2020 Lexus LC500 transmission

3818-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■12-volt battery
LC500
LC500h
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Electrical system
Open voltage at 68°F (20°C):12.3 V or higher
(Turn the engine switch off and turn on the headlights
for 20 to 30 seconds.)
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge
15 A max.
5 A max.
Open voltage at 68°F (20°C):12.0 V or higher
(Turn the power switch off and turn on the high beam
headlights for 30 seconds.)
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge
15 A max.
5 A max.
Automatic transmission (LC500)
Fluid capacity*9.3 qt. (8.8 L, 7.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately
damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Hybrid transmission (LC500h)
Fluid capacity*7.2 qt. (6.8 L, 6.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS

3828-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genu ine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genu ine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of match-
ing quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for further
details.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N, 51.0 kgf)
while the engine is running .
When performing the brake pedal inspection, also be sure to check that the brake sys-
tem warning light is not illumin ated when the engine is running ing>. (If the brake system warning lig ht is illuminated, refer to P.339.)
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration in
shift quality and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Differential
Oil capacity0.90 qt. (0.85 L, 0.75 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity
Without LSD (Limited Slip Differential)
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
*

With LSD (Limited Slip Differential)
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LX
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
*
Brakes
Pedal clearance*15.2 in. (132 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake indicator*2
When pushing the parking brake switch for
1 to 4 seconds: comes on
When pulling the parking brake switch for 1
to 4 seconds: turns off
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

3918-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may
be replaced) of automatic transmission , power
steering, power brakes, power wi ndows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these item s are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in the sec-
ond column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribu-
tionDistribution of occupants in a vehicl e as specified in the third column
of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production options weigh-
ing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes , ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the
tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designa-
tionThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg) times the
vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Tire related termMeaning

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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

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

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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

432Alphabetical index
Child restraint system installation ......... 44
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt...........................................................................281
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............................................................................24
Reminder light and buzzer ................... 343
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
Seat belt guide ............................................... 26
Seat belt pretensioners ...............................27
SRS warning light ......................................340
Seat heaters .................... ............................... 259
Seating capacity.............................................146
Seat lights........................................................ 262
Seat position memory.................................. 124
Seats.................................................................... 122 Adjustment precautions ........................... 122
Adjustment...................................................... 122
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 43
Cleaning...........................................................281
Driving position memory......................... 124
Head restraints ............................................. 127
Jam protection function............................ 123
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters .................................................. 259
Seat position memory ............................... 124
Seat ventilators............................................ 259
Seat ventilators .............. ............................... 259
Sensor Automatic headlight system................... 175
Automatic High Beam system..............178
Inside rear view mirror............................. 130
Intuitive parking assist................................ 217
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)...................199
Radar sensor..................................... 188, 225
Rain-sensing windshield wipers............ 181
Service plug ...................................................... 63
Service reminder message ..................... 287 Shift lever
Automatic transmission ............................157
Hybrid transmission................................... 163
Shift lever light .............................................. 262
Shift position and gear position ................ 80
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights.......................................... 175 Light switch .....................................................175
Replacing light bulbs ................................328
Side mirrors ...................................................... 131 Adjustment ....................................................... 131
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).................... 223
Folding...............................................................132
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................132
Mirror position memory ...........................124
Side turn signal lights ...................................169 Replacing light bulbs ................................328
Turn signal lever .......................................... 169
Side windows ..................................................134
Slip indicator ....................................................341
Smart access system with push-button start.................................................................... 115Antenna location ........................................... 115
Entry functions .............................................. 108
Starting the engine ..................................... 148
Starting the hybrid system ........................ 151
Snow mode ............................................. 161, 167
Snow tires ....................................................... 242
Spark plug ......................................................380
Specifications ................................................ 376
Speedometer ................................................... 80
Sport mode ......................................................216
Steering lock Column lock release ....................... 149, 152
Steering lock system warning message................................................................. 149, 152
Steering wheel ................................................129 Adjustment ......................................................129
Auto tilt away..................................................129
Heated steering wheel ............................259
Steering wheel position memory.........124

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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