2019 LEXUS LS500 instrument cluster

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ...................................... 6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ........................................ 29
Pop Up Hood ................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system ................................. 40
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 44
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children........................ 45
Child restraint systems ................. 45
1-3. Lexus Enform
Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 58
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ......... 63
Alarm.................................................... 65
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Warning lights and indicators .... 68
Gauges and meters (except F
SPORT models) ........................... 73
Gauges and meters (F SPORT
models) ............................................. 76
Multi-information display............. 80
Head-up display .............................. 87
Fuel consumption information ..... 91 3-1. Key information
Keys ....................................................... 96
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 100
Trunk .................................................. 104
Smart access system with push-but-
ton start ............................................. 111
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.......................................... 119
Power rear seat .............................. 126
Driving position memory ........... 130
Rear seat position memory........ 134
Head restraints .............................. 135
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 138
Inside rear view mirror ............... 139
Outside rear view mirrors......... 140
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows .............................. 142
Moon roof ........................................ 145
Panoramic moon roof .................. 147
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle........................ 154
Cargo and luggage...................... 160
Vehicle load limits.......................... 162
Trailer towing.................................. 163
Dinghy towing ................................ 1631
For safety and security
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Vehicle status information and
indicators 3
Before driving
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Driving

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Vehicle status information and indicators Vehicle status information
and indicators .
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
........................................................... 68
Gauges and meters (except F
SPORT models) ........................ 73
Gauges and meters (F SPORT
models) .......................................... 76
Multi-information display.......... 80
Head-up display ........................... 87
Fuel consumption information
............................................................ 91

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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.415)(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light *1

(  P.415)(yellow)
Brake system warning light *1

(  P.415)
High coolant temperature
warning light *2
(  P.415)
Charging system warning
light *2
(  P.416)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light *2
(  P.416)(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp *1

(  P.416)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp *1

(  P.416)
SRS warning light *1
(  P.416)
Pop Up Hood warning light *1

(  P.417)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light *1
(  P.417)
(Canada)
ABS warning light *1
(  P.417)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light *2
(  P.417) (red)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
(  P.418)(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
(  P.418)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.418)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(  P.418)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights *3
(  P.419)
Tire pressure warning light *1

(  P.419)(orange)
LTA indicator (  P.419)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator *1
(if equipped) (  P.420)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator *1
(if
equipped) (  P.420)
(flashes)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) (  P.420)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator *1
(if
equipped) (  P.421)
(flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light *1
(  P.421)
Slip indicator *1
(  P.421)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.) Parking brake indicator
(  P.422)

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: These lights come on when the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not come on, or
turn 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 engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if the lights do
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle 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.422)(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator *1

(  P.422)
Master warning light *4

(  P.422)
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, this could
mean that these systems are not available
to help 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.173)(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator (  P.179)(Canada)
Tail light indicator (  P.179)
Headlight high beam indicator
(  P.180)
AHB indicator (  P.182)
PCS warning light *1, 2

(  P.207, 217)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.244)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator (  P.237)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
(  P.237)
(white)
LTA indicator (  P.231)
(green)
LTA indicator (  P.231)
(orange)
(flashes)
LTA indicator (  P.231)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators *1, 3
(if equipped)
(  P.250, 263)
BSM indicator (if equipped)
(  P.250)

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Vehicle status information and indicators  Drive mode indicators 
Except F SPORT models

F SPORT modelsIntuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator *1, 2
(if equipped)
(  P.258)
RCTA OFF indicator *1, 2
(if
equipped) (  P.263)
RCD OFF indicator *2
(if
equipped) (  P.267)
PKSB OFF indicator *1, 2
(if
equipped) (  P.271)(flashes)
Slip indicator *1
(  P.296)
VSC OFF indicator *1, 2

(  P.296)
High mode indicator (if
equipped) (  P.292)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator *4

(  P.164)(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.174)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.174)
Brake hold standby indicator *1

(  P.177)
Brake hold operated indicator *1

(  P.177)
Eco Driving Indicator Light *1

(  P.83)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator *5
(  P.73, 76)
Security indicator *6
(  P.63,
65) (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.171)
Normal mode indicator
(  P.289)
Custom mode indicator (if
equipped) (  P.289)
Comfort mode indicator (if
equipped) (  P.289)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.289)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) (  P.289)
Sport S mode indicator (if
equipped) (  P.289)
Sport S+ mode indicator (if
equipped) (  P.289)
Snow mode indicator (  P.171)
Normal mode indicator
(  P.289)
Custom mode indicator
(  P.289)

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: These lights come on when the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not come on, or
turn 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. Comfort mode indicator
(  P.289)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.289)
Sport S mode indicator
(  P.289)
Sport S+ mode indicator
(  P.289)

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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.74)
Outside temperatureDisplays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
TachometerDisplays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
When sport mode is se lected for the driving mode, the periphery of the tachometer will
change color and the scale of the tachometer will be emphasized.
Speedometer
ClockTime displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. (  P.345)
Shift position indicator (  P.169)
Shift range/gear position (  P.167)
Fuel gaugeDisplays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information displayPresents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (  P.80)Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models)
Meter display
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