towing lexus LC500 2018 Owner's Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual ....................................... 8
How to search .................................................. 9
Pictorial index ................................................ 10
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ................................... 28
For safe driving.................................. 29
Seat belts ............................................ 30
SRS airbags ....................................... 35
Pop Up Hood .................................... 43
Exhaust gas precautions ............... 45
1-2. Child safety
Airbag manual on-off system ...... 46
Riding with children......................... 47
Child restraint systems ................. 48
1-3. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features (LC500h)
............................................................... 62
Hybrid system precautions
(LC500h) ....................................... 65
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system <Immo-
bilizer system> ............................... 70
Double locking system .................. 75
Alarm .................................................... 76
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .... 82
Gauges and meters ....................... 88
Multi-information display.............. 92
Head-up display ............................... 99
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ............................................. 104
3-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 112
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors and trunk
Doors ................................................... 115
Trunk .................................................... 119
Smart entry & start system ......... 122
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats........................................ 138
Driving position memory ........... 140
Head restraints ............................... 143
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ................................ 145
Inside rear view mirror ................ 146
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 147
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
Power windows ............................. 150
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle......................... 154
Cargo and luggage........................ 161
Trailer towing................................... 162
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)
............................................................ 163
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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Pictorial index
■Instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch <Power switch> ....................................................................P.163, 167
Starting the engine <hybrid system>/ changing the mode ....................... P.163, 167
Emergency stop of the engine <hybrid system> .................................................. P.360
When the engine <hybrid system> will not start....................................... P.385, 386
Warning messages ...................................................................................... P.164, 168, 378
Shift lever ..........................................................................................................P.173, 179
Changing the shift position.................................................................................... P.175, 181
Precautions against towing .......................................................................................... P.362
Meters ......................................................................................................................... P.88
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights ................................ P.88
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.82
When the warning lights come on ............................................................................ P.368
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.92
Display........................................................................................................................ ...............P.92
When the warning messages are displayed ......................................................... P.378
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Pictorial index
■Instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch <Power switch> ....................................................................P.163, 167
Starting the engine <hybrid system>/ changing the mode ....................... P.163, 167
Emergency stop of the engine <hybrid system> .................................................. P.360
When the engine <hybrid system> will not start....................................... P.385, 386
Warning messages ...................................................................................... P.164, 168, 378
Shift lever ..........................................................................................................P.173, 179
Changing the shift position.................................................................................... P.175, 181
Precautions against towing .......................................................................................... P.362
Meters ......................................................................................................................... P.88
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights ................................ P.88
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.82
When the warning lights come on ............................................................................ P.368
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.92
Display........................................................................................................................ ...............P.92
When the warning messages are displayed ......................................................... P.378
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1-2. Child safety
For safety and security
locking feature), secure the child
restraint system using a locking clip.
5 After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
( P.57)
■Removing a child restraint system
installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button and
fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system may spring up due to the
rebound of the seat cushion. Release the
buckle while holding down the child
restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself,
slowly return it to the stowing position.
■When installing a child restraint system
You may need a locking clip to install the child restraint system. Follow the instruc-tions provided by the manufacturer of the
system. If your child restraint system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase the following item from any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer: Locking clip for child restraint system (Part
No. 73119-22010)
■ISOFIX rigid anchors (ISOFIX
child restraint system)
Lower anchors are provided for the
each rear seat. (Buttons displaying the
location of the anchors are attached to
the seats.)
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint sys- tem
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play with the
seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to
cut the belt.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system left
and right, and forward and backward to ensure that it has been securely installed.
●After securing a child restraint system,
never adjust the seat.
●When a junior seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is posi-tioned across the center of the child’s
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder.
●Follow all installation instructions pro-
vided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
Child restraint system fixed with
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1-3. Hybrid system
For safety and security
WARNING
●Do not touch the battery if liquid is leaking from or adhering to it.If electrolyte (carbonic-based organic
electrolyte) from the hybrid battery (traction battery) comes into contact with the eyes or skin, it could cause
blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event that it comes into con-tact with the eyes or skin, wash it off
immediately with a large amount of water, and seek immediate medical attention.
