2021 Lexus LC500C lexus LC500C 2021 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2021 LC500 CONVERTIBLE OWNER'S MANUAL (OM11498U)

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Before driving
Opening/closing status of the soft top roof
will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
When the operation of the soft top roof has
completed, the bar will turn to gray and the
buzzer will sound.
To close the side windows and rear quarter
windows, press the power window switch.
( P.122)
■Operational conditions
●The vehicle speed is less than approxi-
mately 31 mph (50 km/h) (However, it is
recommended that the soft top roof is
opened or closed when the vehicle is
stopped.)
●The engine is running (The soft top roof
can operate with the engine switch in
ON, however, in order to prevent battery
discharge, it is recommended to start the
engine.)
●The trunk lid is closed
■Situations in which the soft top roof
operation stops partway
In the following situation, operation of the
soft top roof stops partway.
●When releasing the roof switch while the
soft top roof is operating
●The vehicle speed is approximately 31
mph (50 km/h) or higher.
●If there is a malfunction in the system
●When operate the soft top roof repeat-
edly in a short period of time
●If the battery is discharged
■Situations in which the soft top roof may
not operate properly
In the following situation, the soft top roof
may not operate properly.
●When the jam protection function or
catch protection function of the power
windows operates
●When starting the en gine while operating
the roof switch (The so ft top roof that is
operating stops partway or returns to the
previous position.)
●If the roof switch has not been operated
for a long period of time during the oper-
ation of the soft top roof. (“Soft Top
Operation Not Completed Soft Top Will
Move Soon” is displayed on the multi-
information display for approximately 10
seconds, and then the soft top will move
slowly.)
●When the roof switch is operated on a
steep incline or large step
●When driving on uneven road surfaces
●In strong wind
■Switch operation when the operational
conditions are not met
If the soft top roof is fully closed and the
vehicle is stopped, continuously operating
the roof switch can operate the side win-
dows and rear quarter windows only even if
the operational conditions of the soft top
roof are not met
■While the soft top roof is operating
●The trunk opener switch cannot be oper-
ated. Press the switch after the operation
of the soft top roof has been completed.
(  P.101)
●The side windows and rear quarter win-
dows cannot be operated using the
power window switch or all window con-
trol switch. They can be operated when
the soft top roof operation partway stops,
however, they cannot be fully closed.
■If water splashes on the soft top roof,
such as in the rain or in a car wash
Wipe away any water before opening the
soft top roof. To prevent wrinkles, it is rec-
ommended to open the soft top roof after it
has completely dried.
■Soft top roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds if opening or closing the
soft top roof is not completed. Open or
close the soft top roof as soon as possible.
■If a battery terminal has been discon-
nected and reconnected
If “Soft Top Operation Not Completed” is
displayed on the multi-information display
after the engine has been started, perform
the following procedure.

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When the soft top roof of the rear win-
dow side stops near the fully closing posi-
tion.
1 Operate the roof switch to open the
soft top roof, and release the switch with
the luggage cover opened.
2 Operate the roof switch to fully close
the soft top roof.
When the rear soft top roof stops near
the fully opening position.
Operate the roof switch to fully close the soft top roof.
If the luggage cover does not operate by
performing the procedure above, check
that a warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display or the operational
conditions are met. If
the luggage cover still
does not operate, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If the soft top roof cannot be operated properly when the roof switch is operated
In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table, and then operate the
switch again.
●Soft top roof operation stops partway
SituationWarning messageAction
The engine switch is
turned to OFF or
ACC while the soft
top roof is operating.
-Start the engine, or turn the engine switch
to ON, and then operate the roof switch.
The vehicle speed
exceeds approxi-
mately 31 mph (50
km/h) while the soft
top roof is operating.
“SLOW DOWN to
Compelete Soft Top
Operation”Decelerate to approximately 31 mph (50
km/h), and then operate the roof switch.
The trunk lid is
opened using the
mechanical key while
the soft top roof is
operating.
-Close the trunk lid, and then operate the
roof switch.
A collision is
detected.-Contact your Lexus dealer.
The catch protection
function of a power
window is activated.
- P.123
The soft top roof is
operated manually.
“SLOW DOWN to
Compelete Soft Top
Operation”
“Soft Top Operation
Not Completed”Manually return the soft top roof to the
previous position. If the soft top roof cannot
be operated, repeat opening and closing
operations several times.

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Before driving
●Soft top roof operation does not start
The outside tempera-
ture is low.-Operate the roof switch again.
The voltage of the
battery drops.-Start the engine, and then operate the roof
switch.
A thing is put in the
operating range of the
soft top roof, which
prevents the soft top
roof from operating.
-
Remove the thing on the upper part of the
windshield frame, luggage cover, storing
space of the soft top roof.
The vehicle is driven
in the strong head
wind with the soft top
roof not fully closed.
-
Partway open the soft top roof after stop-
ping or decelerating the vehicle, and then
close it.
The soft top roof is
malfunctioning.“Soft Top System Mal-
function See Owner’s
Manual”If the soft top roof cannot be operated
even when operating the switch several
times, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
SituationWarning messageAction
The engine switch is
turned to OFF or
ACC.
-Start the engine or tu rn the engine switch
to ON, and then operate the roof switch.
The vehicle is driven
at the speed of
approximately 31 mph
(50 km/h) or higher.“Soft Top System
Unavailable Speed
must be under
50km/h”
Decelerate to approximately 31 mph (50
km/h), and then operate the roof switch.
The trunk lid is
opened.“Soft Top System
Unavailable Close
Trunk Lid”Close the trunk lid, and then operate the
roof switch.
The voltage of the
battery drops.“Soft Top System
Unavailable Low
Power”Start the engine, and then operate the roof
switch.
SituationWarning messageAction

