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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and security
Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows, adjustment
before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine , refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and care
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arises
What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specifications
Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
IndexSearch by symptom
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Engine compartment...................318
12-volt battery................................ 325
Tires ................................................... 327
Replacing the tire ......................... 339
Tire inflation pressure................. 345
Wheels.............................................. 346
Air conditioning filter.................. 347
Electronic key battery ................ 349
Checking and replacing fuses 350
Light bulbs ....................................... 355
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................... 360
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency............................. 360
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
........................................................... 362
If you think something is wrong
........................................................... 366
Fuel pump shut off system
(LC500)....................................... 367
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds..................... 368
If a warning message is displayed
........................................................... 378
If you have a flat tire..................... 384
If the engine will not start (LC500)
........................................................... 385
If the hybrid system will not start
(LC500h) .................................... 386
If you lose your keys .................... 388
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened .......................................... 388
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly ................................. 389
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
........................................................... 392
If your vehicle overheats (LC500)
.......................................................... 400
If your vehicle overheats (LC500h)
.......................................................... 403
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 407
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.) .................................................. 410
Fuel information.............................. 421
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ............... 423
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize ........................... 436
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
.......................................................... 438
Alphabetical index ....................... 441
Certification ................................... 453
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial index
Windshield wipers................................................................................................... P.196
Precautions against winter season.............................................................................. P.271
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*................................................ P.284
Precautions against car wash ...................................................................................... P.305
Fuel filler door ......................................................................................................... P.201
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... P.201
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ........................................................................................... P.412
Tires .......................................................................................................................... ..P.327
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................................................................................. P.419
Winter tires/tire chains .................................................................................................. P.269
Checking/rotation/tire pressure wa rning system ..............................................P.327
Coping with flat tires ....................................................................................................... P. 384
Hood ........................................................................................................................... P.316
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ......... P.316
Engine oil..................................................................................................................... ........... P.413
Coping with overheating .................................................................................. P.400, 403
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.378
Active rear wing*................................................................................................... P.259
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights/cornering lightsP.191
Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.186
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... .P.191
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal................................................................................................ P.263
License plate lights .................................................................................................. P.191
Rear fog light ............................................................................................................ P.196
Back up light
Shifting the shift lever to R...................................................................................... P.175, 181
*: If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.355, Watts: P.420)
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4-2. Driving procedures
1Right turn
2 Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3 Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4 Left turn
If the turn signals do not stop flashing
after turning left or right, or if you want
to stop them flashing, operate the lever
in the opposite direction to either posi-
tion 2 or 3. If you move the lever to
either position 1 or 4, the selected turn
signals will flash.
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch

is in
IGNITION ON mode .
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear
turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■Customization
 P.423
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior ................................ 304
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior ................................. 307
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ... 312
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
......................................................... 314
Hood ............................................... 316
Positioning a floor jack............. 316
Engine compartment................ 318
12-volt battery............................. 325
Tires ................................................ 327
Replacing the tire ...................... 339
Tire inflation pressure.............. 345
Wheels .......................................... 346
Air conditioning filter............... 347
Electronic key battery ............. 349
Checking and replacing fuses
........................................................ 350
Light bulbs .................................... 355

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
( P.325)
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp
bolts)
Engine coolant
level (LC500)
( P.322)
• “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or a similar
high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, non-
nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid
technology
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for
adding coolant)
Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
(LC500h)
( P.322)
• “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or a similar
high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, non-
nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid
technology
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
•Funnel (used only for
adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P.319)
•“Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
•Funnel (used only for
adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P.350)
•Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Light bulbs
( P.355)
• Bulb with same number
and wattage rating as
original
Radiator and
condenser
( P.323)
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Tire inflation
pressure
( P.345)
• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.324)
• Water or washer fluid
containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
•Funnel (used only for
adding water or washer
fluid)
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Blown fuse
Type D
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
■After a fuse is replaced
●When installing the lid, make sure that the tab is installed securely.
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need replacement. ( P.355)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to cir- cuits designed to prevent overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this
vehicle may be unusable.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
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●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.Never replace a fuse with a wire, even
as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by any autho- rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon
as possible.

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Maintenance and care
Rear fog light
■Bulbs that need to be replaced by
any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer
 Headlights
 Front position lights and daytime
running lights
 Front turn signal lights
 Cornering lights
 Side turn signal lights
 Tail lights
 Stop lights
 Rear turn signal lights
 Back-up lights
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
■LED lights
The lights other than the rear fog light each
consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer to have the light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of
the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the
inside of the headlight lens does not indi- cate a malfunction. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer for more informa- tion in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
 P.354
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs
by yourself. Before replacing,
check the wattage of the light bulb
to be replaced. As there is a danger
that components may be damaged,
we recommend that replacement is
carried out by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Bulb location
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Rear fog light
1 Disconnect the connector.
2 Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
3 Remove the light bulb.
4 Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
5 Reconnect the connector.
After reconnecting the connector, turn on the rear fog light to visually check that
there is no light leaking from the bulb base.
Replacing light bulb
WARNING
■Replacing light bulb
●Turn off the light. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning off the light.
The bulb become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting moisture and oils on the
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
WARNING
●Fully install light bulb and any parts used to secure it. Failure to do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water
entering the light unit. This may dam- age the light or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulb is fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before
installing to prev ent heat damage.