2021 Lexus LC500 automatic transmission

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Active Rear Wing ................................................................................................................... 58
Air Conditioning System
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Control panel .................................................................................................................. ............... 80
Main control screen............................................................................................................ ........... 81
Option control screen .......................................................................................................... .......82
Side display................................................................................................................... ................... 83
Using automatic mode ........................................................................................................... .... 83
Audio System
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Audio control screen ........................................................................................................... ........ 72
Selecting an audio source ...................................................................................................... .... 72
Steering switch operation ...................................................................................................... .... 73
Radio ................................................................................................................................................... 75
CD........................................................................................................................................................ 76
DVD .................................................................................................................................................... 77
iPod ......................................................................................................................................................78
Automatic High Beam............................................................................................................ 42
Automatic Transmission (LC500)/Hybrid Transmission (LC500h) .................... 28
Brake Hold ..................................................................................................................... ........... 35
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....................................................................................................55
Door Locks ..................................................................................................................... .......... 101
Driving Mode Select Switch ............................................................................................... 53
Driving Position Memory ......................................................................................................22
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Full-Speed Range ............................................. 47
Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen ............................................................................63
Engine (Ignition) Switch (LC500)/Power (Ignition) Switch (LC500h) ................24
EV Drive Mode (LC500h) ................................................................................................... 27
Floor Mat Installation ......................................................................................................... .....13
Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for yourOWNER’S MANUAL. We strongly encourage you to review
the OWNER’S MANUAL and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understandin g of your vehicle’s capabilities
and limitations.

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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 syst em starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or so ft clank will be emitted from the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), behind the rear se ats, 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 transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low sp eeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed or
as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt when the ga soline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents under the rear seats.
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gaso line to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount
of fuel is about 3.3 gal. [12.6 L, 2.8 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined.)
A message is automatically disp layed when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an
improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display, read the message and
follow the instructions.
Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
Running out of fuel
Hybrid warning message

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Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and
securely in the direction of the arrow
on the shift position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in the
direction of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift lever after each shift-
ing operation to allow it to return to its
regular position ( ).
Shifting to M is only possible when the
shift position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R,
from N, D, M or R to P, from D or M to
R, or from R to D, ensure that the brake
pedal is being depressed and the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
Meter display:
The current shift position is highlighted.
When any shift position other than D or M is selected, the arrow toward M and M posi-
tion indicator are displayed in gray.
Shift lever display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has been changed to
the desired position by checking the shift po sition indicator provided on the instrument
cluster.
P position switch
 P.29
Automatic Transmission (LC500)/Hybrid
Transmission (LC500h)
Shifting the shift lever
A
B
C

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To enter M mode, shift the shift position to M. Gears can be selected by operating the pad-
dle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the pad-
dle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be
fixed and displayed in the meter.
Selecting gears in the M position
When in the M position, the gear will not chan ge unless the paddle shift switches are oper-
ated.
However, even when in the M position, the ge ars will be automatically changed in the fol-
lowing situation:
● LC500
• When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
• When it is necessary to protect the engine or automatic transmission when the engine
coolant temperature is low, the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high or low
or other reasons.
● LC500h
• When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
• When vehicle speed increases (upshift only).
• When the accelerator pedal is firmly depressed.
• When it is necessary to protect the transmis sion fluid temperature is high or low, or
other reasons.
• When particulate matter has accumulated in the exhaust filter.
Also, the gear will not shift when the vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift operation is per-
formed.