LEXUS LS 500H (2019 year). Instruction — part 5

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(

SRS warning light

(

Pop Up Hood warning light

(

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

(

P.426)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

(

P.426)

Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light

(

P.427)

(red)

Electric power steering system
warning light

(

P.427)

(yellow)

Electric power steering system
warning light

(

P.427)

Low fuel level warning light
(

P.427)

Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(

P.427)

Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights

(

P.428)

Tire pressure warning light

(

P.428)

(orange)

LTA indicator (

P.429)

(flashes)

Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator

(

P.429)

(flashes)

RCTA OFF indicator

(

P.429)

(flashes)

RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) (

P.429)

(flashes)

PKSB OFF indicator

(

P.430)

(flashes or

illuminates)

PCS warning light

(

P.430)

Slip indicator

(

P.430)

(flashes)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.431)

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: These lights come on when the power

switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, 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.

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

: F SPORT models: This light comes on

when the power switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the hybrid system is on, or after a few
seconds. 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.

The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.

(flashes)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.431)

(flashes)

Brake hold operated indicator

(

P.431)

Master warning light

(

P.431)

WARNING

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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 hybrid system, this

could mean that these systems are not

available to help protect you in an acci-

dent, which could result in death or seri-

ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by

your Lexus dealer immediately if this

occurs.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator (

P.182)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator (

P.187)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator (

P.187)

Headlight high beam indicator
(

P.188)

AHB indicator (

P.190)

PCS warning light

*1, 2

(

P.215,

225)
Cruise control indicator
(

P.252)

Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator (

P.245)

Cruise control “SET” indicator
(

P.245)

(white)

LTA indicator (

P.239)

(green)

LTA indicator (

P.239)

(orange)

(flashes)

LTA indicator (

P.239)

BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators

*1, 3

(

P.258, 271)

BSM indicator (

P.258)

Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator

*1, 2

(

P.266)

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 Drive mode indicators



Except F SPORT models



F SPORT models

RCTA OFF indicator

*1, 2

(

P.271)

RCD OFF indicator

(if

equipped) (

P.275)

PKSB OFF indicator

*1, 2

(

P.279)

(flashes)

Slip indicator

(

P.303)

VSC OFF indicator

*1, 2

(

P.303)

High mode indicator (if
equipped) (

P.299)

Smart access system with
push-button start indicator

(

P.170)

“READY” indicator (

P.170)

EV drive mode indicator
(

P.174)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.183)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.183)

Brake hold standby indicator

(

P.185)

Brake hold operated indicator

(

P.185)

EV indicator (

P.64)

Low outside temperature indi-
cator

(

P.81, 8 5)

Security indicator

(

P.71,

73)

(U.S.A.)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indica-
tor

*1, 6

(

P.40)

(Canada)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indica-
tor

*1, 6

(

P.40)

Snow mode indicator (

P.179)

Normal mode indicator
(

P.297)

Custom mode indicator
(

P.297)

Comfort mode indicator
(

P.297)

Eco drive mode indicator
(

P.297)

Sport S mode indicator
(

P.297)

Sport S+ mode indicator
(

P.297)

Snow mode indicator (

P.179)

Normal mode indicator
(

P.297)

Custom mode indicator
(

P.297)

Comfort mode indicator
(

P.297)

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: These lights come on when the power

: This light comes on when the system is

turned off.

: This light illuminates on the outside rear

view mirrors.

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

: When the outside temperature is

approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

Eco drive mode indicator
(

P.297)

Sport S mode indicator
(

P.297)

Sport S+ mode indicator
(

P.297)

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Locations of gauges and meters

The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Odometer and trip meter display (

P.83)

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (

P.82)

This display changes to a tachometer depending on the driving mode, and can be set to
show the tachometer in any driving mode on the settings display. (

P.94, 297)

Speedometer
Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. (

P.355)

Shift position indicator (

P.178)

Shift range/gear position (

P.176)

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P.90)

Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models)

Meter display

B
C

E
F

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Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (

P.434)

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Hybrid System Indicator

Charge area

Shows regeneration

status.

Regenerated energy will be used to charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery).

Hybrid Eco area

Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.

Eco area

Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the bar display within Eco area,
more Eco-friendly driving can be achieved.

Power area

Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)

: When used in this manual, regeneration

refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.

■

Engine speed

On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre-

cisely controlled in order to help improve

fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis-

sions etc.

There are times when the engine speed that

is displayed may differ even when vehicle

operation and driving conditions are the

same.

■

Hybrid System Indicator is displayed

when

The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in

the following situations:

●

The shift position is in D or M.

●

The driving mode is other than sport

mode.

