2019 LEXUS LS500 belt

1754-2. Driving procedures
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Driving 2 Pull the switch to release the park-
ing brake• Operate the parking brake switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
• Using the parking brake automatic
release function, the parking brake can
be released by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. When using this function,
slowly depress the accelerator pedal.
Make sure that the pa rking brake indicator
light turn off. ■
Turns automatic mode on
While the vehicle is stopped, press and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
When the automatic mode is turned
on, the parking brake operates as fol-
lows.
 When the shift position is shifted
from P, the parking brake will be
released, and the parking brake
indicator light will turn off.
 When the shift position is shifted to
P, the parking brake will be set, and
the parking brake indicator light will
turn on.
Operate the shift lever and P position
switch with the vehicle stopped and the
brake pedal depressed. ■
Turns automatic mode off
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
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Parking brake operation ●
When the engine switch is not in IGNI-
TION ON mode, the parking brake can-
not be released using the parking brake
switch. ●
When the engine switch is not in IGNI-
TION ON mode, auto matic mode (auto-
matic brake setting an d releasing) is not
available. ■
Parking brake automatic release func-
tion ●
When the shift position is shifted from P,
the parking brake will be released in
automatic mode. ●
When all of the follo wing conditions are
met in manual mode, the parking brake
can be released by depressing the accel-
erator pedal.
• The driver’s door is closed
• The driver is wearing the seat belt
• The shift position is in D, M or R
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If “EPB Frequently Operated Wait a
Minute” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly
over a short period of time, the system may
restrict operation to prevent overheating. If
this happens, refrain from operating the
parking brake. Normal operation will return
after about 1 minute.

1774-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Press the brake hold switch to turn the
system on The brake hold standby indicator (green)
comes on. While the system is holding
the brakes, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow) comes on.
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Brake hold system operating conditions
The brake hold system cannot be turned on
in the following conditions:
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The driver’s door is not closed.
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The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
If any of the conditions above are detected
when the brake hold system is enabled, the
system will turn off and the brake hold
standby indicator light will go off. In addi-
tion, if any of the conditions are detected
while the system is holding the brake, a
warning buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play. The parking brake will then be set
automatically. ■
Brake hold function ●
If the brake pedal is left released for a
period of about 3 mi nutes after the sys-
tem has started holding the brake, the
parking brake will be set automatically. In
this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a
message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. ●
To turn the system off while the system is
holding the brake, firmly depress the
brake pedal and press the button again. ●
The brake hold function may not hold the
vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep
incline. In this situation, it may be neces-
sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A
warning buzzer will sound and the
multi-information display will inform the
driver of this situat ion. If a warning mes-
sage is shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and follow the
instructions. ■
When the parking brake is set automati-
cally while the system is holding the
brakes
Perform any of the following operations to
release the parking brake. ●
Depress the accelerator pedal. (The
parking brake will not be released auto-
matically if the seat belt is not fastened.) ●
Operate the parking brake switch with
the brake pedal depressed.
Make sure that the pa rking brake indicator
light goes off. (  P.174)
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When an inspection at your Lexus
dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indicator
(green) does not illuminate even when the
brake hold switch is pressed with the brake
hold system operating conditions met, the
system may be malfun ctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.Brake Hold The brake hold system keeps the
brake applied when the shift posi-
tion is in D, M or N with the system
on and the brake pedal has been
depressed to stop the vehicle. The
system releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed with
the shift position in D or M to allow
smooth start off.
Enabling the system A
B

