battery lexus LC500 2018 User Guide

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by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear
view mirrors.
*7: This light illuminates on the center
panel.
*8: When the outside temperature is
approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower, the
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.
■Eco Driving Indicator (LC500)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on. When the acceleration exceeds the
Zone of Eco driving, or when the vehicle is
stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator can be enabled on
the multi-information display. ( P.92)
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
The part that exceeds the Zone of Eco driv-
ing illuminates in white.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:
●The shift position is in any position other than D.
●A paddle shift swit ch is operated.
●Eco Driving Indicator Light: Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display: Eco drive mode is not selected.
●The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or higher.
■Hybrid System Indicator (LC500h)
Charge area
Shows regeneration* status. Regenerated
energy will be used to charge the hybrid
battery (traction battery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
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B
C
D
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Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle within Eco
area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
In the following situation, the Hybrid System Indicator does not operate.
●The shift position is in other than D or M.
●The driving mode is other than Eco
mode.*: When used in this manual, “regeneration”
refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.
■Motor power display (LC500h)
Motor power area
Shows that the power of the motor assists
the engine.
Charge area
Shows regeneration* status. Regenerated
energy will be used to charge the hybrid
battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration”
refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.
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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Opening image display
When the engine switch <power switch> is in ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>, the opening image is
displayed on the multi-information display. While the opening im age is being dis- played, the meter display cannot be
changed even if the drive mode is changed. When the opening image is finished, the meter display for the currently selected
mode will be displayed.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals
Record of the maximum G-forces will be reset.
■Liquid crystal display
 P.91
The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.
/: Switch menu
/ : Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the screen and
move the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen and
move the main meter
Warning message display
Settings display
WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
●When operating the multi-information display while driving, pay extra atten-tion to the safety of the area around the
vehicle.
●Do not look continuously at the multi- information display while driving as you may fail to see pedestrians, objects
on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
■The information display at low tem- peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem- peratures, the information display monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed. For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in death or injury.
Changing the meter display
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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.
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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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Vehicle status information and indicators
Displays the following items in the
appropriate situation:
■Warning/message
Displays the following warning/mes-
sages:
• Master warning message
• Notification message (Dynamic
radar cruise control with full-speed
range)
• Other messages
■/ icons
Displays the following multi-informa-
tion display linked icons:
: Master warning icon
Displayed when a warning message is
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P.378)
: Information icon
Displayed when a suggestion/advice
pop-up display is displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P.98)
■Hands-free system status
Displayed when the hands-free system
WARNING
■Before using the head-up display
●Check that the position and brightness
of the head-up display image does not interfere with safe driving. Incorrect adjustment of the image’s position or
brightness may obstruct the driver’s view and lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not continuously look at the head-
up display while driving as you may fail to see pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
■Caution for changing settings of the
head-up display
As the engine needs to be running
<hybrid system needs to be operating> while changing the settings of the head-up 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
■To prevent damage to components
●Do not place any drinks near the head-up display projector. If the projector
gets wet, electrical malfunctions may result.
●Do not place anything on or put stick-ers onto the head-up display projector. Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-
play indications.
●Do not touch the inside of the head-up display projector or thrust sharp edges
or the like into the projector. Doing so could cause mechanical mal-functions.
■When changing the settings of the
head-up display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that
the engine is running <hybrid system is operating> while the changing the set-tings of the head-up display.
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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status
Center Display
Low
When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
Center DisplayMulti-information display
When there is no energy flow
Center DisplayMulti-information display
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3-1. Key information
3-1.Key information
The following keys are provided with
the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry & start sys-
tem ( P.122)
• Operating the wireless remote control
function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any buttons on the electronic key while inside
the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed acci-
dentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the air-
craft.
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
<hybrid system> is stopped.
●As the electronic key always receives
radio waves, the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not
used. The following symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when nec-
essary. ( P.349) • The smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not oper-
ate. • The detection area becomes smaller.• The LED indicator on the key surface
does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not
leave the electronic key within 1 m (3 ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs •Personal computers• Cellular phones, cordless phones and
battery chargers • Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps •Induction cookers
■Replacing the battery
 P.349
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho- rized repairer, or any reliable repairer for details.
■If “A New Key has been Registered
Contact Your Dealer for Details” is shown on the multi-information display
This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when the doors are unlocked from the outside for approxi-
mately 10 days after a new electronic key has been registered. If this message is displayed but you have not
had a new electronic key registered, ask any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
to check if an unknown electronic key (other than those in your possession) has been registered.
Keys
Key types
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Before driving
The electronic keys are equipped with
the following wireless remote control:
Locks the doors ( P.115)
Closes the windows* ( P.115)
Unlocks the doors ( P.115)
Opens the windows* ( P.115)
Opens the trunk ( P.121)
*: These settings must be customized at
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be inserted in
one direction, as the key only has grooves
on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in
a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in
the electronic key. Carry the mechanical
key together with the electronic key. If the
electronic key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
( P.389)
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to
strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high tem- peratures for long periods of time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic
materials to the keys or place the keys close to such materials.
●Do not disassemble the keys.
●Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
●Do not place the keys near objects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and induction cookers.
■Carrying the electronic key on your person
Carry the electronic key 10 cm (3.9 in.) or more away from electric appliances
that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 10 cm (3.9 in.) of the electronic key may inter-
fere with the key, causing the key to not function properly.
■In case of a smart entry & start system malfunction or other key-related
problems
 P.389
■When an electronic key is lost
 P.388
Wireless remote control
Using the mechanical key
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Before driving
the doors. (P.389) Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P.349)
■If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The doors cannot be locked and unlocked using the smart entry & start system or
wireless remote control. Lock or unlock the doors using the mechanical key. ( P.389)
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
■Door lock switches
1 Locks both side doors
The indicator comes on.
2Unlocks both side doors
The indicator turns off.
■Inside door handles
Pull the inside door handle to unlock
the door.
The door lock indicator turns off.
The doors can be opened by pulling the
inside door handle even if the door lock
indicator illuminates.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.Failure to do so may result in a door
opening and an occupant being thrown out of the vehicle, re sulting in death or serious injury.
●Ensure that both side doors are prop-
erly closed.
●Do not pull the inside door handle while driving. The doors may opened even if they are locked.
■Side window open/close function
linked to door operation
Do not hold the upper edge of the side
window when you close the door. Other- wise, your fingers or hand may be caught in the window.
■When using the wireless remote con-
trol and operating the power windows
Operate the power window after check-
ing to make sure that there is no possibil- ity of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window. Also,
do not allow children to operate the wire- less remote control. It is possible for chil-dren and other passengers to get caught
in the power window.
■When entering and exiting the vehi- cle
Do not step on the scuff plate. Slipping on the surface may result in injury.
Unlocking and locking the doors
from the inside
A
A
A
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