2018 Lexus LC500 belt

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5-5. Using the storage features
Interior features
Raise the hooks when needed.
The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.
1 Loosen the belt
2 Tighten the belt
■Loosening/tightening the belt
1 Loosen the belt
2 Tighten the belt
■Stowing the belt
1 Fold the belt
Trunk features
Cargo hooks
WARNING
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions when not in use.
Grocery bag hooks
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the grocery
bag hooks
Do not hang any object heavier than 2 kg
(4 lb.) on the grocery bag hooks.
First-aid kit storage belt
Warning reflector storage belt

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5-5. Using the storage features
2Secure the belt with the clip
To prevent damage to the warning reflec-
tor storage belt when it is not in use, stow
the belt.

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5-6. Using the other interior features
Interior features
WARNING
●If the 12-volt battery’s voltage decreases or there is a disconnection, the system may not be able to access
the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).
■When replacing DCM to a new one
ERA-GLONASS have to be activated. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■For your safety
●Please drive safely.The function of this system is to assist
you in making the Emergency Call in case of accidents as traffic accidents or sudden medical emergencies, and it
does not protect the driver or the pas- sengers in any way. Please drive safely and fasten your seatbelts at all times
for your safety.
●In case of an emergency, make lives the top priority.
●If you smell anything burning or another unusual smell, do not stay
inside the vehicle and evacuate to a safe area immediately.
●Since the system detects shocks, the automatic reporting may not always
occur synchronized with the operation of the airbag system. (If the vehicle is bumped from behind, etc.)
●The airbag may not inflate even in case
of an accident, if it does not involve high impact. In such cases, the system may not make emergency calls auto-
matically. The system may also not make automatic emergency calls even if the airbag has been inflated. If any of
these should occur, please report to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) by operating the “SOS” but-
ton.
●For safety, do not make the Emergency Call while driving.
Making calls during driving may cause mishandling of th e steering wheel, which may lead to unexpected acci-
dents. Stop the vehicle and confirm the safety of the area before making the Emer-
gency Call.
●When changing fuses, please use fuses that correspond to the described stan-dard.
If you use fuses other than those described, it may cause ignition or smoke in the circuit and may lead to a
fire.
●Using the system while there is smoke or an unusual smell may cause a fire. Stop using the system immediately and
consult any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage
Do not pour any liquid on to the “SOS”
button panel etc. and make any impact to it.
■If the “SOS” button panel malfunc-tions
It may not be able to make the Emer-
gency Call or inform you of the correct condition of the system. If the “SOS” but-ton panel has been broken, please con-
sult any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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6-1. Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
■When cleaning the carpeted portions of
the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a
possibility that the surface of the carpet could be damaged.
NOTICE
■When using a high-pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let
water from the high-pressure washer directly hit the camera, the area around the camera or inside of the out-
side door handles. Due to the shock from high-pressure water, it is possible that the device may not operate nor-
mally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact with high-pres-sure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
●LC500h: Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure car
washer.
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri- ous injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●LC500h: Make sure that the “IGNI-
TION ON” on the multi-information display and the “READY” indicator are both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●LC500: Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc.
right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.LC500h: Be careful not to touch the
engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-ing as they may be hot. Oil and other
fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are flammable.
●Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean water imme-
diately. If you still experience discomfort, con-sult a doctor.
■When working near the electric cool-ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode , the electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P.323)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt in the air.
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is
high. If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose the fabric,
and bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be
properly repaired due to the size or loca- tion of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has sel-
dom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■Low profile tires (21-inch tires)
Generally, low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip performance will be reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when
compared to standard tires. Be sure to use snow tires on snowy and/or icy roads and drive carefully at a speed appropriate for
road and weather conditions.
■If the tread on snow tires wears down below 4 mm (0.16 in.)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
Rotate the tires in the order shown.
WARNING
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidents. Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drivetrain as well as danger-
ous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different makes,
models or tread patterns. Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Lexus.
●Do not mix differently constructed
tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
●Do not use tires that have been used
on another vehicle. Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
NOTICE
■Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or potholes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing the cushion-ing ability of the tires. In addition, driving
on rough roads may cause damage to the tires themselves, as well as the vehi-cle’s wheels and body.
■Low profile tires (21-inch tires)
Low profile tires may cause greater dam- age than usual to the tire wheel when
sustaining impact from the road surface. Therefore, pay attention to the following:
●Be sure to use proper tire inflation pressure. If tires are under-inflated,
they may be damaged more severely.
●Avoid potholes, uneven pavement, curbs and other road hazards. Failure to do so may lead to severe tire and
wheel damage.
■If tire inflation pressure of each tire becomes low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light
■ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronic engine control system;
 The hybrid system (LC500h);
 The electronic throttle control system;
 The electronic automatic transmission control system (LC500); or
 The electronic hybrid transmission control system (LC500h)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The SRS airbag system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■Brake pad wear warning light (warning buzzer)*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Brake system warning light
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*
*: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver and front passenger that his or her
seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a
speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates that the brake pads are worn out
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronically controlled brake system
 The regenerated braking system (LC500h)
 The parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 12.1L [3.2 gal., 2.7 Imp.gal.] or
less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passe nger to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt
also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning buzzer)
turn off.