
17Pictorial index
Driving position memory switches..................................................................... P.127
Outside rear view mirror switches ....................................................................P.135
Window lock switch ............................................................................................... P.139
Power window switches ........................................................................................P.138
Door lock switches .................................................................................................. P.112
Meter control switches ...........................................................................................P.87
Paddle shift switches ..................................................................................... P.167, 173
Telephone switch
*
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch...................................................................P.207
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................................................... P.219
Cruise control switches
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...........................................P.214
Audio remote control switches
*
Talk switch*
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H 

782-1. Instrument cluster
indicate that a system check is being 
performed. They will turn off after the 
engine 
after a few seconds. There may be a 
malfunction in a system if a light does 
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunc-tion.
*4: This light illuminates on the center  panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the 
operating state of the vehicle’s various 
systems.
■Operation indicators
WARNING
■If a safety system  warning light does 
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the 
ABS and SRS warning light not come on 
when you start the engine 
are not available to he lp protect you in an 
accident, which could result in death or 
serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected 
by your Lexus dealer immediately if this 
occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator 
(  P.175)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.181)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.181)
Headlight high beam indica-
tor ( P.183)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor
*1 ( P.184)
Cruise control indicator
*2 
(  P.214)
Dynamic radar cruise control 
indicator
*2 (  P.214)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor
*2 (  P.214)
(white)
LKA indicator*2 ( P.207)
(green)
LKA indicator*2 ( P.207)
(orange)
LKA indicator*2, 3 ( P.207)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor ( P.225)
Slip indicator
*1, 3 (  P.244)
VSC OFF indicator
*1 
(  P.244)
PCS warning light
*1, 4 
(  P.200)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 
outside rear view mirror indi-
cators
*5, 6 (  P.231)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 
indicator ( P.231)
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic 
Alert) indicator ( P.231)
Brake hold standby indica-
tor
*1 (  P.179)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*1 (  P.179)
Security indicator
*7 (  P.70, 
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To return to normal display, press “OK”.
Resetting the record of maximum 
G-forces
With the record of maximum G-forces dis-
played, press and hold “OK” to reset the 
display.
Peak hold function (advanced dis-
play only)
If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are 
generated, the G-force value displayed on 
the main meter will turn yellow and be held 
for 3 seconds.
■Rear wing position (if equipped)
Displays the raised/retracted state of 
the active rear wing
■LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) vehicle 
sway warning
 P.208
■Display off
A blank screen is displayed
Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.
 Route guidance
 Compass display Select to enable se
lection of an audio 
source or track on the meter using the 
meter control switches.
Select to display the dynamic radar 
cruise control  with full-speed 
range/LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) 
information, when the system is used.
Select to display warning messages 
and measures to be taken if a malfunc-
tion is detected. ( P.356)
Select to change the meter display set-
tings.
■Language
Select to change the language on the 
display.
■Units
Select to change the unit of measure 
for fuel consumption.
■Eco Driving Indicator Light 
(LC500)
Select to activate/deactivate the Eco 
Driving Indicator Light.
■EV indicator (LC500h)
Select to activate/deactivate the EV 
indicator.
Navigation system-linked dis-
play
Audio system-linked display
Driving assist system information
Warning message display
Settings display 

932-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
*:If equipped
Navigation system-linked display 
area
Displays the following items, which are 
linked to the navigation system:
• Speed limit
•Street name
• Route guidance to destination
•Compass
Driving assist system status display 
area
Displays the current shift position, and shift  range/gear position, or the operational sta-
tus of the following systems:
• Pre-collision warning (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) ( P.200)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range ( P.214)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ( P.207)
• Intuitive parking assist ( P.225)
Displayed content is th e same as that dis-
played on the multi-information display. For 
details, refer to the ex planations of each 
system.
Vehicle speed display
Information display area ( P.95)
Displays the following items:
• Warning/message
•/ icon ( P.95)
• Audio system operation status
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range status ( P.214)
• Hands-free system status ( P.95)
• Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer  ( P.96) (LC500)
• Hybrid System Indicator/motor power  display/tachometer ( P.97) (LC500h)
HUD (Head-up display) switch
■Enabling/Disabling the head-up 
display
Pressing the switch turns the head-up 
display on/off.
Head-up display*
The head-up display is linked to the 
meters and navigati on system and 
projects a variety of information in 
front of the driver, such as the cur-
rent vehicle speed and route guid-
ance to a set destination.
System components
A
B
Using the head-up display
C
D
E 

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2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Displays the following items in the 
appropriate situation:
■Warning/message
Displays the following warning/mes-
sages:
• Master warning message
• Notification message (Dynamic  radar cruise control with full-speed 
range)
• Other messages
■/ icons
Displays the following multi-informa-
tion display linked icons:
: Master warning icon
Displayed when a warn ing message is dis-
played on the multi-information display. 
(  P.356)
: Information icon
Displayed when a suggestion/advice pop-
up display is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.92)
■Hands-free system status
Displayed when the hands-free system 
is operated.
WARNING
■Before using the head-up display
●Check that the position and brightness 
of the head-up display image does not 
interfere with safe driving. Incorrect 
adjustment of the image’s position or 
brightness may obstruct the driver’s 
view and lead to an accident, resulting 
in death or serious injury.
●Do not continuously look at the head-
up display while driving as you may fail 
to see pedestrians,  objects on the 
road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
■Caution for changing settings of the 
head-up display
As the engine needs to be running 
while changing the se ttings of the head-
up display, ensure that the vehicle is 
parked in a place with adequate ventila-
tion. In a closed area such as a garage, 
exhaust gases includ ing harmful carbon 
monoxide (CO) may collect and enter 
the vehicle. This may  lead to death or a 
serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage  to components
●Do not place any drinks near the head-
up display projector. If the projector 
gets wet, electrical malfunctions may 
result.
●Do not place anything on or put stick-
ers onto the head-up display projector. 
Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-
play indications.
●Do not touch the inside of the head-up 
display projector or thrust sharp edges 
or the like into the projector. 
Doing so could cause mechanical mal-
functions.
■When changing the settings of the 
head-up display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that 
the engine is running while changing the 
settings of the head-up display.
Information display area 

