turn signal Lexus LC500 2021 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2021 LC500,LC500H OWNER'S MANUAL (OM11559U)
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3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ........................ 142
Cargo and luggage ...................... 148
Vehicle load limits ......................... 150
Trailer towing ................................... 151
Dinghy towing ................................. 151
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)............................................................ 152
Power (ignition) switch (LC500h) ............................................................ 156
EV drive mode (LC500h)........ 160
Automatic transmission (LC500) ............................................................ 162
Hybrid transmission (LC500h) ............................................................ 169
Turn signal lever............................. 175
Parking brake ................................. 176
Brake Hold....................................... 179
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................. 181
Automatic High Beam ................ 184
Windshield wipers and washer 187
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.......... 191
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + ................ 194
PCS (Pre-Collision System).... 200
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .... 207
Dynamic radar crui se control with 
full-speed range.......................... 214
Driving mode select switch...... 224
Intuitive parking assist ................ 225BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .........
231
Active rear wing ........................... 240
Driving assist systems ................ 243
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (LC500h).................................... 248
Winter driving tips ....................... 250
5-1. Remote Touch Remote Touch............................... 254
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge........ 258
5-3. Using the air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system.......................................................... 260
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 268
5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............................. 271
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 273
Trunk features ............................... 275
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features ............... 277
Garage door opener ................. 279
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior................................... 286
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 289
4Driving
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care 
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13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................. P.251
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.265
Precautions against car wash ............................. ......................................................... P.287
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................... P.19 1
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... .P.191
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... .................................................................................. P.388
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ...P.313
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................................................................... P.393
Winter tires..........................................................................................................................P.250
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system............................................... P.313
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .362
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P. 302
Opening ........................................................................................................................ .......P.302
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ........ P.388
Coping with overheating .................................................................................... P.376, 379
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.356
Active rear wing
*.................................................................................................. P.240
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................. P.181
Parking lights/daytime running lights................................................................ P.181
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.175
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... .P.181
License plate lights .................................................................................................. P.181
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................. ........................................................ P.164, 171
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.336, Watts: P.394)
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15Pictorial index
Applying/releasing ............................................................................................................P.176
Precautions against winter season ................... .......................................................... P.251
Warning buzzer/message................................................................................ P.350, 357
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.175
Headlight switch....................................................................................................... P.181
Headlights/parking lights/tail  lights/daytime running lights .............................P.181
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.187
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.187
Adding washer fluid .......................................................................................................... P. 310
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.357
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.338
Hood lock release lever ...................................................................................... P.302
Tilt and telescopic steering contro l switch................................ .................... ..P.133
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.133
Driving position memory ................................................................................................. P.127
Air conditioning system .......................................................................................P.260
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.260
Rear window defogger.....................................................................................................P.261
Audio system
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Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.117
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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782-1. Instrument cluster
indicate that a system check is being 
performed. They will turn off after the 
engine 
after a few seconds. There may be a 
malfunction in a system if a light does 
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunc-tion.
*4: This light illuminates on the center  panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the 
operating state of the vehicle’s various 
systems.
■Operation indicators
WARNING
■If a safety system  warning light does 
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the 
ABS and SRS warning light not come on 
when you start the engine 
are not available to he lp protect you in an 
accident, which could result in death or 
serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected 
by your Lexus dealer immediately if this 
occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator 
(  P.175)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.181)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.181)
Headlight high beam indica-
tor ( P.183)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor
*1 ( P.184)
Cruise control indicator
*2 
(  P.214)
Dynamic radar cruise control 
indicator
*2 (  P.214)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor
*2 (  P.214)
(white)
LKA indicator*2 ( P.207)
(green)
LKA indicator*2 ( P.207)
(orange)
LKA indicator*2, 3 ( P.207)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor ( P.225)
Slip indicator
*1, 3 (  P.244)
VSC OFF indicator
*1 
(  P.244)
PCS warning light
*1, 4 
(  P.200)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 
outside rear view mirror indi-
cators
*5, 6 (  P.231)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 
indicator ( P.231)
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic 
Alert) indicator ( P.231)
Brake hold standby indica-
tor
*1 (  P.179)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*1 (  P.179)
Security indicator
*7 (  P.70, 
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1113-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry 
function unlocks using the wireless remote 
control.
1 Turn the engine switch 
off.
2 When the indicator light on the key sur-
face is not on, press and hold  , 
 or   for approximately 5 
seconds while pressing and holding 
.
The setting changes each time an operation 
is performed, as shown below. (When 
changing the setting continuously, release 
the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and 
repeat step 2 .)
To prevent unintended triggering of the 
alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless 
remote control and open and close a door 
once after the settings have been changed. 
