2018 LEXUS LS500H warning lights

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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
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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

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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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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.
●
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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Vehicle status information and indicators 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.
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Pop-up display
The 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
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
The display can be switched between
the center and side positions.
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness Changing the main meter loca-
tion

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Vehicle status information and indicators 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 power switch
has been turned off, a suggestion mes-
sage will be displayed asking if you
wish to turn the headlights off.
To turn the headlights off, select “Yes”. If a front door is opened after the power
switch is turned off, this suggestion mes- sage will not be displayed. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.481)
WARNING■
Cautions during setting up the dis-
play
As the hybrid system needs to be operat-
ing during setting up the display, ensure
that the vehicle is parked in a place with
adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases includ-
ing harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may
lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE■
During setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,
ensure that the hybrid system is operat-
ing while setting up the display features.
Suggestion function

148 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(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 power switch is turned to 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
A