2020 LEXUS LS500 cruise control

2474-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
When your vehicle is too close to a
vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic
deceleration via the cruise control is
not possible, the display will flash and
the buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
An example of this would be if another
driver cuts in front of you while you are
following a vehicle. Depress the brake
pedal to ensure an appropriate vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance.
■Warnings may not occur when
In the following instances, warnings
may not occur even when the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance is small.
 When the speed of the preceding
vehicle matches or exceeds your
vehicle speed
 When the preceding vehicle is trav-
eling at an extremely slow speed
 Immediately after the cruise control
speed was set
 When depressing the accelerator
pedal While driving in vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, this function will
reduce the vehicle speed, if it is deter-
mined to be necessary.
■Function operation
When the steering wheel begins to be
turned, the vehicle speed will begin
being reduced. When the steering
wheel is returned to the center posi-
tion, the vehicle speed reduction will
end.
Depending on the situation, the vehicle
speed will then return to the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode
set speed.
In situations where vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control needs to operate, such as
when a preceding vehicle cuts in front of
your vehicle, the curve speed reduction
function will be canceled.
■Operation display
Displayed when the vehicle speed is
being reduced.
When the vehicle speed reduction ends,
the display will disappear.
Approach warning (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)Curve speed reduction function
(vehicles with Lexus Safety Sys-
tem + A)

2484-5. Using the driving support systems
■Changing the settings of the curve
speed reduction function
The curve speed reduction function
can be enabled/disabled and the vehi-
cle speed reduction strength can be
adjusted.
Press the or meter control
switch to select . Press or
to select “Curve Speed Reduction” or
“Curve Spd. Reduction” and then press .
Each time is pressed, the setting
changes as follows:
“High”: The vehicle speed is strongly
reduced when the function operates.
“Low”: The vehicle speed is weakly
reduced when the function operates.
“OFF”: The function is disabled.
When constant speed control mode is
selected, your vehicle will maintain a
set speed without controlling the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance. Select this
mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode does not function
correctly due to a dirty radar, etc.
1With the cruise control off, press
and hold the cruise control main
switch for 1.5 seconds or more.
Immediately after the switch is pressed, the
dynamic radar cruise control indicator will
come on. Afterwards, it switches to the
cruise control indicator.
Switching to constant speed control mode
is only possible when operating the switch with the cruise control off.
2
Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (at or above
approximately 20 mph [30 km/h])
and press the “-SET” switch to set
the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will come
on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
switch is released becomes the set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting: P.245
Canceling and resuming the speed setting:
 P.246
■Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range can be set when
●The shift position is in D.
●The desired set spee d can be set when
the vehicle speed is approximately 20
mph (30 km/h) or more.
(However, when the vehicle speed is set
while driving at belo w approximately 20
mph [30 km/h], the se t speed will be set
to approximately 20 mph [30 km/h].)
Selecting constant speed con-
trol mode

2494-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle
speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the
accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes. However, during vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the
vehicle speed may decrease below the set
speed in order to maintain the distance to
the preceding vehicle.
■When the vehicle stops while follow-up
cruising
●Pressing the “+RES” switch while the
vehicle ahead stops w ill resume follow-up
cruising if the vehicle ahead starts off
within approximately 3 seconds after the
switch is pressed.
●If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 sec-
onds after your vehicle stops, follow-up
cruising will be resumed.
■Automatic cancelation of vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle dist ance control mode is
automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations.
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
●When snow mode is set.
●The sensor cannot detect correctly
because it is covered in some way.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.
●The parking brake is operated.
●The vehicle is stopped by system control
on a steep incline.
●The following are detected when the
vehicle has been stopped by system con-
trol:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3 minutes.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
is automatically canceled for any reasons
other than the above, there may be a mal-
function in the system . Contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Automatic cancelation of constant
speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled in the following situations:
●Actual vehicle speed is more than
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the set vehicle speed.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-
mately 20 mph (30 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.
If constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled for any reasons other than
the above, there may be a malfunction in the
system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Situations in which the curve speed
reduction function may not operate
(vehicles with Lexus Safety System + A)
In situations such as the following, the curve
speed reduction function may not operate:
●When the vehicle is being driven around
a gentle curve
●When the accelerato r pedal is being
depressed
●When the vehicle is being driven around
an extremely short curve
■Brake operation
A brake operation sound may be heard and
the brake pedal response may change, but
these are not malfunctions.
■Warning messages and buzzers for
dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution while driv-
ing. If a warning messa ge is shown on the
multi-information displa y, read the message
and follow the instructions.( P.197, 203,
429)
■When the sensor may not be correctly
detecting the vehicle ahead
In the case of the fo llowing and depending

