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Please note that this manual applies to 
all models and explains all equipment, 
including options. Therefore, you may 
find some explanations for equipment 
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this man-
ual are current at the time of printing. 
However, because of the Lexus policy 
of continual product improvement, we 
reserve the right to make changes at 
any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehi-
cle shown in the illustrations may differ 
from your vehicle in terms of color and 
equipment.
Approximately five hours after the 
engine 
you may hear sound coming from 
under the vehicle for several minutes. 
This is the sound of a fuel evaporation 
leakage check and, it does not indicate 
a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare 
parts and accessories for Lexus vehi-
cles are currently available in the mar-
ket. You should know that Toyota does  not warrant these products and is not 
responsible for their performance, 
repair, or replacement, or for any dam-
age they may cause to, or adverse 
effect they may have on, your Lexus 
vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified 
with non-genuine Lexus products. 
Modification with non-genuine Lexus 
products could affect its performance, 
safety or durability, and may even vio-
late governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance 
problems resulting from the modifica-
tion may not be covered under war-
ranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way 
radio system in your vehicle could 
affect electronic systems such as:
Hybrid system
 Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
 Lexus Safety System +
 Anti-lock brake system
 Vehicle dynamics integrated man-
agement
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus 
dealer for precautionary measures or 
special instructions regarding installa-
tion of a mobile two-way radio system.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after 
turning off the engine 
Accessories, spare parts and 
modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way 
radio system 

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LC500h: High voltage parts and 
cables on the hybrid vehicles emit 
approximately the same amount of 
electromagnetic waves as the conven-
tional gasoline powered vehicles or 
home electronic appliances despite of 
their electromagnetic shielding.
LC500h: Unwanted noise may occur 
in the reception of the mobile two-way 
radio.
The vehicle is equipped with sophisti-
cated computers that will record cer-
tain data, such as:
• Engine speed/Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving  assist systems
• Images from the cameras Your vehicle is equipped with cam-
eras. Contact your Lexus dealer for 
the location of recording cameras
The recorded data varies according to 
the vehicle grade level and options 
with which it is equipped.
These computers do not record con-
versations or sounds, and only record 
images outside of the vehicle in certain 
situations.
 Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data 
recorded in these computers to Lexus 
without notification to you.
Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in this 
computer to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and 
improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to 
a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or 
with the consent of the lessee if the vehi-
cle is leased
• In response to an official request by the  police, a court of law or a government 
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is  not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle 
owner
 Recorded image information can be 
erased by your Lexus dealer.
The image recording function can be dis-
abled. However, if the function is disabled, 
data from when the system operates will 
not be available.
To learn more abou t the vehicle data 
collected, used and shared by 
Lexus, please visit 
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/
.
If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if 
you have subscribed to those services, 
please refer to the Lexus Enform 
Telematics Subscription Service 
Agreement for information on data 
collected and its usage.
 To learn more abou t the vehicle data 
collected, used and shared by 
Lexus, please visit 
Vehicle data recording
Usage of data collected through 
Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland on-
ly) 

361-1. For safe use
Sensors
Hood
Lifters
■Pop Up Hood precautions
●Before scrapping your vehicle, make sure 
to contact your Lexus dealer.
●The Pop Up Hood system cannot be 
reused once it has operated. Have it 
replaced by your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
●Repairs or modifications of the front 
fender, front bumper, or side of the 
occupant compartment
●Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, 
kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows, 
winches or roof luggage carrier
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspen-
sion system
●Installation of electronic devices such 
as mobile two-way radios and CD 
players
●Modifications to your vehicle for a per-
son with a physical disability
Pop Up Hood
In the event of a frontal collision 
with a body, such as a pedestrian, 
the Pop Up Hood system raises the 
hood to reduce the possibility of a 
serious impact to the pedestrian’s 
head area by adding clearance to 
the engine compartment.
When the sensors  located at the 
back of the front bumper detect a 
frontal impact with a body, such as a 
pedestrian, which meets or 
exceeds the threshold level while 
the vehicle is bein g driven within 
the operational speed range, the 
system operates.
System components
A
B
C 

