2018 Lexus LC500 checking oil

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Engine compartment...................318
12-volt battery................................ 325
Tires ................................................... 327
Replacing the tire ......................... 339
Tire inflation pressure................. 345
Wheels.............................................. 346
Air conditioning filter.................. 347
Electronic key battery ................ 349
Checking and replacing fuses 350
Light bulbs ....................................... 355
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................... 360
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency............................. 360
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
........................................................... 362
If you think something is wrong
........................................................... 366
Fuel pump shut off system
(LC500)....................................... 367
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds..................... 368
If a warning message is displayed
........................................................... 378
If you have a flat tire..................... 384
If the engine will not start (LC500)
........................................................... 385
If the hybrid system will not start
(LC500h) .................................... 386
If you lose your keys .................... 388
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened .......................................... 388
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly ................................. 389
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
........................................................... 392
If your vehicle overheats (LC500)
.......................................................... 400
If your vehicle overheats (LC500h)
.......................................................... 403
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 407
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.) .................................................. 410
Fuel information.............................. 421
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ............... 423
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize ........................... 436
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
.......................................................... 438
Alphabetical index ....................... 441
Certification ................................... 453
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
Index

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Pictorial index
Windshield wipers................................................................................................... P.196
Precautions against winter season.............................................................................. P.271
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*................................................ P.284
Precautions against car wash ...................................................................................... P.305
Fuel filler door ......................................................................................................... P.201
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... P.201
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ........................................................................................... P.412
Tires .......................................................................................................................... ..P.327
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................................................................................. P.419
Winter tires/tire chains .................................................................................................. P.269
Checking/rotation/tire pressure wa rning system ..............................................P.327
Coping with flat tires ....................................................................................................... P. 384
Hood ........................................................................................................................... P.316
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ......... P.316
Engine oil..................................................................................................................... ........... P.413
Coping with overheating .................................................................................. P.400, 403
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.378
Active rear wing*................................................................................................... P.259
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights/cornering lightsP.191
Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.186
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... .P.191
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal................................................................................................ P.263
License plate lights .................................................................................................. P.191
Rear fog light ............................................................................................................ P.196
Back up light
Shifting the shift lever to R...................................................................................... P.175, 181
*: If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.355, Watts: P.420)
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
LC500h
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.319)
Power control unit coolant reservoir ( P.323)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.320)
Fuse boxes ( P.350)
Washer fluid tank ( P.324)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.322)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.323)
Radiator ( P.323)
For right-hand drive vehicles:
One of the fuse boxes is located on the opposite side of the engine compartment.
■12-volt battery
 P.325
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Checking and adding the engine
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level ground.
LC500
After warming up the engine and turning it
off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
LC500h
After warming up the engine and turning
off the hybrid system, wait more than 5
minutes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
LC500
LC500h
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or engine.
6 Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
■Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the items
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
 Engine oil selection
P.413, 414
Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Item
Clean funnel
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low
level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as that already in the engine.
A
B
C

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
LC500
LC500h
1 Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa- tions, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil (LC500h)
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 While the vehicle is stopped, press
of the meter control switches.
2 Press or of the meter control
switches, and select .
3 Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Vehicle Settings”, and
then press “OK”.
4 Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Oil Maintenance”, and
then press “OK”.
5 Select “Yes” and then press “OK”.
A message will be displayed on the multi- information display.
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor- oughly with soap and water.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “F” and “L” lines on the
reservoir when the engine tem> is cold.
■Engine coolant reservoir
LC500
Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “L” line, add
coolant up to the “F” line. ( P.400)
LC500h
Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “L” line, add
coolant up to the “F” line. ( P.403)
WARNING
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the ground. Call any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer, service station or auto parts store for information concerning
recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is prop-erly tightened.
Checking the coolant
A
B
C
A
B
C

