
3186-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Tire pressure gauge
1 Remove the tire valve cap.
2 Press the tip of the tire pressure 
gauge onto the tire valve.
3 Read the pressure using the gauge 
gradations.
4 If the tire inflation pressure is not at 
the recommended level, adjust the 
pressure.
If you add too much air, press the 
center of the valve to deflate.
5 After completing the tire inflation 
pressure measurem ent and adjust-
ment, apply soapy water to the 
valve and check for leakage.
6 Put the tire valve cap back on.
■Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire  inflation pressure 
every two weeks, or at least once a month.
Do not forget to check the spare.
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure
Driving with incorrect ti re inflation pressure 
may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel economy
●Reduced driving comfort and poor han-
dling
●Reduced tire life due to wear
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drivetrain
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it 
checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Instructions for checking tire inflation 
pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, 
observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at 
least 3 hours or has not been driven for  more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an 
accurate cold tire inflation pressure read-
ing.
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.
It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly 
inflated based only on its appearance.
●It is normal for the ti
re inflation pressure 
to be higher after driving as heat is gen-
erated in the tire. Do not reduce tire infla-
tion pressure after driving.
●Never exceed the vehicle capacity 
weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should 
be placed so that the vehicle is balanced.
B
WARNING
■Proper inflation is critical to save tire 
performance
Keep your tires properly inflated. 
If the tires are not properly inflated, the 
following conditions may occur which 
could lead to an accident resulting in 
death or serious injury:
●Excessive wear
●Uneven wear
●Poor handling
●Possibility of blowouts resulting from 
overheated tires
●Air leaking from between tire and 
wheel
●Wheel deformation  and/or tire dam-
age
●Greater possibility  of tire damage 
while driving (due to road hazards, 
expansion joints, sharp edges in the 
road, etc.) 

3457-2. 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-
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
This light may be displayed when dr iving under severe operating condi-
tions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place. 
Handling method. ( P.371) 

3477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
WARNING
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and 
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended  by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehi-
cle placard or tire inflation pr essure label (tire and load info rmation label). (If your vehicle 
has tires of a different size th an the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation 
pressure label [tire and load  information label], you should  determine the proper tire 
inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has  been equipped with a tire pressure monitor-
ing system (TPMS-tire pressure  warning system) that illuminates a low tire pressure tell-
tale (tire pressure warning light) when one or  more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressu re telltale (tire pressure warning light) illu-
minates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the 
proper pressure. Driving on a si gnificantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat 
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation al so reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, 
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a substitute for proper 
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s respon sibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even 
if under-inflation has not reac hed the level to trigger illumina tion of the TPMS low tire 
pressure telltale (tire  pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with  a TPMS (tire pressure warning system) mal-
function indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS (tire 
pressure warning system) malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure 
telltale (tire pressure warning  light). When the system detect s a malfunction, the telltale 
will flash for approximately one minute and th en remain continuously illuminated. This 
sequence will continue upon subsequent vehi cle start-ups as long as the malfunction 
exists. When the malfunction in dicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to 
detect or signal low tire  pressure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning  system) malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, 
including the installation of re placement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that 
prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning sy stem) from functioning properly. Always 
check the TPMS (tire pressure warning system ) malfunction telltale after replacing one or 
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensu re that the replacement or alternate tires and 
wheels allow the TPMS (tire pr essure warning system) to cont inue to function properly.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with differ ent specifications or makers, as the tire pressure warning 
system may not operate properly. 

3507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
●Malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system
The electric power steering sy stem warning light comes on. ( P.340)
●Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warn ing light comes on. ( P.344)
●Remaining fuel level is low
The low fuel level warning light comes on. ( P.343)
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Reduce d Output Power” is shown (LC500h)
This message may be displayed when driving under severe operating conditions. (For exam-
ple, when driving up a long  steep hill.) Stop and check. ( P.370)
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Re frain from the Use of N Position” is shown 
(LC500h)
This message may be displayed wh en the shift position is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) cannot  be charged when the shift position is in N, 
shift the shift position to P when the vehicle is stopped.
■If “Traction Battery needs to be Protected  Shift into P to Restart” is shown (LC500h)
This message is displayed when the hybrid ba ttery (traction battery) charge has become 
extremely low because the vehicle has been left with the N shift position selected for a cer-
tain amount of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to  P and restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
The driver’s door is opened without turning the  engine switch 
shift lever in any position other than  P. Shift the shift position to P.
■If “Shift Is in N Release Accelerator Before Shifting” is shown
The accelerator pedal has been depressed when th e shift position is in N. Release the accel-
erator pedal and shift the shift position to D or R.
■If “Depress Brake when Vehicle Is Stoppe d Hybrid System May Overheat” is shown 
(LC500h)
The message may be displayed when the accelerator pedal is depressed to hold the vehicle 
while the vehicle is stopped on  an uphill etc. The hybrid system may overheat. Release the 
accelerator pedal and de press the brake pedal.
■If “Shift system malfunction Driving unavailable” is shown
There is a malfunction in the shift control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus 
dealer immediately.
■If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery” is shown
LC500:
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function. Next time when starting the 
engine, increase the engine speed slightly an d maintain that level for approximately 5 min-
utes to recharge the battery.
LC500h:
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function. Next time when starting the 
hybrid system, operate the hybrid system for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-
volt battery. 

