2019 LEXUS LS500 Owners Manual

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Driving Indicates that steering wheel assist of the
lane change assist function is operating.
 Approaching vehicle warning dis-
play Indicates that an approaching vehicle is
detected in the adjacent lane. ■
Warning display (vehicles with
Lexus Safety System + A)
When the lane centering function is oper-
ating and the system determines that the
vehicle may depart from its lane due to a
sharp curve, etc., a warning display urging
the driver to operate the steering wheel,
will be displayed.
This display will also be displayed when
operation of the lane change assist func-
tion is canceled.
In some situations a warning display may
not be displayed. Some displays, which are the same as
those displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display, will be displayed. ■
LTA system curve display on the
head-up display
The curve display on the head-up display
changes according to the direction and
curvature of the curve.
■
Operation conditions of each function ●
Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is ap proximately 32 mph
(50 km/h) or more. *1
• System recognizes white (yellow) lane
lines or a course *2
. (When a white [yel-
low] line or course *2
is recognized on
only one side, the system will operate
only for the recognized side.)
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8
ft. (3 m) or more.
• Turn signal lever is not operated. (Except
when a vehicle is in the lane on the side
the turn signal was operated)
• Vehicle is not being driven around a
sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected.
(  P.237) *1
: The function operates even if the vehi-Indications on head-up display
(vehicles with Lexus Safety Sys-
tem + A)

234 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 cle speed is less than approximately 32
mph (50 km/h) when the lane center-
ing function is operating. *2
: Boundary between asphalt and the side
of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb●
Steering assist function
This function operates when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are me t in addition to the
operation conditions for the lane depar-
ture alert function.
•Setting for “Steering Assist” in of the
multi-information display is set to “ON”.
(  P.80)
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated
by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a
steering force level su itable for changing
lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not oper-
ating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning is not
displayed. (  P.236)●
Vehicle sway warning function
This function operates when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in of the
multi-information display is set to “ON”.
(  P.80)
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph
(50 km/h) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8
ft. (3 m) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected.
(  P.237)
●
Lane centering function
This function operates when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” and “Lane
Center” in of the multi-information
display are set to “ON”. (  P.80)
• This function recognizes white (yellow)
lane lines or the position of a preceding
vehicle (except when the preceding vehi-
cle is small, such as a motorcycle).
• The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is operating in vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 10
to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is not being driven around a
sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected.
(  P.237)
• Vehicle does not ac celerate or deceler-
ate by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a
steering force level su itable for changing
lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not oper-
ating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning is not
displayed. (  P.236)
• The driver has one or both hands on the
steering wheel.
• The vehicle is being driven in the center
of a lane.
• Steering assist function is not operating. ●
Lane change assist fu nction (vehicles with
Lexus Safety System + A)
This function will operate when all of the
following conditions are met:
• The lane centering function is operating.
• “Lane Change Assist” is set to “ON” in
of the multi-information dis-
play.(  P.80)
• The vehicle speed is between approxi-
mately 57 and 85 mph (90 and 140
km/h).
• White (yellow) lane lines are detected by
the system.
• A broken white line is detected between
your vehicle and the lane toward which
the turn signal is operated.
• The turn signal lever is held partway (lane
change position) for approximately 1 sec-
ond.
• A vehicle is not overtaking your vehicle
or detected in the lane toward which the
turn signal is operated.
• The vehicle is being driven straight or
around a slight curve.
• The vehicle is not a ccelerating or decel-
erating more than a certain amount.
• The steering wheel is not being turned
sufficiently to perf orm a lane change.

