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Driving
After the vehicle ahead of you starts
off, press the “+RES” switch.
Your vehicle will also resume follow-up
cruising if the accelerator pedal is
depressed after the vehicle ahead of
you starts off. 1 Pressing the cancel switch cancels
the speed control. The speed control is also canceled when
the brake pedal is depressed. (When the
vehicle has been stopped by system con-
trol, depressing the brake pedal does not
cancel the setting.)
2 Pressing the “+RES” switch
resumes the cruise control and
returns vehicle speed to the set
speed.
When your vehicle is too close to a
vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic
deceleration via the cruise control is
not possible, the display will flash and
the buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
An example of this would be if another
driver cuts in front of you while you are
following a vehicle. Depress the brake
pedal to ensure an appropriate vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance.Medium Approximately 130 ft. (40
m)
Short Approximately 100 ft. (30
m)
Resuming follow-up cruising
when the vehicle has been
stopped by system control (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode) Distance
options Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance
Canceling and resuming the
speed control
Approach warning (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)

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Warnings may not occur when
In the following instances, warnings
may not occur even when the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance is small.
When the speed of the preceding
vehicle matches or exceeds your
vehicle speed
When the preceding vehicle is trav-
eling at an extremely slow speed
Immediately after the cruise control
speed was set
When depressing the accelerator
pedal
When constant speed control mode is
selected, your vehicle will maintain a
set speed without controlling the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance. Select this
mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode does not function
correctly due to a dirty radar, etc.
1 With the cruise control off, press
and hold the cruise control main
switch for 1.5 seconds or more.Immediately after the switch is pressed, the
radar cruise control in dicator will come on.
Afterwards, it switches to the cruise con- trol indicator.
Switching to constant speed control mode
is only possible when operating the switch
with the cruise control off.
2 Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (at or above
approximately 20 mph [30 km/h])
and press the “-SET” switch to set
the speed. Cruise control “SET” indicator will come
on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
switch is released becomes the set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting: P.241
Canceling and resuming the speed setting:
P.243
■
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range can be set when
●
The shift position is in D.
●
Range 4 or higher of D has been selected
by using the paddle shift switch.
●
The desired set spee d can be set when
the vehicle speed is approximately 20 Selecting constant speed con-
trol mode
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Driving mph (30 km/h) or more.
(However, when the vehicle speed is set
while driving at below approximately 20
mph [30 km/h], the set speed will be set
to approximately 20 mph [30 km/h].)■
Accelerating after setting the vehicle
speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the
accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes. However, during vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the
vehicle speed may decrease below the set
speed in order to maintain the distance to
the preceding vehicle. ■
When the vehicle stops while follow-up
cruising●
Pressing the “+RES” switch while the
vehicle ahead stops w ill resume follow-up
cruising if the vehicle ahead starts off
within approximately 3 seconds after the
switch is pressed.●
If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 sec-
onds after your vehicle stops, follow-up
cruising will be resumed.■
Automatic cancelation of vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle dist ance control mode is
automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations. ●
VSC is activated.●
TRAC is activated for a period of time.●
When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.●
When snow mode is set.●
The sensor cannot detect correctly
because it is covered in some way.
●
Pre-collision braking is activated.
●
The parking brake is operated.
●
The vehicle is stopped by system control
on a steep incline.
●
The following are detected when the
vehicle has been stopped by system con-
trol:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3
minutes. If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
is automatically canceled for any reasons
other than the above, there may be a mal-
function in the system. Contact your Lexus
dealer. ■
Automatic cancelation of constant
speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled in the following situations: ●
Actual vehicle speed is more than
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the set vehicle speed. ●
Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-
mately 20 mph (30 km/h). ●
VSC is activated. ●
TRAC is activated for a period of time. ●
When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off. ●
Pre-collision braking is activated.
If constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled for any reasons other than
the above, there may be a malfunction in the
system. Contact your Lexus dealer. ■
Brake operation
A brake operation sound may be heard and
the brake pedal response may change, but
these are not malfunctions. ■
Warning messages and buzzers for
dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution while driv-
ing. If a warning messa ge is shown on the
multi-information displa y, read the message
and follow the instruc-
tions.( P.196,202,425)
■
When the sensor may not be correctly
detecting the vehicle ahead
In the case of the fo llowing and depending
on the conditions, operate the brake pedal
when deceleration of the system is insuffi-
cient or operate the accelerator pedal
when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly
detect these types of vehicles, the approach
warning ( P.243) may not be activated.

