2019 LEXUS LS500 parking brake

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94-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 164
Automatic transmission.............. 167
Turn signal lever............................. 173
Parking brake ................................. 174
Brake Hold....................................... 177
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 179
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
............................................................ 182
Windshield wipers and washer
............................................................ 184
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......... 189
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System + A............. 191
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ........ 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
A) ..................................................... 204
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
2.0)................................................... 215
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
........................................................... 222
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)........ 225
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range......................... 237
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 247
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 250
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
........................................................... 255
Intuitive parking assist ................ 257
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)
function .......................................... 263
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
function .......................................... 267 PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
.......................................................... 270
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) ............................ 276
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ......... 282
Parking Support Brake function
(rear pedestrians) ..................... 286
Driving mode select switch ..... 289
Electronically modulated air sus-
pension ............................................ 291
Driving assist systems ................ 294
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ....................... 300
5-1. Remote Touch/Display
Remote Touch............................... 304
Center Display.............................. 306
Rear Multi Operation Panel ... 308
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
Lexus Climate Concierge........... 311
5-3. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 313
Rear automatic air conditioning
system ............................................ 323
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators................... 32
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5-4. Using the inte rior lights
Interior lights list ............................ 331
5-5. Using the storage features
List of storag e features .............. 335
Trunk features ............................... 3405
Interior features

14 Pictorial index
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 ■ Instrument panel
Engine switch ........................................................................................................... P.164
Starting the engine/changing the modes ......... ........................................................P.164
Emergency stop of the engine ........................ ............................................................P.406
When the engine will not start .....................................................................................P.430
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.425
Shift lever................................................................................................................... P .167
Changing the shift position ............................................................................................ P.169
Precautions for towing ...................................................................................................P.409
Meters .................................................................................................................. P.73, 7 6
Reading the meters/adjusting the instru ment panel light........... P.73, 75, 76, 79
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.68
When a warning light turns on ..................................................................................... P.415
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.80
Display ........................................................................................................................ ..............P.80
When a warning message is displayed.................................................................... P.425
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.174 A
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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Applying/releasing the parking brake.......................................................................P.174
Precautions for winter season .. .................................................................................... P.301
Warning buzzer/messages.......................................................................................... P.425
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.173
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.179
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lig hts/daytime running lights
............................................................................................................................... .....................P.179
AHB (Automatic High Beam)...................................................................................... P.182
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................P.184
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.184
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.3 79
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.425
Emergency flasher switch ...................................................................................P.406
Hood lock release lever ........................................................................................ P.371
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch...... ............ .............. .......... ............P.138
Adjustment ........................................................................................................................... P.138
Driving position memory ................................................................................................ P.130
Air conditioning system ........................................................................................P.313
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.313
Rear window defogger.................................................................................................... P.313
Audio system *
Brake hold switch .................................................................................................... P.177
Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.110 *
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692-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights (U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light *1

(  P.415)(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light *1

(  P.415)(yellow)
Brake system warning light *1

(  P.415)
High coolant temperature
warning light *2
(  P.415)
Charging system warning
light *2
(  P.416)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light *2
(  P.416)(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp *1

(  P.416)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp *1

(  P.416)
SRS warning light *1
(  P.416)
Pop Up Hood warning light *1

(  P.417)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light *1
(  P.417)
(Canada)
ABS warning light *1
(  P.417)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light *2
(  P.417) (red)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
(  P.418)(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
(  P.418)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.418)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(  P.418)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights *3
(  P.419)
Tire pressure warning light *1

(  P.419)(orange)
LTA indicator (  P.419)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator *1
(if equipped) (  P.420)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator *1
(if
equipped) (  P.420)
(flashes)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) (  P.420)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator *1
(if
equipped) (  P.421)
(flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light *1
(  P.421)
Slip indicator *1
(  P.421)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.) Parking brake indicator
(  P.422)

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LS500_OM_(U)_1810 *1
: These lights come on when the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer. *2
: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display. *3
: This light illuminates on the center
panel. *4
: F SPORT models: This light comes on
when the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if the lights do
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer. The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.422)(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator *1

(  P.422)
Master warning light *4

(  P.422)
WARNING
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If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine, this could
mean that these systems are not available
to help protect you in an accident, which
could result in death or serious injury.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs. Indicators Turn signal indicator (  P.173)(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator (  P.179)(Canada)
Tail light indicator (  P.179)
Headlight high beam indicator
(  P.180)
AHB indicator (  P.182)
PCS warning light *1, 2

