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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the engine.

If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.

After the engine has cooled down
sufficiently, inspect the hoses and

radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.

Radiator

Cooling fan

If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.

The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir.

Reservoir

“F”

“L”

Coolant inlet cap

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emergency if

coolant is unavailable.

If your vehicle overheats
(LC500)

The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.



The engine coolant temperature
gauge (



P.74) is in the red zone

or a loss of engine power is expe-
rienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)



“Engine Coolant Temp High” is
shown on the multi-information
display.



Steam comes out from under the
hood.

Correction procedures

A
B

A
B
C
D

Summary of Contents for LS500

Page 1: ... for driving Main topics Starting engine hybrid system refueling Interiorfeatures Usage of the interior features Main topics Air conditioner storage features Maintenance andcare Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures Main topics Interior and exterior light bulbs Whentrouble arises What to do in case of malfunction and emergency Main topics Battery discharge flat tire Vehicle specificat...

Page 2: ...ing lights and indicators 68 Gauges and meters 74 Multi information display 78 Head up display 84 Energy monitor consumption screen 89 3 1 Keyinformation Keys 96 3 2 Opening closingandlocking the doors andtrunk Doors 99 Trunk 103 Smart access system with push but ton start 106 3 3 Adjustingtheseats Front seats 114 Driving position memory 116 Head restraints 119 3 4 Adjustingthesteeringwheel and mi...

Page 3: ...le driving tips LC500h 231 Winter driving tips 233 5 1 RemoteTouch Remote Touch 236 5 2 LexusClimate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge 240 5 3 Usingtheairconditioningsystem Automatic air conditioning system 242 Heated steering wheel seat heat ers seat ventilators 249 5 4 Usingtheinteriorlights Interior lights list 252 5 5 Usingthestoragefeatures List of storage features 254 Trunk features 256 5 6 ...

Page 4: ... have a flat tire 350 If the engine will not start LC500 351 If the hybrid system will not start LC500h 352 If you lose your keys 354 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened 354 If the electronic key does not oper ate properly 355 If the 12 volt battery is discharged 357 If your vehicle overheats LC500 364 If your vehicle overheats LC500h 366 If the vehicle becomes stuck 370 8 1 Specifications Ma...

Page 5: ...5 TABLE OF CONTENTS LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 What to do if Troubleshooting 418 Alphabetical index 420 Index ...

Page 6: ...their performance repair or replacement or for any dam age they may cause to or adverse effect they may have on your Lexus vehicle This vehicle should not be modified with non genuine Lexus products Modification with non genuine Lexus products could affect its performance safety or durability and may even vio late governmental regulations In addi tion damage or performance problems resulting from ...

Page 7: ...setherecordeddatato a third party except With the consent of the vehicleowneror with the consent of the lessee if the vehi cle is leased In response to an official request by the police a court of law or a government agency For use by Lexus in a lawsuit For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner Usage of data collected through Lexus Enform U S mainland ...

Page 8: ...closethe data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when An agreement from the vehicle s owner or the lessee for a leased vehicle is obtained In response to an official request by the police a court of law or a government agency For use by Lexus in a lawsuit However if necessary Lexus may Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance Disclose the data to a third party for research p...

Page 9: ...void accidents Driver distraction Always give your full attention to driving Anything that dis tracts the driver such as adjusting con trols talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you your occupants or others General precaution regarding chil dren s safety Never leave children unattended in the vehicle and never allow children to ...

Page 10: ...se death or serious injury to people NOTICE Explains something that if not obeyed could cause damage to or a malfunction in the vehi cle or its equipment Indicates operating or working procedures Fol low the steps in numeri cal order Symbolsin illustrations Symbols Meanings Indicates the action pushing turning etc used to operate switches and other devices Indicates the outcome of an operation e g...

Page 11: ...405U_ U Searching by name Alphabetical index P 420 Searching by installation position Pictorial index P 12 Searching by symptomorsound What to do if Troubleshooting P 418 Searching by title Table of contents P 2 How to search ...

Page 12: ...cal key P 356 Warning messages P 102 Trunk P 103 Opening from inside the cabin P 104 Opening from outside P 104 Opening by using the mechanical key P 357 Warning messages P 102 Outsiderear view mirrors P 123 Adjusting the mirror angle P 123 Folding the mirrors P 124 Driving position memory P 116 Defogging the mirrors P 243 Windshieldwipers P 172 A B C D ...

Page 13: ...g rotation tire pressure warning system P 301 Coping with flat tires P 350 Hood P 289 Opening P 289 Engine oil P 374 Coping with overheating P 364 366 Warning messages P 344 Activerear wing P 224 Headlights side markerlights corneringlights P 167 Parkinglights daytime runninglights P 167 Turn signal lights P 161 Taillights P 167 License plate lights P 167 Back up lights Shifting the shift lever to...

Page 14: ...hybrid system will not start P 351 352 Warning messages P 344 Shiftlever P 149 155 Changing the shift position P 151 157 Precautions against towing P 328 Meters P 74 Reading the meters adjusting the instrument panel lights P 74 Warning lights indicator lights P 68 When the warning lights come on P 334 Multi informationdisplay P 78 Display P 78 When the warning messages are displayed P 344 Parkingb...

Page 15: ...nning lights P 167 Windshieldwiperandwasher switch P 172 Usage P 172 Adding washer fluid P 297 Warning messages P 345 Emergency flasherswitch P 326 Hood lock releaselever P 289 Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P 121 Adjustment P 121 Driving position memory P 116 Airconditioningsystem P 242 Usage P 242 Rear window defogger P 243 Audiosystem Trunkopener main switch P 106 Refer to NAVIGATI...

Page 16: ...ode select switch P 208 VSCOFF snow mode switch P 153 159 228 Odometer tripmeter tripmeterresetbutton P 77 Instrumentpanellightcontrolswitches P 77 Fuelfillerdoor opener switch P 177 HUD Head up display switch P 84 Trunkopener switch P 104 If equipped A B C D E F G ...

Page 17: ... P 125 Doorlock switches P 101 Metercontrolswitches P 79 Paddle shiftswitches P 153 159 Telephone switch LKA Lane KeepingAssist switch P 191 Vehicle to vehicle distance switch P 203 Cruise control switches Dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range P 198 Audioremotecontrolswitches Talk switch Refer to NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL A B C D E A B C D E F G H ...

Page 18: ..._OM11405U_ U Audiocontrol switches 1 Remote Touch P 236 Pposition switch P 152 158 Brakeholdswitch P 165 EV drive mode switch 2 P 147 Active rear wing switch 2 P 224 1 Refer to NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL 2 If equipped A B C D E F ...

Page 19: ...ialindex LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U Interior SRS airbags P 28 Floormats P 22 Frontseats P 114 Head restraints P 119 Seatbelts P 24 Console box auxiliary box P 255 Cupholder P 255 Coathooks P 259 A B C D E F G H ...

Page 20: ... Ceiling Garage door openerbuttons P 260 Insiderearview mirror P 122 Sunvisors P 258 Vanity mirrors P 258 Seatlights P 252 Shiftleverlight P 252 Personallights P 253 SOS button P 266 Door linkedpersonallightswitch P 253 If equipped A B C D E F G H ...

Page 21: ...8 Pop Up Hood 36 Front passenger occupant classifi cation system 38 Exhaust gas precautions 42 1 2 Childsafety Riding with children 43 Child restraint systems 43 1 3 Hybridsystem Hybrid system features LC500h 54 Hybrid system precautions LC500h 57 1 4 Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system Immobilizer system 62 Alarm 64 Theft prevention labels U S A 65 ...

Page 22: ...ls while driving An unexpect edly high speed may result or it may become difficult to stop the vehicle This could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury When installing the driver s floor mat Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles even if they are Lexus Genu ine floor mats Only use floor mats designed for the driver s seat Always install ...

Page 23: ...safe driving adjusttheseatand mirrortoanappropriate position beforedriving Correct driving posture WARNING Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury A B C D Do not adjust the position of the driver s seat while driving Doingsocouldcausethedrivertolose control of the vehicle Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback A cush...

Page 24: ...s Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips Pregnant women Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way P 25 Women who are pregnant should posi tion the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occupants extending the shoulder belt completely over the shoulder and avoid ing belt contact with ...

Page 25: ...t belt usage P 24 Seat belt extender If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because they are not long enough a personalized seat belt extender is avail able from your Lexus dealer free of charge WARNING Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted If the seat belt does not function cor rectly immediately contact your Lexus dealer Replace the seat assembly including...

Page 26: ...ow the seat belt to be extended easily When it is difficult to extend the seat belt pass the seat belt through the guide When getting into or out of a rear seat release the seat belt from the guide Vehicles with manual type head restraint WARNING Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restrai...

Page 27: ...ing sudden swerving or an accident Failure to do so may cause death or seri ous injury Always make sure that the belt is not twisted and runs freely through the guide Regardless of whether the guide is usedornot alwayssecuretheseatbelt guide button Do not hang from or pull the guide forcefully Seatbeltpretensioners WARNING Seat belt pretensioners Observe the following precautions to reduce the ris...

Page 28: ...tion SRS side and curtain shield airbags SRS side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants SRS curtain shield airbags Can help protect primarily the head of occupants Can help prevent the occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of vehi SRS airbags TheSRSairbagsinflatewhenthevehicleissubjectedtocertaintypesofsevere impactsthatmaycausesignificantinjurytotheocc...

Page 29: ... impact sensors door Knee airbags Front passenger airbag Curtain shield airbags AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights Seat belt pretensioners and force limiters Side impact sensors front Front side airbags SRS warning light Driver airbag Side impact sensors rear Driver s seat position sensor Driver s seat belt buckle switch Airbag sensor assembly A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O ...

Page 30: ...ergency and helps to dis patch the necessary emergency ser vices P 266 An SRS airbag is deployed A seat belt pretensioner is activated The vehicle is involved in a severe rear end collision SRSairbagdeploymentconditions SRS front airbags The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level the level of force corre sponding to an approximately 12 18 mph 2...

Page 31: ...S front airbags The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rearcollision if it rollsover orifitis involved in a low speed frontal collision But when ever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle deploy ment of the SRS front airbags may occur Collision from the side Collision from the rear Vehicle rollover Types of col...

Page 32: ... involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags to inflate A portion of a door or its surrounding area is damaged deformed or has had a hole made in it or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side and curtain shield airbags to inflate The pad section of the steering wheel dashboard near the front passenger air bag or...

Page 33: ...if your vehicle has that feature If your steering wheel is adjustable tilt it downward This points the airbag towardyourchestinsteadofyourhead and neck The seat should be adjusted as recom mended by NHTSA above while still maintaining control of the foot pedals steering wheel and your view of the instrument panel controls If the seat belt extender has been con nected to the front seat belt buckles...

Page 34: ...r head or hands outside the vehi cle Do not attach anything to or lean any thing against areas such as the dash board steering wheel pad and lower portion of the instrument panel These items can become projectiles when the SRS driver front passenger and knee airbags deploy Do not attach anything to areas such as a door windshield side window front or rear pillar and roof side rail Do not hang coat...

Page 35: ...not place anything such as a cush ion on the front passenger s seat Doing so will disperse the passenger s weight which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger s weight properly As a result the SRS front air bags for the front passenger may not deploy in the event of a collision Modification and disposal of SRS air bag system components Do not dispose of your vehicle or per form any of th...

Page 36: ...ng the slope of a parking lot an undulating road a protruding object or falling object Conditions under which the Pop Up Hood may not operate properly If a pedestrian collides with the right or left corner of the front bumper or the side of the vehicle As such impacts may be difficult to detect the system may not operate If the vehicle speed is not detected cor rectly such as if the vehicle is sli...

Page 37: ... are of the specified size and inflated to the speci fied tire pressure If tires of a different size are used the system may not operate properly If something has hit the area around the front bumper the sensors may be damagedevenifthePopUpHoodhas not operated Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer Do not remove or repair the parts or wiring of the Pop Up Hood as doing so may cause accide...

Page 38: ...cationsystem Thissystemdetectstheconditionsofthefront passenger seatandactivates or deactivatesthefrontpassengerairbag and front passenger knee airbag Systemcomponents A B C D E F WARNING Front passenger occupant classifica tion system precautions Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant classification system Failure to do so may cause death or seri ous injury Wear ...

Page 39: ...t activate in the event of a severe accident If the seatback touches the rear seat return the seatback to a position where it does not touch the rear seat Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system If an adult sits in the front passenger seat the AIRBAGON indicatorlight ...

Page 40: ...irbag Activated Front passenger knee airbag Indicator warninglight AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights AIR BAG OFF or AIR BAG ON 4 SRS warning light Off Driver s and front passenger s seat belt reminder light Off 2 or flashing 3 Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated or acti vated 4 Front passenger knee airbag Indicator warninglight AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights AIR BAG O...

Page 41: ... the phy sique or posture 5 Never install a rear facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat A forward facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable P 45 6 In case the indicator light is not illuminated consult this manual on how to install the child restraint system properly P 43 Indicator warninglight AIR BAG ON and AIR BA...

Page 42: ...on as possible When parking If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area such as a garage stop the engine hybrid sys tem Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running hybrid system operat ing for a long time If such a situation cannot be avoided park the vehicle in an open space and ensurethatexhaustfumesdonotenter the vehicle interior Do not leave the engine running hybrid sy...

Page 43: ... power window accidentally Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or pinch body parts such as the power window hood trunk seats etc WARNING When children arein thevehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle and never allow children to have or use the key Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral There is also a danger that children ...

Page 44: ... the child installed on the rear seat According to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat Holding a child in your or someone else s armsis nota substitutefor a child restraint system In an accident the child can be crushed against the wind shield or between the holder and the interior of the vehicle Handling the child restraint syste...

Page 45: ...the child restraint system Raise the seatback as much as pos sible Move the seat to the rearmost posi tion Raise the seat to the highest position If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installa tion and the head restraint can be removed removetheheadrestraint Otherwise put the head restraint in the upper most position Installation method Page Seat belt attachment P 47 Chi...

Page 46: ...the front passenger seat Aforward facingchildrestraintsystem may be installed on the front passen ger seat only when it is unavoidable When installing a forward facing child restraintsystemonthefrontpassenger seat adjust the seatback to the most upright position move the seat as far back as possible and raise the seat to the highest position even if the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illumi nated ...

Page 47: ...nto the buckle Make sure that the belt is not twisted 3 Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode Inlockmode thebeltcannot be extended WARNING When a booster seat is installed always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the child s shoulder The belt should be kept away from the child s neck but not so that it could fall off the child ...

Page 48: ...he front passenger seat is unavoidable refer to P 45 for front passenger seat adjustment 2 If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installa tion and the head restraint can be removed remove the head restraint Otherwise put the head restraint in the upper most position P 119 3 Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehi cle 4 Run the seat belt ...

Page 49: ...f installing the child restraint sys tem to the front passenger seat is unavoidable refer to P 45 for front passenger seat adjustment 2 Highbacktype Iftheheadrestraint interferes with your child restraint system and the head restraint can be removed remove the head restraint Otherwise put the head restraint in the upper most position P 119 3 Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the ...

Page 50: ...the belt Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted Shake the child restraint system left and right and forward and backward to ensure that it has been securely installed After securing a child restraint system never adjust the seat When a booster seat is installed always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the child s shoulder ...

Page 51: ...nto the LATCH anchors For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint sys tem indicates the presence of a lower connector system 2 If the child restraint has a top tether strap follow the child restraint man ufacturer s operation manual regarding the installation using the top tether strap to latch onto the top tether strap anchor P 52 3 After installing the child restraint system rock it bac...

Page 52: ...ms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210 2 Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be used This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819 WARNING When installing a child restraint sys tem Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury After securing a child restraint system never adjust the seat When using the LATCH anchors be sur...

Page 53: ...anything other than the anchor bracket After securing a child restraint system never adjust the seat Follow all installation instructions pro vided by the child restraint system manufacturer NOTICE Anchor brackets for top tether strap When not in use make certain to close the lid If it remains open the lid may be damaged ...

