
2816-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces 
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off 
with a soft cloth dampened with 
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from 
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off 
remaining traces of detergent and 
water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type 
cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush 
to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces 
and let them dry. Excellent results are 
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as 
possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water 
using a cloth or sponge. Also check the 
belts periodically for  excessive wear, fraying 
or cuts.
■When cleaning the carpeted portions of 
the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive ta pe is used, there is a 
possibility that the su rface of the carpet 
could be damaged.
NOTICE
■When using a high-pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let 
water from the high -pressure washer 
directly hit the camera, the area 
around the camera or inside of the out-
side door handles. Due to the shock 
from high-pressure water, it is possible 
that the device may not operate nor-
mally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to 
boots (rubber or re sin manufactured 
cover), connectors or the following 
parts. The parts may be damaged if 
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
•Steering parts
•Suspension parts
• Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 
in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle 
body. Otherwise resin  section, such as 
moldings and bumpers, may be 
deformed and damaged. Also, do not 
continuously hold the nozzle in the 
same place.
●Do not spray the lower part of the 
windshield continuously. If water 
enters the air conditioning system 
intake located near the lower part of 
the windshield, the air conditioning 
system may not operate correctly.
●LC500h: Do not wash the underside 
of the vehicle using a high pressure car 
washer.
Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner 
appropriate to each component 
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior 

3347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
In the following situations, it is not pos-
sible to be towed by another vehicle 
using cables or chains, as the rear 
wheels may be locked due to the park-
ing lock. Contact your Lexus dealer or 
commercial towing service.
There is a malfunction in the shift  control system. (
P.151, 155, 351)
 There is a malfunction in the engine 
immobilizer system 
 There is a malfunction in the smart 
access system with push-button 
start. ( P.359)
 The 12-volt battery is discharged. 
( P.361)
The following may indicate a problem 
with your transmission. Contact your 
Lexus dealer or commercial towing 
service before towing.
 LC500: The engine is running but 
the vehicle does not move.
 LC500h: The hybrid system warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-
information display and the vehicle 
does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnormal 
sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to 
prevent body damage.
WARNING
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-
cle
Make sure that towing eyelets are 
installed securely. 
If not securely installed, towing eyelets 
may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle 
when towing using a wheel-lift type 
truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear 
when the engine switch 
nism is not strong enough to hold the 
front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-
quate ground clearance for towing at 
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. 
Without adequate clearance, the vehi-
cle could be damaged while being 
towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle 
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either 
from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle 
during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the 
suspension components.
Situations when it is not possible 
to be towed by another vehicle
Situations when it is necessary to 
contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck 

424Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A
A/C ................................................................... 252Air conditioning filter ............................... 320
Automatic air conditioning system ... 252
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 257
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 235 Function .......................................................... 235
Warning light ...............................................340
Active rear wing........................................... 232
Adaptive Variable Suspension System235
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 ......................................340
Air conditioning filter ................................. 320
Air conditioning system ............................ 252 Air conditioning filter ............................... 320
Automatic air conditioning system ... 252
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 257
Alarm ................................................................... 70 Alarm .................................................................. 70
Warning buzzer ......................................... 339
Anchor brackets ..................................... 44, 52
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) ................................................... 115 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 235
Function ..........................................................235
Warning light .............................................. 340
Approach warning........................................ 212
Automatic headlight leveling system .... 176
Automatic High Beam ................................178
Automatic light control system................ 175
Automatic transmission .............................. 157 M mode ............................................................162
Paddle shift switches ......................... 161, 162
Snow mode...................................................... 161
Auxiliary net................................................... 264
Average fuel economy................................. 86
Average vehicle speed ................................ 86
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................328
Battery (12-volt battery) ........................... 303 Battery checking ....................................... 303
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ..... 361
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 242
Replacing ...................................................... 365
Warning light ...............................................339
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 63
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 223 Blind Spot Monitor function ................. 227
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ....... 229
Brake Brake hold .......................................................173
Fluid...................................................................382
Parking brake ............................................... 170
Regenerative braking ...................................61
Warning light .................................. 339, 343
Warning message .....................................349
Brake assist .................................................... 235
Break-in tips.....................................................139
Brightness control Instrument panel light control.................83
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 223 Blind Spot Monitor function ................. 227