2018 Lexus LC500 power steering

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual ....................................... 8
How to search .................................................. 9
Pictorial index ................................................ 10
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ................................... 28
For safe driving.................................. 29
Seat belts ............................................ 30
SRS airbags ....................................... 35
Pop Up Hood .................................... 43
Exhaust gas precautions ............... 45
1-2. Child safety
Airbag manual on-off system ...... 46
Riding with children......................... 47
Child restraint systems ................. 48
1-3. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features (LC500h)
............................................................... 62
Hybrid system precautions
(LC500h) ....................................... 65
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system bilizer system> ............................... 70
Double locking system .................. 75
Alarm .................................................... 76
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .... 82
Gauges and meters ....................... 88
Multi-information display.............. 92
Head-up display ............................... 99
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ............................................. 104
3-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 112
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors ................................................... 115
Trunk .................................................... 119
Smart entry & start system ......... 122
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats........................................ 138
Driving position memory ........... 140
Head restraints ............................... 143
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ................................ 145
Inside rear view mirror ................ 146
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 147
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
Power windows ............................. 150
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle......................... 154
Cargo and luggage........................ 161
Trailer towing................................... 162
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)
............................................................ 163
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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Power (ignition) switch (LC500h)
............................................................ 167
EV drive mode (LC500h)......... 171
Automatic transmission (LC500)
............................................................ 173
Hybrid transmission (LC500h)
............................................................ 179
Turn signal lever ............................ 186
Parking brake ................................. 187
Brake Hold....................................... 189
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............................. 191
Automatic High Beam ................ 193
Fog light switch .............................. 196
Windshield wipers and washer 196
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......... 201
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ ................ 203
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 210
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ..... 218
RSA (Road Sign Assist)............. 226
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range......................... 229
Cruise control ............................... 239
Driving mode select switch...... 242
Lexus parking assist-sensor..... 243
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 248
Active rear wing ........................... 259
Driving assist systems................. 262
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
(LC500h) .................................... 267
Winter driving tips ....................... 269
5-1. Remote Touch
Remote Touch................................ 274
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
Lexus Climate Concierge ....... 278
5-3. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system
.......................................................... 280
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators .................. 288
5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............................. 291
5-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............... 293
Trunk features ............................... 295
5-6. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............... 297
ERA-GLONASS ........................ 299
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior................................... 304
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior .................................... 307
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ....... 312
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
............................................................ 314
Hood ................................................... 316
Positioning a floor jack ................316
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

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2-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine
switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the
engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a syst em if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunc-
tion.
*4: This light illuminates on the center
Warning lights
(red)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.368)
Charging system warning
light*2 ( P.368)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light*2 ( P.368)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
( P.369)
SRS warning light*1
( P.369)
ABS warning light*1
( P.369)
(red)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light*1 ( P.370)
(yellow)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light*1 ( P.370)
PCS warning light*1, 3
( P.370)
(orange)
LKA indicator*2 (P.371)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.371)
Brake Override System
warning light*2
( P.372)/Drive-Start Con-
trol warning light*2 ( P.372)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor*1, 3 ( P.372)
Parking brake indicator*3
(P.372)
Brake pad wear warning
light*2 ( P.373)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(P.373)
Low fuel level warning light
( P.373)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder light
( P.373)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights*4 ( P.374)
Master warning light*1
( P.374)
Tire pressure warning light*1, 3
( P.374)
High coolant temperature
warning light*2 ( P.375)

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Before driving
Before driving
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 112
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors ............................................... 115
Trunk ................................................ 119
Smart entry & start system ..... 122
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats..................................... 138
Driving position memory ........ 140
Head restraints............................ 143
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ............................ 145
Inside rear view mirror............. 146
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 147
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
Power windows .......................... 150

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3-3. Adjusting the seats
1Turn the engine switch switch> to IGNITION ON mode
.
2 Check that the shift position is in P.
3 Adjust the driver’s seat, steering
wheel, outside rear view mirrors
and head-up display to the desired
positions.
4 While pressing the “SET” button, or
within 3 seconds after the “SET”
button is pressed, press button “1”,
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.
If the selected button has already been preset, the previously recorded position
WARNING
■Lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat
●Before operating the lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat, ensure that any surrounding passengers or objects
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 function.
Driving position memory
This feature automatically adjusts
the positions of the driver’s seat,
steering wheel, outside rear view
mirrors and head-up display (if
equipped) to suit your preferences.
Up to 3 different driving positions
can be recorded.
Each electronic key can be regis-
tered to recall your preferred driv-
ing position.
Recording a driving position into
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Before driving
will be overwritten.
■Seat positions that can be memorized
( P.138)
The adjusted positions other than the posi-
tion adjusted by lumbar support switch can be recorded.
■In order to correctly use the driving position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest possible position and the seat is operated in
the same direction, the recorded position may be slightly different when it is recalled.
1 Turn the engine switch switch> to IGNITION ON mode
.
2 Check that the shift position is in P.
3 Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to recall
until the buzzer sounds.
■To stop the position recall operation
part-way through
Perform 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 off
Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is
opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again.
■Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button
“1”, “2” or “3” before performing the
following:
WARNING
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear passen-
ger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
Recalling a driving position
Registering/cancel ing/recalling
a driving position to an elec-
tronic key (memor y recall func-
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Carry only the key you want to register,
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be recorded
properly.
1 Turn the engine switch switch> to IGNITION ON mode
.
2 Check that the shift position is in P.
3 Recall the driving position that you
want to record.
4 While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds.
If the button could not be registered, the buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-mately 3 seconds.
■Cancelation procedure
1 Carry only the key you want to can-
cel and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be canceled prop-erly.
2 Turn the engine switch switch> to IGNITION ON mode
.
3 While pressing the “SET” button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds twice.
If the button could not be canceled, the buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
■Recall procedure
1 Make sure that the doors are
locked before recalling the driving
position. Carry the electronic key
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and
open the driver’s door using the
smart entry & start system or wire-
less remote control.
The driving position will move to the recorded position (not including the steer-
ing wheel and head-up display).
If the driving position is in a position that
has already been recorded, the seat and outside rear view mirrors will not move.
2 Turn the engine switch switch> to ACCESSORY mode or
IGNITION ON mode mode>.
The steering wheel and head-up display will move to the recorded position.
■Recalling the driving position using the
memory recall function
●Different driving positions can be regis-
tered for each electronic key. Therefore, the driving position that is recalled may be different depending on the key being
carried.
●If the passenger’s door is unlocked with
the smart entry & start system, the driving position cannot be recalled. In this case, press the driving position button which
has been set.
■Customization
The unlock door settings of the memory
recall function can be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Before driving
3-4.Adjusting the stee ring wheel and mirro rs
Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions:
1 Up
2 Down
3 Toward the driver
4 Away from the driver
■The steering wheel can be adjusted when
The engine switch

is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode .
■Automatic adjustment of the steering
position
A desired steering position can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by the driving position memory system. ( P.140)
■Enabling easier driver entry and exit
(auto tilt away)
When the engine switch is
turned off, the steering wheel returns to its stowed position by moving up and away.
Turning the engine swit ch to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
will return the steering wheel
to the original position.
■Customization
The auto tilt away function can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.423)
Press on or close to the mark.
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mis- handle the vehicle and cause an acci-dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
Sounding the horn