wing lexus LC500 2018 Repair Manual

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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.
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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Before driving
1To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.
The indicator comes on.
Left
Right
Pressing the same switch again will put the
switch in neutral.
2 To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The engine switch <p ower switch> is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.
■Defogging the mirrors
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on
the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. ( P.281)
■Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. ( P.146)
■Automatic adjustment of the mirror
angle
A desired mirror face angle can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by the driving position memory. ( P.140)
Outside rear view mirrors
The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while
driving. Failure to do so may result in loss of con-trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and prop-erly adjusted before driving.
Adjustment procedure
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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
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3-5. Opening, closing the windows
3-5.Opening, closing the windows
The power windows can be opened
and closed by one-touch operation of
the switches.
1 Closing
2 One-touch closing*
3Opening
4 One-touch opening*
*: To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
■The power windows can be operated
when
The engine switch <p ower switch> is in
IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.
■Operating the power windows after turning the engine <hybrid system> off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch <power switch> is turned to ACCES-
SORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame while the
window is closing, window movement is
stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the
door and window while the window is open- ing, window movement is stopped.
■When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates unusually and
the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the following operations with the power window switch of that door.
●Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch <power switch> in IGNITION ON mode
<ON mode>, within 4 seconds of the jam protection function or catch protection function activating, continuously operate
the power window switch in the one- touch closing direction or one-touch opening direction so that the door win-
dow can be opened and closed.
●If the door window cannot be opened
and closed even when performing the above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.
1 Close both side doors.
2 Turn the engine switch <power switch> to IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.
3 Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch cl osing direction and
completely close the door window.
4 Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the switch in the one-touch closing direction, and
hold it there for approximately 6 sec- onds or more.
5 Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the door window is com- pletely opened, continue holding the switch for an additional 1 second or
more.
6 Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing the switch in the one-touch opening direction, and
hold it there for approximately 4 sec- onds or more.
7 Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
Power windows
Opening and closing the power
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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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Driving
Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle..................... 154
Cargo and luggage .................... 161
Trailer towing ............................... 162
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)
......................................................... 163
Power (ignition) switch (LC500h)
......................................................... 167
EV drive mode (LC500h)...... 171
Automatic transmission (LC500)
......................................................... 173
Hybrid transmission (LC500h)
......................................................... 179
Turn signal lever ......................... 186
Parking brake .............................. 187
Brake Hold.................................... 189
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 191
Automatic High Beam ............. 193
Fog light switch ........................... 196
Windshield wipers and washer
......................................................... 196
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap...... 201
4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Lexus Safety System+ ............. 203
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 210
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .. 218
RSA (Road Sign Assist).......... 226
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ...................... 229
Cruise control ............................ 239
Driving mode select switch ... 242
Lexus parking assist-sensor .. 243
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 248
Active rear wing ........................ 259
Driving assist systems .............. 262
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
(LC500h).................................. 267
Winter driving tips .................... 269

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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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4-1. Before driving
Driving
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine
speed may become high while driving. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is firmly or quickly
depressed
■Restraining the engine <hybrid system> output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine <hybrid system> output may be
restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display while the sys- tem is operating. ( P.378)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is
performed, the engine <hybrid system> output may be restrained.• When the shift position is shifted from R
to D, D or M to R, N to R, P to D*, or P to
R* with the accelerator pedal depressed,
a warning message appears on the multi- information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the instruc- tions.• When the accelerator pedal is depressed
too much while the vehicle is in reverse.*: Depending on the situation, the shift posi-
tion may not be changed.
●While Drive-Start Control is being acti- vated, your vehicle may have trouble escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In
such case, deactivate TRC ( P.263) to cancel Drive Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from
the mud or fresh snow.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing
the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds. • Avoid sudden acceleration.• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type park- ing brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes
periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer, per- form the bedding down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra- tion laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. ( P.412)
■Brake pads and discs
The brake pads and discs are designed for use under high load conditions. Therefore, brake noise may be generated depending
on the vehicle speed, braking force and vehicle environment (temperature, humid-ity, etc.).
WARNING
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4-1. Before driving
Driving
WARNING
■When shifting the shift position
●LC500: Do not let the vehicle roll
backward while a forward driving posi- tion is selected, or roll forward while the shift position is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering performance, resulting in an accident
or damage to the vehicle. LC500h: Do not let the vehicle roll backward while a forward driving posi-
tion is selected, or roll forward while the shift position is in R. Doing so may result in an accident or
damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift position to P while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con- trol.
●Do not shift the shift position to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle con-trol.
●Do not shift the shift position to a driv-
ing position while the vehicle is moving backward. Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con- trol.
●LC500: Changing the shift position to N while the vehicle is moving will dis-
engage the engine from the transmis- sion. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
LC500h: Changing the shift position to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the hybrid system. Engine
braking is not available with the hybrid system disengaged.
●Be careful not to change the shift posi-tion with the accelerator pedal
depressed. Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may lead to
unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
After changing the shift position, make sure to confirm the current shift posi-tion displayed on the shift position indi-
cator inside the meter.
■Brake pad wear
If any of the following situations occur,
have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
●If the thickness of the brake pads
exceeds the brake pad wear limit when visually checking all four brake pads (for the brake pad wear limit, refer to
P.418)
●If “Brake Pad Wear Visit Your Dealer”
is displayed (only the right-side pads can be detected)
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed. Moderate
levels of the brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced braking power. As a result, the discs may wear more quickly
than conventional brake discs. Therefore, when replacing the brake pads, Lexus recommends that you also have the
thickness of the discs measured. It is dan- gerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
those of the brake discs are exceeded.

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4-1. Before driving
WARNING
■When the vehicle is stopped
●LC500: Do not race the engine.
If the shift position is any position other than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-
ing an accident. LC500h: Do not depress the acceler-ator pedal unnecessarily.
If the shift position is any position other than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-
ing an accident.
●LC500: In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while
the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.LC500h: In order to prevent acci-
dents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while stopped with the
“READY” indicator is illuminated, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or back- ward, always depress the brake pedal and securely apply the parking brake
as needed.
●Avoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter
or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle
may cause the plastic lenses and plas- tic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior
of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical components.
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the
vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a met-
allized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.