2021 Lexus LC500 ignition

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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 systems Lexus Safety System + ................ 194
PCS (Pre-Collision System).... 200
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .... 207
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range.......................... 214
Driving mode select switch...... 224
Intuitive parking assist ................ 225BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .........
231
Active rear wing ........................... 240
Driving assist systems ................ 243
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (LC500h).................................... 248
Winter driving tips ....................... 250
5-1. Remote Touch Remote Touch............................... 254
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge........ 258
5-3. Using the air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system.......................................................... 260
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 268
5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............................. 271
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 273
Trunk features ............................... 275
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features ............... 277
Garage door opener ................. 279
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior................................... 286
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 289
4Driving
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

10
Information for hybrid vehicles is writ-
ten in brackets next to the information
for gasoline vehicles
Example
Turn the engine switch
*1 switch>
*2 to IGNITION ON
mode
*1*2 mode.
*1:LC500
*2: LC500h
Reading this manual
Explains symbols used in this man-
ual
Symbols in this manual
SymbolsMeanings
WARNING:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause death or serious
injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause damage to or a
malfunction in the vehi-
cle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or
working procedures. Fol-
low the steps in numeri-
cal order.
Symbols in illustrations
SymbolsMeanings
Indicates the action
(pushing, turning, etc.)
used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of
an operation (e.g. a lid
opens).
SymbolsMeanings
Indicates the component
or position being
explained.
Means Do not, Do not do
this , or Do not let this
happen .
Different writing styles for gaso-
line and hybrid vehicles

581-3. Lexus Enform
2009 on select Lexus models (in the
contiguous United States only). Contact
with the Safety Connect response center
is dependent upon the telematics device
being in operative condition, cellular con-
nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-
nal reception, which ca n limit the ability to
reach the response center or receive
emergency service support. Enrollment
and Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement required. A variety of sub-
scription terms is available; charges vary
by subscription term selected and loca-
tion.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-
gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle
Location will function in the United
States, including Hawaii and Alaska,
Puerto Rico and in Canada, and
Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-
tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and
in Canada.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-
gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and
Enhanced Road Assist ance will not func-
tion in the United States Virgin Islands.
For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no
Safety Connect services will function in
and outside the United States Virgin
Islands.
●Safety Connect services are not subject
to section 255 of the Telecommunica-
tions Act and the device is not TTY com-
patible.
■Languages
The Safety Connect response center will
offer support in multiple languages. The
Safety Connect system will offer voice
prompts in English, Spanish, and French.
Please indicate your language of choice
when enrolling.
■When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the response
center if the network is busy.
When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode , the red indicator
light comes on for 2 seconds then turns
off. Afterward, the green indicator light
comes on, indicating that the service is
active.
The following indicator light patterns
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:

Green indicator light on = Active
service
 Green indicator light flashing =
Safety Connect call in process
 Red indicator light (except at vehi-
cle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Lexus dealer)
 No indicator light (off) = Safety
Connect service not active
■Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or
severe rear-end collision, the system is
designed to automatically call the
response center. The responding agent
receives the vehicle’s location and
attempts to speak with the vehicle
occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to
communicate, the agent automatically
treats the call as an emergency, con-
tacts the nearest emergency services
provider to describe the situation, and
requests that assistance be sent to the
location.
■Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect
Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators
Safety Connect services

701-5. Theft deterrent system
1-5.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been
turned off to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has
been turned to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type
engine immobilizer system system>.
■Conditions that may cause the system to
malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact
with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touch-
ing a key registered to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transponder chip)
of another vehicle
■Certifications for the engine immo bilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico
Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in tran-
sponder chips that prevent the
engine from start-
ing if a key has not been previously
registered in the vehicle’s on-board
computer.
Never leave the keys inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help pre-
vent vehicle theft but does not guar-
antee absolute security against all
vehicle thefts.
Operating the system

772-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode to
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.347)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.347)
Charging system warning
light
*2 (  P.347)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
*2 (  P.347)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.348)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.348)
SRS warning light
*1
(  P.348)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.348)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.348)
(red)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 ( P.348)
(yellow)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 ( P.348)
(Flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light*1
(  P.349)
(orange)
LKA indicator*2 ( P.349)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.349)
Brake Override System
warning light
(  P.350)/Drive-Start Con-
trol warning light
*2 (  P.350)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*1, 3 (  P.350)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*3
(  P.350)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*3
(  P.350)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.351)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.351)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder light
(  P.351)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights
*4 (  P.351)
Master warning light
*1
(  P.352)
Tire pressure warning light
*1, 3
(  P.352)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.352)
(if equipped)
Hybrid system overheat
warning light
*2( P.353)

792-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the
engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a syst em 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 that the sys-tem is operating.
*4: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
When the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode mode> while the BSM main switch is
turned on.
When the BSM main switch is turned
on while the engine switch switch> is in IGNITION ON mode
.
If the system is func tioning correctly, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators do not illuminate or do not turn
off, there may be a malfunction in the
system.
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator
*2
(  P.152, 156)
(if equipped)
“READY” indicator ( P.156)
Low outside temperature
indicator
*2, 8 (  P.82)
(if equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator Light*1
(  P.80)
(if equipped)
EV indicator ( P.63)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.176)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.176)
Snow mode indicator
(  P.166, 173)
(if equipped)
EV drive mode indicator
( P.160)
“Normal” indicator
*2
(  P.224)
“Eco” indicator
*2 (  P.224)
“Sport S” indicator
*2
(  P.224)
“Sport S+” indicator
*2
(  P.224)
“Comfort” indicator
*2
(  P.224)
“Custom” indicator*2
(  P.224)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*7 ( P.39)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*7 ( P.39)

842-1. Instrument cluster
■Rev peak
When the engine speed reaches or
exceeds the following, an afterimage of
the tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second.
LC500: 3600 r/min
LC500h: 4000 r/min
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode .
■Variable red zone (LC500)
To help protect the engine, the engine
speed is controlled by starting the red zone
of the tachometer at different engine
speeds ranging from 3700 rpm to 7300
rpm depending on the engine coolant tem-
perature.
Before driving under extremely high load
conditions, make sure to sufficiently warm
up the engine.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights is automatically adjusted based on the
light sensor detectin g how bright the sur-
roundings are.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds
(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of
a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “- -” or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Speed unit setting for the speedometer
When the speed unit has been changed
from the default setting, the vehicle speed in
the default unit is also displayed in the
meter.
■Pop-up display
●In some situations, su ch as when a switch
operation is performed, a pop-up display
will be temporarily displayed on the
multi-information display.
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off.
(  P.90)

872-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
■Opening image display
When the engine switch is
in ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION ON
mode , the opening image is
displayed on the multi-information display.
While the opening image is being dis-
played, the meter display cannot be
changed even if the drive mode is changed.
When the start-up display is finished, the
meter display for the currently selected
mode will be displayed.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting
12-volt battery terminals
Record of the maximum G-forces will be
reset.
■Liquid crystal display
 P.85
The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.
/ : Switch menu
/ : Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the screen and
move the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen and
move the main meter
Call sending/receiving and history
display
Linked with the hands-free system,
sending or receiving call is dis-
played. For details regarding the
Warning message display
(  P.356)
Settings display ( P.90)
WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
●When operating the multi-information
display while driving, pay extra atten-
tion to the safety of the area around the
vehicle.
●Do not look continuously at the multi-
information display while driving as
you may fail to see pedestrians, objects
on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
Changing the meter display
A
B
C
D