ESP lexus LC500 2018 User Guide

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2-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
■Eco Driving Indicator Light
(LC500)
Select to activate/deactivate the Eco
Driving Indicator Light.
■EV indicator (LC500h)
Select to activate/deactivate the EV
indicator.
■Drive information 1/Drive infor-
mation 2
Select up to 2 items that will be dis-
played on the “Drive Info 1” screen and
“Drive Info 2” screen respectively.
( P.94)
■Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up dis-
plays, which may appear in some situa-
tions, on/off.
• Route guidance display of the navi-
gation system-linked system (if
equipped)
• Making call display of the hands-
free phone system
• Audio system operation display
• Instrument panel brightness adjust-
ment display
■Ring position memory
Select to change the meter ring posi-
tion when the engine <hybrid system> is
started.
The position before the engine <hybrid
system> is stopped or the center posi-
tion 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.
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.
■Clock
Select to switch between 24-hour dis-
play and 12-hour display.
■Initialization
Select to reset the meter display set-
tings.
■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, operation of the
settings display will be temporarily sus- pended.
●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.423)
●Vehicle settings (P.100, 335, 337, 423)

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2-1. Instrument cluster
Displays suggestions to the driver in
the following situations. To select a
response to a displayed suggestion,
use the meter control switches.
The suggestion function can be turned
on/off.
■Suggestion to turn on the head-
lights
If the headlight switch is in other than
or , and the vehicle speed is 5
km/h (3 mph) or higher for a certain
amount of time when the surroundings
are dark, a suggestion message will be
displayed.
■Suggestion to close the power win-
dows (linked to windshield wiper
operation)
If the windshield wipers are operated
with a power window open, a sugges-
tion message will be displayed asking if
you wish to close the power windows.
To close all of the power windows,
select “Yes”.
■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 sugges-
tion message will be displayed.
■Customization
The suggestion function can be turned on/off. (Customizable features: P.423)
WARNING
■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 ventila- tion. 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.
NOTICE
■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.
Suggestion function

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■Changing settings of the head-up
display
Select on the multi-information dis-
play ( P.92) 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 In dicator is selected
while the driving mode ( P.242) is other
than the eco drive mode.
 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 sun-glasses, especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up dis- play 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 ACCES-
SORY 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 mem- ory, the head-up display will be automati-
cally adjusted to the desired position. ( P.140)
■When the 12-volt battery is discon- nected
The customize settings of the head-up dis- play will be reset.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. display) can be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off
When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the engine switch <power switch> is
turned to IGNITION ON mode <ON
mode>.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)
■To prevent sensor error
To ensure that the sensors operate properly, do not touch or cover them.
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
Anti-glare function
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3-5. Opening, closing the windows
Before driving
again. After the door window is com- pletely closed, continue holding the switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.*
( P.389)
●The power windows can be opened and
closed using the wireless remote con-
trol.* ( P.115)
*: These settings must be customized at any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and “Window Open” is
shown on the multi-information display in the instrument cluster when the engine switch <power switch> is turned off and the
driver’s door is opened with the power win- dows open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation for the passengers. In
order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when riding with a child,
it is recommended to use the window lock switch. ( P.152)
●Check to make sure that all passen- gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote con-trol or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any
passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child operate window by the
wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the power window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch <power switch> off, carry
the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activate the jam protec- tion function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your body jammed in the window.

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4-1. Before driving
4-1.Before driving
■Starting the engine <hybrid sys-
tem>
 P.163, 167
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift position to D. ( P.175,
181)
Check that the shift position indicator shows D.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
( P.187)
3 Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift posi- tion to P. ( P.175, 181)
■Parking the vehicle
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
( P.187)
3 Shift the shift position to P. (P.175,
182)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P.
4 Press the engine switch <power
switch> to stop the engine <hybrid
system>.
5 Slowly release the brake pedal.
6 Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
■Starting off on a steep uphill
1 Make sure that the parking brake is
set with the brake pedal depressed,
and then shift the shift position to D.
The hill-start assist control will be activated.
( P.262)
2Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
■For fuel-efficient driving (LC500h)
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar
to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration, etc. Refer to “Hybrid vehicle
driving tips”. ( P.267)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because
visibility will be reduced, the windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating prop- erly.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure

