
2956-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
6-2.Maintenance
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts 
be used for repairs to ensure performance 
of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used 
in replacement or if a repair shop other than 
a Lexus dealer perfor ms repairs, confirm 
the warranty coverage.
■Allow inspection and repairs to be per-
formed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up to date with the 
latest service information. They are well 
informed about the operations of all sys-
tems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repa ir order. It proves 
that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warra nty coverage. If any 
problem should arise while your vehicle is 
under warranty, your Lexus dealer will 
promptly take care of it.
General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be 
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should be 
performed at specified intervals 
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.
For details about ma intenance items and 
schedules, refer to  the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
■Resetting the message indicating main-
tenance is required
After the required maintenance is per-
formed according to the maintenance 
schedule, please  reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedure 
described below:
1 Press   or   of the meter control 
switches and select  .
2 Press   or   of the meter control 
switches and select  “Vehicle Settings”. 
Then press “OK”.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular 
maintenance are essential. It is the 
owner’s responsibility to perform 
regular checks. Lexus recommends 
the following maintenance:
WARNING
■If your vehicle is not properly main-
tained
Improper maintenanc e could result in 
serious damage to the vehicle and possi-
ble death or serious injury.
■Handling of the 12-volt battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and a wide variety of automobile 
components contain or emit chemicals 
known to the State of California to 
cause cancer and birth defects and 
other reproductive harm. Work in a 
well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-
cles as well as waste produced by 
component wear contain or emit 
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth 
defects or other re productive harm. 
Avoid exposure and wash any affected 
area immediately.
●12-volt battery post s, terminals and 
related accessories contain lead and 
lead compounds which are known to 
cause brain damage. Wash your hands 
after handling. ( P.311)
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance 

2966-2. Maintenance
3Press   or   of the meter control 
switches and select “Scheduled Mainte-
nance”. Then press “OK”.
4 Select “Yes” and press “OK”.
A message will be disp layed when the reset 
procedure has been completed.
You can perform some maintenance 
procedures by yourself. 
Please be aware that do-it-yourself 
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.
The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warra nty coverage, refer 
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in 
the “Warranty and Service Guide” 
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. 
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to 
the attention of your Lexus dealer 
or qualified service shop for advice.
WARNING
■If the engine is running 
Turn the engine 
ensure that there is adequate ventilation 
before performing maintenance checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at the 
correct level? 
(  P.309)
Engine coolant 
(LC500)Is the engine coolant at 
the correct level? 
( P.308)
Engine/power 
control unit cool-
ant (LC500h)Is the engine/power 
control unit coolant at 
the correct level? 
( P.308)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at the 
correct level? 
( P.305)
Exhaust system
There should not be 
any fumes or strange 
sounds. 

3076-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
LC500
LC500h
1 Remove the oil filler cap by turning 
it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, checking the 
dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by turning it 
clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and 
engine oil may need to be refilled in 
between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example 
directly after purchasing the vehicle or 
after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate 
viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or 
with a heavy load, or when driving while 
accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long  time, or when driving frequently through 
heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil (LC500h)
The engine oil maintenance data should be 
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 While the vehicle is stopped, press 
 of the meter control switches.
2 Press   or   of the meter control 
switches, and select  .
3 Press   or   of the meter control 
switches, select “Veh icle Settings”, and 
then press “OK”.
4 Press   or   of the meter control 
switches, select “Oil Maintenance”, and 
then press “OK”.
5 Select “Yes” and then press “OK”.
A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially 
harmful contaminants which may 
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be 
taken to avoid prolonged and 
repeated contact. To remove used 
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a 
safe and acceptable manner. Do not 
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the 
ground. 
Call your Lexus dealer, service station 
or auto parts store for information 
concerning recycling or disposal. 

Alphabetical index443
Resetting the message indicating mainte-nance is required ...................................... 295
Rev indicator .................................................... 83
Rev peak............................................................. 84
Run-flat tires......................................... 315, 362
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Seat belt reminder ligh t...............................351
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 45
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.........................................................................289
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............................................................................24
Reminder light and buzzer .....................351
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
Seat belt guide ............................................... 26
Seat belt pretensioners ...............................27
SRS warning light ......................................348
Seat heaters ................................................... 268
Seating capacity............................................ 150
Seat lights.......................................................... 271
Seat position memory.................................. 127
Seats....................................................................125 Adjustment precautions ...........................125
Adjustment......................................................125
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 44
Cleaning.........................................................289
Driving position memory......................... 127
Head restraints .............................................. 131
Jam protection function............................ 127
Power easy access system ..................... 127
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters ..................................................268
Seat position memory ............................... 127
Seat ventilators............................................268 Seat ventilators ............................................. 268
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .................... 181
Automatic High Beam system ............. 184
Inside rear view mirror ..............................134
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 225
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................. 207
Radar sensor ..................................... 194, 233
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 188
Service plug ...................................................... 65
Service reminder message ..................... 295
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................162
Hybrid transmission................................... 169
Shift lever light ................................................ 271
Shift position and gear position ................ 82
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights........................................... 181 Light switch ...................................................... 181
Replacing light bulbs ................................336
Side mirrors .....................................................135 Adjustment ..................................................... 135
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................231
Folding.............................................................. 136
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 136
Mirror position memory ........................... 127
Side turn signal lights ................................... 175 Replacing light bulbs ................................336
Turn signal lever ...........................................175
Side windows ................................................. 138
Slip indicator .................................................. 349
Smart access system with push-button  start.................................................................... 117Antenna location ........................................... 117
Entry functions ................................................ 110
Starting the engine ..................................... 152
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 156
Snow mode ............................................ 166, 173
Snow tires ....................................................... 250
Spark plug ........................................................391
Specifications ................................................ 386