Lexus LC 500h Owner's Manual

Pictorial index

For safety and security

Vehicle status information and indicators

Before driving

Driving

Interior features

Maintenance and care

When trouble arises

Vehicle specifications

For owners

Index

Search by illustration

	Make sure to read through them	1
	(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
	Reading driving-related information	2
	(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)

	Opening and closing the doors and windows,
	adjustment before driving	3
	(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
	Operations and advice which are necessary for driving	4
	(Main topics: Starting engine <hybrid system>, refueling)
	Usage of the interior features	5
	(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
	Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures	6
	(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
	What to do in case of malfunction and emergency	7
	(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
	Vehicle specifications, customizable features	8
	(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
	Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
	SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian	9
	owners
	Search by symptom
	Search alphabetically

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For your information ......................................			6
Reading this manual....................................			10
How to search .................................................			11
Pictorial index .................................................			12
1	For safety and security
1-1.		For safe use
		Before driving....................................	22
		For safety drive..................................	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.		Hybrid system
		Hybrid system features (LC500h)
		..............................................................	54
		Hybrid system precautions
		(LC500h).......................................	57
1-4.		Theft deterrent system
		Engine immobilizer system <Immo-
		bilizer system> ................................	62
		Alarm....................................................	64
		Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) 65
2		Vehicle status information and
		indicators
2-1.		Instrument cluster
		Warning lights and indicators....	68
		Gauges and meters ........................	74
		Multi-information display.............	78
		Head-up display ..............................	84

		Energy monitor/consumption
		screen ...............................................	89
3	Before driving
3-1.		Key information
		Keys .......................................................	96
3-2.		Opening, closing and locking the
		doors and trunk
		Doors ....................................................	99
		Trunk ..................................................	103
		Smart access system with push-but-
		ton start ..........................................	106
3-3.		Adjusting the seats
		Front seats..........................................	114
		Driving position memory.............	116
		Head restraints ................................	119
3-4.		Adjusting the steering wheel and
		mirrors
		Steering wheel .................................	121
		Inside rear view mirror ................	122
		Outside rear view mirrors..........	123
3-5.		Opening and closing the windows
		Power windows ..............................	125
4	Driving
4-1.		Before driving
		Driving the vehicle........................	130
		Cargo and luggage......................	136
		Vehicle load limits.........................	138
		Trailer towing..................................	139
		Dinghy towing ................................	139
4-2.		Driving procedures
		Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)
		...........................................................	140

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Power (ignition) switch (LC500h)

		............................................................	143
		EV drive mode (LC500h)........	147
		Automatic transmission (LC500)
		............................................................	149
		Hybrid transmission (LC500h)
		............................................................	155
		Turn signal lever..............................	161
		Parking brake .................................	162
		Brake Hold.......................................	165
4-3.		Operating the lights and wipers
		Headlight switch............................	167
		Automatic High Beam ................	170
		Windshield wipers and washer172
4-4.		Refueling
		Opening the fuel tank cap.........	176
4-5.		Using the driving support systems
		Lexus Safety System+ .................	178
		PCS (Pre-Collision System).....	184
		LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......	191
		Dynamic radar cruise control with
		full-speed range..........................	198
		Driving mode select switch......	208
		Intuitive parking assist ................	209
		BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........	215
		Active rear wing ...........................	224
		Driving assist systems.................	226
4-6.		Driving tips
		Hybrid vehicle driving tips
		(LC500h).....................................	231
		Winter driving tips .......................	233
5	Interior features
5-1.		Remote Touch
		Remote Touch...............................	236

5-2.	Lexus Climate Concierge
	Lexus Climate Concierge........	240
5-3.	Using the air conditioning system
	Automatic air conditioning system
	...........................................................	242
	Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
	ers/seat ventilators...................	249
5-4.	Using the interior lights
	Interior lights list ............................	252
5-5.	Using the storage features
	List of storage features ..............	254
	Trunk features ...............................	256
5-6.	Using the other interior features
	Other interior features ..............	258
	Garage door opener .................	260
	Lexus Enform Safety Connect266
	Lexus Enform Remote...............	270
	Lexus Enform Service Connect
	............................................................	271
6 Maintenance and care
6-1.	Maintenance and care
	Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
	cle exterior....................................	274
	Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
	cle interior.....................................	277
6-2.	Maintenance
	Maintenance requirements.....	282
	General maintenance................	283
	Emission inspection and mainte-
	nance (I/M) programs............	286
6-3.	Do-it-yourself maintenance
	Do-it-yourself service precautions
	..........................................................	287
	Hood .................................................	289