Page 54: ...sed When the shift position is in N the hybrid battery traction battery is not being charged Hybrid system features LC500h Yourvehicleisahybridvehicle It hascharacteristicsdifferentfromconven tionalvehicles Besureyouarecloselyfamiliarwiththecharacteristicsofyour vehicle andoperate it withcare Thehybridsystemcombinestheuseofagasolineengineandanelectricmotor tractionmotor accordingtodrivingcondition...

Page 55: ...or traction motor or the gasoline engine is stopped Conditionsin whichthe gasolineengine may not stop The gasoline engine starts and stops auto matically However it may not stop auto matically in the following conditions During gasoline engine warm up During hybrid battery traction battery charging When the temperature of the hybrid bat tery traction battery is high or low When the heater is switc...

Page 56: ...ay be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents under the rear seats Maintenance repair recycling and dis posal Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main tenance repair recycling and disposal Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself Customization Settings e g on off operation of the EV indicator can be changed Customizable features P 391 W...

Page 57: ...uel level warning light P 338 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 3 gal 12 6 L 2 8 Imp gal when the vehicle is on a level surface This value may vary when the vehicle is on a slope Add extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined Electromagnetic waves High voltage parts and cables on hybrid vehicles incorporate...

Page 58: ...le remove or replace the high voltage parts cables or their connectors The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses high voltage Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature and always obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle Never try to open the service plug access hole located behind the rear seats The service plug is used only when the vehicle is s...

Page 59: ...ery traction battery Your vehicle contains a sealed lithium ion battery Never resell hand over or modify the hybrid battery To prevent accidents hybrid batteries that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are collectedthroughLexusdealer Donot dispose of the battery yourself Unless the battery is properly collected the following may occur resulting in death or serious injury The hybrid battery ...

Page 60: ...r cooler bottles in the vehi cle If water spills onto the hybrid battery traction battery the battery may be damaged Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer Hybridbattery tractionbat tery airintakevents NOTICE Hybrid battery traction battery air intake vents Make sure not to block the air intake vent with anything such as a seat cover plastic cover or luggage If the vents become blocked th...

Page 61: ...afety and security If a warninglight comes on a warning message is displayed or the 12 volt bat tery is disconnected The hybrid system may not start In this case try to start the system again If the READY indicator does not come on con tact your Lexus dealer ...

Page 62: ...ip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object If the key is in close proximity to or touch ing a key registered to the security sys tem key with a built in transponder chip of another vehicle Certifications for the engine immobilizer system immobilizer system For vehicles sold in the U S A Hawaii and Puerto Rico Engine immobilizer system Immobilizer system Thevehicle skeyshavebuilt in...

Page 63: ...LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U 1 For safety and security For vehicles sold in Canada NOTICE To ensurethe system operates cor rectly Do not modify or remove the system If modified or removed the proper opera tion of the system cannot be guaranteed ...

Page 64: ...I TION ON mode ON mode or start the engine hybrid system The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds System maintenance The vehicle has a maintenance free type alarm system Triggering of the alarm The alarm may be triggered in the following situations Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system A person inside the vehicle opens a door the trunk or hood or unlocks the vehicle u...

Page 65: ...he alarm is acti vated While the alarm is activated a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door Whenrechargingorreplacingthe12 volt battery NOTICE To ensurethe system operates cor rectly Do not modify or remove the system If modified or removed the proper opera tion of the system cannot be guaranteed Theft prevention labels U S A Theselabelsareattachedtothe vehicleto reduce vehicletheftby f...

Page 66: ...66 1 4 Theft deterrentsystem LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U ...

Page 67: ...icle status information and indicators Vehicle status information andindicators 2 1 Instrumentcluster Warning lights and indicators 68 Gauges and meters 74 Multi information display 78 Head up display 84 Energy monitor consumption screen 89 ...

Page 68: ...l warning lights and indicators illuminated LC500 LC500h The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target region Warning lights and indicators The warninglights and indicatorson the instrumentcluster center panel and outsiderearviewmirrorsinformthedriverofthestatusofthevehicle svarious systems Instrumentcluster ...

Page 69: ... light 1 P 335 Canada ABS warning light 1 P 335 red Electric power steering sys temwarninglight 1 P 335 yellow Electric power steering sys temwarninglight 1 P 335 PCS warning light 1 3 P 336 orange LKA indicator 2 P 336 Slip indicator 1 P 337 Brake Override System warning light P 337 Drive Start Con trolwarninglight 2 P 337 Brake hold operated indica tor 1 3 P 337 U S A Parking brake indicator 3 P...

Page 70: ...s are notavailableto help protect you in an accident which could result in death or seriousinjury Havethevehicleinspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs Indicators Turnsignalindicator P 161 U S A Headlight indicator P 167 Canada Tail light indicator P 167 Headlight high beam indica tor P 169 Automatic High Beam indica tor 1 P 170 Cruise control indicator 2 P 198 Dynamic radar crui...

Page 71: ...IONONmode ON mode while the BSM main switch is turned on When the BSM main switch is turned on while the engine switch power switch is in IGNITION ON mode ON mode Ifthesystem is functioningcorrectly the BSM outside rear view mirror indica tors will turn off after a few seconds If the BSM outside rear view mirror indi cators do not illuminate or do not turn off there may be a malfunction in the sys...

Page 72: ...ing ratio based on accelera tion Eco driving ratio based on acceleration The part that exceeds the Zone of Eco driv ing illuminates in white Zone of Eco driving Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions The shift position is in any position other than D A paddle shift switch is operated Eco Driving Indicator Light Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected Eco D...

Page 73: ...neration refers to the conversion of energy cre ated by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy The shift position is in other than D or M The driving mode is other than Eco mode Motor power display LC500h Motor power area Shows that the power of the motor assists the engine Charge area Shows regeneration status Regenerated energy will be used to charge the hybrid battery traction batte...

Page 74: ...er depending on the target region Engine oil temperature gauge Eco Driving Indicator LC500 Displays the engine oil temperature or Eco Driving Indicator P 72 Outside temperature Gauges and meters Whenthemainmeterisinthesideposition someofthemeterdisplaysandthe gauge layout willbe changed Meter display A B ...

Page 75: ...er display Odometer Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven Trip meter Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset Trip meters A and B can beused to record and display different distances independently Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank Multi information display Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data P 78 ...

Page 76: ...nt The brightness of the instrument panel lights is automatically adjusted based on the light sensor detecting how bright the sur roundings are 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 h...

Page 77: ...ess levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted individually However when the surroundings are bright daytime etc turning on the tail lights will not change the instrument panel brightness The display can be switched between the center and side positions NOTICE Topreventdamagetotheengineand itscomponents Do not let the indicator of the tachom eter enter the red zone as it rep resent...

Page 78: ...is played when the main meter is in the side position cannot be displayed P 79 When the main meter is in the side position Selecting a menu icon displays a vari ety of vehicle data or allows vehicle settings to be customized Menuicons Multi information display Displayandmenuicons Drive information Navigation system linked dis play Audio system linked display Driving assist system informa tion ...

Page 79: ... Reset Return to the previous screen and move the main meter Contentofdriveinformation Select to display various drive data Warning message display Settings display WARNING Caution for use while driving When operating the multi information display while driving pay extra atten tiontothesafetyoftheareaaroundthe vehicle Do not look continuously at the multi information display while driving as youma...

Page 80: ... after the engine hybrid system was started respectively This distanceis computed based on your average fuel consumption As a result the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed When only a small amount of fuel is added tothe tank thedisplaymaynot be updated When refueling turn the engine switch power switch off If the vehicle is refu eled without turning the engine switch...

Page 81: ...s display is intended for use as a guide line Dependingonfactorssuchastheroad surfacecondition temperatureandvehicle speed the display may not show the actual condition of the vehicle Main meter G force direction Current G force value analyzed value of front rear and left right G forces This display is intended for use as a guide line Dependingonfactorssuchastheroad surfacecondition temperatureand...

Page 82: ... is used Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunc tion is detected P 344 Select to change the meter display set tings Language Select to change the language on the display Units Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption Eco Driving Indicator Light LC500 Select to activate deactivate the Eco Driving Indicator Light EVindicator LC500h Select to activat...

Page 83: ...ily sus pended Whenawarningmessageappearsonthe multi information display When the vehicle begins to move Customization The settings can be changed on of the multi information display Settings of the driving assist systems P 391 Vehicle settings P 85 282 306 307 391 Displays suggestions to the driver in the following situations To select a response to a displayed suggestion use the meter control sw...

Page 84: ...he power windows If it is attempt to close the passenger s side window using the power window switch on the driver s door a sugges tion message will be displayed Customization The suggestion function can be turned on off Customizable features P 391 If equipped Navigation system linked display area Displays the following items which are linked to the navigation system Speed limit Street name Route ...

Page 85: ...Indicator motor power display tachometer P 88 LC500h HUD Head up display switch Enabling Disablingthehead up display Pressing the switch turns the head up display on off Changingsettingsofthehead up display Select on the multi information dis play P 78 to change the following settings Display brightness position Select to adjust the brightness and position of the head up display Eco Driving Indica...

Page 86: ...scon nected The customize settings of the head up dis play will be reset Customization Settings e g display can be changed Customizable features P 391 WARNING Beforeusing the head up display Check that the position and brightness of the head up display image does not interfere with safe driving Incorrect adjustment of the image s position or brightness may obstruct the driver s view and lead to an...

Page 87: ...Indicator motor powerdisplay tachometer LC500h Displays either of Hybrid System Indi cator or the tachometer Motor power display can be displayed when Hybrid System Indicator is selected while the driving mode P 208 is other than the eco drive mode Displays the following items which are linked to the navigation system Speedlimit Displays the speed limit on the current road Streetname When the navi...

Page 88: ...tor For details refer to P 72 Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolu tions per minute Hybrid SystemIndicator Charge area Hybrid Eco area Eco area Power area Displayed content is the same as that dis played on the meter Hybrid System Indi cator For details refer to P 72 Motor power display Charge area Power area Displayed content is the same as that dis played on the meter Motor power dis p...

Page 89: ...eed in revolu tions per minute If equipped Multi information display Center Display Meter control switches MENU button Touchpad Energy monitor consump tion screen Youcanview the statusofyour hybrid system LC500h andfuel consumptioninformationon the multi information display and Cen ter Display Theenergymonitororconsump tion screencan be displayed onthe side display Systemcomponents A B C D E ...

Page 90: ...lect Energy Multi information display Press or of the meter control switches and select and then press or to select the energy monitor display Energymonitor LC500h When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor traction motor Center Display Multi information display When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric motor traction motor Center Display Multi information dis...

Page 91: ...les only and may vary slightly from actual conditions When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine Center Display Multi information display When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery traction battery Center Display Multi information display When there is no energy flow Center Display Multi information display ...

Page 92: ...nutes Current fuel consumption Regenerated energy in the past 15 minutes LC500h One symbol indicates 50 Wh Up to 5 symbols are shown Average vehicle speed since the engine hybrid system was started Elapsed time since the engine hybrid system was started Cruising range Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color into past aver ages and averages attained since the engine swi...

Page 93: ...mption data can be deleted by selecting Clear Cruising range Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption As a result the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed Display the vehicle information on the sidedisplay P 239 andthenselect or to display the desired ...

Page 94: ...l consumption and highest fuel consumption The image is an example only and may vary slightly from actual conditions Use the displayed average fuel consump tion as a reference Energymonitor LC500h Displays the hybrid system operation and energy recovery states Displayed content is the same as that dis played on the multi information display P 90 The image is an example only and may vary slightly f...

Page 95: ...and trunk Doors 99 Trunk 103 Smart access system with push button start 106 3 3 Adjustingthe seats Front seats 114 Driving position memory 116 Head restraints 119 3 4 Adjustingthesteeringwheeland mirrors Steering wheel 121 Inside rear view mirror 122 Outside rear view mirrors 123 3 5 Openingand closing thewin dows Power windows 125 ...

Page 96: ...rt access system with push but ton start or the wireless remote control does not operate The detection area becomes smaller The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on To avoid serious deterioration do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft 1 m of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field TVs Personal computers Cellular phones cordless phones and battery charger...

Page 97: ...store it in the electronic key Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly you will need the mechanical key P 355 NOTICE Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to such materials Do not disa...

Page 98: ...Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box P 254 as circum stances demand Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the elec tronic key only If you loseyour mechanicalkeys P 354 If a wrong key isused The key cylinder rotates freely isolated from the internal mechanism ...

Page 99: ...lock indicator P 101 Wirelessremote control 1 Locks both side doors The outside door handles will be retracted if they have been extended After locking the doors check that the door is securely locked with the door lock indicator P 101 2 Unlocks both side doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver s door Pressing the button again within 5 seconds unlocks the other door The outside door handles w...

Page 100: ... have been locked unlocked Locked once Unlocked twice A buzzer sounds to indicate that the win dows are operating Security feature If adoor is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again Open door warning buzzer Ifanattempttolockthedoors is madewhen a door is not fully closed a buzzer sounds continuously for 5 ...

Page 101: ...cator illu minates for more than 30 seconds while the engine switch power switch is off the door lock indicator will automatically turn WARNING To prevent an accident Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant being thrown out of the vehicle resulting in death or serious injury Ensure that both side doors are prop erly ...

Page 102: ...ng functions can be set or canceled For instructions on customizing refer to P 391 Automaticdoorlockingand unlockingsystems Function Operation Speed linked door locking function Both side doors are automatically locked when vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph 20 km h or higher Shift position linked door lock ing function Both side doors are automatically locked when the shift position is shifted...

Page 103: ...ing thetrunk Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught resulting in serious injury Removeanyheavyloads suchassnow and ice from the trunk lid before opening it Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to suddenly shut again after it is opened When opening or closing the trunk lid thoroughly check to make sure the surrounding area is safe If anyone i...

Page 104: ...y Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the trunk damper stay to break causing an accident Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk lid Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to suddenly shut again after it is opened NOTICE Trunk damper stays The trunk is equipped with damper stays that hold the trunk lid in place Observe the following precaut...

Page 105: ... before closing the trunk The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if either door is unlocked In this case open the trunk using the trunk opener switch If the trunk lid is closed by a hand having the electronic key when the both side doors are locked a warning buzzer may sound Inthiscase thetrunkisnotlocked Do not close the trunk lid by a hand hav ing the electronic key Internal...

Page 106: ... wireless remote control or entry func tion When leavinga keytothe vehicle with a parking attendant P 98 Antenna location Antennas outside the cabin Antennas inside the cabin Antenna inside the trunk Antenna outside the trunk Protectingluggageagainsttheft A B Smart access system with push button start Thefollowingoperationscanbe performed simplybycarryingthe electronic key on yourperson for exampl...

Page 107: ... P 344 When only an alarm sounds circumstances and correction procedures are as follows When an exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds When an interior alarm sounds continu ously If KeyDetectedinVehicle isshownon the multi informationdisplay An attempt was made to lock the doors using the smart access system with push buttonstart whilethe electronic key was still inside the vehicle Retrieve the ...

Page 108: ...on startusesweakradiowaves Inthefollowing situations the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected preventing the smart access sys tem with push button start wireless remote control and engine immobilizer system immobilizer system from operating prop erly Ways of coping P 355 When the electronic key battery is depleted Near a TV tower electric power plant gas station...

Page 109: ...signals will be shown up to two consecutive times After this no recognition signals will be given If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range the door may lock and unlock repeatedly In this case follow the follow ing correction procedures to wash the vehicle Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft 2 m or more away from the vehicle Take care to ensure t...

Page 110: ...ing the trunk P 355 Starting the engine hybrid system P 356 Customization Settings e g smart access system with push button start can be changed Customizable features P 391 If the smart access system with push button start has been deactivated in a customized setting refer to the explanations for the fol lowing operations Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk Use the wireless remot...