591-3. Lexus Enform
1
For safety and security
can work with local authorities to assist 
them in locating and recovering the 
vehicle. After filing a police report, call 
the Safety Connect response center at 
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-
3987) in the United States, 1-877-
539-8777 in Puerto Rico or 1-800-
265-3987 in Canada, and follow the 
prompts for Safety Connect to initiate 
this service.
In addition to assisting law enforce-
ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle, 
Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle 
location data may, under certain cir-
cumstances, be shared with third par-
ties to locate your vehicle. Further 
information is available at Lexus.com.
■Emergency Assistance Button 
(“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the 
road, push the “SOS” button to reach 
the Safety Connect response center. 
The answering agent will determine 
your vehicle’s location, assess the 
emergency, and dispatch the neces-
sary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, 
tell the response-center agent that you are 
not experiencing an emergency.
■Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds 
GPS data to the already included war-
ranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” but-
ton to reach a Safety Connect 
response-center agent, who can help 
with a wide range of needs, such as: 
towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a  description of the Roadside Assistance 
services and their limitations, please 
see the Safety Connect Terms and 
Conditions, which are available at 
Lexus.com.
Important! Read this information about 
exposure to radio frequency signals 
before using Safety Connect;
The Safety Connect system installed in 
your vehicle is a low-power radio trans-
mitter and receiver. It receives and also 
sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Commu-
nications Commission (FCC) adopted 
RF exposure guidelines with safety lev-
els for mobile wireless phones. Those 
guidelines are consistent with the 
safety standards previously set by the 
following U.S. and international stan-
dards bodies.
ANSI (American National Stan-
dards Institute) C95.1 [1992]
 NCRP (National Council on Radia-
tion Protection and Measurement) 
Report 86 [1986]
 ICNIRP (International Commission 
on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protec-
tion) [1996]
Those standards were based on com-
prehensive and periodic evaluations of 
the relevant scientific literature. Over 
120 scientists, engineers, and physi-
cians from universities, and govern-
ment health agencies and industries 
Safety information for Safety 
Connect 

661-4. Hybrid system
shielding, and therefore emit approxi-
mately the same amount of electromag-
netic waves as conventional gasoline 
powered vehicles or home electronic 
appliances.
●Your vehicle may cause sound interfer-
ence in some third party-produced radio 
parts.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a 
limited service life.  The lifespan of the 
hybrid battery (traction battery) can 
change in accordance with driving style and 
driving conditions.
■Starting the hybrid system in an 
extremely cold environment
When the hybrid battery (traction battery) 
is extremely cold (below approximately -
22°F [-30°C]) under the influence of the 
outside temperature, it may not be possible 
to start the hybrid system. In this case, try to 
start the hybrid system again after the tem-
perature of the hybrid battery increases due 
to the outside temperature increase etc.
WARNING
■High voltage precautions
This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC 
systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC 
and AC high voltage is very dangerous 
and can cause severe burns and electric 
shock that may result in death or serious 
injury.
●Never touch, disassemble, remove or 
replace the high voltage parts, cables 
or their connectors.
●The hybrid system will become hot 
after starting as the system uses high 
voltage. Be careful of both the high 
voltage and the high temperature, and 
always obey the  warning labels 
attached to the vehicle.
●Never try to open the service plug 
access hole located behind the rear 
seats. The service pl ug is used only 
when the vehicle is serviced and is 
subject to high voltage.
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to 
reduce the risk of de ath or serious injury:
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place to pre-
vent subsequent accidents. While 
depressing the brake pedal, apply the 
parking brake and sh ift the shift posi-
tion to P to stop the hybrid system. 
Then, slowly release the brake pedal.
●Do not touch the high voltage parts, 
cables and connectors.
●If electric wires ar e exposed inside or 
outside your vehicle, an electric shock 
may occur. Never touch exposed elec-
tric wires.
●Do not touch the battery if liquid is 
leaking from or adhering to it. 
If electrolyte (carbonic-based organic 
electrolyte) from the hybrid battery 
(traction battery) comes into contact 
with the eyes or skin, it could cause 
blindness or skin wounds. In the 
unlikely event that it comes into con-
tact with the eyes or skin, wash it off 
immediately with a large amount of 
water, and seek immediate medical 
attention. 

1063-1. Key information
3-1.Key information
The following keys are provided with 
the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access system with push-button start ( P.117)
• Operating the wireless remote control  function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key (electronic key) (if 
equipped)
Operating the smart access system with 
push-button start ( P.117)
■Card key (if equipped)
●The card key is not waterproof.
●The mechanical key that  is stored inside 
the card key should be used only if a 
problem arises, such as when the card  key does not operate properly.
●If it is difficult to take out the mechanical 
key, push down the release button using a 
pen tip etc. If it is still difficult to pull it out, 
use a coin etc. (
P.108)
●To store the mechanical key in the card 
key, insert it while  pressing the release 
button.
●If the battery cover is not installed and the 
battery falls out or if the battery was 
removed because the key got wet, rein-
stall the battery with the positive terminal 
facing the Lexus emblem.
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an 
aircraft, make sure you do not press any 
buttons on the electronic key while inside 
the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an 
electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that 
the buttons are not likely to be pressed acci-
dentally. Pressing a button may cause the 
electronic key to emit radio waves that 
could interfere with the operation of the air-
craft.
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. 
(The card key battery life is from one year 
to one year and a half.)
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will 
sound in the cabin when the engine 
●Electronic keys that will not be used for 
Keys
Key types
A
B
C
D 

