2021 LEXUS LS500 warning light

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
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Warning lights and indicators........................................................... 70
Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models) ........................ 75
Gauges and meters (F SPORT models) .......................................... 78
Multi-information display.......... 82
Head-up display ........................... 89
Fuel consumption information ........................................................... 93

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For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the 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.
*1: These lights come on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.427)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.427)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.427)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.427)
Charging system warning
light
*2 (  P.428)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.428)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.428)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.428)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.428)
Pop Up Hood warning light
*1
(  P.429)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.429)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.429)
Inappropriate pedal operation
warning light
*2 (  P.429)
(red)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.430)
(yellow)
Electric power st eering system
warning light
*1 (  P.430)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.430)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt re minder light
(  P.430)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(except F SPORT mod-
els) ( P.431)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights (F SPORT mod-
els) ( P.431)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.431)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.431)
(flashes)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) ( P.432)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.432)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.432)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.433)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.433)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator*1
(  P.433)

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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)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will displayed when a warning
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1 Darker
2 Brighter
■Brightness of the meters (day mode and
night mode)
The brightness of th e meters changes
between day mode and night mode.
●Day mode: When the tail lights are off or
when the tail lights are on but the sur-
rounding area is bright
●Night mode: When the tail lights are on
and the surrounding area is dark
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
 Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
■Pop-up display
The distance until the next engine oil
change will displayed when a warning
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1 Darker
2 Brighter
■Brightness of the meters (day mode and
night mode)
The brightness of the meters changes
between day mode and night mode.
●Day mode: When the tail lights are off or
WARNING
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and
its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the
engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.449)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

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when the tail lights are on but the sur-
rounding area is bright
●Night mode: When the tail lights are on
and the surrounding area is dark
The display can be switched between
the center and side positions.
■Display (except F SPORT models)
By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information display, a variety of
driving-related information can be dis-
played. The multi-information display
can also be used to change display set-
tings and other vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.
■Display (F SPORT models)
Main meter in center position
The multi-informatio n display presents
the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related information.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.
Changing the main meter loca-
tion
Multi-information display
Display and menu icons

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Main meter moved to the right
By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information display, a variety of
driving-related information can be dis-
played. The multi-information display
can also be used to change display set-
tings and other vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.
■Menu icons
The menu icons will be displayed by
pressing or of the meter con-
trol switch.
F SPORT models: The menu icons can be
displayed when the main meter is moved to
the right.
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light sp ots may appear on the
display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal disp lays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.
The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.
Driving information display
(  P.84)
Navigation syst em-linked dis-
play (if equipped) ( P.86)
Audio system-linked display
( P.87)
Driving support system infor-
mation display ( P.87)
Warning message display
(  P.436)
Settings display ( P.87)
WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
●When operating the multi-information
display while driving, pay extra atten-
tion to the safety of the area around the
vehicle.
●Do not look continuously at the
multi-information display while driving
as you may fail to see pedestrians,
objects on the road, etc. ahead of the
vehicle.
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
 P.76, 80
Changing the meter display