brake light lexus LC500 2018 Owner's Guide

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4-6. Driving tips
Driving
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addition, the
operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving the fuel economy.
( P.242)
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the indicate of Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. ( P.86)
Shift the shift position to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driving in
heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift position
to P when parking. When using the N
position, there is no positive effect on
fuel consumption. In the N position, the
gasoline engine operates but electric-
ity cannot be generated. Also, when
using the air conditioning system, etc.,
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power is consumed.
 Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effec-
tive use of the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery)
power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be
restored by driving with the acceler-
ator pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes gently
and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy.
Check traffic reports before leaving
and avoid delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam, gently
release the brake pedal to allow the
vehicle to move forward slightly while
avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
(LC500h)
For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Changing the shift position
Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation
When braking
Delays

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4-6. Driving tips
Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a window
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.
 When the outside door handle is
frozen, unlock the doors using the
wireless remote control. If the out-
side door handles remain retracted
and do not move even if the doors
are unlocked using the wireless
remote control, pour warm water
over the frozen area to melt the ice
and wipe away the water immedi-
ately to prevent it from freezing. The
outside door handle may not retract
due to ice, however, the outside
door handle will return to the nor-
mal position after the ice melts.
 To ensure proper operation of the
climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on
the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.
 Check for and remove any excess
ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s
roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.
 Remove any snow or mud from the
bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.
■To protect windshield wipers
 P.198
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a
safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced
speed suitable to road conditions.
Park the vehicle and shift the shift posi-
tion to P without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freeze
up, preventing it from being released. If
the vehicle is parked without setting
the parking brake, make sure to block
the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous
because it may cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly, possibly leading to
an accident.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or re placement of snow
tires from any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-able repairer.
This is because the removal and attach- ment of snow tires affects the operation
of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle

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5-5. Using the storage features
1Using with half-open: Slide the
armrest as far back while pressing
the button.
Press the button to close.
2 Using with fully open: Lift the arm-
rest while pulling the knob.
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
■Using the auxiliary box
Do not place cups, beverage cans, etc. in the auxiliary box.
To open, press down and release the
cup holder lid.
Console box/auxiliary box
WARNING
■When closing the console box
Take care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the console box
●Do not pull the knob while sliding the armrest.
●Do not apply excessive force to the armrest.
Cup holder
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than a cup
or beverage can in the cup holder. Even when the lid is closed, items must not be stored in the cup holder.
Other items may be thrown out of the holder in the event of an accident or sud-den braking, causing injury. If possible,
cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the cup holder and air conditioning control switches
●Do not apply excessive force to the cup holder.
●Take care when placing a tall bottle in the cup holder. When the bottle is
taken out or the brakes are suddenly applied, the bottle may hit the air con-ditioning control switches, causing
damage to the switches or parts of the air conditioning system.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri- ous injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●LC500h: Make sure that the “IGNI-
TION ON” on the multi-information display and the “READY” indicator are both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●LC500: Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc.
right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.LC500h: Be careful not to touch the
engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-ing as they may be hot. Oil and other
fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are flammable.
●Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean water imme-
diately. If you still experience discomfort, con-sult a doctor.
■When working near the electric cool-ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode , the electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P.323)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt in the air.
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is
high. If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
2Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).
3 Turn the tire jack portion by
hand until the notch of the jack is in
contact with the jack point.
The jack point guides are located under the rocker panel. They indicate the jack
point positions.
4 Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
5 Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire.
When resting the tire on the ground, place
the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface.
1 Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface.
TireWheel chock positions
Front left-
hand side
Behind the rear right-hand
side tire
Front right-
hand side
Behind the rear left-hand
side tire
Rear left-
hand side
In front of the front right-
hand side tire
Rear right-
hand side
In front of the front left-hand
side tire
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WARNING
■Replacing a tire
Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these
areas with hands, feet or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
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7-1. Essential information
7-1.Essential information
Press the switch to flash all of the turn
signal lights.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■Emergency flashers
LC500: If the emergency flashers are used
for a long time while the engine is not run- ning, the 12-volt battery may discharge.
LC500h: If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid system is not operating (while the “READY” indica-
tor is not illuminated), the 12-volt battery may discharge.
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly
as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle.
2 Shift the shift position to N.
If the shift position is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.
4 Stop the engine .
If the shift position cannot be shifted
to N
3 Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
4 To stop the engine ,
press and hold the engine switch
for 2 consecutive
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped in the road due to
a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicl e has to be
stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)*
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by any auth orized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Actions to the warning li ghts or warning buzzers
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(red)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
This light also comes on when the park ing brake is not released. If the light
turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is operating nor-
mally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light
■ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronic engine control system;
 The hybrid system (LC500h);
 The electronic throttle control system;
 The electronic automatic transmission control system (LC500); or
 The electronic hybrid transmission control system (LC500h)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The SRS airbag system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light
(warning buzzer)*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Brake hold operated indicator
■Parking brake indicator
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Ov erride System or Drive-Start Control
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Indicates that the shift position was changed while depressing the accelera-
tor pedal and Drive-Start Control was operated
 Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer does not sound):
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simulta-
neously
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■Brake pad wear warning light (warning buzzer)*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Brake system warning light
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*
*: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver and front passenger that his or her
seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a
speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates that the brake pads are worn out
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronically controlled brake system
 The regenerated braking system (LC500h)
 The parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 12.1L [3.2 gal., 2.7 Imp.gal.] or
less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Warning
lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passe nger to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt
also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning buzzer)
turn off.