
2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Pop Up Hood ................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 38
Exhaust gas precautions ............... 42
1-2. Child safety Riding with children........................ 43
Child restraint systems ................. 43
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 54
Lexus Enform Remote .................. 59
Lexus Enform Service Connect 60
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system fe atures (LC500h)
................................................................ 61
Hybrid system precautions  (LC500h) ....................................... 64
1-5. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilize r system 
Alarm...................................................... 71
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.). 722-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights an d indicators.....74
Gauges and meters ....................... 80
Multi-information display ............. 84
Head-up display .............................. 90
Energy monitor/consumption  screen ................................................ 95
3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 102
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the  doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 106
Trunk ................................................... 110
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ............................................ 113
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................ 120
Driving position memory ............ 122
Head restraints ............................... 125
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and  mirrors
Steering wheel ................................ 127
Inside rear view mirror ............... 128
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 129
3-5. Opening and closing the windows Power windows .............................. 132
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and 
indicators
3Before driving 

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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 

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left as they are, this may cause an acci-
dent such as fire. Be sure to have the 
systems of the SRS airbag, seat belt 
pretensioner and Pop Up Hood micro 
gas generator system removed and 
disposed of by a qualified service shop 
or by your Lexus dealer before you 
scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See 
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may 
contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airb ag, seat belt pre-
tensioners, Pop Up Hood system, and 
wireless remote control batteries.
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the infl uence: Never drive 
your vehicle when un der the influence of 
alcohol or drugs that  have impaired your 
ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol 
and certain drugs delay reaction time, 
impair judgment and reduce coordina-
tion, which could lead to an accident that 
could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving:  Always drive defen-
sively. Anticipate mistakes that other 
drivers or pedestrians might make and 
be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full 
attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting con-
trols, talking on a cellular phone or 
reading can result in a collision with 
resulting death or serious injury to you, 
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding chil-
dren’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the 
vehicle, and never allow children to have 
or use the key.
Children may be able  to start the vehicle 
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is 
also a danger that children may injure 
themselves by playing with the windows 
or other features of the vehicle. In addi-
tion, heat build-up or extremely cold 
temperatures inside the vehicle can be 
fatal to children. 

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Information for hybrid vehicles is writ-
ten in brackets next to the information 
for gasoline vehicles
Example
Turn the engine switch
*1 
*2 to IGNITION ON 
mode
*1
*1:LC500
*2: LC500h
Reading this manual
Explains symbols used in this man-
ual
Symbols in this manual
SymbolsMeanings
WARNING:
Explains something that, 
if not obeyed, could 
cause death or serious 
injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that, 
if not obeyed, could 
cause damage to or a 
malfunction in the vehi-
cle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or 
working procedures. Fol-
low the steps in numeri-
cal order.
Symbols in illustrations
SymbolsMeanings
Indicates the action 
(pushing, turning, etc.) 
used to operate switches 
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of 
an operation (e.g. a lid 
opens).
SymbolsMeanings
Indicates the component 
or position being 
explained.
Means  Do not, Do not do 
this , or Do not let this 
happen .
Different writing styles for gaso-
line and hybrid vehicles 

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Pictorial index
■Exterior
Doors .......................................................................................................................... P.106
Locking/unlocking ............................................................................................................ P. 106
Opening/closing the side window ..............................................................................P.132
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................ P.356
Warning messages ........................................................................................................... P.109
Trunk .......................................................................................................................... .. P.110
Opening from inside the cabin ....................................................................................... P.111
Opening from outside ........................................................................................................ P.1 11
Opening by using the mechanical key .................................................................... P.357
Warning messages ........................................................................................................... P.109
Outside rear view mirrors.................................................................................... P.129
Adjusting the mirror angle ..............................................................................................P.129
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ P.130
Driving position memory .................................................................................................P.122
Defogging the mirrors .................................................................................................... P.249
Windshield wipers .................................................................................................. P.178A
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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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■Instrument panel
Engine switch 
Starting the engine 
Emergency stop of the engine 
When the engine 
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.344
Shift lever...........................................................................................................P.155, 16 1
Changing the shift position ...................................................................................P.157, 163
Precautions against towing........................................................................................... P.329
Meters ......................................................................................................................... P.80
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel lights.................................P.80
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.74
When the warning lights come on .............................................................................P.335
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.84
Display ........................................................................................................................ .............. P.84
When the warning messages are displayed.......................................................... P.344
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.168A
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Applying/releasing ........................................................................................................... P.168
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.239
Warning buzzer/message................................................................................ P.338, 345
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.167
Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.173
Headlights/parking lights/tail  lights/daytime running lights ............................P.173
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.178
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.178
Adding washer fluid .........................................................................................................P.2 98
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.345
Emergency flasher switch ...................................................................................P.326
Hood lock release lever ...................................................................................... P.290
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch................................ ...................... P.127
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ....... P.127
Driving position memory .................................................................................................P.122
Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.248
Usage..................................................................................................................................... P.248
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.249
Audio system
*
Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.113
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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