Lexus Lc500 2020, Lc500h 2020 Owner's Manual

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For safety
and security

Vehicle status
information and
indicators

Before driving

Driving

Interior features

Maintenance
and care

When trouble
arises

Vehicle
specifications

Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)

Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)

Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)

Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine <hybrid system>, refueling)

Usage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)

Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)

What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)

Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)

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Index

LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11537U_(U)

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

For your information ......................................6

Reading this manual.................................... 10

How to search .................................................11

Pictorial index .................................................12

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For safety and security

1-1. For safe use

Before driving....................................22

For safe driving..................................23

Seat belts .............................................24

SRS airbags ....................................... 28

Pop Up Hood ................................... 36

Front passenger occupant classifi-

cation system ................................. 38

Exhaust gas precautions ...............42

1-2. Child safety

Riding with children........................ 43

Child restraint systems ................. 43

1-3. Lexus Enform

Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 54

Lexus Enform Remote ..................58

Lexus Enform Service Connect 59

1-4. Hybrid system

Hybrid system features (LC500h)

.............................................................. 60

Hybrid system precautions

(LC500h)....................................... 63

1-5. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system <Immo-

bilizer system> ............................... 68

Alarm.................................................... 70

Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)..71

Vehicle status information and

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indicators

2-1. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indicators.....74

Gauges and meters....................... 80

Multi-information display .............84

Head-up display................................91

Energy monitor/consumption

screen ................................................96

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Before driving

3-1. Key information

Keys.................................................... 104

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the

doors and trunk

Doors .................................................108

Trunk ....................................................112

Smart access system with push-but-

ton start ............................................115

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats.........................................122

Driving position memory............124

Head restraints ...............................127

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and

mirrors

Steering wheel ................................129

Inside rear view mirror ............... 130

Outside rear view mirrors...........131

3-5. Opening and closing the windows

Power windows ..............................134

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle........................138

Cargo and luggage...................... 144

Vehicle load limits......................... 146

Trailer towing.................................. 147

Dinghy towing ................................ 147

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)

............................................................ 148

Power (ignition) switch (LC500h)

............................................................. 151

EV drive mode (LC500h)........ 155

Automatic transmission (LC500)

............................................................ 157

Hybrid transmission (LC500h)

............................................................ 163

Turn signal lever............................. 169

Parking brake .................................170

Brake Hold....................................... 173

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch............................ 175

Automatic High Beam................ 178

Windshield wipers and washer180

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......... 184

4-5. Using the driving support systems

Lexus Safety System + ................187

PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 192

LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .....199

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range.........................206

Driving mode select switch....... 216

Intuitive parking assist ................. 217

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........223

Active rear wing............................232

Driving assist systems ................ 235

4-6. Driving tips

Hybrid vehicle driving tips

(LC500h).................................... 240

Winter driving tips........................242

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Interior features

5-1. Remote Touch

Remote Touch............................... 246

5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge

Lexus Climate Concierge........ 250

5-3. Using the air conditioning system

Automatic air conditioning system

...........................................................252

Heated steering wheel/seat heat-

ers/seat ventilators................... 259

5-4. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ............................262

5-5. Using the storage features

List of storage features .............. 264

Trunk features ............................... 266

5-6. Using the other interior features

Other interior features ..............268

Garage door opener ................. 270

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle exterior................................... 278

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle interior..................................... 281

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6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements .....287

General maintenance................288

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs .............291

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

........................................................... 292

Hood.................................................. 294

Positioning a floor jack............... 294

Engine compartment.................. 296

12-volt battery................................303

Tires ...................................................305

Replacing the tire.......................... 313

Tire inflation pressure.................. 317

Wheels............................................... 319

Air conditioning filter.................. 320

Electronic key battery................ 322

Checking and replacing fuses 323

Headlight aim................................. 327

Light bulbs....................................... 328

If a warning light turns on or a warn-

ing buzzer sounds..................... 339

If a warning message is displayed

.......................................................... 348

If you have a flat tire .................... 354

If the engine will not start (LC500)

.......................................................... 355

If the hybrid system will not start

(LC500h).................................... 356

If you lose your keys.................... 358

If the fuel filler door cannot be

opened ..........................................358

If the electronic key does not oper-

ate properly................................. 359

If the 12-volt battery is discharged

........................................................... 361

If your vehicle overheats (LC500)

.......................................................... 368

If your vehicle overheats (LC500h)

.......................................................... 370

If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 374

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Vehicle specifications

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When trouble arises

7-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers.....................330

If your vehicle has to be stopped in

an emergency.............................330

If the vehicle is trapped in rising

water................................................ 331

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

........................................................... 333

If you think something is wrong337
Fuel pump shut off system

(LC500).......................................338

8-1. Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,

etc.) ................................................. 376

Fuel information............................ 385

Tire information ............................387

8-2. Customization

Customizable features .............. 395

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ms to initialize

Items to initialize........................... 407

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For owners

9-1. For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S.

owners ............................................410

Seat belt instructions for Canadian

owners (in French).....................410

SRS airbag instructions for Cana-

dian owners (in French)........... 412

Headlight aim instructions for

Canadian owners (in French)418

Index

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

........................................................... 422

Alphabetical index ...................... 424

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to
all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this man­ual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Lexus policy
of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at
any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehi­cle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and
equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after
turning off the engine <hybrid
system>

not warrant these products and is not
responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any dam­age they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Lexus
vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified
with non-genuine Lexus products.
Modification with non-genuine Lexus
products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even vio­late governmental regulations. In addi­tion, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modifica­tion may not be covered under war­ranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way
radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way
radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as:

 Hybrid system

Approximately five hours after the
engine <hybrid system> is turned off,
you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes.
This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate
a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Lexus

A wide variety of non-genuine spare
parts and accessories for Lexus vehi­cles are currently available in the mar­ket. You should know that Toyota does

 Multiport fuel injection sys-

tem/sequential multiport fuel injec­tion system

 Lexus Safety System +
 Anti-lock brake system
 Vehicle dynamics integrated man-

agement

 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Lexus
dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installa­tion of a mobile two-way radio system.

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LC500h: High voltage parts and
cables on the hybrid vehicles emit
approximately the same amount of
electromagnetic waves as the conven­tional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of
their electromagnetic shielding.

LC500h: Unwanted noise may occur
in the reception of the mobile two-way
radio.

Vehicle data recording

The vehicle is equipped with sophisti­cated computers that will record cer­tain data, such as:

The recorded data varies according to
the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped.

These computers do not record con­versations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain
situations.

• Engine speed/Electric motor speed
(traction motor speed)

• Accelerator status

•Brake status

• Vehicle speed

• Operation status of the driving
assist systems, such as the ABS and
pre-collision system

• Images from the front camera (avail­able only when certain safety sys­tems are activated, which varies
depending on the vehicle specifica­tions).

 Data Transmission

Your vehicle may transmit the data
recorded in these computers to Lexus

without notification to you.

 Data usage

Lexus may use the data recorded in these
computers to diagnose malfunctions, con­duct research and development, and
improve quality.

Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to
a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or
with the consent of the lessee if the vehi­cle is leased

• In response to an official request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency

• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit

• For research purposes where the data is
not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner

 Recorded image information can be

erased by your Lexus dealer.

The image recording function can be dis­abled. However, if the function is disabled,
data from when the pre-collision system
operates will not be available.

 To learn more about the vehicle data

collected, used and shared by
Lexus, please visit
www.lexus.com/privacyvts/.

Usage of data collected through
Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland on­ly)

If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if
you have subscribed to those services,
please refer to the Lexus Enform
Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data
collected and its usage.

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To learn more about the vehicle data
collected, used and shared by Lexus,
please visit www.lexus.com/privacyvts/

Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main pur­pose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such
as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynam­ics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:

 How various systems in your vehicle

were operating;

 Whether or not the driver and pas-

senger safety belts were buck­led/fastened;

 How far (if at all) the driver was

depressing the accelerator and/or

brake pedal; and,
 How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better

understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situa­tion occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving condi­tions and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are

recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, spe­cial equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In
addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.

 Disclosure of the EDR data

Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in
an EDR to a third party except when:

• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner
(or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is
obtained

• In response to an official request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency

• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit

However, if necessary, Lexus may:

• Use the data for research on vehicle
safety performance

• Disclose the data to a third party for
research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or
vehicle owner

Scrapping of your Lexus

The SRS airbag, seat belt pretensioner
devices and Pop Up Hood system in
your Lexus contain explosive chemi­cals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the
airbags, seat belt pretensioners and
Pop Up Hood micro gas generators

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WARNING

left as they are, this may cause an acci­dent such as fire. Be sure to have the
systems of the SRS airbag, seat belt
pretensioner and Pop Up Hood micro
gas generator system removed and
disposed of by a qualified service shop
or by your Lexus dealer before you
scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may
contain perchlorate. These compo­nents may include airbag, seat belt pre­tensioners, Pop Up Hood system, and
wireless remote control batteries.

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive
your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your
ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time,
impair judgment and reduce coordina­tion, which could lead to an accident that
could result in death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defen­sively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and
be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full
attention to driving. Anything that dis­tracts the driver, such as adjusting con­trols, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with
resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding chil-

dren’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle, and never allow children to have
or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure
themselves by playing with the windows
or other features of the vehicle. In addi­tion, heat build-up or extremely cold
temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.

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Reading this manual

Explains symbols used in this man­ual

Symbols in this manual

Symbols Meanings

WARNING:
Explains something that,

if not obeyed, could
cause death or serious
injury to people.

NOTICE:
Explains something that,

if not obeyed, could
cause damage to or a
malfunction in the vehi­cle or its equipment.

Indicates operating or
working procedures. Fol­low the steps in numeri­cal order.

Symbols in illustrations

Symbols Meanings

Indicates the action
(pushing, turning, etc.)
used to operate switches
and other devices.

Indicates the outcome of
an operation (e.g. a lid
opens).

Symbols Meanings

Indicates the component
or position being
explained.

Means Do not, Do not do

this, or Do not let this
happen.

Different writing styles for gaso­line and hybrid vehicles

Information for hybrid vehicles is writ­ten in brackets next to the information
for gasoline vehicles

Example

Turn the engine switch

*2

switch>
mode

*1

:LC500

*2

: LC500h

to IGNITION ON

*1

<ON mode>*2 mode.

