2021 LEXUS LS500H brake

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AHB (Automatic High Beam)........................................................................................................ 41
Audio System
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Audio control screen ........................................................................................................... ......... 61
Selecting an audio source ...................................................................................................... ..... 61
Steering switch operation ...................................................................................................... .... 62
Radio ...................................................................................................................................................63
CD........................................................................................................................................................ 64
DVD ....................................................................................................................................................65
iPod/iPhone (Apple CarPlay).................................................................................................. 66
Android Auto ................................................................................................................... ............... 67
Brake Hold .............................................................................................................................................35
Center Display ............................................................................................................................... ......48
Digital Rearview Mirror .................................................................................................................. 24
Door Locks .............................................................................................................................................93
Driving Mode Select Switch ..........................................................................................................45
Driving Position Memory ................................................................................................................ 22
Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen .................................................................................... 51
EV Drive Mode .................................................................................................................................... 27
Floor Mat Installation ...........................................................................................................................11
Front Automatic Air Conditioning System
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Control panel .................................................................................................................. ................69
Air conditioning control screen...............................................................................................7 0
Using automatic mode ........................................................................................................... ..... 72
Front Seats ............................................................................................................................... ............... 19
Fuel Tank Cap .......................................................................................................................................96
Garage Door Opener ..................................................................................................................... 83
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone
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Registering/connecting a Bluetooth® device .................................................................. 57
Contacts transfer .............................................................................................................. ............ 58
Registering the contacts in the favorites list .... ...................................................................59
Calling by favorites list ...................................................................................................... ...........59
Calling the message sender..................................................................................................... .59
Receiving a call ............................................................................................................... ................60
Steering switches .............................................................................................................. .............60
*: This feature may be operated by Voice command (See P.74)
Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for yourOWNER’S MANUAL. We strongly encourage you to review
the OWNER’S MANUAL and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understandin g of your vehicle’s capabilities
and limitations.

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Headlight Switch............................................................................................................................... .40
Head-up Display ............................................................................................................................... .. 38
Hybrid System ............................................................................................................................... ......... 12
Hybrid Transmission ......................................................................................................................... 28
Keys ............................................................................................................................... .............................15
Lexus Climate Concierge .............................................................................................................. 68
Lexus Enform Remote ....................................................................................................................... 91
Lexus Enform Safety Connect ..................................................................................................... 89
Lexus Enform Service Connect .................................................................................................... 91
Moon Roof ............................................................................................................................................. 95
Multi-information Display .............................................................................................................. 36
Navigation System
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Registering home ............................................................................................................... ........... 54
Destination search ............................................................................................................. ........... 54
Voice Command System ........................................................................................................... 74
Parking Brake ............................................................................................................................... ....... 33
Power (Ignit ion) Switch................................................................................................................... 25
Power Rear Seat ............................................................................................................................... .... 21
Power Windows ............................................................................................................................... ... 94
Rear Automatic Air Conditioning System Rear air conditioning control screen .....................................................................................73
Using automatic mode........................................................................................................... ......73
Remote Touch .......................................................................................................................................47
SiriusXM Satellite Radio ................................................................................................................ 92
Smart Access System with Push-button Start ........................................................................ 17
Trunk .........................................................................................................................................................97
Turn Signal Lever ............................................................................................................................... .32
USB/AUX Ports ............................................................................................................................... .. 82
Voice Command System
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Basic operation ................................................................................................................ ...............74
Command list................................................................................................................... ................76
Windshield Wipers and Washer ................................................................................................. 43
*: This feature may be operated by Voice command (See P.74)

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Parking brake switch ............................................................................................... P.33
Applying/releasing the parking brake ........................................................................P.33
Precautions for winter season
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Warning buzzer/messages*
Turn signal lever ........................................................................................................ P.32
Headlight switch ....................................................................................................... P.40
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lights/
daytime running lights ........................................................................................................P.40
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ......................................................................................... P.41
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................. P.43
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ..............P.43
Adding washer fluid
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Warning messages*
Emergency flasher switch*
Hood lock release lever*
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch*
Adjustment*
Driving position memory .................................................................................................. P.22
Air conditioning system .......................................................................................... P.69
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ..............P.69
Rear window defogger ......................................................................................................P.69
Audio system............................................................................................................... P.61
Brake hold switch ..................................................................................................... P.35
Trunk opener main switch
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*
: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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When driving with the gasoline engine stopped, a sound, which changes in accordance with
the driving speed, will be played in order to warn people nearby of the vehicle’s approach.
The sound will stop when th e vehicle speed exceeds approximately 22 mph (35 km/h).
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged. To help
prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N position selected for an extended
period of time.
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
● The accelerator pedal is released while dr iving with the shift position in D or M.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or M.
Vehicle proximity notification system
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
Regenerative braking

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There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move with the
“READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift
the shift position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or so ft clank will be emitted from the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), behind the rear se ats, when the hybrid system is started or
stopped.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid syst em starts or stops.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed or
as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt or sounds may be hear d when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the both sides of the rear
seatback.
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount
of fuel is about 3.4 gal. [13 L, 2.8 Imp. gal.], when the vehicle is on a level su rface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined.)
A message is automatically disp layed when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an
improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display, read the message and
follow the instructions.
Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
Running out of fuel
Hybrid warning message

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1Press the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will come on.
2Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start. Shift the shift position to P
when starting the hybrid system.
3Press the power switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the power switch, one
short, firm press is enough. It is not nec-
essary to press and hold the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
The hybrid system can be started from
any power switch mode.
4Check that the “READY” in dicator is illuminated.
The vehicle cannot be driven if the “READY” indicator is off.
Power (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when ca rrying the electronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or changes power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system

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1Stop the vehicle completely.
2If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake.
3Shift the shift position to P. (P.28)
Check that the shift po sition indicator shows P and the parking brake indicator is illumi-
nated.
4Press the power switch.
5Release the brake pedal an d check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is not
shown on the meter.
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
1Off
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on
the meter.
3ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meter.
Stopping the hybrid system
Changing power switch modes

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Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way,
stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
1Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow
the vehicle.
2Shift the shift position to N.
 If the shift position is shifted to N
3After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
4Stop the hybrid system.
 If the shift position cannot be shifted to N
3Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as
possible.
4To stop the hybrid system, press and
hold the power switch for 2 consecu-
tive seconds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.
5Stop the vehicle in a sa fe place by the road.
Turns EV drive mode on/off
When EV drive mode is turned on, the EV
drive mode indicator will come on. Pressing
the switch when in EV drive mode will
return the vehicle to normal driving (using
the gasoline engine and electric motor
[traction motor]).
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
EV Drive Mode
In EV drive mode, electric power is supplied by the hybrid battery (traction battery), and
only the electric motor (traction mo tor) is used to drive the vehicle.