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1-5. Theft deterrent system

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 <power 
switch> to ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode <ON mode>, or 
start the engine <hybrid system>. 
(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.374)

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

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For safety and security

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.

When recharging or replacing the 12-volt 

battery

NOTICE

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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Vehicle status information

and indicators

2-1. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indicators.

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Gauges and meters ....................

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Multi-information display..........

86

Head-up display ...........................

93

Energy monitor/consumption 

screen ............................................

98

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2-1.Instrument cluster

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights 
and indicators illuminated.

LC500

LC500h

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target 
region.

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and 
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various 
systems.

Instrument cluster

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

*1

: These lights turn on when the engine 

switch <power switch> is turned to 
IGNITION ON mode <ON mode> to 

Warning lights

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning light

*1

 

(

P.347)

(red)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light

*1

 

(

P.347)

Charging system warning 
light

*2

 (

P.347)

Low engine oil pressure 
warning light

*2

 (

P.347)

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator lamp

*1

 

(

P.348)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

*1

 

(

P.348)

SRS warning light

*1

 

(

P.348)

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

*1

 

(

P.348)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

*1

 

(

P.348)

(red)

Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light

*1

 (

P.348)

(yellow)

Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light

*1

 (

P.348)

(Flashes or 

illuminates)

PCS warning light

*1

 

(

P.349)

(orange)

LKA indicator

*2

 (

P.349)

Slip indicator

*1

 (

P.349)

Brake Override System 
warning light 
(

P.350)/Drive-Start Con-

trol warning light

*2

 (

P.350)

Brake hold operated indica-
tor

*1, 3

 (

P.350)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator

*3

 

(

P.350)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator

*3

 

(

P.350)

(yellow)

Brake system warning light

*1

 

(

P.351)

Low fuel level warning light 
(

P.351)

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

P.351)

Rear passengers’ seat belt 
reminder lights

*4

 (

P.351)

Master warning light

*1

 

(

P.352)

Tire pressure warning light

*1, 3

 

(

P.352)

High coolant temperature 
warning light

*2

 (

P.352)

(if equipped)

Hybrid system overheat 
warning light

*2

(

P.353)

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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.

*2

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

*3

: The light flashes to indicate a malfunc-

tion.

*4

: This light illuminates on the center 

panel.

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

Operation indicators

WARNING

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.175)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator (

P.181)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator (

P.181)

Headlight high beam indica-
tor (

P.183)

Automatic High Beam indica-
tor

*1

 (

P.184)

Cruise control indicator

*2

 

(

P.214)

Dynamic radar cruise control 
indicator

*2

 (

P.214)

Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor

*2

 (

P.214)

(white)

LKA indicator

*2

 (

P.207)

(green)

LKA indicator

*2

 (

P.207)

(orange)

LKA indicator

*2, 3

 (

P.207)

(if equipped)

Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor (

P.225)

Slip indicator

*1, 3

 (

P.244)

VSC OFF indicator

*1

 

(

P.244)

PCS warning light

*1, 4

 

(

P.200)

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

*5, 6

 (

P.231)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 
indicator (

P.231)

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic 
Alert) indicator (

P.231)

Brake hold standby indica-
tor

*1

 (

P.179)

Brake hold operated indica-
tor

*1

 (

P.179)

Security indicator

*7

 (

P.70, 

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*1

: 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.

*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 <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. 

Smart access system with 
push-button start indicator

*2

 

(

P.152, 156)

(if equipped)

“READY” indicator (

P.156)

Low outside temperature 
indicator

*2, 8

 (

P.82)

(if equipped)

Eco Driving Indicator Light

*1

 

(

P.80)

(if equipped)

EV indicator (

P.63)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator 
(

P.176)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator 
(

P.176)

Snow mode indicator 
(

P.166, 173)

(if equipped)

EV drive mode indicator 
(

P.160)

“Normal” indicator

*2

 

(

P.224)

“Eco” indicator

*2

 (

P.224)

“Sport S” indicator

*2

 

(

P.224)

“Sport S+” indicator

*2

 

(

P.224)

“Comfort” indicator

*2

 

(

P.224)

“Custom” indicator

*2

 

(

P.224)

(U.S.A.)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF” 
indicator

*7

 (

P.39)

(Canada)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF” 
indicator

*7

 (

P.39)

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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.86)

Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display

Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
When the driving mode is Normal mode or 
Comfort mode, switch the display to the 
side position. (

P.85)

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.

The driving mode is SPORT S mode or 

SPORT S+ mode.

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 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 

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

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Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle within Eco 
area, more Eco-friendly driving can be 
achieved.

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.

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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LC500

LC500h

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.

Engine oil temperature gauge/Eco Driving Indicator (LC500)

Displays the engine oil temperature or Eco Driving Indicator (

P.80)

Outside temperature

Gauges and meters

When the main meter is in the side position, some of the meter displays and the 
gauge layout will be changed.

Meter display

A

B

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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.162, 169)

Shift position indicator (

P.164, 171)

Clock

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

P.277)

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.86)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (

P.356)

Motor power display/Hybrid System Indicator (LC500h)

Displays the motor power display (

P.81) or Hybrid System Indicator (

P.80)

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.91)

C

D

E
F

G

H

I

J

K

L

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 <power switch> is in 

IGNITION ON mode <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 detecting 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, 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.90)

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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.

Customization

The meter display can be customized on 

the multi-information display. (

P.405)

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.

1

Darker

2

Brighter

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

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.376, 379)

• 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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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.88)

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

Multi-information display

Display and menu icons

Drive information (

P.88)

Navigation system-linked dis-
play (

P.90)

Audio system-linked display 
(

P.90)

Driving assist system informa-
tion (

P.90)

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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.

When disconnecting and reconnecting 

12-volt battery terminals

Record of the maximum G-forces will be 

reset.

Liquid crystal display

P.85

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 

Warning message display 
(

P.356)

Settings display (

P.90)

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

A

B

C

D

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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 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 
<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

*2

/after 

start)

*1

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

Elapsed time (after reset

*2

/after 

start)

*1

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

*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 (LC500)

P.80, 82

Hybrid System Indicator/motor 
power display (LC500h)

P.80

Energy monitor (LC500h)

P.98

Tire pressure

P.315

Gear positions

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

Drive information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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