2018 Lexus LC500 Remove battery

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6-1. Maintenance and care
■CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas- tic) parts (if equipped)
CFRP is used for the scuff plates. When cleaning the scuff plates, remove dirt using a water-dampened soft cloth or synthetic
chamois, and then wipe the surface with a dry soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●LC500: Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.Doing so may cause electrical compo-
nents etc. to malfunction or catch fire. LC500h: Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, on
the rear seats, in the hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents or in the trunk. ( P.68)
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery, electrical components, etc. to mal-function or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. ( P.35) An electrical malfunction may cause
the airbags to deploy or not function properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.
The instrument panel may reflect off the windshield, obstructing the 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, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather sur-faces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe- cially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-tic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water. Vehicle systems such as the audio system
may be damaged if water comes into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.

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6-1. Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Clean the air intake vents and filters by
the following procedures to prevent
dust from accumulating in them, or to
prevent them from clogging.
The filters are attached to the back side of
the air intake vent grilles.
■Cleaning the air intake vents and
filters
Remove the dust from the vents and fil-
ters with a vacuum cleaner etc.
Clean the vents of the both sides.
■Cleaning the filters
If “Maintenance required for Traction
battery cooling parts See owner’s man-
ual” is shown on the multi-information
display, contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer or remove the
air intake vent grilles under the rear
seat and clean the filters.
1 Remove the grille.
NOTICE
■When cleaning the inside of the wind- shield (vehicles with Lexus Safety System+)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
( P.204)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear win- dow
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause dam-age to the rear window defogger
heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe
the window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
Cleaning the air intake vents and
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2Remove the filter.
3 Remove dust using a vacuum
cleaner etc. to clean the filter.
Also, remove dust on the grille as well as on the filter using a vacuum cleaner.
4 Install the filter in its original posi-
tion, and then install the grille.
5 Start the hybrid system and check
that the warning message on the
multi-information display disap-
pears.
It may take several minutes before the warning message disappears.
■Cleaning the air intake vents and filters
●Dust on the air intake vents or filters may interferes cooling of the hybrid battery (traction battery) and results in poor fuel
consumption. Clean the air intake vents and filters periodically.
●If continuing to drive the vehicle with “Maintenance required for Traction bat-tery cooling parts See owner’s manual”
shown on the multi-information display, the hybrid battery (traction battery) input and output may be restricted, leading to a
reduction in hybrid battery (traction bat- tery) output and a malfunction. It may cause poor fuel consumption or a mal-
function. If the warning message is shown, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer or clean the air intake vents and filters immediately.
●Improper handling may result in damage to the grille or filters. If you have any con-cerns about cleaning the filters, contact
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●If the warning message on the multi-infor-mation display does not disappear after
cleaning the filters, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
●Timing of cleaning filters differs depend-
ing on the use environment of the vehicle.
NOTICE
■When cleaning the air intake vents
and filters
Observe the following precautions. Fail-
ure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle.
●When removing the air intake vent grille, make sure to turn the power
switch off to stop the hybrid system.
●Do not use water or other liquid to clean the air intake vents or filters.
●Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vent when the grille
is removed.
●Carefully handle th e removed filters not to damage.If the filter is damaged, have it replaced
with a new filter by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system and wire- less remote control will not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
Prepare the following before replacing
the battery:
 Flathead screwdriver
 Small flathead screwdriver
 Lithium battery CR2032
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, local electrical appliance shops or camera
stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
●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 battery with a new one
if it is depleted.
Items to prepare
Replacing the battery

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Turn the engine switch switch> off.
2 Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A fuse
box (LC500)
Left-hand drive vehicles:
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Right-hand drive vehicles:
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by
a child, they can cause choking. Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
■Certification for the electronic key
battery
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
■When replacing the battery
Use a screwdriver of appropriate size. Applying excessive force may deform or
damage the cover.
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●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 any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.
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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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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
LC500h (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Exclusive jump starting terminal (your vehicle)
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the exclusive jump starting
terminal and any moving parts as shown in the illustration
5 Start the engine of the second vehi-
cle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery of your
vehicle.
6 Open and close any of the door of
your vehicle with the engine switch
off.
7 Maintain the engine speed of the
second vehicle and start the engine
of your vehicle by
turning the engine switch switch> to IGNITION ON mode
.
8 Once the vehicle’s engine system> has started, remove the
jumper cables in the exact reverse
order from which they were con-
nected.
9 Close the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover, and reinstall the fuse
box cover to tits original position.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at any autho-rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
■Starting the engine when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-tem while the engine is
stopped.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
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