(  P.207, 217)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.244)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator (  P.237)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
(  P.237)
(white)
LTA indicator (  P.231)
(green)
LTA indicator (  P.231)
(orange)
(flashes)
LTA indicator (  P.231)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators *1, 3
(if equipped)
(  P.250, 263)
BSM indicator (if equipped)
(  P.250)

712-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators  Drive mode indicators 
Except F SPORT models
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F SPORT modelsIntuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator *1, 2
(if equipped)
(  P.258)
RCTA OFF indicator *1, 2
(if
equipped) (  P.263)
RCD OFF indicator *2
(if
equipped) (  P.267)
PKSB OFF indicator *1, 2
(if
equipped) (  P.271)(flashes)
Slip indicator *1
(  P.296)
VSC OFF indicator *1, 2

(  P.296)
High mode indicator (if
equipped) (  P.292)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator *4

(  P.164)(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.174)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.174)
Brake hold standby indicator *1

(  P.177)
Brake hold operated indicator *1

(  P.177)
Eco Driving Indicator Light *1

(  P.83)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator *5
(  P.73, 76)
Security indicator *6
(  P.63,
65) (U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indica-
tor *1, 6
(  P.40)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indica-
tor *1, 6
(  P.40)
Snow mode indicator (  P.171)
Normal mode indicator
(  P.289)
Custom mode indicator (if
equipped) (  P.289)
Comfort mode indicator (if
equipped) (  P.289)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.289)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) (  P.289)
Sport S mode indicator (if
equipped) (  P.289)
Sport S+ mode indicator (if
equipped) (  P.289)
Snow mode indicator (  P.171)
Normal mode indicator
(  P.289)
Custom mode indicator
(  P.289)

90 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 Displays the operational status of the
following systems:
 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (  P.225)
 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range (  P.237)Details of content displayed on the
head-up display may differ from that dis-
played on the multi-information display. For
details, refer to the explanation of each sys-
tem.
Pop-up displays for the following sys-
tems will be displayed when necessary. ■
Driving support systems
Displays a warning/suggestion/advice
message or the operating state of a rel-
evant system.
 PCS (Pre-Collision System)
(  P.204, 215)
 FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) (if
equipped) (  P.222)
 Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
(  P.257)
 Parking Support Brake function (for
static objects) (if equipped)
(  P.276)
 Brake Override System (  P.155)
 Drive-Start Control (  P.155)Details of content displayed on the
head-up display may differ from that dis-
played on the multi-information display. For
details, refer to the explanation of each sys-
tem. ■
/ icons
These icons are linked to the
multi-information display
: Master warning icon Displayed when a warn ing message is dis-
played on the multi-information display.
(  P.425)
: Information icon Displayed when a suggestion pop-up dis-
play (  P.86) or advice pop-up display is
displayed on the multi-information display. ■
Warning message
Some warning messages are displayed
when necessary, according to certain
conditions. Details of content displayed on the
head-up display may differ from that dis-
played on the multi-information display. ■
Audio system operation status
Displayed when an audio remote con-
trol switch on the steering wheel is
operated. ■
Hands-free system status
Displayed when the hands-free system
is operated. ■
When a pop-up display is displayed
When a pop-up display is displayed, a cur-
rent display may no long er be displayed. In
this case, the display will return after the
pop-up display disappears.
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Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolu-Driving support system display
area
Pop-up display
Tachometer/Eco Driving Indica-
tor

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Driving Driving .
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ..................... 154
Cargo and luggage ................... 160
Vehicle load limits ...................... 162
Trailer towing ............................... 163
Dinghy towing ............................. 163
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ........... 164
Automatic transmission........... 167
Turn signal lever.......................... 173
Parking brake .............................. 174
Brake Hold.................................... 177
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 179
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
......................................................... 182
Windshield wipers and washer
......................................................... 184
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap...... 189
4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Lexus Safety System + A.......... 191
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ..... 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
A) .................................................. 204
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
2.0)................................................ 215 FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
........................................................ 222
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 225
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range...................... 237
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......... 247
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 250
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
....................................................... 255
Intuitive parking assist ............. 257
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)
function....................................... 263
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
function....................................... 267
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
....................................................... 270
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) ......................... 276
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 282
Parking Support Brake function
(rear pedestrians) .................. 286
Driving mode select switch .. 289
Electronically modulated air sus-
pension ........................................ 291
Driving assist systems.............. 294
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .................... 300