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If the button could not be registered, the 

buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-

mately 3 seconds.

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Cancelation procedure

Carry only the key you want to cancel 
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the 
driving position cannot be canceled 
properly.

1

Turn the power switch to ON 
mode.

2

Check that the shift position is in P.

3

While pressing the “SET” button, 
press and hold the door lock switch 
(either lock or unlock) until the 
buzzer sounds twice.

If the button could not be canceled, the 

buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-

mately 3 seconds.

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Recall procedure

1

Make sure that the doors are 
locked before recalling the driving 
position. Carry the electronic key 
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and 
open the driver’s door using the 
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.

The driving position will move to the 

recorded position (not including the steer-

ing wheel and head-up display [if 

equipped]). However, the seat will move to 

a position slightly behind the recorded 

position in order to make entering the vehi-

cle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that 

has already been recorded, the seat and 

outside rear view mirrors will not move.

2

Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or ON mode, or fas-
ten a seat belt.

The seat, steering wheel and head-up dis-

play (if equipped) will move to the 

recorded position.

■

Recalling the driving position using the 

memory recall function

●

Different driving positions can be regis-

tered for each electronic key. Therefore, 

the driving position that is recalled may 

be different depending on the key being 

carried.

●

If a door other than the driver’s door is 

unlocked with the smart access system 

with push-button start, the driving posi-

tion cannot be recalled. In this case, press 

the driving position button which has 

been set.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.513)

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: If equipped

1

Turn the power switch to ON 
mode.

2

Display the home screen on the 
Rear Multi Operation Panel 
(



P.352) and then touch “Seat”.

3

Touch “Left” or “Right”.

4

Adjust the rear seat to the desired 
position and then touch “SET”.

5

Touch “1” or “2”.

If the preset is being used, the previously 

recorded seat position will be overwritten.

■

In order to correctly use the position 

memory function

If a seat position is already in the furthest 

possible position and the seat is operated in 

the same direction, the recorded position 

may be slightly different when it is recalled.

1

Turn the power switch to ON 
mode.

2

Display the home screen on the 
Rear Multi Operation Panel 
(



P.352) and then touch “Seat”.

3

Touch “Left” or “Right”.

4

Touch “1” or “2”.

When the operating conditions are not 

met, the buttons will be grayed out.
To stop the operation touch “STOP”.
If the seat is adjusted while a memorized 

position is being recalled, the automatic 

operation will stop. (The seat will change to 

manual operation.)

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Operating condition

The weight of an occupant is detected on 

the rear seat or the rear seat belt is fas-

tened.
Once weight is detected on the seat, the 
seat will be judged as occupied until the 
rear door is opened then closed or the 
power switch is turned off.

■

Recalling a rear seat position

If a memorized rear seat position is recalled, 

the seat may stop part-way to ensure suffi-

cient space for the rear passenger.

■

Recalling the ottoman position (if 

equipped)

When a seat position is recalled, the otto-

man will not raise or extend. The ottoman 

position can only be recalled if the memo-

rized position is lower and shorter than the 

current position.

Rear seat position memory

*

The rear seat position can be mem-
orized and recalled with the touch 
of a button.

Recording a position into mem-
ory

WARNING

■

Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that 

the rear passengers do not strike the 

front seats.

Recalling the memorized posi-
tion

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Front seats



Center Display

1

Press the seat switch.

2

Using the Remote Touch pad, 
select “Driver Seat Adjustment” or 
“Passenger Seat Adjustment”.

3

Select   then the desired adjust-
ment 

button , , , 

or  

to 

adjust the head restraint.

Up
Backward
Down
Forward

The head restraint moves while the adjust-

ment button is selected.

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all 
seats.

Vehicles with power rear seat: The 
head restraint for the rear center 
seat is integrated into the seatback 
and cannot be adjusted.

WARNING

■

Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions 

regarding the head restraints. Failure to 

do so may result in death or serious 

injury.

●

Use the head restraints designed for 

each respective seat.

●

Adjust the head restraints to the cor-

rect position at all times.