(If a door is not opened within 60 seconds 
after   is pressed, the doors will be 
locked again and the alarm will automati- cally be set.)
In a case that the alarm is triggered, imme-
diately stop the alarm. (
P.72)
■Impact detection door lock release sys-
tem
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a 
strong impact, both side doors are 
unlocked. Depending on the force of the 
impact or the type of accident, however, the 
system may not operate.
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flash-
ers flash to indicate that the doors have 
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; 
Unlocked: twice)
A buzzer sounds to in dicate that the win-
dows are operating.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 
60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, 
the security feature automatically locks the 
vehicle again.
■Open door warning buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when 
a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds 
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the 
door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehi-
cle once more.
■Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. 
(  P.72)
■Conditions affecting the operation of 
the smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control
 P.119
■If the smart access system with push-
button start or the wireless remote con-
trol does not operate properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock 
the doors. ( P.367) 
Replace the key battery with a new one if it 
is depleted. ( P.330)
■If the 12-volt batte ry is discharged
The doors cannot be locked and unlocked 
using the smart access system with push-
button start or wireless remote control. 
Multi-information  display/BeepUnlocking function
Exterior: Beeps 3  times
Interior: Pings  once
Pushing the depression 
on the front edge of the 
driver’s door handle 
unlocks only the 
driver’s door.
Pushing the depression 
on the front edge of the 
passenger’s door han-
dle unlocks both side 
doors.
Exterior: Beeps  twice
Interior: Pings  once
Pushing the depression 
on the front edge of 
either door handle 
unlocks both side 
doors. 
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1203-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the 
effective range (detection areas), the sys-
tem may not operate properly in the fol-
lowing cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the win- dow or outside door handle, near the 
ground, or in a high place when the doors 
are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or  in a high place, or too close to the rear 
bumper center when the trunk is opened.
• The electronic key is on the instrument  panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the 
door pockets or glove box when the 
engine 
engine switch 
changed.
●Do not leave the electronic key on top of 
the instrument panel  or near the door 
pockets when exiting the vehicle. 
Depending on the radio wave reception 
conditions, it may be  detected by the 
antenna outside the cabin and the doors 
will become lockable from the outside, 
possibly trapping the electronic key 
inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electron ic key is within the 
effective range, the doors may be locked 
or unlocked by anyone. However, only 
the doors detecting the electronic key 
can be used to unlock the vehicle.
●Even if the electronic  key is not inside the 
vehicle, it may be possible to start the 
engine 
key is near the window.
●The doors may unlock or lock if a large 
amount of water spla shes on the door 
handle, such as in the rain or in a car 
wash, when the electronic key is within 
the effective range. (The doors will auto-
matically be locked after approximately 
60 seconds if the d oors are not opened 
and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used to 
lock the doors when the electronic key is 
near the vehicle, there is a possibility that 
the door may not be unlocked by the 
entry function. (Use  the wireless remote 
control to unlock the doors.)
●When the lock operation is performed  using the lock sensor, recognition signals 
will be shown up to two consecutive 
times. After this, no recognition signals 
will be given.
●If the door handle becomes wet while the 
electronic key is within the effective 
range, the door may lock and unlock 
repeatedly. In this case, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the 
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. 
(2 m) or more away from the vehicle. 
(Take care to ensure that the key is not 
stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving  mode to disable the smart access system 
with push-button start. ( P.119)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle 
and a door handle becomes wet during a 
car wash, a message may be shown on 
the multi-information display and a 
buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To 
turn off the alarm, lock both side doors.
●If an outside door handle is not retracted 
during a car wash, a door may be opened 
or an outside door handle may be dam-
aged. Make sure that  the outside door 
handles are retracted before using the 
car wash.
●A sudden handle operation or a handle 
operation immediately after entering the 
effective range may prevent the doors 
from being unlocked. Touch the door 
unlock sensor and check that the doors 
are unlocked before pulling the door 
handle again.
●Unlocking the vehicle may take more 
time if another electronic key is within the 
effective range.
■When the vehicle is not driven for 
extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not 
leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) 
of the vehicle.
●The smart access system with push-but-
ton start can be deactivated in advance.
