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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Please note that this manual applies to
all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanat ions for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this man-
ual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Lexus policy
of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehi-
cle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and
equipment.
Approximately five hours after the
engine is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle
for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and,
it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare
parts and accessories for Lexus vehi-
cles are currently available in the mar-
ket. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not
responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any dam- age they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Lexus
vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified
with non-genuine Lexus products.
Modification with non-genuine Lexus
products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even vio-
late governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modifica-
tion may not be covered under war-
ranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way
radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
Lexus Safety System + A
Lexus Safety System + 2.0
Anti-lock brake system
Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
agement
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus
dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installa-
tion of a mobile two-way radio system.
The vehicle is equipped with sophisti-For your information Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turn-
ing off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modifi-
cation of your Lexus Installation of a mobile two-way radio
system
Vehicle data recordings

732-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators ■
Locations of gauges and meters
The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.
Engine coolant temperature gaugeDisplays the engine coolant temperature
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.74)
Outside temperatureDisplays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
TachometerDisplays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
When sport mode is se lected for the driving mode, the periphery of the tachometer will
change color and the scale of the tachometer will be emphasized.
Speedometer
ClockTime displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. ( P.345)
Shift position indicator ( P.169)
Shift range/gear position ( P.167)
Fuel gaugeDisplays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information displayPresents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.80)Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models)
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

74 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs ( P.425)■
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) ■
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. ■
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.WARNING■
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 in formation display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
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

76 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 ■
Locations of gauges and meters
When the main meter is moved to the righ t, some of the meter displays and the
gauge layout will change. ( P.80)
Main meter in center position
The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.79)
Engine coolant temperature gaugeDisplays the engine coolant temperature
Outside temperatureDisplays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
TachometerDisplays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
When sport mode is se lected for the driving mode, the periphery of the tachometer will
change color and the scale of the tachometer will be emphasized.
• Rev indicator (
P.78 )
•Rev peak (
P.78 )
Shift position/shift range/gear position ( P.167)
Speedometer
ClockTime displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. ( P.345)Gauges and meters (F SPORT models)
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

772-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators Fuel gaugeDisplays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position indicator ( P.169)
Multi-information displayPresents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.80)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs ( P.425)
Main meter moved to the right
The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.
Outside temperatureDisplays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
ClockTime displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. ( P.345)
TachometerDisplays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
When sport mode is se lected for the driving mode, the periphery of the tachometer will
change color and the scale of the tachometer will be emphasized.
• Rev indicator (
P.78 )
•Rev peak (
P.78 )
Shift position/shift range/gear position ( P.167)
Speedometer
Shift position indicator ( P.169)
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.79)
Fuel gaugeDisplays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank H
I
J
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

792-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
■
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.
■
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.
■
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.
●
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

832-1. Instrument cluster
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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

100 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Smart access system with
push-button start
Carry the electronic key to enable this
function.
1 Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Holding the
driver’s door ha ndle for approxi-
mately 2 seconds unlocks all the
doors. Grip any passenger door
handle to unlock all the doors. *
Make sure to touch the sensor on the back
of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked. *
: The door unlock settings can be
changed.
2 Touch the lock sensor (indentation
on the upper part of the door han-
dle) to lock all the doors.Check that the door is securely locked. ■
Wireless remote control
1 Locks all the doors Check that the door is securely locked.
2 Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s
door. Pressing the button again within 5
seconds unlocks the other door.
Press and hold to open the windows *1
and
moon roof *1,2
or panoramic moon roof *1,2
.*1
: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer. *2
: If equipped
■
Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry
function unlocks using the wireless remote
control.
1 Turn the engine switch off.
2 When the indicator light on the key sur-
face is not on, press and hold ,
or for approximately 5
seconds while pre ssing and holding
.
The setting changes each time an operation
is performed, as shown below. (When
changing the setting continuously, release
the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and
repeat step 2 .)Doors
Unlocking and locking the doors
from the outside