2018 LEXUS LS500H lights

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Adult *1
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Child *4
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Child restraint system with infant *5Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification
system Indicator/warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG ON”
SRS warning light Off
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light Off *2
or flashing *3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Front passenger knee airbag
Indicator/warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG OFF” or
“AIR BAG ON” *4
SRS warning light Off
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light Off *2
or flashing *3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated or acti-
vated *4
Front passenger knee airbag
Indicator/warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG OFF” *6
SRS warning light Off
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light Off *2
or flashing *3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Front passenger knee airbag

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For safety and security ■
Unoccupied
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There is a malfunction in the system *1
: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the
front passenger seat, the system may not re cognize him/her as an adult depending on
his/her physique and posture. *2
: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt *3
: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt *4
: For some children, child in se at, child in booster seat or ch ild in convertible seat, the sys-
tem may not recognize him/her as a child. Factors which may affect this can be the phy-
sique or posture. *5
: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on th e front passenger seat. A for-
ward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat
when it is unavoidable. ( → P.45)*6
: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to install the child
restraint system properly. ( → P.46)Indicator/warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light
Off
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Front passenger knee airbag
Indicator/warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light On
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Front passenger knee airbag

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Vehicle status information and indicators Vehicle status information
and indicators .
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
............................................................ 72
Gauges and meters (except F
SPORT models) ........................ 77
Gauges and meters (F SPORT
models) ........................................... 81
Multi-information display.......... 86
Head-up display ........................... 92
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ............................................ 96

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LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanatio n, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated. 
Except F SPORT models

F SPORT modelsWarning lights and indicators The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster

732-1. Instrument cluster
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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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: 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
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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 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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: 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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