
371-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
■When the Pop Up Hood is operated
●Do not pull the hood lock release lever. 
Doing so after the Pop Up Hood has 
operated will further raise the hood 
and may cause an injury. Do not drive 
with the hood raised, as doing so may 
block the driver’s vision, possibly caus-
ing an accident.
●Do not forcibly push down the hood. 
As the popped up hood cannot be 
lowered by hand, doing so may deform 
the hood or cause an injury.
●If the Pop Up Hood has operated, have 
it replaced by your Lexus dealer. If the 
Pop Up Hood has operated, stop the 
vehicle in a safe place and contact 
your Lexus dealer.
●Do not touch the lifters immediately 
after the Pop Up Hood has operated, 
as the lifters may be hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■Pop Up Hood precautions
●Make sure to close the hood before 
driving, as the system may not operate 
properly if the hood is not fully closed.
●Make sure that all 4 tires are of the 
specified size and inflated to the speci-
fied tire pressure. If tires of a different 
size are used, the system may not 
operate properly.
●If something has hit the area around 
the front bumper, the sensors may be 
damaged even if the Pop Up Hood has 
not operated. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your  Lexus dealer.
●Do not remove or repair the parts or 
wiring of the Pop Up Hood, as doing 
so may cause accidental operation or 
prevent the system from operating 
properly. If repair or replacement is 
necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not remove such components as 
the front bumper, hood or suspension, 
or replace them with non-genuine 
parts, as doing so may prevent the sys-
tem from operating properly.
●Do not install anything to the front 
bumper or hood, as doing so may pre-
vent the sensors fr om detecting an 
impact correctly and prevent the sys-
tem from operating properly.
●Do not close the hood with force or 
apply load to the lifters, as doing so 
may damage the lifters and prevent the 
system from operating properly.
●Do not modify the suspension, as 
changes made to the vehicle height 
may prevent the system from operat-
ing properly. 

2826-1. Maintenance and care
■CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas-
tic) parts (if equipped)
CFRP is used for the scuff plates. When 
cleaning the scuff plates, remove dirt using 
a water-dampened soft  cloth or synthetic 
chamois, and then wipe the surface with a 
dry soft cloth to remove any remaining 
moisture.
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●LC500: Do not splash or spill liquid in 
the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical compo-
nents etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
LC500h: Do not splash or spill liquid 
in the vehicle, such as on the floor, on 
the rear seats, in the hybrid battery 
(traction battery) air vents, and in the 
trunk. ( P.66)
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery, 
electrical components, etc. to mal-
function or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components 
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. 
(  P.28)
An electrical malfunction may cause 
the airbags to deploy or not function 
properly, resulting in death or serious 
injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially 
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. 
The instrument panel may reflect off the 
windshield, obstructing the driver’s view 
and leading to an accident, resulting in 
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of 
detergent, as they may discolor the 
vehicle interior or cause streaks or 
damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or gasoline, 
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and 
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,  such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish 
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or 
other interior part’s painted surface 
may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather sur-
faces
Observe the following precautions to 
avoid damage to and deterioration of 
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather 
surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct 
sunlight for extended periods of time. 
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-
cially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-
tic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather 
surface if the vehicle interior heats up 
significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system 
may be damaged if water comes into 
contact with electrical components such 
as the audio system above or under the 
floor of the vehicle. Water may also 
cause the body to rust. 

3266-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Type DNormal fuse
Blown fuse
■After a fuse is replaced
●When installing the lid,  make sure that the 
tab is installed securely.
●If the lights do not turn on even after the 
fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need 
replacement. ( P.328)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the 
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting 
the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine 
Lexus products designed for this vehicle. 
Because certain bulbs are connected to cir-
cuits designed to prevent overload, non-
genuine parts or parts not designed for this 
vehicle may be unusable.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and 
vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to 
the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage 
rating than that indicated, or use any 
other object in place of a fuse.
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●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or 
equivalent.
Never replace a fuse  with a wire, even 
as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload 
determined and repaired by your Lexus 
dealer as soon as possible. 

3457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Hybrid system overheat warning light (warning buzzer)* (LC500h)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag  sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side 
impact sensors (door), side impa ct sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat 
position sensor, driver’s seat  belt buckle switch, front passeng er occupant classification sys-
tem (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicat or light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, 
front passenger’s seat be lt buckle switch, seat belt preten sioners, airbags, interconnecting 
wiring and power sources. ( P.29)
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat  belt reminder and warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front  passenger detection sensor may 
cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not 
sitting in the seat.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off af ter several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
■Electric power steering system  warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily drops, the 
electric power steering syst em warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may 
sound.
■Tire pressure warning light
When a malfunction occurs in the tire pressure warning system, the tire pressure warning 
light blinks to warn the driver . However, if the warning light  blinks for 1 minute, and then 
remains illuminated, making it  difficult to determine whether the warning light is blinking, 
turn the engine switch 
check if the warning light blinks.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire pres-
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
This light may be displayed when dr iving under severe operating condi-
tions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place. 
Handling method. ( P.371)