
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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371-1. For safe use
1
For safety and security
WARNING
■When the Pop Up Hood is operated
●Do not pull the hood lock release lever. 
Doing so after the Pop Up Hood has 
operated will further raise the hood 
and may cause an injury. Do not drive 
with the hood raised, as doing so may 
block the driver’s vision, possibly caus-
ing an accident.
●Do not forcibly push down the hood. 
As the popped up hood cannot be 
lowered by hand, doing so may deform 
the hood or cause an injury.
●If the Pop Up Hood has operated, have 
it replaced by your Lexus dealer. If the 
Pop Up Hood has operated, stop the 
vehicle in a safe place and contact 
your Lexus dealer.
●Do not touch the lifters immediately 
after the Pop Up Hood has operated, 
as the lifters may be hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■Pop Up Hood precautions
●Make sure to close the hood before 
driving, as the system may not operate 
properly if the hood is not fully closed.
●Make sure that all 4 tires are of the 
specified size and inflated to the speci-
fied tire pressure. If tires of a different 
size are used, the system may not 
operate properly.
●If something has hit the area around 
the front bumper, the sensors may be 
damaged even if the Pop Up Hood has 
not operated. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your  Lexus dealer.
●Do not remove or repair the parts or 
wiring of the Pop Up Hood, as doing 
so may cause accidental operation or 
prevent the system from operating 
properly. If repair or replacement is 
necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not remove such components as 
the front bumper, hood or suspension, 
or replace them with non-genuine 
parts, as doing so may prevent the sys-
tem from operating properly.
●Do not install anything to the front 
bumper or hood, as doing so may pre-
vent the sensors fr om detecting an 
impact correctly and prevent the sys-
tem from operating properly.
●Do not close the hood with force or 
apply load to the lifters, as doing so 
may damage the lifters and prevent the 
system from operating properly.
●Do not modify the suspension, as 
changes made to the vehicle height 
may prevent the system from operat-
ing properly. 

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 

1404-1. Before driving
WARNING
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with 
the location of the brake and accelera-
tor pedals to avoid depressing the 
wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelera- tor pedal instead of the brake pedal 
will result in sudden acceleration that 
may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your  body around, leading to a difficulty in 
operating the pedals. Make sure to 
operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving  posture even when moving the vehicle 
only slightly. This allows you to depress 
the brake and accelerator pedals 
properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your  right foot. Depressing the brake pedal 
using your left foot may delay 
response in an emergency, resulting in 
an accident.
●LC500h: The driver  should pay extra 
attention to pedestrians when the vehi-
cle is powered only by the electric 
motor (traction motor). As there is no 
engine noise, the pedestrians may mis-
judge the vehicle’s movement. Even 
though the vehicle is equipped with the 
vehicle proximity notification system, 
drive with care as pedestrians in the 
vicinity may still not notice the vehicle if 
the surrounding area is noisy.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop 
the vehicle near flammable materials. 
The exhaust system and exhaust gases 
can be extremely hot. These hot parts 
may cause a fire if there is any flamma-
ble material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off 
the engine 
the engine 
driving will not cause loss of steering 
or braking control, however, power 
assist to the steering  will be lost. This 
will make it more difficult to steer 
smoothly, so you should pull over and 
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to 
do so. 
In the event of an emergency, such as if 
it becomes impossible to stop the vehi-
cle in the normal way:  P.330
●Use engine braking (downshift) to 
maintain a safe speed when driving 
down a steep hill. 
Using the brakes continuously may 
cause the brakes to overheat and lose 
effectiveness. ( P.157, 163)
●Do not adjust the positions of the 
steering wheel, the  seat, or the inside 
or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing. 
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle 
control.
●Always check that all passengers’ 
arms, heads or other parts of their 
body are not outside the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed 
limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 
km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 
mph (140 km/h) may re sult in tire fail-
ure, loss of control and possible injury. 
Be sure to consult a tire dealer to 
determine whether the tires on your 
vehicle are high-speed capability tires 
or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and 
steering may cause tire slippage and 
reduce your ability to control the vehi-
cle. 