Page 111: ...111 3 2 Opening closing and lockingthe doors and trunk LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U 3 Before driving ...

Page 112: ...112 3 2 Opening closing and lockingthe doors and trunk LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U For vehicles sold in Canada ...

Page 113: ...e entry function can be disabled Ask your Lexus dealer for details such as the frequency of radio waves and tim ing of the emitted radio waves Then consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pace makers cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should con sul...

Page 114: ...t stops and the head restraint moves down Front seats The seats can beadjusted longitu dinally vertically etc Adjust the seatto ensurethecorrect driving posture Adjustmentprocedure A B C D E F WARNING When adjusting the seat position Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen gers are not injured by the moving seat Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving...

Page 115: ...s The lever operated Front Fold Return seat will not operate in the follow ing situations The front seat belt of the seat to be oper ated is fastened The engine switch power switch is in IGNITION ON mode ON mode and the shift position is in a position other than P Operation of the lever operated Front Fold Return seat will stop in the follow ing situations A power seat adjusting switch or a driv i...

Page 116: ...eat Before operating the lever operated Front Fold Return seat ensurethat anysurroundingpassengersorobjects will not contact the seat Make sure the seatback is locked securely before driving Never operate the lever operated Front Fold Return seat while the vehicle is moving Jam protection function Do not use a hand foot or any other part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection fu...

Page 117: ... any of the following Press the SET button Press button 1 2 or 3 Operate any of the seat adjustment switches only cancels seat position recall Operate the tilt and telescopic steering control switch only cancels steering wheel position recall Operating the driving position memory after turning the engine switch power switch off Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the d...

Page 118: ...ke 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 the driving posi...

Page 119: ...e lock release button Iftheheadrestrainttouchestheceiling making the removal difficult change the seat height or angle P 114 Head restraints Head restraintsare providedfor frontseats WARNING Head restraint precautions Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury Adjust the head restraints to the cor rect position at all time...

Page 120: ...pe only For removing 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 Installingtheheadrestraints manualtypeonly A ...

Page 121: ... the driving position memory system P 116 Enabling easier driver entry and exit auto tilt away When the engine switch power switch is turned off the steering wheel returns to its stowed position by moving up and away Turningtheengineswitch powerswitch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode ON mode will return the steering wheel to the original position Customization The auto tilt away function can be ch...

Page 122: ... illuminates The function will set to ON mode each time the engine switch power switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode ON mode Pressing the button turns the function to OFF mode The indicator also turns off Toprevent sensor error Toensurethatthesensorsoperateproperly do not touch or cover them Inside rear view mirror The rearview mirror sposition can beadjustedto enable sufficient confirmationofther...

Page 123: ...ew mirror to reduce reflected light P 122 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 116 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 orde...

Page 124: ...be linked to locking unlocking of the doors Press the AUTO switch to set auto matic mode The indicator will come on Pressing the switch once more will return to manual mode When disconnecting and reconnecting 12 volt battery terminals The automatic folding extending mirror function will return to off as default To turn the function on press the switch again to select on Using automatic mode in col...

Page 125: ...ing operations with the power window switch of that door Stop the vehicle With the engine switch power switch in IGNITION ON mode ON mode within 4 seconds of the jam protection function or catch protection function activating continuously operate the power window switch in the one touch closing direction or one touch opening direction so that the door win dow can be opened and closed If the door w...

Page 126: ...d other passengers tohavebodypartscaughtinthepower window Also when riding with a child it is recommended to use the window lock switch P 126 Check to make sure that all passen gers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated When using the wireless remote con trol or mechanical key and operating the power windows operate the power wind...

Page 127: ...h The indicator will come on and the passenger window will be locked The power windowscan be operated when The engine switch power switch is in IGNITION ON mode ON mode When the 12 volt battery is discon nected The window lock switch is disabled If nec essary press the window lock switch after reconnecting the 12 volt battery A ...

Page 128: ...128 3 5 Opening and closing the windows LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U ...

Page 129: ...1 Parking brake 162 Brake Hold 165 4 3 Operatingthelights andwipers Headlight switch 167 Automatic High Beam 170 Windshield wipers and washer 172 4 4 Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap 176 4 5 Using thedriving support sys tems Lexus Safety System 178 PCS Pre Collision System 184 LKA Lane Keeping Assist 191 Dynamic radarcruise control with full speed range 198 Driving mode select switch 208 Intuit...

Page 130: ...y on your person If parking on a hill block the wheels as needed Starting off on a steep uphill 1 Make sure that the parking brake is set with the brake pedal depressed and then shift the shift position to D Thehill startassistcontrolwillbeactivated P 227 2 Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal 3 Release the parking brake For fuel efficient driving LC500h Keepinmindthath...

Page 131: ...resh snow In such case deactivate TRAC P 228 to cancel Drive Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh snow Breaking in your new Lexus To extend the life of the vehicle observing the following precautions is recommended For the first 186 miles 300 km Avoid sudden stops For the first 621 miles 1000 km Do not drive at extremely high speeds Avoid sudden acceler...

Page 132: ...le material nearby During normal driving do not turn off the engine hybrid system Turning the engine hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control however power assist to the steering will be lost This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Intheeventofanemergency suchasif it bec...

Page 133: ...osition to N while the vehicle is moving will dis engage the engine from the transmis sion Engine braking is not available when N is selected LC500h Changing the shift position to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the hybrid system Engine braking is not available with the hybrid system disengaged Be careful not to change the shift posi tion with the accelerator pedal depressed Changing ...

Page 134: ...speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby When the vehicle isparked Donotleaveglasses cigarettelighters spray cans or soft drink cans in the vehicle when it is in the sun Doing so may result in the following Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can and may lead to a fire The temperature insid...

Page 135: ...king When the brakes are wet drive more cautiously Braking distance increases when the brakesarewet andthismaycauseone side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side Also the parking brake may not securely hold the vehi cle If the electronically controlled brake system does not operate do not follow othervehiclescloselyandavoidhills or sharp turns that require braking In this case br...

Page 136: ...d by flooding it may not be possible to shift the shift position to P or from P to other positions In this case contact your Lexus dealer When parking the vehicle Always set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed Cargo and luggage Takenoticeofthefoll...

Page 137: ...towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and lug gage load capacity of your vehicle P 138 Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing Cargo capacity Total load capacity vehicle capac ity weight P 372 When 2 people with the combined...

Page 138: ...on your vehicle Totalloadcapacity and seatingcapacity These details are also described on the tire and loading information label P 313 Vehicle load limits Vehicle load limits includetotal load capacity seatingcapacity towing capacity and cargo capac ity Total load capacity vehicle capacity weight P 372 Total load capacity means the com bined weight of occupants cargo and luggage Seating capacity 4...

Page 139: ...ion of a towhitchortheuse ofa towhitch carrierforawheel chair scooter bicycle etc Your vehicle isnot designed for trailer towing orfor the use of towhitch mountedcarriers Dinghy towing Your vehicle isnot designed tobe dinghytowed with4wheelsonthe ground behinda motor home NOTICE Toavoidseriousdamagetoyourvehi cle Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground ...

Page 140: ...ates as follows When a door is opened or the engine switch mode is changed from ACCES SORY or IGNITION ON mode to off the engine switch illumination slowly blinks When depressing the brake pedal with carrying the electric key on your person the engine switch illumination rapidly blinks When the engine switch is in ACCES SORY or IGNITION ON mode the engine switch illumination illuminates If the eng...

Page 141: ...Operation of the engineswitch If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly the engine switch mode may not change or the engine may not start If attempting to restart the engine imme diately after turning the engine switch off the engine may not start in some cases Afterturningtheengineswitchoff please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine Customization If the smart access system with ...

Page 142: ...sed ACCESSORY will be displayed on the meter 3 IGNITION ON mode All electrical components can be used IGNITION ON will be displayed on the Stopping the engine WARNING Stopping the engine in an emergency If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession P 326 However do ...

Page 143: ...ng brake is set P 162 Parking brake indicator will come on 2 Firmly depress the brake pedal andamessagewillbedisplayedon the multi information display If it is not displayed the hybrid system can not be started When the shift position is N the hybrid sys tem cannot start Shift the shift position to P when starting the hybrid system P 158 3 Press the power switch shortly and firmly When operating t...

Page 144: ...s low such as during winter driving conditions When starting the hybrid system the flashing time of the READY indicator maybelong Leavethevehicleasitisuntil the READY indicator is steady on as steady means the vehicle is able to move When the hybrid battery traction bat tery is extremely cold below approxi mately 22 F 30 C under the influence of the outside temperature it may not be possible to st...

Page 145: ... turning the power switch off please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid system Customization If the smart access system with push button start has been deactivated in a customized setting refer to P 355 1 Stop the vehicle completely 2 If the parking brake is in manual mode set the parking brake P 162 3 Shift the shift position to P P 158 Check that the shift position indicator shows P...

Page 146: ... switch will automatically turn off However this function cannot entirely pre vent the 12 volt battery discharge Do not leave the vehicle with the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long peri ods of time when the hybrid system is not operating WARNING Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the vehi cle press and hold the...

Page 147: ... which EV drive mode can not be turned on It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations If it can not be turned on a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi infor NOTICE To prevent 12 volt battery discharge Do not leave the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long periods of time without the hybrid sys tem on If ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON is disp...

Page 148: ...ybrid battery traction battery becomes low The remaining battery level indicated in the Energy monitor display is low P 90 Vehicle speed is high The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc When it is possible to inform the driver of automatic cancelation in advance a prior notice screen will appear on the multi infor mation display Possibledrivingdistancewhendrivingin...

Page 149: ... running the shift position can be changed from P to D N or R The shift position can only be changed to M directly from D WARNING Caution while driving When driving in EV drive mode pay spe cial attention to the area around the vehi cle Because there is no engine noise pedestrians people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles in the area may not be aware of the vehicle starting off or approa...

Page 150: ...iving at low speeds 3 Shift position may be changed to D when driving at low speeds Reverse warning buzzer When shifting into R a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift position is in R To protect the automatic transmission If the automatic transmission fluid tempera ture is high Transmission Fluid Temp High See Owner s Manual will be displayed on the multi information display and t...

Page 151: ...t shift position is highlighted When any shift position other than D or M is selected the arrow toward M and M position indicator are displayed in gray WARNING When driving on slippery road sur faces Do not accelerate or shift the shift posi tion suddenly Sudden changes in engine braking may causethevehicletospinorskid resulting in an accident NOTICE Situations whereshiftcontrolsystem malfunctions...

Page 152: ...he shift position indicator provided on the instru ment cluster The shift position cannot be changed from P to M directly Automatic P position selection function In the following situations the shift position is automatically changed to P Whenpressingtheengineswitchwiththe vehiclestoppedwhiletheengineswitchis in IGNITION ON mode and the shift position is in a position other than P after the shift ...

Page 153: ...ge that enables engine braking force that is suitable to driving condi tions When the paddle shift switch is operated the shift range switches to a range that is one range higher than the current range Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear prevent WARNING P position switch Do not press the P position switch while the vehicle is moving If the P position switch is pressed w...

Page 154: ...lp ensure safety and driving perfor mance downshifting operation may some times be restricted In some circumstances downshifting may not be possible even when the paddle shift switch is operated A buzzer will sound twice ToenterMmode shifttheshiftposition to M Gears can be selected by oper atingthepaddleshiftswitches allowing you to drive in the gear of your choos ing 1 Upshifting 2 Downshifting T...

Page 155: ...hoosegearrange suitable for your driving situation by operating the paddle shift switches 2 Any gear range can be fixed when driv ing in M mode For the shift positions When the power switch is off the shift position cannot be changed When the power switch is in ON mode the hybrid system is not operating the shift position can only be changed to N When the READY indicator is on the shiftpositioncan...

Page 156: ...as changed to N 1 Shift position may be changed to P when driving at extremely low speeds 2 Shift position may be changed to R when driving at low speeds 3 Shift position may be changed to D when driving at low speeds Reverse warning buzzer When shifting into R a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift position is in R Toprotect the hybrid transmission If the transmission fluid tempe...

Page 157: ... selected the arrow toward M and M position indicator are displayed in gray WARNING When driving on slippery road sur faces Do not accelerate or shift the shift posi tion suddenly Sudden changes in engine braking may causethevehicletospinorskid resulting in an accident NOTICE Hybrid battery traction battery charge If the shift position is in N the hybrid bat tery traction battery will not be charg...

Page 158: ...shift position indicator provided on the instru ment cluster The shift position cannot be changed from P to M directly Automatic P position selection function In the following situations the shift position is automatically changed to P When pressing the power switch with the vehicle stopped while the power switch is in ON mode and the shift position is in a position other than P after the shift po...

Page 159: ...e that enables engine braking force that is suitable to driving condi tions When the paddle shift switch is operated the shift range switches to a range that is one range higher than the current range Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear prevent WARNING P position switch Do not press the P position switch while the vehicle is moving If the P position switch is pressed wh...

Page 160: ...perating Downshifting restriction warning buzzer To help ensure safety and driving perfor mance downshifting operation may some times be restricted In some circumstances downshifting may not be possible even when the paddle shift switch is operated A buzzer will sound twice ToenterMmode shifttheshiftposition to M Gears can be selected by oper atingthepaddleshiftswitches allowing you to drive in th...

Page 161: ...is performed Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer To help ensure safety and driving perfor mance downshifting operation may some times be restricted In some circumstances downshifting may not be possible even when the paddle shift switch is operated A buzzer will sound twice 1 Right turn 2 Lane change to the right move the lever partway and release it The right hand signals will flash 3 times ...

Page 162: ...n P 391 Using the manual mode The parking brake can be set and released manually U S A Canada 1 Push the switch to set the parking brake The parking brake indicator light will turn on Press and hold the parking brake switch if an emergency occurs and it is necessary to operate the parking brake while driving Parking brake Theparking brakecan beset or releasedautomaticallyormanually In automatic mo...

Page 163: ...rake pedal depressed Turnsautomatic modeoff While the vehicle is stopped pull and hold the parking brake switch until a message is shown on the multi infor mation display Parking brake operation When the engine switch power switch is not in IGNITION ON mode ON mode the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch When the engine switch power switch is not in IGNITION ON mode ON ...

Page 164: ...h mal functions Automatic mode automatic brake setting and releasing will be turned on automati cally Parking the vehicle P 130 Parking brake engaged warning buzzer A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged EPB applied is displayed on the multi informa tion display with the vehicle reached a speed of 3 mph 5 km h If the brake system warning light comes on P 334 Us...

Page 165: ...hown on the multi informa tion display To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake firmly depress the brake pedal and press the button again The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep incline In this situation it may be neces sary for the driver to apply the brakes A warning buzzer will sound and the multi information display will inform the dr...

Page 166: ...icleis on asteep incline When using the brake hold system on a steep incline exercise caution The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation When stopped on a slippery road The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires has been exceeded Do not use the system when stopped on a slippery road NOTICE When parking the vehicle The brake hold system is no...

Page 167: ...ti cally when all of the following conditions are met The daytime running lights are not designed for use at night The engine is running hybrid system is operating The parking brake is released The headlight switch is in Canada only or when the surround ings are bright position The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate due to the conditions above even if the parking brake is set a...

Page 168: ...h the headlight switch turned to if the wind shield wipers are used the headlights will turn on automatically after several seconds to help enhance the visibility of your vehicle 12 volt battery saving function In order to prevent the 12 volt battery of the vehicle from discharging if the headlights and or tail lights are on when the engine switch power switch is turned off the 12 volt battery sav...

Page 169: ...g lights will addi tionally turn on and light up the direc tionofmovementforthevehicle Thisis to ensure excellent visibility when either driving at intersections or park ing at night The steering wheel is operated The turn signal lever is operated The shift position is in R both left and right side cornering lights Cornering light control The lights illuminate when the vehicle speed is approximate...

