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Press the LKA switch to turn the LKA
system on.
The LKA indicator illuminates and a mes-
sage is displayed on the multi-information
display.
Press the LKA switch again to turn the
LKA system off.
When the LKA system is turned on or off,
operation of the LKA system continues in
the same condition the next time the
engine
WARNING
■Before using LKA system
Do not rely solely upon the LKA system.
The LKA system does not automatically
drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of
attention that must be paid to the area in
front of the vehicle. The driver must
always assume full responsibility for driv-
ing safely by paying careful attention to
the surrounding conditions and operat-
ing the steering wheel to correct the path
of the vehicle. Also, the driver must take
adequate breaks when fatigued, such as
from driving for a long period of time.
Failure to perform appropriate driving
operations and pay careful attention may
lead to an accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
■To avoid operating LKA system by
mistake
When not using the LKA system, use the
LKA switch to turn the system off.
■Situations unsuitable for LKA system
Do not use the LKA system in the follow-
ing situations.
The system may not operate properly
and lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are
equipped.
●When the tires have been excessively
worn, or when the tire inflation pres-
sure is low.
●Tires which differ by structure, manu-
facturer, brand or tread pattern are
used.
●Objects or patterns that could be mis-
taken for white (yellow) lines are pres-
ent on the side of th e road (guardrails,
curbs, reflective poles, etc.).
●Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered
road.
●White (yellow) lines are difficult to see
due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.
●Asphalt repair marks, white (yellow)
line marks, etc. are present due to road
repair.
●Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or
restricted lane due to construction
work.
●Vehicle is driven on a road surface
which is slippery due to rainy weather,
fallen snow, freezing, etc.
●Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes other
than on highways and freeways.
●Vehicle is driven in a construction
zone.
■Preventing LKA system malfunctions
and operations performed by mistake
●Do not modify the headlights or place
stickers, etc. on the surface of the
lights.
●Do not modify the suspension etc. If
the suspension etc. needs to be
replaced, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not install or place anything on the
hood or grille. Also, do not install a
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar,
etc.).
●If your windshield needs repairs, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
Turning LKA system on
1964-5. Using the driving support systems
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)of the steering wheel, a buzzer sounds, a
warning message is di
splayed. This alert
also operates in the same way when the
driver continuously operates the steering
wheel only a small amount. However,
depending on the road conditions, etc., the
function may not cancel.
■White (yellow) lines ar e only on one side
of road
The LKA system will not operate for the
side on which white (yellow) lines could not
be recognized.
■Conditions in whic h functions may not
operate properly
In the following situations, the camera sen-
sor may not detect white (yellow) lines and
various functions may not operate normally.
●There are shadows on the road that run
parallel with, or cover, the white (yellow)
lines.
●The vehicle is driven in an area without
white (yellow) lines, such as in front of a
tollgate or checkpoint, or at an intersec-
tion, etc.
●The white (yellow) lines are cracked,
“Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement marker”
or stones are present.
●The white (yellow) lines cannot be seen
or are difficult to see due to sand, etc.
●The vehicle is driven on a road surface
that is wet due to rain, puddles, etc.
●The traffic lines are yellow (which may be
more difficult to recognize than lines that
are white).
●The white (yellow) lines cross over a curb,
etc.
●The vehicle is driven on a bright surface,
such as concrete.
●The vehicle is driven on a surface that is
bright due to reflected light, etc.
●The vehicle is driven in an area where the
brightness changes suddenly, such as at
the entrances and exits of tunnels, etc.
●Light from the headlights of an oncoming
vehicle, the sun, etc. enters the camera.
●The vehicle is driven where the road
diverges, merges, etc.
●The vehicle is driven on a slope.
●The vehicle is driven on a road which tilts
left or right, or a winding road.
●The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or
rough road.
●The vehicle is driven around a sharp
curve.
●The traffic lane is excessively narrow or
wide.
●The vehicle is extremely tilted due to car-
rying heavy luggage or having improper
tire pressure.
●The distance to the preceding vehicle is
extremely short.
●The vehicle is moving up and down a
large amount due to road conditions
during driving (poor roads or road
seams).
