
1253-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Before driving
will be overwritten.
■Seat positions that can be memorized 
( P.122)
The adjusted positions other than the posi-
tion adjusted by lumbar support switch can 
be recorded.
■In order to correctly use the driving 
position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest 
possible position and the  seat is operated in 
the same direction, the recorded position 
may be slightly differen t when it is recalled.
1Turn the engine switch 
2 Check that the shift position is in P. 3
Press one of the buttons for the 
driving position you want to recall 
until the buzzer sounds.
■To stop the position recall operation 
part-way through
Perform any of the following:
●Press the “SET” button.
●Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●Operate any of the seat adjustment 
switches (only cancels seat position 
recall).
●Operate the tilt and  telescopic steering 
control switch (onl y cancels steering 
wheel position recall).
■Operating the driving position memory 
after turning the engine switch 
Recorded seat positions can be activated 
up to 180 seconds after  the driver’s door is 
opened and another 60 seconds after it is 
closed again.
■Registering procedure
Record your driving  position to button 
“1”, “2” or “3” before performing the 
following:
Carry only the key yo u want to register, 
WARNING
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that 
the seat does not strike the rear passen-
ger or squeeze your body against the 
steering wheel.
Recalling a driving position
Registering/canceling/recall a 
driving position to an electronic 
key (including a card key) (mem-
ory recall function) 

1263-3. Adjusting the seats
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the 
driving position cannot be recorded 
properly.
1Turn the engine switch 
2 Check that the shift position is in P.
3 Recall the driving position that you 
want to record.
4 While pressing the recalled button, 
press and hold the  door lock switch 
(either lock or unlock) until the 
buzzer sounds.
If the button could not be registered, the 
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
■Cancelation procedure
1 Carry only the key you want to can-
cel and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the 
driving position cannot be canceled prop-
erly.
2Turn the engine switch 
3 While pressing the “SET” button, 
press and hold the  door lock switch 
(either lock or unlock) until the 
buzzer sounds twice.
If the button could not be canceled, the 
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
■Recall procedure
1 Make sure that the doors are 
locked before recalling the driving 
position. Carry the electronic key 
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and 
open the driver’s door using the 
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.
The driving position will move to the 
recorded position (not including the steer-
ing wheel and head-up display).
If the driving position is in a position that 
has already been recorded, the seat and 
outside rear view mirrors will not move.
2Turn the engine switch 
IGNITION ON mode 
The steering wheel and head-up display 
will move to the recorded position.
■Recalling the driving position using the 
memory recall function
●Different driving positions can be regis-
tered for each electronic key. Therefore, 
the driving position that is recalled may 
be different depending on the key being 
carried.
●If the passenger’s door is unlocked with 
the smart access system with push-but-
ton start, the driving position cannot be 
recalled. In this case, press the driving 
position button which has been set.
■Customization
The unlock door sett ings of the memory 
recall function can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P.395) 

1353-5. Opening and closing the windows
3
Before driving
pletely closed, continue holding the 
switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch  while the window is 
moving, start again from the beginning. 
If the window reverses and cannot be fully 
closed or opened, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and 
closed using the mechanical key.* 
(  P.359)
●The power windows can be opened using 
the wireless remote control.* ( P.108)
*: These settings must  be customized at 
your Lexus dealer.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and “Window Open” is 
shown on the multi-information display in 
the instrument cluster when the engine 
switch 
driver’s door is opened with the power win-
dows open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked  door lock operation) 
can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P.395)
This function can be used to prevent 
children from accidentally opening or 
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or 
serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all the 
power window operations, including 
the operation for the passengers. In 
order to prevent accidental operation, 
especially by a child, do not let a child 
operate the power windows. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers 
to have body parts caught in the power 
window. Also, when riding with a child, 
it is recommended to use the window 
lock switch. ( P.135)
●Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body 
in a position where it could be caught 
when a window is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating 
the power windows, operate the 
power window after checking to make 
sure that there is no  possibility of any 
passenger having any of their body 
parts caught in the window. Also do 
not let a child operate window by the 
wireless remote control or mechanical 
key. It is possible  for children and other 
passengers to get caught in the power 
window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the 
engine switch 
the key and exit the vehicle along with 
the child. There may be accidental 
operation, due to mischief, etc., that 
may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to 
intentionally activa te the jam protec-
tion function.
●The jam protection function may not 
work if something gets jammed just 
before the window is fully closed. Be 
careful not to get any part of your body 
jammed in the window.
■Catch protection function
●Never use any part of your body or 
clothing to intentionally activate the 
catch protection function.
●The catch protection function may not 
work if something gets caught just 
before the window is fully opened. Be 
careful not to get any part of your body 
or clothing caught in the window.
Preventing accidental operation 
(window lock switch) 