*1

<power

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 What to do if... (Troubleshooting):

P.422

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A

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■Exterior

Doors ......................................................................................................................... P.108

Locking/unlocking............................................................................................................P.108

Opening/closing the side window ............................................................................. P.134

Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key................................................P.360

Warning messages .............................................................................................................. P.111

Trunk ............................................................................................................................ P.112

B

Opening from inside the cabin ......................................................................................P.113

Opening from outside .......................................................................................................P.113

Opening by using the mechanical key ..................................................................... P.361

Warning messages .............................................................................................................. P.111

Outside rear view mirrors ..................................................................................... P.131

C

Adjusting the mirror angle...............................................................................................P.131

Folding the mirrors.............................................................................................................P.132

Driving position memory.................................................................................................P.124

Defogging the mirrors....................................................................................................P.253

Windshield wipers ................................................................................................. P.180

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N

Precautions against winter season............................................................................P.243

To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)

*

.................................................P.257

Precautions against car wash ......................................................................................P.279

Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.184

E

Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P.184

Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ......................................................................................... P.377

Tires...........................................................................................................................P.305

F

Tire size/inflation pressure ...........................................................................................P.383

Winter tires.......................................................................................................................... P.242

Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.305

Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................P.354

Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.294

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Opening ...............................................................................................................................P.294

Engine oil..............................................................................................................................P.378

Coping with overheating...................................................................................P.368, 370

Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.348

Active rear wing

H

*

.................................................................................................. P.232

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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving

(Replacing method: P.328, Watts: P.384)

Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................ P.175

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Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.175

J

Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.169

K

L

Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.175

License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.175

M

Back up lights

Shifting the shift lever to R....................................................................................P.159, 165

*

:If equipped

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■Instrument panel

Engine switch <Power switch>.................................................................... P.148, 151

Starting the engine <hybrid system>/changing the mode ........................P.148, 151

Emergency stop of the engine <hybrid system>...................................................P.330

When the engine <hybrid system> will not start.......................................P.355, 356

Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.348

Shift lever..........................................................................................................P.157, 163

B

Changing the shift position.................................................................................. P.159, 165

Precautions against towing...........................................................................................P.333

Meters ......................................................................................................................... P.80

C

Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights.................................P.80

Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.74

When the warning lights come on.............................................................................P.339

Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.84

D

Display......................................................................................................................................P.84

When the warning messages are displayed..........................................................P.348

Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.170

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Pictorial index

Applying/releasing ...........................................................................................................P.170

Precautions against winter season............................................................................P.243

Warning buzzer/message.................................................................................P.342, 349

Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.169

F

Headlight switch...................................................................................................... P.175

Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights............................P.175

Windshield wiper and washer switch ............................................................... P.180

G

Usage......................................................................................................................................P.180

Adding washer fluid.........................................................................................................P.302

Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.349

Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.330

H

Hood lock release lever .......................................................................................P.294

I

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch...................................................... P.129

J

Adjustment ............................................................................................................................P.129

Driving position memory.................................................................................................P.124

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Air conditioning system .......................................................................................P.252

K

Usage.....................................................................................................................................P.252

Rear window defogger...................................................................................................P.253

Audio system

L

Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.115

M

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: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

*

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■Switches

A

B

C

Pictorial index

Driving mode select switch .................................................................................. P.216

VSC OFF/snow mode switch .......................................................... P.161, 167, 236

Odometer/trip meter/trip meter reset button .............................................. P.83

Instrument panel light control switches ............................................................ P.83

Fuel filler door opener switch..............................................................................P.185

E

F

HUD (Head-up display) switch

Trunk opener switch................................................................................................ P.113

G

*

:If equipped

*

............................................................................ P.91

Pictorial index

C

A

Driving position memory switches..................................................................... P.124

Outside rear view mirror switches ..................................................................... P.131

B

Window lock switch ............................................................................................... P.135

Power window switches ........................................................................................ P.134

D

Door lock switches .................................................................................................. P.110

E

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Meter control switches .......................................................................................... P.85

Paddle shift switches ...................................................................................... P.161, 167

B

C

Telephone switch

LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch.................................................................... P.199

D

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch .................................................................... P.211

E

F

Cruise control switches

*

Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .........................................P.206

Audio remote control switches

G

Talk switch

H

*

: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

*

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Pictorial index

Audio control switches

A

B

Remote Touch.........................................................................................................P.246

P position switch ............................................................................................. P.160, 166

C

*1

Brake hold switch .................................................................................................... P.173

*2

EV drive mode switch

E

Active rear wing switch

F

*1

: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

*2

: If equipped

........................................................................................ P.155

*2

................................................................................... P.232

■Interior

A

C

Pictorial index

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SRS airbags................................................................................................................ P.28

Floor mats ....................................................................................................................P.22

B

Front seats .................................................................................................................P.122

Head restraints ........................................................................................................ P.127

D

Seat belts .....................................................................................................................P.24

E

Console box/auxiliary box..................................................................................P.265

F

Cup holder ...............................................................................................................P.265

G

H

Coat hooks ............................................................................................................... P.269

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■Ceiling

A

B

C

D

E

Pictorial index

Garage door opener buttons .............................................................................P.270

Inside rear view mirror ..........................................................................................P.130

Sun visors..................................................................................................................P.268

Vanity mirrors .........................................................................................................P.268

Seat lights .................................................................................................................P.262

Shift lever light .......................................................................................................P.262

Personal lights.........................................................................................................P.263

F

“SOS” button

Door-linked personal light switch ..................................................................... P.263

H

*

:If equipped

*

............................................................................................................P.54

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For safety and security

1-1. For safe use

Before driving.................................22

For safe driving.............................. 23

Seat belts ..........................................24

SRS airbags .................................... 28

Pop Up Hood ................................ 36

Front passenger occupant classifi-

cation system .............................. 38

Exhaust gas precautions ............42

1-2. Child safety

Riding with children..................... 43

Child restraint systems .............. 43

1-3. Lexus Enform

Lexus Enform Safety Connect 54

Lexus Enform Remote ...............58

Lexus Enform Service Connect

........................................................... 59

1-4. Hybrid system

Hybrid system features

(LC500h).................................... 60

Hybrid system precautions

(LC500h).................................... 63

1-5. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system

<Immobilizer system> ..............68

Alarm................................................. 70

Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)71

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WARNING

1-1.For safe use

1-1. For safe use

Before driving

Observe the following before start­ing off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.

Installing floor mats

Use only floor mats designed specifi­cally for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.

1 Insert the retaining hooks (clips)

into the floor mat eyelets.

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s
floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with
the pedals while driving. An unexpect­edly 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 Genu­ine floor mats.

● Only use floor mats designed for the

driver’s seat.

● Always install the floor mat securely

using the retaining hooks (clips) pro­vided.

● 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.

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 retaining hooks (clips)

may differ from that shown in the illustra­tion.

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■ 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 <hybrid system>

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.

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For safe driving, adjust the seat and
mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.

Correct driving posture

Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and
so that you do not have to lean for­ward to steer. (P.122)

Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. (P.122)

Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears.
(P.127)

Wear the seat belt correctly.
(P.25)

● Do not adjust the position of the

driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

● Do not place a cushion between the

driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct pos­ture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and
head restraint.

● Do not place anything under the front

seats.
Objects placed under the front seats
may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in
place. This may lead to an accident
and the adjustment mechanism may
also be damaged.

● Always observe the legal speed limit

when driving on public roads.

● When driving over long distances, take

regular breaks before you start to feel
tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while
driving, do not force yourself to con­tinue driving and take a break immedi­ately.

Correct use of the seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wear­ing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle. (P.25)
Use a child restraint system appropri­ate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belt. (P.43)

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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

Adjusting the mirrors

Make sure that you can see backward
clearly by adjusting the inside and out­side rear view mirrors properly.
(P.130, 131)

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Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are
wearing their seat belts before driv­ing the vehicle.

Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri­ous injury.

■ Wearing a seat belt

● Ensure that all passengers wear a seat

belt.

● Always wear a seat belt properly.

● Each seat belt should be used by one

person only. Do not use a seat belt for
more than one person at once, includ­ing children.

● Lexus recommends that children be

seated in the rear seat and always use
a seat belt and/or an appropriate child
restraint system.

■ Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (P.25)

Women who are pregnant should posi­tion the lap belt as low as possible over
the hips in the same manner as other
occupants, extending the shoulder belt
completely over the shoulder and avoid­ing belt contact with the rounding of the
abdominal area.

If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only the pregnant woman, but also the
fetus could suffer death or serious injury
as a result of sudden braking or a colli­sion.

● To achieve a proper seating position,

do not recline the seat more than nec­essary. The seat belt is most effective
when the occupants are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats.

● Do not wear the shoulder belt under

your arm.

● Always wear your seat belt low and

snug across your hips.

■ People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (P.25)

■ When children are in the vehicle

P.43

■ Seat belt damage and wear

● Do not damage the seat belts by allow-

ing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.

● Inspect the seat belt system periodi-

cally. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt
until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts
cannot protect an occupant from
death or serious injury.

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If the seat belt does not function cor­rectly, immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.

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● Replace the seat assembly, including

the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if
there is no obvious damage.

● Do not attempt to install, remove,

modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs
carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inap­propriate handling may lead to incor­rect operation.

Correct use of the seat belts

 Extend the shoulder belt so that it

comes fully over the shoulder, but
does not come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoulder.

 Position the lap belt as low as possi-

ble over the hips.

 Adjust the position of the seatback.

Sit up straight and well back in the
seat.

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Twisted

■ Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were princi­pally designed for persons of adult size.

● Use a child restraint system appropriate

for the child, until the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehicle’s
seat belt. (P.43)

● When the child becomes large enough to

properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, fol­low the instructions regarding seat belt
usage. (P.24)

■ Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because they are not long enough,
a personalized seat belt extender is avail­able from your Lexus dealer free of charge.

 Do not twist the seat belt.

■ Using a seat belt extender

Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri­ous injury.

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NOTICE

● Do not wear the seat belt extender if

● Do not use the seat belt extender

● The personalized extender may not be

■ When using a seat belt extender

When releasing the seat belt, press on
the buckle release button on the
extender, not on the seat belt.
This helps prevent damage to the vehicle
interior and the extender itself.

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you can fasten the seat belt without the
extender.

when installing a child restraint system
because the belt will not securely hold
the child restraint system, increasing
the risk of death or serious injury in the
event of an accident.

safe on another vehicle, when used by
another person, or at a different seat­ing position other than the one origi­nally intended.

Fastening and releasing the seat
belt

■ Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sud­den stop o r on impa ct. It ma y also lock if y ou
lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy
motion will allow the belt to extend so that
you can move around fully.

■ Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com­pletely extended and then retracted even
slightly, the belt is locked in that position and
cannot be extended. This feature is used to
hold a child restraint system ( CRS) firmly. To
free the belt again, fully retract the belt and
then pull the belt out once more.

Seat belt guide

The front seats are equipped with
guides to allow the seat belt to be
extended easily. When it is difficult to
extend the seat belt, pass the seat belt
through the guide.

When getting into or out of a rear seat,
release the seat belt from the guide.

 Vehicles with manual type head

restraint

1 To fasten the seat belt, push the

plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.

2 To release the seat belt, press the

release button .

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■ When using the seat belt guide

Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri­ous injury.

● Always make sure that the belt is not

twisted, and runs freely through the
guide.

● Regardless of whether the guide is

used or not, always secure the seat belt
guide button.

● Do not hang from or pull the guide

forcefully.

Seat belt pretensioners

The pretensioners help the seat belts to
quickly restrain the occupants by
retracting the seat belts when the vehi­cle is subjected to certain types of
severe frontal or side collision or a
vehicle rollover.

The pretensioners do not activate in the
event of a minor frontal impact, a minor
side impact or a rear impact.

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■ Replacing the belt after the preten-

sioner has been activated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple colli­sions, the pretensioner will activate for the
first collision, but will not activate for the
second or subsequent collisions.

■ Seat belt pretensioners

Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri­ous injury.

● Do not place anything, such as a cush-

ion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s
weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight
properly. As a result, the seat belt pre­tensioner for the front passenger’s seat
may not activate in the event of a colli­sion.

● If the pretensioner has activated, the

SRS warning light will come on. In that
case, the seat belt cannot be used
again and must be replaced at your
Lexus dealer.

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SRS airbags

The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe
impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together
with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.

SRS airbag system

■ Location of the SRS airbags

 SRS front airbags

SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from
impact with interior components

SRS knee airbags
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection

 SRS side and curtain shield airbags

SRS side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants

SRS curtain shield airbags

• Can help protect primarily the head of occupants

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■ SRS airbag system components

Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors)

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Side impact sensors (door)
Knee airbags
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
Seat belt pretensioners and force limiters
Side impact sensors (front)
Front side airbags
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Side impact sensors (rear)
Driver’s seat position sensor
Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly

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Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
Front impact sensors

Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on the US
motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU)
controls airbag deployment based on information obtained from the sensors etc.
shown in the system components diagram above. This information includes crash
severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of
the occupants.

■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

● Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may

be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the
extremely high speed deployment (infla­tion) by hot gases.

● A loud noise and white powder will be

emitted.

● Parts of the airbag module (steering

wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the front seats, parts of the front
and rear pillars, and roof side rails may be
hot for several minutes. The airbag itself
may also be hot.

● The windshield may crack.

● For Lexus Enform Safety Connect sub-

scribers, if any of the following situations
occur, the system is designed to send an
emergency call to the response center,
notifying them of the vehicle’s location
(without needing to push the “SOS” but­ton) and an agent will attempt to speak
with the occupants to ascertain the level
of emergency and assistance required. If
the occupants are unable to communi­cate, the agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency and helps to dis­patch the necessary emergency services.
(P.54)

• An SRS airbag is deployed.

• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.

• The vehicle is involved in a severe rear­end collision.

■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS

front airbags)

● The SRS front airbags will deploy in the

event of an impact that exceeds the set

threshold level (the level of force corre­sponding to an approximately 12 - 18
mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with
a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be
considerably higher in the following situa­tions:

• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a
parked vehicle or sign pole, which can
move or deform on impact

• If the vehicle is involved in an underride
collision, such as a collision in which the
front of the vehicle underrides, or goes
under, the bed of a truck

● Depending on the type of collision, it is

possible that only the seat belt preten­sioners will activate.

● The SRS front airbags for the front pas-

senger will not activate if there is no pas­senger sitting in the front passenger seat.
However, the SRS front airbags for the
front passenger may deploy if luggage is
put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccu­pied.

■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS

side and curtain shield airbags)

● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags

will deploy in the event of an impact that
exceeds the set threshold level (the level
of force corresponding to the impact
force produced by an approximately
3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with
the vehicle cabin from a direction per­pendicular to the vehicle orientation at an
approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 ­30 km/h]).

● Both SRS curtain shield airbags may

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deploy in the event of a severe side colli­sion.

● Both SRS curtain shield airbags will

deploy in the event of vehicle rollover.

● Both SRS curtain shield airbags may also

deploy in the event of a severe frontal col­lision.

■ Conditions under which the SRS air-

bags may deploy (inflate), other than a
collision

The SRS front airbags and SRS curtain
shield airbags may also deploy if a serious
impact occurs to the underside of your
vehicle. Some examples are shown in the
illustration.

● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard

surface

● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

● Landing hard or falling

forward deceleration of the vehicle, deploy­ment of the SRS front airbags may occur.

● Collision from the side

● Collision from the rear

● Vehicle rollover

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■ Types of collisions that may not deploy

the SRS airbags (SRS side and curtain
shield airbags)

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags
may not activate if the vehicle is subjected
to a collision from the side at certain angles,
or a collision to the side of the vehicle body
other than the passenger compartment.

● Collision from the side to the vehicle

body other than the passenger compart­ment

● Collision from the side at an angle

The SRS curtain shield airbags may also
deploy under the situations shown in the
illustration.

● The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal.

● The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone.

■ Types of collisions that may not deploy

the SRS airbags (SRS front airbags)

The SRS front airbags do not generally
inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or
rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved
in a low-speed frontal collision. But, when­ever a collision of any type causes sufficient

The SRS side airbags do not generally
inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or
rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved
in a low-speed side collision.

● Collision from the front

● Collision from the rear

● Vehicle rollover

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The SRS curtain shield airbags do not gen­erally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
rear collision, if it pitches end over end, or if
it is involved in a low-speed side or low­speed frontal collision.

● Collision from the rear

● Pitching end over end

■ When to contact your Lexus dealer

In the following cases, the vehicle will
require inspection and/or repair. Contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

● Any of the SRS airbags have been

inflated.

● The front of the vehicle is damaged or

deformed, or was involved in an accident
that was not severe enough to cause the
SRS front airbags to inflate.

● The pad section of the steering wheel,

dashboard near the front passenger air­bag or lower portion of the instrument
panel is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.

● The surface of the seats with the SRS side

airbag is scratched, cracked, or other­wise damaged.

● The portion of the front pillars, rear pillars

or roof side rail garnishes (padding) con­taining the SRS curtain shield airbags
inside is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.

● A portion of a door or its surrounding

area is damaged, deformed or has had a
hole made in it, or the vehicle was
involved in an accident that was not
severe enough to cause the SRS side and
curtain shield airbags to inflate.

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■ SRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precautions
regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri­ous injury.

● The driver and all passengers in the

vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental
devices to be used with the seat belts.

● The SRS driver airbag deploys with

considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the
driver is very close to the airbag. The
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s air­bag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of
inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250
mm) from your driver airbag provides
you with a clear margin of safety. This
distance is measured from the center
of the steering wheel to your breast­bone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250
mm) away now, you can change your
driving position in several ways:

• Move your seat to the rear as far as
you can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.

• Slightly recline the back of the seat.
Although vehicle designs vary, many
drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250
mm) distance, even with the driver seat
all the way forward, simply by reclining
the back of the seat somewhat. If
reclining the back of your seat makes it
hard to see the road, raise yourself by
using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or
raise the seat if your vehicle has that
feature.

• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt
it downward. This points the airbag
toward your chest instead of your head
and neck.

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The seat should be adjusted as recom­mended by NHTSA above, while still
maintaining control of the foot pedals,
steering wheel, and your view of the
instrument panel controls.

● If the seat belt extender has been con-

nected to the front seat belt buckles
but the seat belt extender has not also
been fastened to the latch plate of the
seat belt, the SRS front airbags will
judge that the driver and front passen­ger are wearing the seat belt even
though the seat belt has not been con­nected. In this case, the SRS front air­bags may not activate correctly in a
collision, resulting in death or serious
injury in the event of a collision. Be
sure to wear the seat belt with the seat
belt extender.

● The SRS front passenger airbag also

deploys with considerable force, and
can cause death or serious injury
especially if the front passenger is very
close to the airbag. The front passen­ger seat should be as far from the air­bag as possible with the seatback
adjusted, so the front passenger sits
upright.

● Improperly seated and/or restrained

infants and children can be killed or
seriously injured by a deploying airbag.
An infant or child who is too small to
use a seat belt should be properly
secured using a child restraint system.
Lexus strongly recommends that all
infants and children be placed in the
rear seats of the vehicle and properly
restrained. The rear seats are safer for
infants and children than the front pas­senger seat. (P.43)

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lean against the dashboard.

● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the

passenger seat toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehi­cle.

● Do not allow a child to stand in front of

the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.

● Do not allow the front seat occupants

to hold items on their knees.

● Do not lean against the door, the roof

side rail or the front, side and rear pil­lars.

● Do not attach anything to or lean any-

thing against areas such as the dash­board, steering wheel pad and lower
portion of the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles
when the SRS driver, front passenger
and knee airbags deploy.

● Do not attach anything to areas such

as a door, windshield, side window,
front or rear pillar and roof side rail.

● Do not hang coat hangers or other

hard objects on the coat hooks. All of
these items could become projectiles
and may cause death or serious injury,
should the SRS curtain shield airbags
deploy.

● If a vinyl cover is put on the area where

the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be
sure to remove it.

WARNING

● Do not use seat accessories which

cover the parts where the SRS side air­bags inflate as they may interfere with
inflation of the SRS airbags. Such
accessories may prevent the side air­bags from activating correctly, disable
the system or cause the side airbags to
inflate accidentally, resulting in death
or serious injury.

● Do not strike or apply significant levels

of force to the area of the SRS airbag
components or the doors.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to
malfunction.

● Do not touch any of the component

parts immediately after the SRS air­bags have deployed (inflated) as they
may be hot.

● If breathing becomes difficult after the

SRS airbags have deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or
leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so.
Wash off any residue as soon as possi­ble to prevent skin irritation.

● If the areas where the SRS airbags are

stored, such as the steering wheel pad
and front and rear pillar garnishes are
damaged or cracked, have them
replaced by your Lexus dealer.

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● Installation, removal, disassembly and

repair of the SRS airbags

● Repairs, modifications, removal or

replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or
seat upholstery, front, side and rear pil­lars, roof side rails, door panels, door
trims or door speakers

● Modifications to the door panel (such

as making a hole in it)

● Repairs or modifications of the front

fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment

● Installation of a grille guard (bull bars,

kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows,
winches or roof luggage carrier

● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspen-

sion system

● Installation of electronic devices such

as mobile two-way radios and CD
players

● Modifications to your vehicle for a per-

son with a physical disability

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● Do not place anything, such as a cush-

ion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s
weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight
properly. As a result, the SRS front air­bags for the front passenger may not
deploy in the event of a collision.

■ Modification and disposal of SRS air-

bag system components

Do not dispose of your vehicle or per­form any of the following modifications
without consulting your Lexus dealer.
The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing
death or serious injury.

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Pop Up Hood

In the event of a frontal collision
with a body, such as a pedestrian,
the Pop Up Hood system raises the
hood to reduce the possibility of a
serious impact to the pedestrian’s
head area by adding clearance to
the engine compartment.

When the sensors located at the
back of the front bumper detect a
frontal impact with a body, such as a
pedestrian, which meets or
exceeds the threshold level while
the vehicle is being driven within
the operational speed range, the
system operates.

System components

Sensors
Hood
Lifters

■ Pop Up Hood precautions

● Before scrapping your vehicle, make sure

to contact your Lexus dealer.

● The Pop Up Hood system cannot be

reused once it has operated. Have it
replaced by your Lexus dealer.

■ Pop Up Hood operational conditions

The Pop Up Hood will operate when the
vehicle detects an impact such as the fol­lowing:

● The front bumper detects a frontal impact

equivalent to or greater than that of a
pedestrian while the vehicle being driven
within the operational speed range of
approximately 16 to 34 mph (25 to 55
km/h). (The system is operated by an
impact of threshold level or greater, even
in the case of a minor collision that may
not leave a trace on the front bumper.
Also, depending on the impact condi­tions or vehicle speed, the system may
operate by a collision with a light or small
object or a small animal.)

● In other situations such as the following,

the system may operate when an impact
is applied to the lower part of the vehicle
or front bumper:

• Colliding with a curb

• Falling into a deep hole

•Landing hard

• Hitting the slope of a parking lot, an
undulating road, a protruding object or
falling object

■ Conditions under which the Pop Up

Hood may not operate properly

● If a pedestrian collides with the right or

left corner of the front bumper or the side
of the vehicle. As such impacts may be
difficult to detect, the system may not
operate.

● If the vehicle speed is not detected cor-

rectly, such as if the vehicle is sliding side­ways, the system may not operate
properly.

■ Conditions under which the Pop Up

Hood will not operate

The Pop Up Hood will not operate in the
following situations:

● Colliding with a lying person

● A frontal impact applied to the front

bumper while driving at speeds outside
of the operational speed range

● A side impact or rear impact

● A vehicle rollover (In some accident situ-

ations, the Pop Up Hood may operate.)

WARNING

■ When the Pop Up Hood is operated

NOTICE

● Do not pull the hood lock release lever.

Doing so after the Pop Up Hood has
operated will further raise the hood
and may cause an injury. Do not drive
with the hood raised, as doing so may
block the driver’s vision, possibly caus­ing an accident.

● Do not forcibly push down the hood.

As the popped up hood cannot be
lowered by hand, doing so may deform
the hood or cause an injury.

● If the Pop Up Hood has operated, have

it replaced by your Lexus dealer. If the
Pop Up Hood has operated, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact
your Lexus dealer.

● Do not touch the lifters immediately

after the Pop Up Hood has operated,
as the lifters may be hot and burn you.

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● Do not remove such components as

the front bumper, hood or suspension,
or replace them with non-genuine
parts, as doing so may prevent the sys­tem from operating properly.

● Do not install anything to the front

bumper or hood, as doing so may pre­vent the sensors from detecting an
impact correctly and prevent the sys­tem from operating properly.

● Do not close the hood with force or

apply load to the lifters, as doing so
may damage the lifters and prevent the
system from operating properly.

● Do not modify the suspension, as

changes made to the vehicle height
may prevent the system from operat­ing properly.

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■ Pop Up Hood precautions

● Make sure to close the hood before

driving, as the system may not operate
properly if the hood is not fully closed.

● Make sure that all 4 tires are of the

specified size and inflated to the speci­fied tire pressure. If tires of a different
size are used, the system may not
operate properly.

● If something has hit the area around

the front bumper, the sensors may be
damaged even if the Pop Up Hood has
not operated. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.

● Do not remove or repair the parts or

wiring of the Pop Up Hood, as doing
so may cause accidental operation or
prevent the system from operating
properly. If repair or replacement is
necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.

