2018 Lexus LC500h light

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine , refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................
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Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Pop Up Hood ................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 38
Exhaust gas precautions ............... 42
1-2. Child safety Riding with children........................ 43
Child restraint systems ................. 43
1-3. Hybrid system Hybrid system fe atures (LC500h)
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Hybrid system precautions (LC500h) ....................................... 57
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilize r system bilizer system> ................................ 62
Alarm.................................................... 64
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) 65
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 68
Gauges and meters ........................ 74
Multi-information display............. 78
Head-up display .............................. 84Energy monitor/consumption
screen ............................................... 89
3-1. Key information Keys ....................................................... 96
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors .................................................... 99
Trunk .................................................. 103
Smart access system with push-but- ton start .......................................... 106
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................... 114
Driving position memory ............. 116
Head restraints ................................ 119
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................................. 121
Inside rear view mirror ................ 122
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 123
3-5. Opening and closing the windows Power windows .............................. 125
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle........................ 130
Cargo and luggage...................... 136
Vehicle load limits......................... 138
Trailer towing.................................. 139
Dinghy towing ................................ 139
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)........................................................... 140
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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Power (ignition) switch (LC500h) ............................................................ 143
EV drive mode (LC500h)........ 147
Automatic transmission (LC500) ............................................................ 149
Hybrid transmission (LC500h) ............................................................ 155
Turn signal lever.............................. 161
Parking brake ................................. 162
Brake Hold....................................... 165
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 167
Automatic High Beam ................ 170
Windshield wipers and washer 172
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 176
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System+ ................. 178
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 184
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ...... 191
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range.......................... 198
Driving mode select switch...... 208
Intuitive parking assist ................ 209
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 215
Active rear wing ........................... 224
Driving assist systems ................. 226
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (LC500h) ..................................... 231
Winter driving tips ....................... 233
5-1. Remote Touch Remote Touch ............................... 2365-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
Lexus Climate Concierge........ 240
5-3. Using the air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system........................................................... 242
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 249
5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............................ 252
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 254
Trunk features ............................... 256
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 258
Garage door opener ................. 260
Lexus Enform Safety Connect 266
Lexus Enform Remote ............... 270
Lexus Enform Service Connect ............................................................ 271
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior.................................... 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ..................................... 277
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance re quirements .....282
General maintenance................ 283
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) program
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.......................................................... 287
Hood ................................................. 289
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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
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8Vehicle specifications
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Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.234
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions against car wash ...................................................................................... P.275
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.176
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... P.176
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.373
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ...P.301
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................................................................... P.379
Winter tires.......................................................................................................................... P.233
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system............................................... P.301
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................P .350
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P. 289
Opening ........................................................................................................................ .......P.289
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.374
Coping with overheating ....................................................................................P.364, 366
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.344
Active rear wing
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Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................ P.167
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.167
Turn signal lights ....................................................................................................... P.161
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.167
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.167
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ...................................................................................... P.151, 157
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.324, Watts: P.380)
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■ Instrument panel
Engine switch ................................................................... P.140, 143
Starting the engine /chan ging the mode ...................... P.140, 143
Emergency stop of the engine ................................................... P.326
When the engine will not start .........................................P.351, 352
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.344
Shift lever......................................................................................................... P.149, 155
Changing the shift position .................................................................................... P.151, 157
Precautions against towing...........................................................................................P.328
Meters ......................................................................................................................... .P.74
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel lights................................. P.74
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.68
When the warning lights come on ............................................................................. P.334
Multi-information display .......................................................................................P.78
Display ........................................................................................................................ .............. P.78
When the warning messages are displayed.......................................................... P.344
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.162A
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Applying/releasing ............................................................................................................P .162
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.234
Warning buzzer/message................................................................................ P.338, 345
Turn signal lever ....................................................................................................... P.161
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.167
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ............................P.167
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.172
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............. P.172
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.2 97
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.345
Emergency flasher switch ...................................................................................P.326
Hood lock release lever ...................................................................................... P.289
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch................................ .................... ... P.121
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ........ P.121
Driving position memory .................................................................................................. P.116
Air conditioning system .......................................................................................P.242
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.242
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.243
Audio system
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Trunk opener main switch .................................................................................... P.106
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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■ Switches
Driving mode select switch ................................................................................ P.208
VSC OFF/snow mode switch ........................................................ P.153, 159, 228
Odometer/trip meter/trip meter reset button ............................................... P.77
Instrument panel light control switches ............................................................. P.77
Fuel filler door opener switch.............................................................................. P.177
HUD (Head-up display) switch
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Trunk opener switch...............................................................................................P.104
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