●

Manual type: After adjusting the head 

restraints, push down on them and 

make sure they are locked in position.

●

Do not drive with the head restraints 

removed.

Adjusting a head restraint verti-
cally and horizontally (power 
head restraints)

A

B

C

D

E

B

C

D

E

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

Seat adjustment switches (on some 
models)

1

Up

2

Down

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Rear seats

1

Display the home screen on the 
Rear Multi Operation Panel 
(



P.352) and then touch “Seat”.

2

Touch “Left” or “Right”.

3

Touch   then the desired adjust-
ment 

button , , , 

or  

to 

adjust the head restraint.

Up
Backward
Down
Forward

The head restraint moves while the adjust-

ment button is touched.

1

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

2

Down

Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button 

.

■

Front seat head restraints (power head 

restraints)

Depending on the position of the front seat, 

the front head restraint may not be able to 

be adjusted upward if it is close to the ceil-

ing.

■

Adjusting the height of the head 

restraints

Make sure that the head restraints are 

adjusted so that the center of the head 

restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

■

Adjusting the rear seat head restraints 

(manual head restraints)

Always raise the head restraint one level 

from the stowed position when using.

A

B C D

E

B
C
D

E

Adjusting a head restraint verti-
cally (manual head restraints)

A

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Push the sides of the head restraint.

Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button  .

■

Removing the head restraints (power 

head restraints)

For removal and installation of the head 

restraint, contact your Lexus dealer.

Align the head restraint with the instal-
lation holes and push it down to the 
lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button 

 when lowering the head restraint.

Adjusting the side supports (if 
equipped)

Removing the head restraints 
(manual head restraints)

Installing the head restraints 
(manual head restraints)

A

A

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Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions:

1

Up

2

Down

3

Toward the driver

4

Away from the driver

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The steering wheel can be adjusted 

when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or 
ON mode

*

.

*

: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the 

steering wheel can be adjusted regard-
less of power switch mode.

■

Automatic adjustment of the steering 

position

A desired steering position can be entered 

to memory and recalled automatically by 

the driving position memory system. 

(



P.133)

■

Power easy access system

The steering wheel and driver’s seat move 

in accordance with power switch mode and 

the driver’s seat belt condition. (



P.133)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.513)

Press on or close to the 

 mark.

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while 

driving.

Doing so may cause the driver to mis-

handle the vehicle and cause an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

Sounding the horn

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: If equipped

The height of the rear view mirror can 
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.

Responding to the level of brightness 
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the 
reflected light is automatically 
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function 
mode on/off

When the automatic anti-glare function is 
in ON mode, the indicator 

 illuminates.

The function will set to ON mode each 
time the power switch is turned to ON 
mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to 
OFF mode. (The indicator 

 also turns 

off.)

■

To prevent sensor error

To ensure that the sensors operate properly, 

do not touch or cover them.

Inside rear view mirror

*

The rear view mirror’s position can 
be adjusted to enable sufficient 
confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view 
mirror

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror 

while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling of the 

vehicle and cause an accident, resulting 

in death or serious injury.

Anti-glare function

A

A

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Camera indicator

Indicates that the camera is operating nor-
mally.

Icon display area

Displays icons, adjusting gauge, etc. 
(



P.145)

Select button

Press to change the setting of the item you 
want to adjust.

Menu button

Press to display the icon display area and 
select the item you want to adjust.

Lever

Operate to change between digital mirror 
mode and optical mirror mode.

Operate the lever to change between 
digital mirror mode and optical mirror 
mode.

Digital Rearview Mirror

*

The Digital Rearview Mirror is a 
system that uses the camera on the 
rear of the vehicle and displays its 
image on the display of the Digital 
Rearview Mirror.

The Digital Rearview Mirror can be 
changed between optical mirror 
mode and digital mirror mode by 
operating the lever.

The Digital Rearview Mirror allows 
the driver to see the rear view 
despite obstructions, such as the 
head restraints, luggage or rear 
sunshade ensuring rear visibility. 
Also, the rear seats are not dis-
played and privacy of the passen-
gers is enhanced.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

■

Before using the Digital Rearview 

Mirror

●

Make sure to adjust the mirror before 

driving. (



P.144)

• Change to optical mirror mode and 

adjust the position of the Digital Rear-

view Mirror so that the area behind 

your vehicle can be viewed properly.