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4
Driving
Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 142
Cargo and luggage ................... 148
Vehicle load limits ...................... 150
Trailer towing ................................ 151
Dinghy towing .............................. 151
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)......................................................... 152
Power (ignition) switch (LC500h) ......................................................... 156
EV drive mode (LC500h)..... 160
Automatic transmission (LC500) ......................................................... 162
Hybrid transmission (LC500h) ......................................................... 169
Turn signal lever.......................... 175
Parking brake .............................. 176
Brake Hold.................................... 179
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch .......................... 181
Automatic High Beam ............. 184
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 187
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap....... 191
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + ............. 194
PCS (Pre-Collision System). 200
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) . 207Dynamic radar cruise control with 
full-speed range........................ 214
Driving mode select switch ...224
Intuitive parking assist ............. 225
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 231
Active rear wing ........................ 240
Driving assist systems.............. 243
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (LC500h)................................. 249
Winter driving tips ..................... 251 

1634-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
In addition, if an attempt is made to change 
the shift position by moving the shift lever or 
by pressing the P position switch in any of 
the following situations, the buzzer will 
sound and the shifting operation will be dis-
abled or the shift position will automatically 
change to N. When this  happens, select an 
appropriate shift position.
●Situations where the shifting operation 
will be disabled:
• When an attempt is made to change the 
shift position from P to another position 
by moving the shift  lever without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
• When an attempt is made to change the  shift position from P or N to M by moving 
the shift lever.
• When the P position switch is pressed 
while the vehicle is running.
*1
●Situations where the shift position will 
automatically change to N:
• When an attempt is made to select the R  position by moving the shift lever when 
the vehicle is moving forward.
*2
• When an attempt is made to select the D 
position by moving the shift lever when 
the vehicle is moving in reverse.
*3
• When the shift position is changed from R to M
●If N is selected while  driving at a certain 
speed, even if the shift lever is not held in 
the N position, the shift position changes 
to N. In this situation, the buzzer sounds 
and a confirmation message is displayed 
on the multi-information display to inform 
the driver that the shift position has 
changed to N.
*1: Shift position may be changed to P when 
driving at extremely low speeds.
*2: Shift position may be changed to R when driving at low speeds.
*3: Shift position may be changed to D when driving at low speeds.
■Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to 
inform the driver that the shift position is in 
R.
■To protect the automatic transmission
If the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is high, “Transmission Fluid Temp High 
See Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on 
the multi-information display and the vehi-
cle will go into transmission protection 
mode automatically. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise 
control with full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following 
actions with the intent of enabling engine 
braking, engine braking will not be acti-
vated because dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range will not be 
canceled.
●While driving in the D position, down-
shifting to 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 or 4.
●When switching the driving mode to 
sport mode while driving in D position. 
(  P.224)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start 
Control)
 P.143
■AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatica lly selects the suit-
able gear according to driver performance 
and driving conditions. 
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when 
the shift position is in D. (Shifting the shift 
position to M cancels the function.)
■If a message about a shift operation is 
shown
To prevent the shift position from being 
selected incorrectly or the vehicle from 
moving unexpectedly, the shift position may 
be changed automatically or operating the 
shift lever may be required. In this case, 
change the shift position following the mes-
sages on the multi-information display.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-
volt battery
 P.311
■Customization
Settings (e.g. revers e warning buzzer) can 
be changed. (Customizable features: 
 P.405) 

1704-2. Driving procedures
■Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to 
inform the driver that the shift position is in 
R.
■To protect the hybrid transmission
If the transmission fluid temperature is high, 
“Transmission Fluid Temp High See 
Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on the 
multi-information display and the vehicle 
will go into transmission protection mode 
automatically. Have the vehicle inspected 
by your Lexus dealer.
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise 
control with full-speed range activated
●When dynamic radar cruise control with 
full-speed range is operating, the system 
does not respond to paddle shift switch 
operations.
●Even when the drivin g mode is switched 
to sport mode with the intent of enabling 
engine braking, dynamic radar cruise 
control with full-speed range is not can-
celed and engine braking is not activated.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start 
Control)
 P.143
■AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatica lly selects the suit-
able gear according to driver performance 
and driving conditions. 
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when 
the shift position is in D. (Shifting the shift 
position to the M position cancels the func-
tion.)
■If a message about a shift operation is 
shown
To prevent the shift position from being 
selected incorrectly or the vehicle from 
moving unexpectedly, the shift position may 
be changed automatically or operating the 
shift lever may be required. In this case, 
change the shift positi on following the mes-
sages on the multi-information display.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-
volt battery
 P.311
■Customization
Settings (e.g. revers e warning buzzer) can 
be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P.405)
WARNING
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift posi-
tion suddenly. 
Sudden changes in engine braking may 
cause the vehicle to sp in or skid, resulting 
in an accident.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (t raction battery) 
charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) will not be 
charged. To help prevent the battery 
from discharging, avoid leaving the N 
position selected for an extended period 
of time.
■Situations where sh ift control system 
malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, 
shift control system malfunctions are 
possible. 
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place on level ground, apply the parking 
brake, and then contact your Lexus 
dealer.
●When the warning message indicating 
the shift control system appears on the 
multi-information display.
●The display indicates  that no shift posi-
tion is selected for more than a few 
seconds.