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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
.......................................................... 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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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 277
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .. 283
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
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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.
3246-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■LED lights
The following lights consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the
light replaced.
●Headlights
●Parking lights and daytime running lights
●Front side marker lights
●Front turn signal lights
●Cornering lights
●Side turn signal lights
●Tail lights
●Stop lights
●Rear side marker lights
●Rear turn signal lights
●Back-up lights
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
■Condensation build-up on the inside of
the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the
inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water ha ve built up on the
inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
Light bulbs
If any lights burn out, have it
replaced by your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■Handling lights
Do not touch the lights while they are on
or immediately after they have been
turned off. Doing so may result in burns.
420Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
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A/C ................................................................... 248Air conditioning filter .................................316
Automatic air conditioning system ... 248
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 253
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................231 Function ............................................................ 231
Warning light ............................................... 336
Active rear wing........................................... 229
Adaptive Variable Suspension System232
Airbags ............................................................... 28 Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 33
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 33
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 38
General airbag precautions ................... 33
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions ............................ 33
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 33
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ...................................... 336
Air conditioning filter ...................................316
Air conditioning system ............................ 248 Air conditioning filter .................................316
Automatic air conditioning system ... 248
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 253
Alarm ..................................................................... 71 Alarm .................................................................... 71
Warning buzzer ......................................... 335
Anchor brackets ..................................... 44, 52
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) ................................................... 113 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................231
Function ............................................................231
Warning light ...............................................336
Approach warning...................................... 209
Automatic headlight leveling system .... 174
Automatic High Beam ................................ 176
Automatic light control system................ 173
Automatic transmission ............................. 155 M mode ........................................................... 160
Paddle shift switches ...................... 159, 160
Snow mode.................................................... 159
Auxiliary net................................................... 260
Average fuel economy................................. 85
Average vehicle speed ................................ 85
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Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 324
Battery (12-volt battery) ........................... 299 Battery checking ........................................299
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....357
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................238
Replacing ........................................................ 361
Warning light ...............................................335
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 64
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 220 Blind Spot Monitor function ................. 223
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ....... 226
Brake Brake hold ........................................................ 171
Fluid...................................................................378
Parking brake ............................................... 168
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Warning light .................................. 335, 339
Warning message .....................................345
Brake assist ......................................................231
Break-in tips..................................................... 137
Brightness control Instrument panel light control.................83
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 220 Blind Spot Monitor function ................. 223
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Refueling ..........................................................182
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 80
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 334
Fuses ...................................................................319
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Garage door opener ................................. 266
Gauges ............................................................... 80
Glove box ....................................................... 260
Glove box light ............................................. 260
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 262
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Headlights ........................................................ 173 Automatic High Beam system.............. 176
Light switch ..................................................... 173
Replacing light bulbs................................ 324
Headlights aim .............................................. 323
Head restraints ...............................................125
Head-up display.............................................. 90
Heated steering wheel .. ............................ 255
Heaters Air conditioning system.......................... 248
Heated steering wheel............................ 255
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 249
Seat heaters .................................................. 255
High-voltage components ......................... 64
Hill-start assist control ............................... 232
Hood ................................................................. 290 Open ...............................................................290
Pop Up Hood ................................................ 36
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 262
Coat hooks ................................................... 265
Grocery bag hooks ................................. 262
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn .................................................................... 127
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location............................................................. 64
Specification ................................................. 374
Warning message........................................ 67 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
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Hybrid system .................................................... 61 Emergency shut off system...................... 67
Energy monitor/consumption screen95
EV drive mode............................................. 153
High voltage components ....................... 64
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 94
Hybrid system precautions...................... 64
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................236
If the hybrid system will not start ........352
Overheating ................................................. 367
Power (ignition) switch ............................ 149
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 149
Vehicle proximity noti fication system. 63
Hybrid System Indicator.............................. 94
Hybrid transmission....................................... 161 M mode ........................................................... 166
Paddle shift switches .......................165, 166
Snow mode.................................................... 165
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I/M test ............................................................ 287
IdentificationEngine.............................................................. 372
Vehicle ............................................................ 372
Ignition switch (engine switch).................146 Auto power off function........................... 149
Changing the engine switch modes . 148
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................326
Starting the engine ..................................... 146
Ignition switch (power switch) .................149
Auto power off function........................... 152
Changing the power switch modes . 152
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................326
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 149
Illuminated entry system ........................... 258
Immobilizer system........................................ 69
Indicators ............................................................76