• Change to digital mirror mode and 

adjust the display settings.

●

As the range of the image displayed by 

the Digital Rearview Mirror is different 

from that of the optical mirror, make 

sure to check this difference before 

driving.

System components

Changing modes

A

B

C

D

E

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Digital mirror mode

Displays an image of the area behind the 
vehicle.

 will illuminate in this mode.

2

Optical mirror mode

Turns off the display of the Digital Rearview 
Mirror allows it to be used as an optical 
mirror.

■

Digital mirror mode operating condi-

tion

The power switch is turned to ON mode.
When the power switch is changed from 

ON mode to off or ACCESSORY mode, 

the image will disappear after several sec-

onds.

■

When using the Digital Rearview Mir-

ror in digital mirror mode

●

If it is difficult to see the displayed image 

due to light reflected off the Digital Rear-

view Mirror, the camera being dirty, or if 

lights of a vehicle behind your vehicle or 

the displayed image are bothering you, 

change to optical mirror mode.

●

When the trunk is open, the Digital Rear-

view Mirror image may not display prop-

erly. Before driving, make sure the trunk 

is closed.

●

If the display is difficult to see due to 

reflected light, close the sunshade for the 

moon roof.

●

Any of the following conditions may 

occur when driving in the dark, such as at 

night. None of them indicates that a mal-

function has occurred.

• Colors of objects in the displayed image 

may differ from their actual color.

• Depending on the height of the lights of 

the vehicle behind, the area around the 

vehicle may appear white and blurry.

• Automatic image adjustment for brighter 

surrounding image may cause flickering.

If it is difficult to see the displayed image or 
flickering bothers you, change to optical 
mirror mode.

●

The Digital Rearview Mirror may 

become hot while it is in digital mirror 

mode.

This is not a malfunction.

●

Depending on your physical condition or 

age, it may take longer than usual to focus 

on the displayed image. In this case, 

change to optical mirror mode.

●

Do not let passengers stare at the dis-

played image when the vehicle is being 

driven, as doing so may cause motion 

sickness.

■

When the system malfunctions

If the symbol shown in the illustration is dis-

played when using the Digital Rearview 

Mirror in digital mirror mode, the system 

may be malfunctioning. The symbol will dis-

appear in a few seconds. Operate the lever, 

change to optical mirror mode and have the 

vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Adjusting the mirror height

The height of the rear view mirror can 
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Change to optical mirror mode, adjust-
ing the height of the rear view mirror by 

Adjusting the mirror

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moving it up and down.

■

Display settings (digital mirror 
mode)

Settings of the display in the digital mir-
ror mode, on/off operation of the auto-
matic anti-glare function, etc. can be 
changed.

1

Press the menu button.

The icons will be displayed.

2

Press the menu button repeatedly 
and select the item you want to 
adjust.

3

Press 

 or 

 to change the set-

ting.

The icons will disappear if a button is not 

operated for approximately 5 seconds or 

more.

*

: This is a function for the optical mirror 

mode, however, the setting can also be 
changed while using the digital mirror 
mode.

■

Enabling/disabling the automatic 
anti-glare function (optical mirror 
mode)

The automatic anti-glare function in the 
optical mirror mode can be 
enabled/disabled. The setting can be 
changed in both the digital mirror 
mode and the optical mirror mode.



When using the digital mirror mode



P.145



When using the optical mirror mode

1

Press the menu button.

Icons

Settings

Select to adjust the brightness of 
the display.

Select to adjust the area dis-
played up/down.

Select to adjust the area dis-
played to the left/right.

Select to adjust the angle of the 
displayed image.

Select to zoom in/out the dis-
played image.

Select to enable/disable the 
automatic anti-glare function.

*

Responding to the brightness of 
the headlights of vehicles 
behind, the reflected light is 
automatically adjusted.
The automatic anti-glare func-
tion is enabled each time the 
power switch is changed to ON 
mode.