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When trouble arises In some situations, the master warning light and warning buzzer may not oper-
ate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning
message.
If a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning message is
displayed, take corrective actio n according to the warning light. ( P.415)*
: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■
Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehi-
cle specifications. ■
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound. ■
If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check the level
of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a
level surface and check to see if the mes-
sage disappears.
■
If “Engine Stoppe d Steering Power
Low” is displayed
This message is displa yed if the engine is
stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel
firmly and operate it using more force than
usual. ■
If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Bat-
tery” is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic
power off function. Next time when starting
the engine, increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain that level for approxi-
mately 5 minutes to recharge the battery. ■
If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately. ●
The LED headlight system ●
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ●
The automatic headlight leveling system ●
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
■
If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable
See Owner's Manual” is displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system is suspended tem-
porarily or until the problem shown in the
message is re solved. (causes and coping
methods: P.196, 202)
■
If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system cannot be used
temporarily. Use the system when it Comes on Does not sound Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electri-
cal components, their cond ition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
Flashes Does not sound Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has
been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to
perform an operation correctlyWarning buzzer *
Warning

428 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 becomes available again. ■
If “Front Camera Unavailable” or “Front
Camera Unavailable See Owner's
Manual” is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.196, 202, 421)●
PCS (Pre-Collision system)●
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)●
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range●
RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)●
AHB (Automatic High Beam)■
If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played
Indicates that all maintenance according to
the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule *
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the message has been
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P.364)*
: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.■
If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule *
.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.364)*
: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle. ■
If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil an d change it if neces-
sary. After changing th e engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( P.377)■
If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, make sure to reset the message.
( P.377) ■
If “Shift System Malfunction Driving
Unavailable” is displayed
There is a malfunction in the shift control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately. ■
If a message that indicates the need for
the shift lever operation is displayed
To prevent the shift le ver from being oper-
ated incorrectly or the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly, a message that requires shift-
ing the shift position may be displayed on
the multi-information display. In that case,
follow the instruction of the message and
shift the shift position. ■
If a message that indicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■
If a message that indicates the need for
referring to Owner’ s Manual is dis-
played
●
If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display,
follow the instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.440)
•“Battery Low” ( P.435)
• “Transmission Fluid Temp High” ( P.168)
●
If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malf unction. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer

498 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........75, 79
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 250
Buzzer
Hands off steering wheel alert (LTA)
............................................................. 236, 236 C
Card key ............................................................ 96
Care
Aluminum wheels ..................................... 358
Exterior .......................................................... 358
Interior ...............................................................361
Seat belts..........................................................361
Cargo capacity............................................... 162
Cargo net ....................................................... 340
Center Display ............................................. 306
Chains ............................................................... 301
Child restraint system
Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 49
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 40
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation
method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety
Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Battery precautions ....................... 381, 439
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions................................................ 327
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................146
Panoramic moon roof precautions ... 150
Power window lock switch..................... 144
Power window precautions ................... 143
Rear door child-protectors ................... 103 Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions .............................................................. 400
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Trunk precautions....................................... 104
Child-protectors........................................... 103
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ..................................... 358
Exterior........................................................... 358
Interior .............................................................. 361
Radar sensor .......................................192, 198
Seat belts ......................................................... 361
Clock ................................................ 73, 76, 345
Clock light ........................................................331
Coat hooks..................................................... 344
Coin holder .................................................... 337
Condenser ..................................................... 378
Console box .................................................. 338
Consumption screen ...................................... 91
Cooling system..............................................377
Engine overheating.................................. 440
Cornering lights .............................................. 181
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................... 237, 247
Cup holders ................................................... 337
Current fuel consumption .......................... 82
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features .............................. 466
D
Daytime running light system ................... 179
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors.......................314
Rear window ..................................................314
Windshield ......................................................314
Differential
Front differential oi l............. ...................... 450
Rear differential oil. .................... ........... ...... 451
Dimension ...................................................... 446
Dinghy towing.................................................163

