2018 Lexus LC500h fuel

3758-1. Specifications
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cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.
• The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the vis- cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select the oil you
should use.
LC500h
■Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Ref-
erence
*])
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn
off the hybrid system, wait more than 5
minutes, and check the oil level on the
dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”
or equivalent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good starting
in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20 oil may be used. However, it
must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at
the next oil change.
Outside temperature
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here
as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the vis- cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
With filter6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp.qt.)
Without filter5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp.qt.)
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3818-1. Specifications
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■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may
be caused by the brand of gasoline you are
using. If driveability problems persist, try
changing the brand of gasoline. If this does
not correct the problem, consult your Lexus
dealer.
■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A.,
Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for fuel quality called the
World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC),
which is expected to be applied world-
wide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories
that are based on required emission lev-
els. In the U.S., category 4 has been
adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by low-
ering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
improves customer satisfaction through
better performance.
■Recommendation of the use of gasoline
containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline
that contains detergent additives to avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains
minimum detergent additives to clean
and/or keep clean intake systems, per
EPA’s lowest additives concentration pro-
gram.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more
information on Top Tier Detergent Gaso-
line and a list of marketers, please go to
the official website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of low
emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as
ethers and ethanol, as well as reformulated
gasolines, are available in some cities.
These fuels are typically acceptable for use,
providing they meet other fuel require-
ments.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the
formulations allow for reduced vehicle
emissions.
■Non-recommendation of the use of
blended gasoline
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30 (30% ethanol [ ]), E50 (50%
ethanol [ ]), E85 (85% ethanol [ ])
(which are only some examples of fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol).
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure
that it has an octane rating no lower than
91.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of
gasoline containing methanol.
Fuel information
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.
Select premium unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or
higher required for optimum
engine performance and fuel econ-
omy. If the octane ra ting is less than
91, damage to the engine may
occur and may void the vehicle war-
ranty.
At minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..
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3828-1. Specifications
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■Non-recommendation of the use of gas-
oline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhanc-
ing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopen-
tadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gas-
oline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system
may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the
instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knock-
ing for a short time while accelerating or
driving uphill. This is normal and there is
no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper
fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to
your vehicle’s three-way catalytic con-
verters causing the emission control
system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than the type
previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system
damage or vehicle performance prob-
lems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an
octane number or rating lower than
the level previously stated may cause
persistent he avy knocking.
At worst, this may lead to engine dam-
age and will void the vehicle warranty.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting,
vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type
of fuel, discontinue the use of that type of
fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.

3878-1. Specifications
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Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may
be replaced) of automatic transmi ssion , power
steering, power brakes, power wi ndows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these item s are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in the sec-
ond column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribu-
tionDistribution of occupants in a vehicl e as specified in the third column
of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production options weigh-
ing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes , ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the
tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designa-
tionThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg) times the
vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Tire related termMeaning

3928-2. Customization
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Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches
Settings that can be changed by your Lexus dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available,  = Not available
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P.68, 74, 78)
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting
LanguageEnglishFrench
O*6O—Spanish
Units*2miles (MPG)
km (km/L)
O*6O—km (L/100 km)
miles (MPG Impe-
rial)
Eco Driving Indicator Light*3OFFON
(Self-lighting)—O—
EV indicator*4ON
(Self-lighting)OFF—O—
Drive information 1
Current fuel economy
*5—O—Average fuel economy
(after reset)
Drive information 2
Distance
(driving range)
*5—O—Average vehi- cle speed
(after reset)
Pop-up displayONOFF—O—
Ring position memoryONOFF—O—
Accent colorColor 1Color 2O*6O—
Rev indicatorOFFON—O—
Rev indicator red zone setting5000 r/min.*3
4000 r/min.*4
2000 - 7300
r/min.
*3
2000 - 6600
r/min.
*4
—O—
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3938-2. Customization
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*1: For details about each function: P.74, 82
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3:LC500
*4: LC500h
*5: 2 of the following items: current fuel cons umption, average fuel economy (after reset),
average fuel economy (after start), average fuel economy (after refuel), average vehicle
speed (after reset), average vehicle speed (after start), elapsed time (after reset),
elapsed time (after start), distance (driving range), distance (after start), blank.
*6: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■HUD (Head-up Display)*1 (  P.84)
Rev peakOFFON—O—
Clock12-hour display24-hour display—O—
Sensor sensitivity for darkening the
brightness of the instrument cluster
depending on the outside bright-
ness
Standard-2 to 2——O
Sensor sensitivity for returning the
brightness of the instrument cluster
to the original level depending on
the outside brightness
Standard-2 to 2——O
Suggestion functionOn
On
(when the vehicle is stopped)
O—O
Off
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Gauge informationTachometer
Eco Driving Indica-
tor Light
*2
—O—Hybrid System Indi-
cator
*3
No display
Driving support display (Naviga-
tion system)OnOff—O—
Function*1Default settingCustomized settingABC
ABC

420Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
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A/C ................................................................... 242 Air conditioning filter .................................316
Automatic air conditioning system ... 242
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 247
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 226 Function .......................................................... 226
Warning light ...............................................335
Active rear wing........................................... 224
Adaptive Variable Suspension System227
Airbags ............................................................... 28 Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 33
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 33
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 38
General airbag precautions ................... 33
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions ............................ 33
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 33
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ...................................... 335
Air conditioning filter ...................................316
Air conditioning system ............................ 242 Air conditioning filter .................................316
Automatic air conditioning system ... 242
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 247
Alarm ................................................................... 64 Alarm .................................................................. 64
Warning buzzer ......................................... 334
Anchor brackets ..................................... 44, 52
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) ................................................. 106 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 226
Function .......................................................... 226
Warning light ...............................................335
Approach warning...................................... 204
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 168
Automatic High Beam ................................170
Automatic light control system................ 167
Automatic transmission ..............................149 M mode ........................................................... 154
Paddle shift switches .......................153, 154
Snow mode.................................................... 153
Auxiliary net................................................... 254
Average fuel economy..................................79
Average vehicle speed .................................79
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 324
Battery (12-volt battery) ........................... 298 Battery checking ....................................... 298
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....357
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 233
Warning light ...............................................334
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 57
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM).........................215 Blind Spot Monitor function .................. 218
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ......... 221
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 165
Fluid...................................................................378
Parking brake ................................................162
Regenerative braking .................................55
Warning light .................................. 334, 338
Warning message .....................................345
Brake assist .................................................... 226
Break-in tips...................................................... 131
Brightness control Instrument panel light control..................77
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).........................215 Blind Spot Monitor function .................. 218
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ......... 221

421What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)Alphabetical index421
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Care ........................................................274, 277 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 275
Exterior ........................................................... 274
Interior ..............................................................277
Seat belts.........................................................277
Cargo capacity.............................................. 138
Cargo hooks ................................................. 256
Center Display ............................................. 236
Chains .............................................................. 234
Child restraint system................................... 43 Fixed with a LATCH system ..................50
Fixed with a seat belt....................................47
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 38
Points to remember .................................... 43
Riding with children ..................................... 43
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 44
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 52
Child safety ....................................................... 43 12-volt battery precautions .......299, 363
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 249
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Power window lock switch..................... 126
Power window precautions ................... 126
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ................................................................ 318
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 43
Trunk precautions ...................................... 103
Cleaning................................................274, 277 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 275
Exterior ........................................................... 274
Interior ..............................................................277
Radar sensor........................................182, 217
Seat belts.........................................................277 Clock ................................................................ 258
Coat hooks..................................................... 259
Condenser ..................................................... 296
Console box .................................................. 255
Console box light ........................................ 255
Cooling system............................................. 295
Engine overheating...................... 364, 366
Hybrid system overheating .................. 367
Cornering lights .............................................169
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 198
Cup holder ..................................................... 255
Current fuel consumption ...........................79
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................391
D
Daytime running light system ................... 167
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 243
Rear window ................................................ 243
Windshield .................................................... 243
Differential ...................................................... 378
Dimension ...................................................... 372
Dinghy towing.................................................139
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..................... 215
Drive information .......................................... 79
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 198
Energy monitor ..............................................89
Head-up display............................................84
Intuitive parking assist ............................. 209
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 194
Multi-information display .......................... 78
Warning message ..................................... 344
Distance ..............................................................79
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 283
Door courtesy lights ................................... 252
Door lock Doors .................................................................. 99