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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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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function. Next time when starting the hybrid system, operate the hybrid system for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt battery.
■If a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from moving unex- pectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. In that case, follow the instru ction of the message and shift the shift lever.
■If “Front Camera Unavailable” or “Front Camera Vision Blocked Clean and Demist Windshield” is shown
The following systems may be suspended un til the problem shown in the message is resolved.
●PCS
●LKA
●Dynamic radar cruise cont rol with full-speed range
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Engine Stopped Steering Power Low” (LC500) or “Hybrid System Stopped Steer- ing Power Low” (LC500h) is shown
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■If “Warming Up Maximum Vehicle Speed: 110km/h” is shown (LC500h)
The transmission is being warmed up and the ve hicle is unable to be driven over 110 km/h (65 mph). Wait until the transmission warms up.
■If “Stop the vehicle in a safe place Shift to P position” is shown (LC500h)
There may be a malfunction in the hybrid system or the shift position may be shifted to N for a long time. Immediately stop the vehicle and contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is shown (LC500h)
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed. Check the engine oil, and change if necessary.
After changing the engine oil, the message should be reset. ( P.321)
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is shown
The engine oil level is low. Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary. This message
may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the message disappears.
■If a message that indicates the need for referring to Owner’s Manual is shown
●If any of the following messages is shown on the multi-information display, follow the instructions.• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.403, 403)
•“Battery low” ( P.392) • “Transmission Fluid Temp High” ( P.174, 180)
●If any of the following messages is shown on the multi-information display, it may indicate a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
• “Entry & Start System Malfunction”
