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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety 
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status 
information and 
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine 
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance 
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt, 
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian 
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically 

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Pop Up Hood ................................... 36
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 39
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 43
1-2. Child safety Riding with children........................ 44
Child restraint systems ................. 44
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 55
Lexus Enform Remote .................. 60
Lexus Enform Service Connect.. 61
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system fe atures (LC500h)
............................................................... 62
Hybrid system precautions  (LC500h) ....................................... 65
1-5. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilize r system 
Alarm..................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) 732-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights an d indicators.....76
Gauges and meters ........................ 82
Multi-information display ............ 86
Head-up display ............................... 93
Energy monitor/consumption  screen ............................................... 98
3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 106
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the  doors and trunk
Doors .................................................. 110
Trunk .................................................... 114
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ............................................ 117
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................................... 125
Driving position memory ............ 127
Head restraints ................................ 131
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and  mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 133
Inside rear view mirror ................ 134
Outside rear view mirrors......... 135
3-5. Opening and closing the windows Power windows ............................. 138
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and 
indicators
3Before driving 

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

14Pictorial index
■Instrument panel
Engine switch 
Starting the engine 
Emergency stop of the engine 
When the engine 
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.356
Shift lever..........................................................................................................P.162, 169
Changing the shift position .................................................................................... P.164, 171
Precautions against towing............................................................................................ P.341
Meters ......................................................................................................................... P.82
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel lights................................. P.82
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.76
When the warning lights come on ............................................................................. P.347
Multi-information display .......................................................................................P.86
Display ........................................................................................................................ .............. P.86
When the warning messages are displayed.......................................................... P.356
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.176A
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■Switches
Driving mode select switch .................................................................................P.224
VSC OFF/snow mode switch ......................................................... P.166, 173, 244
Odometer/trip meter/trip meter reset button .............................................. P.85
Instrument panel light control switches ............................................................ P.85
Fuel filler door opener switch.............................................................................. P.192
HUD (Head-up display) switch
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Trunk opener switch................................................................................................ P.115
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511-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
■Removing a child restraint system 
installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button and 
fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the child 
restraint system may spring up due to the 
rebound of the seat cushion. Release the 
buckle while holding down the child 
restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself, 
slowly return it to the stowing position.
■Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for the 
each rear seat. (Buttons displaying the 
location of the anchors are attached to 
the seats.)
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or 
serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play with the 
seat belt. If the seat belt becomes 
twisted around a child’s neck, it may 
lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result  in death. If this 
occurs and the buckle cannot be 
unfastened, scissors should be used to 
cut the belt.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are 
securely locked and the seat belt is not 
twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system left 
and right, and forward and backward 
to ensure that it has been securely 
installed.
●After securing a child restraint system, 
never adjust the seat.
●When a booster seat is installed, 
always ensure that th e shoulder belt is 
positioned across the center of the 
child’s shoulder. The belt should be 
kept away from the child’s neck, but 
not so that it could fall off the child’s 
shoulder.
●Follow all installation instructions pro-
vided by the child restraint system 
manufacturer.
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR 
lock mode, do not fully extend the shoul-
der belt. ALR mode causes the belt to 
tighten only. This could cause injury or 
discomfort to the child. ( P.26)
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when 
installing a child restra int system, the seat 
belt will not securely hold the child 
restraint system, which could cause 
death or serious injury to the child or 
other passengers in the event of sudden 
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Child restraint system fixed with 
a child restraint LATCH anchor 

641-4. Hybrid system
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a 
hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration 
even though the vehicle is able to move with 
the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For 
safety, apply the parking brake and make 
sure to shift the shift position to P when 
parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may 
occur when the hybrid system is operating 
and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the 
engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid 
battery (traction battery) behind the rear 
seats when the hybrid system starts or 
stops.
●Relay operating sounds such as a snap or 
soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid 
battery (traction battery), behind the rear 
seats, when the hybrid system is started 
or stopped.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be 
heard when the trunk lid is open.
●Sounds may be heard  from the transmis-
sion when the gasoline engine starts or 
stops, when driving at low speeds, or 
during idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard when 
accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenera-
tive braking when the brake pedal is 
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is 
released.
●Vibration may be felt  when the gasoline 
engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from 
the air intake vents  under the rear seats.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and dis-
posal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main-
tenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do 
not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV 
indicator) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P.405)
When driving with the gasoline engine 
stopped, a sound, which changes in 
accordance with the driving speed, will 
be played in order to warn people 
nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The 
sound will stop when the vehicle speed 
exceeds approximately 22 mph (35 
km/h).
■Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity 
notification system may be difficult for sur-
rounding people to hear.
●In very noisy areas
●In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification 
system is installed on the front of the vehicle, 
it may be more difficult to hear from the rear 
of the vehicle compared to the front.
■If “Proximity Notification System Mal-
function Visit Your Dealer” is displayed 
on the multi-information display
The system may be ma lfunctioning. Have 
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Vehicle proximity notification 
system 

681-4. Hybrid system
There are air intake vents under the 
rear seats for the purpose of cooling 
the hybrid battery (traction battery). If 
the vents become blocked, the hybrid 
battery input and output may be 
restricted, leading to a reduction in 
hybrid battery (traction battery) out-
put.When a certain level of impact is 
detected by the impact sensor, the 
emergency shut off system blocks the 
high voltage current and stops the fuel 
pump to minimize the risk of electrocu-
tion and fuel leakage. If the emergency 
shut off system activates, your vehicle 
will not restart. To restart the hybrid 
system, contact your Lexus dealer.
A message is automatically displayed 
when a malfunction occurs in the 
hybrid system or an improper opera-
tion is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the 
multi-information display, read the 
message and follow the instructions.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Do not carry large amounts of water 
such as water cooler bottles in the vehi-
cle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery 
(traction battery),  the battery may be 
damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by 
your Lexus dealer.
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) air intake vents
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) air 
intake vents
●Make sure not to block the air intake 
vent with anything, such as a seat 
cover, plastic cover, or luggage. If the 
vents become blocked, the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) input and output 
may be restricted, leading to a reduc-
tion in hybrid battery (traction battery) 
output and a malfunction.
●When dust etc. has accumulated in the 
air intake vent, periodically clean it 
with a vacuum cleaner to prevent the 
vent from clogging.
●Filters are installed to the air intake 
vent. When the filters remain notice-
ably dirty even after cleaning the air 
intake vent, filter cleaning or replace-
ment is recommended. When clean-
ing or replacing the filters, contact 
your Lexus dealer. 
Refer to P.291 for details on how to 
clean the filters.
●Do not get water or foreign materials 
in the air intake vent s as this may cause 
a short circuit and damage the hybrid 
battery (traction battery).
Emergency shut off system
Hybrid warning message