Page 170: ... or tail lights turned on There are many streetlights on the road ahead Camera sensor detection information The high beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situations When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves road divid ers or roadside trees When vehi...

Page 171: ...ither switched off dirty changing color or have improperly adjusted aim When driving through an area of inter mittently changing brightness and dark ness When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending descending roads or roads with rough bumpy or uneven surfaces suchasstone pavedroads graveltracks etc When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding road There is a highly ref...

Page 172: ...ate the lever and switch as fol lows to use the wipers When AUTO is selected the wipers will operate automatically when the sensor detects falling rain The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed 1 Off Windshield wipers and washer Operatingthelevercan switch between automaticoperationand manualoperation orcanusethe washer NOTICE When the windshiel...

Page 173: ...al sensor is adopted It may not operate properly when sunlight from the rising or setting of the sun intermittently strikes the windshield or if bugs etc are present on the windshield If the wiper is turned to AUTO position while the engine switch power switch is in IGNITION ON mode ON mode the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated If the temperature of the raindrop sensor i...

Page 174: ...ondi tions or when replacing a windshield wiperinsert changetherestpositionof the windshield wipers to the service position using the wiper lever Raisingthewipersto the service position Within approximately 45 seconds of turning the engine switch power switch off move the wiper lever to the position and hold it for approxi mately 2 seconds or more The wipers will move to the service posi tion WARN...

Page 175: ...ate while the engine switch power switch is off the wipers will return to the normal position A NOTICE When lifting the windshield wipers Do not lift the windshield wipers when they are in the retracted position below the hood Otherwise they may contact the hood possibly resulting in damage to a windshield wiper and or the hood Do not lift a windshield wiper by the wiper blade Otherwise the wiper ...

Page 176: ... to ignite while refueling Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap In hot weather pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury Do not allow anyone that has not dis charged static electricity from their body to com...

Page 177: ...lowly and remove it then put it into the holder on the fuel filler door If thefuelfiller door cannot beopened P 354 After refueling turn the fuel tank cap until you hear a click Once the cap is released it will turn slightly in the oppo site direction NOTICE Do not spill fuel during refueling Doing so may damage the vehicle such as causing the emission control system to operate abnormally or dam a...

Page 178: ...h the consent of the lessee if the vehi cle is leased In response to an official request by the police a court of law or a government agency For use by Lexus in a lawsuit For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner Recorded images can be erased using a specialized device The image recording function can be dis abled However if the function is disabled da...

Page 179: ... support systems LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U 4 Driving Two types of sensors located behind the front grille and windshield detect information necessary to operate the drive assist systems Radar sensor Camera sensor Sensors A B ...

Page 180: ...180 4 5 Using the driving support systems LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U Certification For vehicles sold in the U S A Hawaii and Puerto Rico ...

Page 181: ...181 4 5 Using the driving support systems LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U 4 Driving For vehicles sold in Canada ...

Page 182: ...odify or paint the radar sen sor frontgrilleemblemorsurrounding area A B If the radar sensor front grille or front bumper needs to be removed and installed or replaced contact your Lexus dealer To avoid malfunction of thecamera sensor Observe the following precautions Otherwise the camera sensor may not operate properly possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury Keep the ...

Page 183: ... the inside of the wind shield do not allow glass cleaner to contactthe lens Also do not touch the lens If the lens is dirty or damaged contact your Lexus dealer Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or remove it Do not disassemble the camera sen sor Do not install an electronic device or devicethat emitsstrong...

Page 184: ...ility of a frontal collision is high the Adaptive Variable Suspension Sys tem P 227 willcontrolthedamping force of the shock absorbers to help maintain an appropriate vehicle pos ture Steering control ifequipped When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision is high and the driver is operating the steering wheel the LDH system P 227 will control the turning angle of the fro...

Page 185: ...ing When the pre collision braking func tion is operating a large amount of braking force will be applied If the vehicle is stopped by the opera tion of the pre collision braking func tion the pre collision braking function operation will be canceled after approximately 2 seconds Depress the brake pedal as necessary The pre collision braking function may not operate if certain operations are perfo...

Page 186: ...e earlier than with the default timing 2 Middle This is the default setting WARNING When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna mometer or speedometer tester or when using an on vehicle wheel bal ancer When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille due to an accident or other reasons If the vehicle cannot be driven in a sta ble manner such as when th...

Page 187: ...d the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is approximately 7 mph 10 km h or more Thesystem maynotoperateinthefollowing situations If a 12 volt battery terminal has been dis connectedandreconnectedandthenthe vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time If the shift position is in R If VSC is disabled only the pre collision warning function will be operational If the PCS warning light is flashin...

Page 188: ...narrow path sur rounded by a structure such as in a tun nel or on an iron bridge When there is a metal object manhole cover steel plate etc steps or a protru sion on the road surface or roadside When a crossing pedestrian approaches very close to the vehicle When passing through a place with a low structure above the road low ceiling traffic sign etc Whenpassingunderanobject billboard etc at the t...

Page 189: ... car If the sun or other light is shining directly on a vehicle ahead If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle or emerges from beside a vehicle If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt maneuver such as sudden swerving acceleration or deceleration When suddenly cutting behind a preced ing vehicle When a vehicle ahead is not directly in front of your vehicle When driving in inclement weather such as hea...

Page 190: ...rians who are on a metal object manhole cover steel plate etc on the road Pedestrians who are walking fast Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly Pedestrians running out from behind a vehicle or a large object Pedestrians who are extremely close to the side of the vehicle outside rear view mirror etc If the PCS warning light flashes and a warning message is displayed on the multi information ...

Page 191: ...n small amounts for a short period of time to keep the vehicle in its lane If the system detects that the steering wheel has not been operated for a fixed amount of time or the steering wheel is not beingfirmlygripped awarningisdisplayed on the multi information display and the warning buzzer sounds LKA Lane Keeping Assist Whendriving onhighways and freewayswith white oryellowlines thisfunctionale...

Page 192: ...r Lane centeringfunction This function is linked with radar cruise control and provides the required assistance by operating the steering wheel to keep the vehicle in its current lane Whenradarcruisecontrolisnotoperating the Lane centering function does not oper ate If the system detects that the steering wheel has not been operated for a fixed amount of time or the steering wheel is not beingfirm...

Page 193: ... Do not use the LKA system in the follow ing situations The system may not operate properly and lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury A spare tire tire chains etc are equipped When the tires have been excessively worn or when the tire inflation pres sure is low Tires which differ by structure manu facturer brand or tread pattern are used Objects or patterns that could be mis tak...

Page 194: ...ndicates that steering wheel assistance of the steering assist function or lane center ing function is operating Lane departure alert function dis play Displayed when the multi information dis play is switched to the driving assist system information screen Inside of displayed white lines is white Indicates that the system is recognizing white yellow lines When the vehicle departs from its lane th...

Page 195: ...of the fol lowing conditions are met LKA is turned on Setting for Steering Assist and Lane Center in of the multi information display are set to On P 78 System recognizes white yellow lines Dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range is operating Width of traffic lane is approximately 8 2 to 13 5 ft 2 5 to 4 1 m Turn signal lever is not operated Vehicle is driven on a straight road or aroun...

Page 196: ...n lines that are white Thewhite yellow linescrossoveracurb etc The vehicle is driven on a bright surface such as concrete The vehicle is driven on a surface that is bright due to reflected light etc The vehicle is driven in an area where the brightness changes suddenly such as at the entrances and exits of tunnels etc Light from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle the sun etc enters the camera T...

Page 197: ...dshield and then turn the LKA system back on Front Camera Unavailable The operation con ditions of the cam era sensor temperature etc are not met Whentheopera tion conditions of the camera sensor tem perature etc aremet theLKA system will become avail able Turn the LKA system off wait for alittle while and then turn the LKA system back on Lane Keeping Assist Unavailable The LKA systemis temporaril...

Page 198: ...igh Slow down Function Setting details Lanedeparturealert function Adjust alert sensitiv ity Steering assist func tion Turn steering wheel assistance on and off Vehicle sway warn ing function Turnfunctiononand off Adjust alert sensitiv ity Lane centering function Turnfunctiononand off Warning message Details Actions Dynamic radar cruise con trol with full speed range In vehicle to vehicledistance ...

Page 199: ...autions as there are limitations to the assistance provided by the system Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury Assisting the driver to measure follow ing distance The dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range is only intended to help the driver in determining the fol lowing distance between the driver s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling ...

Page 200: ...th or serious injury Roads where there are pedestrians cyclists etc In heavy traffic On roads with sharp bends On winding roads On slippery roads such as those cov ered with rain ice or snow On steep downhills or where there aresuddenchangesbetweensharpup and down gradients Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill Atentrancestofreewaysandhighways When weather condition...

Page 201: ...ehicle is detected running ahead of you the system automatically decelerates your vehicle When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary the system applies the brakes the stop lights will come on at this time The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle to vehicle distance set by the driver Approach warning warns you when the system ...

Page 202: ...come on The vehicle speed at the moment the switch is released becomes the set speed If the switch is operated while the vehicle speed isbelowapproximately30mph 50 km h and a preceding vehicle is present the set speed will be adjusted to approxi mately 30 mph 50 km h To change the set speed press the RES or SET switch until the desired set speed is displayed 1 Increases the speed Except when the v...

Page 203: ...hile the switch is held 1 When the set speed is shown in MPH 2 When the set speed is shown in km h Pressing the vehicle to vehicle dis tance switch changes the vehicle to vehicle distance as follows 1 Long 2 Medium 3 Short The vehicle to vehicle distance is set auto matically to long mode when the engine switch power switch is turned to IGNI TION ON mode ON mode If a vehicle is running ahead of yo...

Page 204: ...cle ahead is not detected cruise control does not resume when the vehicle speed is approximately 25 mph 40 km h or less When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead and sufficient automatic deceleration via the cruise control is not possible the display will flash and thebuzzerwillsoundtoalertthedriver An example of this would be if another driver cuts in front of you while you are following ...

Page 205: ...f press and hold the cruise control main switch for 1 5 seconds or more Immediately after the switch is pressed the radar cruise control indicator will come on Afterwards it switches to the cruise con trol indicator Switching to constant speed control mode is only possible when operating the switch with the cruise control off 2 Accelerate or decelerate with accelerator pedal operation to the desir...

Page 206: ...me When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off When snow mode is set The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way Pre collision braking is activated The parking brake is operated The vehicle is stopped by system control on a steep incline The following are detected when the vehicle has been stopped by system con trol The driver is not wearing a seat belt The driver s door is ...

Page 207: ...ar ends trailers with no load on board etc Motorcycles traveling in the same lane When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the detect ing of the sensor When your vehicle is pointing upwards caused by a heavy load in the luggage compartment etc Preceding vehicle has an extremely high ground clearance Conditions under which the vehicle to vehicledistancecontrol mode may not f...

Page 208: ... display of the Center Display P 237 2 Comfort mode By controlling the suspension rid ing comfort is further enhanced Suitable for city driving When not in comfort mode and the driving mode select switch is turned forward the Comfort indicator comes on 3 Eco drive mode Helps the driver accelerate in an eco friendly manner and improve fuel economy through moderate throttle characteristics and by co...

Page 209: ...he engine switch power switch is turned off after driving in sport mode or custom mode the drive mode will be changed to normal mode Driving mode pop up display When the driving mode is changed the selected driving mode will be temporarily displayed on the side display P 239 For custom mode select Setting on the display to customize the driving mode If equipped Types of sensors Front corner sensor...

Page 210: ...TION ON mode ON mode The shift position is in a position other than P or R The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph 10 km h Front corner sensors The engine switch power switch is in IGNITION ON mode ON mode The shift position is in a position other than P The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph 10 km h At any speed when the shift position is in R Rear corner and rear center sensors The engine...

Page 211: ...ngines air brakes of large vehicles or other loud noises producing ultrasonic waves There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensor in the vicinity The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna Towing eyelets are installed The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved ...

Page 212: ...xcess of 6 mph 10 km h The sensors detection areas and reac tion times are limited When moving forward or reversing check the areas surrounding the vehicle especially the sides of the vehicle for safety and drive slowly using the brake to control the vehicle s speed Do not install accessories within the sensors detection areas NOTICE When using intuitive parking assist In the following situations ...

Page 213: ...y without beeping except when the mute function has been turned on If a display error occurs first check the sensor If the error occurs even when there is no ice snow or mud on the sensor it is likely that the sensor is malfunctioning Noteswhen washing the vehicle Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area Doing so may result in the sensor mal functioning Sensordetectiondis...

Page 214: ...mes within the follow ing distance of the obstacle the buzzer sounds continuously Front center sensors Approximately 1 0 ft 30 cm Corner sensors Approximately 1 0 ft 30 cm Rearcentersensors Approximately1 1ft 35 cm When 2 or more obstacles are detectedsimultaneously thebuzzer system responds to the nearest obstacle If one or both come within the above distances the beep will repeat a long tone fol...

Page 215: ...the indicator illuminates Monitor screen display RCTA function only If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected the RCTA icon P 221 for the detected side will be displayed on the monitor screen This illustration shows an example ofavehicleapproachingfromtheleftatthe rear of the vehicle RCTAbuzzer RCTAfunctiononly If a vehicle approaching from the right or...

Page 216: ...tMonitorUnavailable is shown on the multi information dis play Water snow mud etc may be built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of bumper P 217 Removing the water snow mud etc from the vicinity of the sensor area bumper should return it to normal Also the sensor may not function normally whenusedinextremelyhotorcoldweather When Blind Spot Monitor System Mal function isshown on the multi infor...

Page 217: ...n correctly Keep the sensors and the surrounding areas on the rear bumper clean at all times If a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper is dirty or covered with snow the Blind Spot Monitor may not operate and a warning message P 216 will be displayed In this situ ation clear off the dirt or snow and drive the vehicle with the operation conditions of the BSM function P 219 satisfied for...

Page 218: ...ding area on the rear bumper to a strong impact If a sensor is moved even slightly off position the system may malfunction and vehicles may not be detected cor rectly In the following situations have your vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented or part of them has become disconn...

Page 219: ...ll be detected causing the outside rear view mirror indi cator to illuminate or flash The BSM function is operational when The BSM function is operational when all of the following conditions are met The BSM function is on The shift position is in a position other than R The vehicle speed is greater than approx imately 10 mph 16 km h The BSM function will detect a vehicle when The BSM function wil...

Page 220: ... rear of the vehicle When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area Immediately after the BSM function is turned on Instances of the BSM function unneces sarily detecting a vehicle and or object may increase in the following situations When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its sur rounding area Wh...

Page 221: ...tors and sounding a buzzer Approaching vehicles Detection areas of approaching vehicles RCTAicon display When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected the following will be dis played on the monitor screen RCTAfunction A B Display Content A vehicle is approaching from the left at the rear of the vehicle A vehicle is approaching from the right at the rear ...

Page 222: ...g up in a parking space next to your vehicle Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect due to obstructions Guardrails walls signs parked vehicles and similar stationary objects Small motorcycles bicycles pedestrians etc Vehicles moving away from your vehicle Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle Depending on the conditions detection of a vehicle and or object may occur Co...

Page 223: ...avehicle passes bythesideofyour vehicle When the parking space faces a street and vehicles are being driven on the street When the distance between your vehicle and metal objects such as a guardrail wall sign or parked vehicle which may reflectelectricalwavestowardtherearof the vehicle is short When a towing eyelet is installed to the rear of the vehicle WARNING Cautions regarding the use of the f...

Page 224: ...anner causing it to stop at an irregular position In such cases pressing the active rear wing switch will fully raise the active rear wing Or begin driving the vehicle and the active rear wing will raise automatically when the vehicle speed reaches 16 mph 25 km h When there is a malfunction in the sys tem A warning message will be displayed on the multi information display P 344 Customization The ...

