LEXUS LC 500H (2019 year). Instruction - part 15

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

■

When the 12-volt battery is discon-

nected (vehicles with VGRS)

The steering wheel may move from its 

straight forward position, but this will be 

corrected automatically when driving.

■

Sounds and vibrations caused by the 

ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC, hill-start 

assist control and VGRS systems

●

A sound may be heard from the engine 

compartment when the brake pedal is 

depressed repeatedly, when the engine is 

started or just after the vehicle begins to 

move. This sound does not indicate that a 

malfunction has occurred in any of these 

systems.

●

Any of the following conditions may 

occur when the above systems are oper-

ating. None of these indicates that a mal-

function has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle 

body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard after the 

vehicle comes to a stop.

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ECB operating sound

ECB operating sound may be heard in the 

following cases, but it does not indicate that 

a malfunction has occurred.

●

Operating sound heard from the engine 

compartment when the brake pedal is 

operated.

●

Motor sound of the brake system heard 

from the front part of the vehicle when 

the driver’s door is opened.

●

Operating sound heard from the engine 

compartment when one or two minutes 

passed after the stop of the engine 

<hybrid system>.

■

EPS, VGRS and DRS operation sound

When the steering wheel is operated, a 

motor sound (whirring sound) may be 

heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC and 

VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC systems 

off, the systems will be automatically re-

enabled in the following situations:

●

When the engine switch <power switch> 

is turned off

●

If only the TRAC system is turned off, the 

TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed 

increases

If both the TRAC and VSC systems are 

turned off, automatic re-enabling will not 

occur when vehicle speed increases.

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Secondary Collision Brake operating 

conditions

The vehicle speed is approximately 6 mph 

(10 km/h) or more and the airbag sensor 

detects a collision. (The Secondary Colli-

sion Brake will not operate when the vehicle 

speed is below approximately 6 mph [10 

km/h].)

■

Secondary Collision Brake automatic 

cancellation

The Secondary Collision Brake is automati-

cally canceled in the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed drops below approxi-

mately 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses during 

operation

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed a 

large amount

■

If “Secondary Collision Brake system 

Malfunction” is displayed on the multi-

information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.

■

Reduced effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem

The effectiveness of the EPS system is 

reduced to prevent the system from over-

heating when there is frequent steering 

input over an extended period of time. The 

steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. 

Should this occur, refrain from excessive 

steering input or stop the vehicle and turn 

the engine <hybrid system> off. The EPS sys-

tem should return to normal within 10 min-

utes.

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Driving

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate effectively 

when

●

The limits of tire gripping performance 

have been exceeded (such as exces-

sively worn tires on a snow covered 

road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while driving 

at high speed on wet or slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the ABS is 

operating may exceed that of normal 

conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the 

vehicle’s stopping distance. Always main-

tain a safe distance from the vehicle in 

front of you, especially in the following 

situations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-

covered roads

●

When driving over bumps in the road

●

When driving over roads with potholes 

or uneven surfaces

■

TRAC/VSC may not operate effec-

tively when

Directional control and power may not 

be achievable while driving on slippery 

road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC 

system is operating. 

Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions 

where stability and power may be lost.

■

Hill- start assist control does not 

operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start assist 

control. Hill-start assist control may 

not operate effectively on steep 

inclines and roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start 

assist control is not intended to hold 

the vehicle stationary for an extended 

period of time. Do not attempt to use 

hill-start assist control to hold the vehi-

cle on an incline, as doing so may lead 

to an accident.

■

When the TRAC/VSC/ABS is acti-

vated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always 

drive carefully. Reckless driving may 

cause an accident. Exercise particular 

care when the indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems are 

turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a speed 

appropriate to the road conditions. As 

these are the systems to help ensure 

vehicle stability and driving force, do not 

turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless 

necessary.

■

Secondary Collision Brake

Do not overly rely on the Secondary Col-

lision Brake. This system is designed to 

help reduce the possibility of further 

damage due to a secondary collision, 

however, that effect changes according 

to various conditions. Overly relying on 

the system may result in death or serious 

injury.

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Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the speci-

fied size, brand, tread pattern and total 

load capacity. In addition, make sure that 

the tires are inflated to the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will 

not function correctly if different tires are 

installed on the vehicle. 

Contact your Lexus dealer for further 

information when replacing tires or 

wheels.

■

Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or 

modifying the suspension will affect the 

driving assist systems, and may cause a 

system to malfunction.

