2020 LEXUS LS500 high beam

1854-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
■Switching to the low beams
Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.
The AHB indicator will turn off.
Press the switch to activate the Automatic
High Beam system again.
■Switching to the high beams
Push the lever away from you.
The AHB indicator will turn off and the
high beam indicator will turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to acti-
vate the Automatic High Beam system.
■Switching to the high beams temporarily
The high beams are turned on while the
lever is pulled toward you. Returning the
lever to its original position turns the low
beams on. A while after the low beams are
turned on, the Automatic High Beam sys-
tem will be activated again.
Operate the lever operates the
wipers or washer as follows. When
is selected, the wipers will operate
automatically when the sensor detects
falling rain. The system automatically
adjusts wiper timing in accordance
with rain volume and vehicle speed.
Turning the high beams on/off
manuallyWindshield wipers and
w
asher
Operating the lever can switch
between automatic operation and
manual operation, or can use the
washer.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may dam-
age the windshield.
Operating the wiper lever

1924-5. Using the driving support systems
4-5.Using the driving support systems
*: If equipped
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System + A)
 P.205
■FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
 P.223
■LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
 P.226
■AHB (Automatic High Beam)
 P.183
■RSA (Road Sign Assist)*
*: If equipped
P.238
■Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
 P.241 Four types of sensors, located behind
the front grille, front bumper, rear
bumper and windshield, detect infor-
mation necessary to operate the drive
assist systems.

Front
Front radar sensor
Front side radar sensors
Front camera
 Rear
Rear side radar sensors ( P.251)
Lexus Safety System + A*
The Lexus Safety System + A con-
sists of the following drive assist sys-
tems and contributes to a safe and
comfortable driving experience:
Drive assist system
WARNING
■Lexus Safety System + A
The Lexus Safety System + A is designed
to operate under the assumption that the
driver will drive safely, and is designed to
help reduce the impact to the occupants
and the vehicle in the case of a collision
or assist the driver in normal driving con-
ditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recog-
nition accuracy and control performance
that this system can provide, do not
overly rely on this system. The driver is
always responsible for paying attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving
safely.
Sensors
A
B
C

1994-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
*: If equipped
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi-
cles with Lexus Safety System +
2.0)
 P.216
■LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
 P.226
■AHB (Automatic High Beam)
 P.183
■RSA (Road Sign Assist)*
P.238
*: If equipped
■Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
 P.241 Two types of sensors, located behind
the front grille and windshield, detect
information necessary to operate the
drive assist systems.
Radar sensor
Front camera
Lexus Safety System + 2.0*
The Lexus Safety System + 2.0 con-
sists of the following drive assist sys-
tems and contributes to a safe and
comfortable driving experience:
Driving assist system
WARNING
■Lexus Safety System + 2.0
The Lexus Safety System + 2.0 is
designed to operate under the assump-
tion that the driver w ill drive safely, and is
designed to help reduce the impact to
the occupants and the vehicle in the case
of a collision or assist the driver in normal
driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recog-
nition accuracy and control performance
that this system can provide, do not
overly rely on this system. The driver is
always responsible for paying attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving
safely.
Sensors
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the radar sen-
sor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not
operate properly, possibly leading to an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
A
B

4317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
In some situations, the master warning light and warning buzzer may not oper-
ate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning
message.
 If a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning message is
displayed, take corrective actio n according to the warning light. ( P.419)
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehi-
cle specifications.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check the level
of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a
level surface and check to see if the mes-
sage disappears.
■If “Engine Stoppe d Steering Power
Low” is displayed
This message is displa yed if the engine is
stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel
firmly and operate it using more force than
usual.
■If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery”
is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic
power off function. Next time when starting
the engine, increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain that level for approxi-
mately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.
■If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
●The LED headlight system
●AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
●The automatic headlight leveling system
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable
See Owner's Manual” is displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system is suspended tem-
porarily or until the problem shown in the
message is re solved. (causes and coping
methods: P.197, 203)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system cannot be used
temporarily. Use the system when it
Comes onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electri-
cal components, their cond ition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has
been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to
perform an operation correctly
Warning buzzer*Warning

4327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
becomes available again.
■If “Front Camera Unavailable” or “Front
Camera Unavailable See Owner's
Manual” is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.197, 203, 425)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played
Indicates that all maintenance according to
the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the message has been
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P.368)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message ha s been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.368)
*: Refer to the separa te “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil an d change it if neces-
sary. After changing th e engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( P.381)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, make sure to reset the message.
(  P.381)
■If “Shift System Malfunction Driving
Unavailable” is displayed
There is a malfunction in the shift control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for
the shift lever operation is displayed
To prevent the shift le ver from being oper-
ated incorrectly or the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly, a message that requires shift-
ing the shift position may be displayed on
the multi-information display. In that case,
follow the instruction of the message and
shift the shift position.
■If a message that indicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for
referring to Owner’ s Manual is dis-
played
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display,
follow the instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.444)
•“Battery Low” ( P.439)
• “Transmission Fluid Temp High” ( P.169)
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-info rmation display, it
may indicate a malf unction. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer

499Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............................... 402
Front automatic air conditioning system........................................................................... 317
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW)................................................. 324
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 323
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......................................................................... 327
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 297 Warning light ................................................. 421
Active stabilizer suspension system .... 298
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .182
Adaptive Variable Suspension System298
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .182
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ................ 183
Air conditioning filter ................................. 402
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 402
Front automatic air conditioning system........................................................................... 317
Front seat concentr ated airflow mode
(S-FLOW)................................................. 324
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 323
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......................................................................... 327
Airbags Airbag operating conditions..................... 31
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 34
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions ...................................................................32
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 34
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
General airbag precautions ................... 34
Locations of airbags.................................... 29
Modification and disposal of airbags . 36
Side airbag operating conditions ..........32
Side airbag precautions ............................ 34 Side and curtain shie
ld airbags operating
conditions ...................................................... 32
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 34
SRS airbags...................................................... 29
SRS warning light.......................................420
Alarm ................................................................... 65 Warning buzzer .......................................... 419
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 55
Antennas (smart acc ess system with
push-button start)..........................................111
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 297 Warning light .................................................421
Approach warning.......................................247
Armrest............................................................ 347
Assist grips ..................................................... 347
Audio system-linked display ...................... 85
Automatic headlight leveling system ..... 181
Automatic High Beam ............................... 183
Automatic light control system............... 180
Automatic transmission ..............................169 M mode ............................................................174
Paddle shift switches ........................173, 174
Snow mode..................................................... 172
Auxiliary boxes .................................. 342, 344
Average fuel economy................................. 82
Average vehicle speed ................................ 82
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Battery Battery checking ....................................... 385
If the battery is discharged ....................439
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 303
Warning light ...............................................420
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM).........................251
Boost gauge...................................................... 84
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 178
Fluid...................................................... 383, 455

503Alphabetical Index
Front side marker lightLight switch .................................................... 180
Replacing light bulbs............................... 408
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............................... 408
Turn signal lever ........................................... 175
Fuel Capacity ...........................................................451
Fuel gauge ............................................... 73, 76
Fuel pump shut off system ..................... 418
Information ....................................................459
Refueling ......................................................... 190
Type....................................................................451
Warning light ............................................... 422
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 82
Current fuel consumption........................ 82
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened......................................................................... 436
Refueling ......................................................... 190
Fuel gauge ..................................................73, 76
Fuel pump shut off system......................... 418
Fuses ................................................................. 405
G
Garage door opener ................................. 354
Gauges ........................................................73, 76
Gear Position................................................... 84
G-force............................................................... 84
Glove box ....................................................... 339
Glove box light ............................................. 340
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid ...................107
Head restraints ...............................................135
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)...........................................................................182
Automatic High Beam system............. 183
Light switch .................................................... 180 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 408
Head-up display.............................................. 87 Driving information display area ........... 87
Driving support system display area ..90
Eco Driving Indicator....................................91
HUD (Head-up display) switch ............89
Navigation system-linked display ........ 87
Pop-up display ...............................................90
Settings...............................................................89
Heated steering wheel .............................. 330
Heaters Front automatic air conditioning system............................................................................317
Heated steering wheel ........................... 330
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 318
Rear automatic air conditioning system
.......................................................................... 327
Seat heaters ................................................. 330
Height control Electronically modulated air suspension..........................................................................295
Hill-start assist control ............................... 298
Hood Open................................................................375
Pop Up Hood................................................. 37
Hooks Coat hooks ................................................... 347
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 22
Horn ....................................................................139
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 89
I
I/M test ............................................................ 372
Identification Engine............................................................... 451
Vehicle ........................................................... 450
Ignition switch (engine switch).................165 Auto power off function........................... 168
Changing the engine switch modes . 168
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................. 410
Indicators ........................................................... 70

504Alphabetical Index
InitializationItems to initialize .........................................484
Maintenance .....................................368, 381
Power windows............................................ 143
Tire pressure warning system ............. 392
Inside door handle lights .......................... 334
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 140
Instrument panel light control ........... 75, 79
Intercooler...................................................... 383
Intercooler coolant Capacity ......................................................... 453
Checking ....................................................... 382
Interior lights.................................................. 334 Front interior light ...................................... 334
Rear interior light ....................................... 334
Intuitive parking assist..................... 257, 259 Function .......................................................... 259
Warning message........................... 261, 277
J
JackPositioning a floor jack............................ 375
Jam protection function Electronic roof sunshade........................ 150
Moon roof .......................................................146
Panoramic moon roof.............................. 150
Power trunk opener and closer .......... 109
Power windows............................................ 143
Rear door sunshade ............................... 350
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ..................................................................... 111
Wireless remote control........................... 98
Keys Battery-saving function ..............................112
Electronic key ................................................. 96
Engine switch................................................ 165
If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 437 If you lose your keys .................................436
Key number plate .........................................96
Keyless entry .......................................... 100, 111
Mechanical key .............................................. 96
Replacing the battery .............................. 403
Warning buzzer ............................................ 112
Wireless remote control ...........................98
Knee airbags .................................................... 29
L
Lane change assist function .................... 226
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Operation ...................................................... 226
Warning messages...................................238
Language (multi-information display) ... 85
LATCH anchors ............................................. 53
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .......................................................................... 298
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .................................375
Hood lock release lever .........................375
Internal trunk release lever..................... 109
Shift lever ......................................................... 169
Turn signal lever ...........................................175
Wiper lever .................................................... 185
Lexus climate concierge ............................315
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH) .......................................................................... 298
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 58
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............. 183
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................241
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................... 226
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ..................216
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..........................238
Lexus Safety System + A AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............. 183
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................... 238, 241
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)...... 223
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................... 226