2019 LEXUS LS500 warning light

812-1. Instrument cluster
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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

852-1. Instrument cluster
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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

86 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Displays suggestions to the driver in
the following situations. To select a
response to a displayed suggestion,
use the meter control switches. ■
Suggestion to turn off the head-
lights
If the headlights are left on for a certain
amount of time with the headlight
switch in after the engine switch
has been turned off, a suggestion mes-
sage will be displayed asking if you
wish to turn the headlights off.
To turn the headlights off, select “Yes”. If a front door is op ened after the engine
switch is turned off, this suggestion mes-
sage will not be displayed.
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Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.466) WARNING■
Cautions during setting up the dis-
play
As the engine needs to be running
during setting up the display, ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with ade-
quate ventilation. In a closed area such as
a garage, exhaust gases including harm-
ful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect
and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE■
During setting up the display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that
the engine is running while setting up the
display features.
Suggestion function

1033-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving When the door is unlocked, the inside lock
button will pop up.
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Locking the front doors from the outside
without a key
1 Push down the inside lock button.
2 Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the engine
switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle. However, the key may not
be detected correctly and the door may be
locked. ■
Door closer (if equipped)
In the event that a door is left slightly open,
the door closer will automatically close it to
the fully closed position. ●
The door closer will operate regardless
of the engine switch mode.●
The door closer will not function if the
door has been clos ed while pulling the
inside or outside door handle.●
The door can be opened by pulling the
inside or outside door handle, even when
the door closer is operating (except
when the lock button is in the lock posi-
tion or the child-protector lock is set).
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A motor sound may be heard for several
seconds after the door closer closes the
door. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
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Open door warning buzzer
If a door or the trunk is not fully closed, a
buzzer will sound when the vehicle speed
reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).
The open door(s) or trunk is indicated on
the multi-information display. The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is set. WARNING■
Door closer (if equipped)
In the event that a d oor is left slightly
open, the door closer will automatically
close it to the fully closed position. It
takes several second s before the door
easy closer begins to operate.
If the child-protector lock is set, the door
closer will not stop during operation even
if an attempt is made to open the door
from inside the vehicle. Be careful not to
catch fingers or anything else in the door.
Failure to do so may result in serious
injury.
NOTICE■
To prevent door closer malfunction (if
equipped)
Do not frequently repeat opening and
closing of doors, or apply excessive force
to a door while the door closer is operat-
ing.
Rear door child-protector lock

1053-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving WARNING●
Remove any heavy loads, such as snow
and ice, from the trunk lid before
opening it. Failure to do so may cause
the trunk lid to suddenly shut again
after it is opened.●
When opening or closing the trunk lid,
thoroughly check to make sure the
surrounding area is safe.●
If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure
they are safe and let them know that
the trunk is about to open or close.●
Use caution when opening or closing
the trunk lid in windy weather as it may
move abruptly in strong wind.●
The trunk lid may sudden ly shut if it is
not opened fully. It is more difficult to
open or close the trunk lid on an
incline than on a level surface, so
beware of the trunk lid unexpectedly
opening or closing by itself. Make sure
that the trunk lid is fully open and
secure before using the trunk.
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When closing the trunk lid, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught. ●
When closing the trunk lid, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the trunk handle is used to fully close
the trunk lid, it may result in hands or
arms being caught. ●
Do not attach any accessories other
than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk
lid. Such additional weight on the trunk
lid may cause the lid to suddenly shut
again after it is opened. ■
Trunk easy closer
In the event that the trun k lid is left slightly
open, the trunk easy closer will automati-
cally close it to the fully closed position. It
takes several second s before the trunk
easy closer begins to operate. Be careful
not to catch fingers or anything else in
the trunk lid, as this may cause bone frac-
tures or other serious injuries.
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Power trunk opener and closer (if
equipped)
Observe the following precautions when
operating the power trunk opener and
closer.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
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Check the safety of the surrounding
area to make sure there are no obsta-
cles or anything that could cause any
of your belongings to get caught.
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If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure
they are safe and let them know that
the trunk is about to open or close.
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If the trunk closer switch is pressed
while the trunk lid is opening during
automatic operation, the trunk lid
stops opening. Take extra care when
on an incline, as the trunk lid may open
or close suddenly.

