warning 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 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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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
Index

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cables on the hybrid vehicles emit
approximately the same amount of
electromagnetic waves as the conven-
tional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of
their electromagnetic shielding.
LC500h: Unwanted noise may occur
in the reception of the radio frequency
transmitter (RF-transmitter).
The SRS airbag and seat belt preten-
sioner devices in your Lexus contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is
scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may
cause an accident such as fire. Be sure
to have the systems of the SRS airbag
and seat belt pretensioner removed
and disposed of by a qualified service
shop or by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer before you
scrap your vehicle.
For Russia and Kazakhstan:
In accordance with a Technical regula-
tion of the Customs Union “On safety
of wheeled vehicles” TR CU 018/2011
(requirements to the vehicles in rela-
tion to their internal noise), this vehicle
shall not be utilized for public purpose
(for example, taxi).
Scrapping of your Lexus
Noise levels inside the vehicle
(LC500 only)
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive
your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordina-tion, which could lead to an accident that
could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defen-
sively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting con- trols, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with
resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding chil-dren’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have
or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle
or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows
or other features of the vehicle. In addi- tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.

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Information for hybrid vehicles is writ-
ten in brackets next to the information
for gasoline vehicles
Example
Turn the engine switch*1 switch>*2 to IGNITION ON mode*1
*2.
*1:LC500
*2:LC500h
Reading this manual
Explains symbols used in this man-
ual
Symbols in this manual
SymbolsMeanings
WARNING:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause death or serious
injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause damage to or a
malfunction in the vehi-
cle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or
working procedures. Fol-
low the steps in numeri-
cal order.
Symbols in illustrations
SymbolsMeanings
Indicates the action
(pushing, turning, etc.)
used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of
an operation (e.g. a lid
opens).
SymbolsMeanings
Indicates the component
or position being
explained.
Means Do not, Do not do
this , or Do not let this
happen .
Different writing styles for gasoline
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
■Exterior
Doors ...........................................................................................................................P.115
Locking/unlocking.............................................................................................................. P.115
Opening/closing the side window ..............................................................................P.150
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key................................................ P.390
Warning messages ............................................................................................................. P. 118
Trunk .......................................................................................................................... .. P.119
Opening from inside the cabin .....................................................................................P.120
Opening from outside ......................................................................................................P.120
Opening by using the mechanical key .................................................................... P.392
Warning messages ............................................................................................................. P. 118
Outside rear view mirrors .................................................................................... P.147
Adjusting the mirror angle.............................................................................................. P.147
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ P.148
Driving position memory.................................................................................................P.140
Defogging the mirrors......................................................................................................P.28 1
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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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Pictorial index
■Instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch ....................................................................P.163, 167
Starting the engine / changing the mode ....................... P.163, 167
Emergency stop of the engine .................................................. P.360
When the engine 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
Parking brake switch..............................................................................................P.187
Applying/releasing ............................................................................................................P .187
Precautions against winter season............................................................................ P.270
Warning buzzer/message ................................................................................ P.372, 379
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................P.186
Headlight switch ....................................................................................................... P.191
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ................. P.191
Rear fog light ................................................................................................................. ....... P.196
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.196
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ............ P.196
Adding washer fluid......................................................................................................... P.3 24
Warning messages ...........................................................................................................P.37 9
Headlight cleaners............................................................................................................. P.196
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.360
Hood lock release lever ........................................................................................P.316
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ......................................................P.145
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... .......P.145
Driving position memory.................................................................................................P.140
Air conditioning system....................................................................................... P.280
Usage .......................................................................................................................... .......... P.280
Rear window defogger ....................................................................................................P.281
Audio system*
Trunk opener main switch ....................................................................................P.122
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Pictorial index
■Instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch ....................................................................P.163, 167
Starting the engine / changing the mode ....................... P.163, 167
Emergency stop of the engine .................................................. P.360
When the engine 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
Parking brake switch..............................................................................................P.187
Applying/releasing ............................................................................................................P .187
Precautions against winter season............................................................................ P.270
Warning buzzer/message ................................................................................ P.372, 379
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................P.186
Headlight switch ....................................................................................................... P.191
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ................. P.191
Rear fog light ................................................................................................................. ....... P.196
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.196
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ............ P.196
Adding washer fluid......................................................................................................... P.3 24
Warning messages ...........................................................................................................P.37 9
Headlight cleaners............................................................................................................. P.196
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.360
Hood lock release lever ........................................................................................P.316
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ......................................................P.145
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... .......P.145
Driving position memory.................................................................................................P.140
Air conditioning system....................................................................................... P.280
Usage .......................................................................................................................... .......... P.280
Rear window defogger ....................................................................................................P.281
Audio system*
Trunk opener main switch ....................................................................................P.122
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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