2019 LEXUS LS500H brake light

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Vehicle load limits ......................... 168
Trailer towing .................................. 168
Dinghy towing ................................ 169
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............... 170
EV drive mode ............................... 174
Hybrid transmission ..................... 176
Turn signal lever............................. 182
Parking brake ................................. 183
Brake Hold....................................... 185
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 187
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................................................ 190
Windshield wipers and washer ............................................................ 192
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 197
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + A............ 199
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ....... 206
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System +
A) ...................................................... 212
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System +
2.0).................................................. 223
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................................... 230
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)........ 233
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range......................... 245
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 255
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 258
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........................................................... 263Intuitive parking assist ................
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RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function............................................ 271
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function.......................................... 275
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .......................................................... 278
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ............................ 284
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ......... 290
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ..................... 294
Driving mode select switch ..... 297
Electronically modulated air sus- pension .......................................... 298
Driving assist systems ................ 302
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....... 307
Winter driving tips ....................... 309
5-1. Remote Touch/Display Remote Touch.................................314
Center Display............................... 316
Rear Multi Operation Panel .... 318
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge.......... 321
5-3. Using the ai

r conditioning system
and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 323
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 334
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 337
5Interior features

15Pictorial index
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Parking brake switch .............................................................................................P.183
Applying/releasing the parking brake...................................................................... P.183
Precautions for winter season .. .................................................................................... P.310
Warning buzzer/messages.......................................................................................... P.434
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................P.182
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.187
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lig hts/daytime running lights
............................................................................................................................... .................... P.187
AHB (Automatic High Beam)............................ .......................................................... P.190
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.192
Usage.......................................................................................................................... .............P.192
Adding washer fluid .........................................................................................................P.3 89
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.434
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................... P.416
Hood lock release lever ...................................................................................... P.382
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch................................ ......................P.150
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.150
Driving position memory .................................................................................................P.142
Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.323
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.323
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.323
Audio system
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Brake hold switch ....................................................................................................P.185
Trunk opener main switch .................................................................................... P.122
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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311-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Driver’s seat position sensor
Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Front impact sensors
Pop Up Hood computer assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on the US
motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU)
controls airbag deployment based on information obtained from the sensors etc.
shown in the system components diagram above. This information includes crash
severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbags with no n-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of
the occupants.
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may
be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the
extremely high speed deployment (infla-
tion) by hot gases.
●A loud noise and white powder will be
emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering
wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the seats, parts of the front and
rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot
for several minutes. The airbag itself may
also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●The hybrid system will be stopped and
fuel supply to the engine will be stopped.
(  P.69)
●All of the doors will be unlocked.
( P.113)
●The brakes and stop lights will be con-
trolled automatically. ( P.302)
●The interior lights will turn on automati-
cally. ( P.343)
●The emergency flashers will be turned on
automatically. ( P.416)
●For Lexus Enform Safety Connect sub-
scribers, if any of the following situations
occur, the system is designed to send an
emergency call to the response center,
notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” but-
ton) and an agent will attempt to speak
with the occupants to ascertain the level
of emergency and assistance required. If
the occupants are unable to communi-
cate, the agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency and helps to dis-
patch the necessary emergency services.
(
 P.58)
• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe rear-end collision.
■PCS-linked SRS airbag deployment
control (vehicles with Lexus Safety Sys-
tem + A)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) deter-
mines that the possibility of a side collision is
high, the SRS side and curtain shield air-
bags will be prepared to operate.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS
front airbags/SRS seat cushion airbags)
●The SRS front airbags and SRS seat cush-
ion airbags will deploy in the event of an
impact that exceed s the set threshold
level (the level of fo rce corresponding to
an approximately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30
km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall
that does not move or deform).
However, this threshol d velocity will be
considerably higher in the following situa-
tions:
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772-1. 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.424)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.424)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.424)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.424)
Hybrid system overheat warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.425 )
Charging system warning
light
*2 (  P.425)
Low traction battery warning
light
*2 (  P.425 )
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.425)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.426)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.426)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.426)
Pop Up Hood warning light
*1
(  P.426)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.426)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.426)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light
*2 ( P.427)
(red)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.427)
(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.427)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.427)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(  P.427)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights
*3 (  P.428)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.428)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.429)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1 ( P.429)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*1
(  P.429)
(flashes)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) ( P.429)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1
(  P.430)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.430)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.430)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.431)

