2018 Lexus LC500 brakes

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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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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
●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
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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
■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.
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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,
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
*: If equipped
■Pre-collision warning
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high, a
buzzer will sound and a warning mes-
sage will be displayed on the multi-
information display to urge the driver
to take evasive action.
■Pre-collision brake assist
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
the system applies greater braking
force in relation to how strongly the
brake pedal is depressed.
■Pre-collision braking
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
the system warns the driver. If the sys-
tem determines that the possibility of a
frontal collision is extremely high, the
brakes are automatically applied to
help avoid the collision or reduce the
collision speed.
■Suspension control
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high,
the Adaptive Variable Suspension sys-
tem ( P.262) will control the damping
force of the shock absorbers to help
maintain an appropriate vehicle pos-
ture.
■Steering control (if equipped)
When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high
PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
The pre-collision system uses a
radar sensor and camera sensor to
detect vehicles and pedestrians*1 in
front of your vehicle. When the sys-
tem determines that the possibility
of a frontal collision with a vehicle
or pedestrian is high, a warning
operates to urge the driver to take
evasive action and the potential
brake pressure is increased to help
the driver avoid the collision. If the
system determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision with a
vehicle or pedestrian is extremely
high, the brakes are automatically
applied to help avoid the collision or
help reduce the impact of the colli-
sion.
The pre-collision system can be dis-
abled/enabled and the warning tim-
ing can be changed. ( P.212)
*1: Depending on the region in which
the vehicle was sold, the pedestrian
detection function may not be avail-
able. Contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer for details.
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cle • When approaching the side or front of a vehicle
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear end,
such as a low bed trailer
• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which
protrudes past its rear bumper • If a vehicle ahead has extremely high ground clearance
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car
• If the sun or other light is shining directly on a vehicle ahead
• If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle or emerges from beside a vehicle• If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt
maneuver (such as sudden swerving, acceleration or deceleration)• When suddenly cutting behind a preced-
ing vehicle • When a vehicle ahead is not directly in front of your vehicle
• When driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow,
dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead • When driving through steam or smoke• When driving in a place where the sur-
rounding brightness changes suddenly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel• When a very bright light, such as the sun
or the headlights of oncoming traffic, shines directly into the camera sensor• When the surrounding area is dim, such
as at dawn or dusk, or while at night or in a tunnel• After the engine has
started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time• While making a left/right turn and for a
few seconds after maki ng a left/right turn • While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding • If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-ered
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the camera sensor• The vehicle is wobbling.
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or camera sensor is misaligned
●In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be obtained, preventing the system from
performing properly: • If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when the brake
parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet• If the vehicle is not properly maintained
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This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles up to approx-
imately 100 m (328 ft.) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle following
distance, and operates to maintain a suitable following distance from the vehicle
ahead.
Note that vehicle-to-vehicle distance will clos e in when traveling on long downhill slopes.
Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle distance
can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.
Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed appears
When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically decelerates
your vehicle. When a greater reduction in ve hicle speed is necessary, the system applies
the brakes (the stop lights will come on at th is time). The system will respond to changes in
the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by
the driver. Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate sufficiently to
prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehi cle will also stop (vehicle is stopped by sys-
tem control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the +/RES switch or depressing the
accelerator pedal will resume follow-up cruising.
WARNING
●When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
Driving in vehicl e-to-vehicle distance control mode
A
B