2019 Lexus LC500h cruise control

17Pictorial index
Driving position memory switches..................................................................... P.122
Outside rear view mirror switches .................................................................... P.129
Window lock switch ...............................................................................................P.133
Power window switches ........................................................................................P.132
Door lock switches ................................................................................................ P.108
Meter control switches .......................................................................................... P.85
Paddle shift switches .....................................................................................P.159, 165
Telephone switch
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LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch.................................................................... P.196
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................................................. P.208
Cruise control switches
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .........................................P.203
Audio remote control switches
*
Talk switch*
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

762-1. Instrument cluster
after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunc-tion.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
■Operation indicators
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 engine tem>, this could mean that these systems
are not available to he lp 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.167)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.173)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.173)
Headlight high beam indica-
tor ( P.175)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor
*1 (  P.176)
Cruise control indicator*2
(  P.203)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator
*2 (  P.203)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor
*2 (  P.203)
(white)
LKA indicator*2 ( P.196)
(green)
LKA indicator*2 ( P.196)
(orange)
LKA indicator*2, 3 ( P.196)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor ( P.214)
Slip indicator
*1, 3 (  P.232)
VSC OFF indicator
*1
(  P.233)
PCS warning light
*1, 4
(  P.191)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror indi-
cators
*5, 6 (  P.220)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
indicator ( P.220)
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) indicator ( P.220)
Brake hold standby indica-
tor
*1 (  P.171)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*1 (  P.171)
Security indicator
*7 (  P.69,
71)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator
*2
(  P.146, 149)

882-1. Instrument cluster
■Rear wing position (if equipped)
Displays the raised/retracted state of
the active rear wing
■LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) vehicle
sway warning
 P.197
■Display off
A blank screen is displayed
Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.
 Route guidance
 Compass display
Select to enable selection of an audio
source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Select to display the dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed
range/LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
information, when the system is used. Select to display warning messages
and measures to be taken if a malfunc-
tion is detected. (
P.344)
Select to change the meter display set-
tings.
■Language
Select to change the language on the
display.
■Units
Select to change the unit of measure
for fuel consumption.
■Eco Driving Indicator Light
(LC500)
Select to activate/deactivate the Eco
Driving Indicator Light.
■EV indicator (LC500h)
Select to activate/deactivate the EV
indicator.
■Drive information 1/Drive infor-
mation 2
Select to select up to 2 items that will
be displayed on the “Drive Info 1”
screen and “Drive Info 2” screen
respectively. ( P.85)
■Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up dis-
plays, which may appear in some situa-
tions, on/off.
• Route guidance display of the navi- gation system-linked system
• Making call display of the hands- free phone system
Navigation system-linked dis-
play
Audio system-linked display
Driving assist system information
Warning message display
Settings display

912-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
range/gear position, or the operational sta-
tus of the following systems:
• Pre-collision warning (Pre-Collision Sys-tem) ( P.189)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range ( P.203)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ( P.196)
• Intuitive parking assist ( P.214)
Displayed content is the same as that dis-
played on the multi-information display. For
details, refer to the ex planations of each
system.
Vehicle speed display
Information display area ( P.93)
Displays the following items:
• Warning/message
•/ icon ( P.93)
• Audio system operation status
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range status ( P.203)
• Hands-free system status ( P.93)
• Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer ( P.94) (LC500)
• Hybrid System Indicator/motor power display/tachometer ( P.94) (LC500h)
HUD (Head-up display) switch
■Enabling/Disabling the head-up
display
Pressing the switch turns the head-up
display on/off.
■Changing settings of the head-up
display
Select on the multi-information dis-
play ( P.84) to change the following
settings:
 Display brightness/position
Select to adjust the brightness and position
of the head-up display.
Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer
(LC500)
Select to display Eco Driving Indicator,
tachometer or no content.
Hybrid System Indicator/motor
power display/tachometer
(LC500h)
Select to display Hybrid System Indicator,
tachometer or no content.
Motor power display can be displayed
when Hybrid System Indicator is selected
while the driving mode ( 
P.213) is other
than the Eco drive mode.
 Display content
Select to enable/disable the following
items:
• Route guidance to destination
• Driving assist system status
•Compass
• Audio system operation status
Display angle
Using the head-up display
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D
E

932-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Displays the following items in the
appropriate situation:
■Warning/message
Displays the following warning/mes-
sages:
• Master warning message
• Notification message (Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range)
• Other messages
■/ icons
Displays the following multi-informa-
tion display linked icons:
: Master warning icon
Displayed when a warning message is dis-
played on the multi-information display.
( P.344)
: Information icon
Displayed when a suggestion/advice pop-
up display is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.89)
■Hands-free system status
Displayed when the hands-free system
is operated.
■Audio system operation status
Displayed when the audio system is
operated.
■Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer
(LC500)
Displays either of Eco Driving Indica-
tor or the tachometer.
■Hybrid System Indicator/motor
power display/tachometer
(LC500h)
Displays either of Hybrid System Indi-
cator or the tachometer.
Motor power display can be displayed
when Hybrid System Indicator is
selected while the driving mode
( P.213) is other than the Eco drive
mode.
Displays the following items which are
linked to the navigation system:
■Speed limit
Displays the speed limit on the current
road.
■Street name
When the navigation system is per-
forming route guidance, the name of
the next street will be displayed on the
top of the display area.
■Route guidance to destination
Displayed when the navigation system
is performing route guidance. When
approaching an intersection, an arrow
will be displayed to indicate the sug-
NOTICE
●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.
■When changing the settings of the
head-up display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that
the engine is running while changing the
settings of the head-up display.
Information display area
Navigation system-linked dis-
play area

