light lexus LC500C 2021 / LEXUS 2021 LC500 CONVERTIBLE (OM11498U) Owner's Guide

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Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to ON to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They
will turn off after th e engine is on, or
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 that the sys-tem is operating.
*4: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
When the engine switch is turned to
ON while the BSM main switch is
turned on.
When the BSM main switch is turned
on while the engine switch is in ON.
If the system is functioning correctly, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in
the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*7: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*8: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower,
the indicator will flash for approximately
10 seconds, then stay on.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on. When the acceleration exceeds the
Zone of Eco driving, or when the vehicle is
stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator can be enabled on
the multi-information display. ( P.79)
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
When the driving mode is Normal mode or
Comfort mode, switch the display to the
side position. ( P.78)
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
The part that exceeds the Zone of Eco driv-
ing illuminates in white.
“Custom” indicator
*2
(  P.203)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*7 ( P.41)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*7 ( P.41)
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and the high coolant temperature warning light comes on
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset
Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P.79)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.323)
■Rev indicator
When the engine speed reaches a set
speed or the red zone, a ring-shaped
indicator will be displayed on the
tachometer.
The indicator will be displayed in
amber ( ) when the engine speed
reaches a set speed, and in red ( )
when the engine speed reaches the
red zone. This setting can be enabled
on the multi-information display.
(  P.83)
■Rev peak
When the engine speed reaches or
exceeds the 3600 r/min, an afterim-
age of the tachometer will be displayed at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 second.
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in ON.
■Variable red zone
To help protect the engine, the engine
speed is controlled by starting the red zone
of the tachometer at different engine
speeds ranging from 3700 rpm to 7300
rpm depending on the engine coolant tem-
perature.
Before driving under extremely high load
conditions, make sure to sufficiently warm
up the engine.
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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights is automatically adjusted based on the
light sensor detecting how bright the sur-
roundings are.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds
(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “- -” or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Speed unit setting for the speedometer
When the speed unit has been changed
from the default setting, the vehicle speed in
the default unit is also displayed in the
meter.
■Pop-up display
●In some situations, su ch as when a switch
operation is performed, a pop-up display
will be temporarily displayed on the
multi-information display.
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off.
(  P.83)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the
display. This phenomen on is characteristic
of liquid crystal disp lays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on
the multi-information display. ( P.367)
The odometer and trip meter displays
can be switched. When the trip meter
is displayed, pressing and holding the
button will reset the trip meter.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and
its components
●Do not let the indicator of the tachom-
eter enter the red zone, as it rep-
resents the engine speed range which
exceeds the maximum safe engine
speed.
●In the following situations, the engine
may be overheating. In this case,
immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.345)
• The engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red zone (H).
• The engine oil temperature gauge is in the red zone (H).
Changing between the odome-
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The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1Darker
2 Brighter
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels
when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted individually. However, when the
surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.),
turning on the tail lights will not change the
instrument panel brightness.
The display can be switched between
the center and side positions.
Changing the Instrument panel
light brightness
Changing the display

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Select to display warning messages
and measures to be taken if a malfunc-
tion is detected. ( P.323)
Select to change the meter display set-
tings.
■Language
Select to change the language on the
display.
■Units
Select to change the unit of measure
for fuel consumption.
■Eco Driving Indicator Light
Select to activate/deactivate the Eco
Driving Indicator Light.
■Drive information 1/Drive informa-
tion 2
Select to select up to 2 items that will
be displayed on the “Drive Info 1”
screen and “Drive Info 2” screen
respectively. ( P.80)
■Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up dis-
plays, which may appear in some situa-
tions, on/off.
• Route guidance display of the navi- gation system-linked system
• Making call display of the hands- free phone system
• Audio system operation display
• Voice recognition display
• Instrument panel brightness adjust- ment display
■Ring position memory
Select to change the meter ring posi-
tion when the engine is started.
The position before the engine is
stopped or the center position can be
selected.
■Accent color
Select to change the accent color on
the screen, such as the cursor color.
■Rev indicator
Select to set the rev indicator on/off.
When set to on, proceed to select the
engine speed at which the rev indica-
tor will be displayed.
■Rev peak
Select to set the rev peak on/off.
■Clock
Select to switch between 12-hour dis-
play and 24-hour display.
■Initialization
Select to reset the meter display set-
tings.
■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, operation of the
settings display will be temporarily sus-
pended.
●When a warning message appears on the
multi-information display
●When the vehicle begins to move
■Customization
The settings can be changed on of the
multi-information display.
●Settings of the driving assist systems
(  P.367)
●Vehicle settings ( P.86, 265, 286,
287, 367)
Warning message display
Settings display

