warning lexus LC500 2018 Owner's Manual

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system
higher according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system.
■Customization
Steering wheel heating preference in auto- matic mode and the automatic mode set-tings for the seat heaters and ventilators can
be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
WARNING
■To prevent overheating and minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions when using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket or
cushion when using the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more than nec- essary.

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5-5. Using the storage features
Interior features
5-5.Using the storage features
Glove box (P.293)
Auxiliary net
Door pockets
Console box/auxiliary box
( P.294)
Cup holder ( P.294)
1 Open (press the glove box opener)
2 Unlock with the mechanical key
3 Lock with the mechanical key
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
■Trunk opener main switch
 P.122
■If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The glove box cannot be opened as usual.
Refer to P.393 to open the glove box.
List of stor age features
Location of the storage features
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the
vehicle
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause the following when cabin tempera-
ture becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with other stored items.
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●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire hazard.
■When the storage compartments are
not in use
When driving or when the storage com- partments are not in use, keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open lid
or the items stored inside.
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1Using with half-open: Slide the
armrest as far back while pressing
the button.
Press the button to close.
2 Using with fully open: Lift the arm-
rest while pulling the knob.
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
■Using the auxiliary box
Do not place cups, beverage cans, etc. in the auxiliary box.
To open, press down and release the
cup holder lid.
Console box/auxiliary box
WARNING
■When closing the console box
Take care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the console box
●Do not pull the knob while sliding the armrest.
●Do not apply excessive force to the armrest.
Cup holder
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than a cup
or beverage can in the cup holder. Even when the lid is closed, items must not be stored in the cup holder.
Other items may be thrown out of the holder in the event of an accident or sud-den braking, causing injury. If possible,
cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the cup holder and air conditioning control switches
●Do not apply excessive force to the cup holder.
●Take care when placing a tall bottle in the cup holder. When the bottle is
taken out or the brakes are suddenly applied, the bottle may hit the air con-ditioning control switches, causing
damage to the switches or parts of the air conditioning system.

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5-5. Using the storage features
Interior features
Raise the hooks when needed.
The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.
1 Loosen the belt
2 Tighten the belt
■Loosening/tightening the belt
1 Loosen the belt
2 Tighten the belt
■Stowing the belt
1 Fold the belt
Trunk features
Cargo hooks
WARNING
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions when not in use.
Grocery bag hooks
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the grocery
bag hooks
Do not hang any object heavier than 2 kg
(4 lb.) on the grocery bag hooks.
First-aid kit storage belt
Warning reflector storage belt

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2Secure the belt with the clip
To prevent damage to the warning reflec-
tor storage belt when it is not in use, stow
the belt.

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5-6. Using the other interior features
■Using the power outlet
The shape of the console box partition
allows power cables to be passed through when the console box lid is partially closed.
To use the coat hook, push it in.
Slide the sunshade to open.
NOTICE
■When the power outlet is not in use
To avoid damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. Foreign objects
or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine <hybrid sys-
tem> is off.
Coat hooks
WARNING
■Items that should not be hanged
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items
may become projectiles, causing death or serious injury.
■When the coat hooks are not in use
Store the coat hooks when they are not in use.
When entering and exiting the rear seats, passengers may hit their heads on the coat hooks, resulting in injury.
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enabled.
 If the green indicator light flashes, an
emergency call is being made
(either automatically or manually).
 If no indicator lights illuminate, the
system is not enabled.
 If the red indicator light illuminates
any time other than immediately
after the engine switch <power
switch> is turned IGNITION ON
mode <ON mode>, the system may
be malfunctioning or the backup
battery may be depleted. Contact
any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
The service life of the backup battery is 3
years or more.
WARNING
■When the Emergency Call may not be made
●Any of the followings may occur. In such cases, report to the Public Safety
Answering Point (PSAP) by other means such as nearby public phones.
• It may sometimes be difficult to con- nect to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) even in the reception
area of the cellular phone due to the reception level, or if the line is busy.In such cases, you may not be able to
connect to the Public Safety Answer- ing Point (PSAP) and thus will not be able to make emergency calls and
report to the emergency departments even though the system tries to con-nect to the Public Safety Answering
Point (PSAP).
• When the vehicle is out of the cellular
phone service area, the Emergency Call cannot be made.
• When any related equipment (such as the “SOS” button panel, indicator lights, microphone, speaker, DCM,
antenna, or any wires connecting the equipment.) has an abnormality, is damaged or broken, the Emergency
Call cannot be made.
• During the Emergency Call, the sys-
tem makes repeated attempts to con- nect to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). However, if it cannot
connect to the Public Safety Answer- ing Point (PSAP) due to poor radio wave reception, the system may not be
able to connect to the cellular network and the call may finish without con-necting. The red indicator light will
blink for approximately 30 seconds to indicate this disconnection.
• This device may not function if a shock is applied to it.