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4-6. Driving tips

4-6.Driving tips

When using Eco drive mode, the 
torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be 
generated more smoothly than it is in 
normal conditions. In addition, the 
operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving the fuel economy. 
(

P.213)

The Eco-friendly driving is possible by 
keeping the indicate of Hybrid System 
Indicator within Eco area. (

P.78)

Shift the shift position to D when 
stopped at a traffic light, or driving in 
heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift position 
to P when parking. When using the N 
position, there is no positive effect on 
fuel consumption. In the N position, the 
gasoline engine operates but electric-
ity cannot be generated. Also, when 
using the air conditioning system, etc., 
the hybrid battery (traction battery) 
power is consumed.

 Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid 

abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and 
deceleration will make more effec-
tive use of the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) without having to use 
gasoline engine power.

 Avoid repeated acceleration. 

Repeated acceleration consumes 
hybrid battery (traction battery) 
power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be 
restored by driving with the acceler-
ator pedal slightly released.

Make sure to operate the brakes gently 
and in a timely manner. A greater 
amount of electrical energy can be 
regenerated when slowing down.

Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic 
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. 
Check traffic reports before leaving 
and avoid delays as much as possible. 
When driving in a traffic jam, gently 
release the brake pedal to allow the 
vehicle to move forward slightly while 
avoiding overuse of the accelerator 
pedal. Doing so can help control 
excessive gasoline consumption.

Hybrid vehicle driving tips 
(LC500h)

For economical and ecological 
driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:

Using Eco drive mode

Use of Hybrid System Indicator

Changing the shift position

Accelerator pedal/brake pedal 
operation

When braking

Delays

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Control and maintain the vehicle at a 
constant speed. Before stopping at a 
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of 
time to release the accelerator and 
gently apply the brakes. A greater 
amount of electrical energy can be 
regenerated when slowing down.

Use the air conditioning only when 
necessary. Doing so can help reduce 
excessive gasoline consumption. 
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated 
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce 
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as 
well. 
In winter: Because the gasoline engine 
will not automatically cut out until it and 
the interior of the vehicle are warm, it 
will consume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding over-
use of the heater.

Make sure to check the tire inflation 
pressure frequently. Improper tire infla-
tion pressure can cause poor fuel 
economy. 
Also, as snow tires can cause large 
amounts of friction, their use on dry 
roads can lead to poor fuel economy. 
Use tires that are appropriate for the 
season.

Carrying heavy luggage will lead to 
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying 
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large 
roof rack will also cause poor fuel 
economy.

Since the gasoline engine starts up and 
cuts out automatically when cold, 
warming up the engine is unnecessary. 
Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeat-
edly warm up, which can lead to excess 
fuel consumption.

Highway driving

Air conditioning

Checking tire inflation pressure

Luggage

Warming up before driving

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4-6. Driving tips

 Use fluids that are appropriate to 

the prevailing outside temperatures.

• Engine  oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant (LC500h)
• Washer  fluid

 Have a service technician inspect 

the condition of the 12-volt battery.

 Have the vehicle fitted with four 

snow tires.

Ensure that all tires are the specified size 
and the same brand.

Perform the following according to the 
driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a window 

or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour 
warm water over the frozen area to 
melt the ice. Wipe away the water 
immediately to prevent it from 
freezing.

 When the outside door handle is 

frozen, unlock the doors using the 
wireless remote control. If the out-
side door handles remain retracted 
and do not move even if the doors 
are unlocked using the wireless 
remote control, pour warm water 
over the frozen area to melt the ice 
and wipe away the water immedi-
ately to prevent it from freezing. The 
outside door handle may not retract 
due to ice, however, the outside 
door handle will return to the nor-
mal position after the ice melts.

 To ensure proper operation of the 

climate control system fan, remove 

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving 
the vehicle in winter. Always drive 
the vehicle in a manner appropriate 
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.

Preparation for winter

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to 

reduce the risk of accidents. 

Failure to do so may result in a loss of 

vehicle control and cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air 

pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 

km/h), regardless of the type of snow 

tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some 

wheels.

NOTICE

■

Driving with tire chains

Do not fit tire chains. Tire chains may 

damage the vehicle body and suspen-

sion, and adversely affect driving perfor-

mance.

■

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow 

tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire 

retailers. 

This is because the removal and attach-

ment of snow tires affects the operation 

of the tire pressure warning valves and 

transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

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any snow that has accumulated on 
the air inlet vents in front of the 
windshield.

