LEXUS LC 500 (2019 year). Instruction

1-5. Theft deterrent system

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Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the sit-

uation, the door may automatically lock to

prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door and the alarm is acti-

vated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a person

remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

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When recharging or replacing the 12-volt

battery

NOTICE

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To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)

These labels are attached to the
vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by
facilitating the tracing and recov-
ery of parts from stolen vehicles.
Do not remove under penalty of
law.

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Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle sys-
tems.

: These lights turn on when the engine

switch <power switch> is turned to
IGNITION ON mode <ON mode> to
indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the
engine <hybrid system> is started, or

Warning lights

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning light

(

P.335)

(red)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light

(

P.335)

Charging system warning
light

(

P.335)

Low engine oil pressure
warning light

(

P.335)

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(

P.336)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(

P.336)

SRS warning light

(

P.336)

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

(

P.336)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

(

P.336)

(red)

Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light

(

P.336)

(yellow)

Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light

(

P.336)

PCS warning light

*1, 3

(

P.337)

(orange)

LKA indicator

(

P.337)

Slip indicator

(

P.337)

Brake Override System
warning light
(

P.338)/Drive-Start Con-

trol warning light

(

P.338)

Brake hold operated indica-
tor

*1, 3

(

P.338)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator

(

P.338)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator

(

P.338)

(yellow)

Brake system warning light

(

P.339)

Low fuel level warning light
(

P.339)

Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder light
(

P.339)

Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights

(

P.340)

Master warning light

(

P.340)

Tire pressure warning light

*1, 3

(

P.340)

High coolant temperature
warning light

(

P.340)

(if equipped)

Hybrid system overheat
warning light

(

P.341)

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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.

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

: The light flashes to indicate a malfunc-

tion.

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.

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Operation indicators

WARNING

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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 <hybrid sys-

tem>, this could mean that these systems

are not available to help 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.167)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator (

P.173)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator (

P.173)

Headlight high beam indica-
tor (

P.175)

Automatic High Beam indica-
tor

(

P.176)

Cruise control indicator

(

P.203)

Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator

(

P.203)

Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor

(

P.203)

(white)

LKA indicator

(

P.196)

(green)

LKA indicator

(

P.196)

(orange)

LKA indicator

*2, 3

(

P.196)

(if equipped)

Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor (

P.214)

Slip indicator

*1, 3

(

P.232)

VSC OFF indicator

(

P.233)

PCS warning light

*1, 4

(

P.191)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

*5, 6

(

P.220)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
indicator (

P.220)

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) indicator (

P.220)

Brake hold standby indica-
tor

(

P.171)

Brake hold operated indica-
tor

(

P.171)

Security indicator

(

P.69,

71)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator

(

P.146, 149)

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: These lights turn on when the engine

switch <power switch> is turned to
IGNITION ON mode <ON mode> to
indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the
engine <hybrid system> is started, 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.

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

: The light flashes to indicate that the sys-

tem is operating.

: The light comes on when the system is

turned off.

: In order to confirm operation, the BSM

outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
When the engine switch <power switch>
is turned to IGNITION ON mode <ON
mode> while the BSM main switch is
turned on.
When the BSM main switch is turned
on while the engine switch <power
switch> is in IGNITION ON mode
<ON mode>.
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 indi-
cators 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.

(if equipped)

“READY” indicator (

P.149)

Low outside temperature
indicator

*2, 8

(

P.80)

(if equipped)

Eco Driving Indicator Light

(

P.78)

(if equipped)

EV indicator (

P.62)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.168)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.168)

Snow mode indicator
(

P.159, 165 )

(if equipped)

EV drive mode indicator
(

P.153)

“Normal” indicator

(

P.213)

“Eco” indicator

(

P.213)

“Sport S” indicator

(

P.213)

“Sport S+” indicator

(

P.213)

“Comfort” indicator

(

P.213)

“Custom” indicator

(

P.213)

(U.S.A.)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator

(

P.38)

(Canada)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator

(

P.38)

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: This light illuminates on the outside rear

view mirrors.

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

: When the outside temperature is

approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.

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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.84)

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 switch 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.

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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 engine 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
area, more Eco-friendly driving can be

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Power area

Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during 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.

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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.

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Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C)
or lower

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Speedometer

Shift position/shift range/gear position (

P.155, 161)

Shift position indicator (

P.157, 163)

Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (

P.264)

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature
If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator enters the red zone, a buzzer sounds
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 independently

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P.84)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (

P.344)

Motor power display/Hybrid System Indicator (LC500h)

Displays the motor power display (

P.79) or Hybrid System Indicator (P.78)

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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 indicators 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.89)

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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

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The meters and display illuminate when

The engine switch <power switch> is in

IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pop-up display

●

In some situations, such 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.88)

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Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the

display. This phenomenon is characteristic

of liquid crystal displays, and there is no

problem continuing to use the display.

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Customization

The meter display can be customized on

the multi-information display. (

P.391)

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.

The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.

Darker

Brighter

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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.

NOTICE

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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.364, 366)

• The engine coolant temperature

gauge is in the red zone (H).

• LC500: The engine oil temperature

gauge is in the red zone (H).

Changing between the odome-
ter and trip meter

Changing the Instrument panel
light brightness

Changing the display

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Opening image display

When the engine switch <power switch> is

in ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION ON

mode <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.

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When disconnecting and reconnecting

12-volt battery terminals

Record of the maximum G-forces will be

reset.

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Liquid crystal display

P.83

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

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Content of drive information

Select to display various drive data.

Warning message display

Settings display

WARNING

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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 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

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Up to 2 of the following items can be
selected.
Items displayed can be switched by
pressing

of the meter con-

trol switches to select

and pressing

 Current fuel consumption

Displays the current rate of fuel consump-
tion

 Average fuel economy (after

reset

/after start/after refuel)

Displays the average fuel consumption
since the function was reset, the engine
<hybrid system> was started, and the vehi-
cle was refueled, respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.

 Average speed (after reset

/after

start)

Displays the average vehicle speed since
the function was reset and the engine
<hybrid system> was started, respectively

 Elapsed time (after reset

/after

start)

Displays the elapsed time since the func-
tion was reset and the engine <hybrid sys-
tem> was started, respectively

 Distance (range/after start)

Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining and the distance driven after the
engine <hybrid system> 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
<power switch> off. If the vehicle is refu-
eled without turning the engine switch
<power switch> off, the display may not
be updated.

: Displayed when the item is set in “Drive

Info 1” and “Drive Info 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.

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Eco Driving Indicator/engine oil
temperature gauge (LC500)

P.78, 80

■

Hybrid System Indicator/motor
power display (LC500h)

P.78

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Energy monitor (LC500h)

P.95

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Tire pressure

P.303

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Gear positions

Displays the current shift range or gear
position when the shift position is in D
or M.

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Units

The units of measure used can be
changed while driving.

Unlike the units setting performed on the
settings display, the units setting per-
formed on the drive information menu can

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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

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)

 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.

LEXUS LC 500 (2019 year). Instruction - part 5