2021 Lexus LC500C display

1273-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof
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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.

1283-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof
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.

1303-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof
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

1313-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof
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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.

1374-1. Before driving
4
Driving
is due to automatic up-shifting control or
down-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden
acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill
or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is firmly or quickly
depressed
■Restraining the engine output (Brake
Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals
are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display while the sys-
tem is operating. If a warning message is
shown on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the instruc-
tions.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
●When the following unusual operation is
performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift position is shifted from R
to D, D to R, N to R, P to D
*, or P to R* (D
includes M) with the accelerator pedal
depressed, a warning message appears
on the multi-information display. If a
warning message is shown on the multi-
information display, read the message
and follow the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed
too much while the vehicle is in reverse.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift posi-
tion may not be changed.
●While Drive-Start Control is being acti-
vated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In
such case, deactivate TRAC ( P.219) to
cancel Drive-Start Control so that the
vehicle may become able to escape from
the mud or fresh snow.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing
the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km): Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake sys-
tem
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type park-
ing brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes
periodically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have
your Lexus dealer perform the bedding
down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
tion laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. ( P.351)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine run-
ning. This prevents the vehicle from
creeping.

1394-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
●Do not shift the shift position to P while
the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●Do not shift the shift position to R while
the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●Do not shift the shift position to a driv-
ing position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●Changing the shift position to N while
the vehicle is moving will disengage
the engine from the transmission.
Engine braking is not available when N
is selected.
●Be careful not to change the shift posi-
tion with the accelerator pedal
depressed. Changing the shift posi-
tion to any positions other than P or N
may lead to unexpected rapid acceler-
ation of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious
injury.
After changing the shift position, make
sure to confirm the current shift posi-
tion displayed on the shift position indi-
cator inside the meter.
■Brake pad wear
If any of the following situations occurs,
have the brake pads visually checked
and replaced by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
●If the thickness of the brake pads
exceeds the brake pad wear limit
when visually checking all four brake
pads (for the brake pad wear limit,
refer to P.354)
●If “Brake Pad Wear Visit Your Dealer”
is displayed (only the right-side pads
can be detected)
Rotor damage may result if the pads are
not replaced when needed.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the shift position is any position other
than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-
ing an accident.
●In order to prevent accidents due to
the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the
engine is running, and apply the park-
ing brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline,
in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or back-
ward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake
as needed.
●Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed
while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which
could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette light-
ers, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the
vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plas-
tic material of glasses to deform or
crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior
of the vehicle, and may also cause a
short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical
components.

1424-1. Before driving
Cargo capacity depends on the total
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity)  (Total weight of occupants)Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit

(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX
kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750
(5  150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity calculated in Step
4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
( P.144)Lexus does not recommend towing a
trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the
trunk
The following things may cause a fire if
loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals
from being depressed properly, may
block the driver’s vision, or may result in
items hitting the driver or passengers,
possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk
whenever possible.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on
the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of the Center Display
●Secure all items in the occupant com-
partment.
Capacity and distribution

1464-2. Driving procedures
4-2.Driving procedures
1Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
(P.157)
The parking brake indicator will come on.
2 Firmly depress the brake pedal.
3 Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one
short, firm press is enough. It is not neces-
sary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up
to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until
the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine
switch mode.
■Engine switch illumination
According to the situation, the engine
switch illumination operates as follows.
●When a door is opened, or the engine
switch mode is changed from ACC or
ON to off, the engine switch illumination
slowly blinks.
●When the engine swit ch is in ACC or
ON, the engine switch illumination illumi-
nates.
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. ( P.63)
Contact your Lexus dealer.
●If a message related to start-up is shown
on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
●If the door is unlock ed with the mechani-
cal key, the engine cannot be started
using the smart access system with push-
button start. Refer toP.331 to start the
engine. However, if the electronic key is
carried inside the vehicle and the doors
are locked ( P.98), engine can be
started.
■If the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started using the
smart access system with push-button start.
Refer to P.333 to restart the engine.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.92
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.105
■Notes for the entry function
 P.105
■Steering lock function
●After turning the engine switch off and
opening and closing the doors, the steer-
ing wheel will be lock ed due to the steer-
ing lock function. Operating the engine
switch again automatically cancels the
steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Push engine switch while turn-
ing steering wheel in ei ther direction” will
Engine (ignition) switch
Performing the following opera-
tions when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the
engine or changes engine switch
modes.
Starting the engine