2018 Lexus LC500 light

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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
1Stop 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)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P. ( P.175)
4Press the engine switch.
The engine will stop, and the meter display will be extinguished (the shift position indi-
cator will be extinguished a few seconds after the meter display).
5 Check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown on
the meter.
■Automatic P position selection function
 P.176
Modes can be changed by pressing
the engine switch with the brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)
NOTICE
■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operat- ing somewhat differently than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may
be a malfunction. Contact any autho- rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
Stopping the engine
WARNING
■Stopping the engine in an emergency
●If you want to stop the engine in an
emergency while driving the vehicle, press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession. ( P.360) However, do not touch the engine
switch while driving except in an emer- gency. 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.
●If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning mes-
sage is shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer sounds.
●When restarting the engine after an emergency shutdown, press the engine switch.
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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
1Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( P.187)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system can- not be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid sys- tem cannot start. Shift the shift position to P
when starting the hybrid system. ( P.182)
3Press the power switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the power switch, one short, firm press is enough. It is not neces-
sary to press and hold the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until
the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started from any
power switch mode.
4 Check that the “READY” indicator
is illuminated.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid light and the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting nor-
mally. The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if the engine is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or
stops automatically in accordance with the state of the vehicle.)
■Power switch illumination
According to the situation, the power switch illumination operates as follows.
●When a door is opened, or the power switch mode is changed from ACCES-SORY or ON mode to off, the power
switch illumination slowly blinks.
●When depressing the brake pedal with
carrying the electric key on your person, the power switch illumination rapidly blinks.
●When the power switch is in ACCES-SORY or ON mode, the power switch
illumination illuminates.
■If the hybrid system does not start
●The immobilizer system may not have
been deactivated. ( P.70) Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
●If a message related to start-up is shown
Power (ignition) switch
(LC500h)
Performing the following opera-
tions when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybrid
system or changes power switch
modes.
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Driving
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid system.
■Customization
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized setting, refer to P.389.
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.182)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P. ( P.181)
4Press the power switch.
The hybrid system will stop, and the meter display will be extinguished (the shift posi-tion indicator will be extinguished a few
seconds after the meter display).
5 Check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown on
the meter.
■Automatic P position selection function
 P.182
WARNING
■When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sit- ting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the
hybrid system under any circumstances. Doing so may cause an accident result-ing in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If hybrid system failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activati on of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the hybrid system
If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the power switch
If the power switch seems to be operat- ing somewhat differently than usual, such
as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any autho-rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi- ately.
Stopping the hybrid system
WARNING
■Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency
●If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the vehi-cle, press and hold the power switch
for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P.360)
However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emer- gency. Turning the hybrid system 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.
●If the power switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning mes-sage is shown on the multi-information
display and a buzzer sounds.

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Driving
Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and securely
in the direction of the arrow on the shift
position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in the
direction of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift lever after each shifting
operation to allow it to return to its regular
position ( ).
Shifting to M is only possible when the shift
position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, from N,
D or R to P, from D to R, or from R to D,
ensure that the brake pedal is being
depressed and the vehicle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
Meter display:
The current shift position is highlighted.
When any shift position other than D or M
is selected, the arrow toward M and M
position indicator are displayed in gray.
Shift lever display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the sh ift position, make
sure that the shift position has been
changed to the desired position by check-
ing the shift position indicator provided on
the instrument cluster.
P position switch
■When shifting the shift position to P
Fully stop the vehicle and set the park-
ing brake, and then press the P position
switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.
Shifting the shift lever
A
B
WARNING
■For the shift lever
●Do not remove the shift lever knob or use anything but a genuine Lexus shift lever knob. Also, do not hang anything
on the shift lever. Doing so could prevent the shift lever from returning to position, causing
unexpected accidents to occur when the vehicle is in motion.
●In order to prevent the shift position from accidentally being changed, do
not touch the shift lever when not using them.
P position switch
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P to another position even if the shift lever is operated. Wait until the “READY” indi-cator changes from a flashing to a solid
light, and then operate the shift lever again.
●The shift position can only be changed to M directly from D.
In addition, if an attempt is made to change the shift position by moving the shift lever or by pressing the P positi on switch in any of
the following situations, the buzzer will sound and the shifting operation will be dis- abled or the shift position will automatically
change to N. When this happens, select an appropriate shift position.
●Situations where the shifting operation will be disabled:• When an attempt is made to change the
shift position from P to another position by moving the shift lever without depress-ing the brake pedal.
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P or N to M by moving the shift lever.
• When the P position switch is pressed
while the vehicle is running.*1
●Situations where the shift position will automatically change to N:
• When an attempt is made to select the R position by moving the shift lever when
the vehicle is moving forward.*2
• When an attempt is made to select the D position by moving the shift lever when
the vehicle is moving in reverse.*3
• When the shift position is changed from
R to M
●If N is selected while driving at a certain
speed, even if the shift lever is not held in the N position, the shift position changes to N. In this situation, the buzzer sounds
and a confirmation message is displayed on the multi-information display to inform the driver that the shift position has
changed to N.*1: Shift position may be changed to P when
driving at extremely low speeds.
*2: Shift position may be changed to R when
driving at low speeds.
*3: Shift position may be changed to D
when driving at low speeds.
■Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift position is in
R.
■To protect the hybrid transmission
If the transmission fluid temperature is high,
“Transmission Fluid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on the multi-information display and the vehicle
will go into transmission protection mode automatically. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range activated
●When cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is
operating, the system does not respond to paddle shift switch operations.
●Even when the driving mode is switched to sport mode with the intent of enabling engine braking, cruise control or
dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range is not canceled and engine
braking is not activated.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
 P.155
■AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suit-
able gear according to driver performance and driving conditions . The AI-SHIFT auto- matically operates when the shift position is
in D. (Shifting the shift position to M cancels the function.)
■If a message about a shift operation is shown
To prevent the shift position from being selected incorrectly or the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, the shift position may be changed automatically or operating the shift lever may be required. In this case,
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sages on the multi-information display.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12- volt battery
 P.325
■Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can
be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and securely
in the direction of the arrow on the shift
position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in the
direction of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift lever after each shifting
operation to allow it to return to its regular
position ( ).
Shifting to M is only possible when the shift
position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, from N,
D or R to P, from D to R, or from R to D,
ensure that the brake pedal is being
depressed and the vehicle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
Meter display:
The current shift position is highlighted.
When any shift position other than D or M
is selected, the arrow toward M and M
WARNING
■When driving on slippery road sur- faces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift posi- tion suddenly. Sudden changes in engine braking may
cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid bat- tery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N position selected for an extended period
of time.
■Situations where shift control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occur, shift control system malfunctions are possible. Immediately stop the vehicle in
a safe place on level ground, apply the parking brake, and then contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●When the warning message indicating the shift control system appears on the
multi-information display.
●The display indicates that no shift posi- tion is selected for more than a few seconds.
Shifting the shift lever
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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
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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
■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.
Operating instructions