110 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 If the rear bumper has been touched for a
while, wait for a short time before
attempting to operate the Hands Free
Power Trunk Lid again.●
When standing excessively close to the
rear bumper●
When an external radio wave source
interferes with the communication
between the electronic key and the vehi-
cle (  P.113)●
When the vehicle is parked near an elec-
trical noise source which affects the sen-
sitivity of the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid,
such as a pay parking spot, gas station,
electrically heated road, or fluorescent
light●
When the vehicle is near a TV tower,
electric power plant, radio station, large
display, airport or other facility that gen-
erates strong radio waves or electrical
noise●
When a large amount of water is applied
to the rear bumper, such as when the
vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain●
When mud, snow, ice, etc. is attached to
the rear bumper●
When the vehicle has been parked for a
while near objects that may move and
contact the rear bumper, such as plants●
When an accessory is installed to the rear
bumper
If an accessory has been installed, turn the
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (kick sensor)
operation setting off.
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Preventing unintentional operation of
the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (if
equipped)
When an electronic ke y is in the operation
detection area, the Ha nds Free Power Trunk
Lid may operate unintentionally, so be care-
ful in the following situations:
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When a large amount of water is applied
to the rear bumper, such as when the
vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain
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When dirt is wiped off the rear bumper
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When a small animal or small object, such
as a ball, moves under the rear bumper ●
When an object is moved from under the
rear bumper ●
If someone is swinging their legs while sit-
ting on the rear bumper ●
If the legs or another part of someone’s
body contacts the rear bumper while
passing by the vehicle ●
When the vehicle is parked near an elec-
trical noise source which affects the sen-
sitivity of the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid,
such as a pay parking spot, gas station,
electrically heated road, or fluorescent
light ●
When the vehicle is near a TV tower,
electric power plant, radio station, large
display, airport or ot her facility that gen-
erates strong radio waves or electrical
noise ●
When the vehicle is parked in a place
where objects such as plants are near the
rear bumper ●
If luggage, etc. is set near the rear
bumper ●
If accessories or a vehicle cover is
installed/removed ne ar the rear bumper●
When the vehicle is being towed
To prevent unintentiona l operation, turn the
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (kick sensor)
operation setting off. ■
Open door warning buzzer
 P.103 ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.466)
The trunk opener switch can be tem-
porarily disabled to protect luggage
stored in the trunk against theft.
Turn the main switch in the glove box
off to disable the trunk opener.Luggage security system

132 3-3. Adjusting the seats
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 button is pressed, press button “1”,
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.If the selected button has already been
preset, the previously recorded position
will be overwritten.
When the driver’s seat adjustment
switches are in front passenger mode
(  P.121), the position of the driver’s seat
cannot be registered.
To record the position of the front pas-
senger’s seat, adjust the front passen-
ger’s seat to the desired position and
perform step 4 using the buttons on
the front passenger’s side. ■
In order to correctly use the driving
position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest
possible position and the seat is operated in
the same direction, the recorded position
may be slightly differen t when it is recalled.
1 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
2 Check that the shift position is in P. 3 Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to recall
until the buzzer sounds. When the driver’s seat adjustment
switches are in front passenger mode
(  P.121), a driving position cannot be
recalled.
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To stop the position recall operation
part-way through
Perform any of the following operations: ●
Press the “SET” button. ●
Press button “1”, “2” or “3”. ●
Press the mode change button. ●
Operate any of the seat adjustment
switches (only cancels seat position
recall). ●
Operate the tilt and telescopic steering
control switch (onl y cancels steering
wheel position recall). ■
Recalling a driving position
If a driving position is recalled, the move-
ment of the front seat may be stopped part-
way if the seat moves close to the rear seat.
If a rear passenger is determined to be in
the vehicle, the rearward movement of the
front seat may be stopped partway to
ensure sufficient space for the rear passen-
ger.
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Recalling the front passenger’s seat
position (vehicles with a rear seat with
an ottoman)
If the ottoman of the rear seat is extended,
the front passenger’s se at position cannot
be recalled.WARNING
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Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that
the seat does not strike the rear passen-
ger or squeeze your body against the
steering wheel.
Recalling a driving position

134 3-3. Adjusting the seats
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If the driving position is in a position that
has already been recorded, the seat and
outside rear view mirrors will not move.
2 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON
mode, or fasten a seat belt.The seat, steering wheel and head-up dis-
play (if equipped) will move to the
recorded position. ■
Recalling the driving position using the
memory recall function●
Different driving positions can be regis-
tered for each electronic key. Therefore,
the driving position that is recalled may
be different depending on the key being
carried.●
If a door other than the driver’s door is
unlocked with the smart access system
with push-button start, the driving posi-
tion cannot be recalled. In this case, press
the driving position button which has
been set.■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.466) *
: If equipped
1 Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
2 Display the home screen on the
Rear Multi Operation Panel
(  P.308) and then touch “Seat”.
3 Touch “Left” or “Right”.
4 Adjust the rear seat to the desired
position and then touch “Set Mem-
ory”.
5 Touch “1” or “2”. If the preset is being used, the previously
recorded seat position will be overwritten.
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In order to correctly use the position
memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest
possible position and the seat is operated in
the same direction, the recorded position
may be slightly differen t when it is recalled.Rear seat position memory *
The rear seat position can be mem-
orized and recalled with the touch
of a button.
Recording a position into mem-
ory
WARNING
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Seat adjustme nt caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that
the rear passengers do not strike the
front seats.