2021 Lexus LC500C parking brake

3127-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7Shift the shift position to N and
release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. ( P.158)
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist
for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench can be purchased at
your Lexus dealer.
 Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Engine coolant temperature gauge
continually points higher than nor-
mal.
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing
 Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the engine
 Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

3147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
This light also comes on when the pa rking brake is not released. If the
light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is oper-
ating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to driv e the vehicle may be dangerous.
 Indicates that the brake pads are worn out (only the right-side pads
can be detected)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.

3177-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light
(warning buzzer)*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Brake hold operated indicator
■Parking brake indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System or Drive-Start
Control
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Indicates that the shift position wa s changed while depressing the accel-
erator pedal and Drive-Start Control was operated
 Momentarily release th e accelerator pedal.
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer does not sound):
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed
simultaneously
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(U.S.A.) or
(flashes)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

3187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*
*: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is
not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to ON, the buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is
still unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a ce rtain period of time after the vehi-
cle reaches a certain speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermit-
tently for a certain period of time af ter the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer*1)*2
*1: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermit-
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The electronically controlled brake system
 The parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.3 gal. [12.6 L, 2.8
Imp.gal.] or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passe nger to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat
belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.

3297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the
following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if
the engine switch is functioning nor-
mally:
1
Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(P.157)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2Turn the engine switch to ACC.
3
Press and hold the engine switch
for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using
the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Starting the engine in an emer-
gency
If you lose your keys
New genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer using
another mechanical key and the
key number stamped on your key
number plate. Keep the plate in a
safe place such as your wallet, not in
the vehicle.
NOTICE
■When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk
of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Visit your Lexus deal er immediately with
all remaining electronic keys and the
card key that were provided with your
vehicle.

3327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
setting, the engine switch will turn to ACC.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot
be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position
to P and press the engine switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recomme nded that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. ( P.297)
■Alarm (For Canada)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors
will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical
key when the alarm system is set, the alarm
may be triggered.
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
engine switch in step 3 above.
The engine does not start and modes will be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
(  P.149)
Use the mechanical key ( P.94) in
order to perform th e following opera-
tions:
■Locking and unlocking the doors
 P.330
■Opening the trunk
1 Slide the rear passengers’ seat
belts towards the outside.
If the seat belt is secured using the rear
seat belt holder, remove it. ( P.27)
2 Insert your fingers at the positions
marked and pull towards you to
If the battery is discharged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine or opening
the doors, trunk or glove box if the
battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Locking and unlocking the doors
and opening the trunk
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3447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
17Push the tool backward to a slant-
ing side at the rear of the vehicle
until it no longer moves.
A large force is required to move the tool.
The tool will move from the position to
the position in the illustration.
18Turn the engine switch to ON and
check that “Soft Top Operation
Not Completed” is not displayed
on the multi-information display.
If the message is displayed, check the steps
6
, 11 and 17 have been completed.
19Reinsert the parts that were
removed in the steps 2
, 9 and 15.
The parts removed in the step 2 cannot be
used again and must be replaced at your
Lexus dealer.
■Parts removed during the manual clos-
ing procedure
Keep any parts removed during the proce-
dure inside the vehicle and take all removed
parts and the vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
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B
WARNING
■When manually closing the soft top
roof
Observe the following precautions:
●Stop the vehicle on a flat surface in a
safe place.
●Set the parking brake and shift the shift
position to P.
●Ensure that there are no occupants
inside the vehicle.
●Do not perform this procedure while
there are strong winds blowing.
●Turn the engine switch off.
●Be careful not to catch any part of your
body or clothing in the moving parts.
●Some parts of this procedure may
result in an injury if performed with
bare hands. Protect your hands with
gloves or a piece of cloth when per-
forming the procedure.

3477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
1Stop the engine. Set the parking
brake and shift the shift position to
P.
2
Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the rear wheels.
3
Place wood, stones or some other
material under the rear wheels to
help provide traction.
4
Restart the engine.
5
Shift the shift position to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press the switch to turn off TRAC.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the cooling
system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with
foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures
if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure