2021 Lexus LC500C tow

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

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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3367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■When the battery is removed or dis-
charged
●Side window open/close function linked
to door operation does not operate.
When closing the side window, slowly
close the side window while pushing the
upper portion of the side window
inside the soft top roof.
●Information stored in the ECU is cleared.
When the battery is depleted, have the
vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
●Some systems may require initialization.
( P.378)
■When removing the battery terminals
When the battery terminals are removed,
the information stored in the ECU is
cleared. Before removi ng the battery termi-
nals, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will dis-
charge gradually even when the vehicle is
not in use, due to natural discharge and the
draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time,
the battery may discharge, and the engine
may be unable to start. (The battery
recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the bat-
tery
●Immediately after replacing the battery,
fully open or close the soft top roof, as the
luggage cover may be half-opened.
●In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the
battery is discharged. Use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to
lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first
attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second
attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the battery was dis-
charged. Before disconnecting the bat-
tery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure wh at mode the engine
switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when
reconnecting the battery.
●If the battery discharges, it may not be
possible to shift the shift position to other
positions. In this case, the vehicle cannot
be towed without lifting both rear wheels
because the rear wheels will be locked.
(  P.310)
■When replacing the battery
●Use a Central Degassing type battery
(European Regulations).
●Use a battery that the case size is same as
the previous one (LN4), 20 hour rate
capacity (20HR) is eq uivalent (80Ah) or
greater, and performance rating (CCA)
is equivalent (685A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the battery cannot be
properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehicle is not
used is a short time, the battery may dis-
charge and engine may not be able to
start.
●Use a battery with a handle. If a battery
without a handle is used, removal is more
difficult.
●After exchanging, firmly attach the fol-
lowing items to the exhaust hole of the
battery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was attached to the battery before exchanging.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included with the battery exchanged or the one
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3487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehi-
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking
other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free. Use
extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift position
Be careful not to shift the shift position
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission
and other components
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels and
depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be
freed.

Alphabetical index395
Exterior ...........................................................258
Interior ............................................................. 262
Seat belts........................................................ 262
Cargo capacity...............................................144
Cargo hooks ................................................. 248
Center Display ............................................. 226
Chains .............................................................. 224
Child restraint system................................... 46 Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt...................................50
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................... 41
Points to remember .................................... 46
Riding with children ..................................... 46
Types of child restraint system installation method ............................................................47
Child safety ....................................................... 46 Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Battery precautions ...................... 279, 337
Child restraint system..................................47
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 240
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Installing child restraints ............................ 48
Power window lock switch.....................125
Power window precautions ................... 124
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ...............................................................298
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 46
Trunk precautions ...................................... 100
Cleaning...............................................258, 262 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 259
Exterior ...........................................................258
Interior ............................................................. 262
Radar sensor........................................ 173, 212
Seat belts........................................................ 262
Clock ........................................................ 75, 249
Condenser ......................................................277
Console box ...................................................247
Console box light .........................................247 Cooling system..............................................276
Engine overheating...................................345
Cornering lights .............................................163
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 194
Cup holder ......................................................247
Current fuel consumption .......................... 80
Customizable features .............................. 367
D
Daytime running light system .................... 161
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 233
Rear window ................................................ 233
Windshield .................................................... 233
Differential ...................................................... 354
Dimension ......................................................350
Dinghy towing.................................................145
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 209
Drive information ......................................... 80
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 194
Head-up display............................................85
Intuitive parking assist ..............................204
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 189
Multi-information display .......................... 79
Warning message ..................................... 323
Distance ............................................................. 80
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 266
Door courtesy lights ................................... 244
Door lock Doors .................................................................. 96
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 103
Wireless remote control ........................... 94
Door pockets ................................................ 246
Doors ................................................................... 96 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system..............................................................99
Door glasses .................................................. 122

