2018 Lexus LC500 Seat

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on a front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not
sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warning
light may not operate properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp w ill come on if the fuel tank becomes completely empty. If
the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily drops, the electric power steering system warning lig ht may come on and the warning buzzer may sound.
■Tire pressure warning light
When a malfunction occurs in the tire pressure warning system, the tire pressure warning light blinks to warn the driver. However, if the warning light blinks for 1 minute, and then
remains illuminated, maki ng it difficult to determine whether the warning light is blinking, turn the engine switch fr om off to IGNITION ON mode and check if the warning light blinks.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature has lowered sufficiently.
●Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
●If the warning light does not go out even after several minutes, check that the tire inflation
pressure is at the specified level and carry out initialization. ( P.335)
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are conducted without first
allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficiently.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on du e to natural causes such as natural air leaks
and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature increases
 Stop and check. (P.400, 403)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Remove the cover in the center of
the rear seat. ( P.392)
2 Pull the tab.
If you lose your keys
New genuine mechanical keys can
be made by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer
using another mechanical key and
the key number stamped on your
key number plate. Keep the plate in
a safe place such as your wallet, not
in the vehicle.
NOTICE
■When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that were provided with
your vehicle.
If the fuel filler door cannot
be opened
If the fuel filler door opener switch
cannot be operated, the following
procedure can be us ed to open the
fuel filler door.
Opening the fuel filler door
WARNING
■After opening the fuel filler door
Make sure to put back the cover to the
center of the rear seat. Failure to do so may cause an accident.
NOTICE
■After opening the fuel filler door
●Secure the tab in its original position.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Use the mechanical key (P.113) in
order to perform the following opera-
tions:
■Locking and unlocking the doors
 P.389
■Opening the trunk
1 Slide the rear passengers’ seat
belts towards the outside.
2 Insert your fingers at the positions
marked and pull towards you to
remove the cover in the center of
the rear seat.
3 Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and turn it clockwise to
open.
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine tem> or opening the doors, trunk or
glove box if the 12-volt battery is
discharged.
You can also call any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Locking and unlocking the doors
and opening the trunk
AWARNING
■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.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
The glove box can be opened by per-
forming the following operations after
unlocking the doors.
If the glove box is locked, unlock it with the
mechanical key. ( P.293)
1Remove the cover using a flathead
screwdriver.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
2 Push the flathead screwdriver 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 .
If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a 12-
volt battery, you can jump start your
vehicle 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.77)
NOTICE
■When installing the cover in the cen- ter of the rear seat
Make sure that the seat belts are not caught in the cover. Failure to do so may cause damage to the cover installation
clip and make it impossible to install the cover.
Opening the glove box
Restarting the engine system>

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8-1. Specifications
8-1.Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2:LC500
*3:LC500h
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identifica-
tion number for your Lexus. It is used in
registering the ownership of your vehi-
cle.
This number is stamped on the top left
of the instrument panel.
This number is also stamped under the
right-hand front seat.
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length4760 mm (187.4 in.)
Overall width1920 mm (75.6 in.)
Overall height*11345 mm (53.0 in.)
Wheelbase2870 mm (113.0 in.)
Tread*1Front1630 mm (64.2 in.)
Rear1635 mm (64.4 in.)
Gross vehicle mass2375 kg (5236 lb.)*2
2445 kg (5390 lb.)*3
Maximum permissi-
ble axle capacity
Front1420 kg (3131 lb.)
Rear1550 kg (3417 lb.)
Vehicle identification

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8-2. Customization
■Lights (P.191)
■Automatic air conditioning system (P.280)
■Seat heater/seat ventilators (P.288)
■Heated steering wheel* (P.288)
*: If equipped
■Illumination (P.291)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Welcome light illumination controlOnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Switching between outside air and
recirculated air mode linked to
“AUTO” switch operation
OnOffO—O
A/C auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivityStandard-3 to 3O—O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat temperature prefer-
ence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer)O—O
Passenger’s seat temperature pref-
erence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer)O—O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Steering wheel heating preference
in automatic modeStandard-2 (low) to 2 (high)O—O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the interior
lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the engine switch
is turned offOnOff——O
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
depleted?
In this case, the engine can
be started in a temporary way. ( P.390)
Is the 12-volt battery discharged?
( P.392)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.164, 168)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window at the passenger’s seat
cannot be operated if the window lock
switch is pressed. ( P.152)
The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is
not running operating>) for a period of time.
( P.166, 170)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.373)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P.187)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.368, 378)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door or anything move inside the
vehicle during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm
sounds. ( P.76)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine
switch to IGNITION
ON mode or start the
engine .
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.378)
When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.368, 378.
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine system> is stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch switch> is turned off automati-
cally
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed

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Alphabetical index
Brake hold ........................................................189
Break-in tips .................................................... 155
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control................... 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...................... 248
Blind Spot Monitor function................. 254
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function 256
C
Care....................................................... 304, 307
Aluminum wheels ..................................... 305
Exterior............................................................304
Interior .............................................................307
Seat belts ........................................................307
Cargo hooks ..................................................295
Center Display .............................................. 274
Chains ................................................................ 271
Child restraint system ...................................48
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 54
Fixed with an ISOFIX rigid anchor ..... 57
Points to remember..................................... 48
Riding with children ..................................... 47
Types of child restraint system installation
method ...........................................................50
Using an anchor bracket (for top strap)
............................................................................60
Child safety ........................................................ 47
12-volt battery precautions ...... 325, 399
Airbag precautions ......................................40
Child restraint system................................. 48
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions............................................... 288
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 32
Installing child restraints ..............................51
Power window lock switch.....................152
Power window precautions .................... 151
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions .............................................................. 350
Seat belt precautions .................................. 47
Trunk precautions......................................... 119
Cleaning .............................................. 304, 307
Aluminum wheels ..................................... 305
Exterior........................................................... 304
Interior .............................................................307
Radar sensor ................................... 208, 253
Seat belts ........................................................307
Clock................................................................. 297
Coat hooks .................................................... 298
Condenser......................................................323
Console box ...................................................294
Console box light .........................................294
Consumption screen ................................... 104
Coolant
Capacity .......................................................... 416
Checking........................................................ 322
Preparing and checking before winter
..........................................................................269
Cooling system .............................................322
Engine overheating......................400, 403
Hybrid system overheating ................. 404
Cornering lights............................................. 193
Cruise control
Cruise control..............................................239
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range .............................................. 229
Cup holder......................................................294
Current fuel consumption ...........................94
Curtain shield airbags ...................................35
Customizable features ..............................423
D
Daytime running light system.....................191
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 281
Rear window ................................................. 281
Windshield ..................................................... 281
Differential ....................................................... 418
Dimension ........................................................410