2021 Lexus LC500 remote start

3116-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LC500hThe 12-volt battery is located in the
trunk.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, observe the fol-
lowing precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt battery
installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the char-
ger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the 12-volt
battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-
volt battery
●Unlocking the doors using the smart
access system with pu sh-button start may
not be possible immediately after recon-
necting the 12-volt battery. If this hap-
pens, use the wireless remote control or
the mechanical key to lock/unlock the
doors.
●Start the engine with the
engine switch in ACCES-
SORY mode. The engine tem> may not start with the engine switch
turned off. However, the
engine will operate nor-
mally from the second attempt.
●The engine switch mode
is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-volt
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine
is hot or running ating> as washer fluid contains alcohol
and may catch fire if spilled on the engine
etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than
washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine anti-
freeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems
of the washer fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as neces-
sary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed
on the label of the washer fluid bottle.
12-volt battery
Location

3306-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart access syst em with push-but-
ton start and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
●The operational rang e will be reduced.
■When the card key battery needs to be
replaced (if equipped)
The battery for th e card key is available only
at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can
replace the battery for you.
Prepare the following before replacing
the battery:
 Flathead screwdriver
 Small flathead screwdriver
 Lithium battery CR2032
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus
dealer, local electrical appliance shops or
camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to
the local laws.
1 Take out the mechanical key.
2 Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key, wrap the tip
of the screwdri ver with tape.
3Remove the depleted battery using
a small flathead screwdriver.
Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal
facing up.
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one
if it is depleted.
Items to prepare
Replacing the battery

3677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
the filler opening due to air being dis-
charged from inside the fuel tank.
Therefore, fill the fuel tank carefully and
slowly.
■When the electronic key does not work
properly
●Make sure that the smart access system
with push-button start has not been deac-
tivated using the Remote Touch or at your
Lexus dealer. If it is off, turn the function
on.
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is
set, cancel the function. ( P.119)
Use the mechanical key ( P.108) in
order to perform th e following opera-
tions:
WARNING
■After opening the fuel filler door
Make sure to put back the cover to the
center of the rear seat. Failure to do so
may cause an accident.
NOTICE
■After opening the fuel filler door
●Secure the tab in its original position.
●Install the tab so that it does not cover
the clip installation position . Fail-
ure to do so may cause damage to the
clip and make it impossible to install
the cover.
A
If the electronic key does not
operate properly
If communication between the
electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P.119) or the electronic
key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart
access system with push-button
start and wireless remote control
cannot be used. In such cases, the
doors and trunk can be opened and
the engine can be
started by following the procedure
below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart access system with
push-button start malfunction or
other key-rela ted problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic
keys (including the card key) provided
with your vehicle to your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
Locking and unlocking the
doors, opening the trunk and
using the key linked functions

3747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■When the 12-volt battery is removed or
discharged
●Information stored in the ECU is cleared.
When the 12-volt battery is depleted,
have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer.
●Some systems may require initialization.
( P.417)
■When removing the 12-volt battery ter-
minals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are
removed, the information stored in the
ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-
volt battery terminals, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery
will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural dis-
charge and the draining effects of certain
electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for
a long time, the 12-volt battery may dis-
charge, and the engine
may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery
recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the 12-
volt battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the
12-volt battery is discharged. Use the
wireless remote control or the mechani-
cal key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start
on the first attempt after the 12-volt bat-
tery has recharged bu t will start normally
after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
●The engine switch mode
is memorized by the vehicle. When the
12-volt battery is reconnected, the system
will return to the mode it was in before
the 12-volt battery was discharged.
Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery,
turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine
switch was in before the
12-volt battery discharged, be especially
careful when reconnecting the 12-volt
battery.
●If the 12-volt battery discharges, it may
not be possible to shift the shift position to
other positions. In this case, the vehicle
cannot be towed without lifting both rear
wheels because the re ar wheels will be
locked. ( P.342)
■When replacing the 12-volt battery
●Use a Central Degassing type 12-volt
battery (European Regulations).
●Type A*1: Use a 12-volt battery that the
case size is same as the previous one
(LN4), 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is
equivalent (80Ah) or greater, and per-
formance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(685A) or greater.
Type B
*2: Use a 12-volt battery that the
case size is same as the previous one
(LN3), 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is
equivalent (70Ah) or greater, and perfor-
mance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(600A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery can- not be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehicle is not
used is a short time, the 12-volt battery
may discharge and engine tem> may not be able to start.
●Use a 12-volt battery with a handle. If a
12-volt battery without a handle is used,
removal is more difficult.
●After exchanging, firmly attach the fol-
lowing items to the exhaust hole of the 12-
volt battery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was attached to the 12-volt battery before exchanging.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included with the 12-volt battery exchanged or the one
installed on the battery prior to the
exchange. (Depending on the 12-volt
battery to be exchanged, the exhaust
hole may be plugged.)

