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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 

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-2. MaintenanceMaintenance requirements ..... 287
General maintenance ................ 288
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............. 291
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 292
Hood.................................................. 294
Positioning a floor jack............... 294
Engine compartment.................. 296
12-volt battery................................ 303
Tires ................................................... 305
Replacing the tire .......................... 313
Tire inflation pressure .................. 317
Wheels............................................... 319
Air conditioning  filter..................320
Electronic key battery ................ 322
Checking and replacing fuses 323
Headlight aim................................. 327
Light bulbs ....................................... 328
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 330
If your vehicle has to be stopped in  an emergency ............................. 330
If the vehicle is trapped in rising  water................................................ 331
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 333
If you think something is wrong 337
Fuel pump shut off system  (LC500)....................................... 338If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds..................... 339
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 348
If you have a flat tire .................... 354
If the engine will not start (LC500) .......................................................... 355
If the hybrid syst em will not start 
(LC500h).................................... 356
If you lose your keys.................... 358
If the fuel filler door cannot be  opened .......................................... 358
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 359
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................................... 361
If your vehicle overheats (LC500) .......................................................... 368
If your vehicle overheats (LC500h) .......................................................... 370
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 374
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 376
Fuel information............................ 385
Tire information ............................ 387
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 395
8-3. Ite
ms to initialize
Items to initialize ........................... 407
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications 

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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752-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch 
IGNITION ON mode 
indicate that a system check is being 
performed. They will turn off after the 
engine 
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1 
(  P.339)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1 
(  P.339)
Charging system warning 
light
*2 (  P.339)
Low engine oil pressure 
warning light
*2 (  P.339)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1 
(  P.340)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1 
(  P.340)
SRS warning light
*1 
(  P.340)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.340)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.340)
(red)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 ( P.340)
(yellow)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 ( P.340)
PCS warning light
*1, 3 
(  P.341)
(orange)
LKA indicator*2 ( P.341)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.341)
Brake Override System 
warning light 
(  P.342)/Drive-Start Con-
trol warning light
*2 (  P.342)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*1, 3 (  P.342)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*3 
(  P.342)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*3 
(  P.342)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1 
(  P.343)
Low fuel level warning light 
(  P.343)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt  reminder light 
(  P.343)
Rear passengers’  seat belt 
reminder lights
*4 (  P.344)
Master warning light
*1 
(  P.344)
Tire pressure warning light
*1, 3 
(  P.344)
High coolant temperature 
warning light
*2 (  P.344)
(if equipped)
Hybrid system overheat 
warning light
*2( P.345) 

862-1. Instrument cluster
hands-free system, refer to “NAVI-
GATION SYSTEM OWNER’S 
MANUAL”.
■Content of drive information
Select to display various drive data.
Up to 2 of the following items can be 
selected.
Items displayed can be switched by 
pressing   or   of the meter con-
trol switches to select   and pressing   or  .
 Current fuel consumption
*1
Displays the current rate of fuel consump-
tion
Average fuel economy (after 
reset
*2/after start/after refuel)*1
Displays the average fuel consumption 
since the function was reset, the engine 
cle was refueled, respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
Average speed (after reset*2/after 
start)
*1
Displays the average vehicle speed since 
the function was reset and the engine 
 Elapsed time (after reset*2/after 
start)
*1
Displays the elapsed time since the func-
tion was reset and th e engine 
 Distance (range/after start)*1
Displays the estimated maximum distance 
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel 
remaining and the distan ce driven after the 
engine 
respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your  average fuel consumption. As a result, 
the actual distance that can be driven 
may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is  added to the tank, the display may not be 
updated. 
When refueling, turn the engine switch 
eled without turning the engine switch 
be updated.
*1: Displayed when the it em is set in “Drive 
Info 1” and “Drive Info 2”.
*2: The function can be reset by pressing  “OK” of the meter control switches for 
longer than 1 second when the item to 
reset is displayed. 
If there is more than one item that can 
be reset, the item selection screen will 
appear.
■Eco Driving Indicator/engine oil 
temperature gauge (LC500)
 P.78, 80
■Hybrid System Indicator/motor 
power display (LC500h)
 P.78
■Energy monitor (LC500h)
 P.96
■Tire pressure
 P.307
■Gear positions
Displays the current shift range or gear 
position when the shift position is in D 
Drive information 

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. 

2414-6. Driving tips
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Driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a 
constant speed. Before stopping at a 
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of 
time to release the accelerator and 
gently apply the brakes. A greater 
amount of electrical energy can be 
regenerated when slowing down.
Use the air conditioning only when 
necessary. Doing so can help reduce 
excessive gasoline consumption. 
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated 
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce 
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as 
well. 
In winter: Because the gasoline engine 
will not automatically cut out until it and 
the interior of the vehicle are warm, it 
will consume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding over-
use of the heater.
Make sure to check the tire inflation 
pressure frequently. Improper tire infla-
tion pressure can cause poor fuel 
economy. 
Also, as snow tires can cause large 
amounts of friction, their use on dry 
roads can lead to poor fuel economy. 
Use tires that are appropriate for the 
season. Carrying heavy luggage will lead to 
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying 
unnecessary luggage.
 Installing a large 
roof rack will also cause poor fuel 
economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts up and 
cuts out automatically when cold, 
warming up the engine is unnecessary. 
Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeat-
edly warm up, which can lead to excess 
fuel consumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driving 

2936-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine oil level 
( P.297)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor 
Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for  adding engine oil)
Fuses 
( P.323)•Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Headlight aim• Phillips-head screw-driver
Light bulbs 
( P.328)
Radiator and 
condenser 
( P.301)
Tire inflation 
pressure 
( P.317)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid 
( P.302)
• Water or washer fluid 
containing antifreeze 
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for  adding water or washer 
fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many 
mechanisms and fluids that may move 
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following 
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●LC500h: Make sure that the “IGNI-
TION ON” on the multi-information 
display and the “READY” indicator are 
both off.
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away 
from the moving fan and engine drive 
belt.
ItemsParts and tools●LC500: Be careful not to touch the 
engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. 
right after driving as they may be hot. 
Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
LC500h: Be careful not to touch the 
engine, power control unit, radiator, 
exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other 
fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn 
easily, such as paper and rags, in the 
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose 
an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are 
flammable.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch 
With the engine switch 
IGNITION ON mode 
electric cooling fan may automatically 
start to run if the air conditioning is on 
and/or the coolant temperature is high. 
(  P.301)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or 
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter 
removed may cause excessive engine 
wear due to dirt in the air.