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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
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 277
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .. 282
General maintenance ............. 283
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ......... 286
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................ 287
Hood............................................... 289
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
2886-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine oil level
( P.293)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P.319)•Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Headlight aim• Phillips-head screw-driver
Light bulbs
( P.324)
Radiator and
condenser
( P.296)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.313)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.297)
• Water or washer fluid
containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer
fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●LC500h: Make sure that the “IGNI-
TION ON” on the multi-information
display and the “READY” indicator are
both off.
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
ItemsParts and tools●LC500: Be careful not to touch the
engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc.
right after driving as they may be hot.
Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
LC500h: Be careful not to touch the
engine, power control unit, radiator,
exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other
fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are
flammable.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch
With the engine switch
IGNITION ON mode
electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high.
( P.296)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.
3196-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
1 Turn the engine switch
2 Open the Fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A fuse
box (LC500)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B fuse
box (LC500h)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
NOTICE
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to
rust.
●Do not touch or move any other com-
ponent inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery ter-
minals.
Checking and replacing
fuses
If any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing fuses
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Maintenance and care
3 Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed using
the pullout tool.
LC500
LC500h
4 Check if the fuse is blown.
Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of
an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse
box lid.
Type C and D:
Contact your Lexus dealer.
Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Type CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
A
B
A
B
A
B
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Type DNormal fuse
Blown fuse
■After a fuse is replaced
●When installing the lid, make sure that the
tab is installed securely.
●If the lights do not turn on even after the
fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( P.324)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting
the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine
Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to cir-
cuits designed to prevent overload, non-
genuine parts or parts not designed for this
vehicle may be unusable.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and
vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
A
B
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or
equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even
as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
424Alphabetical index
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Fuses ...................................................................319
G
Garage door opener ................................. 260
Gauges ................................................................74
Glove box ....................................................... 254
Glove box light ............................................. 254
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 256
H
Headlights ........................................................ 167 Automatic High Beam system..............170
Light switch ..................................................... 167
Replacing light bulbs................................ 324
Headlights aim .............................................. 323
Head restraints ................................................ 119
Head-up display.............................................. 84
Heated steering wheel .............................. 249
Heaters Air conditioning system.......................... 242
Heated steering wheel............................ 249
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 243
Seat heaters .................................................. 249
High-voltage components ..........................57
Hill-start assist control ................................227
Hood ................................................................. 289 Open ...............................................................289
Pop Up Hood ................................................ 36
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 256
Coat hooks ................................................... 259
Grocery bag hooks ................................. 256
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ..................................................................... 121
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location............................................................. 57
Specification ................................................. 374
Warning message........................................ 60
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents ............................................................................. 60
Hybrid system .................................................. 54 Emergency shut off system......................60
Energy monitor/consumption screen89
EV drive mode..............................................147
High voltage components ....................... 57
Hybrid System Indicator .......................... 88
Hybrid system precautions...................... 57
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ......................231
If the hybrid system will not start ........352
Overheating ................................................. 367
Power (ignition) switch .............................143
Regenerative braking .................................55
Starting the hybrid system .......................143
Vehicle proximity noti
fication system.56
Hybrid System Indicator.............................. 88
Hybrid transmission..................................... 155 M mode ........................................................... 160
Paddle shift switches ...................... 159, 160
Snow mode.................................................... 159
I
I/M test ............................................................ 286
IdentificationEngine.............................................................. 372
Vehicle ............................................................ 372
Ignition switch (engine switch)................ 140 Auto power off function............................143
Changing the engine switch modes ..142
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................326
Starting the engine ..................................... 140
Ignition switch (power switch) .................143
Auto power off function........................... 146
Changing the power switch modes . 146
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................326
Starting the hybrid system .......................143
Illuminated entry system ........................... 252
Immobilizer system........................................ 62
Indicators ........................................................... 70
Initialization Items to initialize ........................................ 403
Maintenance.....................................282, 294
427What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)Alphabetical index427
Indicator .........................................................338
Operation........................................................ 162
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ...........................................................................164
Warning message.......................................164
Parking lights ................................................... 167 Light switch ..................................................... 167
Replacing light bulbs................................ 324
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................... 184 Function ........................................................... 184
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 186
Warning light ............................................... 336
Warning message...................................... 190
Personal lights............................................... 252
Pop-up display ..................................................76
Pop Up Hood................................................... 36
Power control unit...........................................57
Power control unit coolant ...................... 295 Capacity ......................................................... 376
Checking ....................................................... 295
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 233
Power outlet .................................................. 258
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system)...........................................................227 Warning light ...............................................335
Warning message..................................... 345
Power switch (engine switch) ....... 140, 143 Auto power off function ................ 143, 146
Changing the power switch (engine switch) modes..................................142, 146
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 326
Starting the hybrid system (engine) 140, 143
Power windows ..............................................125 Door lock linked window operation.. 126
Jam protection function............................ 126
Operation........................................................125
Window lock switch .................................. 126
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .................... 184 Function ........................................................... 184 PCS OFF switch ......................................... 186
Warning light ...............................................336
Warning message ...................................... 190
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range).............. 198
Radiator ........................................................... 296
Rear side marker lights ............................... 167 Light switch .....................................................167
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 324
Rear turn signal lights ................................... 161 Replacing light bulbs ................................ 324
Turn signal lever ............................................ 161
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .............................. 122
Outside rear view mirrors.......................123
Rear window defogger ............................. 243
Refueling ........................................................... 176 Capacity ......................................................... 373
Fuel types ....................................................... 373
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................354
Opening the fuel tank cap ......................176
Regenerative braking ................................... 55
Remote Touch .............................................. 236
Replacing Electronic key battery ............................... 318
Fuses.................................................................. 319
Light bulbs ..................................................... 324
Tires ................................................................. 309
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 282
Rev indicator .................................................... 75
Rev peak..............................................................76
Run-flat tires....................................... 303, 350
S
Seat belt reminder light............................. 339
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26