panoramic moon roof can be
opened using the wireless remote con-
trol. *
( → P.96)*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.■
When the panoramic moon roof or elec-
tronic front roof sunshade does not
close normally
Perform the following procedure:
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
3 Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch or
the front roof sunshade close switch.
Continue pressing the switch for
approximately 10 seconds after the
panoramic moon roof or electronic
front roof sunshade closes and reopens.
The panoramic moon roof and elec-
tronic front roof sunshade will start to
close. *
4 Check that the panoramic moon roof
and electronic front roof sunshade are
fully closed and release the switch. *
: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure will have to be per- formed again from the beginning.
If the panoramic moon roof or electronic
front roof sunshade does not fully close
even after performing the above procedure
correctly, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer. ■
When the electronic rear roof sunshade
does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
3 Press and hold the rear roof sunshade
switch. Continue pressing the switch for
approximately 10 seconds after the
electronic rear roof sunshade closes
and reopens. The elec tronic rear roof
sunshade will start to close. *
4 Check that the electronic rear roof sun-
shade are fully closed and release the
switch. *
: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the panoramic moon roof or electronic
front roof sunshade does not fully close
even after performing the above procedure
correctly, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer. ■
If the panoramic moon roof or elec-
tronic front roof sunshade does not
move normally
If the panoramic moon roof or electronic
front roof sunshade does not open or close
normally or the automatic opening function
does not operate, perform the following ini-
tialization procedure.
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
3 Fully close the panoramic moon roof
and electronic front roof sunshade.
4 Press and hold th e “CLOSE” switch. *
The electronic front roof sunshade will open
after approximately 10 seconds. Then the
panoramic moon roof will open, close, tilt
up and tilt down. After that, the electronic
front roof sunshade will fully close and stop.

148 3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) WARNING■
Opening and closing the panoramic
moon roof●
The driver is responsible for pan-
oramic moon roof opening and closing
operations. In order to prevent acci-
dental operation, especially by a child,
do not let a child operate the pan-
oramic moon roof. It is possible for
children and other passengers to have
body parts caught in the panoramic
moon roof.●
Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when the panoramic moon roof is
being operated.
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When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the panoramic moon roof, operate the
panoramic moon roof after checking
to make sure that there is no possibility
of any passenger having any of their
body parts caught in the panoramic
moon roof. Also, do not let a child
operate panoramic moon roof by the
wireless remote control or mechanical
key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the pan-
oramic moon roof. ●
When exiting the vehicle, turn the
engine switch off, carry the key and
exit the vehicle along with the child.
There may be accidental operation,
due to mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident. ■
Jam protection function ●
Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activa te the jam protec-
tion function. ●
The jam protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the panoramic moon roof or
electronic roof sunshade is fully
closed. Also, the jam protection func-
tion is not designed to operate while
the switch is being pressed. Take care
so that your fingers, etc. do not get
caught. ■
To prevent burns or injuries
Do not touch the area between the
underside of the panoramic moon roof
and the electronic sunshade. Your hand
may get caught and you could injure
yourself. Also, if the vehicle is left in direct
sunlight for a long time, the underside of
the panoramic moon roof could become
very hot and could cause burns.
NOTICE
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To prevent damage to the panoramic
moon roof ●
Before opening the panoramic moon
roof, make sure that there are no for-
eign objects, such as stones or ice,
around the opening.
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Do not hit the surface or edge of the
panoramic moon roof with hard
objects.
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After the vehicle has been washed or
rained on
Before opening the panoramic moon
roof, wipe any water off the panoramic
moon roof. Otherwise, water may enter
the cabin when the panoramic moon roof
is opened.

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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) 4 4
Driving Driving .
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ..................... 150
Cargo and luggage ................... 156
Vehicle load limits ...................... 158
Trailer towing ............................... 159
Dinghy towing ............................. 159
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ........... 160
Automatic transmission........... 163
Turn signal lever.......................... 169
Parking brake .............................. 170
Brake Hold.................................... 173
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 175
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
......................................................... 178
Windshield wipers and washer
......................................................... 180
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap...... 185
4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Lexus Safety System+A........... 187
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 194
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety Sys-
tem+A) ....................................... 200
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System+)
......................................................... 210 FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
........................................................ 218
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...... 221
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
........................................................ 231
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......... 238
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range........................ 241
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 251
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
....................................................... 256
Intuitive parking assist ............. 257
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)
function....................................... 264
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
function....................................... 268
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
......................................................... 271
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) ......................... 277
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 282
Parking Support Brake function
(rear pedestrians) .................. 286
Driving mode select switch .. 289
Electronically modulated air sus-
pension ........................................ 291
Driving assist systems.............. 294
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .................... 299

152 4-1. Before driving
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) WARNING■
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.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving
posture even when moving the vehicle
only slightly. This allows you to depress
the brake and accelerator pedals
properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your
right foot. Depressing the brake pedal
using your left foot may delay
response in an emergency, resulting in
an accident.●
Do not drive the vehicle over or stop
the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases
can be extremely hot. These hot parts
may cause a fire if there is any flamma-
ble material nearby.
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Vehicles without Lexus Safety Sys-
tem+A: During normal driving, do not
turn off the engine. Turning the engine
off while driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be
lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should putt
over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emer-
gency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way:
→ P.410 ●
Vehicles with Lexus Safety System+A:
During normal driving, do not turn off
the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, however,
power assist to the st eering will be lost.
This will make it more difficult to steer
smoothly, so you should pull over and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if
it becomes impossible to stop the vehi-
cle in the normal way: → P.410●
Use engine braking (downshift) to
maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may
cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( → P.163)●
Do not adjust the positions of the
steering wheel, the seat, or the inside
or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle
control. ●
Always check that all passengers’
arms, heads or other parts of their
body are not outside the vehicle. ●
Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140
km/h) unless your vehicle has
high-speed capability tires. Driving
over 85 mph (140 km /h) may result in
tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your
vehicle are high-speed capability tires
or not before driving at such speeds.
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When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
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Sudden braking, acceleration and
steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehi-
cle.
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Sudden acceleration, engine braking
due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.