2018 LEXUS LS500 headlight

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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94-2. 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 systems
Lexus Safety System+A.............. 187
Lexus Safety System+ ................. 194
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System+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 crui se 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
5-1. Remote Touch/Display
Remote Touch............................... 304
Center Display.............................. 306
Rear Multi Operation Panel ... 308
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
Lexus Climate Concierge........... 311
5-3. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 313
Rear air conditioning system... 323
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators
......
............. 326
5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ........................... 330
5-5. Using the storage features
List of storag e features .............. 334
Trunk features ............................... 3395
Interior features

13Pictorial index
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Precautions for winter season .. ................................................................................... P.299
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) *
...................................................P.317
Precautions for car wash ............................................................................................... P.363
Fuel filler door ..........................................................................................................P.185
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .185
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.449
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.386
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ................................................... P.386, 454
Winter tires/tire chains .................................................................................................. P.299
Checking/rotation/tire pressu re warning system..............................................P.386
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .432
Hood .......................................................................................................................... P .375
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.375
Engine compartment cover ......................................................................................... P.378
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .........P.450
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.443
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.428
Headlights/cornering lights ................................................................................ P.175
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.175
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.169
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.175
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control .................................................................................................... P. 294
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.175
Back-up lights
Changing the shift position to R................................................................................... P.163
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.175 *
:If equipped Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.408) E
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LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) Applying/releasing the parking brake............ .......................................................... P.170
Precautions for winter season .. .................................................................................. P.300
Warning buzzer/messages.......................................................................................... P.428
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.169
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.175
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime runn ing lights ............................P.175
AHB (Automatic High Beam)...................................................................................... P.178
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............................................................... P.180
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.180
Adding washer fluid .........................................................................................................P.3 83
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.428
Emergency flasher switch ....................................................................................P.410
Hood lock release lever ....................................................................................... P.375
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch...... ............ .............. .................... ..P.135
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.135
Driving position memory ................................................................................................. P.127
Air conditioning system ........................................................................................P.313
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.313
Rear window defogger.................................................................................................... P.313
Audio system *
Brake hold switch .................................................................................................... P.173
Trunk opener main switch .................................................................................... P.106 *
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”. F
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66 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) *1
: These lights come on when the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will go off after
the engine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system
if the lights do not come on, or go off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer. *2
: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display. *3
: This light illuminates on the center
panel. *4
: F SPORT models: This light comes on
when the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They
will go off after the en gine is on, or after
a few seconds. There may be a malfunc-
tion in a system if the lights do not come
on, or go off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer. The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( → P.425)(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator *1

( → P.425)
Master warning light *4

( → P.425)
WARNING
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If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine, this could
mean that these systems are not available
to help protect you in an accident, which
could result in death or serious injury.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs. Indicators Turn signal indicator ( → P.169)
(U.S.A.) Headlight indicator ( → P.175)
(Canada) Tail light indicator ( → P.175)
Headlight high beam indicator
( → P.176)
AHB indicator ( → P.178)
PCS warning light *1, 2

( → P.203, 213)
Cruise control indicator
( → P.248)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( → P.241)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
( → P.241)
(white)LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.225)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.233)
(green) LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.225)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.234)
(orange)
(flashes) LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.225)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.234)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators *1, 3
(if equipped)
( → P.251, 264)

82 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U)  Eco Driving Indicator Light Select to enable/disable the Eco Driving
Indicator Light.
 Default setting Select to reset the meter display settings to
the default setting. ■
Vehicle functions and settings that
can be changed
→ P.468 ■
Suspension of the settings display●
Some settings cannot be changed while
driving. When changi ng settings, park
the vehicle in a safe place.●
If a warning message is displayed, opera-
tion of the settings display will be sus-
pended.
Displays suggestions to the driver in
the following situations. To select a
response to a displayed suggestion,
use the meter control switches. ■
Suggestion to turn off the head-
lights
If the headlights are left on for a certain
amount of time with the headlight
switch in after the engine switch
has been turned off, a suggestion mes-
sage will be displayed asking if you
wish to turn the headlights off.
To turn the headlight s off, select “Yes”.If a front door is opened after the engine
switch is turned off, this suggestion mes-
sage will not be displayed.
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Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.468)
WARNING■
Cautions during setting up the dis-
play
As the engine needs to be running
during setting up the display, ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with ade-
quate ventilation. In a closed area such as
a garage, exhaust gases including harm-
ful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect
and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
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During setting up the display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that
the engine is running while setting up the
display features.
Suggestion function

136 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
LS500_OM_OM50F54U_(U) The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)
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To prevent sensor error
To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them.Inside rear view mirror The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror
WARNING■
Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror
while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the
vehicle and cause an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury.
Anti-glare function A
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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

1754-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving 4-3.Operating the lights and wipers
Turning the end of the lever turns on
the lights as follows:
U.S.A.
Canada
1 The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate, instrument panel
lights, and daytime running lights
( → P.175) turn on.
2 The headlights and all lights
listed above (except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
3 The headlights, daytime run-
ning lights ( → P.175) and all the lights listed above turn on and off
automatically.
4 (U.S.A.) Off
(Canada) The daytime run-
ning lights turn on. ( → P.175)■
AUTO mode can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode. ■
Daytime running light system ●
The daytime running lights illuminate
using the same lights as the parking lights
and illuminate brighter than the parking
lights. ●
To make your vehicle more visible to
other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automati-
cally when all of the following conditions
are met. (The daytime running lights are
not designed for use at night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the (Can-
ada only), or *
position*
: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain on after
they illuminate, even if the parking brake is
set again. ●
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights
can be turned off by operating the switch. ●
Compared to turning on the headlights,
the daytime running light system offers
greater durability and consumes less
electricity, so it can help improve fuel
economy.
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Headlight control sensorHeadlight switch The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
A
B