2020 Lexus LC500 traction control

2404-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addition, the
operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving the fuel economy.
( P.216)
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the indicate of Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. ( P.78)
Shift the shift position to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driving in
heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift position
to P when parking. When using the N
position, there is no positive effect on
fuel consumption. In the N position, the
gasoline engine operates but electric-
ity cannot be generated. Also, when
using the air conditio ning system, etc.,
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power is consumed. 
Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effec-
tive use of the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery)
power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be
restored by driving with the acceler-
ator pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes gently
and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy.
Check traffic reports before leaving
and avoid delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam, gently
release the brake pedal to allow the
vehicle to move forward slightly while
avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
(LC500h)
For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Changing the shift position
Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation
When braking
Delays

3417-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■PCS warning light (warning buzzer)
■LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) indicator*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Slip indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illumi-nates)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (P re-Collision System) or that the
system is temporarily unavailable due to the vehicle being extremely
hot/cold, or dirt around a front sensor, etc. (  P.198, 348)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(  P.198, 348)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
 P.236
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(orange)
Indicates a malfunction in th e LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
 When “Lane Keeping Assist Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-
information display, turn the LK A (Lane-Keeping Assist) system
off, drive the vehicle for a short time, and then turn the LKA (Lane-
Keeping Assist) system back on. ( P.201)
When a message other than above is displayed, follow the instruc-
tions displayed in the message.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
 The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or
 The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC, TRAC or ABS system is operating.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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 to off with the
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.

3908-1. Specifications
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performa nce of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from
the norm due to variatio ns in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudd en tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Fede ral Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire
assume that it is properly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three hours or
more, or has not been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that
condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated,
shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer

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

428Alphabetical index
Refueling ......................................................... 184
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 80
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 338
Fuses ................................................................. 323
G
Garage door opener ................................. 270
Gauges ............................................................... 80
Glove box ....................................................... 264
Glove box light ............................................. 264
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 266
H
Headlights ........................................................ 175 Automatic High Beam system..............178
Light switch ..................................................... 175
Replacing light bulbs................................ 328
Headlights aim .............................................. 327
Head restraints ............................................... 127
Head-up display................................................ 91
Heated steering wheel .. ............................ 259
Heaters Air conditioning system.......................... 252
Heated steering wheel............................ 259
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 253
Seat heaters .................................................. 259
High-voltage components ......................... 63
Hill-start assist control ............................... 235
Hood ................................................................. 294 Open ............................................................... 294
Pop Up Hood ................................................ 36
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 266
Coat hooks ................................................... 269
Grocery bag hooks ................................. 266
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ....................................................................129
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location............................................................. 63
Specification ................................................. 378
Warning message........................................ 66 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
............................................................................. 66
Hybrid system .................................................. 60 Emergency shut off system...................... 66
Energy monitor/consumption screen96
EV drive mode............................................. 155
High voltage components ....................... 63
Hybrid System Indicator ...........................95
Hybrid system precautions...................... 63
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................240
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 356
Overheating ...................................................371
Power (ignition) switch .............................. 151
Regenerative braking ...................................61
Starting the hybrid system ........................ 151
Vehicle proximity noti fication system. 62
Hybrid System Indicator.............................. 95
Hybrid transmission......................................163 M mode ........................................................... 168
Paddle shift switches .......................167, 168
Snow mode.....................................................167
I
I/M test ..............................................................291
IdentificationEngine.............................................................. 376
Vehicle ............................................................ 376
Ignition switch (engine switch)................ 148 Auto power off function............................. 151
Changing the engine switch modes . 150
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 330
Starting the engine ..................................... 148
Ignition switch (power switch) .................. 151
Auto power off function........................... 154
Changing the power switch modes . 154
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 330
Starting the hybrid system ........................ 151
Illuminated entry system ........................... 262
Immobilizer system........................................ 68
Indicators ............................................................76

434Alphabetical index
Inflation pressure.......................................... 317
Information .................................................... 387
Replacing .........................................................313
Rotating tires ................................................ 307
Run-flat tires .....................................307, 354
Size....................................................................383
Snow tires ...................................................... 242
Tire inflation pressure display function
......................................................................... 307
Tire pressure warning system ............. 307
Warning light ............................................... 344
Tools....................................................................314
Top tether strap............................................... 52
Total load capacity ...................................... 376
Towing Dinghy towing ............................................... 147
Emergency towing ................................... 333
Towing eyelet ..............................................335
Trailer towing ................................................. 147
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 235
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ............. 63 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents............................................................................ 66
Location............................................................. 63
Specification ................................................. 378
Warning message........................................ 66
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 235
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 60
Trailer towing .................................................. 147
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................ 157
Driving mode select switch .................... 216
Hybrid transmission ...................................163
M mode ................................................. 162, 168
Paddle shift switches .... 161, 162, 167, 168
Snow mode ........................................... 161, 167
Trip meters ........................................................ 80
Trunk .................................................................... 112 Internal trunk release lever .......................114
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 113
Trunk features.............................................. 266 Trunk grip ......................................................... 114
Trunk light ......................................................... 114
Trunk opener main switch........................ 115
Trunk opener switch ................................... 113
Wireless remote control ........................... 113
Trunk light .......................................................... 114
Turn signal lights ............................................169 Replacing light bulbs ................................328
Turn signal lever .......................................... 169
U
Units ..................................................................... 87
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 268Wattage ......................................................... 384
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 268
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)235
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement)...................................................... 236
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 236
Vehicle identification number ................ 376
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 235
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 259
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)235
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 235
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning...................................... 212
Brake system................................................339
Downshifting ..................162, 163, 168, 169
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 222
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 199
Open door .............................................. 109, 111
Open hood ........................................................ 111
Open trunk ........................................................ 111
Open window .............................................. 135