2021 Lexus LC500 engine

3206-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
The tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter is equipped with a unique
ID code. When replacing a tire pres-
sure warning valve and transmitter, it is
necessary to register the ID code.
When registering the ID codes, per-
form the following procedure.
1Turn the engine switch switch> to IGNITION ON mode
.
2 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches and select .
3 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches and select “Vehicle
Settings”, then press “OK”.
4 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches and select “TPWS
SET”, then press “OK”.
5 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches and select “Change
wheel set”. Then press and hold
“OK” until the tire pressure warning
light starts blinking.
The change wheel set mode is activated
and registration is started. A message is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display, and “--” is displayed for
inflation pressure of each tire. Then, the tire
pressure warning light blinks rapidly for
approximately 1 minute and stays on.
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Drive the vehicle at 25mph (40
km/h) or more for approximately
10 to 30 minutes.
When registration is completed, the tire
pressure warning light will go off and the
inflation pressure of each tire will be dis-
played on the multi-information display.
The time elapsed before registration is
completed differs according to the driving
condition and environment.
■Canceling the change wheel set mode
●If turning the engine switch switch> off when in the change wheel set
mode before driving, the change wheel
set mode is canceled.
●After driving when in the change wheel
set mode, the change wheel set mode
cannot be canceled. To cancel the mode,
perform the procedure for ID code regis-
tration again and turn the engine switch
off before driving.
●If the change wheel set mode is canceled,
the ID codes that have already been reg-
istered are communicated. When com-
munication is finished, the tire pressure
warning light will turn off.
■When ID code registration may not
operate properly
●Do not move the vehicle backward
during registration. Re gistration is started
again from the beginning and it may take
longer than usual.
WARNING
■When initializing the tire pressure
warning system
Do not initialize tire inflation pressure
without first adjusting the tire inflation
pressure to the spec ified level. Other-
wise, the tire pressure warning light may
not come on even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is low, or it may come on when the
tire inflation pressure is actually normal.
Registering ID codes

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Maintenance and care
●When another vehicle is running the side
of the vehicle such as in heavy traffic, it
may take longer to detect the vehicle’s
tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters.
●If tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters are in the vehicle, the ID codes
may not be registered.
If registration takes long time, perform the
procedure for ID code registration again
after parking the vehicle for 20 minutes.
If the ID codes cannot be registered even
when performing the above procedure,
contact your Lexus dealer.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a
hard, flat surface.
 Set the parking brake.
 Shift the shift position to P.
 Stop the engine .
■Tools
As your vehicle is eq uipped with run-flat
tires, the following tools for replacing a tire
are not included with your vehicle. They can
be purchased at your Lexus dealer.
●Wheel nut wrench
●Jack
●Jack handle
Replacing the tire
When raising your vehicle with a
jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage
your vehicle or cause injury.
If necessary tire replacement
seems difficult to perform, contact
your Lexus dealer.
Before jacking up the vehicle

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Screwdriver
Wheel nut wrench
*
Jack*
Jack handle*
Towing eyelet
*: They can be purchased at your Lexus dealer.
Location of the tools
A
B
C
D
E
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause
the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any pur-
pose other than replacing tires.
●Do not use other tire jacks for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under
the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack.
●Do not start the engine tem> or drive the vehicle while the
vehicle is supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while some-
one is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an
object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height
greater than that required to replace
the tire.

3286-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Use only Lexus wheel nuts and
wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
 When rotating, repairing or chang-
ing your tires, check that the wheel
nuts are still tight after driving 1000
miles (1600 km).
 Use only Lexus genuine balance
weights or equivalent and a plastic
or rubber hammer when balancing
your wheels. 1
Turn the engine switch switch> off.
2 Open the glove box.
3 Remove the panel.
4 Unlock the filter cover ( ), pull
the filter cover out of the claws
( ), and remove the filter cover.
WARNING
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking
wheel which is designed for a tubeless
tire. Doing so may result in an acci-
dent, causing death or serious injury.
■Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air
during driving, possibly causing an acci-
dent.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replacement
may affect the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters, make sure to
have tires serviced by your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop.
In addition, make sure to purchase
your tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters at your Lexus dealer.
●Ensure that only ge nuine Lexus wheels
are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters may not work properly with
non-genuine wheels.
Aluminum wheel precautions
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be
changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
Removing the air conditioning
filter
A
B

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Maintenance and care
1Turn the engine switch switch> off.
2 Open the Fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A fuse
box (LC500)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B fuse
box (LC500h)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by
a child, they can cause choking. Keep
away from children. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When replacing the battery
Use a screwdriver of appropriate size.
Applying excessive force may deform or
damage the cover.
■For normal operation after replacing
the battery
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to
rust.
●Do not touch or move any other com-
ponent inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery ter-
minals.
Checking and replacing
fuses
If any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing fuses

3326-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compartment: type C fuse
box (LC500h)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Trunk
Remove the luggage mat.
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Push the tab in and remove the lid.
Make sure to push the tab in during removal or installation.
Front passenger’s side instrument
panel
Remove the cover, and then remove the
footwell light connector.
Push the tab in and remove the lid.
Make sure to push the tab in during
removal or installation.

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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................. 338
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .......................... 338
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................ 339
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed......................................................... 341
If you think something is wrong ........................................................ 345
Fuel pump shut off system (LC500).................................... 346
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ....... 347
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................ 356
If you have a flat tire.................. 362
If the engine will not start (LC500).................................... 363
If the hybrid system will not start (LC500h) ................................. 364
If you lose your keys ................. 366
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened........................................ 366
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................... 367
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................................ 369
If your vehicle overheats (LC500).................................... 376If your vehicle overheats
(LC500h)................................. 379
If the vehicle becomes stuck 382

3387-1. Essential information
7-1.Essential information
Press the switch to flash all of the turn
signal lights.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■Emergency flashers
●LC500: If the emergency flashers are
used for a long time while the engine is
not running, the 12-volt battery may dis-
charge.
LC500h: If the emergency flashers are
used for a long time while the hybrid sys-
tem is not operating (while the “READY”
indicator is not illuminated), the 12-volt
battery may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact, the
emergency flashers will turn on automati-
cally. The emergency flashers will turn off
automatically after operating for approxi-
mately 20 minutes. To manually turn the
emergency flashers off, press the switch
twice. (The emergency flashers may not
turn on automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of the
collision.)
1Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly
as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift position to N.
If the shift position is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.
4 Stop the engine .
If the shift position cannot be shifted
to N
3 Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
4 To stop the engine ,
press and hold the engine switch
for 2 consecutive
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped in the road due to
a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle