2019 LEXUS LS500 display

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Engine coolant temperature gaugeDisplays the engine coolant temperature
Multi-information displayPresents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (  P.80)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (  P.425)■
Rev indicator
When the engine speed reaches a set
speed or the red zone, a ring-shaped
indicator ( ) will be displayed on the
tachometer. The indicators will be displayed in amber
when the engine speed reaches a set
speed, and in red when the engine speed
reaches the red zone.
The engine speed at which the rev indica-
tor will begin to be displayed can be set on
of the multi-information display.
(  P.85)
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Rev peak
When the engine speed reaches or
exceeds 5000 rpm, an afterimage of
the tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second. ■
Outside temperature display ●
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.) ●
When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer. ■
Liquid crystal display
 P.81 ■
Customization
The gauges and meters can be customized
on of the multi-information display.
(  P.85)I
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WARNING
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The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.

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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
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.
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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.440)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 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. ■
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-informatio n 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.Changing the main meter loca-
tion Multi-information display
Display and menu icons

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Vehicle status information and indicators 
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. ■
Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light sp ots may appear on the
display. This phenomen on is characteristic
of liquid crystal disp lays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.
The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.
Driving information display
(  P.82)
Navigation syst em-linked dis-
play (if equipped) (  P.84) Audio system-linked display
(  P.85)
Driving support system infor-
mation display (  P.85)
Warning message display
(  P.425)
Settings display (  P.85)
WARNING■
Caution for use while driving ●
When operating the multi-information
display while drivin g, pay extra atten-
tion to the safety of the area around the
vehicle. ●
Do not look continuously at the
multi-information display 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.74, 78
Changing the meter display

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 / : 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
 Eco Driving Indicator
 Boost gauge
 Tire pressure (  P.384)
 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.384)
 Gear positions
 Units
 Display off  Driving support system information *

(  P.85) *
: Can be selected when a driving support
system is enabled. (  P.225, 237)
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
 Eco Driving Indicator
 Boost gauge
 G-force
 Gear Position
 Tire pressure (  P.384)
 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.85)
 Current fuel consumption Bar type: Displays instantaneous current
fuel consumptionContent of driving information A
B
C

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Vehicle status information and indicators  Average fuel economy After reset: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since the display was reset *1
After start: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since engine 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 engine start
 Elapsed time After reset: Displays elapsed time since the
display was reset *1
After start: Displays elapsed time since
engine start
 Distance Driving range: Displays driving range with
remaining fuel *2, 3
After start: Displays the distance driven
since engine 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 engine switch
off. If the vehicle is refueled without
turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updated. ■
Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on. When the acceleration
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or when
the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
Eco driving ratio based on acceler-
ation If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of the Eco Driv-
ing Indicator Zone Display will illuminate.
At this time, the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn off.
Zone of Eco driving ■
Boost gauge
Displays the boost pressure. The dis-
play will change color if the specified
pressure is exceeded. This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on fact ors such as the road A
B
C
D

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle. ■
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.
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Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions: ●
The shift position is in any position other
than D. ●
A paddle shift swit ch is operated.●
The driving mode is set to sport mode. ●
The driving mode is set to custom mode
and the powertrain control is set to power
(  P.289)●
Snow mode is selected. ●
The vehicle speed is approximately 80
mph (130 km/h) or higher.
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 A
B
C
D
E
F
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)

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Vehicle status information and indicators display is enabled on the head-up display, it
will not be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display. (  P.89)
Select to enable selection of an audio
source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Select to display the operational status
of the following systems:
 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (  P.225)
 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range (  P.237)
 RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped) (  P.247)■
Meter display settings that can be
changed
 Language Select to change th e language displayed.
 Units Select to change the units of measure dis-
played.
 Speedometer display (except F
SPORT models) Select to set the display of the speedome-
ter to digital/analog/both digital and ana-
log.
 Drive information 1/Drive informa-
tion 2
Select to select up to 2 items (  P.82) that
will be displayed on ea ch Drive information screen (Drive information 1 screen and
Drive information 2 sc reen) respectively.
 Clock Select to switch between 12-hour display
and 24-hour display.
 Pop-up display Select to enable/disable pop-up displays
for each relevant system.
 Accent color Select to change the accent color on the
screen, such as the cursor color.
 Rev indicator (F SPORT models) • Select to enable/disable the rev indica-
tor.
• Select to set the engine speed at which
the rev indicator (amber) will begin to be
displayed.
 Rev peak (F SPORT models) Select to enable/disable the rev peak.
 Eco Driving Indicator Light Select to enable/disable the Eco Driving
Indicator Light.
 Default setting Select to reset the meter display settings to
the default setting.
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Vehicle functions and settings that
can be changed
 P.466 ■
Suspension of the settings display
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Some settings cannot be changed while
driving. When changing settings, park
the vehicle in a safe place.
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If a warning message is displayed, opera-
tion of the settings display will be sus-
pended.Audio system-linked display
Driving support system informa-
tion display
Settings display