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The soft top roof is
operated repeatedly
in a short period of
time.
“Opening Function
Unavailable System
Overheated”
“Function Temporar-
ily Unavailable Sys-
tem Overheated”Wait for a while and then operate the roof
switch. Depending on the situation, “Soft
Top System Available” is displayed on the
multi-information disp lay indicating that
the roof switch can be operated. If the roof
switch cannot be operated, operate the
soft top roof manually ( P.338) or have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The roof switch is
operated while the
luggage cover lock is
operating.
-Operate the roof switch again.
The jam protection
function or catch pro-
tection function of a
power windows is
activated.
- P.122
The soft top roof is
operated manually.
“SLOW DOWN to
Compelete Soft Top
Operation”
“Soft Top Operation
Not Completed”Manually return the soft top roof to the
previous position. If the soft top roof cannot
be operated, repeat opening and closing
operations several times.
SituationWarning messageAction

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Before driving
●Soft top roof opens slowly
SituationWarning messageAction
The roof switch is
released for a long
period of time while
opening or closing the
soft top roof.“Soft Top Moving Do
Not Forget To Close”
“Soft Top Operation
Not Completed Do
Not Forget To Close”
When the engine is running or the
engine switch is in ON
“Soft Top Operation Not Completed Soft
Top Will Move Soon” is displayed on the
multi-information display for approxi-
mately 10 seconds, and then the operation
is restricted and the soft top roof moves
slowly.
When the roof switch can be operated
When the roof switch is operated while the
soft top roof moves slowly, the soft top roof
moves corresponding the switch opera-
tion.
However, if the soft top roof has been
operated repeatedly in a short period of
time, it may be only closed. ( P.128)
When the roof switch cannot be oper-
ated
Wait for a while with the soft top roof oper-
ation stops, and then operate the roof
switch. If the soft top roof does not operate,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.

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The roof switch is
released for a long
period of time while
opening or closing the
soft top roof.“Soft Top Moving Do
Not Forget To Close”
“Soft Top Operation
Not Completed Do
Not Forget To Close”
When the engine switch is in ACC or
OFF
The operation is restricted and the soft top
roof moves slowly.
When starting the engine or turning the
engine switch to ON
The operation is stoppe d. After it stops,
when the roof switch is operated, the soft
top roof moves corresponding the switch
operation.
However, if the soft top roof has been
operated repeatedly in a short period of
time, it may be only closed. ( P.128)
When the engine switch is not operated
Wait for a while until the soft top roof oper-
ation is stopped. After it stops, when the
roof switch is operated, the soft top roof
moves corresponding the switch opera-
tion.
However, if the soft top roof has been
operated repeatedly in a short period of
time, it may be only closed. ( P.128)
SituationWarning messageAction
WARNING
■When opening or closing the soft top
roof
Observe the following.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when the soft top roof is being oper-
ated. If a part of the body or an object
is likely to be caught, or if the body is
caught, stop the operation immedi-
ately.
●If anyone is in the vi cinity or in the vehi-
cle, make sure they are safe and let
them know that the soft top roof is
about to open or close.
●When the rear seat is occupied, be
careful that the soft top roof does not
hit the passenger.
●Pay extra attention to the operation of
the soft top roof and the safety of the
area around the vehicle while opening
or closing the soft top roof.
●Take extra care to prevent your fin-
gers etc. from being caught in moving
parts.
●Do not operate the soft top roof while
the vehicle is backing up. The driver’s
rearward vision may be blocked, lead-
ing to an accident.
●When the soft top roof starts to move
slowly, be careful no t to be caught in
the soft top roof.

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Before driving
WARNING
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the
engine switch off, carry the key and
exit the vehicle along with the child.
There may be accidental operation,
due to mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.
■While the vehicle is driven
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious
injury or an accident.
●Do not operate the soft top roof more
than necessary.
●Do not drive the vehicle with the soft
top roof half-opened.
●Do not stand on the seat, sit on the
package tray ( P.40), or lean out of
the vehicle.
■When a child is in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not allow a child operate the soft
top roof.
●Never let a child sit in the storing
space of the soft top roof.
●Keep children away from the movable
range of the soft top roof.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the soft top
roof
●Make sure that ther e is no obstacle
within a height of 25.6 in. (65 cm)
from the soft top roof.
Also, be careful when passing a place
with height restriction, such as a tunnel
or underground passage.
●Do not put anything in the storing
space of the soft top roof.
●Do not sit on or put luggage on the soft
top roof or luggage cover.
●When there is snow or luggage on the
soft top roof or luggage cover, remove
it before operating the roof switch.
●Do not open or close the soft top roof
when anything is put on the trunk lid.
●Do not close the soft top roof when
anything is put on the upper part of the
windshield frame.
●Do not open or close the soft top roof
when the outside temperature is
23.0°F (-5°C) or lower or the side
windows and rear quarter windows
are frozen.
●Do not leave the soft top roof not fully
opened or closed for a long period of
time.
●Do not leave the soft top roof opened
for a long period of time. The soft top
roof may have wrinkles or deteriorate.
●When opening the trunk lid using the
mechanical key, full y open or close the
soft top roof.
●Do not install a roof luggage carrier to
the soft top roof.
●Do not operate the soft top roof manu-
ally except in an emergency.
(  P.338)

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