Page 225: ...released while the active rear wing is moving it will return to the raised position auto matically Restoringautomaticoperationafterthe active rear wing is operated manually If the active rear wing is operated manually automatic operation will resume according to the vehicle speed NOTICE To prevent 12 volt battery discharge Do not operate the active rear wing repeatedly while the engine hybrid sys ...

Page 226: ...ery road surfaces Secondary Collision Brake When the airbag sensor detects a colli sion the brakes and brake lights are automatically controlled to reduce the WARNING If there are people near the active rear wing make sure that there is no possi bility of their clothing personal belongings or body parts getting caught Children especially should be warned not to touch the active rear wing while it ...

Page 227: ...on System By independently controlling the damping force of the shock absorbers for each of the 4 wheels according to the road and driving conditions this system helps riding comfort with supe rior vehicle stability and helps good vehicle posture Also the damping force changes depending on the selected driving mode P 208 LDH LexusDynamic Handling system ifequipped Provides integrated control of th...

Page 228: ...splay P 190 When the message is displayed on the multi information display showing that TRAC has been disabled even if the has not been pressed TRAC cannot be operated Contact your Lexus dealer Operating conditions of hill start assist control Whenthefollowingfourconditionsaremet the hill start assist control will operate The shift position is in a position other than P or N when starting off for ...

Page 229: ...ation sound When the steering wheel is operated a motor sound whirring sound may be heard This does not indicate a malfunction Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off the systems will be automatically re enabled in the following situations When the engine switch power switch is turned off If only the TRAC system is turned off the TRAC will turn on ...

Page 230: ... extended period of time Do not attempt to use hill start assist control to hold the vehi cle on an incline as doing so may lead to an accident When the TRAC VSC ABS isacti vated The slip indicator light flashes Always drive carefully Reckless driving may cause an accident Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes When the TRAC VSC systemsare turned off Beespeciallycarefulanddrivea...

Page 231: ...ion Gradual acceleration and deceleration will make more effec tive use of the electric motor trac tion motor without having to use gasoline engine power Avoid repeated acceleration Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery traction battery power resulting in poor fuel con sumption Battery power can be restored by driving with the acceler ator pedal slightly released Makesuretooperatethebrakes...

Page 232: ...ior of the vehicle are warm it will consume fuel Also fuel consump tion can be improved by avoiding over use of the heater Make sure to check the tire inflation pressurefrequently Impropertireinfla tion pressure can cause poor fuel economy Also as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction their use on dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy Use tires that are appropriate for the season Carryi...

Page 233: ...o ice however the outside door handle will return to the nor mal position after the ice melts To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan remove Winter driving tips Carry outthenecessary prepara tionsandinspectionsbeforedriving thevehicle in winter Alwaysdrive thevehicleinamannerappropriate totheprevailingweathercondi tions Preparationforwinter WARNING Driving with snow tires Obse...

Page 234: ...ons Park the vehicle and shift the shift posi tion to P without setting the parking brake The parking brake may freeze up preventingitfrom being released If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake make sure to block the wheels Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehicle to moveunexpectedly possiblyleadingto an accident Tire chains cannot be mounted Snow tires...

Page 235: ...utomatic air conditioning system 242 Heated steering wheel seat heat ers seat ventilators 249 5 4 Usingtheinteriorlights Interior lights list 252 5 5 Usingthestoragefeatures List of storage features 254 Trunk features 256 5 6 Usingtheotherinteriorfeatures Other interior features 258 Garage door opener 260 Lexus Enform Safety Connect 266 Lexus Enform Remote 270 Lexus Enform Service Connect 271 ...

Page 236: ...ns Sub function button When is displayed on the screen a function screen assigned to the screen can be displayed Using the touchpad 1 Select Touch the touchpad to select the desired button on the screen 2 Enter The buttons on the screen can be selected by either depress ing or double tapping on the touch pad Once a button has been selected the screen will change Touchoperation Operationsareperform...

Page 237: ...y the menu screen The display may differ depending on the type of the system NOTICE To prevent damagetothe Remote Touch Observe the following precautions Fail ure to do so may cause damage to the Remote Touch Do not allow the Remote Touch to come into contact with food liquid stickers or lit cigarettes Do not subject the Remote Touch to excessive pressure or strong impact Do not push the touchpad ...

Page 238: ...arge screen on the left of the display is called the main display and the small screen to the right is called the side display Maindisplay For details about the functions and operation of the main display refer to the respective section and NAVIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER S MAN UAL Select to display the media con trol screen 1 Select to display the hands free control screen 1 Select to display the Apps s...

Page 239: ...lay Select or to display the desired screen Navigation system Audio Vehicle information P 93 Air conditioning system P 246 Show hide the side display Refer to the NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Screendisplayduringlowtemperatures When the ambient temperature is extremely low screen response may be delayed even if the Remote Touch is oper ated A B C D E ...

Page 240: ...lected according to the set tempera ture of the air conditioning system the outside temperature etc The seat heater and ventilator of the front passenger seat operate in auto matic mode if a passenger is detected Heated steering wheel if equipped P 249 Heated steering wheel operates auto matically according to the set tempera ture of the air conditioning system the outside temperature etc Lexus Cl...

Page 241: ...exusClimate Concierge LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U 5 Interior features Seat heater ventilator operation When automatic mode is selectedusing the seat heater ventilator switch passenger detection is not performed ...

Page 242: ...usting the temperature Operate the temperature control switch upwards to increase the tem perature and downwards to decrease the temperature Settingthefan speed Operate the fan speed control switch upwards to increase the fan speed and Automatic air conditioning system Airoutletsand fan speedareautomaticallyadjustedaccordingto thetem peraturesetting Press the MENU button on the RemoteTouch then se...

Page 243: ...gers will automatically turn off after 15 to 60 minutes The operation time changes according to the ambient tem perature and vehicle speed Windshieldwiper de icer if equipped P 246 Whentheoutsidetemperatureexceeds 75 F 24 C and the air conditioning systemis on In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption the air conditioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically Thi...

Page 244: ...d Turn off Eco drive mode P 208 When the outside temperature fallsto nearly32 F 0 C The dehumidification function may not operate even when A C is selected Ventilation and air conditioning odors To let fresh air in set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode Duringuse variousodorsfrominsideand outside the vehicle may enter into and accumulate in the air conditioning sys tem This may th...

Page 245: ...en Display the option control screen Adjust the left hand side tempera ture setting Adjust the fan speed setting Select the air flow mode Air flows to the upper body Air flows to the upper body and feet Air flows to the feet Air flows to the feet and the wind shield defogger operates Adjust the right hand side tem perature setting Function on off indicators When the function is on the indicator il...

Page 246: ...tion Prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades Windshield wiper de icer if equipped Removing pollen from the air Micro dust and pollen filter Side display Display the heated steering wheel seatheaters seatventilators control screen if equipped P 250 Adjust the left hand side tempera ture setting Adjust the fan speed setting Adjust the right hand side tem perature setting Set ...

Page 247: ...r functions other than that operated is maintained Using automatic mode Fan speed is adjusted automatically accord ing to the temperature setting and the ambient conditions Therefore the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi ately after the automatic mode switch is pressed or AUTO is selected Cool air may blow around the upper body even when the heater is on due t...

Page 248: ...n Location of air outlets The air outlets and air volume changes according to the selected air flow mode Adjustingtheposition ofandopen ingandclosingtheairoutlets Center side 1 Direct air flow to the left or right up or down 2 Turn the knob to open or close the vent Above the glove box 1 Direct air flow to the left or right up or down 2 Move the knob to the most outside position to close the vent ...

Page 249: ...of the steering wheel Seat heaters Warm up the seat upholstery Seat ventilators Maintain good air flow on the seat upholstery by blowing air from the seats Press the MENU buttonon the RemoteTouchandselect Climate todisplaytheairconditioningcon trol screen Then select on the sub menu P 245 todisplaythe heated steering wheel seatheat ers seat ventilatorscontrol screen WARNING To prevent minor burn i...

Page 250: ...levels When the seat heater is operated the tem perature level is displayed on the screen Adjust the heated steering wheel temperature level The heated steering wheel can be adjusted in 2 levels When the heated steering wheel is oper ated the temperature level is displayed on the screen Automatic mode on off indicators When the automatic mode is on the indi cator illuminates on the screen Sub func...

Page 251: ...or change as follows AUTO Hi Lo Off Theheatedsteeringwheel seatheaters and seat ventilators wheel can beused when The engine switch power switch is in IGNITION ON mode ON mode Air conditioning system linked control mode When the seat ventilator fan speed level is Hi the seat ventilator fan speed becomes higher according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system Customization Steering wheel h...

Page 252: ...the pres ence of the electronic key whether the doors are locked unlocked and whether the doors are opened closed If the personal lights remain on when the engine switch power switch is turned off the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes When personal lights do not respond as normal When water dirt etc have adhered to the lens surface When operated with a wet hand When wearing gloves ...

Page 253: ...d When the door position is on the indicator illuminates Turningthelightson off Touch the light When a door is opened while the door position is on the lights turn on NOTICE Removing light lenses Never remove the lens for the personal lights Otherwise the lights will be dam aged To prevent 12 volt battery discharge Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine hybrid sys tem is ...

Page 254: ...gefeatures WARNING Items that should not be left in the vehicle Do not leave glasses lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces as this may cause the following when cabin tempera ture becomes high Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with other stored items A B C D E Lighters or spray cans may explode If they come into contact with other stored items the lighter m...

Page 255: ... box Do not pull the knob while sliding the armrest Do not apply excessive force to the armrest Cupholder WARNING Items unsuitable for the cup holder Do not place anything other than a cup or beverage can in the cup holder Even when the lid is closed items must not be stored in the cup holder Other items may be thrown out of the holder in the event of an accident or sud den braking causing injury ...

Page 256: ... 2 Tighten the belt Stowingthebelt 1 Fold the belt 2 Secure the belt with the clip Trunk features Cargo hooks WARNING When the cargo hooks arenot in use To avoid injury always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions when not in use Grocerybaghooks NOTICE To prevent damage to the grocery bag hooks Do not hang any object heavier than 4 lb 2 kg on the grocery bag hooks First aidkitstoragebel...

Page 257: ...257 5 5 Using the storage features LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U 5 Interior features To prevent damage to the warning reflec tor storage belt when it is not in use stow the belt ...

Page 258: ...e NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Please use as a power supply for elec tronic goods that use less than 12 VDC 10 A power consumption of 120 W Open the lid The power outlet can be used when The engine switch power switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode ON mode Using the power outlet The shape of the console box partition allows power cables to be passed through when the console box lid is par...

Page 259: ...ort circuit To prevent 12 volt battery discharge Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine hybrid sys tem is off Coathooks WARNING Items that should not be hanged Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook If the SRS curtainshieldairbagsdeploy these items may become projectiles causing death or serious injury When the coat hooks arenot in use Storet...

Page 260: ...is operating Buttons Codes stored in the HomeLink mem ory Theregisteredcodesarenoterasedeven if the 12 volt battery cable is discon nected If learning failed when registering a dif ferent code to a HomeLink button that already has a code registered to it the already registered code will not be erased Certification for the garage door opener For vehicles sold in the U S A Hawaii and Puerto Rico Gar...

Page 261: ... with rolling code protec tion If this is the case you may need a stepladder or other sturdy safe device to reach the Learn or Smart button on the garage door opener motor WARNING Whenprogrammingagaragedooror other remote control device The garage door or other device may operate so ensure people and objects are out of danger to prevent potential harm Conforming to federal safety stan dards Do not...

Page 262: ... roll ing code or continuously lit green fixed code then release the button Programming an entry gate for U S A owners Programming a device in the Canadian market Press and release the remote control transmitter button at 2 second inter vals repeatedly until the HomeLink indicator light changes from slowly flashing orange to rapidly flashing green rolling code or continuously lit green fixed code ...

Page 263: ... Home Link button inside the vehicle for2secondsandreleaseit Repeat this sequence press hold release up to 3 times to complete pro gramming If the garage door opener motor operates when the HomeLink button is pressed the garage door opener motor recognizes the HomeLink signal Enabling2 way communication with agaragedoor onlyavailable forcompatibledevices When enabled 2 way communication allows you...

Page 264: ...y communication is enabled Reprogramming asingleHome Link button When the following procedure is per formed buttons which already have devices registered to them can be overwritten 1 With one hand press and hold the desired HomeLink button 2 When the HomeLink indicator starts flashing orange continue to hold the HomeLink button and perform Programming Home Link 1 it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLi...

Page 265: ...tion status press and release either Home Link buttons and or and simultaneously The last recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds Press and hold the 2 outside buttons for 10 seconds until the HomeLink indicator light changes from continu ously lit orange to rapidly flashing green If you sell your vehicle be sure to erase the programs stored in the HomeLink mem ory Color Status Orange flash...

Page 266: ...videsafetyandsecu rityfeaturesto subscribers Safety Connectis supported byLexus designated responsecenter which operates24hoursper day 7days perweek SafetyConnect service isavailable bysubscriptionon select telemat ics hardware equipped vehicles By usingtheSafety Connectser vice you areagreeing tobe bound bytheTelematicsSubscriptionSer viceAgreementanditsTermsand Conditions asin effect and amended...

Page 267: ...h_OM_OM11405U_ U 5 Interior features Certification for Lexus Enform Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available Automatic Collision Notification Helps drivers receive necessary response from emergency service providers P 269 Services ...

Page 268: ... service support Enrollment and Telematics Subscription Service Agreement required A variety of sub scription terms is available charges vary by subscription term selected and loca tion Automatic Collision Notification Emer gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Location will function in the United States including Hawaii and Alaska Puerto Rico and in Canada and Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func...

Page 269: ...all the Safety Connect response center at 1 800 25 LEXUS 1 800 255 3987 in the United States 1 877 539 8777 in Puerto Rico or 1 800 265 3987 in Canada and follow the prompts for Safety Connect to initiate this service In addition to assisting law enforce ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle Safety Connect equipped vehicle location data may under certain cir cumstances be shared with third par ti...

Page 270: ...f research to develop the ANSI Stan dard C95 1 The design of Safety Connect com plies with the FCC guidelines in addi tion to those standards If equipped After yousign theTelematicsSubscrip tion Service Agreement download the Lexus Enform Remote app from your cellular phone s app store and register within the app or enroll and complete registration at the dealer you can begin using these services ...

Page 271: ...fety information for Lexus Enform Remote Refer to the safety information for Safety Connect P 270 If equipped Availability of service Lexus Enform Service Connect is available in the contiguous United States Washing ton D C and Alaska Lexus Enform Service Connect is not avail ableinPuertoRico theUnitedStatesVirgin Islands and Canada Lexus Enform Service Connect Infor mation Availability offunction...

Page 272: ...272 5 6 Using theother interior features LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U ...

Page 273: ...uirements 282 General maintenance 283 Emission inspection and mainte nance I M programs 286 6 3 Do it yourselfmaintenance Do it yourself service precautions 287 Hood 289 Positioning a floor jack 289 Engine compartment 291 12 volt battery 298 Tires 301 Replacing the tire 309 Tire inflation pressure 313 Wheels 315 Air conditioning filter 316 Electronic key battery 318 Checking and replacing fuses 31...

Page 274: ...on time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by applying warm water Deep scratches caused by keys coins etc cannot be restored Do not use wax that contain abrasives CFRP parts if equipped do not have a self restoring coat Cleaning the areas with metal accents Do not use baking soda sodium bicarbon ate and wax that contains abrasives Automaticcar washes vehicleswithout CFRP parts Fold the ...

Page 275: ...e cleaners Front side windows water repellent coating The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water repellent coat ing Remove any dirt etc from the front side windows regularly Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period Clean the windows with a soft damp cloth as soon as possible Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when clean...

Page 276: ...and compo nents aluminum wheels etc Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases After driving near the sea coast After driving on salted roads If coal tar pollen or tree sap is present on the paint surface If dead insects insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface After driving in an area contaminated with soot oily smoke mine dust iron powder or chemical substance...

