2020 Lexus LC500h light

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For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.
LC500
LC500h
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target
region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Instrument cluster

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the
engine is started, or
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.339)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.339)
Charging system warning
light
*2 (  P.339)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
*2 (  P.339)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.340)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.340)
SRS warning light
*1
(  P.340)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.340)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.340)
(red)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 ( P.340)
(yellow)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 ( P.340)
PCS warning light
*1, 3
(  P.341)
(orange)
LKA indicator*2 ( P.341)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.341)
Brake Override System
warning light
(  P.342)/Drive-Start Con-
trol warning light
*2 (  P.342)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*1, 3 (  P.342)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*3
(  P.342)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*3
(  P.342)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.343)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.343)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder light
(  P.343)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights
*4 (  P.344)
Master warning light
*1
(  P.344)
Tire pressure warning light
*1, 3
(  P.344)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.344)
(if equipped)
Hybrid system overheat
warning light
*2( P.345)

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after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunc-tion.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
■Operation indicators
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine tem>, this could mean that these systems
are not available to he lp protect you in an
accident, which could result in death or
serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(  P.169)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.175)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.175)
Headlight high beam indica-
tor ( P.177)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor
*1 (  P.178)
Cruise control indicator*2
(  P.206)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator
*2 (  P.206)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor
*2 (  P.206)
(white)
LKA indicator*2 ( P.199)
(green)
LKA indicator*2 ( P.199)
(orange)
LKA indicator*2, 3 ( P.199)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor ( P.217)
Slip indicator
*1, 3 (  P.236)
VSC OFF indicator
*1
(  P.236)
PCS warning light
*1, 4
(  P.194)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror indi-
cators
*5, 6 (  P.223)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
indicator ( P.223)
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) indicator ( P.223)
Brake hold standby indica-
tor
*1 (  P.173)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*1 (  P.173)
Security indicator
*7 (  P.68,
70)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator
*2
(  P.148, 151)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the
engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a syst em if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor- mation display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the sys-tem is operating.
*4: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
When the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode mode> while the BSM main switch is
turned on.
When the BSM main switch is turned
on while the engine switch switch> is in IGNITION ON mode
.
If the system is func tioning correctly, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators do not illuminate or do not turn
off, there may be a malfunction in the
system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
(if equipped)
“READY” indicator ( P.151)
Low outside temperature
indicator
*2, 8 (  P.80)
(if equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator Light*1
(  P.78)
(if equipped)
EV indicator ( P.61)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.170)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.170)
Snow mode indicator
(  P.161, 167)
(if equipped)
EV drive mode indicator
( P.155)
“Normal” indicator
*2
(  P.216)
“Eco” indicator
*2 (  P.216)
“Sport S” indicator
*2
(  P.216)
“Sport S+” indicator
*2
(  P.216)
“Comfort” indicator
*2
(  P.216)
“Custom” indicator
*2
(  P.216)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*7 ( P.38)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*7 ( P.38)

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*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*7: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*8: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.
■Eco Driving Indicator (LC500)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on. When the acceleration exceeds the
Zone of Eco driving, or when the vehicle is
stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator can be enabled on
the multi-information display. ( P.84)
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
When the driving mode is Normal mode or
Comfort mode, switch the display to the
side position. ( P.83)
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
The part that exceeds the Zone of Eco driv- ing illuminates in white.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:
●The shift position is in any position other
than D.
●A paddle shift swit ch is operated.
●The driving mode is SPORT S mode or
SPORT S+ mode.
●The vehicle speed is approximately 80
mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■Hybrid System Indicator (LC500h)
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status. Regenerated
energy will be used to charge the hybrid
battery (traction battery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline en gine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle within Eco
area, more Eco-friend ly driving can be
A
B
C
D
A
B
C

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C)
or lower
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Speedometer
Shift position/shift range/gear position ( P.157, 163)
Shift position indicator ( P.159, 165)
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.268)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator enters the red zone, a buzzer sounds
and the high coolant temperature warning light comes on
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset
Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances independently
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.84)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.348)
Motor power display/Hybrid System Indicator (LC500h)
Displays the motor power display ( P.79) or Hybrid System Indicator ( P.78)
■Rev indicator
When the engine speed reaches a set
speed or the red zone, a ring-shaped
indicator will be displayed on the
tachometer.
The indicators will be displayed in
amber ( ) when the engine speed
reaches a set speed, and in red ( ) when the engine speed reaches the
red zone. This setting can be enabled
on the multi-information display.
(
P.89)
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
A
B

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■Rev peak
When the engine speed reaches or
exceeds the following, an afterimage of
the tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second.
LC500: 3600 r/min
LC500h: 4000 r/min
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode .
■Variable red zone (LC500)
To help protect the engine, the engine
speed is controlled by starting the red zone
of the tachometer at different engine
speeds ranging from 3700 rpm to 7300
rpm depending on the engine coolant tem-
perature.
Before driving under extremely high load
conditions, make sure to sufficiently warm
up the engine.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights is automatically adjusted based on the
light sensor detectin g how bright the sur-
roundings are.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds
(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of
a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “- -” or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Speed unit setting for the speedometer
When the speed unit has been changed
from the default setting, the vehicle speed in
the default unit is also displayed in the
meter.
■Pop-up display
●In some situations, su ch as when a switch
operation is performed, a pop-up display
will be temporarily displayed on the
multi-information display.
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off.
(  P.88)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the
display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on
the multi-information display. ( P.395)
The odometer and trip meter displays
can be switched. When the trip meter
is displayed, pressing and holding the
button will reset the trip meter. The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1
Darker
2 Brighter
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels
when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted individually. However, when the
surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.),
turning on the tail lights will not change the
instrument pa nel brightness.
The display can be switched between
the center and side positions.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and
its components
●Do not let the indicator of the tachom-
eter enter the red zone, as it rep-
resents the engine speed range which
exceeds the maximum safe engine
speed.
●In the following situations, the engine
may be overheating. In this case,
immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.368, 370)
• The engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red zone (H).
• LC500: The engine oil temperature gauge is in the red zone (H).
Changing between the odome-
ter and trip meter
Changing the Instrument panel
light brightness
Changing the display