
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 

6
Please note that this manual applies to 
all models and explains all equipment, 
including options. Therefore, you may 
find some explanations for equipment 
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this man-
ual are current at the time of printing. 
However, because of the Lexus policy 
of continual product improvement, we 
reserve the right to make changes at 
any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehi-
cle shown in the illustrations may differ 
from your vehicle in terms of color and 
equipment.
Approximately five hours after the 
engine 
you may hear sound coming from 
under the vehicle for several minutes. 
This is the sound of a fuel evaporation 
leakage check and, it does not indicate 
a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare 
parts and accessories for Lexus vehi-
cles are currently available in the mar-
ket. You should know that Toyota does  not warrant these products and is not 
responsible for their performance, 
repair, or replacement, or for any dam-
age they may cause to, or adverse 
effect they may have on, your Lexus 
vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified 
with non-genuine Lexus products. 
Modification with non-genuine Lexus 
products could affect its performance, 
safety or durability, and may even vio-
late governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance 
problems resulting from the modifica-
tion may not be covered under war-
ranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way 
radio system in your vehicle could 
affect electronic systems such as:
Hybrid system
 Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
 Lexus Safety System +
 Anti-lock brake system
 Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
agement
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus 
dealer for precautionary measures or 
special instructions regarding installa-
tion of a mobile two-way radio system.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after 
turning off the engine 
Accessories, spare parts and 
modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way 
radio system 

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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221-1. For safe use
1-1.For safe use
Use only floor mats designed specifi-
cally for vehicles of the same model 
and model year as your vehicle. Fix 
them securely in place onto the carpet.
1Insert the retaining hooks (clips) 
into the floor mat eyelets.
2 Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor 
mats in place.
Always align the   marks  .
The shape of the reta ining hooks (clips) 
may differ from that shown in the illustra-
tion.
Before driving
Observe the following before start-
ing off in the vehicle to ensure 
safety of driving.
Installing floor mats
A
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s 
floor mat to slip, poss ibly interfering with 
the pedals while driv ing. An unexpect-
edly high speed may result or it may 
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This 
could lead to an accident, resulting in 
death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for 
other models or different model year 
vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genu-
ine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the 
driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely 
using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on 
top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-
side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely 
fixed in the correct place with all the 
provided retaining  hooks (clips). Be 
especially careful to perform this 
check after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine 
stopped and the shift position in P, fully 
depress each pedal to the floor to 
make sure it does not interfere with the 
floor mat. 

421-1. For safe use
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human 
body is included in exhaust gases if 
inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon 
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and 
odorless. Observe the following precau-
tions. 
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases 
enter the vehicle and may lead to an 
accident caused by light-headedness, or 
may lead to death or a serious health 
hazard.
■Important points while driving
●Keep the trunk lid closed.
●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-
cle even when the trunk lid is closed, 
open the windows and have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as 
soon as possible.
■When parking
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated 
area or a closed area, such as a 
garage, stop the engine 
●Do not leave the vehicle with the 
engine running 
If such a situation cannot be avoided, 
park the vehicle in an open space and 
ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter 
the vehicle interior.
●Do not leave the engine running 
with snow build-up, or where it is 
snowing. If snowbanks build up around 
the vehicle while the engine is running 
gases may collect and enter the vehi-
cle.
■Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked 
periodically. If there is a hole or crack 
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint 
or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to 
have the vehicle inspected and repaired 
by your Lexus dealer. 

711-5. Theft deterrent system
1
For safety and security
■Items to check before locking the 
vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of 
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure 
of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows are closed before the 
alarm is set.
 No valuables or other personal 
items are left in the vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and 
lock both side doors. The system will 
be set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being on 
to flashing when the system is set.
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deactivate 
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
 Turn the engine switch 
TION ON mode 
start the engine 
(The alarm will be deactivated or 
stopped after a few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type 
alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following 
situations: 
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm 
system.)
●A person inside the  vehicle opens a door, 
the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle 
using a door lock switch.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or 
replaced when the vehicle is locked. 
(  P.361)
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to 
give an alert when an intrusion is 
detected. 
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:
 A locked door or trunk is 
unlocked or opened in any way 
other than using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control or 
mechanical key. (The doors will 
lock again automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stopping the 
alarm system 

752-1. Instrument cluster
2
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) 

772-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
*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 
after a few seconds. There may be a 
malfunction in a syst em if a light does 
not come on, or turn  off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor- mation display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the sys-tem is operating.
*4: The light comes on when the system is  turned off.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations: 
When the engine switch 
is turned to IGNITION ON mode 
turned on. 
When the BSM main switch is turned 
on while the engine switch 
If the system is func tioning correctly, the 
BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors will turn off after a few seconds. 
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators do not illuminate or do not turn 
off, there may be a  malfunction in the 
system. 
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected 
by your Lexus dealer.
(if equipped)
“READY” indicator ( P.149)
Low outside temperature 
indicator
*2, 8 (  P.80)
(if equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator Light*1 
(  P.78)
(if equipped)
EV indicator ( P.62)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator 
( P.168)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator 
( P.168)
Snow mode indicator 
(  P.159, 165)
(if equipped)
EV drive mode indicator 
( P.153)
“Normal” indicator
*2 
(  P.213)
“Eco” indicator
*2 (  P.213)
“Sport S” indicator
*2 
(  P.213)
“Sport S+” indicator
*2 
(  P.213)
“Comfort” indicator
*2 
(  P.213)
“Custom” indicator
*2 
(  P.213)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” 
indicator
*7 ( P.38)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” 
indicator
*7 ( P.38)