However, the Hybrid System Indicator will

not be displayed when the analog and digi-
tal speedometers are both enabled on

of the multi-information display. (

■

Outside temperature display

●

In the following situations, the correct

outside temperature may not be dis-

played, or the display may take longer

than normal to change:

• When stopped, or driving at low speeds

(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])

• When the outside temperature has

changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of

a garage, tunnel, etc.)

●

When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system

may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle

to your Lexus dealer.

■

Liquid crystal display

P.91

■

Customization

The gauges and meters can be customized
on

of the multi-information display.

(

WARNING

■

The information display at low tem-

peratures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm

up before using the liquid crystal infor-

mation display. At extremely low tem-

peratures, the information display

monitor may respond slowly, and display

changes may be delayed.

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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

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.

Darker

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.450)

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

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Locations of gauges and meters

When the main meter is moved to the right, some of the meter displays and the
gauge layout will change. (

P.89)



Main meter in center position

The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.

Odometer and trip meter display (

P.88)

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (

P.87)

This display changes to a tachometer depending on the driving mode, and can be set to
show the tachometer in any driving mode on the settings display. (

P.94, 297)

• Rev indicator (



)

• Rev peak (



)

Shift position/shift range/gear position (

P.176)

Speedometer
Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. (

P.355)

Gauges and meters (F SPORT models)

Meter display

A
B

E
F

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Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Shift position indicator (

P.178)

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P.90)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (

P.434)



Main meter moved to the right

The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)

Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. (

P.355)

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (

P.82)

This display changes to a tachometer depending on the driving mode, and can be set to
show the tachometer in any driving mode on the settings display. (

P.94, 297)

• Rev indicator (



)

• Rev peak (



)

Shift position/shift range/gear position (

P.176)

Speedometer
Shift position indicator (

P.178)

Odometer and trip meter display (

P.88)

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

E
F

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Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P.90)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (

P.434)

■

Hybrid System Indicator

Charge area

Shows regeneration

status.

Regenerated energy will be used to charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery).

Hybrid Eco area

Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.

Eco area

Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the bar display within Eco area,
more Eco-friendly driving can be achieved.

Power area

Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)

: When used in this manual, regeneration

refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.

■

Rev indicator

When the engine speed reaches a set
speed or the red zone, a ring-shaped
indicator ( ) will be displayed on the
tachometer.

The indicators will be displayed in amber
when the engine speed reaches a set
speed, and in red when the engine speed
reaches the red zone.
The engine speed at which the rev indica-
tor will begin to be displayed can be set on

of the multi-information display.

(

■

Rev peak

When the engine speed reaches or
exceeds 4000 rpm, an afterimage of
the tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second.

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Engine speed

On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre-

cisely controlled in order to help improve

fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis-

sions etc.

There are times when the engine speed that

is displayed may differ even when vehicle

operation and driving conditions are the

same.

■

Hybrid System Indicator is displayed

when

The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in

the following situations:

●

The shift position is in D or M.

●

The driving mode is other than sport

mode.

■

Outside temperature display

●

In the following situations, the correct

outside temperature may not be dis-

played, or the display may take longer

than normal to change:

• When stopped, or driving at low speeds

(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])

• When the outside temperature has

changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of

a garage, tunnel, etc.)

●

When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system

may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle

to your Lexus dealer.

■

Liquid crystal display

P.91

■

Customization

The gauges and meters can be customized
on

of the multi-information display.

(

P.94)

■

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

WARNING

■

The information display at low tem-

peratures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm

up before using the liquid crystal infor-

mation display. At extremely low tem-

peratures, the information display

monitor may respond slowly, and display

changes may be delayed.

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.450)

Odometer and trip meter dis-
play

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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.

Darker

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

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.

Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

Changing the main meter loca-
tion

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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-information 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.



Main meter moved to the right

■

Menu icons

The menu icons will be displayed by
pressing

of the meter con-

trol switch.

F SPORT models: The menu icons can be
displayed when the main meter is moved to
the right.

Multi-information display

Display and menu icons

Driving information display
(

P.91)

Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped) (

P.93)

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Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the

display. This phenomenon is characteristic

of liquid crystal displays, and there is no

problem continuing to use the display.

The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.

: Select menu icons

: Change displayed con-

tent, scroll up/down the screen and
move the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset

Move the main meter

and return

to the previous screen

: F SPORT models

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Display items (except F SPORT
models)

Press

of the meter control

switch and select

. Then press

to display the following items:

 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Energy monitor (

P.101)

 Tire pressure (

P.394)

 Display off

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Display items (F SPORT models)



Main meter in center position

Press

of the meter control

switch to display the following items:
 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Tire pressure (

P.394)

 Gear positions
 Units
 Display off

 Driving support system information

Audio system-linked display
(

P.93)

Driving support system infor-
mation display (

P.93)

Warning message display
(

P.434)

Settings display (