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1-2. Child safety
For safety and security
Key of letters inserted in the above table:
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.
U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint systems approved for use in this
mass group.
UF: Suitable for forward-facing “unive rsal” category child restraint systems
approved for use in this mass group.
*1: Adjust the seatback angle to the most upright position. Move the front seat fully rear-
ward. If the passenger seat height can be ad justed, move it to the upper most position.
*2: If the head restraint 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.
 When installing a child restraint in
the rear seats, adjust the front seat
so that it does not interfere with the
child or child restraint system.
 When installing a child seat with
support base, if the child seat inter-
feres with the seatback when latch-
ing it into the support base, adjust
the seatback rearward until there is
no interference.
Mass groups
Seating position
Front passenger seat
Rear seatAirbag manual on-off switch
ONOFF
0
Up to 10 kg
(22 lb.)
XU*1X
0+
Up to 13 kg
(28 lb.)
XU*1X
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
Rearward-facing 
X
U*1, 2XForward-facing 
UF*1, 2
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
UF*1, 2U*1, 2X

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
■EPS, VGRS and DRS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a
motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Automatic reactivation of TRC and VSC systems
After turning the TRC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automatically re-
enabled in the following situations:
●When the engine switch
is turned off
●If only the TRC system is turned off, the
TRC will turn on when vehicle speed increases
If both the TRC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will not occur when vehicle speed increases.
■Secondary Collision Brake operating
conditions
The vehicle speed is approximately 10 km/h
(6 mph) or more and the airbag sensor detects a collision. (The Secondary Colli-sion Brake will not operate when the vehicle
speed is below approximately 10 km/h [6 mph].)
■Secondary Collision Brake automatic
cancellation
The Secondary Collision Brake is automati-
cally canceled in the following situations:
●The vehicle speed drops below approxi-
mately 10 km/h (6 mph)
●A certain amount of time elapses during
operation
●The accelerator pedal is depressed a
large amount
■If “Check Secondary Collision Brake system” is displayed on the multi-infor-mation display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected at any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS sys-tem
The effectiveness of the EPS system is
reduced to prevent the system from over- heating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The
steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn
the engine off. The EPS sys- tem should return to normal within 10 min-utes.
■Operating conditions of emergency
brake signal
When the following three conditions are
met, the emergency brake signal will oper- ate:
●The emergency flashers are off.
●Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h
(35 mph).
●The brake pedal is depressed in a manner
that cause the system to judge from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.
■Automatic system cancelation of emer-
gency brake signal
The emergency brake sign al will turn off in
any of the following situations:
●The emergency flashers are turned on.
●The brake pedal is released.
●The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden braking
operation.
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as exces-
sively worn tires on a snow covered road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.

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5-6. Using the other interior features
■Using the power outlet
The shape of the console box partition
allows power cables to be passed through when the console box lid is partially closed.
To use the coat hook, push it in.
Slide the sunshade to open.
NOTICE
■When the power outlet is not in use
To avoid damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. Foreign objects
or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine tem> is off.
Coat hooks
WARNING
■Items that should not be hanged
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items
may become projectiles, causing death or serious injury.
■When the coat hooks are not in use
Store the coat hooks when they are not in use.
When entering and exiting the rear seats, passengers may hit their heads on the coat hooks, resulting in injury.
Sunshade (if equipped)