Page 277: ...eriodicallyforexcessivewear fraying or cuts Whencleaningthecarpetedportionsof the glove box console box etc If a strong adhesive tape is used there is a possibility that the surface of the carpet could be damaged NOTICE When using a high pressure car wash When washing the vehicle do not let water from the high pressure washer directly hit the camera the area around the camera or inside of the out ...

Page 278: ... driver s view and leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury NOTICE Cleaning detergents Do not use the following types of detergent as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces Non seat portions Organic sub stances such as benzene or gasoline alkaline or acidic solutions dye and bleach Seats Alkaline or acidic solutions such as thinner ...

Page 279: ...act your Lexus dealer or remove theairintakeventgrillesunder the rear seat and clean the filters 1 Remove the grille 2 Remove the filter 3 Remove dust using a vacuum cleaner etc to clean the filter Also removedustonthegrilleaswellason NOTICE When cleaning theinsideof the wind shield Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens Also do not touch the lens P 179 Cleaning theinsideofthe rear win dow...

Page 280: ... dealer If the warning message on the multi infor mation display does not disappear after cleaning the filters have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer Timing of cleaning filters differs depend ing on the use environment of the vehicle Remove dirt using a water damp ened soft cloth or synthetic chamois Wipe the surface with a dry soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture Cleaning the area...

Page 281: ...s recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain the quality of the vehicle s interior Remove dirt and dust using a vac uum cleaner Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp ened with neutral detergent diluted to approximately 1 Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off remaining traces of detergent and water Brush the surfaces using a soft brush...

Page 282: ...ired After the required maintenance is per formed according to the maintenance schedule please reset the message To reset the message follow the procedure described below 1 Press or of the meter control switches and select 2 Press or of the meter control switches and select Vehicle Settings Then press OK Maintenance requirements Toensuresafeandeconomicaldriv ing day to daycare and regular maintena...

Page 283: ...beloware thegeneralmain tenance itemsthatshould beper formed at the intervalsspecified in the WarrantyandServiceGuide or Owner sManual Supplement It isrecommended that anyprob lemyounoticeshouldbebroughtto the attention ofyourLexus dealer or qualifiedservice shopforadvice WARNING Ifthe engineis running hybrid sys tem is operating Turn the engine hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ...

Page 284: ...d on a slope and the shift position is in P is the vehicle securely stopped Items Check points Brake pedal Does the brake pedal move smoothly Does the brake pedal have appro priate clearance from the floor Does the brake pedal have the cor rect amount of free play Brakes The vehicle should not pull to one side when the brakes are applied The brakes should work effectively The brake pedal should no...

Page 285: ... steering wheel Vehicleexterior Items Check points Doors trunk Do the doors trunk operate smoothly Engine hood Does the engine hood lock system work properly Fluid leaks There should not be any signs of fluid leakage after the vehicle has been parked Items Check points Tires Is the tire inflation pressure correct The tires should not be damaged or excessively worn Have the tires been rotatedaccord...

Page 286: ...e malfunction indicator lamp comes on indicating a temporary malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I M test The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is driven 40 or more times Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare the vehicle for re testing Emission inspection and maintenance I M pro grams Somestateshavevehicleemission inspectionprogramswhichinclude OBD OnBoar...

Page 287: ...non sili cate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology For the U S A ToyotaSuperLongLife Coolant is pre mixed with 50 coolant and 50 deionized water For Canada ToyotaSuperLongLife Coolant is pre mixed with 55 coolant and 45 deionized water Funnel used only for adding coolant Engine power control unit coolant level LC500h P 295 ToyotaSuperLongLife C...

Page 288: ...from the moving fan and engine drive belt Items Parts and tools LC500 Be careful not to touch the engine radiator exhaust manifold etc right after driving as they may be hot Oil and other fluids may also be hot LC500h Be careful not to touch the engine power control unit radiator exhaust manifold etc right after driv ing as they may be hot Oil and other fluids may also be hot Do not leave anything...

Page 289: ...t the hood is fully closed and locked If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident which may result in death or serious injury Positioning a floor jack When using a floor jack followthe instructionsin the manual provided withthejack and perform the oper ation safely When raisingyourvehicle witha floor jack position the jackcor rectly Improperp...

Page 290: ...290 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U Rear ...

Page 291: ...ce and care LC500 Fuse box P 319 Engine oil level dipstick P 293 Engine coolant reservoir P 295 Engine oil filler cap P 293 Brake fluid reservoir P 297 Washer fluid tank P 297 Electric cooling fan Condenser P 296 Radiator P 296 Engine compartment Components A B C D E F G H I ...

Page 292: ...evel dipstick P 293 Power control unit coolant reservoir P 296 Engine oil filler cap P 293 Brake fluid reservoir P 297 Fuse boxes P 319 Washer fluid tank P 297 Engine coolant reservoir P 295 Electric cooling fan Condenser P 296 Radiator P 296 12 volt battery P 298 A B C D E F G H I J ...

Page 293: ...of the engine 2 Holding a rag under the end pull the dipstick out LC500 LC500h 3 Wipe the dipstick clean 4 Reinsert the dipstick fully 5 Holding a rag under the end pull the dipstick out and check the oil level Low Normal Excessive The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or engine 6 Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully Checkingtheoiltypeand prepar ingtheitemsneeded...

Page 294: ...ng while accelerating or decelerating frequently When leaving the engine idling for a long time or when driving frequently through heavy traffic Afterchangingtheengineoil LC500h The engine oil maintenance data should be reset Perform the following procedures 1 While the vehicle is stopped press of the meter control switches 2 Press or of the meter control switches and select 3 Press or of the mete...

Page 295: ... and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner Do not dispose of used oil and filters in house hold trash in sewers or onto the ground Call your Lexus dealer service station or auto parts store for information concerning recycling or disposal Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children NOTICE To prevent serious engine damage Check the oil level on a regular basis When replacing th...

Page 296: ... dealer test the cap and check for leaks in the cooling system Check the radiator andcondenser and clear away any foreign objects If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi tion have your vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer A B C WARNING When the engine hybrid system is hot LC500 Do not remove the engine cool ant reservoir cap or the coolant inlet cap P 3...

Page 297: ...formation display the washer tank may be empty Add washer fluid WARNING When the engine hybrid system is hot Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause serious injuries such as burns Checkingandaddingthebrake fluid WARNING When filling the reservoir Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage painted sur faces If fluid gets on your hands or in your eye...

Page 298: ...o lock unlock the doors Start the engine hybrid system with the engineswitch powerswitch inACCES SORY mode The engine hybrid sys tem may not start with the engine switch power switch turned off However the engine hybrid system will operate nor mally from the second attempt The engine switch power switch mode is recorded by the vehicle If the 12 volt WARNING When adding washer fluid Do not add wash...

Page 299: ...ver inhale or swallow electrolyte Wear protective safety glasses when working near the 12 volt battery Keep children away from the 12 volt battery Where tosafelycharge the 12 volt battery Always charge the 12 volt battery in an open area Do not charge the 12 volt bat tery in a garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation How to recharge the 12 volt battery Recharge at a current of...

Page 300: ...re no loose connections cracks or loose clamps Terminals Hold down clamp Check that the level is upper than the center between the bottom of the bat tery lid and LOWER LEVEL line Bottom of the battery lid LOWER LEVEL line Center of and If the fluid level is below replace the 12 volt battery Exterior Checking12 voltbatteryfluid A B A B C A B C ...

Page 301: ...amage If you are not sure consult your Lexus dealer Tire life Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has sel dom or never been used or damage is not obvious Low profile tires 21 inch tires Generally low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip performance will be reduced on snowy and or icy roads when compared to standard tires Be sure to use snow ...

Page 302: ...ctions Snow tires should be installed on all wheels P 233 If the treadon snow tires wearsdown below 0 16 in 4 mm The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost WARNING When inspecting or replacing tires Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drivetrain as well as danger ous handling characteristics which may lead to an acciden...

Page 303: ...evel the driver is warned by a screen display and a warning light P 340 The tire pressure detected by the tire pressure warning system can be displayed on the multi information display P 78 The illustration used is intended as an example and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the multi infor mation display Routine tire inflation pressure checks The tire pressure warning system...

Page 304: ...ed in the fol lowing situations Near a TV tower electric power plant gas station radio station large display airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise When carrying a portable radio cellular phone cordless phone or other wireless communication device If tire position information is not correctly displayed due to the radio wave conditions the display may be cor...

Page 305: ...r driving for about 20 min utes the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a sys tem malfunction Installingtirepressurewarning valvesandtransmitters NOTICE Repairing orreplacing tires wheels tire pressure warning valves trans mitters and tire valve caps When removing or fitting the wheels tires or the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters contact your Lexu...

Page 306: ...evel 3 Turn the engine switch power switch to IGNITION ON mode ON mode 4 Press or of the meter con trol switches and select 5 Press or of the meter con trol switches and select Vehicle Settings then press OK 6 Press or of the meter con trol switches and select TPWS SET then press OK 7 Press or of the meter con trol switches and select Set tire pressure Then press and hold OK untilthetirepressurewa...

Page 307: ...en drive straight with occasional left and right turns at approximately 25 mph 40 km h or more for approximately 10 to 30 minutes However in the following situations the tire inflation pressure will not be recorded and the system will not operate properly Per form initialization again When performing initialization the tire pressure warning light does not blink 3 times initialization will not occu...

Page 308: ...turning the engine switch power switch off when in the change wheel set mode before driving the change wheel set mode is canceled After driving when in the change wheel set mode the change wheel set mode cannot be canceled To cancel the mode perform the procedure for ID code regis tration again and turn the engine switch power switch off before driving If the change wheel set mode is canceled the ...

Page 309: ...top the engine hybrid system Screwdriver Wheel nut wrench if equipped Jack if equipped Jack handle if equipped Towing eyelet Replacing the tire Whenraising yourvehiclewith a jack positionthejack correctly Improperplacementmay damage yourvehicleor causeinjury Ifnecessarytire replacement seemsdifficulttoperform contact yourLexusdealer Beforejackingupthevehicle Locationofthejackandtools A B C D E ...

Page 310: ...e it on other vehicles and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle Put the jack properly in its jack point Donotputanypartofyourbodyunder the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Do not start the engine hybrid sys tem or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by the jack Do not raise the vehicle while some one is inside Whenraisingthevehicle do notputan objec...

Page 311: ... wheel surface 1 Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the wheel contact surface If foreign matter is on the wheel contact Tire Wheel chock posi tions Front left hand side Behind the rear right hand side tire Front right hand side Behind the rear left hand side tire Rear left hand side In front of the front right hand side tire Rear right hand side In front of the front left hand side tire A WARN...

Page 312: ...to fall off resulting in death or serious injury Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened lead ing to bolt or disc wheel damage In addition the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off causing a serious accident Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts Have the ...

Page 313: ... valve WARNING After using the tools and jack Before driving make sure all the tools and jack are stored securely in place Failure to do so may cause injury in case of a collision or sudden braking NOTICE Repairing or replacing tires wheels tire pressure warning valves trans mitters and tire valve caps P 305 Tire inflation pressure Checkingthespecifiedtireinfla tionpressure Inspectionandadjustment...

Page 314: ...for checking tire inflation pressure When checking tire inflation pressure observe the following Check only when the tires are cold If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been driven for more than 1 mile or 1 5 km you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure read ing Always use a tire pressure gauge It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly inflated based onl...

Page 315: ...he tire pressure warning system to provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure Whenever wheels are replaced tire pres sure warning valves and transmitters must be installed P 305 NOTICE When inspecting and adjusting tire inflationpressure Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on If a valve cap is not installed dirt or mois ture may get into the valve and cause an ai...

Page 316: ...cci dent causing death or serious injury Useof defective wheels prohibited Do not use cracked or deformed wheels Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving possibly causing an acci dent NOTICE Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters make sure to have tires serviced by your ...

Page 317: ...led Maintenance If air flow from theventsdecreases dra matically The filter may be clogged Check the filter and replace if necessary Air conditioning filter with deodorizing function When fragrances are placed in your vehi cle the deodorizing effect may become significantly weakened in a short period When an air conditioning odor comes out continuously replace the air conditioning filter NOTICE Wh...

Page 318: ...urer Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws 1 Take out the mechanical key 2 Remove the cover To prevent damage to the key wrap the tip of the screwdriver with tape 3 Remove the depleted battery Insert a new battery with the terminal facing up Electronic key battery Replace the batterywithanew one if it isdepleted Itemstoprepare Replacingthebattery WARNING Removed battery and other p...

Page 319: ...ngine compartment type B fuse box LC500h Push the tab in and lift the lid off NOTICE Always work with dry hands Moisture may cause the battery to rust Do not touch or move any other com ponent inside the remote control Do not bend either of the battery ter minals Checking and replacing fuses If anyoftheelectricalcomponents donot operate a fusemayhave blown Ifthishappens check and replacethefusesas...

Page 320: ...ge mat Push the tab in and lift the lid off Driver s side instrument panel Push the tab in and remove the lid Make sure to push the tab in during removal or installation Front passenger s side instrument panel Remove the cover and then remove the footwell light connector Push the tab in and remove the lid Make sure to push the tab in during removal or installation ...

Page 321: ...removed using the pullout tool LC500 LC500h 4 Check if the fuse is blown Type A and B Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid Type C and D Contact your Lexus dealer Type A Normal fuse Blown fuse Type B Normal fuse Blown fuse Type C Normal fuse Blown fuse A B A B A B ...

Page 322: ...Lexus products designed for this vehicle Because certain bulbs are connected to cir cuits designed to prevent overload non genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable WARNING To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle and possibly a fire or injury Never useafuseofahigheramperage rating th...

Page 323: ... the tire inflation pressure is at the specified level Have someone sit in the driver s seat Bounce the vehicle several times 1 Using a Phillips head screwdriver turn bolt A in either direction 2 Turn bolt B in either direction as step 1 If the headlight cannot be adjusted using this procedure take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim Headlight aim Verticalmovementadjusting...

Page 324: ...r turn signal lights Back up lights High mounted stoplight License plate lights Condensation build up on the inside of the lens Temporary condensation build up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indi cate a malfunction Contact your Lexus dealer for more information in the following situations Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens Water has built up inside the headl...

Page 325: ...ystem LC500 333 If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds 334 If a warning message is displayed 344 If you have a flat tire 350 If the engine will not start LC500 351 If the hybrid system will not start LC500h 352 If you lose your keys 354 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened 354 If the electronic key does not operate properly 355 If the 12 volt battery is discharged 357 If your v...

Page 326: ...ort required to slow the vehicle 2 Shift the shift position to N If the shift position is shifted to N 3 After slowing down stop the vehi cle in a safe place by the road 4 Stop the engine hybrid system If the shift position cannot be shifted to N 3 Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as possible 4 To stop the engine hybrid system press and hold the engine...

Page 327: ... Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road WARNING If the engine hybrid system has to be turned off while driving Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost making the steering wheel heavier to turn Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine hybrid system ...

Page 328: ...occur due to a change in direction of the vehicle LC500h Be sure to transport the vehi cle with all four wheels raised off the ground If the vehicle is towed with the tires contacting the ground the drive train and related parts may be damaged an accident may occur due to a change in direction of the vehicle or electricity generated by the operation of the motor may cause a fire to occur depending...

Page 329: ...e makes an abnormal sound Do not tow with a sling type truck to prevent body damage WARNING Installing towing eyelets to the vehi cle Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely If not securely installed towing eyelets may come loose during towing NOTICE To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel lift type truck Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch p...

Page 330: ...o not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged If a tow truck is not available in an emergency your vehicle may be tem porarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency towing eye lets This should only be attempted on hardsurfacedroadsforshortdistances at under 18 mph 30 km h A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes The vehicle s wheels drive t...

Page 331: ...t into the hole and tighten partially by hand 4 Tighten down the towing eyelet securely using a wheel nut wrench or hard metal bar 5 Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet Take care not to damage the vehicle body 6 Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine hybrid system If the engine hybrid system does not start turn the engine switch power switch to IGNITION ON mode ON mod...

