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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety 
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status 
information and 
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine 
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance 
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt, 
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian 
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically 

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
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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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752-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch 
IGNITION ON mode 
indicate that a system check is being 
performed. They will turn off after the 
engine 
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1 
(  P.335)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1 
(  P.335)
Charging system warning 
light
*2 (  P.335)
Low engine oil pressure 
warning light
*2 (  P.335)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1 
(  P.336)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1 
(  P.336)
SRS warning light
*1 
(  P.336)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.336)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.336)
(red)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 ( P.336)
(yellow)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 ( P.336)
PCS warning light
*1, 3 
(  P.337)
(orange)
LKA indicator*2 ( P.337)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.337)
Brake Override System 
warning light 
(  P.338)/Drive-Start Con-
trol warning light
*2 (  P.338)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*1, 3 (  P.338)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*3 
(  P.338)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*3 
(  P.338)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1 
(  P.339)
Low fuel level warning light 
(  P.339)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt  reminder light 
(  P.339)
Rear passengers’  seat belt 
reminder lights
*4 (  P.340)
Master warning light
*1 
(  P.340)
Tire pressure warning light
*1, 3 
(  P.340)
High coolant temperature 
warning light
*2 (  P.340)
(if equipped)
Hybrid system overheat 
warning light
*2( P.341) 

862-1. Instrument cluster
Up to 2 of the following items can be 
selected.
Items displayed can be switched by 
pressing   or   of the meter con-
trol switches to select   and pressing  or  .
 Current fuel consumption
*1
Displays the current rate of fuel consump-
tion
Average fuel economy (after 
reset
*2/after start/after refuel)*1
Displays the average fuel consumption 
since the function was reset, the engine 
cle was refueled, respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
Average speed (after reset*2/after 
start)
*1
Displays the average vehicle speed since 
the function was reset and the engine 
 Elapsed time (after reset*2/after 
start)
*1
Displays the elapsed time since the func-
tion was reset and th e engine 
 Distance (range/after start)*1
Displays the estimated maximum distance 
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel 
remaining and the distance driven after the 
engine 
respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your 
average fuel consumption. As a result, 
the actual distance that can be driven  may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is  added to the tank, the display may not be 
updated. 
When refueling, turn the engine switch 
eled without turning the engine switch 
be updated.
*1: Displayed when the it em is set in “Drive 
Info 1” and “Drive Info 2”.
*2: The function can be reset by pressing  “OK” of the meter control switches for 
longer than 1 second when the item to 
reset is displayed. 
If there is more than one item that can 
be reset, the item selection screen will 
appear.
■Eco Driving Indicator/engine oil 
temperature gauge (LC500)
 P.78, 80
■Hybrid System Indicator/motor 
power display (LC500h)
 P.78
■Energy monitor (LC500h)
 P.95
■Tire pressure
 P.303
■Gear positions
Displays the current shift range or gear 
position when the shift position is in D 
or M.
■Units
The units of measure used can be 
changed while driving.
Unlike the units sett ing performed on the 
settings display, th e units setting per-
formed on the drive information menu can  

2384-6. Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to 
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant (LC500h)
•Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect 
the condition of the 12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four 
snow tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size 
and the same brand.
Perform the following according to the 
driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a window 
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour 
warm water over the frozen area to 
melt the ice. Wipe away the water 
immediately to prevent it from 
freezing.
 When the outside door handle is 
frozen, unlock the doors using the 
wireless remote control. If the out-
side door handles remain retracted 
and do not move even if the doors 
are unlocked using the wireless 
remote control, pour warm water 
over the frozen area to melt the ice 
and wipe away the water immedi-
ately to prevent it from freezing. The 
outside door handle may not retract 
due to ice, however, the outside 
door handle will return to the nor-
mal position after the ice melts.
 To ensure proper operation of the 
climate control system fan, remove 
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving 
the vehicle in winter. Always drive 
the vehicle in a manner appropriate 
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to 
reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure to do so may result in a loss of 
vehicle control and cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air 
pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 
km/h), regardless of the type of snow 
tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some 
wheels.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains
Do not fit tire chains. Tire chains may 
damage the vehicle body and suspen-
sion, and adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow 
tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire 
retailers. 
This is because the removal and attach-
ment of snow tires affects the operation 
of the tire pressure warning valves and 
transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle 

2896-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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.297)
Tire inflation 
pressure 
( P.313)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid 
( P.298)
• 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.297)
■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. 

3136-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
The recommended cold tire inflation 
pressure and tire size are displayed on 
the tire and loading information label. 
(P.379)
Tire valve
WARNING
■When installing the tire
Failure to follow these precautions could 
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the 
tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious 
injury.
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel 
bolts or wheel nuts. 
Oil and grease may cause the wheel 
nuts to be excessively tightened, lead-
ing to bolt or disc wheel damage. In 
addition, the oil or grease can cause 
the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel 
may fall off, causing a serious accident. 
Remove any oil or grease from the 
wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
●Have the wheel nuts tightened with a 
torque wrench to 103.3 ft•lbf (140 
N•m, 14.3 kgf•m) soon as possible 
after changing wheels.
●Do not attach a heavily damaged 
wheel ornament, as it may fly off the 
wheel while the vehicle is moving.
●When installing a tire, only use wheel 
nuts that have been specifically 
designed for that wheel.
●If there are any cracks or deformations 
in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt 
holes of the wheel, have the vehicle 
inspected by your  Lexus dealer.
■After using the tools
Before driving, make sure all the tools are 
stored securely in place. Failure to do so 
may cause injury in case of a collision or 
sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing tires, wheels, 
tire pressure warning valves, trans-
mitters and tire valve caps
 P.306
Tire inflation pressure
Checking the specified tire infla-
tion pressure
Inspection and adjustment pro-
cedure
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