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

1674-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
Operating the lever operates
the wipers or washer as follows. When
“AUTO” is selected, the wipers will
operate automatically when the sen-
sor detects falling rain. The system
automatically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.1
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Off
2
Rain-sensing wiper operation
3
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Low speed wiper operation
4
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
High speed wiper operation
5
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Temporary operation
When “AUTO” is selected, the sensor
sensitivity can be adjusted by turning
the switch ring.
6
Increases the sensitivity
7
Decreases the sensitivity
8
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Pulling the lever operates the wipers and
washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
Windshield wipers and
w
asher
Operating the lever can switch
between automatic operation and
manual operation, or can use the
washer.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may dam-
age the windshield.
Operating the wiper lever

1684-3. Operating the lights and wipers
couple of times after the washer squirts.
(After operating severa l times, the wipers
operate once more time after a short delay
to prevent dripping. However, the dripping
prevention does not operate while the
vehicle is moving.)
■The windshield wiper and washer can be
operated when
The engine switch is in ON.
■Raindrop sensor
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.
●If the wiper is turned to “AUTO” position
while the engine switch is in ON, the wip-
ers will operate once to show that
“AUTO” mode is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor
is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or -22°F (-
30°C) or lower, automatic operation
may not occur. In this case, operate the
wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not
blocked if there is wash er fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
■Front door opening linked windshield
wiper stop function
When “AUTO” is selected and the wind-
shield wipers are operating, if a front door is
opened, the operation of the windshield
wipers will be stopped to prevent anyone
near the vehicle from being sprayed by
water from the wipers, provided the vehicle
is stopped. When the front door is closed,
wiper operation will resume.
■To protect the windshield wipers
If movement of the windshield wipers is
largely restricted by a foreign object such
as snow, the operatio n of the windshield
wipers may be stopped automatically to
protect the windshield wipers. In this case,
turn the windshield wiper switch off and
remove the foreign object, and then use the
windshield wipers.
■When stopping the engine in an emer-
gency while driving
If the windshield wipe rs are operating when
the engine is stopped, the windshield wipers
will operate in high speed operation. After
the vehicle is stopped, operation will return
to normal when the engine switch is turned
to ON, or operation will stop when the
driver’s door is opened.
■Customization
The rain-sensing operation setting can be
changed.
(Customizable features: P.367)

1694-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
When the windshield wipers are not
being used, they retract to below the
hood. To enable the windshield wipers
to be lifted when parking in cold condi-
tions or when replacing a windshield
wiper insert, change the rest position of
the windshield wipers to the service
position using the wiper lever.
■Raising the wipers to the service
position
Within approximately 45 seconds of
turning the engine switch off, move the
wiper lever to the position and
hold it for approximately 2 seconds or
more.
The wipers will move to the service posi-
tion.
■Lifting the windshield wipers
While holding the hook portion of
the wiper arm, lift the windshield wiper
from the windshield.
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of wind-
shield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate
unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in
“AUTO” mode. Take care that your fin-
gers or anything else do not become
caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of washer
fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer
fluid until the windshield becomes warm.
The fluid may freeze on the windshield
and cause low visibility. This may lead to
an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■When there is no washer fluid spray
from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may
be caused if the lever is pulled toward
you and held continually.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Changing the windshield wiper
rest position/Lifting the wind-
shield wipers
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1704-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Lowering the windshield wipers to the
retracted position
With the windshield wi pers placed on the
windshield, turn the engine switch to ON
and then move the wiper lever to an operat-
ing position. When the wiper switch is
turned off, the windshie ld wipers will stop at
the retracted position. Even if the wipers
deviate while the engine switch is off, the
wipers will return to the normal position.
NOTICE
■When lifting the windshield wipers
●Do not lift the windshield wipers when
they are in the retracted position
below the hood. Otherwise, they may
contact the hood, possibly resulting in
damage to a windshield wiper and/or
the hood.
●Do not lift a windshield wiper by the
wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper
blade may be deformed.
●Do not operate the wiper lever when
the windshield wipers are lifted. Oth-
erwise, the windshield wipers may
contact the hood, possibly resulting in
damage to the windshield wipers
and/or hood.
●Make sure that the wiper arms do not
overlap each other when returning
them. Failure to do so may cause dam-
age to the windshield wipers.