●Setting the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode helps to reduce key battery 
depletion. ( P.119) 
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Driving
Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 142
Cargo and luggage ................... 148
Vehicle load limits ...................... 150
Trailer towing ................................ 151
Dinghy towing .............................. 151
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (LC500)......................................................... 152
Power (ignition) switch (LC500h) ......................................................... 156
EV drive mode (LC500h)..... 160
Automatic transmission (LC500) ......................................................... 162
Hybrid transmission (LC500h) ......................................................... 169
Turn signal lever.......................... 175
Parking brake .............................. 176
Brake Hold.................................... 179
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch .......................... 181
Automatic High Beam ............. 184
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 187
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap....... 191
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + ............. 194
PCS (Pre-Collision System). 200
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) . 207Dynamic radar cruise control with 
full-speed range........................ 214
Driving mode select switch ...224
Intuitive parking assist ............. 225
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 231
Active rear wing ........................ 240
Driving assist systems.............. 243
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (LC500h)................................. 249
Winter driving tips ..................... 251 
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1754-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
However, even when in the M position, 
the gears will be automatically 
changed in the following situation:
When vehicle speed drops (down-
shift only).
 When vehicle speed increases 
(upshift only).
 When the accelerator pedal is firmly 
depressed.
 When it is necessary to protect the 
transmission fluid temperature is 
high or low, or other reasons.
 When particulate matter has accu-
mulated in the exhaust filter.
Also, the gear will not shift when the 
vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift 
operation is performed.
■Downshifting restrictions warning 
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In  some circumstances, 
downshifting may not be possible even 
when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A 
buzzer will sound twice.)
1 Right turn
2 Lane change to the right (move the 
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3Lane change to the left (move the 
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch 
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.
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions 
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1834-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
1With the headlights on, push the 
lever away from you to turn on the 
high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center 
position to turn the high beams off.
2Pull the lever toward you and 
release it to flash the high beams 
once.
You can flash the high beams with the 
headlights on or off.
When any of the following conditions is 
met, while the headlights (low beam) 
are on, the cornering lights will addi-
tionally turn on and light up the direc-
tion of movement for the vehicle. This is 
to ensure excellent visibility when 
either driving at intersections or park-
ing at night.
The steering wheel is operated
 The turn signal lever is operated
 The shift position is in R (both left 
and right side cornering lights)
■Cornering light control
●The lights illuminate when the vehicle  speed is approximately 19 mph (30 
km/h) or less. However,
 the lights turn off 
when the vehicle speed increases to 
approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or 
more.
●After the lights remain illuminated for 30 
minutes, they automatically turn off.
Turning on the high beam head-
lights
Cornering lights 
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1854-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
●House lights, street lights, traffic signals, 
and illuminated billboards or signs may 
cause the high beam to switch to the low 
beams, or the low beams to remain on.
●The following factors may affect the 
amount of time taken to turn the high 
beam on or off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, 
and tail lights of vehicles ahead
• The movement and direction of vehicles  ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has opera- tional lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled 
vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient,  curve, condition of the road surface etc.)
• The number of passengers and amount of  luggage
●The high beam may be turned on or off 
when the driver does not expect it.
●Bicycles or similar objects may not be 
detected.
●In the situations show n below, the system 
may not be able to accurately detect sur-
rounding brightness levels. This may 
cause the low beams to remain on or the 
high beams to cause problems for pedes-
trians, vehicles ahead or other parties. In 
these cases, manually switch between the 
high and low beams.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sand-
storms etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist,  ice, dirt etc.
• The windshield is  cracked or damaged.
• The front camera is deformed or dirty.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal  to those of headlights, tail lights or fog 
lights.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail 
lights that are either switched off, dirty, 
changing color, or have improperly 
adjusted aim.
• When driving through an area of inter- mittently changing brightness and dark-
ness.
• When frequently and repeatedly driving 
ascending/descending roads, or roads 
with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces 
(such as stone-paved roads, gravel tracks 
etc.). • When frequently and repeatedly taking 
curves or driving on a winding road.
• There is a highly re flective object ahead 
of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or  dirty.
• The vehicle is listing or titling, due to a flat  tire, a trailer being towed etc.
• The driver believes that the high beam 
may be causing problems or distress to 
other drivers or pedestrians nearby.
■Temporarily lowering  sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be tempo-
rarily lowered.
1 Turn the engine switch 
off while the following conditions are 
met.
• The headlight swit ch is in   or  .
• The headlight switch  lever is in low beam 
position.
• Automatic High Be am switch is on.
2 Turn the engine switch 
to IGNITION ON mode 
3 Within 60 seconds after  2, repeat pull-
ing the headlight switch lever to the 
original position then pushing it to the 
high beam position quickly 10 times, 
then leave the lever in high beam posi-
tion.
4 If the sensitivity is changed, the Auto-
matic High Beam indicator turns on and 
off 3 times.
Automatic High Beam (headlights) may 
turn on even the vehicle is stopped.
■Switching to high beam
Push the lever away from you.
The Automatic High Beam indicator will 
turn off and the high beam indicator will 
turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position to acti-
vate the Automatic High Beam system 
again.
Turning the high beam on/off 
manually