
221-1. For safe use
1-1.For safe use
Use only floor mats designed specifi-
cally for vehicles of the same model 
and model year as your vehicle. Fix 
them securely in place onto the carpet.
1Insert the retaining hooks (clips) 
into the floor mat eyelets.
2 Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor 
mats in place.
Always align the   marks  .
The shape of the reta ining hooks (clips) 
may differ from that shown in the illustra-
tion.
Before driving
Observe the following before start-
ing off in the vehicle to ensure 
safety of driving.
Installing floor mats
A
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s 
floor mat to slip, poss ibly interfering with 
the pedals while driv ing. An unexpect-
edly high speed may result or it may 
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This 
could lead to an accident, resulting in 
death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for 
other models or different model year 
vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genu-
ine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the 
driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely 
using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on 
top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-
side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely 
fixed in the correct place with all the 
provided retaining  hooks (clips). Be 
especially careful to perform this 
check after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine 
stopped and the shift position in P, fully 
depress each pedal to the floor to 
make sure it does not interfere with the 
floor mat. 

511-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
■Removing a child restraint system 
installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button and 
fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the child 
restraint system may spring up due to the 
rebound of the seat cushion. Release the 
buckle while holding down the child 
restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself, 
slowly return it to the stowing position.
■Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for the 
each rear seat. (Buttons displaying the 
location of the anchors are attached to 
the seats.)
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or 
serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play with the 
seat belt. If the seat belt becomes 
twisted around a child’s neck, it may 
lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result  in death. If this 
occurs and the buckle cannot be 
unfastened, scissors should be used to 
cut the belt.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are 
securely locked and the seat belt is not 
twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system left 
and right, and forward and backward 
to ensure that it has been securely 
installed.
●After securing a child restraint system, 
never adjust the seat.
●When a booster seat is installed, 
always ensure that th e shoulder belt is 
positioned across the center of the 
child’s shoulder. The belt should be 
kept away from the child’s neck, but 
not so that it could fall off the child’s 
shoulder.
●Follow all installation instructions pro-
vided by the child restraint system 
manufacturer.
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR 
lock mode, do not fully extend the shoul-
der belt. ALR mode causes the belt to 
tighten only. This could cause injury or 
discomfort to the child. ( P.26)
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when 
installing a child restra int system, the seat 
belt will not securely hold the child 
restraint system, which could cause 
death or serious injury to the child or 
other passengers in the event of sudden 
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Child restraint system fixed with 
a child restraint LATCH anchor 

581-3. Lexus Enform
2009 on select Lexus models (in the 
contiguous United States only). Contact 
with the Safety Connect response center 
is dependent upon the telematics device 
being in operative condition, cellular con-
nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-
nal reception, which ca n limit the ability to 
reach the response  center or receive 
emergency service support. Enrollment 
and Telematics Subscription Service 
Agreement required.  A variety of sub-
scription terms is available; charges vary 
by subscription term selected and loca-
tion.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-
gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle 
Location will function in the United 
States, including Hawaii and Alaska, 
Puerto Rico and in Canada, and 
Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-
tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and 
in Canada.
●Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-
gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and 
Enhanced Road Assist ance will not func-
tion in the United States Virgin Islands.
For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no 
Safety Connect services  will function in 
and outside the United States Virgin 
Islands.
●Safety Connect services are not subject 
to section 255 of the Telecommunica-
tions Act and the device is not TTY com-
patible.
■Languages
The Safety Connect response center will 
offer support in multiple languages. The 
Safety Connect system will offer voice 
prompts in English, Spanish, and French. 
Please indicate your  language of choice 
when enrolling.
■When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the response 
center if the network is busy.
When the engine switch 
mode 
light comes on for 2 seconds then turns 
off. Afterward, the green indicator light 
comes on, indicating that the service is 
active.
The following indicator light patterns 
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:
Green indicator light on = Active 
service
 Green indicator light flashing = 
Safety Connect call in process
 Red indicator light (except at vehi-
cle start-up) = System malfunction 
(contact your Lexus dealer)
 No indicator light (off) = Safety 
Connect service not active
■Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or 
severe rear-end collision, the system is 
designed to automatically call the 
response center. The responding agent 
receives the vehicle’s location and 
attempts to speak with the vehicle 
occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to 
communicate, the agent automatically 
treats the call as an emergency, con-
tacts the nearest emergency services 
provider to describe the situation, and 
requests that assistance be sent to the 
location.
■Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect 
Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators
Safety Connect services 