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Positioning a floor jack...............	289
Engine compartment...................	291
12-volt battery................................	298
Tires ....................................................	301
Replacing the tire.........................	309
Tire inflation pressure..................	313
Wheels...............................................	315
Air conditioning filter...................	316
Electronic key battery .................	318
Checking and replacing fuses. 319
Headlight aim.................................	323
Light bulbs.......................................	324

7 When trouble arises

7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.....................	326
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.............................	326

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed
...........................................................	328
If you think something is wrong
...........................................................	332
Fuel pump shut off system
(LC500).......................................	333
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds.....................	334
If a warning message is displayed
...........................................................	344
If you have a flat tire.....................	350
If the engine will not start (LC500)
............................................................	351
If the hybrid system will not start
(LC500h)....................................	352
If you lose your keys....................	354

		If the fuel filler door cannot be
		opened ..........................................	354
		If the electronic key does not oper-
		ate properly.................................	355
		If the 12-volt battery is discharged
		..........................................................	357
		If your vehicle overheats (LC500)
		..........................................................	364
		If your vehicle overheats (LC500h)
		..........................................................	366
		If the vehicle becomes stuck ...	370
8	Vehicle specifications
8-1.		Specifications
		Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
		etc.) .................................................	372
		Fuel information.............................	381
		Tire information ............................	383
8-2.		Customization
		Customizable features ...............	391
8-3.		Items to initialize
		Items to initialize...........................	403
9	For owners
9-1.		For owners
		Reporting safety defects for U.S.
		owners...........................................	406
		Seat belt instructions for Canadian
		owners (in French) ...................	406
		SRS airbag instructions for Cana-
		dian owners (in French) .........	408

Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)414

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Index
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
............................................................	418
Alphabetical index ......................	420

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			repair, or replacement, or for any dam-
	For your information
			age they may cause to, or adverse
	Main Owner’s Manual		effect they may have on, your Lexus
			vehicle.
	Please note that this manual applies to		This vehicle should not be modified
	all models and explains all equipment,		with non-genuine Lexus products.
	including options. Therefore, you may		Modification with non-genuine Lexus
	find some explanations for equipment		products could affect its performance,
	not installed on your vehicle.		safety or durability, and may even vio-
	All specifications provided in this man-		late governmental regulations. In addi-
	ual are current at the time of printing.		tion, damage or performance
	However, because of the Lexus policy		problems resulting from the modifica-
	of continual product improvement, we		tion may not be covered under war-
	reserve the right to make changes at		ranty.
	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>

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 not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,

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

Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

Lexus Safety System+

Anti-lock brake system

Vehicle dynamics integrated management

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.

LC500h: High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit

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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

Your Lexus is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such as:

Engine speed

Electric motor speed (traction motor speed) (LC500h)

Accelerator status

Brake status

Vehicle speed

Shift position

Hybrid battery (traction battery) status (LC500h)

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.

 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

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.

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

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were operating;

Whether or not the driver and passenger 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 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.

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WARNING

■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 children’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				Symbols		Meanings
Explains symbols used in this man-						Indicates the action
						(pushing, turning, etc.)
ual						used to operate switches
						and other devices.
Symbols in this manual						Indicates the outcome of
						an operation (e.g. a lid
						opens).
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 vehi-			Symbols		Meanings
	cle or its equipment.
						Indicates the component
						or position being
	Indicates operating or
	working procedures. Fol-					explained.
	low the steps in numeri-
						Means Do not, Do not do
	cal order.
						this, or Do not let this
						happen.
Symbols in illustrations
			Different writing styles for gasoline
			and hybrid vehicles
			Information for hybrid vehicles is writ-
			ten in brackets next to the information
			for gasoline vehicles
			Example

Turn the engine switch*1 <power switch>*2 to IGNITION ON mode*1<ON mode>*2 mode.

