
1604-2. Driving procedures
Shift lever display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make 
sure that the shift position has been 
changed to the desired position by check-
ing the shift position indicator provided on 
the instrument cluster.
P position switch
■When shifting the shift position to P
Fully stop the vehicle and set the park-
ing brake, and then press the P position 
switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the 
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator 
shows P.
■Shifting the shift position from P to 
other positions
 While depressing the brake pedal 
firmly, operate the shift lever. If the 
shift lever is operated without 
depressing the brake pedal, the 
buzzer will sound and the shifting 
operation will be disabled.
 When selecting the shift position, 
make sure that the shift position has 
been changed to the desired posi-
tion by checking the shift position 
indicator provided on the instru-
ment cluster.
 The shift position cannot be 
changed from P to M directly.
■Automatic P position selection function
In the following situations, the shift position 
is automatically changed to P.
●When pressing the engine switch with the 
vehicle stopped while th e engine switch is 
in IGNITION ON mode and the shift 
position is in a position other than P (after 
the shift position has changed to P, the 
engine switch will turn off)
*
●When the vehicle is stopped after the 
engine has been stopped in an emer-
gency while driving
●When voltage of the 12-volt battery 
drops while the shift po sition is in a posi-
tion other than P
*:When the engine swit ch is pressed while 
driving at extremely slow speeds, such as 
immediately before stopping the vehicle, 
the shift position may automatically 
change to P. Make sure that the vehicle is 
completely stopped before pressing the 
engine switch.
■If the shift position cannot be shifted 
from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery 
WARNING
■For the shift lever
●Do not remove the sh ift lever knob or 
use anything but a genuine Lexus shift 
lever knob. Also, do not hang anything 
on the shift lever. 
Doing so could prevent the shift lever 
from returning to position, causing 
unexpected accidents to occur when 
the vehicle is in motion.
●In order to prevent the shift position 
from accidentally being changed, do 
not touch the shift lever when not using 
them.
P position switch
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1664-2. Driving procedures
Shift lever display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make 
sure that the shift position has been 
changed to the desired position by check-
ing the shift position indicator provided on 
the instrument cluster.
P position switch
■When shifting the shift position to P
Fully stop the vehicle and set the park-
ing brake, and then press the P position 
switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the 
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator 
shows P.
■Shifting the shift position from P to 
other positions
 While depressing the brake pedal 
firmly, operate the shift lever. If the 
shift lever is operated without 
depressing the brake pedal, the 
buzzer will sound and the shifting 
operation will be disabled.
 When selecting the shift position, 
make sure that the shift position has 
been changed to the desired posi-
tion by checking the shift position 
indicator provided on the instru-
ment cluster.
 The shift position cannot be 
changed from P to M directly.
■Automatic P position selection function
In the following situations, the shift position 
is automatically changed to P.
●When pressing the power switch with the 
vehicle stopped while  the power switch is 
in ON mode and the shift position is in a 
position other than P (after the shift posi-
tion has changed to P, the power switch 
will turn off)
*
●When the vehicle is stopped after the 
hybrid system has been stopped in an 
emergency while driving
●When voltage of the 12-volt battery 
drops while the shift po sition is in a posi-
tion other than P
*: When the power switch is pressed while 
driving at extremely slow speeds, such as 
immediately before stopping the vehicle, 
the shift position may automatically 
change to P. Make sure that the vehicle is 
completely stopped before pressing the 
power switch.
■If the shift position cannot be shifted 
from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery 
WARNING
■For the shift lever
●Do not remove the sh ift lever knob or 
use anything but a genuine Lexus shift 
lever knob. Also, do not hang anything 
on the shift lever.
Doing so could prevent the shift lever 
from returning to position, causing 
unexpected accidents to occur when 
the vehicle is in motion.
●In order to prevent the shift position 
from accidentally being changed, do 
not touch the shift lever when not using 
them.
