lexus LC500C 2021 / LEXUS 2021 LC500 CONVERTIBLE (OM11498U) Manual Online
Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2021, Model line: LC500C, Model: Lexus LC500C 2021Pages: 410, PDF Size: 8.71 MB
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792-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
■Display
When the main meter is in the cen-
ter position
Displays various drive information on 
the main meter.
Some of the contents which are dis-
played when the main meter is in the 
side position cannot be displayed. 
(  P.80)
When the main meter is in the side 
position
Selecting a menu icon displays a vari-
ety of vehicle data or allows vehicle 
settings to be customized.
■Menu icons
■Opening image display
When the engine switch is in ACC or ON, 
the opening image is displayed on the multi-
information display. 
While the opening image is being dis-
played, the meter display cannot be 
changed even if the drive mode is changed. 
When the start-up display is finished, the 
meter display for the currently selected 
mode will be displayed.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting 
battery terminals
Record of the maximum G-forces will be 
reset.
■Liquid crystal display
 P.77
Multi-information display
Display and menu icons
Drive information ( P.80)
Navigation system-linked dis-
play ( P.82)
Audio system-linked display 
( P.82)
Driving assist system informa-
tion ( P.82)
Warning message display 
( P.323)
Settings display ( P.83)
WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
●When operating the multi-information 
display while driving, pay extra atten-
tion to the safety of the area around 
the vehicle.
●Do not look continuously at the multi-
information display while driving as 
you may fail to see pedestrians, objects 
on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle. 
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The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches./ : Switch menu 
/ : Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the screen and 
move the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set 
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen and 
move the main meter
Call sending/receiving and history 
display 
Linked with the hands-free system,  sending or receiving call is dis-
played. For details regarding the 
hands-free system, refer to “NAVI-
GATION SYSTEM OWNER’S 
MANUAL”.
■Content of drive information
Select to display various drive data.
Up to 2 of the following items can be 
selected.
Items displayed can be switched by 
pressing   or   of the meter con-
trol switches to select   and then 
pressing  or .
 Current fuel consumption
*1
Displays the current rate of fuel consump-
tion
Average fuel economy (after 
reset
*2/after start/ after refuel)*1
Displays the average fuel consumption 
since the function was reset, the engine 
was started, and the vehicle was refueled, 
respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
Average speed (after reset*2/after 
start)
*1
Displays the average vehicle speed since 
the function was reset and the engine was 
started, respectively
 Elapsed time (after reset*2/after 
start)
*1
Displays the elapsed time since the func-
tion was reset and the  engine was started, 
WARNING
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm 
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display 
monitor may respond slowly, and display 
changes may be delayed. 
For example, there is a lag between the 
driver’s shifting and the new gear num-
ber appearing on the display. This lag 
could cause the driver to downshift 
again, causing rapid and excessive 
engine braking and possibly an accident 
resulting in death or injury.
Changing the meter display
A
B
C
D
Drive information 
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2
Vehicle status information and indicators
respectively
Distance (range/after start)*1
Displays the estimated maximum distance 
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel 
remaining and the distance driven after the 
engine was started respectively.
• 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.
• When only a small amount of fuel is  added to the tank, the display may not be 
updated. 
When refueling, turn the engine switch 
off. If the vehicle is refueled without turn-
ing the engine switch off, the display may 
not be updated.
*1: Displayed when the item is set in “Drive Info 1” and “Drive Info 2”.
*2: The function can be reset by pressing “OK” of the meter control switches for 
longer than 1 second when the item to 
reset is displayed. 
If there is more than  one item that can 
be reset, the item selection screen will 
appear.
■Eco Driving Indicator/engine oil 
temperature gauge
 P.73, 75
■Tire pressure
 P.283
■Gear positions
Displays the current shift range or gear 
position when the shift position is in D 
or M.
■Units
The units of measure used can be 
changed while driving.
Unlike the units sett ing performed on the 
settings display, th e units setting per-
formed on the drive information menu can 
be changed while driving.
■G-force
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle
 Reading the display
• Normal display
Displays the following on the multi-infor-
mation display
Acceleration G-force on the vehicle
Current G-force value (analyzed value 
of front/rear and left/right G-forces)
• Advanced display
Displays the following on the main meter 
and multi-information display
Multi-information display:
Acceleration G-force on the vehicle
Record of the maximum G-forces
A
B
A
B 
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Value of the maximum G-force since 
display reset (analyzed value of 
front/rear and left/right G-forces)
This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on factors such as the 
road surface condition, temperature and 
vehicle speed, the display may not show 
the actual condition of the vehicle.
Main meter:
G-force direction
Current G-force value (analyzed value 
of front/rear and left/right G-forces)
This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on factors such as the 
road surface condition, temperature and 
vehicle speed, the display may not show 
the actual condition of the vehicle.
 Switching the display
To switch to advanced  display, press “OK”.
To return to normal display, press “OK”.
 Resetting the record of maximum 
G-forces
With the record of maximum G-forces dis-
played, press and hold “OK” to reset the 
display.
Peak hold function (advanced dis-
play only)
If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are 
generated, the G-force value displayed on 
the main meter will turn yellow and be held  for 3 seconds.
■LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) vehi-
cle sway warning
 P.187
■Display off
A blank screen is displayed
Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.
 Route guidance
 Compass display
Select to enable se lection of an audio 
source or track on the meter using the 
meter control switches.
Select to display the dynamic radar 
cruise control  with full-speed 
range/LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) 
information, when the system is used.
