2021 Lexus LC500 checking oil

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-2. MaintenanceMaintenance 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
7-1. Essential information Emergency 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 ........................................................... 345Fuel pump shut off system
(LC500) ...................................... 346
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds..................... 347
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 356
If you have a flat tire .................... 362
If the engine will not start (LC500) .......................................................... 363
If the hybrid syst em 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 oper- ate properly ................................. 367
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................................................... 369
If your vehicle overheats (LC500) .......................................................... 376
If your vehicle overheats (LC500h) .......................................................... 379
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 382
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 386
Fuel information............................ 395
Tire information ............................ 397
8-2. Customization Customizable features .

.............405
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............................. 417
7When trouble arises8Vehicle specifications

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................. P.251
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.265
Precautions against car wash ............................. ......................................................... P.287
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................... P.19 1
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... .P.191
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... .................................................................................. P.388
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ...P.313
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................................................................... P.393
Winter tires..........................................................................................................................P.250
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system............................................... P.313
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .362
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P. 302
Opening ........................................................................................................................ .......P.302
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ........ P.388
Coping with overheating .................................................................................... P.376, 379
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.356
Active rear wing
*.................................................................................................. P.240
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................. P.181
Parking lights/daytime running lights................................................................ P.181
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.175
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... .P.181
License plate lights .................................................................................................. P.181
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................. ........................................................ P.164, 171
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.336, Watts: P.394)
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K
L
M
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Maintenance and care
LC500hEngine oil level dipstick ( P.305)
Power control unit coolant reservoir ( P.308)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.306)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.309)
Fuse boxes ( P.331)
Washer fluid tank ( P.310)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.308)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.309)
Radiator ( P.309)
■12-volt battery
 P.311
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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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.388, 389
 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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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.376)
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.379)
■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.380)
■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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Maintenance and care
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressure and tire size are displayed on
the tire and loading information label.
(P.393)
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.318
Tire inflation pressure
Checking the specified tire infla-
tion pressure
Inspection and adjustment pro-
cedure
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438Alphabetical index
Fuel pump shut off system .................... 346
Hood................................................................ 302
How to start the engine............................152
How to start the hybrid system ........... 156
Identification number ............................... 387
If the engine will not start ....................... 363
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 364
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................338
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............152
Ignition switch (power switch) ............. 156
Overheating..................................... 376, 379
Power switch ................................................ 156
Engine coolant..............................................308 Capacity .........................................................390
Checking ...................................................... 308
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................250
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 82
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 70
Engine oil ........................................................ 305 Capacity ........................................................ 388
Checking ...................................................... 305
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................250
Warning light ............................................... 347
Warning message.....................................359
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 307
Engine oil temperature gauge .................. 82
Engine switch (power switch) ........152, 156 Auto power off function ................155, 160
Changing the engine switch (power switch) modes.................................155, 159
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................338
Starting the engine (hybrid system)
................................................................ 152, 156
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 243 Function .......................................................... 243
Warning light ...............................................348
EV drive mode............................................... 160
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8 EV indicator ...................................................... 63
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First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 275
Flat tire ............................................................. 362
Tire pressure warning system .............. 315
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission ........................... 391
Brake ................................................................392
Hybrid transmission..................................392
Washer ............................................................ 310
Footwell light ................................................... 271
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats ........................................................125 Adjustment ..................................................... 125
Cleaning ........................................................ 289
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ......................... 127
Head restraints............................................... 131
Jam protection function ............................ 127
Memory recall function.............................129
Power easy access system ..................... 127
Seat heaters ................................................. 268
Seat position memory ............................... 127
Seat ventilators ........................................... 268
Front side marker light ................................. 181 Light switch ...................................................... 181
Replacing light bulbs ................................336
Front turn signal lights ................................. 175 Replacing light bulbs ................................336
Turn signal lever ...........................................175
Fuel ....................................................................... 191 Capacity ........................................................ 388
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 82
Fuel pump shut off system.....................346
Information ................................................... 395
Refueling............................................................ 191
Type ................................................................. 388
Warning light ................................................ 351
Fuel consumption