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2-1. Instrument cluster
■Changing settings of the head-up
display
Select on the multi-information dis-
play ( P.92) to change the following
settings:
 Display brightness/position
Select to adjust the brightness and position
of the head-up display.
 Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer
(LC500)
Select to display Eco Driving Indicator,
tachometer or no content.
 Hybrid System Indicator/motor
power display/tachometer
(LC500h)
Select to display Hybrid System Indicator,
tachometer or no content.
Motor power display can be displayed
when Hybrid System In dicator is selected
while the driving mode ( P.242) is other
than the eco drive mode.
 Display content
Select to enable/disable the following
items:
• Route guidance to destination
• Driving assist system status
•Compass
• Audio system operation status
 Display angle
Select to adjust the angle of the head-up
display.
■Head-up display
●The head-up display may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sun-glasses, especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up dis- play or remove your sunglasses.
●When the head-up display is turned off, it will remain off even if the engine switch is turned to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON mode after the engine switch has been turned off.
●The startup image will be displayed on
the head-up display after the engine switch has been turned to IGNITION ON mode while
the head-up display switch is set to on.
■Display brightness
The brightness of the head-up display can
be adjusted on of the multi-information
display. Also, it is automatically adjusted according to the ambient brightness.
■Head-up display automatic position adjustment
If the display position is recorded into mem- ory, the head-up display will be automati-
cally adjusted to the desired position. ( P.140)
■When the 12-volt battery is discon- nected
The customize settings of the head-up dis- play will be reset.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. display) can be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)

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2-1. Instrument cluster
is operated.
■Audio system operation status
Displayed when the audio system is
operated.
■Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer
(LC500)
Displays either of Eco Driving Indica-
tor or the tachometer.
■Hybrid System Indicator/motor
power display/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.242) is other than the eco drive
mode.
Displays the following items which are
linked to the navigation system:
■Speed limit
The speed limit on the current road.
■Street name
When the navigation system is per-
forming route guidance, the name of
the next street will be displayed on the
top of the display area.
■Route guidance to destination
Displayed when the navigation system
is performing route guidance. When
approaching an intersection, an arrow
will be displayed to indicate the sug-
gested direction of travel.
■Compass
Displays the direction of travel.
■Street name display
Only street names which are included in the map data will be displayed.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Eco driving ratio based on acceler-
ation
Zone of Eco driving
Displayed content is the same as that dis-
played on the multi-information display
(Eco Driving Indicator). For details, refer to
P.86.
■Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolu-
tions per minute.
Navigation system-linked dis-
play area (if equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator/tachome-
ter (LC500)
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3-1. Key information
Before driving
The electronic keys are equipped with
the following wireless remote control:
Locks the doors ( P.115)
Closes the windows* ( P.115)
Unlocks the doors ( P.115)
Opens the windows* ( P.115)
Opens the trunk ( P.121)
*: These settings must be customized at
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be inserted in
one direction, as the key only has grooves
on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in
a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, 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.389)
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to
strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high tem- peratures for long periods of time.
●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 disassemble the keys.
●Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
●Do not place the keys near objects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and induction cookers.
■Carrying the electronic key on your person
Carry the electronic key 10 cm (3.9 in.) or more away from electric appliances
that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 10 cm (3.9 in.) of the electronic key may inter-
fere with the key, causing the key to not function properly.
■In case of a smart entry & start system malfunction or other key-related
problems
 P.389
■When an electronic key is lost
 P.388
Wireless remote control
Using the mechanical key
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B
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be acti-
vated in order to prevent the electronic key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in opera-
tion for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart entry
& start system may take some time to unlock the doors.• The electronic key has been left within
approximately 2 m (6 ft.) of the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.• The smart entry & start system has not
been used for 5 days or longer.
●If the smart entry & start system has not
been used for 14 days or longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at the passen-ger door. In this case, push the depres-
sion on the front edge of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote con-trol or mechanical key, to unlock the
doors.
■Turning an electronic key to battery- saving mode
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the elec-
tronic key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart entry & start system cannot be used. To cancel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & star t system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing
the smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer sys-tem from operating
properly. (Ways of coping: P.389)
●When the electronic key battery is
depleted
●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
●When the electronic key is in contact
with, or is covered by the following metal- lic objects• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins • Hand warmers made of metal• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices that emit radio waves• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a
wireless key that emits radio waves • Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players • Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear window
●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the sys-
tem may not operate properly in the fol- lowing cases:• The electronic key is too close to the win-
dow or outside door handle, near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

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4-2. Driving procedures
1Off
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
meter.
3 IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the
meter.
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION
ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift position in P, the engine switch will automatically turn
off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent the 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch
in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.
■When the shift control system malfunc-tions
When attempting to turn the engine switch off while there is a malfunction in the shift control system, the engine switch mode
may change to ACCESSORY mode. In this case, ACCESSORY mode may be turned off by applying the parking brake and press-
ing the engine switch again. If there is a mal- function in the system, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Do not leave the engine switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time without the engine running.
●If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION
ON” is displayed on the meter, the engine switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the engine switch off.