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 499Alphabetical Index
Display
Center Display............................................306
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ...................................... 237
Head-up display ........................................... 87
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 257
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)...................... 231
Multi-information display ..........................80
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians) ..............................................286
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 267
RCTA .............................................................. 263
Warning message..................................... 425
Distance until next engine oil
change ......................................................74, 79
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 365
Door courtesy lights .....................................331
Door lock
Doors................................................................ 100
Smart access system with push-button
start ..................................................................... 111
Wireless remote control........................... 98
Doors
Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ........................................................... 104
Door closer ................................................... 103
Door glasses .................................................. 142
Door lock........................................................ 100
Open door warning bu zzer ........ 101, 103
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 140
Rear door child-protectors ................... 103
Drive distance .................................................. 82
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 82
Driver’s seat position memory
Driving position memory........................ 130
Memory recall function ............................133
Power easy access system .................... 130
Drive-start control ....................................... 155
Driving
Break-in tips .................................................. 155
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ..................289 Procedures .................................................... 154
Winter drive tips ........................................ 300
Driving information disp lay ........................ 82
Driving position memory........................... 130
Memory recall function............................ 133
Power easy access system .................... 130
Driving range ................................................... 82
Driving support system information display
............................................................................. 85
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 295
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ............................. 237, 247
Warning message .....................................245
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 295
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 294
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 83, 91
Eco Driving Indicator Light ........................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ..................................................... 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 295
Warning light ................................................ 418
Electronic key .................................................. 96
Battery-saving function.............................. 112
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................433
Replacing the battery .............................. 399
Electronic roof sunshade
Jam protection function ........................... 149
Operation ........................................................147
Electronically Controlled Brake System
(ECB) ............................................................ 294
Electronically modulated air suspension
............................................................................291
Emergency flashers .................................... 406
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds.................... 415
If a warning light turns on........................ 415
If a warning message is displayed .....425
If the battery is discharged ....................435

502 Alphabetical Index
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Initialization
Items to initialize .......................................... 481
Maintenance .................................... 364, 377
Power windows............................................ 142
Tire pressure warning system ............ 388
Inside door handle lights ............................331
Inside rear view mirror ................................139
Instrument panel light control ........... 75, 79
Intercooler...................................................... 378
Intercooler coolant
Capacity ......................................................... 449
Checking ........................................................377
Interior lights....................................................331
Front interior light ........................................331
Rear interior light .........................................331
Intuitive parking assist..................... 255, 257
Function .......................................................... 257
Warning message..................................... 259
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack.............................. 371
Jam protection function
Electronic roof sunshade.........................149
Moon roof .......................................................145
Panoramic moon roof...............................149
Power trunk opener and closer .......... 109
Power windows............................................ 142
Rear door sunshade ................................ 347
K
Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button
start ..................................................................... 111
Wireless remote control........................... 98
Keys
Battery-saving function ..............................112
Electronic key ................................................. 96
Engine switch.................................................164
If the electronic key does not operate
properly....................................................... 433 If you lose your keys ................................. 432
Key number plate .........................................96
Keyless entry .......................................... 100, 111
Mechanical key .............................................. 96
Replacing the battery .............................. 399
Warning buzzer ............................................ 112
Wireless remote control ...........................98
Knee airbags .................................................... 29 L
Lane change assist function .................... 225
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
Operation ...................................................... 225
Warning messages................................... 237
Language (multi-information display) ... 85
LATCH anchors ............................................. 53
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system)
.......................................................................... 295
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever ...................................371
Hood lock release lever ...........................371
Internal trunk release lever..................... 109
Shift lever ..........................................................167
Turn signal lever ...........................................173
Wiper lever .................................................... 184
Lexus climate concierge ............................. 311
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)
.......................................................................... 295
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 58
Lexus Safety System + 2.0
Automatic High Beam ............................. 182
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ...................................... 237
LTA(Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................. 215
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......................... 247
Lexus Safety System + A ............................. 191
Automatic High Beam ............................. 182
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................... 237, 247
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)...... 222
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................... 225