
3357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
The brake fluid level is low; or
The brake system is malfunctioning
This light also comes on when the pa rking brake is not released. If the
light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is oper-
ating normally.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Indicates that the brake pads are worn out (only the right-side pads
can be detected)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.

3487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunction”
• “Shift system malfunction”
• “P switch malfunction”
• “Shift system unavailable”
●If any of the following messages is shown on the multi-information di splay, it may indicate
a malfunction in a system or part. Immediatel y have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction” (LC500h)
•“Check Engine”
•“Hybrid Battery System Malfunction” (LC500h)
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Hybrid system stopped” (LC500h)
• “Engine stopped”(LC500h)
●If any of the following messages is shown on the multi-information di splay, it may indicate
a malfunction. Immediately stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
●If “Aux Battery Low” is shown, observe the following. (LC500h)
• If the message disappears in a few minutes*
Keep the hybrid system operating for more than approximately 15 minutes to charge the
12-volt battery.
• If the message does not disappear Refer to “If the 12-volt battery is discharged” ( P.357) to start the hybrid system
*: It is displayed for approximately 6 seconds.
●If “Battery low” is shown, the 12-volt battery charge is insufficient. Recharge or replace the
12-volt battery.
●If “Maintenance Required for Traction battery Cooling Parts” is shown, the filters may be
clogged, the air intake vents may be blocked, or there may be a gap in the duct. There-
fore, perform the following correction procedure. (LC500h)
• If the air intake vents and filters of the hybrid battery (traction battery) are dirty, perform the procedure on P.279 to clean them.
• If the warning message is shown when the air intake vents and filters of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) are not dirty, have th e vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If a message that indicates the need fo r visiting your Lexus dealer is shown
The system or part shown on the multi-information display is malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard du e to being in a noisy location or audio sound.
NOTICE
■While the engine oil level warning message is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.

4038-3. Items to initialize
8
Vehicle specifications
8-3.Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being re connected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle:
List of the items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires.
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed by changing tire size.
(When there are multiple speci-
fied pressures)
• After registering the ID codes.
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when changing
traveling speed.
P.306
Power windows• When functioning abnormallyP.132
Lexus parking assist monitor
• The steering wheel has been moved while the 12-volt battery
was being reinstalled.
• 12-volt battery power is low.Refer to “NAV- IGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Message indicating maintenance is
required• After the maintenance is per- formedP.283
Oil maintenance (LC500h)• After the maintenance is per-formedP.295

Alphabetical index423
If the engine will not start .........................351
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 352
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 326
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............146
Ignition switch (power switch) ..............149
Overheating.....................................364, 366
Power switch .................................................149
Engine coolant.............................................. 296 Capacity ......................................................... 376
Checking ....................................................... 296
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 238
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 80
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 69
Engine oil ........................................................ 293 Capacity ......................................................... 374
Checking ....................................................... 293
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 238
Warning light ...............................................335
Warning message..................................... 347
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 295
Engine oil temperature gauge .................. 80
Engine switch (power switch) ........146, 149 Auto power off function ................ 149, 152
Changing the engine switch (power
switch) modes................................. 148, 152
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 326
Starting the engine (hybrid system) 146,
149
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 232 Function .......................................................... 232
Warning light ............................................... 336
EV drive mode................................................153
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
EV indicator ...................................................... 62
F
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 262
Flat tire ............................................................. 350 Tire pressure warning system .............303 Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid
Automatic transmission .......................... 377
Brake ................................................................378
Hybrid transmission.................................. 377
Washer .......................................................... 298
Footwell light ................................................. 258
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 38
Front seats ........................................................120 Adjustment ..................................................... 120
Cleaning ......................................................... 277
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ......................... 122
Head restraints............................................. 125
Jam protection function ............................. 121
Memory recall function.............................123
Seat heaters ..................................................255
Seat position memory ............................... 122
Seat ventilators ............................................255
Front side marker light ................................ 173 Light switch .....................................................173
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 324
Front turn signal lights ................................. 167 Replacing light bulbs ................................ 324
Turn signal lever ...........................................167
Fuel ......................................................................182 Capacity ......................................................... 373
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 80
Fuel pump shut off system.....................334
Information ..................................................... 381
Refueling.......................................................... 182
Type .................................................................. 373
Warning light ...............................................339
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumpt ion after refueling
.............................................................................85
Average fuel economy ..............................85
Current fuel consumption ........................85
Fuel filler door .................................................182 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................354