4108-2. Customization
■Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
( P.108, 117)
■Smart access system with push-button start ( P.117)
Automatic door unlockShifting the shift
position to POff
OODriver’s door is opened
Locking/unlocking of the trunk
when both side doors are
locked/unlocked
OnOffO
Time elapsed before the door lock
indicator lights turn off30 seconds
1 minute
O10 minutes
20 minutes
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operating signal (Buzzers)5OffOO1 to 7
Operation signal (Emergency
flashers)OnOffOO
Time elapsed before automatic
door lock function is activated if
door is not open ed after being
unlocked
60 seconds
Off
OO30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOnOffO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart access system with push-
button startOnOffO
Smart door unlockingDriver’s doorBoth side doorsOO
Number of consecutive door lock
operations2 timesAs many as desiredO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized settingABC
ABC
ABC

Alphabetical index437
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 296
Door courtesy lights ..................................... 271
Door lockDoors.................................................................. 110
Smart access system with push-button start ....................................................................117
Wireless remote control......................... 108
Door pockets ................................................ 273
Doors ................................................................... 110 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 113
Door glasses ................................................. 138
Door lock.......................................................... 110
Open door warning buzz er .............111, 113
Outside rear view mirrors ......................135
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 88
Drive information ........................................... 88
Driver’s seat position memory ................. 127 Driving position memory......................... 127
Memory recall function ............................ 129
Power easy access system ..................... 127
Drive-start control ........................................143
Driving................................................................ 142 Break-in tips ................................................... 143
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch .................. 224
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 248
Procedures ..................................................... 142
Winter drive tips.........................................250
Driving mode select switch ..................... 224
Driving position memory Power easy access system ..................... 127
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 243
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range.................................................. 214Warning message......................................222
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 243
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys- tem) ................................................................ 243
Eco drive mode ............................................ 224 Eco Driving Indicator.................................... 80
Eco Driving Indicator Light ........................ 80
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Elapsed time ..................................................... 88
Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 62
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function .......................................................... 243
Warning light .............................................. 348
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 243
Electronic key ................................................ 106 Battery-saving function.............................. 119
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 367
Replacing the battery .............................. 330
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................... 347
If a warning light turns on....................... 347
If a warning message is displayed .... 356
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 369
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 367
If the engine will not start........................363
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 366
If the hybrid system will not start ........364
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..........................................................................339
If you have a flat tire ..................................362
If you lose your keys ................................ 366
If you think something is wrong..........345
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............382
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 338
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......341
If your vehicle overheats ............376, 379
Emergency flashers .................................... 338
Energy monitor ............................................... 98
Engine ACCESSORY mode.................... 155, 159
Compartment............................................. 304
Engine switch ................................................ 152