2054-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving bility of a collision with an object, such
as a guardrail, or pedestrian is high,
even though the brakes are applied,
and that the collision may be avoidable
through steering control, the system
will steer the vehicle automatically to
help avoid the collision or help reduce
the impact of the collision. ■
Pre-collision seat belts (front seat
only)
If the system determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision is high, the
system will retract the seat belts. Addi-
tionally, the system may retract the seat
belts if the brakes are applied suddenly
or control of the vehicle is lost. ■
Pre-collision seatbacks (front pas-
senger’s seat / power rear seat [if
equipped])
If the system determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision is high, it may
move the seatbacks of the front pas-
senger’s seat and power rear seats to
the upright position automatically, if
reclined. If a seat is being ad justed, it may not be
moved by the pre-collision seat function.
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Suspension control
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
the Adaptive Variable Suspension Sys-
tem (  P.295) will control the damp-
ing force of the shock absorbers to
help maintain an appropriate vehicle
posture. ■
Steering control
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high and the driver is op erating the steering
wheel, the LDH system (  P.295) will
control the turning angle of the front
and rear wheels and effort necessary
to turn the steering wheel to help
enhance steering responsiveness. WARNING■
Limitations of the pre-collision system ●
The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
Do not use the pre-collision system
instead of normal braking operations
under any circumstances. This system
will not prevent collisions or lessen col-
lision damage or injury in every situa-
tion. Do not overly rely on this system.
Failure to do so may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious
injury. ●
Although this system is designed to
help avoid a collision or help reduce
the impact of the collision, its effective-
ness may change according to various
conditions, therefore the system may
not always be able to achieve the same
level of performance.
Read the following conditions care-
fully. Do not overly rely on this system
and always drive carefully.
• Conditions under which the system
may operate even if there is no possi-
bility of a collision:  P.210
• Conditions under which the system
may not operate properly:  P.212
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Do not attempt to test the operation of
the pre-collision system yourself.
Depending on the objects used for
testing (dummies, cardboard objects
imitating detectable objects, etc.), the
system may not operate properly, pos-
sibly leading to an accident.

206 4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Pre-collision braking●
When the pre-collision braking func-
tion is operating, a large amount of
braking force will be applied.●
If the vehicle is stopped by the opera-
tion of the pre-collision braking func-
tion, the pre-collision braking function
operation will be canceled after
approximately 2 seco nds. Depress the
brake pedal as necessary.●
The pre-collision braking function may
not operate if certain operations are
performed by the driver. If the acceler-
ator pedal is being depressed strongly
or the steering wheel is being turned,
the system may determine that the
driver is taking evasive action and pos-
sibly prevent the pre-collision braking
function from operating.●
In some situations, while the pre-colli-
sion braking function is operating,
operation of the function may be can-
celed if the accelerator pedal is
depressed strongly or the steering
wheel is turned and the system deter-
mines that the driver is taking evasive
action.
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If the brake pedal is being depressed,
the system may determine that the
driver is taking evasive action and pos-
sibly delay the operation timing of the
pre-collision braking function.
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Active steering assist●
The steering wheel may turn automati-
cally when active steering assist is
operating.
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As active steering assist operation will
be canceled when the system deter-
mines that a collision has been
avoided, operate the steering wheel as
necessary. ●
In the following situations, the system
may determine that th e driver is taking
evasive action. In this case, the active
steering assist may not operate or may
be canceled.
• If the accelerator pedal is being
depressed strongly or the steering
wheel is being operat ed. In this case
the system may determine that the
driver is taking evasive action and the
pre-collision braking may not operate.
• In some situations, while the active
steering assist is operating, operation
of the function may be canceled if the
accelerator pedal is depressed
strongly or the steering wheel is turned
and the system determines that the
driver is taking evasive action.
• When the active steering assist is
operating, if the stee ring wheel is held
firmly or is operated in the opposite
direction to that which the system is
generating torque, the function may be
canceled.
• If the brake pedal is depressed, the sys-
tem may determine that the driver is
taking evasive action and the active
steering assist operation may be
delayed.
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Pre-collision seat belts with comfort
function
If the pre-collision se at belts have oper-
ated and the seat belts are locked in a
retracted position, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place, release and
retract the seat belts to unlock them and
then fasten them again.
Also, if a seat belt ca n be loosened, it can
be unlocked by slightly retracting it with-
out releasing it.
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When to disable the pre-collision sys-
tem
In the following situations, disable the
system, as it may not operate properly,
possibly leading to an accident resulting
in death or serious injury:
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When the vehicle is being towed

2454-5. Using the driving support systems
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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.
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Pre-collision braking is activated.
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The parking brake is operated.
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The vehicle is stopped by system control
on a steep incline.
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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)
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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.