782-1. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, 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 power switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the hybrid system is on, 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 vehicle 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.431)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator*1
(  P.431)
Master warning light
*4
(  P.431)
WARNING
■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 hybrid system, this
could mean that these systems are not
available to help pr otect you in an acci-
dent, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator ( P.182)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.187)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.187)
Headlight high beam indicator
(  P.188)
AHB indicator ( P.190)
PCS warning light
*1, 2 (  P.215,
225)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.252)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.245)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
(  P.245)
(white)
LTA indicator ( P.239)
(green)
LTA indicator ( P.239)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA indicator ( P.239)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
*1, 3 (  P.258, 271)
BSM indicator ( P.258)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1, 2 (  P.266)

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Driving
Driving
.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 160
Cargo and luggage ................... 166
Vehicle load limits ...................... 168
Trailer towing ............................... 168
Dinghy towing ............................. 169
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............ 170
EV drive mode ............................ 174
Hybrid transmission .................. 176
Turn signal lever.......................... 182
Parking brake .............................. 183
Brake Hold.................................... 185
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 187
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ......................................................... 190
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 192
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...... 197
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + A......... 199
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 .... 206
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System +
A) ................................................... 212
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System +
2.0)............................................... 223FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
....................................................... 230
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 233
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range...................... 245
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......... 255
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 258
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ....................................................... 263
Intuitive parking assist ............. 265
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function......................................... 271
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function....................................... 275
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ....................................................... 278
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................... 284
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 290
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) .................. 294
Driving mode select switch .. 297
Electronically modulated air sus- pension ....................................... 298
Driving assist systems.............. 302
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 307
Winter driving tips .................... 309

1624-1. Before driving
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• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle
only slightly. This allows you to depress
the brake and accelerator pedals
properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal
using your left foot may delay
response in an emergency, resulting in
an accident.
●The driver should pay extra attention
to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor
(traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge
the vehicle’s movement. Even with the
vehicle proximity notification system
activate, drive with care as pedestrians
in the vicinity may still not notice the
vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop
the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases
can be extremely hot. These hot parts
may cause a fire if there is any flamma-
ble material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off
the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause
loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering
will be lost. This will make it more diffi-
cult to steer smoothly, so you should
pull over and stop the vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if
it becomes impossible to stop the vehi-
cle in the normal way: P.416
●Use engine braking (downshift) to
maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may
cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P.176)
●Do not adjust the positions of the
steering wheel, the seat, or the inside
or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●Always check that all passengers’
arms, heads or other parts of their
body are not outside the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140
km/h) unless your vehicle has
high-speed capability tires. Driving
over 85 mph (140 km /h) may result in
tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your
vehicle are high-speed capability tires
or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and
steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehi-
cle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking
due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly
depress the brake pedal to make sure
that the brakes are functioning prop-
erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning properly. If the
brakes on only one side are wet and
not functioning properly, steering con-
trol may be affected.
■When shifting the shift position
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward
while a forward driving position is
selected, or roll forw ard while the shift
position is in R.
Doing so may result in an accident or
damage to the vehicle.

1644-1. Before driving
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■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters,
spray cans, or soft drink cans in the
vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plas-
tic material of glasses to deform or
crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior
of the vehicle, and may also cause a
short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical
components.
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the
vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the
floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is
adjusted, causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to the
windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on
the instrument pane l or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act
as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
●Do not leave a door or window open if
the curved glass is coated with a met-
allized film such as a silver-colored
one. Reflected sunlight may cause the
glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
●Always apply the parking brake, shift
the shift position to P, stop the hybrid
system and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
while the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while
the “READY” indicator is illuminated
or immediately after turning the hybrid
system off.
Doing so may cause burns.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. Other-
wise, if you accident ally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal,
this could cause an accident or fire due
to hybrid system overheating. Addition-
ally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may col-
lect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive more
cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the
brakes are wet, and this may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently
than the other side. Also, the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehi-
cle.
●If the electronically controlled brake
system does not operate, do not follow
other vehicles closely and avoid hills or
sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but
the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-
ing distance will in crease. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
●The brake system consists of 2 or more
individual hydraulic systems; if one of
the systems fails, the other(s) will still
operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than
usual and the braking distance will
increase. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
■If the vehicle becomes stuck
Do not spin the wheels excessively when
a driven wheel is up in the air, or the vehi-
cle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may
damage the driveline components or
propel the vehicle forward or backward,
causing an accident.