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WARNING
■When starting the vehicle
LC500: Always keep your foot on the
brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
LC500h: Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the
“READY” indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelera-tor pedals to avoid depressing the
wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelera-
tor pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress
the brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay
response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
●LC500h: The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehi-
cle is powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine noise, the pedestrians may mis-
judge the vehicle’s movement.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.The exhaust system and exhaust gases
can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is any flamma-ble material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine <hybrid system>. Turning
the engine <hybrid system> off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however, power
assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. In the event of an emergency, such as if
it becomes impossible to stop the vehi- cle in the normal way: P.360
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P.173, 179)
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not outside the vehicle.
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and
steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to control the vehi-cle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking
due to shifting, or changes in engine speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly
depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning prop-erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, steering con-
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4-2. Driving procedures
P to another position even if the shift lever is operated. Wait until the “READY” indi-cator changes from a flashing to a solid
light, and then operate the shift lever again.
●The shift position can only be changed to M directly from D.
In addition, if an attempt is made to change the shift position by moving the shift lever or by pressing the P positi on switch in any of
the following situations, the buzzer will sound and the shifting operation will be dis- abled or the shift position will automatically
change to N. When this happens, select an appropriate shift position.
●Situations where the shifting operation will be disabled:• When an attempt is made to change the
shift position from P to another position by moving the shift lever without depress-ing the brake pedal.
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P or N to M by moving the shift lever.
• When the P position switch is pressed
while the vehicle is running.*1
●Situations where the shift position will automatically change to N:
• When an attempt is made to select the R position by moving the shift lever when
the vehicle is moving forward.*2
• When an attempt is made to select the D position by moving the shift lever when
the vehicle is moving in reverse.*3
• When the shift position is changed from
R to M
●If N is selected while driving at a certain
speed, even if the shift lever is not held in the N position, the shift position changes to N. In this situation, the buzzer sounds
and a confirmation message is displayed on the multi-information display to inform the driver that the shift position has
changed to N.*1: Shift position may be changed to P when
driving at extremely low speeds.
*2: Shift position may be changed to R when
driving at low speeds.
*3: Shift position may be changed to D
when driving at low speeds.
■Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift position is in
R.
■To protect the hybrid transmission
If the transmission fluid temperature is high,
“Transmission Fluid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on the multi-information display and the vehicle
will go into transmission protection mode automatically. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range activated
●When cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is
operating, the system does not respond to paddle shift switch operations.
●Even when the driving mode is switched to sport mode with the intent of enabling engine braking, cruise control or
dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range is not canceled and engine
braking is not activated.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
 P.155
■AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suit-
able gear according to driver performance and driving conditions . The AI-SHIFT auto- matically operates when the shift position is
in D. (Shifting the shift position to M cancels the function.)
■If a message about a shift operation is shown
To prevent the shift position from being selected incorrectly or the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, the shift position may be changed automatically or operating the shift lever may be required. In this case,
change the shift position following the mes-

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
4-5.Us ing the driving suppo rt systems
*: If equipped
■PCS (Pre-Collision System)
 P.210
■LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
 P.218
■Automatic High Beam
 P.193
■RSA (Road Sign Assist)
 P.226
■Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
 P.229
The pre-collision system is equipped
with a sophisticated computer that will
record certain data, such as:
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the pre-collision
system functions
• Information (such as the distance
and relative speed between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead or
other objects)
The pre-collision system does not
record conversations, sounds or pic-
tures.
 Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in this
computer to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and
improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to
a third party except:
Lexus Safety System+*
The Lexus Safety System+ consists
of the following drive assist systems
and contributes to a safe and com-
fortable driving experience:
Drive assist systems of Lexus
Safety System+
WARNING
■Lexus Safety System+
The Lexus Safety System+ is designed to
operate under the assumption that the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to the occupants
and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in normal driving con-ditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recog- nition accuracy and control performance
that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The driver is always responsible for paying attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving safely.
Vehicle data recording

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or
with the consent of the lessee if the vehi-
cle 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
Two types of sensors, located behind
the front grille and windshield, detect
information necessary to operate the
drive assist systems.
Radar sensor
Camera sensor
Sensors
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B