
2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
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. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 54
Lexus Enform Remote .................. 59
Lexus Enform Service Connect 60
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system fe atures (LC500h)
................................................................ 61
Hybrid system precautions  (LC500h) ....................................... 64
1-5. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilize r system 
Alarm...................................................... 71
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.). 722-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights an d indicators.....74
Gauges and meters ....................... 80
Multi-information display ............. 84
Head-up display .............................. 90
Energy monitor/consumption  screen ................................................ 95
3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 102
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the  doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 106
Trunk ................................................... 110
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ............................................ 113
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................ 120
Driving position memory ............ 122
Head restraints ............................... 125
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and  mirrors
Steering wheel ................................ 127
Inside rear view mirror ............... 128
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 129
3-5. Opening and closing the windows Power windows .............................. 132
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and 
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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 

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.239
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.253
Precautions against car wash ...................................................................................... P.275
Fuel filler door ..........................................................................................................P.182
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .182
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.373
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ...P.301
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................................................................... P.379
Winter tires..........................................................................................................................P.238
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system............................................... P.301
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................P .350
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P. 290
Opening ........................................................................................................................ .......P.290
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.374
Coping with overheating ....................................................................................P.364, 366
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.344
Active rear wing
*...................................................................................................P.229
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................ P.173
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.173
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.167
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.173
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.173
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .....................................................................................P.157, 163
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.324, Watts: P.380)
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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
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Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.113
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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711-5. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■Items to check before locking the 
vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of 
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure 
of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows are closed before the 
alarm is set.
 No valuables or other personal 
items are left in the vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and 
lock both side doors. The system will 
be set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being on 
to flashing when the system is set.
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deactivate 
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
 Turn the engine switch 
TION ON mode 
start the engine 
(The alarm will be deactivated or 
stopped after a few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type 
alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following 
situations: 
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm 
system.)
●A person inside the  vehicle opens a door, 
the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle 
using a door lock switch.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or 
replaced when the vehicle is locked. 
(  P.361)
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to 
give an alert when an intrusion is 
detected. 
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:
 A locked door or trunk is 
unlocked or opened in any way 
other than using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control or 
mechanical key. (The doors will 
lock again automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stopping the 
alarm system 

1093-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
off.
■If a symbol indicating one or both side 
doors open is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
The hood, one or both side of the doors, or 
trunk are not fully closed. If the vehicle 
reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the 
master warning light flashes and a buzzer 
sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not 
fully closed. Make sure to close hood, both 
side doors and trunk.
■Customization
The time elapsed before the door lock indi-
cator turns off can be changed.
(Customizable features:  P.391)
The following functions can be set or 
canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to 
P.391.
Automatic door locking and 
unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
Speed linked 
door locking 
function
Both side doors are 
automatically locked 
when vehicle speed is 
approximately 12 mph 
(20 km/h) or higher.
Shift position 
linked door lock-
ing function
Both side doors are 
automatically locked 
when the shift position 
is shifted to a position 
other than P.
Shift position 
linked door 
unlocking func-
tionBoth side doors are 
automatically unlocked 
when the shift position 
is shifted to P.
Driver’s door 
linked door 
unlocking func-
tion
Both side doors are 
automatically unlocked 
when driver’s door is 
opened within approxi-
mately 45 seconds 
after turning the engine 
switch 
off.
FunctionOperation 

1724-2. Driving procedures
■When an inspection at your Lexus 
dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indicator 
(green) does not illuminate even when the 
brake hold switch is pressed with the brake 
hold system operating conditions met, the 
system may be malfun ctioning. Have the 
vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
■If “Brake Hold Unavailable” is shown on 
the multi-inform ation display
The brake hold system cannot be used. The 
reason the brake hold system is not avail-
able (the driver’s door opens, the driver’s 
seat belt is unfasten, or the hood or trunk 
opens) is displayed. Use the brake hold sys-
tem when it becomes available.
■Warning message and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to 
indicate a system malfunction or to inform 
the driver of the need for caution. 
(  P.344)
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a 
steep incline exercise caution. The brake 
hold function may not hold the vehicle in 
such a situation.
■When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when 
the gripping ability of the tires has been 
exceeded. Do not use the system when 
stopped on a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed 
for use when parking the vehicle for a 
long period of time. Turning the engine 
switch 
tem is holding the br ake may release the 
brake, which would cause the vehicle to 
move. When operating the engine switch 
set the parking brake and shift the shift 
position to P. 

1804-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Front door opening linked windshield 
wiper stop function
When “AUTO” is selected and the wind-
shield wipers are operatin g, if a front door is 
opened, the operation of the windshield 
wipers will be stopped to prevent anyone 
near the vehicle from being sprayed by 
water from the wipers, provided the vehicle 
is stopped. When the front door is closed, 
wiper operation will resume.
■To protect the windshield wipers
If movement of the windshield wipers is 
largely restricted by a  foreign object such as 
snow, the operation of the windshield wip-
ers may be stopped automatically to pro-
tect the windshield wipe rs. In this case, turn 
the windshield wiper switch off and remove 
the foreign object, and then use the wind-
shield wipers.
■When stopping the engine 
If the windshield wipers are operating when 
the engine 
windshield wipers will  operate in high speed 
operation. After the vehicle is stopped, 
operation will return to normal when the 
engine switch 
IGNITION ON mode 
operation will stop when the driver’s door is 
opened.
■Customization
The rain-sensing oper ation setting can be 
changed. 
(Customizable features:  P.391)When the windshield wipers are not 
being used, they retract to below the 
hood. To enable the windshield wipers 
to be lifted when parking in cold condi-
tions or when replacing a windshield 
wiper insert, change the rest position of 
the windshield wipers to the service 
position using the wiper lever.
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of wind-
shield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate 
unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or 
the windshield is subj ect to vibration in 
“AUTO” mode. Take care that your fin-
gers or anything else do not become 
caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of washer 
fluid
When it is cold, do  not use the washer 
fluid until the windshield becomes warm. 
The fluid may freeze on the windshield 
and cause low visibility. This may lead to 
an accident, resulting in death or serious 
injury.
NOTICE
■When there is no washer fluid spray 
from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may 
be caused if the lever is pulled toward 
you and held continually.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer. 
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other 
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Changing the windshield wiper 
rest position/Lifting the wind-
shield wipers