1714-4. Refueling
4
Driving
4-4.Refueling
Turn the engine switch off.
 When closing the soft top roof,
ensure that both side doors, side
windows and rear quarter windows
are closed.
 Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
 P.357
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehi-
cle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded
fuel pumps.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp illumi-
nates
The malfunction indicator lamp may illumi-
nate erroneously if refueling is performed
repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Before refueling the vehicle
WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while
refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so
may result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before
opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge
any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refu-
eling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors
to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank
cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard
when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard
before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray
out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not dis-
charged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel
tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are
harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite
and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch
any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to
build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to
prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the
fuel filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel noz-
zle automatically clicks off.
●Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such
as causing the emission control system to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel
system components or the vehicle’s
painted surface.

1724-4. Refueling
1Press the opener.
When the doors has been locked using the
entry function or wireless remote control,
the fuel filler door cannot be opened.
2Turn the fuel tank cap slowly and
remove it, then put it into the holder
on the fuel filler door.
■If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
 P.330
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap
until you hear a click. Once the cap is
released, it will turn slightly in the
opposite direction.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Closing the fuel tank cap
WARNING
■When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus
fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle.
Doing so may cause a fire or other inci-
dent which may result in death or serious
injury.

1734-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
4-5.Using the driving support systems
■PCS (Pre-Collision System)
 P.179
■LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
 P.186
■Automatic High Beam
 P.164
■Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
 P.194
Two types of sensors, located behind
the front grille and windshield, detect
information necessary to operate the drive assist systems.
Radar sensor
Front camera
Lexus Safety System +
The Lexus Safety Sy stem + consists
of the following drive assist systems
and contributes to a safe and com-
fortable driving experience:
Driving assist system
WARNING
■Lexus Safety System +
The Lexus Safety System + is designed to
operate under the assumption that the
driver will drive safely, and is designed to
help reduce the impact to the occupants
and the vehicle in the case of a collision
or assist the driver in normal driving con-
ditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recog-
nition accuracy and control performance
that this system can provide, do not
overly rely on this system. The driver is
always responsible for paying attention
to the vehicle’s surro undings and driving
safely.
Sensors
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the radar sen-
sor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not
operate properly, possibly leading to an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
●Keep the radar sensor and the radar
sensor cover clean at all times.
Radar sensor
Radar sensor cover
If the front of the rada r sensor or the front
or back of the radar sensor cover is dirty
or covered with water droplets, snow,
etc., clean it.
Clean the radar sensor and radar sensor
cover with a soft cloth to avoid damaging
them.
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1744-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
●Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transparent stickers) or
other items to the radar sensor, radar
sensor cover or surrounding area.
●Do not subject the radar sensor or its
surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the radar sensor, front grille, or front
bumper has been subjected to a
strong impact, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●Do not disassemble the radar sensor.
●Do not modify or paint the radar sen-
sor or radar sensor cover.
●In the following cases, the radar sensor
must be recalibrated. Contact your
Lexus dealer for details.
• When the radar sensor or front grille are removed and installed, or replaced
• When the front bumper is replaced
■To avoid malfunction of the front
camera
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front camera may not
operate properly, possibly leading to an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets, snow,
etc., clean the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be necessary to
use the windshield wipers to remove
water droplets, etc. from the area of
the windshield in front of the front
camera.
• If the inner side of the windshield where the front camera is installed is
dirty, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., to the outer
side of the windshield in front of the
front camera (shaded area in the illus-
tration).
From the top of the windshield to
approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below
the bottom of the front camera
Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] to the
right and left from the center of the
front camera)
●If the part of the windshield in front of
the front camera is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation, or ice, use the
windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation, or ice. ( P.233)
●If water droplets cannot be properly
removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front camera by
the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
●Do not attach window tint to the wind-
shield.
●Replace the windshield if it is damaged
or cracked.
After replacing the windshield, the
front camera must be recalibrated.
Contact your Lexus dealer for details.
●Do not allow liquids to contact the
front camera.
●Do not allow bright lights to shine into
the front camera.
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