P position switch
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1854-4. Refueling
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Driving1Press the opener.
LC500h: The fuel filler door will open 
within about 10 seco nds of the switch 
being pressed. Before refueling is possible, 
a message will be shown on the multi-infor-
mation display in the instrument cluster to 
indicate the progress of the fuel filler door 
opener.
2 Open the fuel filler door until it is 
securely locked.
The fuel filler door will be locked when it is 
opened until it becomes perpendicular to  the base.
3
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly and 
remove it, then put it into the holder 
on the fuel filler door.
■If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
 P.358
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap 
until you hear a click. Once the cap is 
released, it will turn slightly in the oppo-
site direction.
NOTICE
■Refueling
●LC500h: Finish refueling within 30 
minutes. If more than 30 minutes 
passes, the internal va lve closes. In this 
condition, fuel may overflow during the 
refueling process. 
Press the fuel filler door opener switch 
again.
●Do not spill fuel during refueling. 
Doing so may damage the vehicle, 
such as causing the emission control 
system to operate abnormally or dam-
aging fuel system components or the 
vehicle’s painted surface.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Closing the fuel tank cap 

3858-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may 
be caused by the brand of gasoline you are 
using. If driveability  problems persist, try 
changing the brand of gasoline. If this does 
not correct the problem, consult your Lexus 
dealer.
■Recommendation of the use of gasoline 
containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline 
that contains detergent additives to avoid 
the build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains 
minimum detergent additives to clean 
and/or keep clean intake systems, per 
EPA’s lowest additive s concentration pro-
gram.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of 
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more 
information on Top Tier Detergent Gaso-
line and a list of marketers, please go to 
the official websit e www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of low 
emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as 
ethers and ethanol, as well as reformulated  gasolines, are available in some cities. 
These fuels are typically acceptable for use, 
providing they meet other fuel require-
ments.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the 
formulations allow for reduced vehicle 
emissions.
■Non-recommendation of the use of 
blended gasoline
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15% 
ethanol. 
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline 
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from
 any pump labeled 
E30 (30% ethanol [ ]), E50 (50% 
ethanol [ ]), E85 (85% ethanol [ ]) 
(which are only some examples of fuel 
containing more than 15% ethanol).
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure 
that it has an octane rating no lower than 
91.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of 
gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gas-
oline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhanc-
ing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopen-
tadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gas-
oline that contains MMT. If fuel containing 
MMT is used, your emission control system 
may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the 
instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knock-
Fuel information
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.
Select premium unleaded gasoline 
with an octane rating of 91 
(Research Octane Number 96) or 
higher required for optimum 
engine performance and fuel econ-
omy. If the octane ra ting is less than 
91, damage to the engine may 
occur and may void the vehicle war-
ranty.
At minimum, the gasoline you use 
should meet the specifications of 
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..
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BC 

3978-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
*1: For details about each function: P.80, 88
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3:LC500
*4: LC500h
*5: 2 of the following items: current fuel cons umption, average fuel economy (after reset), 
average fuel economy (after start), average fuel economy (after refuel), average vehicle 
speed (after reset), average vehicle speed (after start), elapsed time (after reset), 
elapsed time (after start), distance (driving range), distance (after start), blank.
*6: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■HUD (Head-up Display)*1 (  P.91)
Rev peakOffOnO
Clock12-hour display24-hour displayO
Sensor sensitivity for darkening the 
brightness of the instrument cluster 
depending on the outside bright-
ness
Standard-2 to 2O
Sensor sensitivity for returning the 
brightness of the instrument cluster 
to the original level depending on 
the outside brightness
Standard-2 to 2O
Suggestion functionOn
On 
(when the vehicle is  stopped)
OO
Off
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Gauge informationTachometer
Eco Driving Indica-
tor Light
*2
OHybrid System Indi-
cator
*3
No display
Driving support display (Naviga-
tion system)OnOffO
Function*1Default settingCustomized settingABC
ABC