*1: LC500

*2: LC500h

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How to search

■ Searching by name

 Alphabetical index: →P.420

■ Searching by installation position

 Pictorial index: →P.12

■ Searching by symptom or sound

What to do if... (Troubleshooting): →P.418

■ Searching by title

 Table of contents: →P.2

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Pictorial index

■Exterior

A	Doors ............................................................................................................................	P.99
	Locking/unlocking ..............................................................................................................	P.99
	Opening/closing the side window .............................................................................	P.125
	Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key ................................................	P.356
	Warning messages ...........................................................................................................	P.102
B	Trunk...........................................................................................................................	P.103
	Opening from inside the cabin ....................................................................................	P.104
	Opening from outside .....................................................................................................	P.104
	Opening by using the mechanical key ....................................................................	P.357
	Warning messages ...........................................................................................................	P.102
C Outside rear view mirrors....................................................................................		P.123
	Adjusting the mirror angle..............................................................................................	P.123
	Folding the mirrors.............................................................................................................	P.124
	Driving position memory..................................................................................................	P.116
	Defogging the mirrors ....................................................................................................	P.243
D	Windshield wipers ..................................................................................................	P.172

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	Precautions against winter season ............................................................................	P.234
	To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*.................................................	P.246
	Precautions against car wash ......................................................................................	P.275
E	Fuel filler door..........................................................................................................	P.176
	Refueling method ...............................................................................................................	P.176
	Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .........................................................................................	P.373
F	Tires.............................................................................................................................	P.301
	Tire size/inflation pressure ...........................................................................................	P.379
	Winter tires..........................................................................................................................	P.233
	Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system...............................................	P.301
	Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................	P.350
G	Hood .........................................................................................................................	P.289
	Opening ...............................................................................................................................	P.289
	Engine oil..............................................................................................................................	P.374
	Coping with overheating....................................................................................	P.364, 366
	Warning messages ..........................................................................................................	P.344
H	Active rear wing* ...................................................................................................	P.224
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.324, Watts: P.380)
I	Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................	P.167
J	Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................	P.167
K	Turn signal lights.......................................................................................................	P.161
L	Tail lights ....................................................................................................................	P.167
M	License plate lights .................................................................................................	P.167
N	Back up lights
	Shifting the shift lever to R......................................................................................	P.151, 157

*: If equipped

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■Instrument panel

A	Engine switch <Power switch>...............................................................	P.140, P.143
	Starting the engine <hybrid system>/changing the mode ......................	P.140, 143
	Emergency stop of the engine <hybrid system>...................................................	P.326
	When the engine <hybrid system> will not start .........................................	P.351, 352
	Warning messages ..........................................................................................................	P.344
B	Shift lever.........................................................................................................	P.149, 155
	Changing the shift position....................................................................................	P.151, 157
	Precautions against towing...........................................................................................	P.328
C	Meters..........................................................................................................................	P.74
	Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights.................................	P.74
	Warning lights/indicator lights ......................................................................................	P.68
	When the warning lights come on.............................................................................	P.334
D	Multi-information display.......................................................................................	P.78
	Display......................................................................................................................................	P.78
	When the warning messages are displayed..........................................................	P.344
E	Parking brake switch .............................................................................................	P.162

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	Applying/releasing ............................................................................................................	P.162
	Precautions against winter season ............................................................................	P.234
	Warning buzzer/message................................................................................	P.338, 345
F	Turn signal lever .......................................................................................................	P.161
	Headlight switch......................................................................................................	P.167
	Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights............................	P.167
G	Windshield wiper and washer switch................................................................	P.172
	Usage.......................................................................................................................................	P.172
	Adding washer fluid.........................................................................................................	P.297
	Warning messages ..........................................................................................................	P.345
H	Emergency flasher switch ...................................................................................	P.326
I	Hood lock release lever......................................................................................	P.289
J	Tilt and telescopic steering control switch.......................................................	P.121
	Adjustment .............................................................................................................................	P.121
	Driving position memory..................................................................................................	P.116
K	Air conditioning system .......................................................................................	P.242
	Usage.....................................................................................................................................	P.242
	Rear window defogger...................................................................................................	P.243
L	Audio system*
M	Trunk opener main switch ....................................................................................	P.106

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

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■Switches

A	Driving mode select switch................................................................................	P.208
B	VSC OFF/snow mode switch ........................................................	P.153, 159, 228
C	Odometer/trip meter/trip meter reset button...............................................	P.77
D	Instrument panel light control switches .............................................................	P.77
E	Fuel filler door opener switch..............................................................................	P.177
F	HUD (Head-up display) switch* ..........................................................................	P.84
G	Trunk opener switch...............................................................................................	P.104

