2018 Lexus LC500h parking brake

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Parking Brake .......................................................................................................................... 32
Pictorial Index ................................................................................................................ ............. 5
Remote Touch ................................................................................................................... ...... 58
SiriusXM Satellite Radio ... .................................. ........................ ................................ ....... 100
Smart Access System with Push-button Start .................................................................18
Tire Pressure Warning System............................................................................................55
Turn Signal Lever .............................................................................................................. ........31
USB/AUX Ports .................................................................................................................. ..... 91
Voice Command System
*
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ ...............84
Command list ................................................................................................................... .............. 85
Windshield Wipers and Washer ........................................................................................ 43
*: These features may be oper ated by Voice Command (See P.84)

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Parking brake switch ............................................................................................... P.32
Applying/releasing..............................................................................................................P.32
Precautions against winter season
*
Warning buzzer/message*
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................... P.31
Headlight switch ....................................................................................................... P.40
Headlights/parking lights/tai l lights/daytime running lights .............................P.40
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................. P.43
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ..............P.43
Adding washer fluid
*
Warning messages*
Emergency flasher switch*
Hood lock release lever*
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch*
Adjustment*
Driving position memory ................................................................................................... P.21
Air conditioning system ..........................................................................................P.80
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ............... P.81
Rear window defogger ..................................................................................................... P.80
Audio system.............................................................................................................. P.73
Trunk opener main switch
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*
: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move with the
“READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift
the shift position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid syst em starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or so ft clank will be emitted from the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), behind the rear se ats, when the hybrid system is started or
stopped.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low sp eeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed or
as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt when the ga soline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents under the rear seats.
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gaso line to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount
of fuel is about 3.3 gal. [12.6 L, 2.8 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined.)
A message is automatically disp layed when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an
improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display, read the message and
follow the instructions.
Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
Running out of fuel
Hybrid warning message

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1Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( → P.32)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. If it is not displayed, the engine
cannot be started.
LC500h: When the shift position is N,
the hybrid system cannot start. Shift the
shift position to P when starting the
hybrid system.
3Press the engine switch shortly and firmly.
When operating the engine switch , one short, firm press is enough.
It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
LC500: The engine will crank unt il it starts or for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal un til the engine is completely started.
LC500h: If the “READY” indicator turns on, the hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The engine can be started from any engine switch
mode.
4LC500h: Check that the “REA DY” indicator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
Engine (Ignition) Switch (LC500)/Power (Ignition)
Switch (LC500h)
Performing the following operations when ca rrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
The illustrations are for LC500, and some design may differ for LC500h.
Starting the engine

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1Stop the vehicle completely.
2If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake. (→P.32)
3Shift the shift position to P.
4Press the engine swit ch .
5Check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is not shown on the meter.
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
1Off
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on
the meter.
3IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meter.
Stopping the engine
Changing engine switch modes

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*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, set the shift position in D for normal driving.
You can choose gear range suitable for your driving situation by operating the paddle
shift switches.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
■When shifting the shift position to P
Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking
brake, and then press the P position switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.
■Shifting the shift position from P to other positions
●While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operat e the shift lever. If the shift lever is oper-
ated without depressing the brake pedal, the buzzer will sound and the shifting operation
will be disabled.
● When selecting the shif t position, make sure that the shift position has been changed to
the desired position by checking the shift po sition indicator provided on the instrument
cluster.
● The shift position cannot be changed from P to M directly.
Shift position purpose and functions
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2 (→ P.30)
P position switch

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The parking brake can be set and released manually.U.S.A.
Canada
1Push the switch to set the parking
brake
The parking brake indicator light will
turn on.
Press and hold the parking brake
switch if an emerge ncy occurs and it is
necessary to operate the parking
brake while driving.
2Pull the switch to release the parking
brake
• Operate the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal.
• Using the parking brake automatic release function, the parking brake
can be released by depressing the
accelerator pedal. When using this
function, slowly depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake indi-
cator light turn off.
Parking Brake
The parking brake can be set or released automatically or manually.
Using the manual mode
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In automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released automatically according to shift
lever operation. Also, even in automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released
manually.
While the vehicle is stopped, press and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display
When the automatic mode is turned on, the
parking brake operates as follows.
●When the shift position is shifted from P,
the parking brake will be released, and
the parking brake indicator light turn off.
● When the shift position is shifted to P, the
parking brake will be set, and the park-
ing brake indicator light turn on.
Operate the shift lever and P position switch with the vehicle stopped and the brake pedal
depressed.
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display
Turns automatic mode on
Turns automatic mode off