
3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ........................ 138
Cargo and luggage ...................... 144
Vehicle load limits ......................... 146
Trailer towing .................................. 147
Dinghy towing ................................ 147
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)............................................................ 148
Power (ignition) switch (LC500h) ............................................................. 151
EV drive mode (LC500h)........ 155
Automatic transmission (LC500) ............................................................ 157
Hybrid transmission (LC500h) ............................................................ 163
Turn signal lever............................. 169
Parking brake ................................. 170
Brake Hold....................................... 173
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 175
Automatic High Beam ................ 178
Windshield wipers and washer 180
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 184
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + ................ 187
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 192
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ..... 199
Dynamic radar crui se control with 
full-speed range......................... 206
Driving mode select switch....... 216
Intuitive parking assist ................. 217BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........223
Active rear wing ............................
232
Driving assist systems ................ 235
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (LC500h).................................... 240
Winter driving tips ........................ 242
5-1. Remote Touch Remote Touch............................... 246
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge........ 250
5-3. Using the air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system........................................................... 252
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 259
5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............................ 262
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 264
Trunk features ............................... 266
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 268
Garage door opener ................. 270
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior................................... 278
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ..................................... 281
4Driving
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care 

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.243
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.257
Precautions against car wash ...................................................................................... P.279
Fuel filler door ..........................................................................................................P.184
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .184
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.377
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.305
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ...............................................................P.383
Winter tires.......................................................................................................................... P.242
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.305
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .354
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.294
Opening ............................................................................................................................... P.294
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.378
Coping with overheating ................................................................................... P.368, 370
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.348
Active rear wing
*.................................................................................................. P.232
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................ P.175
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.175
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.169
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.175
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.175
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .................................................................................... P.159, 165
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.328, Watts: P.384)
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Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 138
Cargo and luggage ................... 144
Vehicle load limits ...................... 146
Trailer towing ............................... 147
Dinghy towing ............................. 147
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)......................................................... 148
Power (ignition) switch (LC500h) .......................................................... 151
EV drive mode (LC500h)..... 155
Automatic transmission (LC500) ......................................................... 157
Hybrid transmission (LC500h) ......................................................... 163
Turn signal lever.......................... 169
Parking brake .............................. 170
Brake Hold.................................... 173
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 175
Automatic High Beam ............. 178
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 180
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...... 184
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + ............. 187
PCS (Pre-Collision System).. 192
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .. 199Dynamic radar cruise control with 
full-speed range...................... 206
Driving mode select switch ... 216
Intuitive parking assist ............... 217
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 223
Active rear wing ........................ 232
Driving assist systems.............. 235
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (LC500h)................................. 240
Winter driving tips ..................... 242 

1394-1. Before driving
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Driving
is due to automatic up-shifting control or 
down-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden 
acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill 
or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is firmly or quickly 
depressed
■Restraining the engine 
output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals 
are depressed at the same time, the 
engine 
restrained.
●A warning message is  displayed on the 
multi-information display while the sys-
tem is operating. If  a warning message is 
shown on the multi-information display, 
read the message and follow the instruc-
tions.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start 
Control)
●When the following unusual operation is 
performed, the engine 
output may be restrained.
• When the shift position is shifted from R 
to D, D or M to R, N to R, P to D
*, P to R* 
with the accelerator pedal depressed, a 
warning message appears on the multi-
information display. If a warning message 
is shown on the multi-information display, 
read the message and follow the instruc-
tions.
• When the accelerator  pedal is depressed 
too much while the vehicle is in reverse.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift posi-
tion may not be changed.
●While Drive-Start Control is being acti-
vated, your vehicle may have trouble 
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In 
such case, deactivate TRAC ( P.236) 
to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the 
vehicle may become able to escape from 
the mud or fresh snow.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing 
the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km): 
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for  extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type park-
ing brake system. This type of brake system 
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes 
periodically or whenever the parking brake 
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your 
Lexus dealer perform the bedding down 
operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign 
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
tion laws and confirm the availability of the 
correct fuel. ( P.377)
■Brake pads and discs
The brake pads and discs are designed for 
use under high load conditions. Therefore, 
brake noise may be generated depending 
on the vehicle speed, braking force and 
vehicle environment (temperature, humid-
ity, etc.).
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or 
serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
LC500: Always keep your foot on the 
brake pedal while stopped with the 
engine running. This prevents the vehicle 
from creeping.
LC500h: Always keep your foot on the 
brake pedal while stopped with the 
“READY” indicator is illuminated. This 
prevents the vehicle from creeping. 