*: If equipped

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A Driving position memory switches......................................................................		P.116
B Outside rear view mirror switches....................................................................		P.123
C	Window lock switch ...............................................................................................	P.126
D	Power window switches........................................................................................	P.125
E	Door lock switches ..................................................................................................	P.101

A	Meter control switches...........................................................................................	P.79
B	Paddle shift switches....................................................................................	P.153, 159
C	Telephone switch*
D	LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch.....................................................................	P.191
E	Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch .................................................................	P.203
F	Cruise control switches
	Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........................................	P.198

GAudio remote control switches*

HTalk switch*

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

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A	Audio control switches*1
B	Remote Touch.........................................................................................................	P.236
C	P position switch............................................................................................	P.152, 158
D	Brake hold switch....................................................................................................	P.165
E	EV drive mode switch*2 ........................................................................................	P.147
F	Active rear wing switch*2....................................................................................	P.224

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

*2: If equipped

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■Interior

A	SRS airbags................................................................................................................	P.28
B	Floor mats....................................................................................................................	P.22
C	Front seats..................................................................................................................	P.114
D	Head restraints.........................................................................................................	P.119
E	Seat belts .....................................................................................................................	P.24
F	Console box/auxiliary box..................................................................................	P.255
G	Cup holder ...............................................................................................................	P.255
H	Coat hooks...............................................................................................................	P.259

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■Ceiling

A	Garage door opener buttons.............................................................................	P.260
B	Inside rear view mirror ..........................................................................................	P.122
C	Sun visors.................................................................................................................	P.258
D	Vanity mirrors ........................................................................................................	P.258
E	Seat lights .................................................................................................................	P.252
	Shift lever light .......................................................................................................	P.252
F	Personal lights........................................................................................................	P.253
G	“SOS” button* .........................................................................................................	P.266
H	Door-linked personal light switch....................................................................	P.253

*: If equipped

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1-1.	For safe use
	Before driving.................................	22
	For safety drive..............................	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.	Hybrid system
	Hybrid system features
	(LC500h)....................................	54
	Hybrid system precautions
	(LC500h)....................................	57
1-4.	Theft deterrent system
	Engine immobilizer system
	<Immobilizer system> ..............	62
	Alarm.................................................	64
	Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)
	...........................................................	65

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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.

1Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor mat eyelets.

2Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in place.

Always align the marks A .

The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the illustration.

WARNING

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 bottomside up or upside-down.

■Before driving

●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in the correct place with all the provided retaining hooks (clips). Be especially careful to perform this check after cleaning the floor.

●With the engine <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 safety drive

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

Correct driving posture

AAdjust 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.114)

BAdjust 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.114)

CLock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (→P.119)

DWear the seat belt correctly. (→P.25)

WARNING

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

●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)

Adjusting the mirrors

Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside and outside rear view mirrors properly.

(→P.122, 123)

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Seat belts

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

WARNING

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.

●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.

■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.

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

●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. 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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WARNING

●Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.

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

●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.

ANot twisted

BTwisted

■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)

Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips.

Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well back in the seat.

 Do not twist the seat belt.

■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.

WARNING

■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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WARNING

●Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender.

●Do not use the seat belt 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.

●The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.

NOTICE

■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.

Fastening and releasing the seat belt

1To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard.

2To release the seat belt, press the release button A .

■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you 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.

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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.

■Replacing the belt after the pretensioner 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.

WARNING

■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 cushion, 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

ASRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag

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

BSRS knee airbags

Can help provide driver and front passenger protection

SRS side and curtain shield airbags

CSRS side airbags

Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants

DSRS curtain shield airbags

•Can help protect primarily the head of occupants

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AFront passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors)

BSide impact sensors (door)

CKnee airbags

DFront passenger airbag

ECurtain shield airbags

F“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights G Seat belt pretensioners and force limiters

H Side impact sensors (front) I Front side airbags

J SRS warning light K Driver airbag

LSide impact sensors (rear) M Driver’s seat position sensor

N Driver’s seat belt buckle switch O Airbag sensor assembly

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P Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch Q 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 subscribers, 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.266)

•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 passenger 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]).

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