2021 LEXUS LS500 brake

722-1. Instrument cluster
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.
The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
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 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.185)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.190)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.190)
Headlight high beam indicator
(  P.192)
AHB indicator ( P.193)
PCS warning light
*1, 2 (  P.218,
230)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.254)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.254)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
(  P.254)
(white)
LTA indicator ( P.244)
(green)
LTA indicator ( P.244)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA indicator ( P.244)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
*1, 3 (if equipped)
(  P.264, 277)
BSM OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.264)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1, 2(if equipped)
(  P.273)
RCTA OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.277)
RCD OFF indicator
*2 (if
equipped) ( P.281)
PKSB OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.285)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.305)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.306)
High mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.302)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator
*4
(  P.174)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.186)

732-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
*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 comes on when the system is turned off.
*3: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-infor- mation display.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.186)
Brake hold standby indicator
*1
(  P.188)
Brake hold operated indicator
*1
(  P.188)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
*1
(  P.85)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*5 (  P.75, 78)
Security indicator
*6 (  P.64,
66)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 6 ( P.40)
Snow mode indicator ( P.182)
Normal mode indicator
(  P.299)
Custom mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Comfort mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.299)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Sport S mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Sport S+ mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Snow mode indicator ( P.182)
Normal mode indicator
(  P.299)
Custom mode indicator
(  P.299)
Comfort mode indicator
(  P.299)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.299)
Sport S mode indicator
(  P.299)
Sport S+ mode indicator
(  P.299)

862-1. Instrument cluster
Zone of Eco driving
■Boost gauge
Displays the boost pressure. The dis-
play will change color if the specified
pressure is exceeded.
This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on factors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.
■G-force (F SPORT models)
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle. Also displays, around the periph-
ery of the G-force display, the left and
right steering amount, accelerator
pedal input, and brake fluid pressure.
Acceleration G-force on the vehi-
cle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Record of the maximum G-forces
Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Steering amount
This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on factors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual condition of the vehicle.

Resetting the record of maximum
G-forces
Press and hold of the meter control
switch to reset the record.
Peak hold function
If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are
generated, the G-forc e value display will
turn amber and be held for 2 seconds.
■Gear Position (F SPORT models)
Displays the current shift range or gear
position when the shift position is in D
or M.
■Units (F SPORT models)
The units of measure used can be
changed while driving.
Unlike the units sett ing performed on the
settings display, th e units setting per-
formed on the drive information display
can be changed while driving.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:
●The shift position is in any position other
than D.
●A paddle shift swit ch is operated.
●The driving mode is set to sport mode.
●The driving mode is set to custom mode
and the powertrain control is set to power
( P.299)
●Snow mode is selected.
●The vehicle speed is approximately 80
mph (130 km/h) or higher.
Select to display the following naviga-
D
A
B
C
D
E
FNavigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)

922-1. Instrument cluster
Displays the operational status of the
following systems:
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
( P.238)
 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ( P.254)
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.215, 227)
 FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) (if
equipped) ( P.235)
 Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
( P.272)
 Parking Support Brake function (for
static objects) (if equipped)
( P.288)
 Brake Override System ( P.165)
 Drive-Start Control ( P.170)
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.436)
: Information icon
Displayed when a suggestion pop-up dis-
play ( P.88) 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.
Driving support system display
area
Pop-up display

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Driving
Driving
.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 164
Cargo and luggage ................... 170
Vehicle load limits ...................... 172
Trailer towing ............................... 173
Dinghy towing ............................. 173
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ........... 174
Automatic transmission........... 178
Turn signal lever.......................... 185
Parking brake .............................. 186
Brake Hold.................................... 188
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 190
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ......................................................... 193
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 196
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap..... 200
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + A........ 202
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 .... 209
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System +
A) ................................................... 215
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (vehi- cles with Lexus Safety System +
2.0)............................................... 227FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert)
....................................................... 235
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 238
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........... 251
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range...................... 254
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 264
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ......................................................... 271
Intuitive parking assist .............. 272
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function....................................... 277
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function........................................ 281
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ....................................................... 284
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................... 288
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 293
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) .................. 296
Driving mode select switch .. 299
Electronically modulated air sus- pension ........................................ 301
Driving assist systems.............. 304
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .................... 309

1644-1. Before driving
4-1.Before driving
■Starting the engine
 P.174
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift position to D.
(P.178)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows D.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
(P.186)
3 Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift posi-
tion to P. ( P.180)
■Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal to stop the vehicle
completely.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
(P.186)
3 Shift the shift position to P.
(P.180)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P and the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.
4 Press the engine switch to stop the
engine.
5 Slowly release the brake pedal.
6 Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
■Starting off on a steep uphill
1 Make sure that the parking brake is
set and shift the shift position to D.
2 Gently depress the accelerator
pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because
visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road
will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of wa ter between the tires
and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating prop-
erly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine
speed may become high while driving. This
is due to automatic up-shifting control or
down-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden
acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill
or downhill
●When the accelerato r pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is depressed
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure

1654-1. Before driving
4
Driving
■Restraining the engine output (Brake
Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals
are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display while the sys-
tem is operating.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing
the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type park-
ing brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes
periodically or whenev er the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your
Lexus dealer perform the bedding down
operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
tion laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. ( P.457)
■Idling time before engine stop
To prevent damage to the turbocharger,
allow the engine to id le immediately after
high-speed driving or hill climbing.
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city drivingNot neces-
sary
High-speed driving (Con-stant speed of approx. 62
mph [100km/h])Not neces- sary
Steep hill driving or continu-ous driving at 62 mph (100 km/h) or more (race track driving etc.)Approxi-mately 1 minute
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine run-
ning. This prevents the vehicle from
creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with
the location of the brake and accelera-
tor pedals to avoid depressing the
wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelera- tor pedal instead of the brake pedal
will result in sudden acceleration that
may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to
operate the pedals properly.
• 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 emer gency, resulting in
an accident.
Driving conditionIdling time

1664-1. Before driving
WARNING
●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.
●Vehicles without Lexus Safety System
+ A: During normal driving, do not turn
off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be
lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull
over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emer-
gency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way:
P.418
●Vehicles with Lexus Safety System + A:
During normal driving, do not turn off
the engine. Turning the engine 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 difficult 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.418
●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.178)
●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 cause the engine to stall
or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident
or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift position to P while
the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.