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4-2. Driving procedures
Modes can be changed by pressing
the power switch with the brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)
1 Off
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
meter.
3 ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the
meter.
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode
for more than 20 minutes or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for more than an hour with the shift position in P, the
power 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.
■When the shift control system malfunc- tions
When attempting to turn the power switch off while there is a malfunction in the shift control system, the power switch mode may
change to ACCESSORY mode. In this case, ACCESSORY mode may be turned off by applying the parking brake and press-
ing the power switch again. If there is a mal- function in the system, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
WARNING
●When restarting the hybrid system after an emergency shutdown, press the power switch.
Changing power switch modes
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 displayed on the meter, the power switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the power switch off.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 2.5 to 4.1 m (8.2 to 13.5 ft.).• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius of more than approximately 200 m (656
ft.). • No system malfunctions are detected. ( P.224)
• Vehicle does not accelerate or deceler- ate by a fixed amount or more.• Steering wheel is not operated with a
steering force level suitable for changing lanes.• ABS, VSC, TRC and PCS are not oper-
ating. • TRC or VSC is not turned off.• Except for Israel: Hands off steering
wheel alert is not displayed. • Steering assist function is not operating.
■Temporary cancellation of functions
When operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be temporarily can-celed. However, when the operation condi-
tions are met again, operation of the function is automatically restored.
■Steering assist function/lane centering
function
Depending on the vehicle speed, lane
departure situation, road conditions, etc., the driver may not feel the function is oper-ating or the function may not operate at all.
■Lane departure alert function
The warning buzzer may be difficult to hear due to external noise, audio playback, etc.
■Hands off steering wheel alert
For Israel: When the system determines that the driver has removed the hands from
the steering wheel while the steering assist function or lane centering function is oper-ating, a warning message is displayed on
the multi-information display. If the driver continues to keep the hands off of the steer-ing wheel, a buzzer sounds and a warning
message is displayed. This alert also oper- ates in the same way when the driver con-tinuously operates the steering wheel only a
small amount. However, depending on the road conditions, etc., the function may not
cancel.
Except for Israel: When the system deter-
mines that the driver has removed the hands from the steering wheel while the steering assist function or lane centering
function is operating, a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display. If the driver continues to keep the hands off of
the steering wheel, a warning message is displayed and the function is temporarily canceled. This alert also operates in the
same way when the driver continuously operates the steering wheel only a small amount. However, depending on the road
conditions, etc., the function may not can- cel.
■White (yellow) lines are only on one side of road
The LKA system will not operate for the side on which white (yellow) lines could not
be recognized.
■Conditions in which functions may not operate properly
In the following situations, the camera sen- sor may not detect white (yellow) lines and various functions may not operate normally.
●There are shadows on the road that run
parallel with, or cover, the white (yellow) lines.
●The vehicle is driven in an area without white (yellow) lines, such as in front of a tollgate or checkpoint, or at an intersec-
tion, etc.
●The white (yellow) lines are cracked,
“Raised pavement marker” or stones are present.
●The white (yellow) lines cannot be seen or are difficult to see due to sand, etc.
●The vehicle is driven on a road surface that is wet due to rain, puddles, etc.
●The traffic lines are yellow (which may be more difficult to recognize than lines that are white).
●The white (yellow) lines cross over a curb, etc.
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
• Thin posts or objects lower than the sen- sor may not be detected when approached, even if they have been
detected once. • It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of the audio system or air flow
noise of the air conditioning system. • It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the sounds of other systems.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P.423)
■Detection range of the sensors
Approximately 100 cm (3.3 ft.)
WARNING
■When using the Lexus parking assist- sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely and pos-sibly cause an accident.
●Do not use the sensor at speeds in
excess of 10 km/h (6 mph).
●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 Lexus parking assist-sen-sor
In the following situations, the system may not function correctly due to a sen-
sor malfunction etc. Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
●The Lexus parking assist-sensor oper- ation display flashes or shows continu-
ously, and a beep sounds when no obstacles are detected.
●If the area around a sensor collides with something, or is subjected to
strong impact.
●If the bumper or grille collides with something.
●If the display flashes or shows continu-ously 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.
■Notes when 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.
Sensor detection display, obsta-
cle distance
A