440Alphabetical index
Starting the engine ......................................152
Ignition switch (power switch) .................156 Auto power off function .......................... 160
Changing the power switch modes . 159
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................338
Starting the hybrid system...................... 156
Illuminated entry system ............................. 271
Immobilizer system ........................................ 70
Indicators ........................................................... 78
Initialization Items to initialize ........................................... 417
Maintenance ....................................295, 307
Power windows........................................... 138
Tire pressure warning system .............. 318
Inside rear view mirror ................................134
Instrument panel light control ................... 85
Interior lights.................................................... 271
Intuitive parking assist................................ 225 Function .......................................................... 225
Warning message......................................227
J
JackPositioning a floor jack............................ 302
Vehicle-equipped jack ........................... 322
Jack handle .................................................... 322
Jam protection function Front seats ....................................................... 127
Power windows........................................... 138
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ....................................................................117
Wireless remote control......................... 108
Keys.................................................................... 106 Battery-saving function ............................. 119
Electronic key ............................................... 106
Engine switch.................................................152
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 367
If you lose your keys ................................ 366
Key number plate ....................................... 106
Keyless entry .......................................... 110, 117
Mechanical key ............................................ 106
Power switch................................................. 156
Replacing the battery .............................. 330
Warning buzzer ............................................ 118
Wireless remote control .........................108
Knee airbags .................................................... 28
L
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA).................... 207 Operation ......................................................207
Warning messages.....................................213
Language (multi-information display) ... 90
LATCH anchors ...............................................51
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .......................................................................... 244
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .................................302
Hood lock release lever .........................302
Internal trunk release lever....................... 116
Shift lever ............................................... 162, 169
Turn signal lever ...........................................175
Wiper lever .................................................... 187
Lexus climate concierge . ......................... 258
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH) .......................................................................... 244
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 55
Lexus Safety System +.................................194 Automatic High Beam ............................. 184
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................214
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................. 207
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............... 200
License plate lights......................................... 181 Light switch ...................................................... 181
Replacing light bulbs ................................336
Light bulbs Replacing .......................................................336
Wattage ..........................................................394

442Alphabetical index
...........................................................................136
Mirror position memory........................... 127
Outside rear view mirror defoggers . 261
Outside temperature.................................... 82
Overheating ....................................... 376, 379
P
Paddle shift switches ...... 167, 168, 173, 174
Panic mode ..................................................... 108
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ............................................................. 225
Parking brake.................................................. 176 Indicator ........................................................ 350
Operation........................................................ 176
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer...........................................................................178
Warning message.......................................178
Parking lights .................................................... 181 Light switch ...................................................... 181
Replacing light bulbs................................ 336
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...................200 Function ..........................................................200
PCS OFF switch ........................................ 202
Warning light ............................................... 349
Personal lights................................................. 271
Pop-up display ................................................. 84
Pop Up Hood................................................... 36
Power control unit.......................................... 65
Power control unit coolant ......................308 Capacity .........................................................390
Checking ...................................................... 308
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................250
Power easy access system ........................ 127
Power outlet ...................................................277
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system).......................................................... 243 Warning light ...............................................348
Warning message..................................... 357
Power switch (engine switch) ........152, 156 Auto power off function ................155, 160
Changing the power switch (engine switch) modes ................................ 155, 159
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 338
Starting the hybrid system (engine) ................................................................. 152, 156
Power windows ............................................. 138 Door lock linked window operation . 139
Jam protection function ........................... 139
Operation ....................................................... 138
Window lock switch.................................. 139
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ...................200 Function ......................................................... 200
PCS OFF switch ........................................202
Warning light ...............................................349
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............... 214
Radiator ........................................................... 309
Rear side marker lights ................................ 181 Light switch ...................................................... 181
Replacing light bulbs ................................336
Rear turn signal lights .................................. 175 Replacing light bulbs ................................336
Turn signal lever ...........................................175
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..............................134
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 135
Rear window defogger ...............................261
Refueling ............................................................ 191 Capacity ........................................................ 388
Fuel types ...................................................... 388
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 366
Opening the fuel tank cap ....................... 191
Regenerative braking ................................... 63
Remote Touch .............................................. 254
Replacing Electronic key battery ............................. 330
Fuses.................................................................. 331
Light bulbs .....................................................336
Tires ....................................................................321