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Driving • ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not oper-
ating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning is not
displayed. (  P.236)
• The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range approach warning is not
operating.
• The lane departure alert function is not
operating.■
Temporary cancellation of functions●
When operation conditions are no longer
met, a function may be temporarily can-
celed. However, when the operation con-
ditions are met again, operation of the
function is automa tically restored.
(  P.233)●
If the operation conditions (  P.233) are
no longer met while the lane centering
function is operating, the steering wheel
may vibrate and the buzzer may sound to
indicate that the function has been tem-
porarily canceled. However, if the “Alert”
customization setting is set to ,
the system will notify the driver by vibrat-
ing the steering wheel instead of sound-
ing the buzzer.●
If the operating conditions (  P.233) are
no longer met, the lane change assist
function will be canceled. (vehicles with
Lexus Safety System + A)
If a message urging operation of the steer-
ing wheel is displayed, operate the steering
wheel. ■
Steering assist function/lane centering
function●
Depending on the vehicle speed, lane
departure situation, road conditions, etc.,
the driver may not feel the function is
operating or the function may not oper-
ate at all.
●
The steering control of the function is
overrided by the driver’s steering wheel
operation.
●
When the vehicle speed is approximately
31 mph (50 km/h) or less, the warning
display of the lane ce ntering function will
not operate.
●
Do not attempt to test the operation of the steering assist function. ●
The steering assist function may operate
when attempting to cut closely in front of
another vehicle while changing lanes.■
Lane departure alert function ●
The warning buzzer may be difficult to
hear due to external noise, audio play-
back, etc. Also, it may be difficult to feel
steering wheel vibrations due to the road
conditions, etc. ●
If the edge of the course *
is not clear or
straight, the lane departure alert function
may not operate. ●
It may not be possible for the system to
determine if there is a danger of a colli-
sion with a vehicle in an adjacent lane. ●
Do not attempt to test the operation of
the lane departure alert function. ●
This function may operate if, when chang-
ing lanes, your vehicle cuts closely in front
of another vehicle. *
: Boundary between asphalt and the side
of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb ■
Lane change assist function (vehicles
with Lexus Safety System + A)
Depending on the vehicle speed, vehicle
condition, road conditions, or conditions of
the area around the vehicle, the lane
change assist function may not operate or it
may be difficult to recognize that it has
operated.
If steering control oper ation is excessive or
insufficient, it can be corrected by the
driver’s operation of the steering wheel.
In situations such as the following, the lane
change assist function may be canceled:
●
When the system no longer detects white
(yellow) lane lines
●
When the turn signal lever is operated
fully (right/left turn position)
●
When the vehicle speed is outside of the
operational range of the function
●
When the system detects operation of
the steering wheel, brake or accelerator
pedal by the driver
While the lane change assist function is

236 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 operating, if the system detects that a vehi-
cle is quickly approaching in the lane
toward which the turn signal is operated,
the steering assist may slightly steer the
vehicle away from the lane while a buzzer is
sounding, the steering wheel is vibrating,
and a warning display is displayed on the
multi-information display, to help prevent
the vehicle from entering the lane and alert
the driver of the approaching vehicle. ■
Hands off steering wheel alert
In the following situations, a warning mes-
sage urging the driver to hold the steering
wheel and the symbol shown in the illustra-
tion are displayed on the multi-information
display to warn the driver. The warning
stops when the system determines that the
driver holds the steering wheel. Always
keep your hands on the steering wheel
when using this system, regardless of warn-
ings.
Depending on the vehicle condition and
road conditions, the warning may not oper-
ate. Also, if the system determines that the
vehicle is driving around a curve, warnings
will occur earlier than during straight-lane
driving.
●
When the system determines that the
driver is driving without holding the steer-
ing wheel while the sy stem is operating
If the driver continue s to keep their hands
off of the steering wheel, the buzzer
sounds, the driver is warned and the func-
tion is temporarily ca nceled. This warning
also operates in the same way when the
driver continuously operates the steering
wheel only a small amount.
The buzzer also sounds even if the alert
type is set to .
●
When the system determines that the
vehicle may not turn and instead depart from its lane while driving around a curve
(vehicles with Lexus Safety System + 2.0) ●
When the system determines that the
driver is driving with out holding the steer-
ing wheel while the st eering wheel assist
of the steering assist function is operating
(vehicles with Lexus Safety System + 2.0)
If the driver continues to keep their hands
off of the steering wheel and the steering
wheel assist is operating, the buzzer
sounds and the driver is warned. Each time
the buzzer sounds, the continuing time of
the buzzer becomes longer.
The buzzer also sounds even if the alert
type is set to .
In situations such as the following, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect when the
driver’s hands are on the steering wheel
(vehicles with Lexus Safety System + A): ●
If a steering wheel cover is installed. ●
If the driver is wearing gloves. ●
If something is attached to the steering
wheel. ●
If the driver is gripping the wood trim,
stitched area, spokes, or other part of the
steering wheel that does not have sen-
sors.
In situations such as the following, the hands
off steering wheel alert may not operate
and the steering assist function and lane
centering function may operate even if the
driver’s hands are off the steering wheel
(vehicles with Lexus Safety System + A): ●
If an object contacts the steering wheel. ●
If a wide object or ar ms are held in front
of the steering wheel.
■
Vehicle sway warning function
When the system determines that the vehi-
cle is swaying while the vehicle sway warn-
ing function is operating, a buzzer sounds
and a warning message urging the driver to
rest and the symbol sh own in the illustration
are simultaneously displayed on the
multi-information display.

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Driving Depending on the vehicle and road condi-
tions, the warning may not operate. ■
Warning message
If the following warning message is dis-
played on the multi-information display and
the LTA indicator illumin ates in orange, fol-
low the appropriate troubleshooting proce-
dure. Also, if a different warning message is
displayed, follow the in structions displayed
on the screen. ●
“LTA Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”
The system may not be operating properly.
Have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer. ●
“LTA Unavailable”
The system is temporarily canceled due to
a malfunction in a se nsor other than the
front camera. Turn the LTA system off, wait
for a little while, and then turn the LTA sys-
tem back on. ●
“LTA Unavailable at Current Speed”
The function cannot be used as the vehicle
speed exceeds the LTA operation range.
Drive slower. ■
Customization
Function settings can be changed.
(  P.466) ■
Meter display
Multi-information display
Set speed
IndicatorsDynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range In vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode, the ve hicle automati-
cally accelerates, decelerates and
stops to match the speed changes
of the preceding vehicle even if the
accelerator pedal is not depressed.
In constant speed control mode,
the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range on free-
ways and highways.
 Vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode (  P.240)
 Constant speed control mode
(  P.244)
System Components
A
B
C

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Operation switches
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
“+RES” switch
Cruise control main switch
Cancel switch
“-SET” switch WARNING■
Before using dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range●
Driving safely is the sole responsibility
of the driver. Do not rely solely on the
system, and drive safely by always pay-
ing careful attention to your surround-
ings.●
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range pr ovides driving
assistance to reduce the driver’s bur-
den. However, there are limitations to
the assistance provided.
Read the following conditions care-
fully. Do not overly rely on this system
and always drive carefully.
• When the sensor ma y not be correctly
detecting the vehicle ahead:  P.245
• Conditions under which the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode
may not function correctly:  P.246
●
Set the speed appropriately depend-
ing on the speed limit, traffic flow, road
conditions, weather conditions, etc.
The driver is responsible for checking
the set speed. A
B
C
D
E ●
Even when the system is functioning
normally, the condition of the preced-
ing vehicle as detected by the system
may differ from the condition
observed by the driver. Therefore, the
driver must always remain alert, assess
the danger of each situation and drive
safely. Relying solely on this system or
assuming the system ensures safety
while driving can lead to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury. ●
Switch the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range setting to off,
using the cruise control main switch
when not in use. ■
Cautions regarding the driving assist
systems
Observe the following precautions, as
there are limitations to the assistance
provided by the system. Failure to do so
may cause an accident resulting in death
or serious injury. ●
Assisting the driver to measure follow-
ing distance
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range is only intended to help
the driver in determining the following
distance between the driver’s own vehi-
cle and a designated vehicle traveling
ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows
careless or inattentive driving, and it is
not a system that can assist the driver in
low-visibility conditions.
It is still necessary for driver to pay close
attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.
●
Assisting the driver to judge proper
following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range determines whether the
following distance between the driver’s
own vehicle and a designated vehicle
traveling ahead is within a set range. It is
not capable of making any other type of
judgement. Therefore, it is absolutely
necessary for the driver to remain vigi-
lant and to determine whether or not
there is a possibility of danger in any
given situation.

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Driving WARNING●
Assisting the driver to operate the
vehicle
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range does not include func-
tions which will prevent or avoid colli-
sions with vehicles ahead of your vehicle.
Therefore, if there is ever any possibility
of danger, the driver must take immedi-
ate and direct control of the vehicle and
act appropriately in order to ensure the
safety of all involved. ■
Situations unsuitable for dynamic
radar cruise control with full-speed
range
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range in any of the follow-
ing situations. Doing so may result in
inappropriate speed control and could
cause an accident re sulting in death or
serious injury. ●
Roads where there are pedestrians,
cyclists, etc.●
In heavy traffic●
On roads with sharp bends●
On winding roads
●
On slippery roads, such as those cov-
ered with rain, ice or snow
●
On steep downhills , or where there
are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set
speed when driving down a steep hill.
●
At entrances to freeways and highways
●
When weather conditions are bad
enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from detectin g correctly (fog,
snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
●
When there is rain, snow, etc. on the
front surface of the radar or front cam-
era ●
In traffic conditions that require fre-
quent repeated acceleration and
deceleration ●
During emergency towing ●
When an approach warning buzzer is
heard often

240 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 This mode employs a radar to detect the pr esence of vehicles up to approximately
328 ft. (100 m) ahead, determines the cu rrent vehicle-to-veh icle following dis-
tance, and operates to maintain a suitab le following distance from the vehicle
ahead. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle distance can also be set by operating the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch. When driving on downhill slopes, the vehicl e-to-vehicle distance may become shorter.
Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles aheadThe vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.
Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed appearsWhen a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically decelerates
your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary, the system applies
the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this time). The sy stem will respond to changes in
the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by
the driver. Approach warning warns you when th e system cannot decelera te sufficiently to
prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehi cle will also stop (vehicle is stopped by sys-
tem control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the “+RES” switch or depressing
the accelerator pedal (start-off operation) will resume follow -up cruising. If the start-off
operation is not performed, system contro l continues to keep your vehicle stopped.
When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to a left lane while driving at
50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle will quickly accelerate to help to overtake a pass-
ing vehicle.
Example of accelerationDriving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
A
B
C