Open lexus LC500C 2021 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2021 LC500 CONVERTIBLE OWNER'S MANUAL (OM11498U)

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading 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)
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 careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ........................................ 29
Pop Up Hood ................................... 36
Active roll bar ................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................... 41
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 45
1-2. Child safety Riding with children........................ 46
Child restraint systems ................. 46
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 56
Lexus Enform Remote .................... 61
Lexus Enform Service Connect. 62
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 63
Alarm.................................................... 65
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) 67
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 70
Gauges and meters ....................... 75
Multi-information display............. 79
Head-up display .............................. 85Fuel consumption information...
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3-1. Key information Keys ....................................................... 92
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors .................................................... 96
Trunk .................................................. 100
Smart access system with push- button start.................................... 103
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................................... 110
Driving position memory ............. 112
Head restraints ................................ 116
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................................. 117
Inside rear view mirror ................ 118
Outside rear view mirrors........... 119
3-5. Opening and closing the windows Power windows .............................. 122
3-6. Opening and closing the soft top roof
Soft top roof ..................................... 126
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle........................ 136
Cargo and luggage....................... 142
Vehicle load limits.......................... 144
Trailer towing................................... 144
Dinghy towing ................................ 145
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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4-2. Driving proceduresEngine (ignition) switch .............. 146
Automatic transmission.............. 150
Turn signal lever............................. 156
Parking brake ................................. 157
Brake Hold....................................... 159
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................. 161
Automatic High Beam ................ 164
Windshield wipers and washer 167
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.......... 171
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System + ................ 173
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 179
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ..... 186
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range.......................... 194
Driving mode select switch...... 203
Intuitive parking assist ................ 204
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 209
Driving assist systems .................. 218
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ....................... 223
5-1. Remote Touch Remote Touch ............................... 226
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge ........ 230
5-3. Using the air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system........................................................... 232Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators/neck heaters.......................................................... 240
5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............................ 244
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 246
Trunk features ............................... 248
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features .............. 249
Garage door opener ................. 250
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior................................... 258
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ..................................... 262
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance re quirements .....265
General maintenance................ 266
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 269
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.......................................................... 270
Hood .................................................. 272
Positioning a floor jack ............... 272
Engine compartment .................. 274
Battery .............................................. 279
Tires .................................................... 281
Replacing the tire......................... 289
Tire inflation pres
sure.................293
Wheels ............................................. 295
Air conditioning filter ................. 296
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

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Electronic key battery ................297
Checking and replacing fuses 299
Headlight aim................................. 302
Light bulbs ....................................... 303
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 306
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 306
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 307
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 309
If you think something is wrong 312
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 313
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ...................... 314
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 323
If you have a flat tire..................... 327
If the engine wi ll not start .......... 328
If you lose your keys .................... 329
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened........................................... 330
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 330
If the battery is discharged ....... 332
If the soft top roof cannot be closed ........................................................... 338
If your vehicle overheats ........... 345
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 3478-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 350
Fuel information............................ 357
Tire information ............................ 359
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 367
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 378
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 380
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 380
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 382
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French).......................................................... 388
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .......................................................... 392
Alphabetical index ..................... 394
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index

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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 vehicle
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 .

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Pictorial index
■Exterior
Doors .......................................................................................................................... .. P.96
Locking/unlocking .............................................................................................................. P.96
Opening/closing the side window/rear quarter window..................................P.122
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................. P.331
Warning messages ............................................................................................................. P. 99
Trunk .......................................................................................................................... .P.100
Opening from inside the cabin ......................................................................................P.101
Opening from outside .......................................................................................................P.10 1
Opening by using the mechanical key .................................................................... P.332
Warning messages ............................................................................................................. P. 99
Outside rear view mirrors..................................................................................... P.119
Adjusting the mirror angle ............................................................................................... P.119
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ P.120
Driving position memory .................................................................................................. P.112
Defogging the mirrors .................................................................................................... P.233
Windshield wipers .................................................................................................. P.167A
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Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.224
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions against car wash ............................. ......................................................... P.259
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................... P.17 1
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... .P.171
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... .................................................................................... P.351
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ...P.281
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ...............................................................P.355
Winter tires.......................................................................................................................... P.223
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system............................................... P.281
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .327
Hood .......................................................................................................................... P.272
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.272
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .......... P.351
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.345
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.323
Soft top roof .............................................................................................................. P.12 6
Opening/closing the soft top roof...............................................................................P.126
If it does not operate properly ...................... ................................................................ P.128
Cleaning ................................................................................................................... P.25 8, 262
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................. P.161
Parking lights/daytime running lights................................................................ P.161
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.156
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... .P.161
License plate lights .................................................................................................. P.161
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.15 2
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.303, Watts: P.356)
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Applying/releasing ............................................................................................................P.157
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.224
Warning buzzer/message.................................................................................. P.317, 324
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.156
Headlight switch....................................................................................................... P.161
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lights/
daytime running lights ........................................................................................................ P .161
Automatic High Beam ......................................................................................................P.164
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.167
Usage.......................................................................................................................... .............P.167
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.2 78
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.324
Emergency flasher switch ...................................................................................P.306
Hood lock release lever ....................................................................................... P.272
Tilt and telescopic steering cont rol switch....................................................... P.117
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ........ P.117
Driving position memory .................................................................................................. P.112
Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.232
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.232
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.233
Audio system
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Trunk opener main switch ....................................................................................P.103
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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■Switches
Driving mode select switch ................................................................................ P.203
VSC OFF/snow mode switch ................................................................... P.154, 219
Odometer/trip meter/trip meter reset button ............................................... P.77
Instrument panel light control switches .............................................................P.78
Fuel filler door opener switch.............................................................................. P.172
HUD (Head-up display) switch
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Trunk opener switch................................................................................................ P.101
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■Ceiling
Garage door opener buttons ............................................................................ P.250
Inside rear view mirror ........................................................................................... P.118
Sun visors ..................................................................................................................P.2 49
Vanity mirrors .........................................................................................................P.249
Seat lights .................................................................................................................P.2 44
Shift lever light .......................................................................................................P.244
Personal lights.........................................................................................................P.245
“SOS” button
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Door-linked personal light switch .....................................................................P.245
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