1844-4. Refueling
4-4.Refueling
Turn the engine switch 
doors and windows are closed.
 Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
 P.385
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehi-
cle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded 
fuel pumps.
■LC500: If the malf unction indicator 
lamp illuminates
The malfunction indicator lamp may illumi-
nate erroneously if refueling is performed 
repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.
Opening the fuel tank cap
LC500h: The fuel ta nk of your vehi-
cle has a special structure, which 
requires a reduction in fuel tank 
pressure before refueling. After the 
opener switch has been pressed, it 
will take several seconds until the 
vehicle is ready for refueling.
Before refueling the vehicle
WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following  precautions while 
refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may 
result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before 
opening the fuel door, touch an 
unpainted metal surf ace to discharge 
any static electricity. It is important to 
discharge static elec tricity before refu-
eling because sparks resulting from 
static electricity can cause fuel vapors 
to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank 
cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 
A whooshing sound may be heard 
when the fuel tank cap is loosened. 
Wait until the sound cannot be heard 
before fully removing the cap. In hot 
weather, pressurized fuel may spray 
out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not dis-
charged static electricity from their 
body to come close to an open fuel 
tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel. 
Fuel contains substances that are 
harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehi-
cle. 
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite 
and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch 
any person or object that is statically 
charged. 
This may cause static electricity to 
build up, resulting in a possible ignition 
hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to 
prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel 
tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the 
fuel filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel noz-
zle automatically clicks off.
●Do not top off the fuel tank. 

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 

1864-4. Refueling
WARNING
■When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus 
fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. 
Doing so may cause a fire or other inci-
dent which may result  in death or serious 
injury. 

2545-3. Using the air conditioning system
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air mode tem-
porarily is recommended in preventing 
dirty air from entering the vehicle interior 
and helping to cool the vehicle when the 
outside air temperature is high.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may auto-
matically switch de pending on the tem-
perature setting or the inside 
temperature.
■Registering air condit ioning settings to 
electronic keys
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic 
key and turning the engine switch 
conditioning settings.
●When the engine switch 
is turned off, the current air conditioning 
settings will automatically be registered 
to the electronic key that was used to 
unlock the vehicle.
●The system may not operate correctly if 
more than one electr onic key is in the 
vicinity or if the smart access system with 
push-button start is used to unlock the 
passenger door.
●The doors that can recall the air condi-
tioning setting* when unlocked using the 
smart access system with push-button 
start can be changed. For details, contact 
your Lexus dealer.
*: The doors that can recall the driving posi-
tion memory are changed at the same 
time.
■Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sys-
tem is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel 
efficiency:
●Engine speed and compressor operation 
controlled to restri ct heating/cooling 
capacity
●Fan speed restricted when automatic 
mode is selected
To improve air condit ioning performance, 
perform the following operations:
●Turn off eco air conditioning mode 
(  P.255)
●Adjust the fan speed
●Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.216)
■When the outside temperature falls to 
nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may not 
operate even when “A/C” is selected.
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning 
system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and 
outside the vehicle may enter into and 
accumulate in the air conditioning sys-
tem. This may then cause odor to be 
emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occur-
ring:
• It is recommended that the air condition- ing system be set to outside air mode 
prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be  delayed for a short pe riod of time imme-
diately after the air conditioning system is 
started in automatic mode or with the 
micro dust and pollen filter on.
●When parking, the system automatically 
switches to fresh air intake mode to 
encourage better air circulation through-
out the vehicle, helping to reduce odors 
that occur when starting the vehicle.
■Using the voice command system
Air conditioning system can be operated 
using voice commands. For details, refer to 
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S 
MANUAL”.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.320
■Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C Auto  switch operation) 
can be changed. 
(Customizable features  P.395)