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The icons will be displayed.

2

Press the menu button repeatedly 
and select 

.

The setting display will be displayed.

3

Press 

 or 

 to enable 

(“ON”)/disable (“OFF”) the auto-
matic anti-glare function.

The icons will disappear if a button is not 

operated for approximately 5 seconds or 

more.

■

Adjusting the display (digital mirror 

mode)

●

If the displayed image is adjusted, it may 

appear distorted. This is not a malfunc-

tion.

●

If the brightness of the Digital Rearview 

Mirror is set too high, it may cause eye 

strain. Adjust the Digital Rearview Mirror 

to an appropriate brightness. If your eyes 

become tired, change to optical mirror 

mode.

●

The brightness of the Digital Rearview 

Mirror will change automatically accord-

ing to the brightness of the area in front of 

your vehicle.

■

To prevent the light sensors from mal-

functioning

To prevent the light sensors from malfunc-

tioning, do not touch or cover them.

■

Cleaning the mirror surface

If the mirror surface is dirty, the image 
on the display may be difficult to see.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

■

While driving

●

Do not adjust the position of the Digital 

Rearview Mirror or adjust the display 

settings while driving.

Stop the vehicle and operate the Digi-

tal Rearview Mirror control switches. 

Failure to do so may cause a steering 

wheel operation error, resulting in an 

unexpected accident.

●

Always pay attention to the vehicle’s 

surroundings.

The size of the vehicles and other objects 

may look different when in digital mirror 

mode and optical mirror mode.

When backing up, make sure to directly 

check the safety of the area around your 

vehicle, especially behind the vehicle.

Additionally, if a vehicle approaches from 

the rear in the dark, such as at night, the 

surrounding area may appear dim.

■

To prevent causes of fire

If the driver continues using the Digital 

Rearview Mirror while smoke or odor 

comes from the mirror, it may result in 

fire. Stop using the system immediately 

and contact your Lexus dealer.

Cleaning the Digital Rearview 
Mirror

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Clean the mirror surface gently using a 
soft dry cloth.

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Cleaning the camera

If the camera lens is dirty or covered 
with foreign matter, such as water 
droplets, snow, mud, etc., the displayed 
image may not be clear. In this case, 
rinse the camera lens with a large 
quantity of water and then wipe it clean 
with a soft cloth dampened with water.
Dirt on the camera lens can be cleaned 
by operating the dedicated camera 
cleaning washer. (



P.196)

■

The camera

The camera for the Digital Rearview Mirror 

is located as shown.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the Digital Rearview Mir-

ror from malfunctioning

●

Do not use detergents, such as thinner, 

benzine, and alcohol to clean the mir-

ror. They may discolor, deteriorate or 

damage the mirror surface.

●

Do not smoke, use matches, use ciga-

rette lighters or allow open flames 

near the mirror. It may damage the 

mirror or cause a fire.

●

Do not remove, disassemble or modify 

the mirror.

■

To prevent the camera from malfunc-

tioning

●

Observe the following precautions, 

otherwise the Digital Rearview Mirror 

may not operate properly.

• Do not strike or hit the camera or sub-

ject it to a strong impact, as the camera 

installation position and angle may be 

changed.

• Do not remove, disassemble or modify 

the camera.

• When washing the camera, rinse it 

with a large quantity of water and then 

wipe it clean with a soft cloth damp-

ened with water.

Do not strongly rub the camera lens, 

as it may be scratched and will not be 

able to transmit a clear image.

• Do not allow organic 

solvent, car wax, 

window cleaner or glass coat to 

adhere to the camera cover. If this hap-

pens, wipe it off as soon as possible.

• Do not apply hot water to the camera 

in cold weather, as the sudden change 

of temperature may cause the camera 

to not operate properly.

• When using a high pressure washer to 

wash the vehicle, do not directly spray 

the camera and its surrounding area, 

as doing so may cause the camera to 

not operate properly.

●

Do not subject the camera to a strong 

impact as this could cause a malfunc-

tion.