4317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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

500Alphabetical Index
Parking brake ................................................ 176
Warning light .................................................419
Brake assist .................................................... 297
Break-in tips.................................................... 155
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........75, 79
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).........................251
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)......................................................................... 237
C
Card key ............................................................ 96
Care Aluminum wheels ...................................... 362
Exterior ........................................................... 362
Interior .............................................................365
Seat belts........................................................365
Cargo capacity...............................................163
Cargo net ....................................................... 343
Center Display .............................................. 310
Chains .............................................................. 304
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 49
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Battery precautions ..................... 385, 443
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................330
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................ 147
Panoramic moon roof precautions ..... 151 Power window lock switch .................... 145
Power window precautions ...................144
Rear door child-protectors ................... 103
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions .............................................................. 404
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Trunk precautions....................................... 104
Child-protectors........................................... 103
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ......................................362
Exterior............................................................362
Interior ............................................................ 365
Radar sensor .......................................193, 199
Seat belts ....................................................... 365
Clock ................................................73, 76, 348
Clock light ...................................................... 334
Coat hooks..................................................... 347
Coin holder .................................................... 340
Condenser ..................................................... 383
Console box ....................................................341
Consumption screen ...................................... 91
Cooling system............................................. 382 Engine overheating................................... 444
Cornering lights .............................................182
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................... 238, 241
Cup holders ................................................... 340
Current fuel consumption .......................... 82
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features .............................. 470
D
Daytime running light system .................. 180
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors...................... 318
Rear window ................................................. 318
Windshield ..................................................... 318
Differential Front differential oil............. .......................454
Rear differential oil......... ..................... ...... 455

501Alphabetical Index
Dimension ...................................................... 450
Dinghy towing.................................................164
DisplayCenter Display............................................. 310
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................ 241
Head-up display ........................................... 87
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 259
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 232
Multi-information display ..........................80
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ..............................................289
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 270
RCTA .............................................................. 266
Warning message..................................... 429
Distance until next engine oil change ...74, 79
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 369
Door courtesy lights ................................... 334
Door lock Doors................................................................ 100
Smart access system with push-button start ..................................................................... 111
Wireless remote control........................... 98
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ........................................................... 104
Door closer ................................................... 103
Door glasses ..................................................143
Door lock........................................................ 100
Open door warning bu zzer ........ 101, 103
Outside rear view mirrors ........................141
Rear door child-protectors ................... 103
Drive distance .................................................. 82
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 82
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory........................ 130
Memory recall function ............................133
Power easy access system .................... 130
Drive-start control ....................................... 155
Driving Break-in tips .................................................. 155 Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving mode select switch .................. 292
Procedures .................................................... 154
Winter drive tips ........................................ 303
Driving information disp lay ........................ 82
Driving position memory........................... 130 Memory recall function............................ 133
Power easy access system .................... 130
Driving range ................................................... 82
Driving support system information display ............................................................................. 85
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 298
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................. 238, 241Warning message ..................................... 249
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 298
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 297
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 83, 91
Eco Driving Indicator Light ........................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ..................................................... 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 298 Warning light ............................................... 422
Electronic key .................................................. 96 Battery-saving function.............................. 112
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 437
Replacing the battery .............................. 403
Electronic roof sunshade Jam protection function ........................... 150
Operation ....................................................... 148
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 297
Electronically modulated air suspension .......................................................................... 294
Emergency flashers ..................................... 410
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.................... 419
If a warning light turns on........................ 419

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