Page 332: ...han nor mal Changes in exhaust sound Excessive tire squeal when corner ing Strange noises related to the sus pension system Pinging or other noises related to the engine hybrid system Engine missing stumbling or run ning roughly Appreciable loss of power Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking If you think something is wrong If you noticeanyofthefollowing symptoms yourvehicle probably needs...

Page 333: ...tivated 1 Turn the engine switch to ACCES SORY mode or turn it off 2 Restart the engine Fuel pump shut off system LC500 To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when theenginestallsorwhenan airbaginflatesupon collision the fuelpumpshutoffsystemstopsthe supplyoffuelto the engine Restartingtheengine NOTICE Beforestarting the engine Inspect the ground under the vehicle If you find that fuel has leaked on...

Page 334: ...usdealer Actionstothewarninglightsorwarningbuzzers Warning light Warning light Details Actions U S A red Canada Indicates that The brake fluid level is low or The brake system is malfunctioning This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is oper ating normally Immediatelystopthevehicleinasafeplaceandcon...

Page 335: ...id transmission control system LC500h Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately Warning light Warning light Details Actions Indicates a malfunction in The SRS airbag system The front passenger occupant classification system or The seat belt pretensioner system Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately Warning light Warning light Details Actions U S A Canada Indi...

Page 336: ...the dirt condensation ice stickers etc P 179 Radar sensor or camera sensor operational conditions such as tem perature etc being not met Drivingispossibleinthiscase ThePCS Pre CollisionSystem will beenablediftheoperationalconditions suchastemperatureetc are metagain When the warning light is illuminated EithertheVSC VehicleStabilityControl systemorPCS Pre Collision System is disabled or both are d...

Page 337: ...ealer immediately Warning light Warning light Details Actions When the warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System or Drive Start Control Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately Indicates that the shift position was changed while depressing the accel erator pedal and Drive Start Control was operated Momentarily release the acce...

Page 338: ...e inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately Warning light Warning light Details Actions U S A or Canada Indicates that the brake pads are worn out Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer Warning light Warning light Details Actions yellow Indicates a malfunction in The electronically controlled brake system The regenerated braking system LC500h The parking brake system Have the vehicle ins...

Page 339: ...ittently for 6 seconds Then if the seat belt is still unfastened the buzzer will sound in a dif ferent tone for 90 more seconds Rear passengers seatbeltreminderlights warning buzzer 1 2 1 Rear passenger s seat belt buzzer The rear passenger s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened The buzzer sounds for 6 seconds if the vehicle reaches a speed ...

Page 340: ...g buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat If the malfunction indicator lamp comeson while driving First check the following Is the fuel tank empty If it is fill the fuel tank immediately Is the fuel tank cap loose If it is tighten it securely The light will go off after several driving trips If the light does not go off even after several trips contact your Lexus dealer as s...

Page 341: ... few minutes Conditionsthatthe tire pressurewarning systemmay not function properly P 303 If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the engine switch power switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode ON mode have it checked by your Lexus dealer Warning buzzer In some cases the ...

Page 342: ... tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS tire pressure warning system is not a substitute for proper tiremaintenance and...

Page 343: ...y LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U 7 When trouble arises NOTICE To ensurethe tire pressurewarning systemoperates properly Do not install tires with different specifications or makers as the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly ...

Page 344: ...played on the multi information display Multi information display Follow the instructions of the message on the multi information display If any of the warning message is shown again after the following actions have been performed contact your Lexus dealer A B When the main meter is in the side position Master warning light The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate tha...

Page 345: ...ght comes on P 335 Malfunction in the charging system The charging system warning light comes on P 334 Malfunction in the brake system The brake system warning light comes on P 334 Messagesandwarnings System warn ing light Warning buzzer Warning Comes on Comes on Sounds Indicates an important situation such as when a system related to driving is malfunc tioning or that danger may result if the cor...

Page 346: ...iver s door is opened without turning the engine switch power switch to off with the shift lever in any position other than P Shift the shift lever to P If Shift Is in N Release Accelerator Before Shifting is shown The accelerator pedal has been depressed when the shift position is in N Release the accel erator pedal and shift the shift position to D or R If DepressBrakewhen Vehicle Is Stopped Hyb...

Page 347: ...he vehicle and contact your Lexus dealer If Oil Maintenance Required Soon is shown LC500h The engine oil is scheduled to be changed Check the engine oil and change if necessary After changing the engine oil the message should be reset P 282 If Maintenance Required Soon is shown Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the maintenance sched ule should be performed soon The...

Page 348: ...battery Cooling Parts is shown the filters may be clogged the air intake vents may be blocked or there may be a gap in the duct There fore perform the following correction procedure If the air intake vents and filters of the hybrid battery traction battery are dirty perform the procedure on P 279 to clean them If the warning message is shown when the air intake vents and filters of the hybrid batt...

Page 349: ...00h_OM_OM11405U_ U 7 When trouble arises NOTICE If Aux Battery Low SeeOwner s Manual is shown frequently LC500h The 12 volt battery may deteriorate As it may cause the 12 volt battery discharge have the 12 volt battery inspected by your Lexus dealer ...

Page 350: ...attiresevenifany tiregoesflat Inthis case slowdown and drive withextracaution Run flattires NOTICE When replacing the tires When removing or fitting the wheels tires or the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly When driving over bumps If a vehicle has a flat tire the vehicle h...

Page 351: ...ttery terminal con nections may be loose or corroded P 300 The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such as electronic key battery depletionorablownfuse However an interim measure is available to start the engine One of the following may be the cause of the problem One or both of the 12 volt battery terminals may be disconnected P 300 The 12 volt battery may be...

Page 352: ...g may be the cause of the problem The electronic key may not be func tioning properly P 356 There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle s tank Refuel the vehicle P 176 There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system P 62 There may be a malfunction in the shift control system P 147 There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system The hybrid system may be malfunc tioning due to an ele...

Page 353: ...the following steps can be used as an interim measure to start the hybrid sys tem if the power switch is functioning normally Do not use this starting procedure except in cases of emergency 1 Press the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set P 162 Parking brake indicator will come on 2 Turn the power switch to ACCES SORY mode 3 Pressandholdthepowerswitchfor about 15 seconds whi...

Page 354: ...r key numberplate Keeptheplateina safeplacesuchasyourwallet notin the vehicle NOTICE When an electronic keyis lost If the electronic key remains lost the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly Visit your Lexus dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that were provided with your vehicle If the fuel filler door cannot be opened LC500 If the fuel filler door opener switch cannot ...

Page 355: ...ICE After opening the fuelfiller door Secure the tab in its original position Install the tab so that it does not cover the clip installation position Fail ure to do so may cause damage to the clip and make it impossible to install the cover A If the electronic key does not operate properly If communicationbetweenthe electronic key and vehicleisinter rupted P 108 ortheelectronic key cannot beusedb...

Page 356: ...ess the trunk opener switch 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 TouchtheLexusemblemsideofthe electronic key to the engine switch power switch When the electronic key is detected a buzzer sounds and the engine switch power switch will turn to IGNITION ON mode ON mode When the smart access system with push button start is deactivated in customization setting the engine switch power switch will turn to ACCES...

Page 357: ...hen the battery is depleted P 318 Changingengineswitch powerswitch modes Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch power switch in step 3 above The engine hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed P 142 146 Use the mechanical key P 97 in order to perform the following opera tions Locking andunlocking the doors P 355 Opening thetrunk 1 Slide th...

Page 358: ...ver into the part shown in the illustration to open the glove box After opening the glove box The glove box can be opened normally by closing the glove box after restarting the engine hybrid system If you have a set of jumper or booster WARNING After unlocking the trunk Make sure to put back the cover to the center of the rear seat Failure to do so may cause an accident NOTICE When installing the ...

Page 359: ...hicle using the following procedure 1 Confirm that the electronic key is being carried When connecting the jumper or booster cables depending on the situation the alarm may activate and doors locked P 65 2 Open the hood P 289 and open the fuse box cover Push the tab in and lift the lid off LC500 LC500h 3 Open the exclusive jump starting terminal cover LC500 LC500h ...

Page 360: ...en connect a negative cable clamp to on the second vehicle and con nect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to LC500 LC500h Exclusive jump starting terminal your vehicle Positive battery terminal second vehicle Negative battery terminal second vehicle Solid stationary unpaintedmetallicpoint awayfrom theexclusivejump starting terminal and any moving parts as shown in the illustration A...

Page 361: ...d have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer Some systems may require initialization P 403 When removing the12 volt battery ter minals When the 12 volt battery terminals are removed the information stored in the ECU is cleared Before removing the 12 volt battery terminals contact your Lexus dealer Charging the 12 volt battery The electricity stored in the 12 volt battery will discharge gradua...

Page 362: ...s tem may not be able to start Use a 12 volt battery with a handle If a 12 volt battery without a handle is used removal is more difficult After exchanging firmly attach the fol lowing items to the exhaust hole of the 12 volt battery Use the exhaust hose that was attached to the 12 volt battery before exchanging Use the exhaust hole plug included with the 12 volt battery exchanged or the one insta...

Page 363: ...ery In the event that 12 volt battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received Alwayswashyourhandsafterhandling the 12 volt battery support terminals and other battery related parts Do not allow children near the 12 volt battery A...

Page 364: ... coolant leaks immedi ately contact your Lexus dealer 4 The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines on the reservoir Reservoir F L Coolant inlet cap 5 Add coolant if necessary Water can be used in an emergency if coolant is unavailable If your vehicle overheats LC500 The following mayindicatethat yourvehicleisoverheating The engine coolant temperature gauge P 74 is in the ...

Page 365: ...an is not operating Stop the engine immediately and contact your Lexus dealer If the fan is operating Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer When adding coolant Add coolant in accordance with the follow ing procedure 1 Remove the service cover 2 Remove the engine cover 3 Remove the caps and 4 Add coolant through the inlet ofthe cap up to the F line and then replace the cap 5 Add co...

Page 366: ...sen or remove the coolant reservoir cap High temperature steam or coolant could spray out NOTICE When adding engine coolant Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine Topreventdamagetothecoolingsys tem Observe the following precautions Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter such as san...

Page 367: ...heck that the radiator cooling fan oper ates and to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a cold start Confirm that the fan is operating by checking the fan sound and air flow If it is difficult to check these turn the air con ditioning system on and off repeatedly The fan may not operate in freezing tem ...

Page 368: ... control unit coolant is unavailable 6 After stopping the hybrid system and waiting for 5 minutes or more start the hybrid system again and check if Hybrid System Over heated Reduced Output Power is shown on the multi information dis play If the message does not disappear Stop the hybrid system and contact your Lexus dealer If the message is not displayed The hybrid system temperature has dropped ...

Page 369: ...are off When the hybrid system is operating the gasoline engine may automatically start or the cooling fan may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops Do not touch or approach rotat ing parts such as the fan which may lead to fingers or clothing especially a tie a scarf or a muffler getting caught resulting in serious injury Do not loosen the coolant inlet cap or the coolant reservoir c...

Page 370: ... mud dirt orsnow Recoveringprocedure WARNING Whenattemptingtofreeastuckvehi cle If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it make sure the sur rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles objects or people The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free Use extreme caution When shifting the shift position Be careful not to shift the shift posi...

Page 371: ... Vehicle specifications Vehicle specifications 8 1 Specifications Maintenance data fuel oil level etc 372 Fuel information 381 Tire information 383 8 2 Customization Customizable features 391 8 3 Itemstoinitialize Items to initialize 403 ...

Page 372: ...umber is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel This number is also stamped under the right hand front seat This number is also on the Certification Label Enginenumber The engine number is located as shown Maintenance data fuel oil level etc Dimensionsandweight Overall length 187 4 in 4760 mm Overall width 75 6 in 1920 mm Overall height 53 0 in 1345 mm Wheelbase 113 0 in 2870 mm Tread Fro...

Page 373: ...03 2 cu in 4969 cm3 Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment Model 3 5 L 6 cylinder 8GR FXS engine Type 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke 3 70 3 27 in 94 0 83 0 mm Displacement 210 9 cu in 3456 cm3 Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment Fuel Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only Octane Rating 91 Research Octane Number 96 or higher Fuel tank capacity Reference LC500 21 7 gal 82 0 L 18 0...

Page 374: ... 30 SAE 5W 30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather If SAE 5W 30 is not available SAE 10W 30 oil may be used However it should be replaced with SAE 5W 30 at the next oil change Outside temperature Oilviscosity 5W 30isexplainedhere as an example The 5W in 5W 30 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows Electricmotor tractionmotor LC500h Type Permanent...

Page 375: ...brid system wait more than 5 minutes and check the oil level on the dipstick Engineoilselection Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is used in your Lexus vehicle Use Lexus approved ToyotaGenuineMotorOil or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity Oil grade ILSAC GF 5 multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity SAE 0W 20 SAE 0W 20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in co...

Page 376: ...city LC500 12 8 qt 12 1 L 10 6 Imp qt LC500h Gasoline engine 11 5 qt 10 9L 9 6 Imp qt Power control unit 2 4 qt 2 3L 2 0 Imp qt Coolant type Use either of the following Toyota Super Long Life Coolant Similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone Ignitionsystem LC500 LC5...

Page 377: ... Slow charge 15 A max 5 A max 12 volt battery Open voltage at 68 F 20 C 12 0 V or higher Turn the power switch off and turn on the high beam headlights for 30 seconds Charging rates Quick charge Slow charge 15 A max 5 A max Automatictransmission LC500 Fluid capacity 9 3 qt 8 8 L 7 7 Imp qt Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS NOTICE Automatic transmission fluid type Usingtransmissionfluidotherthan Toy...

Page 378: ...L 6 0 Imp qt Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS NOTICE Hybrid transmission fluid type Usingtransmissionfluidotherthan ToyotaGenuineATFWS maycausedeteriorationin shift quality and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle Differential Oil capacity 0 90 qt 0 85 L 0 75 Imp qt Oil type and viscosity Without LSD Limited Slip Differential Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W 85 GL 5 or equ...

Page 379: ...pushing the parking brake switch for 1 to 4 seconds comes on When pulling the parking brake switch for 1 to 4 seconds turns off Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 Steering Free play Less than 1 2 in 30 mm Tiresandwheels Tire size Front tires 245 45RF20 99Y Rear tires 275 40RF20 102Y Tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure Driving under normal conditions Front 33 ps...

Page 380: ...33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 or bar Driving at high speeds above 137 mph 220 km h in countries where such speeds are permitted by law Add 10 psi 70 kPa 0 7 kgf cm2 or bar to the front tires and rear tires Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire sidewall Wheel size Front wheels 21 8 1 2J Rear wheels 21 9 1 2J Wheel nut torque 103 3 ft lbf 140 N m 14 3 kgf m Light b...

Page 381: ... Detergent Gasoline For more information on Top Tier Detergent Gaso line and a list of marketers please go to the official website www toptiergas com Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol as well as reformulated gasolines are available in some cities These fuels are typically acceptable for use providing they meet other fuel ...

Page 382: ...Notice on fuel quality Do not use improper fuels If improper fuels are used the engine will be dam aged Do not use leaded gasoline Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle s three way catalytic con verters causing the emission control system to malfunction Do notuse gasohol other than the type previously stated Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance prob lems Usi...

Page 383: ...re the strands which form the plies in a tire Radial tires or bias ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall A tire not marked RADIAL is a bias ply tire TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure P 386 ...

Page 384: ...facturing week Manufacturing year The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Type B DOT symbol Tire Identification Number TIN Tire manufacturer s identification mark Manufacture s code Manufacturing week Manufacturing year The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Typical tiresizein...

Page 385: ...n prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U S Department of Transportation It provides the purchasers and or pro spective purchasers of Lexus vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information DOTqualitygrades All passenger vehicle ti...

Page 386: ...d C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi tions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all pass...