If this happens, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Lexus dealer as 

soon as possible.

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If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the following table for the likely 
cause and the solution.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by your 
Lexus dealer.

If you notice any symptoms

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

The image is difficult to 
see.

The mirror surface is dirty.

Clean the mirror surface 
gently, using a soft dry cloth.

Sunlight or headlights are shining 
directly into the Digital Rearview 
Mirror.

Change to optical mirror 
mode.
(If the light is coming through 
the moon roof, close the sun-
shade.)

• The vehicle is in a dark area.
• The vehicle is near a TV tower, 

broadcasting station, electric 
power plant, or other location 
where strong radio waves or 
electrical noise may be pres-
ent.

• The temperature around the 

camera is extremely high/low.

• The ambient temperature is 

extremely low.

• It is raining or humid.
• Sunlight or headlights are shin-

ing directly into the camera 
lens.

• The vehicle is under fluores-

cent lights, sodium lights, mer-
cury lights, etc.

• Exhaust gas is obstructing the 

camera.

Change to optical mirror 
mode.
(Change back to digital mir-
ror mode when the condi-
tions have improved.)

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The image is difficult to 
see.

Foreign matters (such as water 
droplets, snow, mud, etc.) is on 
the camera lens.



Operate the dedicated 
camera cleaning washer 
and clean the camera lens. 
(



P.196)



Change to optical mirror 
mode.



Rinse the camera with a 
large quantity of water, 
wipe it clean with a soft 
cloth dampened with water, 
and then change back to 
digital mirror mode.

The image is out of 
alignment.

The trunk is not fully closed.

Fully close the trunk.

The camera or its surrounding 
area has received a strong 
impact.

Change to optical mirror 
mode and have the vehicle 
inspected by your Lexus 
dealer.

The display is dim and 

 is displayed.

The system may be malfunction-
ing.

Change to optical mirror 
mode and have the vehicle 
inspected by your Lexus 
dealer.

 goes off.

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

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 is displayed.

The Digital Rearview Mirror is 
extremely hot.
(The display will gradually 
become more dim. If the tem-
perature continues to increase, 
the Digital Rearview Mirror will 
turn off.)

Reducing the cabin tempera-
ture is recommended to 
reduce the temperature of 
the mirror.
(

 will disappear when the 

mirror becomes cool.)

If 

 does not disappear 

even though the mirror is 
cool, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Lexus 
dealer.

The lever cannot be 
operated properly.

The lever may be malfunctioning.

Change to optical mirror 
mode and have the vehicle 
inspected by your Lexus 
dealer.
(To change to optical mirror 
mode, press and hold the 
menu button for approxi-
mately 10 seconds.)

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

151

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

LEXUS LS500h Owner's Manual

3

Be

fore
 dri
ving

1

To select a mirror to adjust, press 
the switch.

The indicator comes on.

Left
Right

Pressing the same switch again will put the 

switch in neutral.

2

To adjust the mirror, press the 
switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

■

Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or 

ON mode.

■

Defogging the mirrors

The outside rear view mirrors can be 

cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on 

the rear window defogger to turn on the 

outside rear view mirror defoggers. 

(



P.358)

■

Auto anti-glare function

When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror 

is set to automatic mode, the outside rear 

view mirrors will activate in conjunction with 

the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to 

reduce reflected light. (



P.142, 145)

■

Automatic adjustment of the mirror 

angle

A desired mirror face angle can be entered 

to memory and recalled automatically by 

the driving position memory. (



P.133)

■

Linked mirror function when reversing

When either “L” or “R” of the mirror select 

switch is selected, the outside rear view mir-

rors will automatically angle downwards 

when the vehicle is reversing in order to 

give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, select neither “L” 

Outside rear view mirrors

The rear view mirror’s position can 
be adjusted to enable sufficient 
confirmation of the rear view.

WARNING

■

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while 

driving.

Failure to do so may result in loss of con-

trol of the vehicle and cause an accident, 

resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side 

mirrors must be extended and prop-

erly adjusted before driving.

Adjustment procedure

A

B

A

B

C

D