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A

B

C

D

E

F

WARNING

1-1. For safe use

Front passenger occupant classification system

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system.
This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or
deactivates the front passenger airbag, and front passenger knee airbag.

System components

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
SRS warning light

 For the U.S.A.

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

 For Canada

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

● Wear the seat belt properly.

■ Front passenger occupant classifica-

tion system precautions

Observe the following precautions
regarding the front passenger occupant
classification system.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri­ous injury.

● Make sure the front passenger’s seat

belt plate has not been left inserted
into the buckle before someone sits in
the front passenger seat.

WARNING

● Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indica-

tor light is not illuminated when using
the seat belt extender for the front pas­senger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated, discon­nect the extender tongue from the seat
belt buckle, and reconnect the seat
belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender
after making sure the “AIR BAG ON”
indicator light is illuminated. If you use
the seat belt extender while the “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi­nated, the SRS airbags for the front
passenger will not activate, which
could cause death or serious injury in
the event of a collision.

● Do not apply a heavy load to the front

passenger seat or equipment (e.g.
seatback pocket or armrest).

1-1. For safe use

● If an adult sits in the front passenger

seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light
is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator is illuminated, ask the passen­ger to sit up straight, well back in the
seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat
belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator still remains illumi­nated, either ask the passenger to
move to the rear seat, or if that is not
possible, move the front passenger
seat fully rearward.

● When it is unavoidable to install a for-

ward-facing child restraint system on
the front passenger seat, install the
child restraint system on the front pas­senger seat in the proper order.
(P.45)

● Do not modify or remove the front

seats.

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1

For safety and security

● Do not put weight on the front passen-

ger seat by putting your hands or feet
on the front passenger seat seatback
from the rear passenger seat.

● Do not let a rear passenger lift the

front passenger seat with their feet or
press on the seatback with their legs.

● Do not put objects under the front pas-

senger seat.

● Do not recline the front passenger

seatback so far that it touches a rear
seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator light to be illuminated,
which indicates that the SRS airbags
for the front passenger will not activate
in the event of a severe accident. If the
seatback touches the rear seat, return
the seatback to a position where it
does not touch the rear seat. Keep the
front passenger seatback as upright as
possible when the vehicle is moving.
Reclining the seatback excessively
may lessen the effectiveness of the
seat belt system.

● Do not kick the front passenger seat or

subject it to severe impact. Otherwise,
the SRS warning light may come on to
indicate a malfunction of the front pas­senger occupant classification system.
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer
immediately.

● Child restraint systems installed on the

rear seat should not contact the front
seatbacks.

● Do not use a seat accessory, such as a

cushion and seat cover, that covers the
seat cushion surface.

● Do not modify or replace the uphol-

stery of the front seat.

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1-1. For safe use

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification
system

■ Adult

*1

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

Indicator/warning light

SRS warning light Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

Front passenger airbag

Devices

Front passenger knee airbag

■ Child

*4

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

Indicator/warning light

SRS warning light Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

Front passenger airbag

Devices

Front passenger knee airbag

■ Child restraint system with infant

reminder light

reminder light

*5

“AIR BAG ON”

Off*2 or flashing

*3

Activated

“AIR BAG OFF” or

“AIR BAG ON”

Off*2 or flashing

*4

*3

Deactivated or acti-

*4

vated

Indicator/warning light

Devices

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

SRS warning light Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Front passenger knee airbag

“AIR BAG OFF”

Off*2 or flashing

Deactivated

*6

*3

■ Unoccupied

1-1. For safe use

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Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

SRS warning light

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

“AIR BAG OFF”

Off

reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Devices

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

■ There is a malfunction in the system

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

SRS warning light

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

“AIR BAG OFF”

On

reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Devices

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

*1

: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the

front passenger seat, the system may not recognize him/her as an adult depending on
his/her physique and posture.

*2

: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.

*3

: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt

*4

: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convertible seat, the sys-

tem may not recognize him/her as a child. Factors which may affect this can be the phy­sique or posture.

*5

: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward-

facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it
is unavoidable. (P.45)

*6

: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to install the child

restraint system properly. (P.43)

1

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WARNING

1-1. For safe use

Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human
body is included in exhaust gases if
inhaled.

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precau­tions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases
enter the vehicle and may lead to an
accident caused by light-headedness, or
may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.

■ Important points while driving

● Keep the trunk lid closed.

● If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-

cle even when the trunk lid is closed,
open the windows and have the vehi­cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.

■ When parking

● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated

area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine <hybrid sys­tem>.

■ Exhaust pipe

The exhaust system needs to be checked
periodically. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint
or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to
have the vehicle inspected and repaired
by your Lexus dealer.

● Do not leave the vehicle with the

engine running <hybrid system operat­ing> for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided,
park the vehicle in an open space and
ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter
the vehicle interior.

● Do not leave the engine running

<hybrid system operating> in an area
with snow build-up, or where it is
snowing. If snowbanks build up around
the vehicle while the engine is running
<hybrid system is operating>, exhaust
gases may collect and enter the vehi­cle.

1-2.Child safety

WARNING

Riding with children

1-2. Child safety

Child restraint systems

43

Observe the following precautions
when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appro­priate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

 It is recommended that children

sit in the rear seats to avoid acci­dental contact with the shift lever,
wiper switch, etc.

 Use the window lock switch to

avoid children operating the
power window accidentally.

 Do not let small children operate

equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the
power window, hood, trunk, seats
etc.

■ When children are in the vehicle

Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle, and never allow children to have
or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure
themselves by playing with the windows
or other features of the vehicle. In addi­tion, heat build-up or extremely cold
temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.

Before installing a child restraint
system in the vehicle, there are pre­cautions that need to be observed,
different types of child restraint sys­tems, as well as installation meth­ods, etc., written in this manual.

Use a child restraint system when
riding with a small child that cannot
properly use a seat belt. For the
child’s safety, install the child restraint
system to a rear seat. Be sure to fol­low the installation method that is in
the operation manual enclosed with
the restraint system.

Table of contents

Points to remember: P.43
Child restraint system: P.44
When using a child restraint system:

P.45
Child restraint system installation

method

• Fixed with a seat belt: P.47

• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH

anchor: P.50

• Using an anchor bracket (for top

tether strap): P.52

Points to remember

1

For safety and security

The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A.
as well as Canada now require the use
of child restraint systems.

 Prioritize and observe the warn-

ings, as well as the laws and regula-

44

WARNING

1-2. Child safety

tions for child restraint systems.

 Use a child restraint system until the

child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

 Choose a child restraint system that

suits your vehicle and is appropriate
to the age and size of the child.

■ When a child is riding

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

● For effective protection in automobile

accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a
seat belt or child restraint system
which is correctly installed. For installa­tion details, refer to the operation man­ual enclosed with the child restraint
system. General installation instruction
is provided in this manual.

● Lexus strongly urges the use of a

proper child restraint system that con­forms to the weight and size of the
child, installed on the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, the
child is safer when properly restrained
in the rear seat than in the front seat.

● If the vehicle were to receive a strong

impact from an accident, etc., it is pos­sible that the child restraint system has
damage that is not readily visible. In
such cases, do not reuse the restraint
system.

● Make sure you have complied with all

installation instructions provided with
the child restraint system manufac­turer and that the system is properly
secured.

● Keep the child restraint system prop-

erly secured on the seat even if it is not
in use. Do not store the child restraint
system unsecured in the passenger
compartment.

● If it is necessary to detach the child

restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle.

Child restraint system

■ Types of child restraint system

installation methods

Confirm with the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system
about the installation of the child
restraint system.

● Holding a child in your or someone

else’s arms is not a substitute for a child
restraint system. In an accident, the
child can be crushed against the wind­shield or between the holder and the
interior of the vehicle.

■ Handling the child restraint system

If the child restraint system is not prop­erly fixed in place, the child or other pas­sengers may be seriously injured or even
killed in the event of sudden braking, sud­den swerving, or an accident.

1-2. Child safety

Installation method Page

Seat belt attachment P.47

45

1

For safety and security

Child restraint LATCH

anchors attachment

Anchor brackets (for top

tether strap) attachment

When using a child restraint sys­tem

■ When installing a child restraint

system to a front passenger seat

For the safety of a child, install child
restraint systems to a rear seats. When
installing child restraint system to a
front passenger seat is unavoidable,
adjust the seat as follows and install the
child restraint system.

P.50

P.52

 Raise the seatback as much as pos-

sible

 Move the seat to the rearmost posi-

tion

 Raise the seat to the highest position
 If the head restraint interferes with

the child restraint system installa­tion and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head restraint.
Otherwise, put the head restraint in
the upper most position.

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WARNING

■ When installing a child restraint sys-

1-2. Child safety

tem

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

● Never install a rear-facing child

restraint system on the front passenger
seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indi­cator light is illuminated. In the event of
an accident, the force of the rapid infla­tion of the front passenger airbag can
cause death or serious injury to the
child if the rear-facing child restraint
system is installed on the front passen­ger seat.

● A forward-facing child restraint system

may be installed on the front passen­ger seat only when it is unavoidable. A
child restraint system that requires a
top tether strap should not be used in
the front passenger seat since there is
no top tether strap anchor for the front
passenger seat.

● A forward-facing child restraint system

may be installed on the front passen­ger seat only when it is unavoidable.
When installing a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat, adjust the seatback to the most
upright position, move the seat as far
back as possible, and raise the seat to
the highest position, even if the “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi­nated.
If the head restraint interferes with the
installation of the child restraint system,
and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head restraint.
Otherwise, put the head restraint in
the upper most position.

● Do not allow the child to lean his/her

head or any part of his/her body
against the door or the area of the seat,
front or rear pillars or roof side rails
from which the SRS side airbags or
SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even
if the child is seated in the child
restraint system. It is dangerous if the
SRS side and curtain shield airbags
inflate, and the impact could cause
death or serious injury to the child.

WARNING

● When a booster seat is installed,

always ensure that the 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.

● Use child restraint system suitable to

the age and size of the child and install
it to the rear seat.

● If the driver’s seat interferes with the

child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach
the child restraint system to the right­hand rear seat.

1-2. Child safety

■ Rear-facing  Infant seat/con-

vertible seat

1 Place the child restraint system on

the rear seat facing the rear of the
vehicle.

2 Run the seat belt through the child

restraint system and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.

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1

For safety and security

● Adjust the front passenger seat so that

it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.

Child restraint system fixed with
a seat belt

■ Installing child restraint system

using a seat belt (child restraint
lock function belt)

A child restraint system for a small
child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the lap por­tion of the lap/shoulder belt.

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys­tem.

3 Fully extend the shoulder belt and

allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot
be extended.

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1-2. Child safety

4 While pushing the child restraint

system down into the rear seat,
allow the shoulder belt to retract
until the child restraint system is
securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a
point where there is no slack in the belt,
pull the belt to check that it cannot be
extended.

5 After installing the child restraint

system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
(P.50)

■ Forward-facing  Convertible

seat

1 If installing the child restraint sys-

tem to the front passenger seat is
unavoidable, refer to P.45 for front
passenger seat adjustment.

2 If the head restraint interferes with

the child restraint system installa­tion and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head
restraint. Otherwise, put the head
restraint in the upper most position.
(P.127)

3 Place the child restraint system on

the seat facing the front of the vehi­cle.

4 Run the seat belt through the child

restraint system and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.

5 Fully extend the shoulder belt and

allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot
be extended.

6 While pushing the child restraint

system into the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until the

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49

child restraint system is securely in
place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a
point where there is no slack in the belt,
pull the belt to check that it cannot be
extended.

7 If the child restraint has a top tether

strap, follow the child restraint man­ufacturer’s operation manual
regarding the installation, using the
top tether strap to latch onto the
top tether strap anchor. (P.52)

8 After installing the child restraint

system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
(P.50)

■ Booster seat

1 If installing the child restraint sys-

tem to the front passenger seat is
unavoidable, refer to P.45 for front
passenger seat adjustment.

