2021 Lexus LC500C transmission

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Air Conditioning System*
Control panel .................................................................................................................................. 75
Main control screen............................................................................................................ .......... 76
Option control screen .......................................................................................................... ....... 77
Side display................................................................................................................... ....................78
Using automatic mode ........................................................................................................... .....78
Audio System
*
Audio control screen ........................................................................................................... ........ 67
Selecting an audio source ...................................................................................................... .... 67
Steering switch operation ...................................................................................................... ....68
Radio ...................................................................................................................................................70
CD......................................................................................................................................................... 71
DVD .................................................................................................................................................... 72
iPod ...................................................................................................................................................... 73
Automatic High Beam............................................................................................................ 37
Automatic Transmission ........................................................................................................2 4
Brake Hold ..................................................................................................................... .............31
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................................................................................................... 50
Door Locks ..................................................................................................................... ...........96
Driving Mode Select Switch ............................................................................................... 48
Driving Position Memory ....................................................................................................... 1 9
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Full-Speed Range .............................................42
Engine (Ignition) Switch ....................................................................................................... ...21
Floor Mat Installation ......................................................................................................... .....13
Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for yourOWNER’S MANUAL. We strongly encourage you to review
the OWNER’S MANUAL and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities
and limitations.

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Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and
securely in the direction of the arrow
on the shift position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in the
direction of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift lever after each shift-
ing operation to allow it to return to its
regular position ( ).
Shifting to M is only possible when the
shift position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R,
from N, D, M or R to P, from D or M to
R, or from R to D, ensure that the brake
pedal is being depressed and the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
Meter display:
The current shift position is highlighted.
When any shift position other than D or M is selected, the arrow toward M and M posi-
tion indicator are displayed in gray.
Shift lever display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has been changed to
the desired position by checking the shift po sition indicator provided on the instrument
cluster.
P position switch
 P.25
Automatic Transmission
Shifting the shift lever
A
B
C

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To enter M mode, shift the shift position to M. Gears can be selected by operating the pad-
dle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the pad-
dle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be
fixed and displayed in the meter.
Selecting gears in the M position
When in the M position, the gear will not chan ge unless the paddle shift switches are oper-
ated.
However, even when in the M position, the ge ars will be automatically changed in the fol-
lowing situation:
● When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
● When it is necessary to protect the engine or automatic transmission when the engine
coolant temperature is low, the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high or low
or other reasons.
Also, the gear will not shift when the vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift operation is per-
formed.

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4Sport mode
•SPORT S modeControls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode is suitable for when agile driving resp onse is desired, such as when driving on
roads with many curves.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned backward,
the “Sport S” indicator comes on.
•SPORT S+ mode Provides earlier downshift timing than SP ORT S mode in order to maintain a high
engine speed and provides faster gear chan ges. This mode also changes the steering
feel, suspension control and VDIM
* control, making it suitable for powerful sporty
driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned backward, the
“Sport S+” indicator comes on.
*: For details, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.