2021 Lexus LC500 engine

2695-3. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els.
When the seat ventilator is operated, the
fan speed level is disp layed on the screen.
Adjust the seat heater temperature
level
The seat heater can be adjusted in 3 levels.
When the seat heater is operated, the tem-
perature level is displayed on the screen.
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level
The heated steering wheel can be adjusted
in 2 levels.
When the heated steering wheel is oper-
ated, the temperature level is displayed on
the screen.
Automatic mode on/off indicators
When the automatic mode is on, the indi-
cator illuminates on the screen.
Sub function menu
When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be set to automatic mode.
: Left-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
: Heated steering wheel
: Right-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
■Side display Display the air conditioning control
screen (
P.263)
Adjust the seat heater temperature
level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Mid  Lo  Off
Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level
Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Mid  Lo  Off
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and le vel indicator change
as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Lo  Off
■The heated steering wheel, seat heaters
and seat ventilators wheel can be used
when
The engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode .
■Air conditioning system-linked control
mode
When the seat ventilator fan speed level is
Hi, the seat ventilator fan speed may
become higher according to the fan speed
of the air conditioning system.
■Customization
Steering wheel heating preference in auto-
matic mode and the automatic mode set-
tings for the seat heaters and ventilators can
be changed. (Customizable features:
 P.405)
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C
D
E
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B
C
D

2715-4. Using the interior lights
5
Interior features
5-4.Using the interior lights
Outside door handle lights
Personal lights (P.272)
Seat lights
Shift lever light
Door trim ornament lights
Door courtesy lights
Footwell lights
■Personal lights automatic on/off
●Illuminated entry system: The lights auto-
matically turn on/off according to engine
switch mode, the pres-
ence of the electronic key, whether the
doors are locked/unlocked, and whether
the doors are opened/closed.
●If the personal lights remain on when the
engine switch is turned
off, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■When personal lights do not respond as
normal
●When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to
the lens surface
●When operated with a wet hand
●When wearing gloves, etc.
■The interior lights will turn on automati-
cally when
If any of the SRS airbag s deploy (inflate) or
in the event of a strong rear impact, the inte-
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
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B
C
D
E
F
G

2725-4. Using the interior lights
rior lights will turn on automatically. The
interior lights will turn off automatically after
approximately 20 minutes. The interior
lights can be turned off manually. However,
in order to help prevent further collisions, it
is recommended that th ey be left on until
safety can be ensured. (The interior lights
may not turn on automatically depending
on the force of the impact and conditions of
the collision.)
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights
turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features:  P.405)
■Turning the door position on
Press the door-linked personal light
switch
The lights are turned on and off according
to whether the doors are opened/closed.
When the door position is on, the indicator
illuminates.
■Turning the lights on/off
Touch the light
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.
NOTICE
■Removing light lenses
Never remove the lens for the personal
lights. Otherwise, th e lights will be dam-
aged.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the engine tem> is off.
Operating the personal lights
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2775-6. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
5-6.Using the other interior features
1To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
2 To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.
Open the cover.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.
For details, refer to the “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Please use as a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12
VDC/10 A (power consumption of
120 W).
Open the lid.
■The power outlet can be used when
The engine switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
.
■LC500: When turning the engine
switch off
Disconnect electrical devices with charging
functions, such as mobile battery packs.
Other interior features
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the engine tem> is off.
Clock
Power outlet

2785-6. Using the other interior features
If such devices are left connected, the
engine switch may not be turned off nor-
mally.
■LC500h: When stopping the hybrid sys-
tem
Disconnect electrical devices with charging
functions, such as mobile battery packs.
If such devices are left connected, the
hybrid system may not stop normally.
■Using the power outlet
The shape of the console box partition
allows power cables to be passed through
when the console box lid is partially closed.
To use the coat hook, push it in. Slide the sunshade to open.
NOTICE
■When the power outlet is not in use
To avoid damaging the power outlet,
close the power outlet lid when the
power outlet is not in use. Foreign objects
or liquids that enter the power outlet may
cause a short circuit.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than
necessary when the engine tem> is off.
Coat hooks
WARNING
■Items that should not be hanged
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard
or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS
curtain shield airbag s deploy, these items
may become projectiles, causing death
or serious injury.
■When the coat hooks are not in use
Store the coat hooks when they are not in
use.
When entering and exiting the rear seats,
passengers may hit their heads on the
coat hooks, resulting in injury.
Sunshade (if equipped)

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6
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 286
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 289
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .. 295
General maintenance ............. 296
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ......... 299
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................ 300
Hood............................................... 302
Positioning a floor jack............ 302
Engine compartment............... 304
12-volt battery............................... 311
Tires ................................................. 313
Replacing the tire ....................... 321
Tire inflation pressure .............. 325
Wheels........................................... 327
Air conditioning filter...............328
Electronic key battery ............. 330
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................................... 331
Headlight aim.............................. 335
Light bulbs .................................... 336

2866-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas-
tic) part (if equipped)
●As the CFRP parts ma y change color if
they are exposed to ultraviolet rays for
extended periods of time, Lexus recom-
mends that your vehicle be stored in a
place where it will not be exposed to
direct sunlight.
●Do not use wax that contains abrasives.
●Do not use automatic car washes as they
may scratch the CFRP parts and damage
the paint.
■Self-restoring coat*
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface scratches caused in
a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from
when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on
the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature.
The restoration time may become
shorter when the coating is warmed by
applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,
etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.*: CFRP parts (if equipp ed) do not have a
self-restoring coat.
■Cleaning the areas with metal accents
Do not use baking soda (sodium bicarbon-
ate) and wax that contains abrasives.
■Automatic car washes (vehicles without
CFRP parts)
●Fold the mirrors befo re washing the vehi-
cle. Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors
before driving.
●Wash the vehicle with the active rear
wing retracted. If the vehicle is washed
with the active rear wing raised, depend-
ing on the type of automatic car wash, the
brushes of the automatic car wash may
become stuck on the active rear wing. In
this case, the active rear wing may not be
washed very well or may even be
scratched or damaged.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes
may scratch the vehicle surface, parts
(wheel, etc.) and damage the paint.
●When it is necessar y to set the engine
switch to ACCESSORY
mode with the shift position held in N,
refer to P.166, 172.
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not bring
the nozzle tip near the gaps around the
doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray
these areas continuously.
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Cleaning instructions

2876-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
■Notes for the smart access system with
push-button start
If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In
that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or
more separate from the vehicle while the
vehicle is being washed. (Take care to
ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving
mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.119)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make
sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
• Do not use acidic, a lkaline or abrasive
detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when
they are hot, such as after driving or park-
ing in hot weather
■Brake caliper coating
●When using detergent, use neutral deter-
gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-
sive cleaners, as they will damage the
coating.
●Do not use detergent on the brake cali-
pers when they are hot.
●Wash detergent off immediately after
use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent
coating
●The following precautions can extend the
effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side
windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period. Clean the windows with a soft, damp
cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that
contain abrasives when cleaning the win-
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to
remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance
has become insufficient, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Plated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as
follows:
●Use a soft cloth dampened with an
approximately 5% solution of neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to
remove any remaining moisture.
●To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet
wipes or a similar product.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the
engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to
catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in hands
being caught or other serious injuries
and cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
AUTO
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B