1073-1. Key information
3
Before driving
long periods of time can be set to the bat-
tery-saving mode in advance. (P.119)
●As the electronic ke y always receives 
radio waves, the battery will become 
depleted even if the electronic key is not 
used. The following symptoms indicate 
that the electronic key battery may be 
depleted. Replace the battery when nec-
essary. ( P.330)
• The smart access system with push-but- ton start or the wireless remote control 
does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
•The LED indicator on the key surface  does not turn on.
You can replace the battery by yourself 
(  P.330). However, as there is a danger 
that the electronic key may be damaged, it 
is recommended that replacement be car-
ried out by your Lexus dealer.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not 
leave the electronic ke y within 3 ft. (1 m) 
of the following electr ical appliances that 
produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and  battery chargers
• Recharging cellular  phones or cordless 
phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■Replacing the battery
 P.330
■Confirmation of the registered key 
number
The number of keys already registered to 
the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your 
Lexus dealer for details.
■If “A New Key has been Registered 
Contact Your Dealer for Details” is 
shown on the multi-information display
This message will be displayed each time 
the driver’s door is opened when the doors 
are unlocked from the outside for approxi-
mately 10 days after a new electronic key 
has been registered.
If this message is disp layed but you have not 
had a new electronic key registered, ask  your Lexus dealer to check if an unknown 
electronic key (other than those in your 
possession) has be
en registered.
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to 
strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high tem-
peratures for long periods of time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them 
in an ultrasonic washer etc.
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic 
materials to the keys or place the keys 
close to such materials.
●Do not disassemble the keys.
●Do not attach a sticker or anything else 
to the surface of the electronic key.
●Do not place the keys near objects that 
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, 
audio systems and induction cookers.
●Do not place the keys near medical 
electrical equipment such as low-fre-
quency therapy equipment or micro-
wave therapy equipment, and do not 
receive medical attent ion with the keys 
on your person.
■Carrying the electronic key on your 
person
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) 
or more away from electric appliances 
that are turned on. Radio waves emitted 
from electric applianc es within 3.9 in. (10 
cm) of the electronic key may interfere 
with the key, causing the key to not func-
tion properly.
■In case of a smart access system with 
push-button start malfunction or 
other key-rela ted problems
 P.367
■When an electronic key is lost
 P.366 

1163-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Trunk light
The trunk light turns on  when the trunk is 
opened.
■Function to prevent the trunk being 
locked with the electronic key inside
●When both side doors are locked, closing 
the trunk lid with the electronic key left 
inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened 
by pressing the trunk release button on 
the trunk lid.
●If the spare electronic key is put in the 
trunk with both side doors locked, the key 
confinement prevention function is acti-
vated so the trunk can be opened. In 
order to prevent theft, take all electronic 
keys with you when  leaving the vehicle.
●If the electronic key is put in the trunk with 
both side doors locked, the key may not 
be detected depending on the location of 
the key and the surrounding radio wave 
conditions. In this case, the key confine-
ment prevention function cannot be acti-
vated, causing the trunk to be locked 
when the trunk lid is  closed. Make sure to 
check where the key is before closing the 
trunk.
●The key confinement prevention function 
cannot be activated if either door is 
unlocked. In this case, open the trunk 
using the trunk opener switch.
●If the trunk lid is closed by a hand having 
the electronic key when the both side 
doors are locked, a warning buzzer may 
sound. In this case, the trunk is not locked. 
Do not close the trunk lid by a hand hav-
ing the electronic key.
■Internal trunk release lever
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the 
glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside 
of the trunk to the side.
The lever will continue to glow for some 
time after the trunk lid is closed.
■If the smart access system with push-
button start or the wireless remote con-
trol does not operate properly
Use the trunk opener switch to unlock the 
trunk. ( P.367)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it 
is depleted. ( P.330)
■If a symbol indicating the trunk opens is 
shown on the multi-information display
 P.113
■If the 12-volt batte ry is discharged
The trunk cannot be locked and unlocked 
using the smart access system with push-
button start or wireless remote control. 
Lock or unlock the trunk using the mechan-
ical key. ( P.369)
■Customization
The trunk unlocking operation can be 
changed. (Customizable features: 
 P.405)
Using the trunk grip, lower the trunk 
without applying force to the side and 
push the trunk down from the outside 
to close it.
Closing the trunk