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Displays suggestions to the driver in
the following situations. For some sug-
gestions, a response to a displayed
suggestion can be selected. To select a
response, use the meter control
switches.
■Suggestion to turn on the head-
lights
If the headlight switch is in other than
or position, and the vehicle
speed is 3 mph (5 km/h) or higher for
a certain amount of time when the sur-
roundings are dark, a suggestion mes-
sage will be displayed.
■Suggestion to turn off the head-
lights
If the headlights are left on for a certain
amount of time after the engine switch
has been turned off, a suggestion mes-
sage will be displayed asking if you wish to turn the headlights off.
When the headlight switch is in the
“AUTO” position: To turn the head-
lights off, select “Yes”.
If a front door is opened after the engine
switch is turned off,
this suggestion mes-
sage will not be displayed.
■Suggestion to unlock the power
windows
If it is attempt to close the passenger’s
side window using the power window
switch on the driver’s door or all win-
dow control switch, a suggestion mes-
sage will be displayed.
■Customization
The suggestion function can be turned
on/off. (Customizable features: P.367)
WARNING
■Cautions during setting up the dis-
play
As the engine needs to be running
during setting up the display, ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with ade-
quate ventilation. In a closed area such as
a garage, exhaust gases including harm-
ful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect
and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■While setting up the display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure
that the engine is running while setting up
the display features.
Suggestion function

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Trip information
If a screen other than “Trip Informa-
tion” is displayed, select “Trip Informa-
tion”.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed since the
engine was started.
Elapsed time since the engine was
started.
Cruising range
Average fuel consumption for the past 15
minutes is divided by color into past aver-
ages and averages attained since the
engine switch was last turned to ON. Use
the displayed average fuel consumption as
a reference.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■History
If a screen other than “History” is dis-
played, select “History”. Best recorded fuel consumption
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel consump-
tion data
The average fuel consumption history is
divided by color into past averages and the
average fuel consumption since the last
updated. Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Updating the history data
Update the latest fuel consumption by
selecting “Update” to measure the current
fuel consumption again.
■Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be deleted
by selecting “Clear”.
■Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
This distance is computed based on your
average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
A
B
C
D
E
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Display the vehicle information on the
side display (P.229), and then select
or to display the desired
screen.
■Trip information (type A)
Displays the average fuel consumption
for the past 10 minutes in 1 minute
intervals, as well as the cruising range.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
■Trip information (type B)
Displays the cruising range, latest fuel
consumption and the amount of time
elapsed since the engine was started.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump- tion as a reference.
■History
Displays the average fuel consump-
tion, last average fuel consumption and
highest fuel consumption.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
Using the side display

933-1. Key information
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Before driving
( P.297). However, as there is a danger
that the electronic key may be damaged, it
is recommended that replacement be car-
ried out by your Lexus dealer.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not
leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m)
of the following electr ical appliances that
produce a magnetic field:
• TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■Replacing the battery
 P.297
■Confirmation of the registered key
number
The number of keys already registered to
the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
■If “A New Key has been Registered
Contact Your Dealer for Details” is
shown on the multi-information display
This message will be displayed each time
the driver’s door is opened when the doors
are unlocked from the outside for approxi-
mately 10 days after a new electronic key
has been registered.
If this message is disp layed but you have not
had a new electronic key registered, ask
your Lexus dealer to check if an unknown
electronic key (other than those in your
possession) has been registered.
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to
strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high tem-
peratures for long periods of time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them
in an ultrasonic washer etc.
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic
materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.
●Do not disassemble the keys.
●Do not attach a sticker or anything else
to the surface of the electronic key.
●Do not place the keys near objects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,
audio systems and induction cookers.
●Do not place the keys near medical
electrical equipment such as low-fre-
quency therapy equipment or micro-
wave therapy equipment, and do not
receive medical attent ion with the keys
on your person.
■Carrying the electronic key on your
person
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm)
or more away from electric appliances
that are turned on. Radio waves emitted
from electric applianc es within 3.9 in. (10
cm) of the electronic key may interfere
with the key, causing the key to not func-
tion properly.
■In case of a smart access system with
push-button start malfunction or
other key-related problems
 P.330
■When an electronic key is lost
 P.329
■Handling the card key (if equipped)
●If the battery or card key terminals get
wet, the battery may corrode and the
card key may stop working.
If the key is dropped into water, or if
drinking water, etc. is spilled on the
key, immediately remove the battery
cover and wipe the battery and termi-
nals. (To remove the battery cover,
lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is
corroded, have your Lexus dealer
replace the battery.

943-1. Key information
The electronic keys are equipped with
the following wireless remote control:Locks the doors ( P.96)
Unlocks the doors ( P.96)
Opens the windows
* ( P.96) Opens the trunk (
P.102)
Sounds the alarm ( P.94)
*: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
■Theft deterrent panic mode
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash
to deter any person from trying to break
into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.
To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be inserted in
one direction, as the key only has grooves
on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in
a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in
the electronic key. Carry the mechanical
key together with the electronic key. If the
electronic key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
(  P.330)
NOTICE
●Do not crush the battery cover or use
a screwdriver to remove the battery
cover.
Forcibly removing the battery cover
may bend or damage the key.
●If the battery cover is frequently
removed, the battery cover may
become loose.
●When installing the ba
ttery, make sure
to check the direction of the battery.
Installing the battery in the wrong
direction may cause the battery to
deplete rapidly.
●The surface of the card key may be
damaged, or its coating may peel off in
the following situations:
• The card key is carried together with hard objects, such as coins and keys.
• The card key is scraped with a sharp object, such as the tip of a mechanical
pencil.
• The surface of the card key is wiped with thinner or benzene.
Wireless remote control
A
B
C
Using the mechanical key
D
E