2020 Lexus LC500h brake

3307-1. Essential information
7-1.Essential information
Press the switch to flash all of the turn
signal lights.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■Emergency flashers
LC500: If the emergency flashers are used
for a long time while the engine is not run-
ning, the 12-volt battery may discharge.
LC500h: If the emergency flashers are
used for a long time while the hybrid system
is not operating (while the “READY” indica-
tor is not illuminated), the 12-volt battery
may discharge.
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly
as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift position to N.
If the shift position is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.
4 Stop the engine .
If the shift position cannot be shifted
to N
3 Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
4 To stop the engine ,
press and hold the engine switch
for 2 consecutive
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped in the road due to
a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle

3357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
If your vehicle is transported by a flat-
bed truck, it should be tied down at the
locations shown in the illustration. If you use chains or cables to tie down
your vehicle, the angles shaded in
black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or
the vehicle may be damaged.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using cables or chains
secured to the emergency towing eye-
lets. This should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for short distances
at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.
To have your vehicle towed by another
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure

3367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.
1Take out the screwdriver and the
towing eyelet. ( P.314)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehicle
body as shown in the illustration.
3Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand. 4
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using the screwdriver or
hard metal bar.
5 Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine .
If the engine does not
start, turn the engine switch switch> to IGNITION ON mode mode>.
7Shift the shift position to N and
release the parking brake.
■While towing
If the engine is not running off>, the power assist for the brakes and
steering will not function, making steering
and braking more difficult.

3377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
Fluid leaks under the vehicle. (Water
dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Engine coolant temperature gauge
continually points higher than nor-
mal.
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing
 Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the engine
 Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking 
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
 Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

3397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
This light also comes on when the pa rking brake is not released. If the
light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is oper-
ating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
 Indicates that the brake pads are worn out (only the right-side pads
can be detected)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.

3407-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light
■ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronic engine control system;
 The hybrid system (LC500h);
 The electronic throttle control system;
 The electronic automatic transmission control system (LC500); or
 The electronic hybrid transmission control system (LC500h)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(red)
or
(yellow)Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

3427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light
(warning buzzer)*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Brake hold operated indicator
■Parking brake indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System or Drive-Start
Control
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Indicates that the shift position wa s changed while depressing the accel-
erator pedal and Drive-Start Control was operated
 Momentarily release th e accelerator pedal.
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer does not sound):
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed
simultaneously
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(U.S.A.) or
(flashes)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

3437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*
*: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert th e driver that his or her seat belt is not fas-
tened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode mode>, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20
km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened afte r 24 seconds, the
buzzer will sound interm ittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the
buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his or her
seat belt is not fasten ed. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound inter-
mittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a dif-
ferent tone for 90 more seconds.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronically controlled brake system
 The regenerated braking system (LC500h)
 The parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.3 gal. [12.6 L, 2.8
Imp.gal.] or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passe nger to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat
belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.