●If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid
battery (traction battery), do not approach the vehicle.Even in the unlikely event that the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is damaged, the internal construction of the battery will prevent a large amount
of electrolyte from leaking out. How- ever, any electrolyte that does leak out will give off a vapor. This vapor is an
irritant to skin and eyes and could cause acute poisoning if inhaled.
●Do not bring burning or high-tem-perature items close to the electrolyte.
The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
●If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even a small amount of water may be danger-
ous.
●If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with rear wheels raised. If the wheels connected to the electric
motor (traction motor) are on the ground when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This
may cause a fire. ( P.362)
●Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground, the fuel sys-
tem may have been damaged. Leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
●Your vehicle contains a sealed lithium-ion battery.
●Never resell, hand over or modify the hybrid battery. To prevent accidents,
hybrid batteries that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are collected through any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Do not dispose of the battery yourself.
Unless the battery is properly col- lected, the following may occur, result-ing in death or serious injury:
• The hybrid battery may be illegally dis- posed of or dumped, and it is hazard-
ous to the environment or someone may touch a high voltage part, result-ing in an electric shock.
• The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid vehi-
cle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or modified in any way, accidents such as electric shock, heat
generation, smoke generation, an explosion and electrolyte leakage may
occur.
When reselling or handing over your
vehicle, the possibility of an accident is
extremely high because the person
receiving the vehicle may not be aware
of these dangers.
●If your vehicle is disposed of without
the hybrid battery having been removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts,
cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid battery
must be disposed of by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. If the
hybrid battery is not disposed of prop- erly, it may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious injury.

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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
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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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4
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
Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the
installation of a tow hitch or the use
of a tow hitch carrier for a wheel-
chair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
WARNING
●Assisting the driver to measure follow- ing distance
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range is on ly intended to help
the driver in determ ining the following
distance between the driver’s own vehi-
cle and a designated vehicle traveling
ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows
careless or inattentive driving, and it is
not a system that can assist the driver in
low-visibility conditions. It is still neces-
sary for driver to pay close attention to
the vehicle’s surroundings.
●Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range determines whether the
following distance between the driver’s
own vehicle and a designated vehicle
traveling ahead is within a set range. It is
not capable of making any other type of
judgement. Therefore, it is absolutely
necessary for the driver to remain vigi-
lant and to determine whether or not
there is a possibility of danger in any
given situation.
●Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range has limited capability to
prevent or avoid a collision with a vehicle
traveling ahead. Therefore, if there is
ever any danger, the driver must take
immediate and direct control of the vehi-
cle and act appropriately in order to
ensure the safety of all involved.
■To avoid inadvertent dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
activation
Switch the dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range off using the cruise control main switch when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range in any of the follow- ing situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-dent resulting in death or serious injury.
●Roads where there are pedestrians,
cyclists, etc.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those cov- ered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep downhills, or where there
are sudden changes between sharp up and down gradients Vehicle speed may exceed the set
speed when driving down a steep hill.
●At entrances to freeways and highways
●When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-sors from detecting correctly (fog,
snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
●When there is rain, snow, etc. on the front surface of the radar sensor or camera sensor
●In traffic conditions that require fre-
quent repeated acceleration and deceleration
●During emergency towing

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
Resuming is available when the vehicle
speed is more than approximately 40
km/h (25 mph).
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift position is in D.
●LC500: Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise con-
trol, the set speed can be increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pressing the -
/SET switch to set the new speed.
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the
vehicle speed in any of the following situa- tions.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below the preset vehicle speed.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approxi-mately 40 km/h (25 mph).
●VSC is activated.
●TRC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRC system is turned
off.
■If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-informa-tion display
Press the cruise control main switch once to deactivate the system, and then press the
switch again to reactivate the system. If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately
after being activated, there may be a mal- function in the cruise control system. Have the vehicle inspected by authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control
by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the
cruise control main switch when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise con-trol
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those cov-
ered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep downhills Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●During emergency towing