
561-3. Lexus Enform
Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Provides drivers various on-road assis-
tance. ( 
P.57)
After you have signed the Telematics 
Subscription Service Agreement and 
are enrolled, you can begin receiving 
services.
A variety of subscription terms is avail-
able for purchase. Contact your Lexus 
dealer, call the following or push the 
“SOS” button in your vehicle for fur-
ther subscription details.
• The United States
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987)
• Canada
1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987)
•Puerto Rico
1-877-539-8777
■Safety Connect Serv ices Information
●Phone calls using the vehicles Blue-
tooth® technology will not be possible 
during Safety Connect.
●Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 
2009 on select Lexus models (in the 
contiguous United States only). Contact 
with the Safety Connect response center 
is dependent upon the telematics device 
being in operative co ndition, cellular con-
nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-
nal reception, which ca n limit the ability to 
reach the response  center or receive 
emergency service support. Enrollment 
and Telematics Subscription Service 
Agreement required.  A variety of sub-
scription terms is available; charges vary 
by subscription term selected and loca-
tion.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-
gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle 
Location will function in the United  States, including Hawaii and Alaska, 
Puerto Rico and in Canada, and 
Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-
tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and 
in Canada.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-
gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and 
Enhanced Road Assistance will not func-
tion in the United St
ates Virgin Islands.
For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no 
Safety Connect services will function in 
and outside the United States Virgin 
Islands.
●Safety Connect services are not subject 
to section 255 of the Telecommunica-
tions Act and the device is not TTY com-
patible.
■Languages
The Safety Connect re sponse center will 
offer support in mult iple languages. The 
Safety Connect system will offer voice 
prompts in English, Spanish, and French. 
Please indicate your language of choice 
when enrolling.
■When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the response 
center if the network is busy.
When the engine switch 
mode 
light comes on for 2 seconds then turns 
off. Afterward, the green indicator light 
comes on, indicating that the service is 
active.
The following indicator light patterns 
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:
 Green indicator light on = Active 
service
 Green indicator light flashing = 
Subscription
Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators 

571-3. Lexus Enform
1
For safety and security
Safety Connect call in process
 Red indicator light (except at vehi-
cle start-up) = System malfunction 
(contact your Lexus dealer)
 No indicator light (off) = Safety 
Connect service not active
■Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or 
severe rear-end collision, the system is 
designed to automatically call the 
response center. The responding agent 
receives the vehicle’s location and 
attempts to speak with the vehicle 
occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to 
communicate, the ag ent automatically 
treats the call as an emergency, con-
tacts the nearest emergency services 
provider to describe the situation, and 
requests that assistance be sent to the 
location.
■Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect 
can work with local authorities to assist 
them in locating and recovering the 
vehicle. After filing a police report, call 
the Safety Connect response center at 
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-
3987) in the United States, 1-877-
539-8777 in Puerto Rico or 1-800-
265-3987 in Canada, and follow the 
prompts for Safety Connect to initiate 
this service.
In addition to assisting law enforce-
ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle,  Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle 
location data may, under certain cir-
cumstances, be shared with third par-
ties to locate your vehicle. Further 
information is available at Lexus.com.
■Emergency Assistance Button 
(“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the 
road, push the “SOS” button to reach 
the Safety Connect response center. 
The answering agent will determine 
your vehicle’s location, assess the 
emergency, and dispatch the neces-
sary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, 
tell the response-center agent that you are 
not experiencing an emergency.
■Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds 
GPS data to the already included war-
ranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” but-
ton to reach a Safety Connect 
response-center agent, who can help 
with a wide range of needs, such as: 
towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a 
description of the Roadside Assistance 
services and their limitations, please 
see the Safety Connect Terms and 
Conditions, which are available at 
Lexus.com.
Important! Read this information about 
exposure to radio frequency signals 
before using Safety Connect;
Safety Connect services
Safety information for Safety 
Connect 