 Check for and remove any excess 

ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s 
roof, chassis, around the tires or on 
the brakes.

 Remove any snow or mud from the 

bottom of your shoes before getting 
in the vehicle.

■

To protect the windshield wipers

P.180

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a 
safe distance between you and the 
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced 
speed suitable to road conditions.

Park the vehicle and shift the shift posi-
tion to P without setting the parking 
brake. The parking brake may freeze 
up, preventing it from being released. If 
the vehicle is parked without setting 
the parking brake, make sure to block 
the wheels. 
Failure to do so may be dangerous 
because it may cause the vehicle to 
move unexpectedly, possibly leading to 
an accident.

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used instead.

To enable the windshield wipers to be 
lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-
tions are expected, change the rest 
position of the windshield wipers from 
the retracted position below the hood 
to the service position using the wiper 
lever. (

P.180)

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

Windshield wipers

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Interior features

5-1. Remote Touch

Remote Touch............................

242

5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge

Lexus Climate Concierge.....

246

5-3. Using the air conditioning system

Automatic air conditioning system

........................................................

248

Heated steering wheel/seat heat-

ers/seat ventilators................

255

5-4. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.........................

258

5-5. Using the storage features

List of storage features............

260

Trunk features.............................

262

5-6. Using the other interior features

Other interior features ...........

264

Garage door opener...............

266

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5-1. Remote Touch

5-1.Remote Touch

■

Switches

“MAP” button

Press to display the current location.

“MENU” button

Press to display the menu screen.

Back button

Press to display the previous screen.

Touchpad

Slide your finger on the touchpad and 
move the pointer to select a function, letter 
and screen button.
Press the touchpad to enter the selected 
function, letter or screen button. Certain 
finger movements on the touchpad can 
perform functions, such as changing map 
scalings and scrolling list screens.

Sub function button

When 

 is displayed on the screen, a 

function screen assigned to the screen can 

be displayed.

■

Using the touchpad

1

Select: Touch the touchpad to 
select the desired button on the 
screen.

2

Enter: The buttons on the screen 
can be selected by either depress-
ing or double tapping on the touch-
pad. Once a button has been 
selected, the screen will change.

■

Touch operation

Operations are performed by touching 
the touchpad with your finger.
 Trace

Trace the pad surface while maintaining 
contact with the touchpad. Moving the 
cursor and the pointer.

 Double tap

Tap the touchpad twice, quickly. Select the 
button on the screen.

Remote Touch

The Remote Touch can be used to 
operate the Center Display.
For details on the Remote touch, 
refer to the “NAVIGATION SYS-
TEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Remote Touch operation

A

B

C

D

E

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 Flick

Quick and long movement along the 
touchpad with your finger. Move the list 
screen.

 Pinch in/Pinch out

Slide fingers toward each other or apart on 
the touchpad. Change the scale of the 
map.

■

Menu screen

Press the “MENU” button on the 
Remote Touch to display the menu 
screen.
The display may differ depending on 
the type of the system.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the Remote 

Touch

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may cause damage to the 

Remote Touch.

●

Do not allow the Remote Touch to 

come into contact with food, liquid, 

stickers or lit cigarettes.

●

Do not subject the Remote Touch to 

excessive pressure or strong impact.

●

Do not push the touchpad with a 

strong force or use a sharp pointed 

object to operate the pad.

Center Display overview

Switch

Function

Select to display the “Destina-
tion” screen.

*1

Select to display the audio con-
trol screen.

*1

Select to display the hands-free 
control screen.

*1

Select to display the “Apps” 
screen.

*1, 2

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*1

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM 

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

*2

: This function is not made available on 

some models.

■

Split-screen display

Different information can be displayed on the left and right of the screen. For 
example, air conditioning system screen can be displayed and operated while the 
fuel consumption information screen is being displayed. The large screen on the 
left of the display is called the main display, and the small screen to the right is 
called the side display.

■

Main display

For details about the functions and 
operation of the main display, refer to 
the respective section and “NAVIGA-
TION SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.

■

Side display

The following functions can be dis-
played and operated on the side dis-
play.

Select 

 or 

 to display the desired 

screen.

When an Apple CarPlay con-
nection is established and this 
button displays “Apple Car-
Play”, select to display the home 
screen of Apple CarPlay.

*1, 2

Select to display the information 
screen.

*1

 (

P.96, 98)

Select to display the “Setup” 
screen.