2 High back type: If the head restraint

interferes with your child restraint
system, and the head restraint can
be removed, remove the head
restraint. Otherwise, put the head
restraint in the upper most position.
(P.127)

 Booster type

1

For safety and security

 High back type

4 Sit the child in the child restraint

system. Fit the seat belt to the child
restraint system according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the buckle.
Make sure that the belt is not
twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly
positioned over the child’s shoulder and
that the lap belt is as low as possible.
(P.25)

3 Place the child restraint system on

the seat facing the front of the vehi­cle.

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WARNING

1-2. Child safety

■ 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.

■ 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 inju­ries that could result in death. If this
occurs and the buckle cannot be
unfastened, scissors should be used to
cut the belt.

● After securing a child restraint system,

never adjust the seat.

● When a booster seat is installed,

always ensure that the 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 shoul­der 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 restraint 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

■ 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.)

● 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.

1-2. Child safety

A

 Type B

1 Latch the buckles onto the LATCH

anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-

tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.

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1

■ Installation with LATCH system

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys­tem.

 Type A

1 Latch the hooks of the lower straps

onto the LATCH anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-

tem indicates the presence of a

A

lower connector system.

For safety and security

2 If the child restraint has a top tether

strap, follow the child restraint man­ufacturer’s operation manual
regarding the installation, using the
top tether strap to latch onto the
top tether strap anchor. (P.52)

3 After installing the child restraint

system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
(P.50)

■ Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchors

The LATCH system conforms to
FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to
FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications

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WARNING

A

B

WARNING

A

B

1-2. Child safety

can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE
J1819.

■ When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

● After securing a child restraint system,

never adjust the seat.

● When using the LATCH anchors, be

sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat
belt is not caught behind the child
restraint system.

● Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.

Using an anchor bracket (for top
tether strap)

■ Anchor brackets (for top tether

strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for each
rear seat.

Use anchor brackets when fixing the
top tether strap.

■ Fixing the top tether strap to the

anchor bracket

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys­tem.

Open the anchor bracket cover, latch
the hook onto the anchor bracket and
tighten the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely
latched. (P.50)

Top tether strap
Hook

■ Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchors

The LATCH system conforms to
FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to
FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications
can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE
J1819.

Top tether strap
Anchor brackets

■ When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

● Firmly attach the top tether strap and

make sure that the belt is not twisted.

WARNING

● Do not attach the top tether strap to

NOTICE

anything other than the anchor
bracket.

● After securing a child restraint system,

never adjust the seat.

● Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.

■ Anchor brackets (for top tether

strap)

When not in use, make certain to close
the lid. If it remains open, the lid may be
damaged.

1-2. Child safety

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1

For safety and security

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A

B

C

A

B

C

1-3.Lexus Enform

1-3. Lexus Enform

Lexus Enform Safety Con-

*

nect

*

:If equipped

Safety Connect is a subscription­based telematics service that uses
Global Positioning System (GPS)
data and embedded cellular tech­nology to provide safety and secu­rity features to subscribers. Safety
Connect is supported by Lexus’
designated response center, which
operates 24 hours per day, 7 days
per week.

System components

 Vehicles without sunshade

“SOS” button
LED light indicators

Safety Connect service is available
by subscription on select, telemat­ics hardware-equipped vehicles.

By using the Safety Connect ser­vice, you are agreeing to be bound
by the Telematics Subscription Ser­vice Agreement and its Terms and
Conditions, as in effect and
amended from time to time, a cur­rent copy of which is available at
Lexus.com. All use of the Safety
Connect service is subject to such
then-applicable Terms and Condi­tions.

Microphone

 Vehicles with sunshade

“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Microphone

■ Certification for Lexus Enform

1-3. Lexus Enform

55

1

For safety and security

Services

Subscribers have the following Safety
Connect services available:

 Automatic Collision Notification

Helps drivers receive necessary response
from emergency service providers.

P.57)

(

*

*

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2

 Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft.

P.57)

(

 Emergency Assistance Button

(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-center sup­port. (

P.57)

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1-3. Lexus Enform

 Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Provides drivers various on-road assis­tance. (

P.57)

Subscription

After you have signed the Telematics
Subscription Service Agreement and
are enrolled, you can begin receiving
services.

A variety of subscription terms is avail­able for purchase. Contact your Lexus
dealer, call the following or push the
“SOS” button in your vehicle for fur­ther subscription details.

• The United States

1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987)

• Canada

1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987)

•Puerto Rico

1-877-539-8777

States, including Hawaii and Alaska,
Puerto Rico and in Canada, and
Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func­tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and
in Canada.

● Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and
Enhanced Road Assistance will not func­tion 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 Telecommunica­tions Act and the device is not TTY com­patible.

■ 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.

■ Safety Connect Services Information

● Phone calls using the vehicles Blue-

®

tooth

technology will not be possible

during Safety Connect.

● Safety Connect is available beginning Fall

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 con­nection availability, and GPS satellite sig­nal reception, which can limit the ability to
reach the response center or receive
emergency service support. Enrollment
and Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement required. A variety of sub­scription terms is available; charges vary
by subscription term selected and loca­tion.

● Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle
Location will function in the United

Safety Connect LED light Indi­cators

When the engine switch <power
switch> is turned to IGNITION ON
mode <ON mode>, the red indicator
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 condi­tions:

 Green indicator light on = Active

service

 Green indicator light flashing =

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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

Safety Connect services

■ 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 emer­gency. If the occupants are unable to
communicate, the agent automatically
treats the call as an emergency, con­tacts 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
can work with local authorities to assist
them in locating and recovering the
vehicle. After filing a police report, call
the Safety Connect response center at
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-

3987) in the United States, 1-877­539-8777 in Puerto Rico or 1-800­265-3987 in Canada, and follow the
prompts for Safety Connect to initiate
this service.

In addition to assisting law enforce­ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle,

Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle
location data may, under certain cir­cumstances, be shared with third par­ties to locate your vehicle. Further
information is available at Lexus.com.

■ Emergency Assistance Button

(“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on the
road, push the “SOS” button to reach
the Safety Connect response center.
The answering agent will determine
your vehicle’s location, assess the
emergency, and dispatch the neces­sary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS” button,
tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.

■ Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds
GPS data to the already included war­ranty-based Lexus roadside service.

Subscribers can press the “SOS” but­ton to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help
with a wide range of needs, such as:
towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a
description of the Roadside Assistance
services and their limitations, please
see the Safety Connect Terms and
Conditions, which are available at
Lexus.com.

Safety information for Safety
Connect

Important! Read this information about
exposure to radio frequency signals
before using Safety Connect;

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The Safety Connect system installed in
your vehicle is a low-power radio trans­mitter and receiver. It receives and also
sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.

In August 1996, the Federal Commu­nications Commission (FCC) adopted
RF exposure guidelines with safety lev­els for mobile wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with the
safety standards previously set by the
following U.S. and international stan­dards bodies.

 ANSI (American National Stan-

dards Institute) C95.1 [1992]

 NCRP (National Council on Radia-

tion Protection and Measurement)
Report 86 [1986]

 ICNIRP (International Commission

on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protec­tion) [1996]

Those standards were based on com­prehensive and periodic evaluations of
the relevant scientific literature. Over
120 scientists, engineers, and physi­cians from universities, and govern­ment health agencies and industries
reviewed the available body of
research to develop the ANSI Stan­dard (C95.1).

The design of Safety Connect com­plies with the FCC guidelines in addi­tion to those standards.

Lexus Enform Remote

*

: If equipped

*

Lexus Enform Remote is a cellular
phone application that lets you view
and remotely control certain
aspects of your vehicle.

For details about the functions and
services of this application, refer to
http://www.lexus.com/enform/

.

Function of the Lexus Enform
Remote is achieved by using DCM
(Data Communication Module).

Subscription

After you sign the Telematics Subscrip­tion Service Agreement, download the
Lexus Enform Remote app from your
cellular phone’s app store, and register
within the app (or enroll and complete
registration at the dealer), you can
begin using these services. (P.54)

A variety of subscription terms are
available. Contact your Lexus dealer,
or call 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800­255-3987) for further subscription
details.

■ Availability of service

Lexus Enform Remote is available in the
contiguous United States, Washington D.C.
and Alaska.

Lexus Enform Remote is not available in
some countries or areas.

■ Lexus Enform Remote Information

● Lexus Enform Remote should only be

used by authorized users.

● Laws in some communities may require

that the vehicle be within view of the user

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when operating Lexus Enform Remote.
In some states, use of Lexus Enform
Remote may violate state or local laws.
Before using Lexus Enform Remote,
check your state and local laws.

● Any malfunction of the Lexus should be

repaired by your Lexus dealer.

● Lexus Enform Remote is designed to

work at temperatures above -22°F (­30°C). This specification is related to the
Lexus Enform Remote operation, but is
dependent on the vehicle’s operating
temperature range which may be differ­ent.

● Content is subject to change without

notice.

● Some features of the Lexus Enform

Remote may not be available on some
models.

● Additional information can be found at

www.lexus.com/enform/

● Availability of functions of the Lexus

Enform service is dependent on network
reception level.

■ Safety information for Lexus Enform

Remote

Refer to the safety information for Safety
Connect: P.57

.

Lexus Enform Service Con-

*

nect

*

: If equipped

Lexus Enform Service Connect
uses DCM (Data Communication
Module) to collect and transmit
vehicle data that allows Lexus to
provide:

 Vehicle Health Report (VHR)

(Safety Recalls, Service Cam­paigns, Current Vehicle Alerts,
Required Maintenance, and Vehi­cle Condition Status)

 Maintenance Notifications
 Vehicle Alert Notifications

For details about this service and
how to register, refer to
http://www.lexus.com/enform/

The Lexus Enform Service Con­nect is achieved by using a DCM
built in the vehicle.

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■ Availability of service

Lexus Enform Service Connect is not avail­able in some countries or areas.

■ Lexus Enform Service Connect Infor-

mation

Availability of functions of the Lexus Enform
Service Connect is dependent on network
reception level.

■ Safety information for Lexus Enform

Service Connect

Refer to the safety information for Safety
Connect: P.57

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1-4. Hybrid system

Hybrid system features (LC500h)

Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conven­tional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your
vehicle, and operate it with care.

The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an electric motor
(traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and
reducing exhaust emissions.

In addition to the conventional system, exclusive control is performed for four
driving conditions (starting off, accelerating, low-speed driving and high­speed cruising) to optimize the drive force and fuel efficiency, allowing for a
more powerful drive and a higher fuel efficiency.

System components

The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.

Gasoline engine
Electric motor (traction motor)

■ When stopped/during start off

*

The gasoline engine stops

when the
vehicle is stopped. During start off, the
electric motor (traction motor) drives
the vehicle. When the accelerator
pedal is only lightly depressed, such as

down a gentle slope, the engine is
stopped

*

and the electric motor (trac-

tion motor) is used.
When the shift position is in N, the

hybrid battery (traction battery) is not
being charged.

when traveling on a level surface or

*

: When the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) requires charging or the engine is
warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will
not automatically stop.

■ During normal driving

The gasoline engine is predominantly
used. The electric motor (traction
motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery) as necessary.

■ When accelerating sharply

When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
added to that of the gasoline engine via
the electric motor (traction motor).

■ When braking (regenerative brak-

ing)

The wheels operate the electric motor
(traction motor) as a power generator,
and the hybrid battery (traction bat­tery) is charged.

■ Regenerative braking

In the following situations, kinetic energy is
converted to electric energy and decelera­tion force can be obtained in conjunction
with the recharging of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).

● The accelerator pedal is released while

driving with the shift position in D or M.

● The brake pedal is depressed while driv-

ing with the shift position in D or M.

■ EV indicator

The EV indicator comes on when the vehi­cle is driven using only the electric motor
(traction motor) or the gasoline engine is
stopped.

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■ Conditions in which the gasoline engine

may not stop

The gasoline engine starts and stops auto­matically. However, it may not stop auto-

matically in the following conditions

● During gasoline engine warm-up

● During hybrid battery (traction battery)

charging

● When the temperature of the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) is high or low

● When the heater is switched on

● When the shift position is in M

*

: Depending on the circumstances, the

gasoline engine may also not stop auto­matically in other situations.

