2018 Lexus LC500 lexus LC500 2018 Owner's Manual

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Driving
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be
fixed and displayed in the meter.
When in the M position, the gear will
not change unless the paddle shift
switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position,
the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situation:
 When vehicle speed drops (down-
shift only).
 When vehicle speed increases
(upshift only).
 When the accelerator pedal is firmly
depressed.
 When it is necessary to protect the
transmission when the transmission
fluid temperature is high or low, or
other reasons.
Also, the gear will not shift when the
vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift
operation is performed.
■Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some- times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
The Gear Shift Indicator display is a
guide to help the driver achieve
improved fuel economy and reduced
exhaust emissions within limits of
engine performance.
When not in operation
Shift-up indicator
■Gear Shift Indicator function
 This function automatically operates
during M mode.
 By following the Shift-up indicator
and shifting up accordingly, it is pos-
sible to achieve improved fuel econ-
omy and reduced exhaust
emissions.
 The Gear Shift Indicator does not
have a similar function for down-
shifting.
 Depending on the driving condi-
tions, the Gear Shift Indicator may
not display the Shift-up indicator
while driving in M mode.
Gear Shift Indicator
WARNING
■Gear Shift Indicator display
For safety, the driver should not look only at the display. Refer to the display when it
is safe to do so while considering actual traffic and road conditions. Failure to do so may lead to an accident.
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1Right turn
2 Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3 Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4 Left turn
If the turn signals do not stop flashing
after turning left or right, or if you want
to stop them flashing, operate the lever
in the opposite direction to either posi-
tion 2 or 3. If you move the lever to
either position 1 or 4, the selected turn
signals will flash.
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch

is in
IGNITION ON mode .
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear
turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■Customization
 P.423
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions

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■Using the manual mode
The parking brake can be set and
released manually.
1 Push the switch to set the parking
brake
The parking brake indi cator light will turn
on.
Press and hold the parking brake switch if
an emergency occurs and it is necessary to
operate the parking brake while driving.
2Pull the switch to release the park-
ing brake
• Operate the parking brake switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
• Using the parking brake automatic
release function, the parking brake can
be released by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. When using this function,
slowly depress the accelerator pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake indicator
light turn off.
■Turning the automatic mode on
While the vehicle is stopped, press and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
When the automatic mode is turned
on, the parking brake operates as fol-
lows.
 When the shift position is shifted
from P, the parking brake will be
released, and the parking brake
indicator light will turn off.
 When the shift position is shifted to
P, the parking brake will be set, and
the parking brake in dicator light will
turn on.
Operate the shift lever and P position
switch with the vehicle stopped and the
brake pedal depressed.
Parking brake
The parking brake can be set or
released automatically or manually.
In automatic mode, the parking
brake can be set or released auto-
matically according to shift lever
operation. Also, even in automatic
mode, the parking brake can be set
or released manually.
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■Turning the automatic mode off
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
■Parking brake operation
●When the engine switch
is not in IGNITION ON mode , the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch.
●When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode mode>, automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing) is not avail-
able.
■Parking brake automatic release func- tion
●When the shift position is shifted from P, the parking brake will be released in automatic mode.
●When all of the following conditions are met in manual mode, the parking brake
can be released by depressing the accel- erator pedal.• The driver’s door is closed
• The driver is wearing the seat belt • The shift position is in D, M or R
■If “EPB frequently operated Wait a min-ute” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly
over a short period of time, the system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the
parking brake. Normal operation will return
after about 1 minute.
■If “EPB Activation Stopped Incom- pletely” or “EPB unavailable” is dis-played on the multi-information display
Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after operat-
ing the switch several times, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Parking brake indicator light
●Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indica-
tor light will turn on and stay on as described below:IGNITION ON mode :
Comes on until the parking brake is released.Not in IGNITION ON mode mode>: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
●When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set,
the parking brake indi cator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■When the parking brake switch mal-
functions
Automatic mode (automatic brake setting
and releasing) will be turned on automati- cally.
■Parking the vehicle
 P.154
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven
with the parking brake engaged. “EPB applied” is displayed on the multi-informa-tion display (with the vehicle reached a
speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).