Page 387: ...he sec ond column of Table 1 that follows Occupant distribu tion Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1 below Production options weight The combined weight of installed regular production options weigh ing over 5 lb 2 3 kg in excess of the standard items which they replace not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight including heavy duty ...

Page 388: ... the cen terline of the tread Carcass The tire structure except tread and sidewall rubber which when inflated bears the load Chunking The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall Cord The strands forming the plies in the tire Cord separation The parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds Cracking Any parting within the tread sidewall or innerliner of the tire extend ing to cord materi...

Page 389: ...l dimension requirements Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread sidewall or innerliner that extends to cord material Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire including elevations due to labeling decorations or pro tective bands or ribs Passenger car tire A tire intended for use...

Page 390: ...ed with an Alpine Symbol on at least one sidewall Test rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing and may be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially around a tire Tread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass Treadwear indica tors TWI The pro...

Page 391: ...ift the shift position to P Also toprevent12 voltbatterydischarge leave the engine running hybrid system operating while customizing the features Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being cus tomized Contact your Lexus dealer Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch Customizable features Yourvehicle includesa variety of electronicfeaturesthatcan beper ...

Page 392: ... Spanish Units 2 miles MPG km km L O 6 O km L 100 km miles MPG Impe rial Eco Driving Indicator Light 3 OFF ON Self lighting O EV indicator 4 ON Self lighting OFF O Drive information 1 Current fuel economy 5 O Average fuel economy after reset Drive information 2 Distance driving range 5 O Average vehi cle speed after reset Pop up display ON OFF O Ring position memory ON OFF O Accent color Color 1 C...

Page 393: ...r to the NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL HUD Head upDisplay 1 P 84 Rev peak OFF ON O Clock 12 hour display 24 hour display O Sensor sensitivity for darkening the brightnessoftheinstrumentcluster depending on the outside bright ness Standard 2 to 2 O Sensor sensitivity for returning the brightnessoftheinstrumentcluster to the original level depending on the outside brightness Standard 2 to 2 O Sug...

Page 394: ...t setting Customized setting Lane centering function Off On O Steering assist On Off O Alert sensitivity Standard High O Vehicle sway warning On Off O Vehicle sway warning sensitivity Standard Low O High Function Default setting Customized setting PCS Pre Collision System On Off O Adjust alert timing Middle Far O Near Function Default setting Customized setting BSM Blind Spot Monitor On Off O RCTA...

Page 395: ...Level 2 Level 1 O Level 3 Function Default setting Customized setting Operation of the active rear wing Off On O O Function Default setting Customized setting Unlocking using a mechanical key Driver s door unlockedinone step both side doorsunlocked in two steps Both side doors unlocked in one step O Automatic door lock Shiftingtheshift position to position other than P Off O O Vehicle speed is app...

Page 396: ...10 minutes 20 minutes Function Default setting Customized setting Operating signal Buzzers 5 Off O O 1 to 7 Operation signal Emergency flashers On Off O O Time elapsed before automatic door lock function is activated if door is not opened after being unlocked 60 seconds Off O O 30 seconds 120 seconds Open door warning buzzer On Off O Function Default setting Customized setting Smart access system ...

Page 397: ...locked in two steps Both side doors unlocked in one step O O Trunk unlocking operation Press and hold short One short press O Push twice Press and hold long Off Alarm panic mode On Off O Reservation lock On Off O O Function Default setting Customized setting Selecting the door linking driving position memory with door unlock operation Driver s door Both side doors O Function Default setting Custom...

Page 398: ... Mechanical key linked operation Off On O Wireless remote control linked operation Off On Open only O Wireless remote control linked operation signal buzzer On Off O Function Default setting Customized setting The number of times the turn signal lights flash automatically when the turn signal lever is moved to the first position during a lane change 3 5 O 7 Off Function Default setting Customized ...

Page 399: ...O O Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity Standard 3 to 3 O O Function Default setting Customized setting Driver s seat temperature prefer ence in automatic mode Standard 2 cooler to 2 warmer O O Passenger s seat temperature pref erence in automatic mode Standard 2 cooler to 2 warmer O O Function Default setting Customized setting Steering wheel heating preference in automatic mode Standard 2 low to 2 hi...

Page 400: ...an dle lights when the doors are unlocked On Off O Operation of the outside door han dle lights when a door is opened On Off O Fading out of the outside door han dle lights when they turn off Long Short O Function Default setting Customized setting Wiper operation when the wiper switch is in the AUTO position Rain sensing operation Intermittent opera tionlinkedtovehicle speed with interval adjuste...

Page 401: ...h 5 km h O 9 mph 15 km h 12 mph 20 km h Time elapsed before the outside door handle are automatically retracted 60 seconds 20 minutes O Function Default setting Customized setting The volume of vehicle proximity notification system sound Level 1 Level 2 O Level 3 Function Default setting Customized setting Intuitive parking assist On Off O Detection distance of the front center sensor Far Near O O...

Page 402: ...ccordance with the operation buzzer volume and operational signal Emer gency flashers function setting Some settings can be changed using a switch or the audio system screen If a setting is changed using a switch the changed setting will not be reflected on the audio system screen until the engine switch power switch is turned off and then to IGNITION ON mode ON mode Chassis control in custom mode...

Page 403: ... the tire inflation pressure is changed by changing tire size when there are multiple speci fied pressures After registering the ID codes When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when changing traveling speed P 306 Power windows When functioning abnormally P 125 Lexus parking assist monitor The steering wheel has been moved while the 12 volt battery was being reinstalled 12 volt battery...

Page 404: ...404 8 3 Items to initialize LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U ...

Page 405: ... For owners 9 1 Forowners Reporting safety defects for U S owners 406 Seat belt instructions for Cana dian owners in French 406 SRS airbag instructions for Cana dian owners in French 408 Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners in French 414 ...

Page 406: ...Toll free 1 800 25 LEXUS IfNHTSAreceives similarcom plaints itmay open an investiga tion and ifitfindsthatasafety defectexistsina group of vehicles it mayordera recallandremedy campaign However NHTSAcan not becomeinvolved in individual problemsbetweenyou yourdealer orLexusDivision of ToyotaMotor Sales U S A Inc Tocontact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotlinetoll free at1 888 327 4236 TTY 1...

Page 407: ...ssisté Manipulationdesceintures de sécurité Avec un chiffon ou une éponge net toyez à l aide d un savon doux et de l eau tiède Vérifiez aussi les ceintures régulièrement pour vous assurer qu elles ne présentent pas d usure excessive d effilochage ou de cou pures Guidedeceinturedesécurité A B Entretienetsoin AVERTISSEMENT Dommagesetusuredelaceinturede sécurité Vérifiez périodiquement le système de ...

Page 408: ... de protection des genoux Peuvent aider à protéger le conducteur et le passager avant Coussins gonflables SRS latéraux et en rideau Coussins gonflables SRS latéraux Peuvent aider à protéger le torse des occupants des sièges avant Coussins gonflables SRS en rideau SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners in French The following isa French explanationofSRS airbag instructions extracted from the S...

Page 409: ...rs Capteurs d impact latéral portière Coussins gonflables de protection des genoux Coussin gonflable du passager avant Coussins gonflables en rideau Voyants AIR BAG ON et AIR BAG OFF Limiteurs de force et dispositifs de tension des ceintures de sécurité Capteurs d impact latéral avant Coussins gonflables latéraux avant Lampe témoin SRS Coussin gonflable du conducteur Capteurs d impact latéral arri...

Page 410: ... comprennent des données relatives à la gravité de l accident et aux occupants Au moment du déploiement des coussins gonfla bles une réaction chimique se produit dans les gonfleurs de coussin gonflable et les coussins gonflables se remplissent rapidement d un gaz non toxique pour aider à limiter le mouvement des occupants O P Q AVERTISSEMENT Précautions relativesaux coussins gonflables SRS Observe...

Page 411: ...être assis plus haut ou rele vez le siège si cette option est disponible sur votre véhicule Si votre volant est réglable en hauteur inclinez le vers le bas Cela vous per met d orienter le coussin gonflable vers votre buste plutôt que vers votre tête et vers votre cou Le siège doit être réglé de la manière recommandée ci dessus par la NHTSA tout en gardant le contrôle des pédales et du volant ainsi...

Page 412: ... à la route sur le siège du passager avant même si le voyant AIR BAG OFF est allumé En cas d accident la force et la vitesse de déploiement du coussin gonflable du passager avant pour raient infliger à l enfant des blessures graves voire mortelles si le dispositif de retenue pour enfants de type dos à la route était installé sur le siège du passager avant Ne vous asseyez pas sur le bord du siège e...

Page 413: ...es coussins gonflables latéraux de se déployer correctement rendre le sys tème inopérant ou provoquer acci dentellement le déploiement des coussins gonflables latéraux occa sionnant des blessures graves voire mortelles Ne frappez pas et n appliquez pas une pression importante à l emplacement des portières ou des composants des coussins gonflables SRS Cela peut provoquer un mauvais fonctionnement d...

Page 414: ... réparation des coussins gonflables SRS Réparations modifications retrait ou remplacement du volant du tableau de bord de la planche de bord des sièges ou du capitonnage des sièges desmontantsavant latérauxetarrière des brancards de pavillon des pan neaux des portières des garnitures des portières ou des haut parleurs des portières Modifications du panneau de la portière comme le perforer Réparati...

Page 415: ...on A vers la droite ou vers la gauche à l aide d un tournevis cruciforme 2 Tournez le boulon B vers la droite ou vers la gauche comme à l étape 1 Si vous n arrivez pas à régler vos phares en suivant cette procédure apportez le véhiculechezvotreconcessionnaireLexus afin qu il règle la portée des phares Réglagedelaportéedesphares ...

Page 416: ...416 9 1 Forowners LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U ...

Page 417: ...417 LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_ U Index What to do if Troubleshooting 418 Alphabetical index 420 ...

Page 418: ...e function to prevent the elec tronic key from being left inside the trunk will operate and you can open the trunk as usual Take the key out from the trunk P 105 Did you press the engine switch power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal P 140 143 Is the shift position in P P 149 155 Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle P 107 Is the steering wheel unlocked P 141 14...

Page 419: ...ing the alarm The sensor detects itand the alarm sounds P 64 To stop the alarm turn the engine switch power switch to IGNITION ON mode ON mode or start the engine hybrid system Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle Check the message on the multi informa tion display P 344 When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed refer to P 334 344 Slow down the vehicle drive with ext...

Page 420: ...matic air conditioning system 242 Micro dust and pollen filter 247 Alarm 64 Alarm 64 Warning buzzer 334 Anchor brackets 44 52 Antennas smart access system with push button start 106 Anti lock Brake System ABS 226 Function 226 Warning light 335 Approach warning 204 Automatic headlight leveling system 168 Automatic High Beam 170 Automatic light control system 167 Automatic transmission 149 M mode 15...

Page 421: ...tender precautions 25 Seat belt precautions 43 Trunk precautions 103 Cleaning 274 277 Aluminum wheels 275 Exterior 274 Interior 277 Radar sensor 182 217 Seat belts 277 Clock 258 Coat hooks 259 Condenser 296 Console box 255 Console box light 255 Cooling system 295 Engine overheating 364 366 Hybrid system overheating 367 Cornering lights 169 Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full spee...

Page 422: ... 54 Electric Power Steering EPS Function 227 Warning light 335 Electronically Controlled Brake System ECB 226 Electronic key 96 Battery saving function 108 If the electronic key does not operate properly 355 Replacing the battery 318 Emergency in case of If a warning buzzer sounds 334 If a warning light turns on 334 If a warning message is displayed 344 If the 12 volt battery is discharged 357 If ...

Page 423: ...nt data recorder EDR 7 EV indicator 55 F First aid kit storage belt 256 Flat tire 350 Tire pressure warning system 303 Floor mats 22 Fluid Automatic transmission 377 Brake 378 Hybrid transmission 378 Washer 297 Footwell light 252 Front passenger occupant classification system 38 Front seats 114 Adjustment 114 Cleaning 277 Correct driving posture 23 Driving position memory 116 Head restraints 119 J...

Page 424: ... 60 Energy monitor consumption screen89 EV drive mode 147 High voltage components 57 Hybrid System Indicator 88 Hybrid system precautions 57 Hybrid vehicle driving tips 231 If the hybrid system will not start 352 Overheating 367 Power ignition switch 143 Regenerative braking 55 Starting the hybrid system 143 Vehicle proximity notification system 56 Hybrid System Indicator 88 Hybrid transmission 15...

Page 425: ...18 Warning buzzer 107 Wireless remote control 97 Knee airbags 28 L Lane Keeping Assist LKA 191 Operation 191 Warning messages 196 Language multi information display 82 LATCH anchors 50 LDH Lexus Dynamic Handling system 227 Lever Auxiliary catch lever 289 Hood lock release lever 289 Internal trunk release lever 105 Shift lever 149 155 Turn signal lever 161 Wiper lever 172 Lexus climate concierge 24...

Page 426: ...tside rear view mirrors 123 Vanity mirrors 258 Multi information display 78 Audio system linked 82 Drive information 79 Dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range 198 Eco Driving Indicator 72 Energy monitor 90 Gear positions 80 G force 81 Hybrid System Indicator 72 LKA Lane Keeping Assist 194 Navigation system linked 82 Rear wing position 82 Settings 82 Switching the display 79 Tire pressu...

Page 427: ...ybrid system engine 140 143 Power windows 125 Door lock linked window operation 126 Jam protection function 126 Operation 125 Window lock switch 126 Pre Collision System PCS 184 Function 184 PCS OFF switch 186 Warning light 336 Warning message 190 R Radarcruisecontrol dynamicradarcruise control with full speed range 198 Radiator 296 Rear side marker lights 167 Light switch 167 Replacing light bulb...

Page 428: ...view mirror 122 Intuitive parking assist 209 LKA Lane Keeping Assist 191 Radar sensor 179 217 Rain sensing windshield wipers 173 Service plug 57 Service reminder message 282 Shift lever Automatic transmission 149 Hybrid transmission 155 Shift lever light 252 Shift position and gear position 74 Side airbags 28 Side marker lights 167 Light switch 167 Replacing light bulbs 324 Side mirrors 123 Adjust...

Page 429: ... OFF switch 186 Power door lock switch 101 Power switch 143 Power window switches 125 Rear window and outside rear view mir ror defoggers switch 242 Seat heater switches 249 Seat ventilator switches 249 Snow mode switch 153 159 Tilt and telescopic steering control switch 121 Tire pressure warning reset switch 306 Trunk opener main switch 106 Trunk opener switch 104 Vehicle to vehicle distance swit...

Page 430: ...tches 153 154 159 160 Snow mode 153 159 Trip meters 74 Trunk 103 Internal trunk release lever 105 Smart access system with push button start 104 Trunk features 256 Trunk grip 105 Trunk light 105 Trunk opener main switch 106 Trunk opener switch 104 Wireless remote control 104 Trunk light 105 Turn signal lights 161 Replacing light bulbs 324 Turn signal lever 161 U Units 80 V Vanity lights 258 Wattag...

Page 431: ...cator 337 SRS 335 Tire pressure 340 Warning messages 344 Warning reflector storage belt 256 Washer 172 Checking 297 Preparing and checking before winter 233 Switch 172 Washing and waxing 274 Weight Cargo capacity 138 Load limits 138 Weight 372 Wheels 315 Replacing wheels 309 Size 379 Window lock switch 126 Windows 125 Power windows 125 Rear window defogger 243 Washer 172 Windshield wiper de icer 2...

Page 432: ...77 Hood lock release lever P 289 Tire inflation pressure P 379 Fuel tank capacity Reference LC500 21 7 gal 82 0 L 18 0 Imp gal LC500h 22 2 gal 84 0 L 18 5 Imp gal Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P 373 Cold tire inflation pressure P 379 Engine oil capacity Drain and refill reference P 374 Engine oil type P 374 375 A B C D E ...

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