2020 Lexus LC500h checking oil

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-2. MaintenanceMaintenance requirements ..... 287
General maintenance ................ 288
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............. 291
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 292
Hood.................................................. 294
Positioning a floor jack............... 294
Engine compartment.................. 296
12-volt battery................................ 303
Tires ................................................... 305
Replacing the tire .......................... 313
Tire inflation pressure .................. 317
Wheels............................................... 319
Air conditioning filter..................320
Electronic key battery ................ 322
Checking and replacing fuses 323
Headlight aim................................. 327
Light bulbs ....................................... 328
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 330
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 330
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water................................................ 331
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 333
If you think something is wrong 337
Fuel pump shut off system (LC500)....................................... 338If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds..................... 339
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 348
If you have a flat tire .................... 354
If the engine will not start (LC500) .......................................................... 355
If the hybrid syst em will not start
(LC500h).................................... 356
If you lose your keys.................... 358
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 358
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 359
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................................... 361
If your vehicle overheats (LC500) .......................................................... 368
If your vehicle overheats (LC500h) .......................................................... 370
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 374
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 376
Fuel information............................ 385
Tire information ............................ 387
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 395
8-3. Ite

ms to initialize
Items to initialize ........................... 407
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.243
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.257
Precautions against car wash ...................................................................................... P.279
Fuel filler door ..........................................................................................................P.184
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .184
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.377
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.305
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ...............................................................P.383
Winter tires.......................................................................................................................... P.242
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.305
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .354
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.294
Opening ............................................................................................................................... P.294
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.378
Coping with overheating ................................................................................... P.368, 370
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.348
Active rear wing
*.................................................................................................. P.232
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................ P.175
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.175
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.169
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.175
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.175
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .................................................................................... P.159, 165
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.328, Watts: P.384)
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F
G
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K
L
M
N

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Maintenance and care
LC500hEngine oil level dipstick ( P.297)
Power control unit coolant reservoir ( P.300)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.298)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.301)
Fuse boxes ( P.323)
Washer fluid tank ( P.302)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.300)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.301)
Radiator ( P.301)
■12-volt battery
 P.303
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level ground.
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B
C
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Checking and adding the engine
oil

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LC500
After warming up the engine and turning it
off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
LC500h
After warming up the engine and turning
off the hybrid system, wait more than 5
minutes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
LC500
LC500h
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully. 5
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
■Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
 Engine oil selection
P.378, 379
 Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Item
Clean funnel
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low
level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as that already in the engine.
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B
C

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Maintenance and care
LC500
LC500h
1 Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and
engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil (LC500h)
The engine oil maintenance data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 While the vehicle is stopped, press
of the meter control switches.
2 Press or of the meter control
switches, and select .
3 Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Veh icle Settings”, and
then press “OK”.
4 Press or of the meter control
switches, select “Oil Maintenance”, and
then press “OK”.
5 Select “Yes” and then press “OK”.
A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station
or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.

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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “F” and “L” lines on the
reservoir when the engine tem> is cold.
■Engine coolant reservoir
LC500Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “L” line, add
coolant up to the “F” line. ( P.368)
LC500h
Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “L” line, add
coolant up to the “F” line. ( P.370)
■Power control unit coolant reser-
voir (LC500h)
Reservoir cap
“F”/“FULL” line
“L”/“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “L”/“LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “F”/“FULL” line.
(  P.371)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high qua lity ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite,
WARNING
●Do not leave used engine oil within the
reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the
vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick
every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oi l filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant
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B
C
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B
C

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Maintenance and care
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressure and tire size are displayed on
the tire and loading information label.
(P.383)
Tire valve
WARNING
■When installing the tire
Failure to follow these precautions could
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the
tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious
injury.
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel
nuts to be excessively tightened, lead-
ing to bolt or disc wheel damage. In
addition, the oil or grease can cause
the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel
may fall off, causing a serious accident.
Remove any oil or grease from the
wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
●Have the wheel nuts tightened with a
torque wrench to 103.3 ft•lbf (140
N•m, 14.3 kgf•m) soon as possible
after changing wheels.
●Do not attach a heavily damaged
wheel ornament, as it may fly off the
wheel while the vehicle is moving.
●When installing a tire, only use wheel
nuts that have been specifically
designed for that wheel.
●If there are any cracks or deformations
in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt
holes of the wheel, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■After using the tools
Before driving, make sure all the tools are
stored securely in place. Failure to do so
may cause injury in case of a collision or
sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing tires, wheels,
tire pressure warning valves, trans-
mitters and tire valve caps
 P.310
Tire inflation pressure
Checking the specified tire infla-
tion pressure
Inspection and adjustment pro-
cedure
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Alphabetical index427
If the hybrid system will not start ........356
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................330
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............ 148
Ignition switch (power switch) ............... 151
Overheating.................................... 368, 370
Power switch .................................................. 151
Engine coolant..............................................300 Capacity ........................................................ 380
Checking ...................................................... 300
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 242
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 80
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 68
Engine oil ........................................................ 297 Capacity ......................................................... 378
Checking ....................................................... 297
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 242
Warning light ............................................... 339
Warning message.......................................351
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 299
Engine oil temperature gauge .................. 80
Engine switch (power switch) ......... 148, 151 Auto power off function ..................151, 154
Changing the engine switch (power switch) modes.................................150, 154
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................330
Starting the engine (hybrid system).................................148, 151
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 235 Function .......................................................... 235
Warning light ...............................................340
EV drive mode............................................... 155
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
EV indicator ........................................................ 61
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First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 266
Flat tire ............................................................. 354 Tire pressure warning system ............. 307 Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........................... 381
Brake ................................................................382
Hybrid transmission................................... 381
Washer ...........................................................302
Footwell light ................................................. 262
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 38
Front seats ........................................................ 122 Adjustment ...................................................... 122
Cleaning .......................................................... 281
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .........................124
Head restraints.............................................. 127
Jam protection function ............................123
Memory recall function............................ 125
Seat heaters ..................................................259
Seat position memory ...............................124
Seat ventilators ............................................259
Front side marker light ................................ 175 Light switch .....................................................175
Replacing light bulbs ................................328
Front turn signal lights .................................169 Replacing light bulbs ................................328
Turn signal lever .......................................... 169
Fuel ..................................................................... 184 Capacity ......................................................... 377
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 80
Fuel pump shut off system.................... 338
Information ................................................... 385
Refueling.......................................................... 184
Type .................................................................. 377
Warning light ...............................................343
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumpt ion after refueling
.............................................................................86
Average fuel economy ..............................86
Current fuel consumption ........................86
Fuel filler door ................................................ 184 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 358