*1

Select to display the air condi-
tioning control screen. (

P.251)

Switch

Function

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Navigation system

*

Audio

*

Vehicle information (

P.99)

Air conditioning system (

P.252)

Show/hide the side display

*

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM 

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Screen display during low temperatures

When the ambient temperature is 

extremely low, screen response may be 

delayed even if the Remote Touch is oper-

ated.

A
B
C
D

E

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5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge

5-2.Lexus Climate Concierge

Select 

The indicator on the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen illuminates, and the 
automatic air conditioning system, seat 
heaters and ventilators, and heated steer-
ing wheel operate in automatic mode.
If any of the system is operated manually, 
the indicator turns off. However, all other 
functions continue to operate in automatic 
mode.

■

When using the Lexus Climate Con-

cierge

Lexus Climate Concierge can be operated 

on the sub function menu or option control 

screen. (

P.251)

■

Automatic air conditioning system 
(

P.248)

The temperature can be adjusted indi-
vidually for the driver seat and passen-
ger seat.

■

Seat heaters and ventilators (if 
equipped) (

P.255)

Heating or ventilation is automatically 
selected according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the 
outside temperature, etc.
The seat heater and ventilator of the 
front passenger seat operate in auto-
matic mode if a passenger is detected.

■

Heated steering wheel (if 
equipped) (

P.255)

Heated steering wheel operates auto-
matically according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the 
outside temperature, etc.

Lexus Climate Concierge

The seat heaters (if equipped), seat 
ventilators (if equipped) and heated 
steering wheel (if equipped) are 
each automatically controlled 
according to the set temperature of 
the air conditioning system, the out-
side and cabin temperature, etc. 
Lexus Climate Concierge allows a 
comfortable condition to be main-
tained without adjusting each sys-
tem.
Press the “MENU” button on the 
Remote Touch and select “Climate” 
to display the air conditioning con-
trol screen. Then, select 

 on the 

sub menu (

P.251) to display the 

Lexus Climate Concierge control 
screen.

Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge

Operation of each system

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Seat heater/ventilator operation

When automatic mode is selected using the 

seat heater/ventilator switch, passenger 

detection is not performed.

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5-3.Using the air conditioning system

Automatic mode switch

Off switch

Left-hand side temperature control switch

Fan speed control switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

Right-hand side temperature control switch

Windshield defogger switch

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

■

Adjusting the temperature

Operate the temperature control 
switch upwards to increase the tem-
perature and downwards to decrease 

the temperature.

If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air or 
heated air.

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Climate” to dis-
play the air conditioning control screen. (

P.243)

The air conditioning system can be displayed and operated on the side display.

Air conditioning controls

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

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Setting the fan speed

Operate the fan speed control switch 
upwards to increase the fan speed and 
downwards to decrease the fan speed.

Press the off switch to turn the fan off.

■

Changing the air flow mode

P.251

■

Switching between outside air and 
recirculated air modes

Operate the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch upwards or downwards.
The mode changes as follows each 
time the switch is operated.

automatic mode 



 (outside air 

mode) 



 (recirculated air 

mode) 

 automatic mode

When the system is switched to automatic 
mode, the air conditioning system operates 
automatically.

■

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode 
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used. (It may switch auto-
matically.)
To defog the windshield and the side win-
dows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press the 
windshield defogger switch again when the 
windshield is defogged.

■

Defogging the rear window and 
outside rear view mirrors

Defoggers are used to defog the rear 

window, and to remove raindrops, dew 
and frost from the outside rear view 
mirrors.
Press the rear window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers switch.

The defoggers will automatically turn off 
after 15 to 60 minutes. The operation time 
changes according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.

■

Windshield wiper de-icer (if 
equipped)

P.253

■

When the outside temperature exceeds 

75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning 

system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning 

power consumption, the air conditioning 

system may switch to recirculated air 

mode automatically. This may also 

reduce fuel consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a 

default mode when the engine switch 

<power switch> is turned to IGNITION 

ON mode <ON mode>.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode 

at any time by pressing the outside/recir-

culated air mode switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when the 

humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning “A/C” 

on will dehumidify the air from the outlets 

and defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may fog 

up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recircu-

lated air mode is used.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

When driving on dusty roads such as tun-

nels or in heavy traffic, set the out-

side/recirculated air mode switch to the 

recirculated air mode. This is effective in 

preventing outside air from entering the 

vehicle interior. During cooling opera-

tion, setting the recirculated air mode will