2020 Lexus LC500 maintenance reset

2876-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
6-2.Maintenance
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts
be used for repairs to ensure performance
of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used
in replacement or if a repair shop other than
a Lexus dealer perfor ms repairs, confirm
the warranty coverage.
■Allow inspection and repairs to be per-
formed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well
informed about the operations of all sys-
tems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repa ir order. It proves
that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warra nty coverage. If any
problem should arise while your vehicle is
under warranty, your Lexus dealer will
promptly take care of it.
General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.
For details about ma intenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
■Resetting the message indicating main-
tenance is required
After the required maintenance is per-
formed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedure
described below:
1 Press or of the meter control
switches and select .
2 Press or of the meter control
switches and select “Vehicle Settings”.
Then press “OK”.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to perform
regular checks. Lexus recommends
the following maintenance:
WARNING
■If your vehicle is not properly main-
tained
Improper maintenanc e could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and possi-
ble death or serious injury.
■Handling of the 12-volt battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-
cles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth
defects or other re productive harm.
Avoid exposure and wash any affected
area immediately.
●12-volt battery post s, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds which are known to
cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. ( P.303)
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance

2886-2. Maintenance
3Press or of the meter control
switches and select “Scheduled Mainte-
nance”. Then press “OK”.
4 Select “Yes” and press “OK”.
A message will be disp layed when the reset
procedure has been completed.
You can perform some maintenance
procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.
The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warra nty coverage, refer
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in
the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to
the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.
WARNING
■If the engine is running tem is operating>
Turn the engine off and
ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
(  P.301)
Engine coolant
(LC500)Is the engine coolant at
the correct level?
( P.300)
Engine/power
control unit cool-
ant (LC500h)Is the engine/power
control unit coolant at
the correct level?
( P.300)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
( P.297)
Exhaust system
There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.

2996-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LC500
LC500h
1 Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and
engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil (LC500h)
The engine oil maintenance data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 While the vehicle is stopped, press
of the meter control switches.
2 Press or of the meter control
switches, and select .
3 Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Veh icle Settings”, and
then press “OK”.
4 Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Oil Maintenance”, and
then press “OK”.
5 Select “Yes” and then press “OK”.
A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station
or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.

3517-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■If a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from moving unex-
pectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. In that case, follow the instruction of the me ssage and shift the shift lever.
■If “Front Camera Unavailable” or “Front Camera Unavailable Remove Debris On
Windshield” is shown
The following systems may be suspended un til the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.198, 348)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Engine Stopped Steering Power Low” (LC500) or “H ybrid System Stopped Steer-
ing Power Low” (LC500h) is shown
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. If the steering wheel becomes heavier
than usual when operating, hold firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■If “Warming Up Maximum Vehicle Speed: 65MPH” is shown (LC500h)
The transmission is being warmed up and the ve hicle is unable to be driven over 65 mph
(110 km/h). Wait until th e transmission warms up.
■If “Stop the vehicle in a safe place Shift to P position” is shown (LC500h)
There may be a malfunction in th e hybrid system or the shift position may be shifted to N for
a long time. Immediately stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus dealer.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is shown (LC500h)
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed. Check the engine oil, and change if necessary.
After changing the engine oil, the message should be reset. (P.287)
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is shown
Indicates that all maintenance according to th e driven distance on the maintenance sched-
ule
* should be performed soon. The message is shown approximately 4500 miles (7200
km) after the message has been reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
*: Refer to the separate “Sched uled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for the
maintenance interval app licable to your vehicle.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is shown
The engine oil level is low. Chec k the level of engine oil, and add if necessary. This message
may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and
check to see if the message disappears.
■If a message that indicates the need for referring to Owner’s Manual is shown
●If any of the following messages is shown on the multi-information display, follow the
instructions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.368, 370)
•“Battery low” ( P.361)
• “Transmission Fluid Temp High” ( P.158, 164)
●If any of the following messages is shown on the multi-information di splay, it may indicate
a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Alphabetical index433
Stop lightsReplacing light bulbs................................ 328
Storage feature ............................................ 264
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck................ 374
Sunshade......................................................... 269
Sun visors ........................................................ 268
Switches “SOS” button .................................................. 54
Active rear wing switch .......................... 232
Automatic High Beam system..............178
Brake Hold switch ...................................... 173
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch...... 224
Door lock switches ...................................... 110
Driving mode select switch .................... 216
Driving position memory switches ..... 124
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch ............................... 207
Emergency flashers switch ...................330
Engine switch................................................ 148
EV drive mode switch ............................. 155
Garage door opener switches .......... 270
Heated steering wheel switch............. 259
HUD (Head-up display) switch.............. 91
Ignition switch.......................................148, 151
Instrument panel light control switch.. 83
Intuitive parking assist switch.................218
Light switches ................................................ 175
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch ....201
Meter control switches ..............................85
Outside rear view mirror switches ...... 131
Paddle shift switches .... 161, 162, 167, 168
Parking brake switch .................................170
PCS OFF switch ..........................................194
Power door lock switch ............................ 110
Power switch .................................................. 151
Power window switches ..........................134
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................ 252
Seat heater switches ................................ 259
Seat ventilator switches .......................... 259
Snow mode switch ............................ 161, 167 Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
............................................................................129
Tire pressure warning reset switch.... 310
Trunk opener main switch........................ 115
Trunk opener switch ................................... 113
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch... 207
VSC OFF switch .......................................236
Window lock switch.................................. 135
Windshield wiper and washer switch180
Windshield wiper de-icer switch.......256
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Tachometer....................................................... 80 Variable red zone......................................... 82
Tail lights............................................................ 175 Light switch .....................................................175
Replacing light bulbs ................................328
Theft deterrent system Alarm................................................................... 70
Engine immobilizer system......................68
Theft prevention labels ................................. 71
Tire inflation pressure .................................. 317 Maintenance data ..................................... 383
Tire inflation pressure display function..........................................................................307
Warning light ...............................................344
Tire information ............................................ 387 Glossary ........................................................ 390
Size ................................................................... 388
Tire identification number..................... 388
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ........... 389
Tire pressure warning system ................ 307 Function ..........................................................307
Initializing......................................................... 310
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters...................................... 309
Registering ID codes .................................312
Warning light ...............................................344
Tires...................................................................305 Chains ............................................................. 243
Checking ...................................................... 305
If you have a flat tire ..................................354