How to Install ELS for GTA 5 - Emergency Lighting System Guide 2025

How to Install ELS - Emergency Lighting System

ELS (Emergency Lighting System) adds realistic emergency vehicle lighting patterns to GTA 5. Essential for police roleplay and emergency vehicle enthusiasts.

What is ELS?

ELS provides customizable lighting patterns for emergency vehicles:

• Realistic light patterns
• Multiple lighting stages
• Siren controls
• Takedown and alley lights
• Custom configurations per vehicle

Requirements

• Rage Plugin Hook
• ELS-compatible vehicle pack
• GTA 5 PC

Installation Steps

Step 1: Install Rage Plugin Hook

Download from LSPDFR.com and install first.

Step 2: Download ELS

Get latest ELS from LSPDFR.com

Step 3: Install ELS Files

1. Copy ELS.asi to GTA 5 root
2. Copy ELS folder to GTA 5 root
3. ELS folder contains vehicle configurations

Step 4: Install ELS Vehicles

1. Download ELS-compatible vehicle
2. Install vehicle normally (dlcpacks)
3. Copy vehicles VCF file to ELS/pack_default

File Structure

GTA V/
├── ELS.asi
├── ELS/
│   ├── pack_default/
│   │   └── vehiclename.xml
│   └── ELS.ini

Controls

ActionKey Toggle LightsJ Primary PatternK Secondary PatternL Warning Lights; Siren ToggleG Siren ToneShift+G HornE

Creating VCF Files

VCF (Vehicle Configuration File) defines lighting patterns:

• Copy existing VCF as template
• Edit XML to match vehicle extras
• Define light patterns and sequences

Troubleshooting

Lights not working:

• Vehicle must be ELS-compatible
• VCF file must match vehicle name
• Check ELS folder location

Wrong patterns:

Edit VCF to match vehicle extra numbers

Conclusion

ELS transforms emergency vehicles with realistic lighting. Essential for LSPDFR players!