2022 LEXUS LS500H brake

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Pictorial Index ............................................................................................................................. 3
Floor Mat Installation Floor Mat Installation......................................................................................................... ..............11
Hybrid System Hybrid System.................................................................................................................. ................ 12
Entering and Exiting
Keys ........................................................................................................................... ........................... 15
Smart Access System with Push-button Start .................................................................... 17
When Driving
Front Seats .................................................................................................................... ..................... 19
Power Rear Seat ................................................................................................................ ............. 21
Driving Position Memory ........................................................................................................ ... 22
Digital Rearview Mirror ........................................................................................................ ...... 24
Power (Ignition) Switch ........................................................................................................ .......25
EV Drive Mode .................................................................................................................. ............ 27
Hybrid Transmission............................................................................................................ .........28
Turn Signal Lever .............................................................................................................. .............. 31
Parking Brake.................................................................................................................. ................32
Brake Hold ..................................................................................................................... ..................34
Multi-information Display...................................................................................................... .....35
Head-up Display ................................................................................................................ ............ 37
Headlight Switch ............................................................................................................... .............39
AHB (Automatic High Beam)..................................................................................................40
Windshield Wipers and Washer............................................................................................. 42
Driving Mode Select Switch ..................................................................................................... 44
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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Parking brake switch ............................................................................................... P.32
Applying/releasing the parking brake ........................................................................P.32
Precautions for winter season
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Warning buzzer/messages*
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................... P.31
Headlight switch ....................................................................................................... P.39
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lights/
daytime running lights ........................................................................................................P.39
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ........................................................................................P.40
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................. P.42
Usage .......................................................................................................................... .............. P.42
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.68
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ............. P.68
Rear window defogger ..................................................................................................... P.68
Audio system.............................................................................................................. P.60
Brake hold switch ..................................................................................................... P.34
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.
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
Regenerative braking

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Because there is no engine sound or vibration, it is easy to mistake the hybrid electric vehi-
cle for being off when it is actu ally still running, as indicated by the “READY” indicator being
illuminated. For safety, make sure to always shift the shift position to P and apply the parking
brake 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 electric 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.
3Press the P position switch. (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.

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Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and
securely in the direction of the arrow
on the shift position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in the
direction of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift lever after each shift-
ing operation to allow it to return to its
regular position ( ).
Shifting to M is only possible when the
shift position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R,
from N, D, M or R to P, from D or M to
R, or from R to D, ensure that the brake
pedal is being depressed and the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
Meter display:
The current shift position is highlighted.
When any shift position other than D or M is selected, the arrow toward M and the M
position indicator are displayed in gray.
Shift lever display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has been changed to
the desired position by checking the shift po sition indicator provided on the instrument
cluster.
P position switch
Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking br ake, and then press the P position switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the switch illuminates.
Check that the shift posi tion indicator shows P.
Hybrid Transmission
Shift position display and how to change the shift position
A
B
C