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Positioning a floor jack...............289
Engine compartment................... 291
12-volt battery................................ 298
Tires .................................................... 301
Replacing the tire ......................... 309
Tire inflation pressure .................. 313
Wheels............................................... 315
Air conditioning filter...................316
Electronic key battery ................. 318
Checking and replacing fuses . 319
Headlight aim................................. 323
Light bulbs ....................................... 324
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 326
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 326
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 328
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 332
Fuel pump shut off system (LC500)....................................... 333
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 334
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 344
If you have a flat tire..................... 350
If the engine will not start (LC500) ............................................................ 351
If the hybrid system will not start (LC500h) .................................... 352
If you lose your keys .................... 354If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened .......................................... 354
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 355
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................................................... 357
If your vehicle overheats (LC500) .......................................................... 364
If your vehicle overheats (LC500h) .......................................................... 366
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 370
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 372
Fuel information............................. 381
Tire information ............................ 383
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............... 391
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 403
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 406
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 406
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 408
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French) 414
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
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Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 277
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .. 282
General maintenance ............. 283
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ......... 286
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................ 287
Hood............................................... 289
Positioning a floor jack............ 289
Engine compartment................ 291
12-volt battery............................. 298
Tires ................................................. 301
Replacing the tire ...................... 309
Tire inflation pressure ............... 313
Wheels............................................ 315
Air conditioning filter................316
Electronic key battery .............. 318
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................................... 319
Headlight aim.............................. 323
Light bulbs .................................... 324
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Engine oil level
( P.293)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P.319)•Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Headlight aim• Phillips-head screw-driver
Light bulbs
( P.324)
Radiator and
condenser
( P.296)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.313)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.297)
• Water or washer fluid
containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer
fluid)
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, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
ItemsParts and tools●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.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch
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.296)
■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.
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LC500 Fuse box ( P.319)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.293)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.295)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.293)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.297)
Washer fluid tank ( P.297)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.296)
Radiator ( P.296)
Engine compartment
Components
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
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LC500hEngine oil level dipstick ( P.293)
Power control unit coolant reservoir ( P.296)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.293)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.297)
Fuse boxes ( P.319)
Washer fluid tank ( P.297)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.295)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.296)
Radiator ( P.296)
■12-volt battery
P.298
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
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1 Turn the engine switch
switch> off.
2 Open the Fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A fuse
box (LC500)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B fuse
box (LC500h)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
NOTICE
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to
rust.
●Do not touch or move any other com-
ponent inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery ter-
minals.
Checking and replacing
fuses
If any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing fuses
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Engine compartment: type C fuse
box (LC500h)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Trunk
Remove the luggage mat.
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Push the tab in and remove the lid.
Make sure to push the tab in during removal or installation.
Front passenger’s side instrument
panel
Remove the cover, and then remove the
footwell light connector.
Push the tab in and remove the lid.
Make sure to push the tab in during
removal or installation.
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3 Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed using
the pullout tool.
LC500
LC500h
4 Check if the fuse is blown.
Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of
an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse
box lid.
Type C and D:
Contact your Lexus dealer.
Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Type CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
A
B
A
B
A
B