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LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................
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Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Pop Up Hood ................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 38
Exhaust gas precautions ............... 42
1-2. Child safety Riding with children........................ 43
Child restraint systems ................. 43
1-3. Hybrid system Hybrid system fe atures (LC500h)
.............................................................. 54
Hybrid system precautions (LC500h) ....................................... 57
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilize r system
Alarm.................................................... 64
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) 65
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 68
Gauges and meters ........................ 74
Multi-information display............. 78
Head-up display .............................. 84Energy monitor/consumption
screen ............................................... 89
3-1. Key information Keys ....................................................... 96
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors .................................................... 99
Trunk .................................................. 103
Smart access system with push-but- ton start .......................................... 106
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................... 114
Driving position memory ............. 116
Head restraints ................................ 119
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................................. 121
Inside rear view mirror ................ 122
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 123
3-5. Opening and closing the windows Power windows .............................. 125
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle........................ 130
Cargo and luggage...................... 136
Vehicle load limits......................... 138
Trailer towing.................................. 139
Dinghy towing ................................ 139
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)........................................................... 140
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving
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Before driving
Before driving
3-1. Key informationKeys ................................................... 96
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors................................................. 99
Trunk................................................ 103
Smart access system with push- button start ................................. 106
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ...................................... 114
Driving position memory ......... 116
Head restraints............................. 119
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel.............................. 121
Inside rear view mirror............. 122
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 123
3-5. Opening and closing the win- dows
Power windows........................... 125
1153-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
■Before entering/exiting the rear
seats
Remove the seat belt from the seat
belt guide. ( P.26)
Stow the sun visor.
■Entering/exiting the rear seat
1 Pull the lever.
The front seat will lower automatically.
2Fold the seatback completely for-
ward.
The front seat will move forward and the
head restraint will move downward* auto-
matically.
*: Power type only
■Returning the front seat to its origi-
nal position
Move the seatback backward until it locks. The front seat will return to its
original position automatically.
■Lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return”
seat
●After the front seat is moved forward by
operating the “Front, Fold & Return” seat
lever, if a power seat adjusting switch or a
driving position memory switch is
pressed, the front seat will not return to its
original position even if the front seatback
is moved backward until it locks.
●The lever-operated “Front, Fold &
Return” seat will not operate in the follow-
ing situations:
• The front seat belt of the seat to be oper-
ated is fastened.
• The engine switch
the shift position is in a position other than
P.
●Operation of the lever-operated “Front,
Fold & Return” seat will stop in the follow-
ing situations:
• A power seat adjusting switch or a driv- ing position memory switch is pressed.
• The front seat belt of the seat which is
operating is fastened.
• The engine switch
the shift position is changed to a position
other than P.
■Jam protection function
While the driving position is recalling or the
lever-operated “Front, Fold & Return” seat
is operating, if an obje ct is stuck either in
front of or behind the front seat, the front
seat will stop and then move in the opposite
direction slightly.
When the jam protection function operates,
the seat stops at a po sition other than the
set seat position. Chec k the seat position.
Entering/exiting the rear seats
(lever-operated “Front, Fold &
Return” seat)
1163-3. Adjusting the seats
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1Turn the engine switch
2 Check that the shift position is in P.
3 Adjust the driver’s seat, steering
wheel, outside rear view mirrors
and head-up display to the desired
positions.
4 While pressing the “SET” button, or
within 3 seconds after the “SET”
button is pressed, press button “1”,
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.
If the selected button has already been
preset, the previously recorded position
will be overwritten.
WARNING
■Lever-operated “Front, Fold &
Return” seat
●Before operating the lever-operated
“Front, Fold & Return” seat, ensure that
any surrounding passengers or objects
will not contact the seat.
●Make sure the seat back is locked
securely before driving.
●Never operate the lever-operated
“Front, Fold & Retu rn” seat while the
vehicle is moving.
■Jam protection function
Do not use a hand, foot, or any other part
of your body to intentionally activate the
jam protection function.
Driving position memory
This feature automatically adjusts
the positions of the driver’s seat,
steering wheel, outside rear view
mirrors and head-up display (if
equipped) to suit your preferences.
Up to 3 different driving positions
can be recorded.
Each electronic key can be regis-
tered to recall your preferred driv-
ing position.
Recording a driving position into
memory
1173-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
■Seat positions that can be memorized
( P.114)
The adjusted positions other than the posi-
tion adjusted by lumbar support switch can
be recorded.
■In order to correctly use the driving
position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest
possible position and the seat is operated in
the same direction, the recorded position
may be slightly differen t when it is recalled.
1Turn the engine switch
2 Check that the shift position is in P. 3
Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to recall
until the buzzer sounds.
■To stop the position recall operation
part-way through
Perform any of the following:
●Press the “SET” button.
●Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●Operate any of the seat adjustment
switches (only cancels seat position
recall).
●Operate the tilt and telescopic steering
control switch (onl y cancels steering
wheel position recall).
■Operating the driving position memory
after turning the engine switch
Recorded seat positions can be activated
up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is
opened and another 60 seconds after it is
closed again.
■Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button
“1”, “2” or “3” before performing the
following:
Carry only the key yo u want to register,
and then close the driver’s door.
WARNING
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that
the seat does not strike the rear passen-
ger or squeeze your body against the
steering wheel.
Recalling a driving position
Registering/canceling/recall a
driving position to an electronic
key (memory recall function)
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If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be recorded
properly.
1Turn the engine switch
2 Check that the shift position is in P.
3 Recall the driving position that you
want to record.
4 While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds.
If the button could not be registered, the
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
■Cancelation procedure
1 Carry only the key you want to can-
cel and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be canceled prop-
erly.
2Turn the engine switch
3 While pressing the “SET” button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds twice.
If the button could not be canceled, the buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
■Recall procedure
1 Make sure that the doors are
locked before recalling the driving
position. Carry the electronic key
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and
open the driver’s door using the
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.
The driving position will move to the
recorded position (not including the steer-
ing wheel and head-up display).
If the driving position is in a position that
has already been recorded, the seat and
outside rear view mirrors will not move.
2Turn the engine switch
IGNITION ON mode
The steering wheel and head-up display
will move to the recorded position.
■Recalling the driving position using the
memory recall function
●Different driving positions can be regis-
tered for each electronic key. Therefore,
the driving position that is recalled may
be different depending on the key being
carried.
●If the passenger’s door is unlocked with
the smart access system with push-but-
ton start, the driving position cannot be
recalled. In this case, press the driving
position button which has been set.
■Customization
The unlock door sett ings of the memory
recall function can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.391)
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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
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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
423What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Ignition switch (engine switch) ............ 140
Ignition switch (power switch) ..............143
Overheating.....................................364, 366
Power switch ................................................. 143
Engine coolant.............................................. 295 Capacity ......................................................... 376
Checking ....................................................... 295
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 233
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........74
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 62
Engine oil ........................................................ 293 Capacity ......................................................... 374
Checking ....................................................... 293
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 233
Warning light ............................................... 334
Warning message..................................... 347
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 294
Engine oil temperature gauge ...................74
Engine switch (power switch) ....... 140, 143 Auto power off function ................ 143, 146
Changing the engine switch (power switch) modes..................................142, 146
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 326
Starting the engine (hybrid system) 140,
143
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ...............227 Function ...........................................................227
Warning light ...............................................335
EV drive mode................................................ 147
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
EV indicator ...................................................... 55
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First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 256
Flat tire ............................................................. 350 Tire pressure warning system .............303
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission ...........................377 Brake ................................................................378
Hybrid transmission..................................378
Washer ........................................................... 297
Footwell light ................................................. 252
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 38
Front seats ......................................................... 114 Adjustment ....................................................... 114
Cleaning ......................................................... 277
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .......................... 116
Head restraints............................................... 119
Jam protection function ............................. 115
Memory recall function.............................. 117
Seat heaters .................................................. 249
Seat position memory ................................ 116
Seat ventilators ............................................ 249
Front side marker light ................................ 167 Light switch .....................................................167
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 324
Front turn signal lights .................................. 161 Replacing light bulbs ................................ 324
Turn signal lever ............................................ 161
Fuel ...................................................................... 176 Capacity ......................................................... 373
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 74
Fuel pump shut off system.....................333
Information ..................................................... 381
Refueling...........................................................176
Type .................................................................. 373
Warning light .............................................. 338
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumpt ion after refueling
............................................................................. 79
Average fuel economy .............................. 79
Current fuel consumption ........................ 79
Fuel filler door ................................................. 176 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................354
Refueling...........................................................176
Fuel gauge ..........................................................74
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 333