
2655-6. Using the other interior features
5
Interior featuresTo use the coat hook, push it in.Slide the sunshade to open.
NOTICE
■When the power outlet is not in use
To avoid damaging the power outlet, 
close the power outlet lid when the 
power outlet is not in use. Foreign objects 
or liquids that enter the power outlet may 
cause a short circuit.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than 
necessary when the  engine 
Coat hooks
WARNING
■Items that should not be hanged
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard 
or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS 
curtain shield airbags deploy, these items 
may become projectiles, causing death 
or serious injury.
■When the coat hooks are not in use
Store the coat hooks when they are not in 
use.
When entering and exiting the rear seats, 
passengers may hit their heads on the 
coat hooks, resulting in injury.
Sunshade (if equipped) 

2786-1. Maintenance and care
■CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas-
tic) parts (if equipped)
CFRP is used for the scuff plates. When 
cleaning the scuff plates, remove dirt using 
a water-dampened soft  cloth or synthetic 
chamois, and then wipe the surface with a 
dry soft cloth to remove any remaining 
moisture.
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●LC500: Do not splash or spill liquid in 
the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical compo-
nents etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
LC500h: Do not splash or spill liquid 
in the vehicle, such as on the floor, on 
the rear seats, in the hybrid battery 
(traction battery) air vents, and in the 
trunk. ( P.67)
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery, 
electrical components, etc. to mal-
function or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components 
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. 
(  P.28)
An electrical malfunction may cause 
the airbags to deploy or not function 
properly, resulting in death or serious 
injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially 
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. 
The instrument panel may reflect off the 
windshield, obstructing the driver’s view 
and leading to an accident, resulting in 
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of 
detergent, as they may discolor the 
vehicle interior or cause streaks or 
damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or gasoline, 
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and 
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,  such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish 
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or 
other interior part’s painted surface 
may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather sur-
faces
Observe the following precautions to 
avoid damage to and deterioration of 
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather 
surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct 
sunlight for extended periods of time. 
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-
cially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-
tic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather 
surface if the vehicle interior heats up 
significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system 
may be damaged if water comes into 
contact with electrical components such 
as the audio system above or under the 
floor of the vehicle. Water may also 
cause the body to rust. 

3347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the procedure below to restart 
the engine after the system is activated.
1Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or turn it off.
2 Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system 
(LC500)
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage 
when the engine stalls or when an 
airbag inflates upon collision, the 
fuel pump shut off system stops the 
supply of fuel to the engine.
Restarting the engine
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle. 
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the 
ground, the fuel system has been dam-
aged and is in need of repair. Do not 
restart the engine. 

3367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light
■ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronic engine control system;
 The hybrid system (LC500h);
 The electronic throttle control system;
 The electronic automatic transmission control system (LC500); or
 The electronic hybrid transmission control system (LC500h)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(red)
or
(yellow)Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. 

3417-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Hybrid system overheat warning light (warning buzzer)* (LC500h)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag  sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side 
impact sensors (door), side impa ct sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat 
position sensor, driver’s seat  belt buckle switch, front passeng er occupant classification sys-
tem (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicat or light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, 
front passenger’s seat be lt buckle switch, seat belt preten sioners, airbags, interconnecting 
wiring and power sources. ( P.29)
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat  belt reminder and warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front  passenger detection sensor may 
cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not 
sitting in the seat.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off af ter several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
■Electric power steering system  warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily drops, the 
electric power steering syst em warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may 
sound.
■Tire pressure warning light
When a malfunction occurs in the tire pressure warning system, the tire pressure warning 
light blinks to warn the driver . However, if the warning light  blinks for 1 minute, and then 
remains illuminated, making it  difficult to determine whether the warning light is blinking, 
turn the engine switch 
check if the warning light blinks.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire pres-
sure warning reset switch will not turn  off the tire pressure warning light.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
This light may be displayed when driving under severe operating condi-
tions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and the hybrid system. ( P.366) 

405
9
9
For owners
For owners
9-1. For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................ 406
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French)....... 406
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French)....... 408
Headlight aim instructions for  Canadian owners  (in French)
......................................................... 414 

4089-1. For owners
■Emplacement des coussins gonflables SRS
Coussins gonflables SRS avant
Coussin gonflable SRS du conducteur/coussin gonflable SRS du passager 
avant
Peuvent aider à protéger la tête et la poitrine du conducteur et du passager 
avant contre les impacts avec des composants intérieurs
Coussins gonflables SRS de protection des genoux
Peuvent aider à protéger le co nducteur et le passager avant
Coussins gonflables SRS latéraux et en rideau
Coussins gonflables SRS latéraux
Peuvent aider à protéger le torse des occupants des sièges avant
Coussins gonflables SRS en rideau
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation  of SRS airbag instructions extracted 
from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more deta iled SRS airbag instructions in English.
Système de coussins gonflables SRS
A
B
C
D 

420Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A
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
B
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