■ Charging the hybrid battery (traction

battery)

As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid
battery (traction battery), the battery does
not need to be charged from an outside
source. However, if the vehicle is left parked
for a long time the hybrid battery (traction
battery) will slowly discharge. For this rea­son, be sure to drive the vehicle at least
once every few months for at least 30 min­utes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid bat­tery (traction battery) becomes fully
discharged and you are unable to start the
hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.

■ Charging the 12-volt battery

P.365

■ After the 12-volt battery has discharged

or when the terminal has been removed
and installed during exchange, etc.

The gasoline engine may not stop even if
the vehicle is being driven by the hybrid bat­tery (traction battery). If this continues for a
few days, contact your Lexus dealer.

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■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a

hybrid vehicle

There may be no engine sound or vibration
even though the vehicle is able to move with
the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For
safety, apply the parking brake and make
sure to shift the shift position to P when
parked.

The following sounds or vibrations may
occur when the hybrid system is operating
and are not a malfunction:

● Motor sounds may be heard from the

engine compartment.

● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid

battery (traction battery) behind the rear
seats when the hybrid system starts or
stops.

● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or

soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid
battery (traction battery), behind the rear
seats, when the hybrid system is started
or stopped.

● Sounds from the hybrid system may be

heard when the trunk lid is open.

● Sounds may be heard from the transmis-

sion when the gasoline engine starts or
stops, when driving at low speeds, or
during idling.

● Engine sounds may be heard when

accelerating sharply.

● Sounds may be heard due to regenera-

tive braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is
released.

● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline

engine starts or stops.

● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from

the air intake vents under the rear seats.

■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and dis-

posal

Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main­tenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do
not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

■ Customization

Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV
indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.395)

Vehicle proximity notification
system

When driving with the gasoline engine
stopped, a sound, which changes in
accordance with the driving speed, will
be played in order to warn people
nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The
sound will stop when the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 22 mph (35
km/h).

■ Vehicle proximity notification system

In the following cases, the vehicle proximity
notification system may be difficult for sur­rounding people to hear.

● In very noisy areas

● In the wind or the rain

Also, as the vehicle proximity notification
system is installed on the front of the vehicle,
it ma y be m ore d iffi cult to he ar from t he re ar
of the vehicle compared to the front.

■ If “Proximity Notification System Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
on the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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D

E

F

G

Hybrid system precautions (LC500h)

Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high voltage system (about
650 V at maximum) as well as contains parts that become extremely hot when
the hybrid system is operating. Obey the warning labels attached to the vehi­cle.

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System components

The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.

Warning label
Power control unit
Electric motor (traction motor)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Service plug

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High voltage cables (orange)
Air conditioning compressor

■ Running out of fuel

When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the
hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to
make the low fuel level warning light
(P.343) go off. If there is only a small
amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not
be able to start. (The standard amount of

fuel is about 3.3 gal. [12.6 L, 2.8 Imp.gal.],
when the vehicle is on a level surface. This
value may vary when the vehicle is on a
slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is
inclined.)

■ Electromagnetic waves

● High voltage parts and cables on hybrid

vehicles incorporate electromagnetic

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shielding, and therefore emit approxi­mately the same amount of electromag­netic waves as conventional gasoline
powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances.

● Your vehicle may cause sound interfer-

ence in some third party-produced radio
parts.

■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)

The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a
limited service life. The lifespan of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) can
change in accordance with driving style and
driving conditions.

■ Starting the hybrid system in an

extremely cold environment

When the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is extremely cold (below approximately ­22°F [-30°C]) under the influence of the
outside temperature, it may not be possible
to start the hybrid system. In this case, try to
start the hybrid system again after the tem­perature of the hybrid battery increases due
to the outside temperature increase etc.

● Never try to open the service plug

access hole located behind the rear
seats. The service plug is used only
when the vehicle is serviced and is
subject to high voltage.

■ Road accident cautions

Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of death or serious injury:

● Stop the vehicle in a safe place to pre-

vent subsequent accidents. While
depressing the brake pedal, apply the
parking brake and shift the shift posi­tion to P to stop the hybrid system.
Then, slowly release the brake pedal.

● Do not touch the high voltage parts,

cables and connectors.

■ High voltage precautions

This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC
systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC
and AC high voltage is very dangerous
and can cause severe burns and electric
shock that may result in death or serious
injury.

● Never touch, disassemble, remove or

replace the high voltage parts, cables
or their connectors.

● The hybrid system will become hot

after starting as the system uses high
voltage. Be careful of both the high
voltage and the high temperature, and
always obey the warning labels
attached to the vehicle.

● If electric wires are exposed inside or

outside your vehicle, an electric shock
may occur. Never touch exposed elec­tric wires.

● Do not touch the battery if liquid is

leaking from or adhering to it.
If electrolyte (carbonic-based organic
electrolyte) from the hybrid battery
(traction battery) comes into contact
with the eyes or skin, it could cause
blindness or skin wounds. In the
unlikely event that it comes into con­tact with the eyes or skin, wash it off
immediately with a large amount of
water, and seek immediate medical
attention.

WARNING

● If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid

battery (traction battery), do not
approach the vehicle.
Even in the unlikely event that the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
damaged, the internal construction of
the battery will prevent a large amount
of electrolyte from leaking out. How­ever, any electrolyte that does leak out
will give off a vapor. This vapor is an
irritant to skin and eyes and could
cause acute poisoning if inhaled.

● Do not bring burning or high-tem-

perature items close to the electrolyte.
The electrolyte may ignite and cause a
fire.

● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle,

leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not
meant for electric fires. Using even a
small amount of water may be danger­ous.

● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do

so with rear wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric
motor (traction motor) are on the
ground when towing, the motor may
continue to generate electricity. This
may cause a fire. (P.333)

● Carefully inspect the ground under the

vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel sys­tem may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.

■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)

● Your vehicle contains a sealed lithium-

ion battery

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● Never resell, hand over or modify the

hybrid battery. To prevent accidents,
hybrid batteries that have been
removed from a disposed vehicle are
collected through Lexus dealer. Do not
dispose of the battery yourself.
Unless the battery is properly col­lected, the following may occur, result­ing in death or serious injury:

• The hybrid battery may be illegally dis­posed of or dumped, and it is hazard­ous to the environment or someone
may touch a high voltage part, result­ing in an electric shock.

• The hybrid battery is intended to be
used exclusively with your hybrid vehi­cle. If the hybrid battery is used outside
of your vehicle or modified in any way,
accidents such as electric shock, heat
generation, smoke generation, an
explosion and electrolyte leakage may
occur.

When reselling or handing over your
vehicle, the possibility of an accident is
extremely high because the person
receiving the vehicle may not be aware
of these dangers.

● If your vehicle is disposed of without

the hybrid battery having been
removed, there is a danger of serious
electric shock if high voltage parts,
cables and their connectors are
touched. In the event that your vehicle
must be disposed of, the hybrid battery
must be disposed of by your Lexus
dealer or a qualified service shop. If
the hybrid battery is not disposed of
properly, it may cause electric shock
that can result in death or serious
injury.

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NOTICE

NOTICE

■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Do not carry large amounts of water
such as water cooler bottles in the vehi­cle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery
(traction battery), the battery may be
damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.

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Hybrid battery (traction bat­tery) air intake vents

● When dust etc. has accumulated in the

air intake vent, periodically clean it
with a vacuum cleaner to prevent the
vent from clogging.

● Filters are installed to the air intake

vent. When the filters remain notice­ably dirty even after cleaning the air
intake vent, filter cleaning or replace­ment is recommended. When clean­ing or replacing the filters, contact
your Lexus dealer.
Refer to P.283 for details on how to
clean the filters.

There are air intake vents under the
rear seats for the purpose of cooling
the hybrid battery (traction battery). If
the vents become blocked, the hybrid
battery input and output may be
restricted, leading to a reduction in
hybrid battery (traction battery) out­put.

■ Hybrid battery (traction battery) air

intake vents

● Make sure not to block the air intake

vent with anything, such as a seat
cover, plastic cover, or luggage. If the
vents become blocked, the hybrid bat­tery (traction battery) input and output
may be restricted, leading to a reduc­tion in hybrid battery (traction battery)
output and a malfunction.

● Do not get water or foreign materials

in the air intake vents as this may cause
a short circuit and damage the hybrid
battery (traction battery).

Emergency shut off system

When a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks the
high voltage current and stops the fuel
pump to minimize the risk of electrocu­tion and fuel leakage. If the emergency
shut off system activates, your vehicle
will not restart. To restart the hybrid
system, contact your Lexus dealer.

Hybrid warning message

A message is automatically displayed
when a malfunction occurs in the
hybrid system or an improper opera­tion is attempted.

If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.

■ If a warning light comes on, a warning

message is displayed, or the 12-volt bat­tery is disconnected

The hybrid system may not start. In this
case, try to start the system again. If the
“READY” indicator does not come on, con­tact your Lexus dealer.

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1-5.Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system
<Immobilizer system>

1-5. Theft deterrent system

the engine switch <power switch> has
been turned to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode <ON mode> to

The vehicle’s keys have built-in tran­sponder chips that prevent the

indicate that the system has been can­celed.

engine <hybrid system> from start­ing if a key has not been previously
registered in the vehicle’s on-board
computer.

Never leave the keys inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

This system is designed to help pre­vent vehicle theft but does not guar­antee absolute security against all
vehicle thefts.

Operating the system

The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch <power switch> has been
turned off to indicate that the system is
operating.

The indicator light stops flashing after

■ Certifications for the engine immobilizer system <immobilizer system>

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico

■ System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type
engine immobilizer system <immobilizer
system>.

■ Conditions that may cause the system to

malfunction

● If the grip portion of the key is in contact

with a metallic object

● If the key is in close proximity to or touch-

ing a key registered to the security sys­tem (key with a built-in transponder chip)
of another vehicle

 For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTICE

■ To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If
modified or removed, the proper opera­tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Alarm

The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow­ing situations when the alarm is set:

 A locked door or trunk is

unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry func­tion, wireless remote control or
mechanical key. (The doors will
lock again automatically.)

 The hood is opened.

Setting/canceling/stopping the
alarm 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.

■ 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 <power

switch> to ACCESSORY or IGNI­TION ON mode <ON mode>, or
start the engine <hybrid system>.
(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.

■ 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.

● The 12-volt battery is recharged or

replaced when the vehicle is locked.
(P.365)

■ Alarm-operated door lock

NOTICE

In the following cases, depending on the sit­uation, the door may automatically lock to
prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

● When a person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door and the alarm is acti­vated.

● While the alarm is activated, a person

remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

● When recharging or replacing the 12-volt

battery

■ To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If
modified or removed, the proper opera­tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

1-5. Theft deterrent system

Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)

These labels are attached to the
vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by
facilitating the tracing and recov­ery of parts from stolen vehicles.
Do not remove under penalty of
law.

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Vehicle status information

and indicators

2-1. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indicators. 74

Gauges and meters ....................80

Multi-information display.......... 84

Head-up display ............................ 91

Energy monitor/consumption

screen ............................................ 96

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2-1.Instrument cluster

2-1. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.

Instrument cluster

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.

 LC500

 LC500h

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target
region.

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Warning lights

Warning lights inform the driver of mal­functions in the indicated vehicle sys­tems.

Brake system warning light*1

(U.S.A.)

(red)

(Canada)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(red)

(yellow)

(orange)

(P.339)

Brake system warning light*1
(P.339)

Charging system warning

*2

(P.339)

light
Low engine oil pressure

*2

warning light

(P.339)

Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(P.340)

Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(P.340)

*1

SRS warning light
(P.340)

ABS warning light*1
(P.340)

ABS warning light*1
(P.340)

Electric power steering sys-

*1

tem warning light

(P.340)

Electric power steering sys-

*1

tem warning light

PCS warning light

(P.340)

*1, 3

(P.341)

LKA indicator*2 (P.341)

Slip indicator*1 (P.341)
Brake Override System

warning light
(P.342)/Drive-Start Con-

*2

trol warning light

(P.342)

Brake hold operated indica-

*1, 3

(P.342)

tor

Parking brake indicator*3

(U.S.A.)