1384-1. Before driving
4-1.Before driving
■Starting the engine 
 P.148, 151
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed, 
shift the shift position to D. 
(P.159, 165)
Check that the shift position indicator 
shows D.
2 If the parking brake is in manual 
mode, release the parking brake. 
(P.170)
3 Gradually release the brake pedal 
and gently depress the accelerator 
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift position in D, depress 
the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an 
extended period of time, shift the shift posi-
tion to P. ( P.159, 165)
■Parking the vehicle
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 If the parking brake is in manual 
mode, set the parking brake. 
(P.170)
3 Shift the shift position to P. 
(P.160, 166)
Check that the shift position indicator  shows P.
4
Press the engine switch 
5 Slowly release the brake pedal.
6 Lock the door, making sure that you 
have the electronic key on your 
person.
If parking on a hill,  block the wheels as 
needed.
■Starting off on a steep uphill
1 Make sure that the parking brake is 
set with the brake pedal depressed, 
and then shift the shift position to D.
The hill-start assist control will be activated. 
( P.235)
2 Release the brake pedal and gently 
depress the accelerator pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
■For fuel-efficient driving (LC500h)
Keep in mind that hybr id vehicles are similar 
to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary 
to refrain from activi ties such as sudden 
acceleration. ( P.240)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because 
visibility will be reduced, the windows 
may become fogged-up, and the road 
will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, 
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on 
an expressway in the rain, because there 
may be a layer of wa ter between the tires 
and the road surface, preventing the 
steering and brakes from operating prop-
erly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine 
speed may become high while driving. This 
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be 
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure 

1484-2. Driving procedures
4-2.Driving procedures
1Press the parking brake switch to 
check that the parking brake is set. 
(P.170)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2 Firmly depress the brake pedal.
 and a message will be displayed on 
the multi-information display. 
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be 
started.
3 Press the engine switch shortly and 
firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one 
short, firm press is enough. It is not neces-
sary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up 
to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until 
the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine  switch mode.
■Engine switch illumination
According to the situation, the engine 
switch illumination operates as follows.
●When a door is opened, or the engine 
switch mode is changed from ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode to off, 
the engine switch illumination slowly 
blinks.
●When depressing the brake pedal with 
carrying the electronic key on your per-
son, the engine switch illumination rapidly 
blinks.
●When the engine sw itch is in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, the 
engine switch illumination illuminates.
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not 
have been deactivated. ( P.68) 
Contact your Lexus dealer.
●If a message related to  start-up is shown 
on the multi-information display, read the 
message and follow the instructions.
■If the 12-volt batte ry is discharged
The engine cannot be started using the 
smart access system with  push-button start. 
Refer to P.362 to restart the engine.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.104
Engine (ignition) switch 
(LC500)
Performing the following opera-
tions when carryin g the electronic 
key on your person starts the 
engine or changes engine switch 
modes.
Starting the engine 

1494-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.117
■Notes for the entry function
 P.117
■Steering lock function
●After turning the engine switch off and 
opening and closing the doors, the steer-
ing wheel will be lock ed due to the steer-
ing lock function. Operating the engine 
switch again automatically cancels the 
steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be 
released, “Push engine switch while turn-
ing the steering wheel in either direction” 
will be displayed on the multi-information 
display. 
Press the engine switch shortly and firmly 
while turning the steering wheel left and 
right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor from 
overheating, operation of the motor may 
be suspended if the engine is turned on 
and off repeatedly in  a short period of 
time. In this case, refrain from operating 
the engine switch. After about 10 sec-
onds, the steering lock motor will resume 
functioning.
■If there is a malfun ction in the smart 
access system with push-button start
If “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-
tion” is displayed on the multi-information 
display, the system may be malfunctioning. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus 
dealer immediately.
■Electronic key battery
 P.322
■Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and 
firmly, the engine switch mode may not  change or the engine may not start.
●If attempting to restart the engine imme-
diately after turning th
e engine switch off, 
the engine may not start in some cases. 
After turning the engine switch off, please 
wait a few seconds be fore restarting the 
engine.
■Customization
If the smart access system with push-button 
start has been deactivated in a customized 
setting, refer to P.359.
WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in 
the driver’s seat. Do not depress the 
accelerator pedal while starting the 
engine under any circumstances. 
Doing so may cause an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle 
is moving, do not lock or open the doors 
until the vehicle reaches a safe and com-
plete stop. Activation of the steering lock 
in this circumstance may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start 
or stalls frequently, have your vehicle 
checked by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunction 
with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operat-
ing somewhat differently than usual, such 
as the switch sticking slightly, there may 
be a malfunction. Contact your Lexus 
dealer immediately. 

