2019 LEXUS LS500H headlight

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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

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Precautions for winter season .. ...................................................................................P.309
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*.................................................P.328
Precautions for car wash ............................................................................................... P.369
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.197
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... P.197
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.459
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.392
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ....................................................P.392, 464
Winter tires/tire chains ..................................................................................................P.309
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.392
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .439
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P. 382
Opening ........................................................................................................................ .......P.382
Engine compartment cover .........................................................................................P.385
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .........P.460
Coping with overheating ...............................................................................................P.450
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.434
Headlights/cornering lights ................................................................................ P.187
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.187
Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.182
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.187
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control ....................................................................................................P. 302
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.187
Back-up lights
Changing the shift position to R....................................................................................P.176
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.187
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.414)
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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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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)

952-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
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 power 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 opened after the power
switch is turned off, this suggestion mes-
sage will not be displayed.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.479)
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,
ensure that the hybrid system is operat-
ing while setting up the display features.
Suggestion function

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Before driving
The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off
When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the power switch is turned to ON
mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)
■To prevent sensor error
To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them.
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror
while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the
vehicle and cause an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury.
Anti-glare function
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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

1874-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
4-3.Operating the lights and wipers
Operating the switch turns on
the lights as follows: U.S.A.
Canada
1 The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate, instrument panel
lights, and daytime running lights
( P.187) turn on.
2 The headlights and all lights
listed above (except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
3 The headlights, daytime run-
ning lights ( P.187) and all the lights listed above turn on and off
automatically.
4 (U.S.A.) Off
(Canada) The daytime run-
ning lights turn on. ( P.187)■AUTO mode can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Daytime running light system
●The daytime running lights illuminate
using the same lights as the parking lights
and illuminate brighter than the parking
lights.
●To make your vehicle more visible to
other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automati-
cally when all of the following conditions
are met. (The daytime running lights are
not designed for use at night.)
• The hybrid system is operating
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the (Can-
ada only), or
* position
*: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain on after
they illuminate, even if the parking brake is
set again.
●For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights
can be turned off by operating the switch.
●Compared to turning on the headlights,
the daytime running light system offers
greater durability and consumes less
electricity, so it can help improve fuel
economy.
■Headlight control sensor
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
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