customizable features lexus LC500 2018 User Guide

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Before driving
3-4.Adjusting the stee ring wheel and mirro rs
Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions:
1 Up
2 Down
3 Toward the driver
4 Away from the driver
■The steering wheel can be adjusted when
The engine switch <p ower switch> is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering
position
A desired steering position can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by the driving position memory system. ( P.140)
■Enabling easier driver entry and exit
(auto tilt away)
When the engine switch <power switch> is
turned off, the steering wheel returns to its stowed position by moving up and away.
Turning the engine swit ch <power switch> to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
<ON mode> will return the steering wheel
to the original position.
■Customization
The auto tilt away function can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.423)
Press on or close to the mark.
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mis- handle the vehicle and cause an acci-dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
Sounding the horn

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
■Using the switch
Press the switch to fold the mirrors.
Press it again to extend them to the original
position.
■Setting automatic mode
Automatic mode allows the folding or
extending of the mirrors to be linked to
locking/unlocking of the doors.
Press the “AUTO” switch to set auto-
matic mode.
The indicator will come on.
Pressing the switch on ce more will return
to manual mode.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals
The automatic folding/extending mirror function will return to off as default. To turn the function on, press the switch again to
select on.
■Using automatic mode in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold
weather, the door mirror could freeze up and automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this case, remove any ice and
snow from the door mirror, then either operate the mirror using manual mode or move the mirror by hand.
■Customization
The automatic mirror folding and extending operation can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.423)
When either “L” or “R” of the mirror
select switch is selected, the outside
rear view mirrors will automatically
angle downwards when the vehicle is
reversing in order to give a better view
WARNING
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the outside rear view mir- ror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
Folding and extending the mir-
rors
A
WARNING
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror mal- function, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror.
Linked mirror function when
reversing

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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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4-2. Driving procedures
R.
■To protect the automatic transmission
If the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is high, “Transmission Fluid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on the multi-information display and the vehi-
cle 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
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine braking, engine braking will not be acti-vated because cruise control or dynamic
radar cruise control with full-speed range will not be canceled.
●While driving in the D position, down-shifting to 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 or 4.
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position. ( P.242)
■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 automatically 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 positi on following the mes- sages on the multi-information display.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
 P.325
■Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can
be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
WARNING
■When driving on slippery road sur- faces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift posi- tion suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
■Situations where shift control system
malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occur,
shift control system malfunctions are possible. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the
parking brake, and then contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
●When the warning message indicating the shift control system appears on the multi-information display.
●The display indicates that no shift posi-
tion is selected for more than a few seconds.

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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
sages on the multi-information display.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12- volt battery
 P.325
■Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can
be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and securely
in the direction of the arrow on the shift
position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in the
direction of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift lever after each shifting
operation to allow it to return to its regular
position ( ).
Shifting to M is only possible when the shift
position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, from N,
D or R to P, from D to R, or from R to D,
ensure that the brake pedal is being
depressed and the vehicle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
Meter display:
The current shift position is highlighted.
When any shift position other than D or M
is selected, the arrow toward M and M
WARNING
■When driving on slippery road sur- faces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift posi- tion suddenly. Sudden changes in engine braking may
cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid bat- tery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N position selected for an extended period
of time.
■Situations where shift control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occur, shift control system malfunctions are possible. Immediately stop the vehicle in
a safe place on level ground, apply the parking brake, and then contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●When the warning message indicating the shift control system appears on the
multi-information display.
●The display indicates that no shift posi- tion is selected for more than a few seconds.
Shifting the shift lever
A
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
or .
■Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch <power switch> is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door
is opened while the lights are turned on.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of pas-sengers and the loading condition of the
vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■12-volt battery-saving function
In order to prevent 12-volt the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the light switch
is in the or position when the
engine switch <power switch> is turned off the 12-volt battery savi ng function will oper-
ate and automatically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes.
When the engine switch <power switch> is turned to IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>, the 12-volt battery-saving function
will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed,
the 12-volt battery-saving function is can- celed once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes
after the 12-volt battery- saving function has been reactivated:
●When the headlight switch is operated
●When a door is opened or closed
■Welcome light illumination control
The front position, tail lights and license plate lights automatically turn on at night
when the doors are unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control if
the light switch is in the position.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sens or sensitivity) can be
changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
1With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
2 Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high beams
once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
This system allows the headlights and
front position lights to be turned on for
30 seconds when the engine switch
<power switch> is off.
Pull the lever toward you and release it
with the light switch is in after turn-
ing the engine switch <power switch>
off.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the engine is not running <hybrid system is not operating>.
Turning on the high beam head-
lights
Follow me home system

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Door opening linked windshield wiper stop function
When AUTO is selected and the wind- shield wipers are operating, if a door is opened, the operation of the windshield
wipers will be stopped to prevent anyone near the vehicle from being sprayed by water from the wipers, provided the vehicle
is stopped. When the door is closed, wiper operation will resume.
■To protect the windshield wipers
If movement of the windshield wipers is largely restricted by a foreign object such as snow, the operation of the windshield wip-
ers may be stopped automatically to pro- tect the windshield wipers. In this case, turn the windshield wiper switch off and remove
the foreign object, and then use the wind- shield wipers.
■When stopping the engine <hybrid sys-
tem> in an emergency while driving
If the windshield wipe rs are operating when
the engine <hybrid system> is stopped, the windshield wipers will operate in high speed operation. After the vehicle is stopped,
operation will return to normal when the engine switch <power switch> is turned to IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>, or
operation will stop when the driver’s door is opened.
■Customization
The rain-sensing operation setting can be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
When the windshield wipers are not
being used, they retract to below the
hood. To enable the windshield wipers
to be lifted when parking in cold condi-
tions or when replacing a windshield
wiper insert, change th e rest position of
the windshield wipers to the service
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of wind- shield wipers in AUTO mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the windshield is subject to vibration in
AU TO mod e . T ak e c are t ha t you r fin ge rs or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of washer
fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer
fluid until the windshield becomes warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This may lead to
an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward
you and held continually.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Changing the windshield wiper
rest position/Lifting the wind-
shield wipers