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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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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Follow the procedure below to restart
the engine after the system is activated.
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 the engine stalls or when an
airbag inflates upon collision, the
fuel pump shut off system stops the
supply of fuel to the engine.
Restarting the engine
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been dam-
aged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A
A/C................................................................... 280
Air conditioning filter................................ 347
Automatic air conditioning system .. 280
Pollen removal mode ..............................285
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..............262
Function .......................................................... 262
Warning light ...............................................369
Active rear wing ...........................................259
Adaptive Variable Suspension System
(AVS) .............................................................262
Airbag manual on-off system .....................46
Airbags ................................................................35
Airbag manual on-off system ................. 46
Airbag operating conditions................... 37
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 40
Correct driving posture ............................ 29
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-
tions .................................................................. 37
Curtain shield airbag precautions........ 40
General airbag precautions ................... 40
Locations of airbags.................................... 35
Modification and disposal of airbags . 42
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 37
Side airbag precautions ............................ 40
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ...................................................... 37
Side and curtain shield airbags precau-
tions .................................................................. 40
SRS airbags ..................................................... 35
SRS warning light.......................................369
Air conditioning filter.................................. 347
Air conditioning system............................ 280
Air conditioning filter................................ 347
Automatic air conditioning system .. 280
Pollen removal mode ..............................285
Alarm ................................................................... 76
Alarm .................................................................. 76
Warning buzzer ........................................ 368
Anchor brackets..................................... 49, 60
Antennas (smart entry & start system). 122
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..............262
Function .......................................................... 262
Warning light .............................................. 369
Approach warning ......................................235
Automatic headlight leveling system.... 192
Automatic High Beam ................................ 193
Automatic light control system .................191
Automatic transmission.............................. 173
M mode ........................................................... 178
Paddle shift switches ....................... 177, 178
Snow mode..................................................... 177
Auxiliary net ...................................................293
Average fuel economy .................................94
Average vehicle speed.................................94
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension Sys-
tem).................................................................262
B
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Battery (12-volt battery) ............................325
Battery checking ........................................325
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....392
Preparing and checking before winter
..........................................................................269
Replacing ...................................................... 398
Warning light .............................................. 368
Battery (traction battery) .............................65
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...................... 248
Blind Spot Monitor function .................254
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function 256
Brake
Brake hold ...................................................... 189
Fluid.................................................................... 418
Parking brake................................................ 187
Regenerative braking .................................63
Warning light .................................. 368, 373
Warning message .....................................379
Brake assist .....................................................262

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If the hybrid system will not start ....... 386
Overheating .................................................404
Power (ignition) switch .............................167
Regenerative braking ................................. 63
Starting the hybrid system.......................167
Hybrid System Indicator ............................103
Hybrid transmission ..................................... 179
M mode ........................................................... 184
Paddle shift switches .......................183, 184
Snow mode ................................................... 183
I
Identification
Engine................................................................. 411
Vehicle ............................................................. 410
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................ 163
Auto power off function .......................... 166
Changing the engine switch modes . 165
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency................................................ 360
Starting the engine ......................................163
Ignition switch (power switch) ................. 167
Auto power off function ...........................170
Changing the power switch modes ..170
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency................................................ 360
Starting the hybrid system.......................167
Immobilizer system ........................................70
Indicators ............................................................84
Initialization
Items to initialize .........................................436
Maintenance ........................................312, 321
Multi-information display .......................... 96
Power windows........................................... 150
Tire pressure warning system .............335
Inside rear view mirror................................ 146
Instrument panel light control ..................... 91
Interior lights ................................................... 291
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ..................78
ISOFIX rigid anchorss ..................................57
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ............................. 316
Vehicle-equipped jack........................... 339
Jack handle .................................................... 339
Jam protection function
Front seats ...................................................... 139
K
Keyless entry
Smart entry & start system ......................122
Wireless remote control ........................... 113
Keys ......................................................................112
Battery-saving function .............................124
Electronic key ................................................. 112
Engine switch ................................................ 163
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ...................................................... 389
If you lose your keys ................................ 388
Key number plate.......................................... 112
Keyless entry ......................................... 115, 122
Mechanical key .............................................. 112
Power switch................................................. 167
Replacing the battery...............................349
Warning buzzer ...........................................123
Wireless remote control ........................... 113
Knee airbags .....................................................35
L
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA) ..................... 218
Operation ....................................................... 218
Warning messages................................... 224
Language (multi-information display) ....96
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system)
..........................................................................263
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .................................. 316
Hood lock release lever .......................... 316
Shift lever ............................................... 173, 179