
1654-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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
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 co nditions 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 mi nutes 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.344)
■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.162)
●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.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the
brakes applied when the vehicle is
stopped by depressing the brake
pedal. You may wa nt this system
when you are caught in a traffic
congestion 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.
Enabling the system
A
B

2645-6. Using the other interior features
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)
cating that 2-way communication is
enabled.
If the indicators do not flash, perform 2 and
3 within the first 10 presses of the Home-
Link
® button after programming has been
completed.
2 Press a programmed HomeLink®
button to operate a garage door.
3 Within 1 minute of pressing the
HomeLink
® button, after the
garage door operation has
stopped, press the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door
opener, both garage door opera-
tion indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that 2-
way communication is enabled.
■Reprogramming a single Home-
Link® button
When the following procedure is per-
formed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be
overwritten:
1 With one hand, press and hold the
desired HomeLink
® button.
2 When the HomeLink
® indicator
starts flashing (orange), continue to
hold the HomeLink
® button and
perform “Programming Home-
Link
®” 1 (it takes 20 seconds for
the HomeLink
® indicator to start
flashing).
■Before programming
●Install a new battery in the transmitter.
●The battery side of the transmitter must
be pointed away from the HomeLink®.
Press the appropriate HomeLink®
button. The HomeLink
® indicator light
should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing
of a garage door is shown by the indi-
cators.
Opening
Closing
This function is only available if the garage
door opener motor used is a compatible
device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.homelink.com.)
Operating HomeLink®
A
B

3617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
5 Start the engine of the second vehi-
cle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery of your
vehicle.
6 Open and close any of the door of
your vehicle with the engine switch
7 Maintain the engine speed of the
second vehicle and start the engine
turning the engine switch
8 Once the vehicle’s engine
jumper cables in the exact reverse
order from which they were con-
nected.
9 Close the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover, and reinstall the fuse
box cover to tits original position.
Once the engine
have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
■Starting the engine
when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The engine
started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the engine
stopped.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such
as in heavy traffic.
■When the 12-volt batte ry is removed or
discharged
●Information stored in the ECU is cleared.
When the 12-volt battery is depleted,
have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer.
●Some systems may requ ire initialization.
( P.403)
■When removing the 12-volt battery ter-
minals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are
removed, the information stored in the
ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-
volt battery terminals, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery
will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural dis-
charge and the draining effects of certain
electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for
a long time, the 12-volt battery may dis-
charge, and the engine
may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery
recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the 12-
volt battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the
12-volt battery is discharged. Use the
wireless remote control or the mechani-
cal key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine
on the first attempt after the 12-volt bat-
tery has recharged but will start normally
after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
●The engine switch
is memorized by the vehicle. When the
12-volt battery is reconnected, the system
will return to the mode it was in before
the 12-volt battery was discharged.
Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery,
turn the engine switch
If you are unsure wh at mode the engine
switch
12-volt battery discharged, be especially
careful when reconnecting the 12-volt
battery.

422Alphabetical index
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Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 106
Wireless remote control........................... 97
Door pockets ................................................ 254
Doors ................................................................... 99 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................102
Door glasses ..................................................125
Door lock.......................................................... 99
Open door warning bu zzer .......100, 102
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 123
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 ...............................79
Drive information ............................................79
Driver’s seat position memory .................. 116 Driving position memory.......................... 116
Memory recall function ..............................117
Drive-start control ......................................... 131
Driving............................................................... 130 Break-in tips .................................................... 131
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ..................208
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ...................... 231
Procedures .................................................... 130
Winter drive tips......................................... 233
Driving mode select switch .....................208
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ...............227
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range................................................. 198Warning message.....................................206
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ...............227
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys- tem) ................................................................ 226
Eco drive mode ............................................208
Eco Driving Indicator.....................................72
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................72
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ......................................................79
Electric motor (tractio n motor) ................ 54
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ...........................................................227 Warning light ...............................................335
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 226
Electronic key .................................................. 96 Battery-saving function............................108
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 355
Replacing the battery ................................ 318
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................334
If a warning light turns on.......................334
If a warning message is displayed ..... 344
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....357
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 355
If the engine will not start......................... 351
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................354
If the hybrid system will not start ........352
If you have a flat tire ................................. 350
If you lose your keys .................................354
If you think something is wrong.......... 332
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............370
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................326
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....328
If your vehicle overheats ........... 364, 366
Emergency flashers .................................... 326
Energy monitor ............................................... 89
Engine ACCESSORY mode..................... 142, 146
Compartment................................................291
Engine switch ................................................ 140
Fuel pump shut off system.....................333
Hood ............................................................... 289
How to start the engine ........................... 140
How to start the hybrid system.............143
Identification number ............................... 372
If the engine will not start......................... 351
If the hybrid system will not start ........352
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................326