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4
Driving
Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 136
Cargo and luggage ................... 142
Vehicle load limits ...................... 144
Trailer towing ............................... 145
Dinghy towing ............................. 145
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)......................................................... 146
Power (ignition) switch (LC500h) ......................................................... 149
EV drive mode (LC500h)..... 153
Automatic transmission (LC500) ......................................................... 155
Hybrid transmission (LC500h) .......................................................... 161
Turn signal lever.......................... 167
Parking brake .............................. 168
Brake Hold..................................... 171
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 173
Automatic High Beam ............. 176
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 178
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...... 182
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + ............. 184
PCS (Pre-Collision System).. 189
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .. 196Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range...................... 203
Driving mode select switch ... 213
Intuitive parking assist ............... 214
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 220
Active rear wing ........................ 229
Driving assist systems............... 231
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (LC500h)................................. 236
Winter driving tips .................... 238

1564-2. Driving procedures
In addition, if an attempt is made to change
the shift position by moving the shift lever or
by pressing the P position switch in any of
the following situations, the buzzer will
sound and the shifting operation will be dis-
abled or the shift position will automatically
change to N. When this happens, select an
appropriate shift position.
●Situations where the shifting operation
will be disabled:
• When an attempt is made to change the
shift position from P to another position
by moving the shift lever without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P or N to M by moving
the shift lever.
• When the P position switch is pressed
while the vehicle is running.
*1
●Situations where the shift position will
automatically change to N:
• When an attempt is made to select the R position by moving the shift lever when
the vehicle is moving forward.
*2
• When an attempt is made to select the D
position by moving the shift lever when
the vehicle is moving in reverse.
*3
• When the shift position is changed from R to M
●If N is selected while driving at a certain
speed, even if the shift lever is not held in
the N position, the shift position changes
to N. In this situation, the buzzer sounds
and a confirmation message is displayed
on the multi-information display to inform
the driver that the shift position has
changed to N.
*1: Shift position may be changed to P when
driving at extremely low speeds.
*2: Shift position may be changed to R when driving at low speeds.
*3: Shift position may be changed to D when driving at low speeds.
■Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to
inform the driver that the shift position is in
R.
■To protect the automatic transmission
If the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is high, “Transmission Fluid Temp High
See Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on
the multi-information display and the vehi-
cle will go into transmission protection
mode automatically. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not be acti-
vated because dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range will not be
canceled.
●While driving in the D position, down-
shifting to 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 or 4.
●When switching the driving mode to
sport mode while driving in D position.
(  P.213)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
 P.137
■AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatica lly selects the suit-
able gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when
the shift position is in D. (Shifting the shift
position to M cancels the function.)
■If a message about a shift operation is
shown
To prevent the shift position from being
selected incorrectly or the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, the shift position may
be changed automatically or operating the
shift lever may be required. In this case,
change the shift position following the mes-
sages on the multi-information display.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-
volt battery
 P.299
■Customization
Settings (e.g. revers e warning buzzer) can
be changed. (Customizable features:
 P.391)

1624-2. Driving procedures
cator changes from a flashing to a solid
light, and then operate the shift lever
again.
●The shift position can only be changed to
M directly from D.
In addition, if an atte mpt is made to change
the shift position by moving the shift lever or
by pressing the P position switch in any of
the following situations, the buzzer will
sound and the shifting operation will be dis-
abled or the shift position will automatically
change to N. When this happens, select an
appropriate shift position.
●Situations where the shifting operation
will be disabled:
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P to another position
by moving the shift lever without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P or N to M by moving
the shift lever.
• When the P position switch is pressed
while the vehicle is running.
*1
●Situations where the shift position will
automatically change to N:
• When an attempt is made to select the R
position by moving the shift lever when
the vehicle is moving forward.
*2
• When an attempt is made to select the D position by moving the shift lever when
the vehicle is moving in reverse.
*3
• When the shift position is changed from R to M
●If N is selected while driving at a certain
speed, even if the shift lever is not held in
the N position, the shift position changes
to N. In this situation, the buzzer sounds
and a confirmation message is displayed
on the multi-information display to inform
the driver that the shift position has
changed to N.
*1: Shift position may be changed to P when
driving at extremely low speeds.
*2: Shift position may be changed to R when driving at low speeds.
*3: Shift position may be changed to D when driving at low speeds.
■Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to
inform the driver that the shift position is in
R.
■To protect the hybrid transmission
If the transmission flui d temperature is high,
“Transmission Fluid Temp High See
Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on the
multi-information display and the vehicle
will go into transmission protection mode
automatically. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range activated
●When dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range is operating, the system
does not respond to paddle shift switch
operations.
●Even when the drivin g mode is switched
to sport mode with the intent of enabling
engine braking, dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range is not can-
celed and engine braking is not activated.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
 P.137
■AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatica lly selects the suit-
able gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when
the shift position is in D. (Shifting the shift
position to the M position cancels the func-
tion.)
■If a message about a shift operation is
shown
To prevent the shift position from being
selected incorrectly or the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, the shift position may
be changed automatically or operating the
shift lever may be required. In this case,
change the shift position following the mes-
sages on the multi-information display.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-
volt battery
 P.299