2018 LEXUS LS500H warning

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Display (except F SPORT models)
By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information display, a variety of
driving-related information can be dis-
played. The multi-information display
can also be used to change display set-
tings and other vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.
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Display (F SPORT models) 
Main meter in center position
The multi-information display presents
the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related information.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations. 
Main meter moved to the right
By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information display, a variety of
driving-related information can be dis-
played. The multi-information display
can also be used to change display set-
tings and other vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.
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Menu icons
The menu icons will be displayed by
pressing or of the meter con-
trol switch. F SPORT models: The menu icons can be
displayed when the main meter is moved to
the right.Multi-information display
Display and menu icons
Driving information display
( → P.87)
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped) ( → P.89)

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Vehicle status information and indicators ■
Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the
display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.
The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches. / : Select menu icons
/ : Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the screen and
move the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Move the main meter *
and return
to the previous screen *
:F SPORT models
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Display items (except F SPORT
models)
Press or of the meter control
switch and select . Then press
or to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Energy monitor ( → P.97)
 Tire pressure ( → P.397)
 Vehicle sway warning
 Display off ■
Display items (F SPORT models) 
Main meter in center position
Press or of the meter control
switch to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Tire pressure ( → P.397)
 Gear positions
 Units
 Display offAudio system-linked display
( → P.90)
Driving support system infor-
mation display ( → P.90)
Warning message display
( → P.437)
Settings display ( → P.90)
WARNING■
Caution for use while driving●
When operating the multi-information
display while driving, pay extra atten-
tion to the safety of the area around the
vehicle.●
Do not look continuously at the
multi-information di splay while driving
as you may fail to see pedestrians,
objects on the road, etc. ahead of the
vehicle.■
The information display at low tem-
peratures
→ P.78, 84
Changing the meter display Content of driving information A
B
C

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( → P.90) *
: Can be selected when a driving support
system is enabled. ( → P.230, 240, 250)
Main meter moved to the right
Press or of the meter control
switch and select . Then press
or to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Energy monitor ( → P.97)
 G-force
 Gear Position
 Vehicle sway warning
 Tire pressure ( → P.397)
 Display off ■
Drive information 1/Drive infor-
mation 2
Displays drive information such as the
following: Use the displayed values as a reference
only.
 Drive information 1 • Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset)
 Drive information 2 • Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset)
Displayed items (listed below) can be
changed on . ( → P.90)
 Current fuel consumption Bar type: Displays instantaneous current
fuel consumption  Average fuel economy After reset: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since the display was reset *1
After start: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since hybrid system start
After refuel: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since refuel
 Average vehicle speed After reset: Displays average vehicle
speed since the display was reset *1
After start: Displays average vehicle speed
since hybrid system start
 Elapsed time After reset: Displays elapsed time since the
display was reset *1
After start: Displays elapsed time since
hybrid system start
 Distance Driving range: Displays driving range with
remaining fuel *2, 3
After start: Displays the distance driven
since hybrid system start
 Other Blank: No item *1
: To reset, display the desired item and
press and hold of the meter control
switch. *2
: This distance is computed based on
your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed. *3
: When only a small amount of fuel is
added to the tank, the display may not
be updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch
off. If the vehicle is refueled without
turning the power switch off, the display

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Vehicle status information and indicators may not be updated.■
G-force (F SPORT models)
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle. Also displays, around the periph-
ery of the G-force display, the left and
right steering amount, accelerator
pedal input, and brake fluid pressure.
Acceleration G-force on the vehi-
cle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Record of the maximum G-forces
Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Steering amountThis display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on factors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.
 Resetting the record of maximum
G-forces Press and hold of the meter control
switch to reset the record.
 Peak hold function If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are
generated, the G-forc e value display will turn amber and be held for 2 seconds. ■
Gear Position (F SPORT models)
Displays the current shift range or gear
position when the shift position is in D
or M. ■
Units (F SPORT models)
The units of measure used can be
changed while driving. Unlike the units sett ing performed on the
settings display, th e units setting per-
formed on the drive information display
can be changed while driving.■
Vehicle sway warning
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a
lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver’s attention level,
and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more
the driver may need to rest. ■
Vehicle sway warning
This display is enable d when the operating
conditions of the vehicle sway warning of
the LTA ( → P.236) or LKA ( → P.244) are
met.
Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.
 Route guidance to destination
 Compass display (heading-up dis-
play) ■
Route guidance to destination display
When the route guidance to destination
display is enabled on th e head-up display, it A
B
C
D
E
F
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)

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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

