2645-5. Using the storage features
5-5.Using the storage features
Glove box (P.264)
Auxiliary net
Door pockets
Console box/auxiliary box
( P.265)
Cup holder ( P.265) 1
Open (press the glove box opener)
2 Unlock with the mechanical key
3 Lock with the mechanical key
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.
■Trunk opener main switch
P.115
■If the 12-volt batte ry is discharged
The glove box cannot be opened as usual.
Refer to P.362 to open the glove box.
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the
vehicle
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray
cans in the storage spaces, as this may
cause the following when cabin tempera-
ture becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or
cracked if they come into contact with
other stored items.
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B
C
D
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●Lighters or spray ca ns may explode. If
they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire
or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
■When storage compartments are not
in use
When driving or when the storage com-
partments are not in use, keep the lids
closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden
swerving, an accident may occur due to
an occupant being struck by an open lid
or the items stored inside.
Glove box
2655-5. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
1Using with half-open: Slide the
armrest as far back while pressing
the button.
Press the button to close.
2Using with fully open: Lift the arm-
rest while pulling the knob.
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.
■Using the auxiliary box
Do not place cups, beverage cans, etc. in
the auxiliary box.
To open, press down and release the
cup holder lid.
Console box/auxiliary box
WARNING
■When closing the console box
Take care to prevent your fingers etc.
from being caught.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the console
box
●Do not pull the knob while sliding the
armrest.
●Do not apply excessive force to the
armrest.
Cup holder
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than a cup
or beverage can in the cup holder. Even
when the lid is closed, items must not be
stored in the cup holder.
Other items may be thrown out of the
holder in the event of an accident or sud-
den braking, causing injury. If possible,
cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the cup holder
and air conditioning control switches
●Do not apply excessive force to the
cup holder.
●Take care when placing a tall bottle in
the cup holder. When the bottle is
taken out or the brakes are suddenly
applied, the bottle may hit the air con-
ditioning control switches, causing
damage to the switches or parts of the
air conditioning system.
2806-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Precautions regarding the exhaust
pipes and rear bumper diffusers
As exhaust gases cause the exhaust
pipes and rear bumper diffusers to
become quite hot, do not touch the
exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
while the engine is running
the engine
When washing the vehicle, be careful not
to touch the exhaust pipes and rear
bumper diffusers until they have cooled
sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes
and rear bumper diffusers can cause
burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear
bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped
or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
■Application of coatings to the vehicle
body (vehicles wi th CFRP parts)
Do not apply any kind of coating to the
vehicle body as doing so may damage
the paint or reduce its durability.
■To prevent paint deterioration and
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar, pollen or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated
with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched,
have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding,
remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the
wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic
substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the
lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the
lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged.
2826-1. Maintenance and care
■CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas-
tic) parts (if equipped)
CFRP is used for the scuff plates. When
cleaning the scuff plates, remove dirt using
a water-dampened soft cloth or synthetic
chamois, and then wipe the surface with a
dry soft cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●LC500: Do not splash or spill liquid in
the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical compo-
nents etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
LC500h: Do not splash or spill liquid
in the vehicle, such as on the floor, on
the rear seats, in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air vents, and in the
trunk. ( P.66)
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery,
electrical components, etc. to mal-
function or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( P.28)
An electrical malfunction may cause
the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious
injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.
The instrument panel may reflect off the
windshield, obstructing the driver’s view
and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or
damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’s painted surface
may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather sur-
faces
Observe the following precautions to
avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather
surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-
cially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-
tic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather
surface if the vehicle interior heats up
significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system
may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such
as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also
cause the body to rust.
2936-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Engine oil level
( P.297)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P.323)•Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Headlight aim• Phillips-head screw-driver
Light bulbs
( P.328)
Radiator and
condenser
( P.301)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.317)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.302)
• Water or washer fluid
containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer
fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●LC500h: Make sure that the “IGNI-
TION ON” on the multi-information
display and the “READY” indicator are
both off.
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
ItemsParts and tools●LC500: Be careful not to touch the
engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc.
right after driving as they may be hot.
Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
LC500h: Be careful not to touch the
engine, power control unit, radiator,
exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other
fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are
flammable.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch
With the engine switch
IGNITION ON mode
electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high.
( P.301)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.
2946-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.■Front
Hood
Opening the hood
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and
locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may
open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in
death or serious injury.
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the
instructions in the manual provided
with the jack and perform the oper-
ation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a
floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may
damage your vehicle or cause
injury.
Location of the jack point
3026-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LC500
LC500h
■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and
prepare the necessary items.
Fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Item
Clean funnel
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from
the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause
a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use
only newly opened brake fluid.
If any washer does not work or “Wind-
shield Washer Fluid Low” is shown on
the multi-information display, the
washer tank may be empty. Add
washer fluid.
LC500
WARNING
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your
hands and eyes and damage painted sur-
faces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes,
flush the affected area with clean water
immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a
doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear out
or when the fluid leve l in the accumulator
is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling,
there may be a serious problem.
Checking and adding the washer
fluid
3046-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
battery is reconnected, the vehicle will
return the engine switch
mode to the status it was in before the 12-
volt battery was disc onnected. Make sure
to turn off the engine switch
tery. Take extra care when connecting the
12-volt battery if the engine switch
is unknown.
If the engine
even after multiple at tempts at all methods
above, contact your Lexus dealer.
Pull the strap upwards to lift up the lug-
gage mat.
WARNING
■Chemicals in the 12-volt battery
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid and may pro-
duce hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury, take the following pre-
cautions while working on or near the 12-
volt battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touching the
12-volt battery terminals with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match near the
12-volt battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the 12-volt battery.
●Keep children away from the 12-volt
battery.
■Where to safely charge the 12-volt
battery
Always charge the 12-volt battery in an
open area. Do not charge the 12-volt bat-
tery in a garage or closed room where
there is insufficient ventilation.
■How to recharge the 12-volt battery
Recharge at a current of 5 A or less and
make sure that the recharging period
does not exceed a total of 12 hours.
■Emergency measures regarding
electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or cloth
while traveling to the nearest medical
facility.
●If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If
you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
●If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your
skin. Immediately take off the clothing
and follow the procedure above if nec-
essary.
●If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk.
Get emergency medical attention
immediately.
NOTICE
■When recharging the 12-volt battery
Never recharge the 12-volt battery while
the engine is running
are turned off.
Removing the 12-volt battery
cover