1464-1. Before driving
In this condition, if 2 more passengers with 
the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on, 
the available cargo and luggage load will 
be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg)
*4: D = Additional weight of people
*5: E = Available cargo and luggage load
As shown in the example above, if the 
number of occupants increases, the 
cargo and luggage load will be 
reduced by an amount that equals the 
increased weight due to the additional 
occupants. In other words, if an 
increase in the number of occupants 
causes an excess of the total load 
capacity (combined weight of occu-
pants plus cargo and luggage load), 
you must reduce the cargo and lug-
gage on your vehicle.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire 
and loading information label. ( P.317)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total 
load capacity, seating capacity, 
towing capacity and cargo capac-
ity.
 Total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight):  P.376
Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo 
and luggage.
 Seating capacity: 4 occupants 
(Front 2, Rear 2)
Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose 
estimated average weight is 150 lb. 
(68 kg) per person.
 Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing 
a trailer with your vehicle.
 Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or 
decrease depending on the weight 
and the number of occupants.
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle. 
It may not only cause damage to the tires, 
but also degrade steering and braking 
ability, resulting in an accident. 

1744-2. Driving procedures
■When an inspection at your Lexus 
dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indicator 
(green) does not illuminate even when the 
brake hold switch is pressed with the brake 
hold system operating conditions met, the 
system may be malfun ctioning. Have the 
vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
■If “Brake Hold Unavailable” is shown on 
the multi-inform ation display
The brake hold system cannot be used. The 
reason the brake hold system is not avail-
able (the driver’s door opens, the driver’s 
seat belt is unfasten, or the hood or trunk 
opens) is displayed. Use the brake hold sys-
tem when it becomes available.
■Warning message and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to 
indicate a system malfunction or to inform 
the driver of the need for caution. 
(  P.348)
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a 
steep incline exercise caution. The brake 
hold function may not hold the vehicle in 
such a situation.
■When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when 
the gripping ability of the tires has been 
exceeded. Do not use the system when 
stopped on a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed 
for use when parking the vehicle for a 
long period of time. Turning the engine 
switch 
tem is holding the br ake may release the 
brake, which would cause the vehicle to 
move. When operating the engine switch 
set the parking brake and shift the shift 
position to P. 

1934-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
and rear wheels and effort necessary 
to turn the steering wheel to help 
enhance steering responsiveness.
WARNING
■Limitations of the pre-collision system
●The driver is solely responsible for safe 
driving. Always drive safely, taking 
care to observe your surroundings. 
Do not use the pre-collision system 
instead of normal braking operations 
under any circumstances. This system 
will not prevent collisions or lessen col-
lision damage or injury in every situa-
tion. Do not overly rely on this system. 
Failure to do so may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious 
injury.
●Although this system is designed to 
help avoid a collision or help reduce 
the impact of the collision, its effective-
ness may change according to various 
conditions, therefore the system may 
not always be able to achieve the same 
level of performance. 
Read the following conditions care-
fully. Do not overly rely on this system 
and always drive carefully.
• Conditions under which the system  may operate even if there is no possi-
bility of a collision:  P.195
• Conditions under which the system  may not operate properly:  P.197
●Do not attempt to test the operation of 
the pre-collision system yourself. 
Depending on the objects used for 
testing (dummies, cardboard objects 
imitating detectable objects, etc.) the 
system may not operate properly, pos-
sibly leading to an accident.
■Pre-collision braking
●When the pre-collision braking func-
tion is operating, a large amount of 
braking force will be applied.
●If the vehicle is stopped by the opera-
tion of the pre-collision braking func-
tion, the pre-collision braking function 
operation will be canceled after 
approximately 2 seconds. 
Depress the brake pedal as necessary.
●The pre-collision braking function may 
not operate if certain operations are 
performed by the driver. If the acceler-
ator pedal is being depressed strongly 
or the steering wheel is being turned, 
the system may determine that the 
driver is taking evasive action and pos-
sibly prevent the pre-collision braking 
function from operating.
●In some situations, while the pre-colli-
sion braking function is operating, 
operation of the function may be can-
celed if the accelerator pedal is 
depressed strongly or the steering 
wheel is turned and the system deter-
mines that the driver is taking evasive 
action.
●If the brake pedal is being depressed, 
the system may determine that the 
driver is taking evasive action and pos-
sibly delay the operat ion timing of the 
pre-collision braking function.
■When to disable the pre-collision sys-
tem
In the following situations, disable the 
system, as it may not operate properly, 
possibly leading to an accident resulting 
in death or serious injury:
●When the vehicle is being towed
●When your vehicle is towing another 
vehicle
●When transporting the vehicle via 
truck, boat, train or similar means of 
transportation
●When the vehicle is raised on a lift with 
the engine running 
and the tires are allowed to rotate 
freely