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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:
Driving procedure

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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-
trol may be affected.

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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.

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NOTICE
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging the wheels, underside of the
vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-
lowing situations. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehi-
cle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P.384)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, transmis- sion, differentials, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible to shift
the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. In this case, contact any autho-rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi- ately.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift position to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the
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4-2. Driving procedures
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.112
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.124
■Notes for the entry function
 P.124
■Steering lock function
●After turning the engine switch off and
opening and closing the doors, the steer- ing wheel will be locked due to the steer-ing lock function. Op erating the engine
switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be released, “Push engine switch while turn-ing the steering wheel in either direction”
will be displayed on the multi-information display. Press the engine switch shortly and firmly
while turning the steering wheel left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the motor may
be suspended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case, refrain from operating
the engine switch. After about 10 sec- onds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■If there is a malfunction in the smart
entry & start system
If “Entry & Start System Malfunction” is dis-
played on the multi-information display, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■Electronic key battery
 P.349
■Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may not
change or the engine may not start.
●If attempting to restart the engine imme-
diately after turning the engine switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine switch off, please
wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
■Customization
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized setting, refer to P.389.
WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the
engine under any circumstances. Doing so may cause an accident result-ing in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the doors
until the vehicle reaches a safe and com- plete stop. Activation of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start
or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer immediately.

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on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
■When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving conditions
●When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READY” indicator
may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “READY” indicator is steady on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.
●When the hybrid battery (traction bat-tery) is extremely cold (below approxi-
mately -30°C [-22°F]) under the influence of the outside temperature, it may not be possible to start the hybrid
system. In this case, try to start the hybrid system again after the temperature of the hybrid battery increases due to the out-
side temperature increase etc.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
 P.64
■If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started using
the smart entry & start system. Refer to P.393 to restart the hybrid system.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.112
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.124
■Note for the entry function
 P.124
■Steering lock function
●After turning the power switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steer-
ing wheel will be locked due to the steer- ing lock function. Operating the power switch again automatically cancels the
steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Push power switch while turn- ing the steering wheel in either direction” will be displayed on the multi-information
display. Press the power switch shortly and firmly while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor from
overheating, the motor may be sus- pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of
time. In this case, refrain from operating the power switch. After about 10 sec-onds, the steering lock motor will resume
functioning.
■If there is a malfunction in the smart entry & start system
If “Entry & Start System Malfunction” is dis- played on the multi-information display, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■If the “READY” indicator does not come
on
In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after performing the proper procedures for starting the vehi-
cle, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
 P.68
■Electronic key battery
 P.349
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and
firmly, the power switch mode may not change or the hybrid system may not start.
●If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Driving
Pull the lever toward you and release it
again to turn off the lights.
When any of the following conditions is
met, while the headlights (low beam)
are on, the cornering lights will addi-
tionally turn on and light up the direc-
tion of movement for the vehicle. This is
to ensure excellent visibility when
either driving at intersections or park-
ing at night.
 The steering wheel is operated
 The turn signal lever is operated
 The shift position is in R (both left
and right side cornering lights)
■Cornering light control
●The lights illuminate when the vehicle speed is approximately 30 km/h (19
mph) or less. However, the lights turn off when the vehicle speed increases to approximately 35 km/h (22 mph) or
more.
●After the lights remain illuminated for 30
minutes, they automatically turn off.
*:If equipped
1 Push the lever away from you with
the headlight switch in the or
position.
2 Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.
Cornering lights
Automatic High Beam*
The Automatic High Beam uses an
in-vehicle camera sensor to assess
the brightness of streetlights, the
lights of a vehicle ahead, etc., and
automatically turns the high beam
on or off as necessary.
WARNING
■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings and turning
the high beam on or off manually if nec- essary.
■To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system
Do not overload the vehicle.
Activating the Automatic High
Beam system