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■If the brake system warning light comes on
 P.368
■Usage in winter time
 P.269
Press the brake hold switch to turn the
system on
The brake hold standby indicator
comes on. While the system is holding the
brake, the brake hold operated indicator
comes on.
■Brake hold system operating conditions
The brake hold system cannot be turned on
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be released unin-tentionally and there is the danger of the
vehicle moving that may lead to an acci- dent resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, shift the shift position to P, set the parking brake and make sure that the vehicle does not
move.
■When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
check the warning messages.
■When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating, which may affect braking
performance and increase brake wear. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi- ately if this occurs.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the
brakes applied when the vehicle is
stopped by depressing the brake
pedal. This system can be used
when in a traffic jam or waiting for a
traffic light to change.
This system keeps the brake
applied when the shift position is in
D, M or N with the system on and
the brake pedal has been
depressed to stop the vehicle. The
system releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed with
the shift position in D or M to allow
smooth start off.
Enabling the system
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in the following conditions:
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
●“EPB Activation Stopped Incompletely” or “EPB Malfunction Visit Your dealer” is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
If any of the conditions above are detected
when the brake hold system is enabled, the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will go off. In addi-
tion, if any of the conditions are detected while the system is holding the brake, a warning buzzer will sound and a message
will be shown on the multi-information dis- play. The parking brake will then be set automatically.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the sys-
tem has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automatically. In this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a
message is shown on the multi-informa- tion display.
●To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress the
brake pedal and press the button again.
●The brake hold function may not hold the
vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep incline. In this situation, it may be neces-sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A
warning buzzer will sound and the multi- information display will inform the driver of this situation. ( P.378)
■When the parking brake is set automati-
cally while the system is holding the brakes
The parking brake will not be released auto- matically. Perform one of the following pro-cedures to release the parking brake and
confirm that the parking brake indicator light turns off. ( P.187)
●With the brake pedal depressed, operate the parking brake switch.
●Fasten your seat belt, check that the shift position is in either D or R and slowly depress the accelerator pedal.
■If “Brake Hold Unavailable” is shown on the multi-information display
The brake hold system cannot be used. The reason the brake hold system is not avail-able (the driver’s door opens, the driver’s
seat belt is unfasten, or the hood or trunk opens) may be displayed. Use the brake hold system when it becomes available.
■Warning message and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution. ( P.378)
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a
steep incline exercise caution. The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation.
■When the vehicle is stopped on a slip-
pery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when
the gripping ability of the tires has been exceeded. Do not use the system when the vehicle is stopped on a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the vehicle for a
long period of time. Turning the engine switch off while the sys- tem is holding the brake may release the
brake, which would cause the vehicle to move. When operating the engine switch , depress the brake pedal,
set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Driving
4-3.Operating the lig hts and wipe rs
Turning the end of the lever turns on
the lights as follows:
1 The front position, tail, license
plate and instrument panel lights
turn on.
2 The headlights and all the
lights listed above turn on.
3 The headlights, daytime run-
ning lights ( P.191) and all the
lights listed above turn on and off
automatically.
■AUTO mode can be used when
The engine switch

is in
IGNITION ON mode .
■Daytime running light function
To make your vehicle more visible to other
drivers during daytime driving, the daytime running lights turn on automatically when-ever the engine is started
and the parking brake is released with the
headlight switch in the position. (Illumi-
nate brighter than the front position lights.) Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if an object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind- shield. Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-
ing the level of ambient light and may cause the automatic headlight system to malfunc-tion.
■Automatic light off system
●When the light swit ch is in : The
headlights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
●When the light swit ch is in : The
headlights and all the lights turn off auto- matically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode
or turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine
switch to IGNITION ON mode , or turn the light switch
to position once and then back to
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated
manually or automatically.
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■Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door
is opened while the lights are turned on.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of pas-sengers and the loading condition of the
vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■12-volt battery-saving function
In order to prevent 12-volt the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the light switch
is in the or position when the
engine switch is turned off the 12-volt battery savi ng function will oper-
ate and automatically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes.
When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode , the 12-volt battery-saving function
will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed,
the 12-volt battery-saving function is can- celed once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes
after the 12-volt battery- saving function has been reactivated:
●When the headlight switch is operated
●When a door is opened or closed
■Welcome light illumination control
The front position, tail lights and license plate lights automatically turn on at night
when the doors are unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control if
the light switch is in the position.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sens or sensitivity) can be
changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
1With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
2 Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high beams
once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
This system allows the headlights and
front position lights to be turned on for
30 seconds when the engine switch
is off.
Pull the lever toward you and release it
with the light switch is in after turn-
ing the engine switch
off.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the engine is not running .
Turning on the high beam head-
lights
Follow me home system