2019 Lexus LC500 Air conditioning

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ........................ 136
Cargo and luggage ...................... 142
Vehicle load limits ......................... 144
Trailer towing .................................. 145
Dinghy towing ................................ 145
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)............................................................ 146
Power (ignition) switch (LC500h) ............................................................ 149
EV drive mode (LC500h)........ 153
Automatic transmission (LC500) ............................................................ 155
Hybrid transmission (LC500h) 161
Turn signal lever............................. 167
Parking brake ................................. 168
Brake Hold........................................ 171
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 173
Automatic High Beam ................ 176
Windshield wipers and washer 178
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 182
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + ................ 184
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 189
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ..... 196
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range......................... 203
Driving mode select switch....... 213
Intuitive parking assist ................. 214
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 220Active rear wing ............................
229
Driving assist systems .................. 231
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (LC500h).................................... 236
Winter driving tips ....................... 238
5-1. Remote Touch Remote Touch................................ 242
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge........ 246
5-3. Using the air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system.......................................................... 248
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 255
5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ........................... 258
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 260
Trunk features ................................ 262
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 264
Garage door opener ................. 266
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior.................................... 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ..................................... 277
6-2. Ma

intenance
Maintenance re quirements .....283
4Driving
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

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General maintenance ................284
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 287
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 288
Hood.................................................. 290
Positioning a floor jack............... 290
Engine compartment.................. 292
12-volt battery................................ 299
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
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 327
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 329
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 333
Fuel pump shut off system (LC500)....................................... 334
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 335If a warning messa
ge is displayed
.......................................................... 344
If you have a flat tire .................... 350
If the engine will not start (LC500) ........................................................... 351
If the hybrid syst em will not start
(LC500h).................................... 352
If you lose your keys.................... 354
If 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
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners

15Pictorial index
Applying/releasing ........................................................................................................... P.168
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.239
Warning buzzer/message................................................................................ P.338, 345
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.167
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.173
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ............................P.173
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.178
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.178
Adding washer fluid .........................................................................................................P.2 98
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.345
Emergency flasher switch ...................................................................................P.326
Hood lock release lever ...................................................................................... P.290
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch................................ ...................... P.127
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ....... P.127
Driving position memory .................................................................................................P.122
Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.248
Usage..................................................................................................................................... P.248
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.249
Audio system
*
Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.113
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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641-4. Hybrid system
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.
Warning label
Power control unit
Electric motor (traction motor)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Service plug
High voltage cables (orange)
Air conditioning compressor
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the
hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to
make the low fuel level warning light
(  P.339) 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.)
■Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on hybrid
vehicles incorporate electromagnetic
Hybrid system precautions (LC500h)
Take care when handling the hybrid system,
as it is a high voltage system (about
650 V at maximum) as well as contains parts that become extremely hot when
the hybrid system is operating. Obey th e warning labels attached to the vehi-
cle.
System components
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

2134-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
1Normal mode/Custom mode
Normal mode and custom mode are
selected by pressing the driving mode
select switch. Each time the switch is
pressed, the driving mode changes
between normal mode and custom mode.
When custom mode is selected, the “Cus-
tom” indicator comes on.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when not in normal
mode.
•Normal mode
Provides an optimal ba lance of fuel econ-
omy, quietness, and dynamic performance.
Suitable for city driving.
When the shift position is in D, an appropri-
ate gear for sporty driving may automati- cally be selected according to driver
performance and driving conditions.
• Custom mode
Allows you to drive with the power train,
chassis and air conditioning system func-
tions set to your preferred settings.
Custom mode settings can only be
changed on the drive mode customization
display of the Center Display. (
P.243)
2 Comfort mode
By controlling the suspension, riding com-
fort is further enhanced. Suitable for city
driving.
When not in comfort mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned forward, the
“Comfort” indicator comes on.
3Eco drive mode
Helps the driver acce lerate in an eco-
friendly manner and improve fuel economy
through moderate thro ttle characteristics
and by controlling the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When in comfort mode, if the driving mode
select switch is turned forward, the “Eco”
indicator comes on.
4 Sport mode
•SPORT S mode
Controls the transmission and engine to
provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode is suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when driving
on roads with many curves.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving
mode select switch is turned backward, the
“Sport S” indicator comes on.
•SPORT S+ mode
Provides earlier downshift timing than
SPORT S mode in order to maintain a high
engine speed and provides faster gear
changes. This mode also changes the
steering feel, susp ension control and
VDIM control, making it suitable for pow-
Driving mode select switch
The driving modes can be selected
to suit driving condition.
Selecting the driving mode

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erful sporty driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if the driving
mode select switch is turned backward, the
“Sport S+” indicator comes on.
■Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cool-
ing operations and fan speed of the air con-
ditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency.
To improve air condit ioning performance,
perform the following operations:
●Turn off eco air conditioning mode
(  P.253)
●Adjust the fan speed ( P.251)
●Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.213)
■Automatic deactivation of sport mode
and custom mode
If the engine switch is
turned off after drivin g in sport mode or
custom mode, the drive mode will be
changed to normal mode.
■Driving mode pop-up display
When the driving mode is changed, the
selected driving mode will be temporarily
displayed on the side display. ( P.244)
For custom mode, select “Setting” on the
display to customize the driving mode.
*: If equipped
■Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
■Display
When the sensors detect an obstacle, a
graphic is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, head-up display and Cen-
ter Display depending on the position
and distance to the obstacle.
 Multi-information display and head-
Intuitive parking assist*
The distance from your vehicle to
nearby obstacles when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a
garage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via the multi-
information display, head-up dis-
play (if equipped), Center Display
and a buzzer. Always check the sur-
rounding area when using this sys-
tem.
System components
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B
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D

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Driving
the volume of the audio system or air flow
noise of the air conditioning system.
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to
the sounds of other systems.■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.391)
■Certification
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
For vehicles sold in Canada
WARNING
■When using the intuitive parking
assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be driven safely and pos-
sibly cause an accident.
●Do not use the sensor at speeds in
excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
●The sensors’ detection areas and reac-
tion times are limited. When moving
forward or reversing, check the areas
surrounding the vehicle (especially the
sides of the vehicle) for safety, and
drive slowly, using the brake to control
the vehicle’s speed.
●Do not install accessories within the
sensors’ detection areas.
NOTICE
■When using intuitive parking assist
In the following situations, the system
may not function correctly due to a sen-
sor malfunction etc. Have the vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer.
●The intuitive parking assist operation
display flashes or shows continuously,
and a beep sounds when no obstacles
are detected.
●If the area around a sensor collides
with something, or is subjected to
strong impact.
●If the bumper or grille collides with
something.

2364-6. Driving tips
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.213)
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the indicate of Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. ( P.78)
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