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Vehicle status information and indicators Displays the following items:
• Speedometer
• Shift position/shift range/gear position ( →
P.174 )
Hybrid System Indicator/tachometer display area ( → P.96)
HUD (Head-up display) switch ■
Head-up display will operate when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
When using the head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark or hard
to see when viewed through sunglasses,
especially polarized su nglasses. Adjust the
brightness of the head-up display or
remove your sunglasses. ■
Street name display
Only street names whic h are included in the
map data will be displayed. ■
Outside temperature display●
When the ambient temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the
low outside temperature indicator will
flash for approximately 10 seconds and
the outside temperature display will turn
off. In this case, the display will be dis-
played again when the outside tempera-
ture becomes approximately 41°F (5°C)
or higher.●
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.)
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When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer. F
G
WARNING■
When using the head-up display ●
Check that the position and brightness
of the head-up display image does not
interfere with safe driving. Incorrect
adjustment of the image’s position or
brightness may obstruct the driver’s
view and lead to an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury. ●
Do not continuously look at the
head-up display while driving as you
may fail to see pedestrians, objects on
the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
NOTICE■
Head-up display projector ●
Do not place any drinks near the
head-up display projector. If the pro-
jector gets wet, electrical malfunctions
may result.
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Do not place anything on or put stick-
ers onto the head-up display projector.
Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-
play indications.
●
Do not touch the inside of the head-up
display projector or thrust sharp edges
or the like into the projector.
Doing so could cause mechanical mal-
functions.

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Enabling/disabling the head-up dis-
play
Press the HUD switch.
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Changing settings of the head-up
display
The following settings can be changed
on of the multi-information display.
( → P.481)
 Brightness and vertical position of
the head-up display Select to adjust the brightness or vertical
position of the head-up display.
 Hybrid System Indicator/tachome-
ter Select to display the Hybrid System Indica-
tor, tachometer or no content.
 Display content Select to enable/dis able the following
items:
• Route guidance to destination/street
name
• Driving support system display *
• Compass (heading-up display)
• Audio system operation status *
: Make sure to enable this display when
using the driving support systems  Display angle Select to adjust the angle of the head-up
display. ■
Enabling/disabling of the head-up dis-
play
If the head-up display is disabled, it will
remain disabled when the power switch is
turned off then back to ON mode. ■
Display brightness
The brightness of the head-up display can
be adjusted on of the multi-information
display. Also, it is automatically adjusted
according to the ambient brightness. ■
Head-up display automatic position
adjustment
If the display position is recorded into mem-
ory, the head-up display will be automati-
cally adjusted to th e desired position.
( → P.139) ■
When the 12-volt battery is discon-
nected
The customize settings of the head-up dis-
play will be reset.Using the head-up display
WARNING■
Caution for changing settings of the
head-up display
As the hybrid system needs to be operat-
ing while changing th e settings of the
head-up display, ensure that the vehicle
is parked in a place with adequate venti-
lation. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases including harmful carbon
monoxide (CO) may collect and enter
the vehicle. This may lead to death or a
serious health hazard.
NOTICE
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When changing the settings of the
head-up display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,
ensure that the hybrid system is operat-
ing while the changing the settings of the
head-up display.

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Vehicle status information and indicators Displays the operational status of the
following systems:
 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if
equipped) ( → P.230)
 LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if
equipped) ( → P.240)
 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ( → P.250)Details of content displayed on the
head-up display may differ from that dis-
played on the multi-information display. For
details, refer to the explanation of each sys-
tem.
Pop-up displays for the following sys-
tems will be displayed when necessary. ■
Driving support systems
Displays a warning/suggestion/advice
message or the operating state of a rel-
evant system.
 PCS (Pre-Collision System)
( → P.209, 220)
 FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) (if
equipped) ( → P.227)
 Intuitive parking assist ( → P.266)
 Parking Support Brake function (for
static objects) ( → P.286)
 Brake Override System ( → P.159)
 Drive-Start Control ( → P.159)Details of content displayed on the
head-up display may differ from that dis-
played on the multi-information display. For details, refer to the explanation of each sys-
tem. ■
/ icons
These icons are linked to the
multi-information display
: Master warning icon Displayed when a warn ing message is dis-
played on the multi-information display.
( → P.437)
: Information icon Displayed when a suggestion pop-up dis-
play ( → P.91) or advice pop-up display is
displayed on the multi-information display. ■
Warning message
Some warning messages are displayed
when necessary, according to certain
conditions. Details of content displayed on the
head-up display may differ from that dis-
played on the multi-information display. ■
Audio system operation status
Displayed when an audio remote con-
trol switch on the steering wheel is
operated. ■
Hands-free system status
Displayed when the hands-free system
is operated. ■
When a pop-up display is displayed
When a pop-up display is displayed, a cur-
rent display may no long er be displayed. In
this case, the display will return after the
pop-up display disappears.Driving support system display
area
Pop-up display