3397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.
3527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunction”
• “Shift system malfunction”
• “P switch malfunction”
• “Shift system unavailable”
●If any of the following messages is shown on the multi-information di splay, it may indicate
a malfunction in a system or part. Immediatel y have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction” (LC500h)
•“Check Engine”
•“Hybrid Battery System Malfunction” (LC500h)
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Hybrid system stopped” (LC500h)
• “Engine stopped”(LC500h)
●If any of the following messages is shown on the multi-information di splay, it may indicate
a malfunction. Immediately stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
●If “Aux Battery Low” is shown, observe the following. (LC500h)
• If the message disappears in a few minutes*
Keep the hybrid system operating for more than approximately 15 minutes to charge the
12-volt battery.
• If the message does not disappear Refer to “If the 12-volt battery is discharged” ( P.361) to start the hybrid system
*: It is displayed for approximately 6 seconds.
●If “Battery low” is shown, the 12-volt battery charge is insufficient. Recharge or replace the
12-volt battery.
●If “Maintenance Required for Traction battery Cooling Parts” is shown, the filters may be
clogged, the air intake vents may be blocked, or there may be a gap in the duct. There-
fore, perform the following correction procedure. (LC500h)
• If the air intake vents and filters of the hybrid battery (traction battery) are dirty, perform the procedure on P.283 to clean them.
• If the warning message is shown when the air intake vents and filters of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) are not dirty, have th e vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If a message that indicates the need fo r visiting your Lexus dealer is shown
The system or part shown on the multi-information display is malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard du e to being in a noisy location or audio sound.
NOTICE
■While the engine oil level warning message is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.
4078-3. Items to initialize
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Vehicle specifications
8-3.Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being re connected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle:
List of the items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires.
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed by changing tire size.
(When there are multiple speci-
fied pressures)
• After registering the ID codes.
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when changing
traveling speed.
P.310
Power windows• When functioning abnormallyP.134
Lexus parking assist monitor
• The steering wheel has been moved while the 12-volt battery
was being reinstalled.
• 12-volt battery power is low.Refer to “NAV- IGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Message indicating maintenance is
required• After the maintenance is per- formedP.287
Oil maintenance (LC500h)• After the maintenance is per-formedP.299
Alphabetical index427
If the hybrid system will not start ........356
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................330
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............ 148
Ignition switch (power switch) ............... 151
Overheating.................................... 368, 370
Power switch .................................................. 151
Engine coolant..............................................300 Capacity ........................................................ 380
Checking ...................................................... 300
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 242
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 80
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 68
Engine oil ........................................................ 297 Capacity ......................................................... 378
Checking ....................................................... 297
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 242
Warning light ............................................... 339
Warning message.......................................351
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 299
Engine oil temperature gauge .................. 80
Engine switch (power switch) ......... 148, 151 Auto power off function ..................151, 154
Changing the engine switch (power switch) modes.................................150, 154
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................330
Starting the engine (hybrid system).................................148, 151
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 235 Function .......................................................... 235
Warning light ...............................................340
EV drive mode............................................... 155
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
EV indicator ........................................................ 61
F
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 266
Flat tire ............................................................. 354 Tire pressure warning system ............. 307 Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........................... 381
Brake ................................................................382
Hybrid transmission................................... 381
Washer ...........................................................302
Footwell light ................................................. 262
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 38
Front seats ........................................................ 122 Adjustment ...................................................... 122
Cleaning .......................................................... 281
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .........................124
Head restraints.............................................. 127
Jam protection function ............................123
Memory recall function............................ 125
Seat heaters ..................................................259
Seat position memory ...............................124
Seat ventilators ............................................259
Front side marker light ................................ 175 Light switch .....................................................175
Replacing light bulbs ................................328
Front turn signal lights .................................169 Replacing light bulbs ................................328
Turn signal lever .......................................... 169
Fuel ..................................................................... 184 Capacity ......................................................... 377
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 80
Fuel pump shut off system.................... 338
Information ................................................... 385
Refueling.......................................................... 184
Type .................................................................. 377
Warning light ...............................................343
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumpt ion after refueling
.............................................................................86
Average fuel economy ..............................86
Current fuel consumption ........................86
Fuel filler door ................................................ 184 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 358
430Alphabetical index
Vanity lights ..................................................268
Wattage..........................................................384
