2018 Lexus LC500h fuel consumption

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Up to 2 of the following items can be
selected.
Items displayed can be switched by
pressing or of the meter con-
trol switches to select and pressing or .
 Current fuel consumption
*1
Displays the current rate of fuel consump-
tion
Average fuel economy (after
reset
*2/after start/after refuel)*1
Displays the average fuel consumption
since the function was reset, the engine
was started, and the vehi-
cle was refueled, respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
Average speed (after reset*2/after
start)
*1
Displays the average vehicle speed since
the function was reset and the engine
was started, respectively
 Elapsed time (after reset*2/after
start)
*1
Displays the elapsed time since the func-
tion was reset and th e engine tem> was started, respectively
 Distance (range/after start)*1
Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining and the distance driven after the
engine was started
respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your
average fuel consumption. As a result,
the actual distance that can be driven
may differ from that displayed. • When only a small amount of fuel is
added to the tank, the display may not be
updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch
off. If the vehicle is refu-
eled without turning the engine switch
off, the display may not
be updated.
*1: Displayed when the it em is set in “Drive
Info 1” and “Drive Info 2”.
*2: The function can be reset by pressing “OK” of the meter control switches for
longer than 1 second when the item to
reset is displayed.
If there is more than one item that can
be reset, the item selection screen will
appear.
■Eco Driving Indicator/engine oil
temperature gauge (LC500)
 P.72, 74
■Hybrid System Indicator/motor
power display (LC500h)
 P.72
■Energy monitor (LC500h)
 P.89
■Tire pressure
 P.303
■Gear positions
Displays the current shift range or gear
position when the shift position is in D
or M.
■Units
The units of measure used can be
changed while driving.
Unlike the units sett ing performed on the
settings display, th e units setting per-
formed on the drive information menu can
be changed while driving.

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LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)the main meter will turn yellow and be held
for 3 seconds.
■Rear wing position (if equipped)
Displays the raised/retracted state of
the active rear wing
■LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) vehicle
sway warning
 P.192
■Display off
A blank screen is displayed
Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.
 Route guidance
 Compass display (north-up dis-
play/heading-up display)
Select to enable selection of an audio
source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Select to display the dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range/LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
information, when the system is used.
Select to display warning messages
and measures to be taken if a malfunc-
tion is detected. (
P.344)
Select to change the meter display set-
tings.
■Language
Select to change the language on the
display.
■Units
Select to change the unit of measure
for fuel consumption.
■Eco Driving Indicator Light
(LC500)
Select to activate/deactivate the Eco
Driving Indicator Light.
■EV indicator (LC500h)
Select to activate/deactivate the EV
indicator.
■Drive information 1/Drive infor-
mation 2
Select to select up to 2 items that will
be displayed on the “Drive Info 1”
screen and “Drive Info 2” screen
respectively. ( P.79)
■Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up dis-
plays, which may appear in some situa-
tions, on/off.
• Route guidance display of the navi-
Navigation system-linked dis-
play
Audio system-linked display
Driving assist system information
Warning message display
Settings display

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Vehicle status information and indicators
while the driving mode ( P.208) is other
than the eco drive mode.
■Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolu-
tions per minute.
*: If equipped
Multi-information display
Center Display
Meter control switches
“MENU” button
Touchpad
Energy monitor*/consump-
tion screen
You can view the status of your
hybrid system (LC500h) and fuel
consumption information on the
multi-information display and Cen-
ter Display.
The energy monitor or consump-
tion screen can be displayed on the
side display.
System components
A
B
C
D
E

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■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status
Center DisplayLow
High
Multi-information displayLow
High
These images are examples only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select on the
screen, and then select “Trip Informa-
tion” or “History”.
■Trip information
If a screen other than “Trip Information”
is displayed, select “Trip Information”. Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Regenerated energy in the past 15
minutes (LC500h)
One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up to 5
symbols are shown.
Average vehicle speed since the
engine was started.
Elapsed time since the engine
was started.
Cruising range
Average fuel consumption for the past 15
minutes is divided by color into past aver-
ages and averages attained since the
engine switch switch> was last
turned to IGNITION ON mode mode>. Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■History
If a screen other than “History” is dis-
played, select “History”.
Consumption
A
B
A
B
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Best recorded fuel consumption
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel consump-
tion data
The average fuel consumption history is
divided by color into past averages and the
average fuel consumption since the last
updated. Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Updating the history data
Update the latest fuel consumption by
selecting “Clip” to measure the current fuel
consumption again.
■Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be deleted
by selecting “Clear”.
■Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
This distance is comp uted based on your
average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
Display the vehicle information on the
side display ( P.239), and then select
or to display the desired
screen.
■Trip information (type A)
Displays the average fuel consumption
and regenerated energy for the past 10
minutes in 1 minute intervals
(LC500h), as well as the cruising
range.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
■Trip information (type B)
Displays the cruising range, latest fuel
consumption and the amount of time
elapsed since the engine tem> was started.
A
B
C
D
E
Using the side display

942-1. Instrument cluster
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
■History
Displays the average fuel consumption
and highest fuel consumption.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
■Energy monitor (LC500h)
Displays the hybrid system operation
and energy recovery states.
Displayed content is the same as that dis-
played on the multi-information display.
(  P.90)
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.

2314-6. Driving tips
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Driving
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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Control and maintain the vehicle at a
constant speed. Before stopping at a
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of
time to release the accelerator and
gently apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Use the air conditioning only when
necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine
will not automatically cut out until it and
the interior of the vehicle are warm, it
will consume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding over-
use of the heater.
Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure frequently. Improper tire infla-
tion pressure can cause poor fuel
economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large
amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel economy.
Use tires that are appropriate for the
season. Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage.
Installing a large
roof rack will also cause poor fuel
economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts up and
cuts out automatically when cold,
warming up the engine is unnecessary.
Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeat-
edly warm up, which can lead to excess
fuel consumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driving