Alphabetical index427
If the hybrid system will not start ........356
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 
emergency ................................................330
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............ 148
Ignition switch (power switch) ............... 151
Overheating.................................... 368, 370
Power switch .................................................. 151
Engine coolant..............................................300 Capacity ........................................................ 380
Checking ...................................................... 300
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 242
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 80
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 68
Engine oil ........................................................ 297 Capacity ......................................................... 378
Checking ....................................................... 297
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 242
Warning light ............................................... 339
Warning message.......................................351
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 299
Engine oil temperature gauge .................. 80
Engine switch (power switch) ......... 148, 151 Auto power off function ..................151, 154
Changing the engine switch (power switch) modes.................................150, 154
If your vehicle has to  be stopped in an 
emergency ................................................330
Starting the engine  (hybrid system).................................148, 151
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 235 Function .......................................................... 235
Warning light ...............................................340
EV drive mode............................................... 155
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
EV indicator ........................................................ 61
F
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 266
Flat tire ............................................................. 354 Tire pressure warning system ............. 307 Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........................... 381
Brake ................................................................382
Hybrid transmission................................... 381
Washer ...........................................................302
Footwell light ................................................. 262
Front passenger occupant classification  system .............................................................. 38
Front seats ........................................................ 122 Adjustment ...................................................... 122
Cleaning .......................................................... 281
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .........................124
Head restraints.............................................. 127
Jam protection function ............................123
Memory recall function............................ 125
Seat heaters ..................................................259
Seat position memory ...............................124
Seat ventilators ............................................259
Front side marker light ................................ 175 Light switch .....................................................175
Replacing light bulbs ................................328
Front turn signal lights .................................169 Replacing light bulbs ................................328
Turn signal lever .......................................... 169
Fuel ..................................................................... 184 Capacity ......................................................... 377
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 80
Fuel pump shut off system.................... 338
Information ................................................... 385
Refueling.......................................................... 184
Type .................................................................. 377
Warning light ...............................................343
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumpt ion after refueling
.............................................................................86
Average fuel economy ..............................86
Current fuel consumption ........................86
Fuel filler door ................................................ 184 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 358 

430Alphabetical index
Vanity lights ..................................................268
Wattage..........................................................384
Welcome light illumination control .... 176
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......................199 Operation........................................................199
Warning messages ..................................205
Lock steering column ........................149, 152
Low profile tire.............................................. 306
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Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 292
General maintenance .............................288
Maintenance data...................................... 376
Maintenance requirements .................. 287
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 340
Master warning light .................................. 344
Meter Changing the display ................................. 83
Head-up display ............................................. 91
Indicators .......................................................... 76
Instrument panel light control ................ 83
Meters ................................................................80
Multi-information display .......................... 84
Operating the meter control switches85
Settings ..............................................................88
Warning lights ............................................. 339
Warning message.....................................348
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 257
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror............................. 130
Outside rear view mirror defoggers253
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 131
Vanity mirrors..............................................268
Multi-information display ............................ 84 Audio system-linked ...................................88
Drive information .......................................... 86
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..............................................206
Eco Driving Indicator ................................. 78
Energy monitor.............................................. 96
Gear positions ............................................... 86 G-force .............................................................. 87
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 78
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................202
Navigation system-linked........................ 88
Rear wing position ...................................... 88
Settings.............................................................. 88
Switching the display...................................85
Tire pressure ................................................307
Warning message .................................... 348N
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
Odometer ......................................................... 80
Oil
Differential oil ....... ................................. .......382
Engine oil........................................................378
Opener Fuel filler door ............................................... 184
Hood ................................................................ 294
Trunk ................................................................... 113
Outside door handle lig hts...................... 262
Outside rear view mirrors .......................... 131 Adjustment ....................................................... 131
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).................... 223
Folding...............................................................132
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................132
Mirror position memory ...........................124
Outside rear view mirror defoggers253
Outside temperature.................................... 80
Overheating ...................................... 368, 370
P
Paddle shift switches ....... 161, 162, 167, 168
Panic mode ..................................................... 106
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking  assist) ............................................................... 217
Parking brake..................................................170 

Alphabetical index435
Pre-collision braking.................................. 192
Seat belt reminder..................................... 343
Warning label .................................................. 63
Warning lights............................................... 339 ABS ..................................................................340
Brake hold operated indicator ........... 342
Brake Override System ......................... 342
Brake system ...................................339, 343
Charging system ....................................... 339
Electric power steering ..........................340
High coolant temperature .................... 344
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)................... 341
Low engine oil pressure......................... 339
Low fuel level ............................................... 343
Malfunction indicator lamp...................340
Master warning light ................................ 344
Parking brake indicator .......................... 342
Pre-collision system ................................... 341
Seat belt reminder light .......................... 343
Slip indicator ..................................................341
SRS....................................................................340
Tire pressure ................................................ 344
Warning messages ..................................... 348
Warning reflector storag e belt.............. 266
Washer ............................................................. 180 Checking ....................................................... 302
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 242
Switch ............................................................... 180
Washing and waxing.................................. 278
Weight Cargo capacity.............................................146
Load limits .......................................................146
Weight ............................................................ 376
Wheels ...............................................................319 Replacing wheels.........................................313
Size....................................................................383
Window lock switch .....................................135
Windows ...........................................................134 Power windows............................................ 134
Rear window defogger .......................... 253
Washer ............................................................ 180 Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 257
Windshield wipers ....................................... 180
Position............................................................. 182
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 180
Winter driving tips....................................... 242
Wireless remote control ........................... 106 Battery-Saving Function............................ 117
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 106
Replacing the battery ............................... 322
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.294)
Trunk opener ( P.113)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.185)
Fuel filler door ( P.185)
Hood lock release lever ( P.294)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.383)
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.377
Cold tire inflation 
pressureP.383
Engine oil capacity (Drain and 
refill  reference)P.378
Engine oil typeP.378, 
379
A
B
C
D
E
F