Welcome light illumination control .... 176
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......................199 Operation........................................................199
Warning messages ..................................205
Lock steering column ........................149, 152
Low profile tire.............................................. 306
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 292
General maintenance .............................288
Maintenance data...................................... 376
Maintenance requirements .................. 287
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 340
Master warning light .................................. 344
Meter Changing the display ................................. 83
Head-up display ............................................. 91
Indicators .......................................................... 76
Instrument panel light control ................ 83
Meters ................................................................80
Multi-information display .......................... 84
Operating the meter control switches85
Settings ..............................................................88
Warning lights ............................................. 339
Warning message.....................................348
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 257
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror............................. 130
Outside rear view mirror defoggers253
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 131
Vanity mirrors..............................................268
Multi-information display ............................ 84 Audio system-linked ...................................88
Drive information .......................................... 86
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..............................................206
Eco Driving Indicator ................................. 78
Energy monitor.............................................. 96
Gear positions ............................................... 86 G-force .............................................................. 87
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 78
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................202
Navigation system-linked........................ 88
Rear wing position ...................................... 88
Settings.............................................................. 88
Switching the display...................................85
Tire pressure ................................................307
Warning message .................................... 348N
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
Odometer ......................................................... 80
Oil
Differential oil ....... ................................. .......382
Engine oil........................................................378
Opener Fuel filler door ............................................... 184
Hood ................................................................ 294
Trunk ................................................................... 113
Outside door handle lig hts...................... 262
Outside rear view mirrors .......................... 131 Adjustment ....................................................... 131
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).................... 223
Folding...............................................................132
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................132
Mirror position memory ...........................124
Outside rear view mirror defoggers253
Outside temperature.................................... 80
Overheating ...................................... 368, 370
P
Paddle shift switches ....... 161, 162, 167, 168
Panic mode ..................................................... 106
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ............................................................... 217
Parking brake..................................................170
Alphabetical index435
Pre-collision braking.................................. 192
Seat belt reminder..................................... 343
Warning label .................................................. 63
Warning lights............................................... 339 ABS ..................................................................340
Brake hold operated indicator ........... 342
Brake Override System ......................... 342
Brake system ...................................339, 343
Charging system ....................................... 339
Electric power steering ..........................340
High coolant temperature .................... 344
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)................... 341
Low engine oil pressure......................... 339
Low fuel level ............................................... 343
Malfunction indicator lamp...................340
Master warning light ................................ 344
Parking brake indicator .......................... 342
Pre-collision system ................................... 341
Seat belt reminder light .......................... 343
Slip indicator ..................................................341
SRS....................................................................340
Tire pressure ................................................ 344
Warning messages ..................................... 348
Warning reflector storag e belt.............. 266
Washer ............................................................. 180 Checking ....................................................... 302
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 242
Switch ............................................................... 180
Washing and waxing.................................. 278
Weight Cargo capacity.............................................146
Load limits .......................................................146
Weight ............................................................ 376
Wheels ...............................................................319 Replacing wheels.........................................313
Size....................................................................383
Window lock switch .....................................135
Windows ...........................................................134 Power windows............................................ 134
Rear window defogger .......................... 253
Washer ............................................................ 180 Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 257
Windshield wipers ....................................... 180
Position............................................................. 182
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 180
Winter driving tips....................................... 242
Wireless remote control ........................... 106 Battery-Saving Function............................ 117
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 106
Replacing the battery ............................... 322
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
· Audio/video system
· Navigation system
· Lexus parking assist monitor
· Lexus Enform
436
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.294)
Trunk opener ( P.113)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.185)
Fuel filler door ( P.185)
Hood lock release lever ( P.294)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.383)
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)LC50021.7 gal. (82.0 L, 18.0 Imp.gal.)
LC500h22.2 gal. (84.0 L, 18.5 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.377
Cold tire inflation
pressureP.383
Engine oil capacity (Drain and
refill reference)P.378
Engine oil typeP.378,
379
A
B
C
D
E
F