wing lexus LC500 2018 Owner's Manual

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Interior features
*: If equipped
Microphone
“SOS” button
Indicator lights
■Automatic Collision Notification
If any airbag deploys, the system is
designed to automatically call the Pub-
lic Safety Answering Point (PSAP)*.
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.
*: In some cases, the call cannot be made.
( P.300)
■Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency, push the
“SOS” button to reach the Public
Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The
answering agent will determine your
vehicle’s location, assess the emer-
gency, and dispatch the necessary
assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button,
tell the agent that you are not experiencing
an emergency.
When the engine switch <power
switch> is turned IGNITION ON
mode <ON mode>, the red indicator
light will illuminate for 10 seconds and
then the green indicator light will illumi-
nate for 2 seconds, indicating that the
system is enabled. The indicator lights
indicate the following:
 If the green indicator light illumi-
nates and stays on, the system is
ERA-GLONASS*
ERA-GLONASS is a telematics
service that uses Global Naviga-
tion Satellite System (GLONASS)
data and embedded cellular tech-
nology to enable the following
emergency calls to be made: Auto-
matic emergency calls (Automatic
Collision Notification) and manual
emergency calls (by pressing the
“SOS” button). This service is
required by Eurasian Customs
Union Regulations.
System components
Emergency Notification Ser-
vices
A
B
C
Indicator lights

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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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6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas- tic) part (if equipped)
●As the CFRP parts may change color if they are exposed to ultraviolet rays for
extended periods of time, Lexus recom- mends that your vehicle be stored in a place where it will not be exposed to
direct sunlight.
●Do not use wax that contains abrasives.
●Do not use automatic car washes as they may scratch the CFRP parts and damage
the paint.
■Self-restoring coat*
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface scratches caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature. The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by
applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,
etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contains abrasives.
*: CFRP parts (if equipped) do not have a
self-restoring coat.
■Cleaning the areas with metal accents
Do not use baking soda (sodium bicarbon-
ate) and wax that contains abrasives.
■Automatic car washes (vehicles without CFRP parts)
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehi-cle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors
before driving.
●Wash the vehicle with the active rear wing retracted. If the vehicle is washed with the active rear wing raised, depend-
ing on the type of automatic car wash, the brushes of the automatic car wash may become stuck on the active rear wing. In
this case, the active rear wing may not be washed very well or may even be scratched or damaged.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle body and dam-
age the paint.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash
to come within close proximity of the win- dows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed properly.
Cleaning and pr otecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
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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.
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Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
■When cleaning the carpeted portions of
the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a
possibility that the surface of the carpet could be damaged.
NOTICE
■When using a high-pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let
water from the high-pressure washer directly hit the camera, the area around the camera or inside of the out-
side door handles. Due to the shock from high-pressure water, it is possible that the device may not operate nor-
mally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact with high-pres-sure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
●LC500h: Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure car
washer.
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
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■CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas- tic) parts (if equipped)
CFRP is used for the scuff plates. When cleaning the scuff plates, remove dirt using a water-dampened soft cloth or synthetic
chamois, and then wipe the surface with a dry soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●LC500: Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.Doing so may cause electrical compo-
nents etc. to malfunction or catch fire. LC500h: Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, on
the rear seats, in the hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents or in the trunk. ( P.68)
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery, electrical components, etc. to mal-function or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. ( P.35) An electrical malfunction may cause
the airbags to deploy or not function properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.
The instrument panel may reflect off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather sur-faces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe- cially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-tic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water. Vehicle systems such as the audio system
may be damaged if water comes into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.

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Maintenance and care
Clean the air intake vents and filters by
the following procedures to prevent
dust from accumulating in them, or to
prevent them from clogging.
The filters are attached to the back side of
the air intake vent grilles.
■Cleaning the air intake vents and
filters
Remove the dust from the vents and fil-
ters with a vacuum cleaner etc.
Clean the vents of the both sides.
■Cleaning the filters
If “Maintenance required for Traction
battery cooling parts See owner’s man-
ual” is shown on the multi-information
display, contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer or remove the
air intake vent grilles under the rear
seat and clean the filters.
1 Remove the grille.
NOTICE
■When cleaning the inside of the wind- shield (vehicles with Lexus Safety System+)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
( P.204)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear win- dow
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause dam-age to the rear window defogger
heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe
the window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
Cleaning the air intake vents and
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2Remove the filter.
3 Remove dust using a vacuum
cleaner etc. to clean the filter.
Also, remove dust on the grille as well as on the filter using a vacuum cleaner.
4 Install the filter in its original posi-
tion, and then install the grille.
5 Start the hybrid system and check
that the warning message on the
multi-information display disap-
pears.
It may take several minutes before the warning message disappears.
■Cleaning the air intake vents and filters
●Dust on the air intake vents or filters may interferes cooling of the hybrid battery (traction battery) and results in poor fuel
consumption. Clean the air intake vents and filters periodically.
●If continuing to drive the vehicle with “Maintenance required for Traction bat-tery cooling parts See owner’s manual”
shown on the multi-information display, the hybrid battery (traction battery) input and output may be restricted, leading to a
reduction in hybrid battery (traction bat- tery) output and a malfunction. It may cause poor fuel consumption or a mal-
function. If the warning message is shown, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer or clean the air intake vents and filters immediately.
●Improper handling may result in damage to the grille or filters. If you have any con-cerns about cleaning the filters, contact
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●If the warning message on the multi-infor-mation display does not disappear after
cleaning the filters, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
●Timing of cleaning filters differs depend-
ing on the use environment of the vehicle.
NOTICE
■When cleaning the air intake vents
and filters
Observe the following precautions. Fail-
ure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle.
●When removing the air intake vent grille, make sure to turn the power
switch off to stop the hybrid system.
●Do not use water or other liquid to clean the air intake vents or filters.
●Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vent when the grille
is removed.
●Carefully handle th e removed filters not to damage.If the filter is damaged, have it replaced
with a new filter by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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6-2.Maintenance
■Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Lexus recommends that maintenance service operations as well as
other inspections and repairs be carried out by authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repair-
ers. For repairs and services covered by your warranty, please visit an authorized Lexus retailer or repairer, who will use gen-
uine Lexus parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter. There can also be advantages in utilizing authorized Lexus
retailers or repairers for non-warranty repairs and services, as members of the Lexus network will be able to expertly assist
you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer will per- form all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably and economically due
to their experience with Lexus vehicles.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.
For details about maintenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Lexus Service
Booklet” or “Lexus Warranty Booklet”.
What about do-it-yourself mainte-
nance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy to
do yourself if you have a little mechanical
ability and a few basic automotive tools.
Note, however, that some maintenance
tasks require special tools and skills. These
are best performed by qualified techni-
cians. Even if you’re an experienced do-it-
yourself mechanic, we recommend that
repairs and maintenance be conducted by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. Any authorized Lexus retailer or
repairer will keep a record of maintenance,
which could be useful should you ever
require Warranty Service. Should you
choose to select a qualified and equipped
professional other than an authorized
Lexus repairer to service or maintain your
vehicle, we recommend that you request
that a record of maintenance be kept.
■Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs that indicate
service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. Lexus
recommends the following mainte-
nance:
WARNING
■If your vehicle is not properly main-
tained
Improper maintenance could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and possi- ble death or serious injury.
■Handling of the 12-volt battery
12-volt battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds which are known to
cause brain damage. Wash your hands after handling. ( P.325)
Scheduled maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance