
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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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 

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Pictorial index
■Exterior
Doors .......................................................................................................................... .P.110
Locking/unlocking .............................................................................................................. P.110
Opening/closing the side window ............................................................................. P.138
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................P.368
Warning messages ............................................................................................................. P. 113
Trunk .......................................................................................................................... .. P.114
Opening from inside the cabin ...................................................................................... P.115
Opening from outside ....................................................................................................... P.115
Opening by using the mechanical key .................................................................... P.369
Warning messages ............................................................................................................. P. 113
Outside rear view mirrors....................................................................................P.135
Adjusting the mirror angle ............................................................................................. P.135
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ P.136
Driving position memory ................................................................................................. P.127
Defogging the mirrors ......................................................................................................P.26 1
Windshield wipers .................................................................................................. P.187A
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Applying/releasing ............................................................................................................P.176
Precautions against winter season ................... .......................................................... P.251
Warning buzzer/message................................................................................ P.350, 357
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.175
Headlight switch....................................................................................................... P.181
Headlights/parking lights/tail  lights/daytime running lights .............................P.181
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.187
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.187
Adding washer fluid .......................................................................................................... P. 310
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.357
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.338
Hood lock release lever ...................................................................................... P.302
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch................................ .................... ..P.133
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.133
Driving position memory ................................................................................................. P.127
Air conditioning system .......................................................................................P.260
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.260
Rear window defogger.....................................................................................................P.261
Audio system
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Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.117
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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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
*...........................................................................P.93
Trunk opener switch................................................................................................ P.115
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431-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human 
body is included in exhaust gases if 
inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon 
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and 
odorless. Observe the following precau-
tions. 
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases 
enter the vehicle and may lead to an 
accident caused by light-headedness, or 
may lead to death or a serious health 
hazard.
■Important points while driving
●Keep the trunk lid closed.
●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-
cle even when the trunk lid is closed, 
open the windows and have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as 
soon as possible.
■When parking
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated 
area or a closed area, such as a 
garage, stop the engine 
●Do not leave the vehicle with the 
engine running 
If such a situation cannot be avoided, 
park the vehicle in an open space and 
ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter 
the vehicle interior.
●Do not leave the engine running 
with snow build-up, or where it is 
snowing. If snowbanks build up around 
the vehicle while the engine is running 
gases may collect and enter the vehi-
cle.
■Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked 
periodically. If there is a hole or crack 
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint 
or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to 
have the vehicle inspected and repaired 
by your Lexus dealer. 

441-2. Child safety
1-2.Child safety
Points to remember: P.44
Child restraint system:  P.45
When using a child restraint system: 
 P.46
Child restraint system installation 
method
• Fixed with a seat belt:  P.48
• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH  anchor:  P.51
• Using an anchor bracket (for top  tether strap):  P.53
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. 
as well as Canada now require the use 
of child restraint systems.
 Prioritize and observe the warn-
ings, as well as the laws and regula-
Riding with children
Observe the following precautions 
when children are in the vehicle. 
Use a child restraint system appro-
priate for the child , until the child 
becomes large enough to properly 
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
 It is recommended that children 
sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, 
wiper switch, etc.
 Use the window lock switch to 
avoid children operating the 
power window accidentally.
 Do not let small children operate 
equipment which may catch or 
pinch body parts, such as the 
power window, hood, trunk, seats 
etc.
WARNING
■When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children  unattended in the 
vehicle, and never allow children to have 
or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle 
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is 
also a danger that children may injure 
themselves by playing with the windows 
or other features of the vehicle. In addi-
tion, heat build-up or extremely cold 
temperatures inside the vehicle can be 
fatal to children.
Child restraint systems
Before installing a child restraint 
system in the vehicle, there are pre-
cautions that need to be observed, 
different types of child restraint sys-
tems, as well as installation meth-
ods, etc., written in this manual.
Use a child restraint system when 
riding with a small child that cannot 
properly use a seat belt. For the 
child’s safety, install the child restraint 
system to a rear seat. Be sure to fol-
low the installation method that is in 
the operation manual enclosed with 
the restraint system.
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Points to remember 

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