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Interior features
WARNING
●If the 12-volt battery’s voltage decreases or there is a disconnection, the system may not be able to access
the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).
■When replacing DCM to a new one
ERA-GLONASS have to be activated. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■For your safety
●Please drive safely.The function of this system is to assist
you in making the Emergency Call in case of accidents as traffic accidents or sudden medical emergencies, and it
does not protect the driver or the pas- sengers in any way. Please drive safely and fasten your seatbelts at all times
for your safety.
●In case of an emergency, make lives the top priority.
●If you smell anything burning or another unusual smell, do not stay
inside the vehicle and evacuate to a safe area immediately.
●Since the system detects shocks, the automatic reporting may not always
occur synchronized with the operation of the airbag system. (If the vehicle is bumped from behind, etc.)
●The airbag may not inflate even in case
of an accident, if it does not involve high impact. In such cases, the system may not make emergency calls auto-
matically. The system may also not make automatic emergency calls even if the airbag has been inflated. If any of
these should occur, please report to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) by operating the “SOS” but-
ton.
●For safety, do not make the Emergency Call while driving.
Making calls during driving may cause mishandling of th e steering wheel, which may lead to unexpected acci-
dents. Stop the vehicle and confirm the safety of the area before making the Emer-
gency Call.
●When changing fuses, please use fuses that correspond to the described stan-dard.
If you use fuses other than those described, it may cause ignition or smoke in the circuit and may lead to a
fire.
●Using the system while there is smoke or an unusual smell may cause a fire. Stop using the system immediately and
consult any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage
Do not pour any liquid on to the “SOS”
button panel etc. and make any impact to it.
■If the “SOS” button panel malfunc-tions
It may not be able to make the Emer-
gency Call or inform you of the correct condition of the system. If the “SOS” but-ton panel has been broken, please con-
sult any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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6-1. Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
■Notes for a smart entry & start system
If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or
more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry & start
system. ( P.124)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make
sure to observe the following precau- tions.• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive
detergent • Do not use hard brushes• Do not use detergent on the wheels when
they are hot, such as after driving or park- ing in hot weather
■Brake caliper coating
●When using detergent, use neutral deter-gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-
sive cleaners, as they will damage the coating.
●Do not use detergent on the brake cali-pers when they are hot.
●Wash detergent off immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate
on the windows for a long period. Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the win-dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be repaired. Contact any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the
engine compartment. Doing so may cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield
Set the wiper switch to off. If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the wipers
may operate unexpectedly in the follow- ing situations, and may result in hands being caught or other serious injuries
and cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
AUTO
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the wind-shield
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WARNING
●If you directly touch the raindrop sen- sor body or if something bumps into the raindrop sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust
pipes and rear bumper diffusers
As exhaust gases cause the exhaust
pipes and rear bumper diffusers to become quite hot, do not touch the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
while the engine is running <hybrid sys- tem is operating> or immediately after the engine <hybrid system> is turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the exhaust pipes and rear
bumper diffusers until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers can cause
burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
NOTICE
■Application of coatings to the vehicle body (vehicles with CFRP parts)
Do not apply any kind of coating to the vehicle body as doing so may damage
the paint or reduce its durability.
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar, pollen or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled
with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline
are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be damaged.