●The headlight lenses are dirty and emit a
faint amount of light at night, or the beam
axis has deviated.
●The vehicle is struck by a crosswind.
●The vehicle has just changed lanes or
crossed an intersection.
●Snow tires, etc. are equipped.
■Warning message
If the following warning message is dis-
played on the multi-in formation display and
the LKA indicator illuminates in orange, fol-
low the appropriate troubleshooting proce-
dure.
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This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles up to approx-
imately 328 ft. (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle following
distance, and operates to maintain a suit able following distance from the vehicle
ahead.
Note that vehicle-to-vehicle di stance will close in when traveling on long downhill slopes.
Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle distance
can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.
Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed appears
When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically decelerates
your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary, the system applies
the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this time). The sy stem will respond to changes in
the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by
the driver. Approach warning warns you when th e system cannot decelerate sufficiently to
prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehi cle will also stop (vehicle is stopped by sys-
tem control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the +/RES switch or depressing the
accelerator pedal will resume follow-up cruising.
Example of acceleration
When there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower than the set
speed
The system accelerates until the set speed is re ached. The system then returns to constant
speed cruising.
Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
A
B
C
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■ECB (Electronically Controlled
Brake System)
The electronically controlled system
generates braking force correspond-
ing to the brake operation
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the
brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a
slippery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of brak-
ing force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a
panic stop situation
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding
when swerving sudden ly or turning on
slippery road surfaces
■Secondary Collision Brake
When the airbag sensor detects a colli-
sion, the brakes and brake lights are
automatically controlled to reduce the
WARNING
●If there are people near the active rear
wing, make sure that there is no possi-
bility of their clothing, personal
belongings or body parts getting
caught. Children especially should be
warned not to touch the active rear
wing while it is being operated.
●If there is a risk that an object may
become caught on the active rear
wing during operation, stop operation
immediately.
Driving assist systems
To keep safety and performance,
the following systems operate auto-
matically in response to various
driving situations. Be aware, how-
ever, that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be relied
upon too heavily when operating
the vehicle.
Summary of the driving assist
systems
2314-6. Driving tips
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4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addition, the
operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving the fuel economy.
( P.208)
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the indicate of Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. ( P.72)
Shift the shift position to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driving in
heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift position
to P when parking. When using the N
position, there is no positive effect on
fuel consumption. In the N position, the
gasoline engine operates but electric-
ity cannot be generated. Also, when
using the air conditio ning system, etc.,
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power is consumed.
Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effec-
tive use of the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.
Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery)
power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be
restored by driving with the acceler-
ator pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes gently
and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy.
Check traffic reports before leaving
and avoid delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam, gently
release the brake pedal to allow the
vehicle to move forward slightly while
avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
(LC500h)
For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Changing the shift position
Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation
When braking
Delays
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any snow that has accumulated on
the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.
Check for and remove any excess
ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s
roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.
Remove any snow or mud from the
bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.
■To protect the windshield wipers
P.174
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a
safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced
speed suitable to road conditions.
Park the vehicle and shift the shift posi-
tion to P without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freeze
up, preventing it from being released. If
the vehicle is parked without setting
the parking brake, make sure to block
the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous
because it may cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly, possibly leading to
an accident.
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
To enable the windshield wipers to be
lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-
tions are expected, change the rest
position of the windshield wipers from
the retracted position below the hood
to the service position using the wiper
lever. ( P.174)
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
Windshield wipers
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Interior features
Interior features
5-1. Remote TouchRemote Touch ............................ 236
5-2. 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
2525-4. Using the interior lights
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5-4.Using the interior lights
Outside door handle lights
Personal lights ( P.253)
Seat lights
Shift lever light
Door trim ornament lights
Door courtesy lights
Footwell lights
■Personal lights automatic on/off
●Illuminated entry system: The lights auto-
matically turn on/off according to engine
switch
ence of the electronic key, whether the
doors are locked/unlocked, and whether
the doors are opened/closed.
●If the personal lights remain on when the
engine switch
off, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■When personal lights do not respond as
normal
●When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to
the lens surface
●When operated with a wet hand
●When wearing gloves, etc.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights
turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.391)
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E
F
G