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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety 
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status 
information and 
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine 
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance 
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt, 
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian 
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically 

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Pop Up Hood ................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 38
Exhaust gas precautions ............... 42
1-2. Child safety Riding with children........................ 43
Child restraint systems ................. 43
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 54
Lexus Enform Remote .................. 58
Lexus Enform Service Connect 59
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system fe atures (LC500h)
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Hybrid system precautions  (LC500h) ....................................... 63
1-5. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilize r system 
Alarm.................................................... 70
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.).. 712-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights an d indicators.....74
Gauges and meters ....................... 80
Multi-information display ............. 84
Head-up display ................................ 91
Energy monitor/consumption  screen ................................................ 96
3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 104
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the  doors and trunk
Doors ................................................. 108
Trunk .................................................... 112
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ............................................ 115
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................................... 122
Driving position memory ............ 124
Head restraints ............................... 127
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and  mirrors
Steering wheel ................................ 129
Inside rear view mirror ............... 130
Outside rear view mirrors........... 131
3-5. Opening and closing the windows Power windows .............................. 134
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2Vehicle status information and 
indicators
3Before driving 

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9-1. For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................................ 410
Seat belt instructions for Canadian  owners (in French)..................... 410
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French)........... 412
Headlight aim instructions for  Canadian owners  (in French)418
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)  ........................................................... 422
Alphabetical index ...................... 424
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Please note that this manual applies to 
all models and explains all equipment, 
including options. Therefore, you may 
find some explanations for equipment 
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this man-
ual are current at the time of printing. 
However, because of the Lexus policy 
of continual product improvement, we 
reserve the right to make changes at 
any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehi-
cle shown in the illustrations may differ 
from your vehicle in terms of color and 
equipment.
Approximately five hours after the 
engine 
you may hear sound coming from 
under the vehicle for several minutes. 
This is the sound of a fuel evaporation 
leakage check and, it does not indicate 
a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare 
parts and accessories for Lexus vehi-
cles are currently available in the mar-
ket. You should know that Toyota does  not warrant these products and is not 
responsible for their performance, 
repair, or replacement, or for any dam-
age they may cause to, or adverse 
effect they may have on, your Lexus 
vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified 
with non-genuine Lexus products. 
Modification with non-genuine Lexus 
products could affect its performance, 
safety or durability, and may even vio-
late governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance 
problems resulting from the modifica-
tion may not be covered under war-
ranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way 
radio system in your vehicle could 
affect electronic systems such as:
Hybrid system
 Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
 Lexus Safety System +
 Anti-lock brake system
 Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
agement
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus 
dealer for precautionary measures or 
special instructions regarding installa-
tion of a mobile two-way radio system.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after 
turning off the engine 
Accessories, spare parts and 
modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way 
radio system 

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To learn more about the vehicle data 
collected, used and shared by Lexus, 
please visit www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
This vehicle is equipped with an event 
data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain 
crash or near crash-like situations, such 
as an air bag deployment or hitting a 
road obstacle, data that will assist in 
understanding how a vehicle’s systems 
performed. The EDR is designed to 
record data related to vehicle dynam-
ics and safety systems for a short 
period of time, typically 30 seconds or 
less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to 
record such data as:
 How various systems in your vehicle 
were operating;
 Whether or not the driver and pas-
senger safety belts were buck-
led/fastened;
 How far (if at all) the driver was 
depressing the accelerator and/or 
brake pedal; and,
 How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better 
understanding of the circumstances in 
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your 
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by 
the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name, 
gender, age, and crash location) are  recorded. However, other parties, such 
as law enforcement, could combine the 
EDR data with the type of personally 
identifying data routinely acquired 
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, spe-
cial equipment is required, and access 
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In 
addition to the vehicle manufacturer, 
other parties, such as law enforcement, 
that have the special equipment, can 
read the information if they have 
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Disclosure of the EDR data
Lexus will not disclose  the data recorded in 
an EDR to a third party except when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner  (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is 
obtained
• In response to an official request by the  police, a court of law or a government 
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Lexus may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle  safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for  research purposes without disclosing 
information about the specific vehicle or 
vehicle owner
The SRS airbag, seat belt pretensioner 
devices and Pop Up Hood system in 
your Lexus contain explosive chemi-
cals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the 
airbags, seat belt pretensioners and 
Pop Up Hood micro gas generators 
Event data recorder
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left as they are, this may cause an acci-
dent such as fire. Be sure to have the 
systems of the SRS airbag, seat belt 
pretensioner and Pop Up Hood micro 
gas generator system removed and 
disposed of by a qualified service shop 
or by your Lexus dealer before you 
scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See 
www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may 
contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pre-
tensioners, Pop Up Hood system, and 
wireless remote control batteries.
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the infl uence: Never drive 
your vehicle when un der the influence of 
alcohol or drugs that  have impaired your 
ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol 
and certain drugs delay reaction time, 
impair judgment and reduce coordina-
tion, which could lead to an accident that 
could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving:  Always drive defen-
sively. Anticipate mistakes that other 
drivers or pedestrians might make and 
be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full 
attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting con-
trols, talking on a cellular phone or 
reading can result in a collision with 
resulting death or serious injury to you, 
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding chil-
dren’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the 
vehicle, and never allow children to have 
or use the key.
Children may be able  to start the vehicle 
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is 
also a danger that children may injure 
themselves by playing with the windows 
or other features of the vehicle. In addi-
tion, heat build-up or extremely cold 
temperatures inside the vehicle can be 
fatal to children. 

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■Interior
SRS airbags................................................................................................................ P.28
Floor mats ....................................................................................................................P .22
Front seats ................................................................................................................. P.122
Head restraints ........................................................................................................ P.127
Seat belts ..................................................................................................................... P.24
Console box/auxiliary box... ......................... ........................ ..............................P.265
Cup holder ...............................................................................................................P.265
Coat hooks ............................................................................................................... P.269A
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For safety and security
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................................. 22
For safe driving.............................. 23
Seat belts .......................................... 24
SRS airbags .................................... 28
Pop Up Hood ................................ 36
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system .............................. 38
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 42
1-2. Child safety Riding with children..................... 43
Child restraint systems .............. 43
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect 54
Lexus Enform Remote ............... 58
Lexus Enform Service Connect ........................................................... 59
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system  features 
(LC500h) .................................... 60
Hybrid system precautions  (LC500h) .................................... 63
1-5. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system 
Alarm................................................. 70
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) 71