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Alphabetical index
If you think something is wrong..........366
If your vehicle becomes stuck.............407
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency................................................ 360
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 362
If your vehicle overheats ...........400, 403
Emergency brake signal ...........................263
Emergency flashers.................................... 360
Energy monitor .............................................. 104
Engine
ACCESSORY mode .................... 165, 170
Compartment............................................... 318
Engine switch.................................................163
Fuel pump shut off system..................... 367
Hood ..................................................................316
How to start the engine ............................163
How to start the hybrid system.............167
Identification number .................................. 411
If the engine will not start ...................... 385
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 386
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency................................................ 360
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............163
Ignition switch (power switch) ..............167
Overheating ....................................400, 403
Power switch .................................................167
Engine coolant ..............................................322
Capacity ...........................................................416
Checking ....................................................... 324
Preparing and checking before winter
.........................................................................269
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 88
Engine immobilizer system .........................70
Engine oil .......................................................... 319
Capacity ...........................................................413
Checking .........................................................319
Oil level warning message .................... 381
Oil pressure warning light ................... 368
Preparing and checking before winter
.........................................................................269
Engine oil maintenance data .................... 321
Engine oil temperature gauge.................. 88
Engine switch (power switch) ........ 163, 167
Auto power off function.................166, 170
Changing the engine switch (power
switch) modes .................................165, 170
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 360
Starting the engine (hybrid system) 163,
167
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ...............262
Function .......................................................... 262
Warning light ...............................................370
ERA-GLONASS.........................................299
EV drive mode .................................................171
EV indicator.......................................................63
Exhaust gas precautions ..............................45
F
First-aid kit storage belt .............................295
Flat tire ............................................................. 384
Tire pressure warning system .............329
Floor mats...........................................................28
Fluid
Automatic transmission ............................417
Brake ................................................................. 418
Hybrid transmission....................................417
Washer............................................................ 324
Fog light............................................................. 196
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 356
Switch................................................................ 196
Wattage ..........................................................420
Follow me home system ............................. 192
Footwell light ................................................... 291
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Switch.................................................................. 191
Welcome light illumination control.... 192
Front seats ........................................................138
Adjustment ..................................................... 138
Cleaning .........................................................307

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Alphabetical index
O
Odometer ......................................................... 88
Oil
Differential oil ................................................ 418
Engine oil .........................................................413
Opener
Fuel filler door............................................... 201
Hood ..................................................................316
Trunk ................................................................. 120
Outside door handle lights ....................... 291
Outside rear view mirrors ......................... 147
Adjustment...................................................... 147
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...................248
Folding ............................................................. 148
Linked mirror function when reversing
.......................................................................... 148
Mirror position memory.......................... 140
Outside rear view mirror defoggers 281
Outside temperature display ............88, 90
Overheating...................................... 400, 403
P
Paddle shift switches...... 177, 178, 183, 184
Parking assist sensors ................................243
Parking brake ................................................. 187
Indicator.......................................................... 372
Operation ........................................................187
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
.......................................................................... 188
Warning message...................................... 188
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..................... 210
Function ........................................................... 210
PCS OFF switch .......................................... 212
Warning light ...............................................370
Warning message..................................... 379
Personal lights ................................................ 291
Pollen removal mode ................................ 285
Pop-up display ................................................ 90
Pop Up Hood ...................................................43
Power control unit ..........................................65
Power control unit coolant.......................322
Capacity .......................................................... 416
Checking........................................................ 322
Preparing and checking before winter
..........................................................................269
Power outlet ................................................... 297
Power steering (Electric power steering
system) ..........................................................262
Warning light ...............................................370
Warning message .....................................379
Power switch (engine switch) ........ 163, 167
Auto power off function.................166, 170
Changing the power switch (engine
switch) modes .................................165, 170
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 360
Starting the hybrid system (engine) 163,
167
Power windows..............................................150
Door lock linked window operation ... 151
Jam protection function ............................. 151
Operation ....................................................... 150
Window lock switch.................................. 152
Pre-Collision System (PCS)..................... 210
Function ........................................................... 210
PCS OFF switch ..........................................212
Warning light ...............................................370
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range) .............226
Radiator............................................................323
Rear turn signal lights ..................................186
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Turn signal lever .......................................... 186
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 146
Outside rear view mirrors.......................147
Rear window defogger ............................... 281