(P.342)

Parking brake indicator*3

(Canada)

(P.342)

Brake system warning light*1
(P.343)

(yellow)

Low fuel level warning light
(P.343)

Driver’s and front passen­ger’s seat belt reminder light
(P.343)
Rear passengers’ seat belt

*4

reminder lights
Master warning light

(P.344)

*1

(P.344)
Tire pressure warning light

(P.344)
High coolant temperature

*2

warning light

(P.344)

Hybrid system overheat

*2

(if equipped)

warning light

*1

: These lights turn on when the engine

(P.345)

switch <power switch> is turned to
IGNITION ON mode <ON mode> to
indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the
engine <hybrid system> is started, or

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*1, 3

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WARNING

2-1. Instrument cluster

after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi­cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

*2

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

*3

: The light flashes to indicate a malfunc-

tion.

*4

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

■ If a safety system warning light does

not come on

Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine <hybrid sys­tem>, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an
accident, which could result in death or
serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.

Indicators

The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.

■ Operation indicators

Turn signal indicator
(P.169)

Headlight indicator (P.175)

(U.S.A.)

Tail light indicator (P.175)

(Canada)

Headlight high beam indica­tor (P.177)

Automatic High Beam indica-

*1

(P.178)

tor

(white)

(green)

(orange)

(if equipped)

Cruise control indicator*2
(P.206)
Dynamic radar cruise control

*2

indicator

(P.206)

Cruise control “SET” indica-

*2

(P.206)

tor

LKA indicator*2 (P.199)

LKA indicator*2 (P.199)

LKA indicator

*2, 3

(P.199)

Intuitive parking assist indica­tor (P.217)

*1, 3

Slip indicator

VSC OFF indicator

(P.236)

*1

(P.236)

*1, 4

PCS warning light
(P.194)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror indi-

*5, 6

cators

(P.223)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
indicator (P.223)

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) indicator (P.223)

Brake hold standby indica-

*1

(P.173)

tor
Brake hold operated indica-

*1

(P.173)

tor
Security indicator

*7

(P.68,

70)
Smart access system with

push-button start indicator

*2

(P.148, 151)

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(if equipped)

(if equipped)

(if equipped)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(if equipped)

“READY” indicator (P.151)

Low outside temperature

*2, 8

indicator

(P.80)

Eco Driving Indicator Light*1
(P.78)

EV indicator (P.61)

Parking brake indicator
(P.170)

Parking brake indicator
(P.170)

Snow mode indicator
(P.161, 167)

EV drive mode indicator
(P.155)

*2

“Normal” indicator
(P.216)

*2

“Eco” indicator

“Sport S” indicator

(P.216)

*2

(P.216)

*2

“Sport S+” indicator
(P.216)

“Comfort” indicator

*2

(P.216)

*2

“Custom” indicator
(P.216)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF”

*7

(U.S.A.)

indicator

(P.38)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF”

*7

(Canada)

*1

: These lights turn on when the engine

indicator

(P.38)

switch <power switch> is turned to
IGNITION ON mode <ON mode> to
indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the
engine <hybrid system> is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi­cle 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 illu­minate in the following situations:
When the engine switch <power switch>
is tu rned to IG NITI ON ON mode <ON
mode> while the BSM main switch is
turned on.
When the BSM main switch is turned
on while the engine switch <power
switch> is in IGNITION ON mode
<ON mode>.
If the system is functioning correctly, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indica­tors will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indi­cators do not illuminate or do not turn
off, there may be a malfunction in the
system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.

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A

B

C

D

A

B

C

*6

: This light illuminates on the outside rear

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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)

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 switch 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)

Eco Driving Indicator Light

During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv­ing), 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.84)

Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display

Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur­rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera­tion.

When the driving mode is Normal mode or
Comfort mode, switch the display to the
side position. (P.83)

Eco driving ratio based on acceleration

The part that exceeds the Zone of Eco driv-

Charge area

Shows regeneration

*

status. Regenerated
energy will be used to charge the hybrid
battery (traction battery).

Hybrid Eco area

Shows that gasoline engine 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
Eco-friendly manner.

By keeping the indicator needle within Eco
area, more Eco-friendly driving can be

achieved.

D

A

B

Power area

Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during 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 cre­ated 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)

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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 cre­ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.

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A

B

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Gauges and meters

When the main meter is in the side position, some of the meter displays and the
gauge layout will be changed.

Meter display

 LC500

 LC500h

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.

Engine oil temperature gauge/Eco Driving Indicator (LC500)

Displays the engine oil temperature or Eco Driving Indicator (P.78)

Outside temperature

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C

D

E

F

G

H

I

JKL

B

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C)
or lower

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Speedometer
Shift position/shift range/gear position (P.157, 163)
Shift position indicator (P.159, 165)
Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.268)

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature
If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator enters the red zone, a buzzer sounds
and the high coolant temperature warning light comes on

Odometer and trip meter display

Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven

Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset
Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances independently

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Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P.84)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.348)

Motor power display/Hybrid System Indicator (LC500h)

Displays the motor power display (P.79) or Hybrid System Indicator (P.78)

■ Rev indicator

When the engine speed reaches a set
speed or the red zone, a ring-shaped
indicator will be displayed on the

when the engine speed reaches the
red zone. This setting can be enabled
on the multi-information display.

(P.89)
tachometer.
The indicators will be displayed in
amber ( ) when the engine speed

A

reaches a set speed, and in red ( )

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■ Rev peak

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When the engine speed reaches or
exceeds the following, an afterimage of
the tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi­mately 1 second.

LC500: 3600 r/min
LC500h: 4000 r/min

■ Instrument panel brightness adjustment

The brightness of the instrument panel

lights is automatically adjusted based on the

light sensor detecting how bright the sur-

roundings are.

■ Outside temperature display

● In the following situations, the correct

outside temperature may not be dis­played, 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.

■ The meters and display illuminate when

The engine switch <power switch> is in
IGNITION ON mode <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 tem­perature.
Before driving under extremely high load
conditions, make sure to sufficiently warm
up the engine.

■ Pop-up display

● In some situations, such 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.88)

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■ Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the
display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.

■ Customization

The meter display can be customized on
the multi-information display. (P.395)

■ To prevent damage to the engine and

its components

● Do not let the indicator of the tachom-

eter enter the red zone, as it rep­resents the engine speed range which
exceeds the maximum safe engine
speed.

● In the following situations, the engine

may be overheating. In this case,
immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. (P.368, 370)

• The engine coolant temperature
gauge is in the red zone (H).

• LC500: The engine oil temperature
gauge is in the red zone (H).

Changing the Instrument panel
light brightness

The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.

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1 Darker
2 Brighter

■ Instrument panel brightness adjustment

The instrument panel brightness levels
when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted individually. However, when the
surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.),
turning on the tail lights will not change the
instrument panel brightness.

Changing between the odome­ter and trip meter

The odometer and trip meter displays
can be switched. When the trip meter
is displayed, pressing and holding the
button will reset the trip meter.

Changing the display

The display can be switched between
the center and side positions.

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Multi-information display

Display and menu icons

■ Display

 When the main meter is in the cen-

ter 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.
(P.86)

 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.

■ Menu icons

Drive information

Navigation system-linked dis­play

Audio system-linked display

Driving assist system informa­tion

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WARNING

A

B

C

D

85

Warning message display

Settings display

■ Opening image display

When the engine switch <power switch> is
in ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION ON
mode <ON mode>, the opening image is
displayed on the multi-information display.
While the opening image is being dis­played, the meter display cannot be
changed even if the drive mode is changed.
When the start-up display is finished, the
meter display for the currently selected
mode will be displayed.

■ When disconnecting and reconnecting

12-volt battery terminals

Record of the maximum G-forces will be
reset.

■ Liquid crystal display

P.83

■ The information display at low tem-

peratures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor­mation display. At extremely low tem­peratures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak­ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.

Changing the meter display

The multi-information display is oper­ated using the meter control switches.

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■ Caution for use while driving

● When operating the multi-information

display while driving, pay extra atten­tion to the safety of the area around the
vehicle.

● Do not look continuously at the multi-

information display while driving as
you may fail to see pedestrians, objects
on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.

/ : 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/receiving and history
display
Linked with the hands-free system,
sending or receiving call is dis­played. For details regarding the

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hands-free system, refer to “NAVI­GATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

Drive information

■ Content of drive information

Select to display various drive data.
Up to 2 of the following items can be

selected.
Items displayed can be switched by
pressing or of the meter con­trol switches to select and pressing

or .

 Current fuel consumption

Displays the current rate of fuel consump­tion

 Average fuel economy (after

*2

reset

/after start/after refuel)

Displays the average fuel consumption
since the function was reset, the engine
<hybrid system> was started, and the vehi­cle was refueled, respectively

Use the displayed average fuel consump­tion as a reference.

 Average speed (after reset*2/after

*1

start)

Displays the average vehicle speed since
the function was reset and the engine
<hybrid system> was started, respectively

 Elapsed time (after reset*2/after

*1

start)

Displays the elapsed time since the func­tion was reset and the engine <hybrid sys­tem> was started, respectively

 Distance (range/after start)

*1

*1

*1

Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining and the distance driven after the
engine <hybrid system> was started
respectively.

• This distance is computed based on your
average fuel consumption. As a result,
the actual distance that can be driven
may differ from that displayed.

• When only a small amount of fuel is
added to the tank, the display may not be
updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch
<power switch> off. If the vehicle is refu­eled without turning the engine switch
<power switch> off, the display may not
be updated.

*1

: Displayed when the item is set in “Drive

Info 1” and “Drive Info 2”.

*2

: The function can be reset by pressing

“OK” of the meter control switches for
longer than 1 second when the item to
reset is displayed.
If there is more than one item that can
be reset, the item selection screen will
appear.

■ Eco Driving Indicator/engine oil

temperature gauge (LC500)

P.78, 80

■ Hybrid System Indicator/motor

power display (LC500h)

P.78

■ Energy monitor (LC500h)

P.96

■ Tire pressure

P.307

■ Gear positions

Displays the current shift range or gear
position when the shift position is in D

or M.

A

B

A

B

C

A

B

■ Units

The units of measure used can be
changed while driving.

Unlike the units setting performed on the
settings display, the units setting per­formed on the drive information menu can
be changed while driving.

■ G-force

Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi­cle

 Reading the display

• Normal display
Displays the following on the multi-infor-

mation display

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Acceleration G-force on the vehicle

Record of the maximum G-forces

Value of the maximum G-force since
display reset (analyzed value of
front/rear and left/right G-forces)

This display is intended for use as a guide­line. Depending on factors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.

Main meter:

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Acceleration G-force on the vehicle

Current G-force value (analyzed value
of front/rear and left/right G-forces)

• Advanced display
Displays the following on the main meter

and multi-information display
Multi-information display:

G-force direction

Current G-force value (analyzed value
of front/rear and left/right G-forces)

This display is intended for use as a guide­line. Depending on factors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.

 Switching the display

To switch to advanced display, press “OK”.

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To return to normal display, press “OK”.

 Resetting the record of maximum

G-forces

With the record of maximum G-forces dis­played, press and hold “OK” to reset the
display.

 Peak hold function (advanced dis-

play only)

If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are
generated, the G-force value displayed on
the main meter will turn yellow and be held
for 3 seconds.

■ Rear wing position (if equipped)

Displays the raised/retracted state of
the active rear wing

■ LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) vehicle

sway warning

P.200

■ Display off

A blank screen is displayed

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.

Warning message display

Select to display warning messages
and measures to be taken if a malfunc­tion is detected. (P.348)

Settings display

Select to change the meter display set­tings.

■ Language

Select to change the language on the
display.

