
2816-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type
cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush
to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces
and let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or sponge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying
or cuts.
■When cleaning the carpeted portions of
the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive ta pe is used, there is a
possibility that the su rface of the carpet
could be damaged.
NOTICE
■When using a high-pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let
water from the high -pressure washer
directly hit the camera, the area
around the camera or inside of the out-
side door handles. Due to the shock
from high-pressure water, it is possible
that the device may not operate nor-
mally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or re sin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
•Steering parts
•Suspension parts
• Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9
in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as
moldings and bumpers, may be
deformed and damaged. Also, do not
continuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.
●Do not spray the lower part of the
windshield continuously. If water
enters the air conditioning system
intake located near the lower part of
the windshield, the air conditioning
system may not operate correctly.
●LC500h: Do not wash the underside
of the vehicle using a high pressure car
washer.
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior

3347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
In the following situations, it is not pos-
sible to be towed by another vehicle
using cables or chains, as the rear
wheels may be locked due to the park-
ing lock. Contact your Lexus dealer or
commercial towing service.
There is a malfunction in the shift control system. (
P.151, 155, 351)
There is a malfunction in the engine
immobilizer system
There is a malfunction in the smart
access system with push-button
start. ( P.359)
The 12-volt battery is discharged.
( P.361)
The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing
service before towing.
LC500: The engine is running but
the vehicle does not move.
LC500h: The hybrid system warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-
information display and the vehicle
does not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
WARNING
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-
cle
Make sure that towing eyelets are
installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets
may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch
nism is not strong enough to hold the
front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-
quate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle.
Without adequate clearance, the vehi-
cle could be damaged while being
towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either
from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.
Situations when it is not possible
to be towed by another vehicle
Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

424Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A
A/C ................................................................... 252Air conditioning filter ............................... 320
Automatic air conditioning system ... 252
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 257
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 235 Function .......................................................... 235
Warning light ...............................................340
Active rear wing........................................... 232
Adaptive Variable Suspension System235
Airbags ............................................................... 28 Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 33
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 33
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 38
General airbag precautions ................... 33
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions ............................ 33
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 33
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ......................................340
Air conditioning filter ................................. 320
Air conditioning system ............................ 252 Air conditioning filter ............................... 320
Automatic air conditioning system ... 252
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 257
Alarm ................................................................... 70 Alarm .................................................................. 70
Warning buzzer ......................................... 339
Anchor brackets ..................................... 44, 52
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) ................................................... 115 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 235
Function ..........................................................235
Warning light .............................................. 340
Approach warning........................................ 212
Automatic headlight leveling system .... 176
Automatic High Beam ................................178
Automatic light control system................ 175
Automatic transmission .............................. 157 M mode ............................................................162
Paddle shift switches ......................... 161, 162
Snow mode...................................................... 161
Auxiliary net................................................... 264
Average fuel economy................................. 86
Average vehicle speed ................................ 86
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................328
Battery (12-volt battery) ........................... 303 Battery checking ....................................... 303
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ..... 361
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 242
Replacing ...................................................... 365
Warning light ...............................................339
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 63
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 223 Blind Spot Monitor function ................. 227
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ....... 229
Brake Brake hold .......................................................173
Fluid...................................................................382
Parking brake ............................................... 170
Regenerative braking ...................................61
Warning light .................................. 339, 343
Warning message .....................................349
Brake assist .................................................... 235
Break-in tips.....................................................139
Brightness control Instrument panel light control.................83
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 223 Blind Spot Monitor function ................. 227