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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off
When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode mode>.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)
■To prevent sensor error
To ensure that the sensors operate properly, do not touch or cover them.
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
Anti-glare function
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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Before driving
1To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.
The indicator comes on.
Left
Right
Pressing the same switch again will put the
switch in neutral.
2 To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The engine switch

is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode .
■Defogging the mirrors
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on
the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. ( P.281)
■Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. ( P.146)
■Automatic adjustment of the mirror
angle
A desired mirror face angle can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by the driving position memory. ( P.140)
Outside rear view mirrors
The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while
driving. Failure to do so may result in loss of con-trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and prop-erly adjusted before driving.
Adjustment procedure
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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
■Using the switch
Press the switch to fold the mirrors.
Press it again to extend them to the original
position.
■Setting automatic mode
Automatic mode allows the folding or
extending of the mirrors to be linked to
locking/unlocking of the doors.
Press the “AUTO” switch to set auto-
matic mode.
The indicator will come on.
Pressing the switch on ce more will return
to manual mode.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals
The automatic folding/extending mirror function will return to off as default. To turn the function on, press the switch again to
select on.
■Using automatic mode in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold
weather, the door mirror could freeze up and automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this case, remove any ice and
snow from the door mirror, then either operate the mirror using manual mode or move the mirror by hand.
■Customization
The automatic mirror folding and extending operation can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.423)
When either “L” or “R” of the mirror
select switch is selected, the outside
rear view mirrors will automatically
angle downwards when the vehicle is
reversing in order to give a better view
WARNING
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the outside rear view mir- ror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
Folding and extending the mir-
rors
A
WARNING
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror mal- function, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror.
Linked mirror function when
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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Before driving
of the ground.
To disable this function, select neither
“L” nor “R”.
■Adjusting the mirror angle when
the vehicle is reversing
With the shift position in R, adjust the
mirror angle at a desired position.
The adjusted angle will be memorized
and the mirror will automatically tilt to
the memorized angle whenever the
shift position is shifted to R from next
time.
The memorized downward tilt position of
the mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with the shift position in
other than R). Therefore, if the normal posi-
tion is changed after adjustment, the tilt
position will also change.
When the normal position is changed,
readjust the angle in reversing.

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4-1. Before driving
4-1.Before driving
■Starting the engine tem>
 P.163, 167
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift position to D. ( P.175,
181)
Check that the shift position indicator shows D.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
( P.187)
3 Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift posi- tion to P. ( P.175, 181)
■Parking the vehicle
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
( P.187)
3 Shift the shift position to P. (P.175,
182)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P.
4 Press the engine switch switch> to stop the engine system>.
5 Slowly release the brake pedal.
6 Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
■Starting off on a steep uphill
1 Make sure that the parking brake is
set with the brake pedal depressed,
and then shift the shift position to D.
The hill-start assist control will be activated.
( P.262)
2Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
■For fuel-efficient driving (LC500h)
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar
to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration, etc. Refer to “Hybrid vehicle
driving tips”. ( P.267)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because
visibility will be reduced, the windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating prop- erly.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
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4-1. Before driving
WARNING
■When starting the vehicle
LC500: Always keep your foot on the
brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
LC500h: Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the
“READY” indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelera-tor pedals to avoid depressing the
wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelera-
tor pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress
the brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay
response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
●LC500h: The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehi-
cle is powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine noise, the pedestrians may mis-
judge the vehicle’s movement.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.The exhaust system and exhaust gases
can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is any flamma-ble material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine . Turning
the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however, power
assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. In the event of an emergency, such as if
it becomes impossible to stop the vehi- cle in the normal way: P.360
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P.173, 179)
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not outside the vehicle.
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and
steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to control the vehi-cle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking
due to shifting, or changes in engine speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly
depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning prop-erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, steering con-
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4-1. Before driving
Driving
WARNING
■When shifting the shift position
●LC500: Do not let the vehicle roll
backward while a forward driving posi- tion is selected, or roll forward while the shift position is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering performance, resulting in an accident
or damage to the vehicle. LC500h: Do not let the vehicle roll backward while a forward driving posi-
tion is selected, or roll forward while the shift position is in R. Doing so may result in an accident or
damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift position to P while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con- trol.
●Do not shift the shift position to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle con-trol.
●Do not shift the shift position to a driv-
ing position while the vehicle is moving backward. Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con- trol.
●LC500: Changing the shift position to N while the vehicle is moving will dis-
engage the engine from the transmis- sion. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
LC500h: Changing the shift position to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the hybrid system. Engine
braking is not available with the hybrid system disengaged.
●Be careful not to change the shift posi-tion with the accelerator pedal
depressed. Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may lead to
unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
After changing the shift position, make sure to confirm the current shift posi-tion displayed on the shift position indi-
cator inside the meter.
■Brake pad wear
If any of the following situations occur,
have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
●If the thickness of the brake pads
exceeds the brake pad wear limit when visually checking all four brake pads (for the brake pad wear limit, refer to
P.418)
●If “Brake Pad Wear Visit Your Dealer”
is displayed (only the right-side pads can be detected)
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed. Moderate
levels of the brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced braking power. As a result, the discs may wear more quickly
than conventional brake discs. Therefore, when replacing the brake pads, Lexus recommends that you also have the
thickness of the discs measured. It is dan- gerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
those of the brake discs are exceeded.

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4-1. Before driving
Driving
WARNING
●LC500:Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift position to P, stop the engine and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.If the vehicle is parked with the shift
position in P but the parking brake is not set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.
LC500h:Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift position to P, stop the hybrid system and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the “READY” indicator is illumi-nated.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift position in P but the parking brake is not set, the vehicle may start to move,
possibly leading to an accident.
●LC500: Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after turning the engine
off. Doing so may cause burns.LC500h: Do not touch the exhaust
pipes while the “READY” indicator is illuminated or immediately after turn-ing the hybrid system off.
Doing so may cause burns.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine
off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheat- ing. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle, lead- ing to death or a serious health hazard.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.Braking distance increases when the
brakes are wet, and this may cause one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehi- cle.
●If the electronically controlled brake system does not operate, do not follow
other vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.In this case, braking is still possible, but
the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-ing distance will increase. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
●The brake system consists of 2 or more individual hydraulic systems; if one of the systems fails, the other(s) will still
operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time while driving, as this may restrain the engine
output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time to hold the
vehicle on a hill.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in
either direction and hold it there for an extended period of time. Doing so may damage the power
steering motor.