2018 LEXUS LS500H Owners Manual

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Vehicle status information and indicators Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights (U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.427)(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.427)(yellow)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.427)
High coolant temperature
warning light *2
( → P.427)
Charging system warning
light *2
( → P.428)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light *2
( → P.428)
(U.S.A.) Malfunction indicator lamp *1

( → P.428)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp *1

( → P.428)
SRS warning light *1
( → P.428)
Pop Up Hood warning light *1

( → P.429)
(U.S.A.) ABS warning light *1
( → P.429)
(Canada) ABS warning light *1
( → P.429)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light *2
( → P.429) (red)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
( → P.430)(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
( → P.430)
Low fuel level warning light
( → P.430)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
( → P.430)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights *3
( → P.431)
Tire pressure warning light *1

( → P.431)(orange)
LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.431)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.431)(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator *1
( → P.432)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator *1

( → P.432)
(flashes) RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) ( → P.432)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator *1

( → P.433)
(flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light *1
( → P.433)
Slip indicator *1
( → P.433)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.) Parking brake indicator
( → P.434)

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) *1
: These lights come on when the power
switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will go off after the hybrid
system 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 power switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will go off after
the hybrid system 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. The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( → P.434)(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator *1

( → P.434)
Master warning light *4

( → P.434)
WARNING
■
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 hybrid system, this
could mean that these systems are not
available to help pr otect you in an acci-
dent, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs. Indicators Turn signal indicator ( → P.180)
(U.S.A.) Headlight indicator ( → P.185)
(Canada) Tail light indicator ( → P.185)
Headlight high beam indicator
( → P.186)
AHB indicator ( → P.188)
PCS warning light *1, 2
( → P.212,
222)
Cruise control indicator
( → P.257)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( → P.250)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
( → P.250)
(white)LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.234)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.242)
(green) LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.234)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.243)
(orange)
(flashes) LTA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.234)
LKA indicator (if equipped)
( → P.243)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators *1, 3
( → P.260, 273)

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Vehicle status information and indicators  Drive mode indicators 
Except F SPORT models

F SPORT modelsBSM indicator ( → P.260)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator *1, 2
( → P.267)
RCTA OFF indicator *1, 2

( → P.273)
RCD OFF indicator *2

( → P.277)
PKSB OFF indicator *1, 2

( → P.281)(flashes)
Slip indicator *1
( → P.303)
VSC OFF indicator *1, 2

( → P.304)
High mode indicator (if
equipped) ( → P.300)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator *4

( → P.168)
“READY” indicator ( → P.168)
EV drive mode indicator
( → P.172)
(U.S.A.) Parking brake indicator
( → P.181)
(Canada) Parking brake indicator
( → P.181)
Brake hold standby indicator *1

( → P.183)
Brake hold operated indicator *1

( → P.183)
EV indicator ( → P.59)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator *5
( → P.77, 81)
Security indicator *6
( → P.66,
68) (U.S.A.) “AIR BAG ON/OFF” indica-
tor *1, 6
( → P.40)
(Canada) “AIR BAG ON/OFF” indica-
tor *1, 6
( → P.40)
Snow mode indicator ( → P.177)
Normal mode indicator
( → P.298)
Custom mode indicator
( → P.298)
Comfort mode indicator
( → P.298)
Eco drive mode indicator
( → P.298)
Sport S mode indicator
( → P.298)
Sport S+ mode indicator
( → P.298)
Snow mode indicator ( → P.177)
Normal mode indicator
( → P.298)
Custom mode indicator
( → P.298)
Comfort mode indicator
( → P.298)

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) *1
: These lights come on when the power
switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will go off after the hybrid
system 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 comes on when the system is
turned off. *3
: This light illuminates on the outside rear
view mirrors. *4
: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display. *5
: When the outside temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on. *6
: This light illuminates on the center
panel. Eco drive mode indicator
( → P.298)
Sport S mode indicator
( → P.298)
Sport S+ mode indicator
( → P.298)

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Vehicle status information and indicators ■
Locations of gauges and meters
The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.
Engine coolant temperature gaugeDisplays the engine coolant temperature
Odometer and trip meter display ( → P.79)
Outside temperatureDisplays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
Hybrid System IndicatorDisplays hybrid system outp ut or regeneration level ( → P.78)
This display changes to a tachometer depending on the driving mode, and can be set to
show the tachometer in any driving mode on the settings display. ( → P.90, 298)
Speedometer
ClockTime displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. ( → P.353)
Shift position indicator ( → P.176)
Shift range/gear position ( → P.174)
Fuel gaugeDisplays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information displayPresents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( → P.86)Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models)
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs ( → P.437)■
Hybrid System Indicator
Charge areaShows regeneration *
status.
Regenerated energy will be used to charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
Hybrid Eco areaShows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco areaShows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the bar display within Eco area,
more Eco-friendly driv ing can be achieved.
Power areaShows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (durin g full power driving
etc.) *
: When used in this manual, regeneration
refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.
■
Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre-
cisely controlled in order to help improve
fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis-
sions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that
is displayed may differ even when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the
same. ■
Hybrid System Indicator is displayed
when
The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in
the following situations: ●
The shift position is in D or M. ●
The driving mode is other than sport
mode.
However, the Hybrid System Indicator will
not be displayed when the analog and digi-
tal speedometers are both enabled on
of the multi-information display. ( → P.90)■
Outside temperature display ●
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. ■
Liquid crystal display
→ P.87 ■
Customization
The gauges and meters can be customized
on of the multi-information display.
( → P.90)A
B
C
D
WARNING
■
The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.

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Vehicle status information and indicators
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Display items
 Odometer Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
 Trip meter A/trip meter B Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
 Distance until next engine oil
change Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.
■
Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
■
Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will displayed when a warning
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1 Darker
2 Brighter ■
Brightness of the meters (day mode and
night mode)
The brightness of the meters changes
between day mode and night mode.
●
Day mode: When the tail lights are off or WARNING
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the engine and
its components●
Do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.●
The engine may be overheating if the
engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( → P.453)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) when the tail lights are on but the sur-
rounding area is bright●
Night mode: When the tail lights are on
and the surrounding area is dark