ECO mode lexus LC500h 2018 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2018 LC500,LC500H OWNER'S MANUAL (OM11405U)

221-1. For safe use
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1-1.For safe use
Use only floor mats designed specifi-
cally for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.
1Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
2 Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.
Always align the marks .
The shape of the reta ining hooks (clips)
may differ from that shown in the illustra-
tion.
Before driving
Observe the following before start-
ing off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.
Installing floor mats
A
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s
floor mat to slip, poss ibly interfering with
the pedals while driv ing. An unexpect-
edly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This
could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for
other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genu-
ine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the
driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely
using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on
top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-
side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this
check after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine
stopped and the shift position in P, fully
depress each pedal to the floor to
make sure it does not interfere with the
floor mat.

501-2. Child safety
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■Removing a child restraint system
installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button and
fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system may spring up due to the
rebound of the seat cushion. Release the
buckle while holding down the child
restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself,
slowly return it to the stowing position.
■Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for the
each rear seat. (Buttons displaying the
location of the anchors are attached to
the seats.)
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play with the
seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may
lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death. If this
occurs and the buckle cannot be
unfastened, scissors should be used to
cut the belt.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are
securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system left
and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely
installed.
●After securing a child restraint system,
never adjust the seat.
●When a booster seat is installed,
always ensure that th e shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the
child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but
not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder.
●Follow all installation instructions pro-
vided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR
lock mode, do not fully extend the shoul-
der belt. ALR mode causes the belt to
tighten only. This could cause injury or
discomfort to the child. ( P.26)
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when
installing a child restra int system, the seat
belt will not securely hold the child
restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or
other passengers in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Child restraint system fixed with
a child restraint LATCH anchor

641-4. Theft deterrent system
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■Items to check before locking the
vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows are closed before the
alarm is set.
 No valuables or other personal
items are left in the vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock both side doors. The system will
be set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set.
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
 Turn the engine switch switch> to ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode , or
start the engine .
(The alarm will be deactivated or
stopped after a few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type
alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following
situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm
system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle
using a door lock switch.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
(  P.361)
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:
 A locked door or trunk is
unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control or
mechanical key. (The doors will
lock again automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stopping the
alarm system

712-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the
engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a syst em 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 IGNITION ON mode mode> while the BSM main switch is
turned on.
When the BSM main switch is turned
on while the engine switch switch> is in IGNITION ON mode
.
If the system is func tioning correctly, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators do not illuminate or do not turn
off, there may be a malfunction in the
system.
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator
*2
(  P.140, 143)
(if equipped)
“READY” indicator ( P.143)
Low outside temperature
indicator
*2, 8 (  P.74)
(if equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator Light*1
(  P.72)
(if equipped)
EV indicator ( P.55)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.162)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.162)
Snow mode indicator
(  P.153, 159)
(if equipped)
EV drive mode indicator
( P.147)
“Normal” indicator
*2
(  P.208)
“Eco” indicator
*2 (  P.208)
“Sport S” indicator
*2
(  P.208)
“Sport S+” indicator
*2
(  P.208)
“Comfort” indicator
*2
(  P.208)
“Custom” indicator*2
(  P.208)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*7 ( P.38)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*7 ( P.38)

722-1. Instrument cluster
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)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 (LC500)
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.78)
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
The part that exceeds the Zone of Eco driv-
ing illuminates in white. Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:
●The shift position is in any position other
than D.
●A paddle shift swit ch is operated.
●Eco Driving Indicator Light:
Neither normal mode nor Eco drive
mode is selected.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display:
Eco drive mode is not selected.
●The vehicle speed is approximately 80
mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■Hybrid System Indicator (LC500h)
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status. Regenerated
energy will be used to charge the hybrid
battery (traction battery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline en gine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle within Eco
A
B
C
D
A
B
C

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Vehicle status information and indicators
area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved. Power area
Shows that an Eco-frie ndly driving range is
being exceeded (durin g full power driving
etc.)
In the following situation, the Hybrid System
Indicator does not operate.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.
●The shift position is in other than D or M.
●The driving mode is other than Eco
mode.
■Motor power display (LC500h)
Motor power area
Shows that the power of the motor assists
the engine.
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status. Regenerated
energy will be used to charge the hybrid
battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.
D
A
B

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■Rev peak
When the engine speed reaches or
exceeds the following, an afterimage of
the tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second.
LC500: 3600 r/min
LC500h: 4000 r/min
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode .
■Variable red zone (LC500)
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.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights is automatically adjusted based on the
light sensor detectin g 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.82)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Opening image display
When the engine switch is
in ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION ON
mode , 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
12-volt battery terminals
Record of the maximum G-forces will be
reset.
■Liquid crystal display
 P.77
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
■Content of drive information
Select to display various drive data.
Warning message display
Settings display
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.
■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 number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
Changing the meter display
Drive information
A
B
C

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Vehicle status information and indicators
range/gear position, or the operational sta-
tus of the following systems:
• Pre-collision warning (Pre-Collision Sys- tem) ( 
P.184)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range ( 
P.198)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ( 
P.191)
• Intuitive parking assist ( 
P.209)
Displayed content is the same as that dis-
played on the multi-information display. For
details, refer to the ex planations 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.198)
• Hands-free system status ( 
P.87)
• Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer (
P.88) (LC500)
• Hybrid System Indicator/motor power display/tachometer ( 
P.88)
(LC500h)
HUD (Head-up display) switch
■Enabling/Disabling the head-up
display
Pressing the switch turns the head-up
display on/off.
■Changing settings of the head-up
display
Select on the multi-information dis-
play ( P.78) to change the following
settings:
 Display brightness/position
Select to adjust the brightness and position
of the head-up display.
Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer
(LC500)
Select to display Eco Driving Indicator,
tachometer or no content.
Hybrid System Indicator/motor
power display/tachometer
(LC500h)
Select to display Hybrid System Indicator,
tachometer or no content.
Motor power display can be displayed
when Hybrid System Indicator is selected
while the driving mode ( 
P.208) is other
than the eco drive mode.
 Display content
Select to enable/disable the following
items:
• Route guidance to destination
• Driving assist system status
•Compass
• Audio system operation status
Display angle
Using the head-up display
C
D
E

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LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)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 display is turned off, it
will remain off even if the engine switch
is turned to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON mode
after th
e 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
IGNITION ON mode 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 the desired position.
(  P.116)
■When the 12-volt battery is discon-
nected
The customize settings of the head-up dis-
play will be reset.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. display) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.391)
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 display, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate ventila-
tion. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases including harmful carbon
monoxide (CO) may collect and enter
the vehicle. This may lead to death or a
serious health hazard.
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.