■ Units

Select to change the unit of measure
for fuel consumption.

■ Eco Driving Indicator Light

(LC500)

Select to activate/deactivate the Eco
Driving Indicator Light.

■ EV indicator (LC500h)

Select to activate/deactivate the EV
indicator.

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NOTICE

89

■ Drive information 1/Drive infor-

mation 2

Select to select up to 2 items that will
be displayed on the “Drive Info 1”
screen and “Drive Info 2” screen
respectively. (P.86)

■ Pop-up display

Select to set the following pop-up dis­plays, which may appear in some situa­tions, on/off.

• Route guidance display of the navi­gation system-linked system

• Making call display of the hands­free phone system

• Audio system operation display

• Voice recognition display

• Instrument panel brightness adjust­ment display

■ Ring position memory

Select to change the meter ring posi­tion when the engine <hybrid system> is
started.

The position before the engine <hybrid
system> is stopped or the center posi­tion can be selected.

■ Accent color

Select to change the accent color on
the screen, such as the cursor color.

■ Rev indicator

Select to set the rev indicator on/off.

■ Clock

Select to switch between 12-hour dis­play and 24-hour display.

■ Initialization

Select to reset the meter display set­tings.

■ Suspension of the settings display

In the following situations, operation of the
settings display will be temporarily sus­pended.

● When a warning message appears on the

multi-information display

● When the vehicle begins to move

■ Customization

The settings can be changed on of the
multi-information display.

● Settings of the driving assist systems

(P.395)

● Vehicle settings (P.92, 287, 310, 312,

395)

■ Cautions during setting up the dis-

play

As the engine <hybrid system> needs to
be running <operating> during setting up
the display, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate ventila­tion. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases including harmful carbon
monoxide (CO) may collect and enter
the vehicle. This may lead to death or a
serious health hazard.

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When set to on, proceed to select the
engine speed at which the rev indicator
will be displayed.

■ Rev peak

Select to set the rev peak on/off.

■ While setting up the display

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,
ensure that the engine is running <hybrid
system is operating> while setting up the
display features.

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Suggestion function

Displays suggestions to the driver in
the following situations. For some sug­gestions, a response to a displayed
suggestion can be selected. To select a
response, use the meter control
switches.

■ Suggestion to turn on the head-

lights

If the headlight switch is in other than

or position, and the vehicle

speed is 3 mph (5 km/h) or higher for
a certain amount of time when the sur­roundings are dark, a suggestion mes­sage will be displayed.

■ Suggestion to turn off the head-

lights

If the headlights are left on for a certain
amount of time after the engine switch
<power switch> has been turned off, a
suggestion message will be displayed
asking if you wish to turn the headlights
off.

■ Customization

The suggestion function can be turned
on/off. (Customizable features: P.395)

When the headlight switch is in the
“AUTO” position: To turn the headlights
off, select “Yes”.

If a front door is opened after the engine
switch <power switch> is turned off, this
suggestion message will not be displayed.

■ Suggestion to unlock the power

windows

If it is attempt to close the passenger’s
side window using the power window
switch on the driver’s door, a sugges­tion message will be displayed.

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A

B

CDE

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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

range/gear position, or the operational sta­tus of the following systems:

• Pre-collision warning (Pre-Collision Sys­tem) (P.192)

• Dynamic radar cruise control with full­speed range (P.206)

• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (P.199)

• Intuitive parking assist (P.217)

Displayed content is the same as that dis­played on the multi-information display. For
details, refer to the explanations of each
system.

Vehicle speed display
Information display area (P.93)

Displays the following items:

• Warning/message

•/ icon (P.93)

• Audio system operation status

• Dynamic radar cruise control with full­speed range status (P.206)

• Hands-free system status (P.93)

• Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer
(P.94) (LC500)

• Hybrid System Indicator/motor power
display/tachometer (P.95) (LC500h)

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Navigation system-linked display
area

Displays the following items, which are
linked to the navigation system:

• Speed limit

•Street name

• Route guidance to destination

•Compass

Driving assist system status display
area

Displays the current shift position, and shift

HUD (Head-up display) switch

Using the head-up display

■ Enabling/Disabling the head-up

display

Pressing the switch turns the head-up
display on/off.

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■ Changing settings of the head-up

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display

Select on the multi-information dis­play (P.84) to change the following
settings:

 Display brightness/position

Select to adjust the brightness and position
of the head-up display.

 Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer

(LC500)

Select to display Eco Driving Indicator,
tachometer or no content.

 Hybrid System Indicator/motor

power display/tachometer
(LC500h)

Select to display Hybrid System Indicator,
tachometer or no content.

Motor power display can be displayed
when Hybrid System Indicator is selected
while the driving mode (
than the Eco drive mode.

P.216) is other

 Display content

Select to enable/disable the following
items:

• Route guidance to destination

• Driving assist system status

•Compass

• Audio system operation status

 Display angle

Select to adjust the angle of the head-up
display.

■ Head-up display

● The head-up display may seem dark and

hard to see when viewed through sun­glasses, especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up dis­play or remove your sunglasses.

● When the head-up display is turned off, it

will remain off even if the engine switch
<power switch> is turned to ACCES­SORY mode or IGNITION ON mode
<ON mode> after the engine switch
<power switch> has been turned off.

● The startup image will be displayed on

the head-up display after the engine
switch <power switch> has been turned to
IGNITION ON mode <ON mode> while
the head-up display switch is set to on.

■ Display brightness

The brightness of the head-up display can
be adjusted on of the multi-information

display. Also, it is automatically adjusted
according to the ambient brightness.

■ Head-up display automatic position

adjustment

If the display position is recorded into mem­ory, the head-up display will be automati­cally adjusted to the desired position.
(P.124)

■ When the 12-volt battery is discon-

nected

The customize settings of the head-up dis­play will be reset.

■ Customization

Settings (e.g. display) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.395)

WARNING

■ Before using the head-up display

NOTICE

● Check that the position and brightness

of the head-up display image does not
interfere with safe driving. Incorrect
adjustment of the image’s position or
brightness may obstruct the driver’s
view and lead to an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury.

● Do not continuously look at the head-

up display while driving as you may fail
to see pedestrians, objects on the
road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.

■ Caution for changing settings of the

head-up display

As the engine needs to be running
<hybrid system needs to be operating>
while changing the settings of the head­up display, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate ventila­tion. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases including harmful carbon
monoxide (CO) may collect and enter
the vehicle. This may lead to death or a
serious health hazard.

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● Do not touch the inside of the head-up

display projector or thrust sharp edges
or the like into the projector.
Doing so could cause mechanical mal­functions.

■ When changing the settings of the

head-up display

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that
the engine is running while changing the
settings of the head-up display.

Information display area

Displays the following items in the
appropriate situation:

■ Warning/message

Displays the following warning/mes­sages:

• Master warning message

• Notification message (Dynamic

radar cruise control with full-speed
range)

• Other messages

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■ To prevent damage to components

● Do not place any drinks near the head-

up display projector. If the projector
gets wet, electrical malfunctions may
result.

● Do not place anything on or put stick-

ers onto the head-up display projector.
Doing so could interrupt head-up dis­play indications.

■ / icons

Displays the following multi-informa­tion display linked icons:

: Master warning icon

Displayed when a warning message is dis­played on the multi-information display.
(P.348)

: Information icon

Displayed when a suggestion/advice pop­up display is displayed on the multi-infor­mation display. (P.90)

■ Hands-free system status

Displayed when the hands-free system
is operated.

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A

B

C

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■ Audio system operation status

Displayed when the audio system is
operated.

■ Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer

(LC500)

Displays either of Eco Driving Indica­tor or the tachometer.

■ Hybrid System Indicator/motor

power display/tachometer
(LC500h)

Displays either of Hybrid System Indi­cator or the tachometer.

Motor power display can be displayed
when Hybrid System Indicator is
selected while the driving mode
(P.216) is other than the Eco drive
mode.

Navigation system-linked dis­play area

gested direction of travel.

■ Compass

Displays the direction of travel.

■ Street name display

Only street names which are included in the
map data will be displayed.

Eco Driving Indicator/tachome­ter (LC500)

■ Eco Driving Indicator

Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display

Displays the following items which are
linked to the navigation system:

■ Speed limit

Displays the speed limit on the current
road.

■ Street name

When the navigation system is per­forming route guidance, the name of
the next street will be displayed on the
top of the display area.

■ Route guidance to destination

Displayed when the navigation system
is performing route guidance. When
approaching an intersection, an arrow
will be displayed to indicate the sug-

Eco driving ratio based on acceler­ation

Zone of Eco driving

Displayed content is the same as that dis­played on the multi-information display
(Eco Driving Indicator). For details, refer to
P.78.

■ Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolu­tions per minute.

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A

B

C

D

A

B

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Hybrid System Indicator/motor
power display/tachometer
(LC500h)

■ Hybrid System Indicator

Charge area
Hybrid Eco area
Eco area
Power area

Displayed content is the same as that dis­played on the meter (Hybrid System Indi­cator). For details, refer to P.78.

■ Motor power display

while the driving mode (P.216) is other
than the Eco drive mode.

■ Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolu­tions per minute.

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Charge area
Power area

Displayed content is the same as that dis­played on the meter (Motor power dis­play). For details, refer to P.79.

Motor power display can be displayed
when Hybrid System Indicator is selected

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A

B

C

D

E

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Energy monitor*/consump­tion screen

*

:If equipped

You can view the status of your
hybrid system (LC500h) and fuel
consumption information on the
multi-information display and Cen­ter Display.

The energy monitor or consump­tion screen can be displayed on the
side display.

System components

Multi-information display
Center Display
Meter control switches
“MENU” button
Touchpad

Energy monitor (LC500h)

 Center Display

Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, and then select on the menu
screen.

If the “Trip Information” or “History” screen is displayed, select “Energy”.

 Multi-information display

Press or of the meter control switches and select , and then press or

to select the energy monitor display.

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When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor (traction motor)

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Center Display

When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric motor (traction
motor)

Center Display

When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine
Center Display

Multi-information display

Multi-information display

Multi-information display

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A

B

When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)

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Center Display

When there is no energy flow
Center Display

Multi-information display

Multi-information display

These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Low

status

High

 Center Display

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A

B

ABC

D

E

F

G

A

B

CDE

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 Multi-information display

Low
High

These images are examples only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.

Consumption

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select on the

screen, and then select “Trip Informa­tion” or “History”.

minutes (LC500h)

One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up to 5
symbols are shown.

Average vehicle speed since the
engine <hybrid system> was started.

Elapsed time since the engine
<hybrid system> was started.

Cruising range

Average fuel consumption for the past 15
minutes is divided by color into past aver­ages and averages attained since the
engine switch <power switch> was last
turned to IGNITION ON mode <ON
mode>. Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.

The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.

■ History

If a screen other than “History” is dis­played, select “History”.

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■ Trip information

If a screen other than “Trip Information”
is displayed, select “Trip Information”.

Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15

minutes
Current fuel consumption
Regenerated energy in the past 15

Best recorded fuel consumption
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel consump-

tion data

The average fuel consumption history is
divided by color into past averages and the
average fuel consumption since the last

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updated. Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.

The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.

■ Updating the history data

Update the latest fuel consumption by
selecting “Clip” to measure the current fuel
consumption again.

■ Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be deleted
by selecting “Clear”.

■ Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.

This distance is computed based on your
average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.

Using the side display

Display the vehicle information on the
side display (P.248), and then select

or to display the desired

screen.

■ Trip information (type A)

Displays the average fuel consumption
and regenerated energy for the past 10
minutes in 1 minute intervals
(LC500h), as well as the cruising
range.

The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.

Use the displayed average fuel consump­tion as a reference.

■ Trip information (type B)

Displays the cruising range, latest fuel
consumption and the amount of time
elapsed since the engine <hybrid sys­tem> was started.

The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.

Use the displayed average fuel consump­tion as a reference.

■ History

Displays the average fuel consumption,
last average fuel consumption and
highest fuel consumption.

The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.

Use the displayed average fuel consump­tion as a reference.