
1914-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■Enabling/disabling the pre-colli-
sion system
The pre-collision system can be 
enabled/disabled on   ( P.84) of 
the multi-information display.
The system is automatically enabled each 
time the engine switch  
turned to IGNITION ON mode 
If the system is disabled, the PCS warn-
ing light will turn on and a message will 
be displayed on the multi-information 
display.
■Changing the pre-collision warn-
ing timing
The pre-collision warning timing can 
be changed on   ( P.84) of the 
multi-information display.
The operation timing  setting is retained 
when the engine switch 
turned off.
1 Far
The warning will begin to operate earlier 
than with the default timing.
2Middle
This is the default setting.
WARNING
●When inspecting the vehicle using a 
drum tester such as a chassis dyna-
mometer or speedometer tester, or 
when using an on vehicle wheel bal-
ancer
●When a strong impact is applied to the 
front bumper or front grille, due to an 
accident or other reasons
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a sta-
ble manner, such as when the vehicle 
has been in an accident or is malfunc-
tioning
●When the vehicle is driven in a sporty 
manner or off-road
●When the tires are not properly 
inflated
●When the tires are very worn
●When tires of a size other than speci-
fied are installed
●When tire chains are installed
●When a compact spare tire or an 
emergency tire puncture repair kit is 
used
●If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may 
obstruct the radar sensor or camera 
sensor is temporarily installed to the 
vehicle
Changing settings of the pre-col-
lision system 

1954-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
• The vehicle is wobbling.
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or camera sensor is  misaligned
●In some situations such as the following, 
sufficient braking force may not be 
obtained, preventing the system from 
performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to 
their full extent, such as when the brake 
parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, 
or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained  (brakes or tires are excessively worn, 
improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a  gravel road or other slippery surface
●Some pedestrians such as the following 
may not be detected by the radar sensor 
and camera sensor, preventing the sys-
tem from operating properly:
• Pedestrians shorter than approximately  3.2 ft. (1 m) or tall er than approximately 
6.5 ft. (2 m)
• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing  (a rain coat, long skirt, etc.), making their 
silhouette obscure
• Pedestrians who are carrying large bag- gage, holding an umbrella, etc., hiding 
part of their body
• Pedestrians who are bending forward or  squatting
• Pedestrians who are pushing a stroller,  wheelchair, bicycle or other vehicle
• Groups of pedestrians which are close 
together
• Pedestrians who are wearing white and  look extremely bright
• Pedestrians in the dark, such as at night  or while in a tunnel
• Pedestrians whose clothing appears to 
be nearly the same co lor or brightness as 
their surroundings
• Pedestrians near walls , fences, guardrails, 
or large objects
• Pedestrians who are on a metal object  (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.) on the 
road
• Pedestrians who are walking fast
• Pedestrians who are changing speed  abruptly • Pedestrians running out from behind a 
vehicle or a large object
• Pedestrians who are extremely close to 
the side of the vehicle (outside rear view 
mirror, etc.)
■If the PCS warning light flashes or illumi-
nates and a warning message is dis-
played on the multi-information display
The pre-collision system  may be temporar-
ily unavailable or there may be a malfunc-
tion in the system.
●In the following situations, the warning 
light will turn off, the message will disap-
pear and the system will become opera-
tional when normal operating conditions 
return:
• When the radar sensor or camera sensor 
or the area around either sensor is hot, 
such as in the sun
• When the radar sensor or camera sensor 
or the area around either sensor is cold, 
such as in an extremely cold environment
• When a front sensor is dirty or covered 
with snow, etc.
• When the part of the windshield in front  of the camera sensor is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation or ice (Defog-
ging the windshield:  P.249)
• If the camera sensor is obstructed, such 
as when the hood is open or a sticker is 
attached to the windshield near the cam-
era sensor
●If the PCS warning light  continues to flash 
or remains illuminated or the warning 
message does not disappear even 
though the vehicle has returned to nor-
mal, the system may  be malfunctioning. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus 
dealer immediately.
■If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P.233), the pre-col-
lision brake assist and pre-collision brak-
ing functions are also disabled.
●The PCS warning light will turn on and 
“VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake 
System Unavailable” will be displayed on 
the multi-information display. 