721-5. Theft deterrent system
■Items to check before locking the 
vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of 
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure 
of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows are closed before the 
alarm is set.
 No valuables or other personal 
items are left in the vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and 
lock both side doors. The system will 
be set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being on 
to flashing when the system is set.
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deactivate 
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
 Turn the engine switch 
TION ON mode 
start the engine 
(The alarm will be deactivated or 
stopped after a few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type 
alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following 
situations: 
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm 
system.)
●A person inside the  vehicle opens a door, 
the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle 
using a door lock switch.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or 
replaced when the vehicle is locked. 
(  P.374)
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to 
give an alert when an intrusion is 
detected. 
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:
 A locked door or trunk is 
unlocked or opened in any way 
other than using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control or 
mechanical key. (The doors will 
lock again automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stopping the 
alarm system 

792-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch 
IGNITION ON mode 
indicate that a system check is being 
performed. They will turn off after the 
engine 
after a few seconds. There may be a 
malfunction in a syst em if a light does 
not come on, or turn  off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor- mation display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the sys-tem is operating.
*4: The light comes on when the system is  turned off.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations: 
When the engine switch 
is turned to IGNITION ON mode 
turned on. 
When the BSM main switch is turned 
on while the engine switch 
If the system is func tioning correctly, the 
BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors will turn off after a few seconds. 
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators do not illuminate or do not turn 
off, there may be a  malfunction in the 
system. 
Smart access system with 
push-button start indicator
*2 
(  P.152, 156)
(if equipped)
“READY” indicator ( P.156)
Low outside temperature 
indicator
*2, 8 (  P.82)
(if equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator Light*1 
(  P.80)
(if equipped)
EV indicator ( P.63)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator 
( P.176)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator 
( P.176)
Snow mode indicator 
(  P.166, 173)
(if equipped)
EV drive mode indicator 
( P.160)
“Normal” indicator
*2 
(  P.224)
“Eco” indicator
*2 (  P.224)
“Sport S” indicator
*2 
(  P.224)
“Sport S+” indicator
*2 
(  P.224)
“Comfort” indicator
*2 
(  P.224)
“Custom” indicator*2 
(  P.224)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” 
indicator
*7 ( P.39)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” 
indicator
*7 ( P.39) 

802-1. Instrument cluster
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected 
by your Lexus dealer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear  view mirrors.
*7: This light illuminates on the center  panel.
*8: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the 
indicator will flash for approximately 10 
seconds, then stay on.
■Eco Driving Indicator (LC500)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will 
turn on. When the acceleration exceeds the 
Zone of Eco driving, or when the vehicle is 
stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator can be enabled on 
the multi-information display. ( P.86)
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
When the driving mode is Normal mode or 
Comfort mode, switch the display to the 
side position. ( P.85) Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
The part that exceeds the Zone of Eco driv-
ing illuminates in white.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate 
under the following conditions:
●The shift position is in any position other 
than D.
●A paddle shift swit ch is operated.
●The driving mode is SPORT S mode or 
SPORT S+ mode.
●The vehicle speed is approximately 80 
mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■Hybrid System Indicator (LC500h)
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status. Regenerated 
energy will be used to charge the hybrid 
battery (traction battery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline en gine power is not 
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop 
and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an 
A
B
C
D
A
B
C 

812-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle within Eco 
area, more Eco-friendly driving can be 
achieved.Power area
Shows that an Eco-frie ndly driving range is 
being exceeded (durin g full power driving 
etc.)
In the following situation, the Hybrid System 
Indicator does not operate.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration”  refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into 
electrical energy.
●The shift position is in other than D or M.
●The driving mode is other than Eco 
mode.
■Motor power display (LC500h)
Motor power area
Shows that the power of the motor assists 
the engine.
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status. Regenerated 
energy will be used to charge the hybrid 
battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration”  refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into 
electrical energy.
D
A
B 

842-1. Instrument cluster
■Rev peak
When the engine speed reaches or 
exceeds the following, an afterimage of 
the tachometer will be displayed at the 
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second.
LC500: 3600 r/min
LC500h: 4000 r/min
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch 
IGNITION ON mode 
■Variable red zone (LC500)
To help protect the engine, the engine 
speed is controlled by starting the red zone 
of the tachometer at different engine 
speeds ranging from 3700 rpm to 7300 
rpm depending on the engine coolant tem-
perature. 
Before driving under extremely high load 
conditions, make sure to sufficiently warm 
up the engine.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel 
lights is automatically adjusted based on the 
light sensor detectin g how bright the sur-
roundings are.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct 
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer 
than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds 
(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has  changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of 
a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “- -” or “E” is displayed, the system 
may be malfunctioning. 
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Speed unit setting for the speedometer
When the speed unit has been changed 
from the default setting, the vehicle speed in 
the default unit is also displayed in the 
meter.
■Pop-up display
●In some situations, su ch as when a switch 
operation is performed, a pop-up display 
will be temporarily displayed on the 
multi-information display.
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. 
(  P.90)