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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 position indicator provided on the instrument
cluster.
P position switch
Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking brake, and then press the P position switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator shows P.
Automatic Transmission (LC500)/Hybrid
Transmission (LC500h)
Shift position displa y and how to change the shift position
A
B
C
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*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, set the shift position in D for normal driving.You can choose gear range suitable for your driving situation by operating the paddle
shift switches.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
1Operate the shift lever and change the shift position to N when the engine is running.
2Return the shift lever to its regular position ( ).
3Operate the shift lever to N and hold it there until the buzzer sounds.
4Press the engine switch within 5 seconds after the buzzer sounds.
The engine switch will be set to ACCESS ORY mode with the shift position in N.
*
Make sure to check that the buzzer sounds and “Holding N Push P Switch When Done” is
displayed on the multi-information display.
*: To keep this state, do not operate the engine switch. If the engine switch is operated
repeatedly, the engine switch will turn off after the shift position has automatically
changed to P.
Shift position purpose and functions
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2 ( P.29)
When the engine switch is chan ged to ACCESSORY mode with the
shift position held in N
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■Driving mode
P.51
■Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit the con-
ditions when driving on slippery road sur-
faces, such as on snow.
Turn the switch backward.
The snow mode indicator comes on.
Turn the switch backward again to
return to normal mode.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated, th e shift range switches to a range that enables
engine braking force that is su itable to driving conditions. Wh en the “+” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range switches to a range that is one range higher than the current range.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D10,
will be displayed in the meter.
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift range.
Selecting the driving mode
Selecting shift ranges in the D position
Meter displayFunction
D2 - D10
A gear in the range between D1 and the selected shift range is
automatically chosen depending on vehicle speed and driving conditions
D1Setting the shift range at D1
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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 gears will be automatically changed in the fol-
lowing situation:
● LC500
• 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.
● LC500h
• When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
• When vehicle speed increases (upshift only).
• When the accelerator pedal is firmly depressed.
• When it is necessary to protect the transmission when the transmission fluid tempera-
ture 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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In automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released automatically according to shift
lever operation. Also, even in automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released
manually.While the vehicle is stopped, press and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display
When the automatic mode is turned on, the
parking brake operates as follows.
●When the shift position is shifted from P,
the parking brake will be released, and
the parking brake indicator light turn off.
● When the shift position is shifted to P, the
parking brake will be set, and the park-
ing brake indicator light turn on.
Operate the shift lever and P position switch with the vehicle stopped and the brake pedal
depressed.
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display
Turning the automatic mode on
Turning the automatic mode off
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When the main meter is in the center position
Displays various drive information on the main meter.
Some of the contents which are displayed when the main meter is in the side position cannot
be displayed.
When the main meter is in the side position
Selecting a menu icon displays a variety of
vehicle data or allows vehicle settings to be
customized.
/: Switch menu
/ : Change displayed content,
scroll up/down the screen and move
the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen and
move the main meter
Call sending/receiv ing and history dis-
play
Linked with the hands-free system,
sending or receiving call is displayed.
For details regarding the hands-free
system, refer to “NAVIGATION SYS-
TEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Multi-information Display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data.
Display
Changing the meter display
A
B
C
D
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Menu icons
Drive information
Select to display various drive data.
Navigation system-linked display
Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.
• Route guidance
• Compass display
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Driving assist system information
Select to display the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range/LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) information, when the system is used. ( P.44, 45)
Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected.
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings
If a problem is detected in any of the vehicle’s systems, a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display.
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Navigation system-linked display area
Driving assist system status display
area
Vehicle speed display
Information display area
HUD (Head-up display) switch
( P.36)
■Enabling/Disabling the head-up display
Pressing the switch turns the head-up dis-
play on/off.
Head-up Display (if equipped)
The head-up display is linked to the meters and navigation system and projects a variety of
information in front of the driver, such as the current vehicle speed and route guidance to
a set destination.
System components
A
B
C
D
E
Using the head-up display