601-4. Hybrid system
1-4.Hybrid system
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.
Gasoline engine
Electric motor (traction motor)
■When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops
* when the 
vehicle is stopped. During start off, the 
electric motor (traction motor) drives 
the vehicle. When the accelerator 
pedal is only lightly depressed, such as 
when traveling on a level surface or  down a gentle slope, the engine is 
stopped* and the electr
ic motor (trac-
tion motor) is used.
When the shift position is in N, the 
hybrid battery (traction battery) is not 
being charged.
Hybrid system features (LC500h)
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conven-
tional vehicles. Be sure you are closely  familiar with the characteristics of your 
vehicle, and operate it with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a  gasoline engine and an electric motor 
(traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and 
reducing exhaust emissions.
In addition to the conventional system,  exclusive control is performed for four 
driving conditions (starting off, acce lerating, low-speed driving and high-
speed cruising) to optimize the drive fo rce and fuel efficiency, allowing for a 
more powerful drive and a higher fuel efficiency.
System components
A
B 

631-4. Hybrid system
1
For safety and security
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.
Warning label
Power control unit
Electric motor (traction motor)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Service plug
High voltage cables (orange)
Air conditioning compressor
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the 
hybrid system cannot be  started, refuel the 
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to 
make the low fuel level warning light 
(  P.343) go off. If there is only a small 
amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not 
be able to start. (The standard amount of  fuel is about 3.3 gal. [12.6 L, 2.8 Imp.gal.], 
when the vehicle is on a level surface. This 
value may vary when the vehicle is on a 
slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is 
inclined.)
■Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on hybrid 
vehicles incorporate electromagnetic 
Hybrid system precautions (LC500h)
Take care when handling the hybrid system,
 as it is a high voltage system (about 
650 V at maximum) as well as contains  parts that become extremely hot when 
the hybrid system is operating. Obey th e warning labels attached to the vehi-
cle.
System components
A
B
C
D
E
F
G 

671-4. Hybrid system
1
For safety and security
■If a warning light comes on, a warning 
message is displayed, or the 12-volt bat-
tery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In this 
case, try to start the system again. If the 
“READY” indicator does not come on, con-
tact your Lexus dealer. 

681-5. Theft deterrent system
1-5.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the 
engine switch 
turned off to indicate that the system is 
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch 
been turned to ACCESSORY or 
IGNITION ON mode 
indicate that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type 
engine immobilizer system 
■Conditions that may  cause the system to 
malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact 
with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touch-
ing a key registered to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transponder chip) 
of another vehicle
■Certifications for the engine immo bilizer system 
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico
Engine immobilizer system 
The vehicle’s keys have built-in tran-
sponder chips that prevent the 
engine 
ing if a key has not been previously 
registered in the vehicle’s on-board 
computer.
Never leave the keys inside the 
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help pre-
vent vehicle theft but does not guar-
antee absolute security against all 
vehicle thefts.
Operating the system 

701-5. Theft deterrent system
■Items to check before locking the 
vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of 
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure 
of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows are closed before the 
alarm is set.
 No valuables or other personal 
items are left in the vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and 
lock both side doors. The system will 
be set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being on 
to flashing when the system is set.
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deactivate 
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
 Turn the engine switch 
TION ON mode 
start the engine 
(The alarm will be deactivated or 
stopped after a few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type 
alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following 
situations: 
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm 
system.)
●A person inside the  vehicle opens a door, 
the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle 
using a door lock switch.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or 
replaced when the vehicle is locked. 
(  P.365)
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to 
give an alert when an intrusion is 
detected. 
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:
 A locked door or trunk is 
unlocked or opened in any way 
other than using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control or 
mechanical key. (The doors will 
lock again automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stopping the 
alarm system 

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators . 74
Gauges and meters .................... 80
Multi-information display.......... 84
Head-up display ............................ 91
Energy monitor/consumption  screen ............................................ 96