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Door lock.......................................................... 96
Open door warning buzzer .......... 97, 99
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 119
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 80
Drive information ........................................... 80
Driver’s seat position memory .................. 112 Driving position memory...........................112
Memory recall function ..............................114
Power easy access system .......................112
Drive-start control ........................................ 137
Driving................................................................136 Break-in tips ................................................... 137
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch .................. 203
Procedures .....................................................136
Winter drive tips......................................... 223
Driving mode select switch ..................... 203
Driving position memory Power easy access system .......................112
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range..................................................194Warning message.......................................201
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys- tem) ..................................................................218
Eco drive mode ............................................ 203
Eco Driving Indicator.....................................73
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................73
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ..................................................... 80
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ............................................................ 219
Warning light .................................................315
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ..............................................................218
Electronic key .................................................. 92 Battery-saving function ........................... 104
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......................................................330
Replacing the battery............................... 297
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.....................314
If a warning light turns on.........................314
If a warning message is displayed ..... 323
If the battery is discharged .................... 332
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ...................................................... 330
If the engine will not start........................328
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 330
If the soft top roof cannot be closed 338
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..........................................................................307
If you have a flat tire .................................. 327
If you lose your keys .................................329
If you think something is wrong............312
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............. 347
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 306
If your vehicle needs to be towed .... 309
If your vehicle overheats ........................345
Emergency flashers .................................... 306
Engine ACC.................................................................. 149
Compartment.............................................. 274
Engine switch ................................................ 146
Fuel pump shut off system...................... 313
Hood ................................................................ 272
How to start the engine ........................... 146
Identification number ................................ 351
If the engine will not start........................328
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 306
Ignition switch (engine switch)............. 146
Overheating .................................................345
Engine coolant...............................................276 Capacity .........................................................352
Checking ....................................................... 276
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 223
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 75
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 63
Engine oil .........................................................274

Alphabetical index403
Alarm .................................................................. 65
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 63
Theft prevention labels............................... 67
Tire inflation pressure ................................ 293 Maintenance data......................................355
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 283
Warning light .................................................319
Tire information ............................................ 359 Glossary......................................................... 362
Size....................................................................360
Tire identification number .....................360
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..............361
Tire pressure warning system ................ 283 Function .......................................................... 283
Initializing .......................................................286
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ......................................285
Registering ID codes ............................... 287
Warning light .................................................319
Tires.....................................................................281 Chains ............................................................. 224
Checking .........................................................281
If you have a flat tire .................................. 327
Inflation pressure........................................ 293
Information ....................................................359
Replacing .......................................................289
Rotating tires ................................................ 283
Run-flat tires ..................................... 283, 327
Size....................................................................355
Snow tires ...................................................... 223
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 283
Tire pressure warning system ............. 283
Warning light .................................................319
Tools...................................................... 289, 339
Total load capacity ....... ............................... 350
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................145
Emergency towing ...................................309
Towing eyelet ................................................. 311
Trailer towing ................................................. 144 TRAC (Traction Control) ..........................218
Traction Control (TRAC) ..........................218
Trailer towing ..................................................144
Transmission
Automatic transmission ........................... 150
Driving mode select switch ..................203
M mode ........................................................... 155
Paddle shift switches .......................154, 155
Snow mode.................................................... 154
Trip meters ........................................................ 75
Trunk .................................................................. 100 Internal trunk release lever..................... 102
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 101
Trunk features ..............................................248
Trunk grip ....................................................... 102
Trunk light ....................................................... 102
Trunk opener main switch...................... 103
Trunk opener switch ................................... 101
Wireless remote control ......................... 102
Trunk light .........................................................102
Turn signal lights ............................................156 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 303
Turn signal lever .......................................... 156
U
Units .......................................................................81
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 249Wattage ......................................................... 356
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 249
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) ..............................................219
Vehicle data recordings ..................................6
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)................................................219
Vehicle identification number ................350
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............218
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 240
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .............218