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
Multi-information display
The BSM function/RCTA function can be
turned on/off.
The RCTA function is available when the
BSM function is on.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
BSM function:
When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot
of the outside rear view mirrors or
approaching rapidly from behind into a
blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside rear
view mirror indicator will flash.
RCTA function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
both outside rear view mirror indicators
will flash.
BSM indicator/RCTA indicator
When the BSM function/RCTA function is
turned on, the indicator comes on.
Monitor screen display (RCTA
function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
the RCTA icon ( P.256) for the detected
side will be displayed on the monitor
screen. This illustrat ion shows an example
of a vehicle approaching from the left at the
rear of the vehicle.
RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds
for approximately 1 second immediately
after the BSM function is operated to turn
the system on.
1 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select .
2 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select “BSM”, and
press “OK”.
3 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select “BSM” or
“RCTA”, and press “OK”.
■Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-
bility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator may be difficult to see.
■Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear
over loud noises, such as if the audio system volume is high.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” is shown on the mu lti-information dis-
play
Water, snow, mud, etc., may be built up in
the vicinity of the sensor area of the bumper. ( P.253) Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area of
the bumper should return it to normal.
Also, the sensor may not function normally
when used in extremely hot or cold weather.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor System Mal- function” is shown on the multi-informa- tion display
There may be a sensor malfunction or volt- age abnormality. Have the vehicle
inspected at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features: P.423)
A
B
C
D
E
Turning the BSM function/RCTA
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
■The active rear wing can be operated when
●The engine switch <p ower switch> is in IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.
●The trunk is closed.
●The active rear wing has been activated
in a customized setting.
■Conditions which st op the operation
In the following situations operation of the
active rear wing will stop:
●The engine switch <power switch> is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or off while the active rear wing is operating.
●The trunk is opened while the active rear wing is operating.
●The raising operation of the active rear wing is interrupted by an object, etc.
●The active rear wing is operated in an unusual manner causing it to stop at an irregular position.
In such cases, pressing the active rear wing switch will fully raise the active rear wing.
Or, begin driving the vehicle and the active rear wing will raise automatically when the vehicle speed reaches 25 km/h (16 mph).
■When there is a malfunction in the sys-
tem
A warning message will be displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P.378)
■Customization
The active rear wing can be turned on/ off.
(Customizable features: P.423)
The active rear wing will operate auto-
matically at the following speeds
according to the selected driving
mode ( P.242).
(Always observe the legal speed limit
when driving on public roads.)
 When other than Eco drive mode is
selected
Up: Approximately 80 km/h (50
mph)
Down: Approximately 40 km/h (25
mph)
 When Eco drive mode is selected
Up: Approximately 130 km/h (80
mph)
Down: Approximately 40 km/h (25
mph)
Operate the active rear wing switch to
raise/retract the active rear wing man-
ually.
The active rear wing retracts when it is
raised and raises when retracted.
However, the active rear wing does not
respond to switch operations while the
NOTICE
■To prevent system damage
●Do not apply pressure to the active rear wing when pushing or pulling the
vehicle.
●Do not lean on the active rear wing.
●Do not attach any accessories or other objects to the active rear wing.
●Do not modify or disassemble the active rear wing.
●Do not subject the active rear wing to
severe impact.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not operate the active rear wing
repeatedly while the engine <hybrid sys- tem> is turned off.
Automatic operation
Changing to manual operation

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system
perature setting or the inside temperature.
■Registering air conditioning settings to electronic keys
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic key and turning the engine switch <power
switch> to IGNITION ON mode <ON mode> will recall that key’s registered air conditioning settings.
●When the engine switch <power switch> is turned off, the current air conditioning
settings will automatically be registered to the electronic key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
●The system may not operate correctly if more than one electronic key is in the
vicinity or if the smart entry & start system is used to unlock the passenger door.
●The doors that can recall the air condi-
tioning setting* when unlocked using the
smart entry & start system can be changed. For details, contact any autho-rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.*: The doors that can recall the driving posi-
tion memory are changed at the same
time.
■Operation of the air conditioning sys- tem in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sys- tem is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel
efficiency:
●Engine speed and compressor operation
controlled to restrict heating/cooling capacity
●Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
●Adjust the fan speed
●Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.242)
■When the outside temperature falls to
nearly 0°C (32°F)
The dehumidification function may not
operate even when “A/C” is selected.
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning
system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and
outside the vehicle may enter into and accumulate in the air conditioning sys-tem. This may then cause odor to be
emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occur-
ring: • It is recommended that the air condition-ing system be set to outside air mode
prior to turning the vehicle off. • The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time imme-
diately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
●When parking, the system automatically switches to fresh air intake mode to encourage better air circulation through-
out the vehicle, helping to reduce odors that occur when starting the vehicle.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.347
■Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C auto switch operation) can be changed.(Customizable features P.423)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fog- ging up
Do not use the windshield defogger switch during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The difference
between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog
up, blocking your vision.
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the outside rear view mir- ror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

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