1514-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode 
for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION 
ON mode (the engine is not running) for 
more than an hour with the shift position in 
P, the engine switch will automatically turn 
off. However, this fu nction cannot entirely 
prevent the 12-volt battery discharge. Do 
not leave the vehicle with the engine switch 
in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode 
for long periods of time when the engine is 
not running.
■When the shift control system malfunc-
tions
When attempting to turn the engine switch 
off while there is a malfunction in the shift 
control system, the engine switch mode 
may change to ACCESSORY mode. In this 
case, ACCESSORY mode may be turned 
off by applying the parking brake and press-
ing the engine switch again. If there is a mal-
function in the system, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
1 Press the parking brake switch to 
check that the parking brake is set. 
(P.170)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2 Firmly depress the brake pedal.
 and a message will be displayed on 
the multi-information display. 
If it is not displayed,  the hybrid system can-
not be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid sys-
tem cannot start. Shift the shift position to P 
when starting the hybrid system. ( P.166)
3 Press the power switch shortly and 
firmly.
When operating the power switch, one 
short, firm press is enough. It is not neces-
sary to press and hold the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the 
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until 
the “READY” indicat or is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started from any 
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Do not leave the engine switch in 
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON 
mode for long period s of time without 
the engine running.
●If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION 
ON” is displayed on the meter, the 
engine switch is not off.
Exit the vehicle after turning the 
engine switch off.
Power (ignition) switch 
(LC500h)
Performing the following opera-
tions when carrying the electronic 
key on your person starts the hybrid 
system or changes power switch 
modes.
Starting the hybrid system 

1524-2. Driving procedures
power switch mode.
4Check that the “READY” indicator 
is illuminated.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a 
flashing light to a solid light and the buzzer 
sounds, the hybrid system is starting nor-
mally.
The vehicle will not move when the 
“READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” 
indicator is on even if the engine is 
stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or 
stops automatically in accordance with the 
state of the vehicle.)
■Power switch illumination
According to the situation, the power 
switch illumination operates as follows.
●When a door is opened, or the power 
switch mode is changed from ACCES-
SORY or ON mode to off, the power 
switch illumination slowly blinks.
●When depressing the brake pedal with 
carrying the electron ic key on your per-
son, the power switch illumination rapidly 
blinks.
●When the power swit ch is in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode, the power switch 
illumination illuminates.
■If the hybrid system does not start
●The immobilizer system may not have 
been deactivated. ( P.68) 
Contact your Lexus dealer.
●If a message related to start-up is shown 
on the multi-information display, read the 
message and follow  the instructions.
■When the ambient temperature is low, 
such as during winter driving conditions
●When starting the hybrid system, the 
flashing time of the “READY” indicator 
may be long. Leave the ve hicle as it is until 
the “READY” indicator is steady on, as 
steady means the vehicle is able to move.
●When the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is extremely cold (below approxi-
mately -22°F [-30°C]) under the 
influence of the outside temperature, it 
may not be possible to start the hybrid 
system. In this case, try to start the hybrid 
system again after the temperature of the 
hybrid battery increases due to the out-
side temperature increase etc.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a 
hybrid vehicle
 P.62
■If the 12-volt batte ry is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started using 
the smart access syst em with push-button 
start. Refer to P.362 to restart the hybrid 
system.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.104
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.117
■Notes for the entry function
 P.117
■Steering lock function
●After turning the power switch off and 
opening and closing the doors, the steer-
ing wheel will be lock ed due to the steer-
ing lock function. Operating the power 
switch again automatically cancels the 
steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be 
released, “Push power switch while turn-
ing the steering wheel  in either direction” 
will be displayed on the multi-information 
display. 
Press the power switch shortly and firmly 
while turning the steering wheel left and 
right.