426Alphabetical index
Vanity lights .................................................. 264
Wattage......................................................... 380
Welcome light illumination control .... 174
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......................196 Operation........................................................196
Warning messages .................................. 202
Lock steering column ........................147, 150
Low profile tire.............................................. 302
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .................288
General maintenance ............................. 284
Maintenance data...................................... 372
Maintenance requirements .................. 283
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 336
Master warning light .................................. 340
Meter Changing the display ................................. 83
Head-up display ........................................... 90
Indicators .......................................................... 76
Instrument panel light control ................ 83
Meters ................................................................80
Multi-information display .......................... 84
Operating the meter control switches85
Settings ..............................................................88
Warning lights ............................................. 335
Warning message..................................... 344
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 253
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror..............................128
Outside rear view mirror defoggers249
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 129
Vanity mirrors.............................................. 264
Multi-information display ............................ 84 Audio system-linked ...................................88
Drive information ..........................................85
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................................. 203
Eco Driving Indicator ................................. 78
Energy monitor.............................................. 96
Gear positions ............................................... 86 G-force .............................................................. 87
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 78
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 199
Navigation system-linked........................ 88
Rear wing position ...................................... 88
Settings.............................................................. 88
Switching the display...................................85
Tire pressure ............................................... 303
Warning message ..................................... 344N
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
Odometer ......................................................... 80
Oil
Differential oil ....... ................................. .......378
Engine oil........................................................ 374
Opener Fuel filler door ............................................... 182
Hood ............................................................... 290
Trunk ..................................................................... 111
Outside door handle lig hts...................... 258
Outside rear view mirrors .........................129 Adjustment ......................................................129
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................220
Folding.............................................................. 130
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 130
Mirror position memory ........................... 122
Outside rear view mirror defoggers249
Outside temperature.................................... 80
Overheating .......................................364, 366
P
Paddle shift switches ..... 159, 160, 165, 166
Panic mode ..................................................... 104
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ............................................................... 214
Parking brake................................................. 168

Alphabetical index431
Pre-collision braking................................. 189
Seat belt reminder..................................... 339
Warning label .................................................. 64
Warning lights............................................... 335 ABS .................................................................. 336
Brake hold operated indicator ...........338
Brake Override System .........................338
Brake system ...................................335, 339
Charging system ....................................... 335
Electric power steering .......................... 336
High coolant temperature ....................340
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)................. 337
Low engine oil pressure.........................335
Low fuel level ............................................... 339
Malfunction indicator lamp................... 336
Master warning light ................................340
Parking brake indicator ..........................338
Pre-collision system ................................. 337
Seat belt reminder light .......................... 339
Slip indicator ................................................ 337
SRS.................................................................... 336
Tire pressure ................................................340
Warning messages ..................................... 344
Warning reflector storag e belt.............. 262
Washer ..............................................................178 Checking .......................................................298
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 238
Switch ................................................................178
Washing and waxing...................................274
Weight Cargo capacity............................................. 144
Load limits ....................................................... 144
Weight ............................................................ 372
Wheels ...............................................................315 Replacing wheels.......................................309
Size.................................................................... 379
Window lock switch .....................................133
Windows ...........................................................132 Power windows............................................ 132
Rear window defogger .......................... 249
Washer .............................................................178 Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 253
Windshield wipers ........................................178
Position............................................................. 180
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 178
Winter driving tips....................................... 238
Wireless remote control ........................... 104 Battery-Saving Function............................ 115
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 104
Replacing the battery ................................ 318
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
· Audio/video system
· Navigation system
· Lexus parking assist monitor
· Lexus Enform

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.290)
Trunk opener ( P.111)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.183)
Fuel filler door ( P.183)
Hood lock release lever ( P.290)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.379)
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)LC50021.7 gal. (82.0 L, 18.0 Imp.gal.)
LC500h22.2 gal. (84.0 L, 18.5 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.373
Cold tire inflation
pressureP.379
Engine oil capacity (Drain and
refill reference)P.374
Engine oil typeP.374,
375
A
B
C
D
E
F