C
A
B
Navigation system-linked dis-
play
Audio system-linked display
Driving assist system informa-
tion 
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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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2
Vehicle status information and indicators
*:If equipped
Navigation system-linked display 
area
Displays the following items, which are 
linked to the navigation system:
• Speed limit
•Street name
• Route guidance to destination
•Compass
Driving assist system status display 
area
Displays the current shift position, and shift  range/gear position, or the operational 
status of the following systems:
• Pre-collision warning (Pre-Collision 
System) ( P.179)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range ( P.194)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ( P.186)
• Intuitive parking assist ( P.204)
Displayed content is th e same as that dis-
played on the multi-information display. 
For details, refer to  the explanations of 
each system.
Vehicle speed display
Information display area ( P.87)
Displays the following items:
• Warning/message
•/ icon ( P.87)
• Audio system operation status
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range status ( P.194)
• Hands-free system status ( P.87)
• Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer  ( P.88)
HUD (Head-up display) switch
■Enabling/Disabling the head-up 
display
Pressing the switch turns the head-up 
display on/off.
Head-up display*
The head-up display is linked to the 
meters and navigati on system and 
projects a variety of information in 
front of the driver, such as the cur-
rent vehicle speed and route guid-
ance to a set destination.
System components
A
B
Using the head-up display
C
D
E 
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■Changing settings of the head-up 
display
Select   on the multi-information dis-
play ( P.79) to change the following 
settings:
 Display brightness/position
Select to adjust the brightness and position 
of the head-up display.
Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer
Select to display Eco Driving Indicator, 
tachometer or no content.
Display content
Select to enable/dis able the following 
items:
• Route guidance to destination
• Driving assist system status
• Compass
• Audio system operation status
 Display angle
Select to adjust the angle of the head-up 
display.
■Head-up display
●The head-up display may seem dark and 
hard to see when viewed through sun-
glasses, especially polarized sunglasses. 
Adjust the brightness of the head-up dis-
play or remove your sunglasses.
●When the head-up displa y is turned off, it 
will remain off even if the engine switch is 
turned to ACC or ON after the engine 
switch has been turned off.
●The startup image will be displayed on 
the head-up display after the engine 
switch has been turned to ON while the 
head-up display switch is set to on.
■Display brightness
The brightness of the head-up display can 
be adjusted on   of the multi-information 
display. Also, it is automatically adjusted  according to the ambient brightness.
■Head-up display automatic position 
adjustment
If the display position is recorded into mem-
ory, the head-up display will be automati-
cally adjusted to th e desired position. 
(  P.112)
■When the battery is disconnected
The customize settings of the head-up dis-
play will be reset.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. display) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P.367)
WARNING
■Before using the head-up display
●Check that the position and brightness 
of the head-up display image does not 
interfere with safe  driving. Incorrect 
adjustment of the image’s position or 
brightness may obstruct the driver’s 
view and lead to an accident, resulting 
in death or serious injury.
●Do not continuously look at the head-
up display while driving as you may fail 
to see pedestrians, objects on the 
road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
■Caution for changing settings of the 
head-up display
As the engine needs to be running while 
changing the settings of the head-up dis-
play, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a 
place with adequate ventilation. In a 
closed area such as a garage, exhaust 
gases including harmful carbon monox-
ide (CO) may collect and enter the vehi-
cle. This may lead to death or a serious 
health hazard. 
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872-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Displays the following items in the 
appropriate situation:
■Warning/message
Displays the following warning/mes-
sages:
• Master warning message
• Notification message (Dynamic  radar cruise control with full-speed 
range)
• Other messages
■/  icons
Displays the following multi-informa-
tion display linked icons:
: Master warning icon
Displayed when a warn ing message is dis-
played on the multi-information display. 
(  P.323)
: Information icon
Displayed when a suggestion/advice pop-
up display is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.84)
■Hands-free system status
Displayed when the hands-free system 
is operated.
■Audio system operation status
Displayed when the audio system is 
operated.
■Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer
Displays either of Eco Driving Indica-
tor or the tachometer.
Displays the following items which are 
linked to the navigation system:
■Speed limit
Displays the speed limit on the current 
road.
■Street name
When the navigation system is per-
forming route guidance, the name of 
the next street will be displayed on the 
top of the display area.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage  to components
●Do not place any drinks near the head-
up display projector. If the projector 
gets wet, electrical malfunctions may 
result.
●Do not place anything on or put stick-
ers onto the head-up display projector. 
Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-
play indications.
●Do not touch the inside of the head-up 
display projector or thrust sharp edges 
or the like into the projector. 
Doing so could cause mechanical mal-
functions.
■When changing the settings of the 
head-up display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure 
that the engine is running while changing 
the settings of the head-up display.
Information display area
Navigation system-linked dis-
play area 
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■Route guidance to destination
Displayed when the navigation system 
is performing route guidance. When 
approaching an inte rsection, an arrow 
will be displayed to indicate the sug-
gested direction of travel.
■Compass
Displays the direction of travel.
■Street name display
Only street names whic h are included in the 
map data will be displayed.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Eco driving ratio based on acceler-
ation
Zone of Eco driving
Displayed content is the same as that dis-
played on the multi-information display 
(Eco Driving Indicator).  For details, refer to 
P.73.
■Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolu-
tions per minute. Center Display
“MENU” button
Touchpad
Press the “MENU” button on the 
Remote Touch, then select   on the 
screen, and then select “Trip Informa-
tion” or “History”.
Eco Driving Indicator/tachome-
ter
A
B
C
Fuel consumption informa-
tion
Fuel consumption information can 
be displayed on the Center Display.
The consumption screen can be 
displayed on the side display.
System components
Consumption
A
B
C