3215-3. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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Interior features in a rear seat when in automatic
S-FLOW mode. Depending on the set temperature, opera-
tion in S-FLOW mode may not change as
described above.
When certain conditions are met and pri-
ority is given to the driver’s seat only, the
temperature indicator for the front passen-
ger side will turn off.
How the system judges if a passenger is in
the vehicle: P.321
The following S-FLOW modes are
available: 
Automatic S-FLOW mode
In this mode, when a passenger is
judged to be in a rear seat, S-FLOW
mode will be automatically disabled.
(  P.321)The indicator will illuminate on the air con-
ditioning control screen when S-FLOW
mode is enabled.
To enable/disable S-FLOW mode and
enter manual S-FLOW mode, select the
S-FLOW mode switch.
How the system judges if a passenger is in
the vehicle: P.321 
Manual S-FLOW mode
When the S-FLOW mode switch is
selected, S-FLOW mode will be manu-
ally enabled/ disabled. The indicator will illuminate on the air con-
ditioning control screen when S-FLOW
mode is enabled.
In manual S-FLOW mode, as the system
does not judge if a pa ssenger is in a rear
seat.
If the rear air conditioning control screen
on the Rear Multi Operation Panel (if
equipped) is operated , S-FLOW mode will automatically be disabled ■
How the system judges if a passenger is
in the vehicle when in S-FLOW mode
In S-FLOW mode, the system judges if a
passenger is in the vehicle as follows: ●
Front passenger seat: A passenger is
judged to be in the front passenger seat
when the system detect s an object on the
front passenger seat, fastening of the
front passenger seat belt, changing of the
set temperature for the front passenger
seat, changing of the air outlets for the
front passenger seat or the opening and
closing of the front passenger door.
(However, when only opening and clos-
ing of the front passenger door is
detected, the system will judge that a pas-
senger is not in the front passenger seat
after the vehicle speed reaches approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or more.) ●
Rear seats: A passenger is judged to be in
a rear seat when th e system detects the
opening and closing of a rear door (auto-
matic S-FLOW mode only) or the opera-
tion of the rear air conditioning control
screen on the Rear Multi Operation
Panel. ■
Operation of automatic S-FLOW mode
When the system is operating in automatic
S-FLOW mode, if the system detects the
opening and closing of a rear door or the
operation of the rear air conditioning con-
trol screen on the Rear Multi Operation
Panel, S-FLOW mode will be disabled. To
enable S-FLOW mode, select the S-FLOW
mode switch. (In this case, the system will
operate in manual S-FLOW mode.)
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Changing from manual S-FLOW mode
to automatic S-FLOW mode
1 Select the S-FLOW mode switch to dis-
able S-FLOW mode.
2 Turn the engine switch off.
3 After 60 minutes have elapsed, change
the engine switch to ON mode.

3315-4. Using the interior lights
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Interior features 5-4.Using the interior lights
Rear personal lights (  P.333)
Inside door handle lights
Instrument panel orname nt lights (if equipped)
Front personal lights (  P.333)
Front interi or lights (  P.332)
Clock light
Footwell lights
Engine switch light
Door trim ornament lights
Door courtesy lights
Seat belt buckle lights
Outer foot lights
Rear interior light (  P.332)
Shift lever lightsInterior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N

3415-5. Using the storage features
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Interior features 
Front
1 Pull the strap upwards and lift up
the luggage mat.
2 Lift the luggage mat until it engages
with the hook.
To return the luggage mat to its original
position, push the hook and lower the
luggage mat. Auxiliary boxes are under the luggage
mats.
1 Loosen the belt
2 Tighten the belt
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Using a belt to hold an object
1 Loosen the beltNOTICE
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To prevent damage to the hook for
the front luggage mat
Do not hang a grocery bag or any other
object from the hook. Auxiliary boxes
First-aid kit storage belt
Warning reflector storage belt