1984-5. Using the driving support systems
Press the LKA switch to turn the LKA 
system on.
The LKA indicator illuminates and a mes-
sage is displayed on the multi-information 
display.
Press the LKA switch again to turn the 
LKA system off.
When the LKA system is turned on or off, 
operation of the LKA system continues in 
the same condition the next time the 
engine 
WARNING
■Before using LKA system
Do not rely solely upon the LKA system. 
The LKA system does not automatically 
drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of 
attention that must be paid to the area in 
front of the vehicle. The driver must 
always assume full responsibility for driv-
ing safely by paying careful attention to 
the surrounding conditions and operat-
ing the steering wheel to correct the path 
of the vehicle. Also, the driver must take 
adequate breaks when fatigued, such as 
from driving for a long period of time.
Failure to perform appropriate driving 
operations and pay careful attention may 
lead to an accident,  resulting in death or 
serious injury.
■To avoid operating LKA system by 
mistake
When not using the LKA system, use the 
LKA switch to turn the system off.
■Situations unsuitable for LKA system
Do not use the LKA system in the follow-
ing situations. 
The system may not operate properly 
and lead to an accident, resulting in 
death or serious injury.
●A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are 
equipped.
●When the tires have been excessively 
worn, or when the tire inflation pres-
sure is low.
●Tires which differ by structure, manu-
facturer, brand or tread pattern are 
used.
●Objects or patterns  that could be mis-
taken for white (yellow) lines are pres-
ent on the side of th e road (guardrails, 
curbs, reflective poles, etc.).
●Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered 
road.
●White (yellow) lines are difficult to see 
due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.
●Asphalt repair marks, white (yellow) 
line marks, etc. are present due to road 
repair.
●Vehicle is driven in  a temporary lane or 
restricted lane due to construction 
work.
●Vehicle is driven on a road surface 
which is slippery due to rainy weather, 
fallen snow, freezing, etc.
●Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes other 
than on highways and freeways.
●Vehicle is driven in a construction 
zone.
■Preventing LKA system malfunctions 
and operations performed by mistake
●Do not modify the headlights or place 
stickers, etc. on the surface of the 
lights.
●Do not modify the suspension etc. If 
the suspension etc. needs to be 
replaced, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not install or place anything on the 
hood or grille. Also, do not install a 
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, 
etc.).
●If your windshield  needs repairs, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
Turning LKA system on 

2354-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively 
when
●The limits of tire gripping performance 
have been exceeded (such as exces-
sively worn tires on a snow covered 
road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving 
at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■Stopping distance when the ABS is 
operating may exceed that of normal 
conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the 
vehicle’s stopping di stance. Always main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle in 
front of you, especially in the following 
situations:
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-
covered roads
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes 
or uneven surfaces
■TRAC/VSC may not operate effec-
tively when
Directional control and power may not 
be achievable while driving on slippery 
road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC 
system is operating. 
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions 
where stability and power may be lost.
■Hill- start assist control does not 
operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist 
control. Hill-start assist control may 
not operate effectively on steep 
inclines and roads covered with ice.
●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start 
assist control is not intended to hold 
the vehicle stationary for an extended 
period of time. Do not attempt to use 
hill-start assist control to hold the vehi-
cle on an incline, as doing so may lead 
to an accident.
■When the TRAC/VSC/ABS is acti-
vated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always 
drive carefully. Reckless driving may 
cause an accident. Exercise particular 
care when the indicator light flashes.
■When the TRAC/VSC systems are 
turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed 
appropriate to the road conditions. As 
these are the systems to help ensure 
vehicle stability and driving force, do not 
turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless 
necessary.
■Secondary Collision Brake
Do not overly rely on the Secondary Col-
lision Brake. This system is designed to 
help reduce the possibility of further 
damage due to a secondary collision, 
however, that effect changes according 
to various conditions. Overly relying on 
the system may result in death or serious 
injury.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all ti res are of the speci-
fied size, brand, tread pattern and total 
load capacity. In addition, make sure that 
the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will 
not function correctly if different tires are 
installed on the vehicle. 
Contact your Lexus dealer for further 
information when replacing tires or 
wheels.
■Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or 
modifying the suspensi on will affect the 
driving assist systems, and may cause a 
system to malfunction. 

2374-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a 
constant speed. Before stopping at a 
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of 
time to release the accelerator and 
gently apply the brakes. A greater 
amount of electrical energy can be 
regenerated when slowing down.
Use the air conditioning only when 
necessary. Doing so can help reduce 
excessive gasoline consumption. 
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated 
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce 
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as 
well. 
In winter: Because the gasoline engine 
will not automatically cut out until it and 
the interior of the vehicle are warm, it 
will consume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding over-
use of the heater.
Make sure to check the tire inflation 
pressure frequently. Improper tire infla-
tion pressure can cause poor fuel 
economy. 
Also, as snow tires can cause large 
amounts of friction, their use on dry 
roads can lead to poor fuel economy. 
Use tires that are appropriate for the 
season. Carrying heavy luggage will lead to 
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying 
unnecessary luggage.
 Installing a large 
roof rack will also cause poor fuel 
economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts up and 
cuts out automatically when cold, 
warming up the engine is unnecessary. 
Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeat-
edly warm up, which can lead to excess 
fuel consumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driving 

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6
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 

2866-2. Maintenance
Parking brake
• Move smoothly?
•When parked on a slope and the park-
ing brake is on, is the 
vehicle securely 
stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should  not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate 
smoothly?
• Does the steering  wheel have the cor-
rect amount of free 
play?
•There should not be  any strange sounds 
coming from the 
steering wheel.
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood
•Does the engine hood lock system 
work properly?
Fluid leaks
•There should not be any signs of fluid 
leakage after the 
vehicle has been 
parked.
ItemsCheck points
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not  be damaged or 
excessively worn.
• Have the tires been  rotated according to 
the maintenance 
schedule?
• The wheel nuts  should not be loose.
Windshield wip-
ers
• The wiper blades should not show any 
signs of cracking, 
splitting, wear, con-
tamination or defor-
mation.
• The wiper blades  should clear the 
windshield without 
streaking or skip-
ping.
ItemsCheck points 

2896-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
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.