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5-4. Using the interior lights

5-4.Using the interior lights

Outside door handle lights

Personal lights (

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P.293)

Seat lights

Shift lever light

Door trim ornament lights

Door courtesy lights

Footwell lights

Personal lights automatic on/off

Illuminated entry system: The lights auto-

matically turn on/off according to the

engine switch <power switch> mode, the

presence of the electronic key, whether

the doors are locked/unlocked, and

whether the doors are opened/closed.

If the personal lights remain on when the

engine switch <power switch> is turned

off, the lights will go off automatically

after 20 minutes.

When personal lights do not respond as

normal

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to

the lens surface

When operated with a wet hand

When wearing gloves, etc.

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

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The interior lights will turn on automati-

cally when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or

in the event of a strong rear impact, the

interior lights will turn on automatically. The

interior lights will turn off automatically after

approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manu-

ally. However, in order to help prevent fur-

ther collisions, it is recommended that they

be left on until safety can be ensured. (The

interior lights may not turn on automatically

depending on the force of the impact and

conditions of the collision.)

Customization

Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights

turn off) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.425)

Turning the door position on

Press the door-linked personal light
switch

The lights are turned on and off according
to whether the doors are opened/closed.
When the door position is on, the indicator

illuminates.

Turning the lights on/off

Touch the light

When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.

NOTICE

Removing light lenses

Never remove the lens for the personal

lights. Otherwise, the lights will be dam-

aged.

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine <hybrid sys-

tem> is off.

Operating the personal lights

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5-5. Using the storage features

5-5.Using the storage features

Glove box (

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P.294)

Auxiliary net

Door pockets

Console box/auxiliary box
(



P.295)

Cup holder (

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P.295)

Open (press the glove box opener)

Unlock with the mechanical key

Lock with the mechanical key

Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when the tail

lights are on.

Trunk opener main switch



P.125

If the 12-volt battery is discharged

The glove box cannot be opened as usual.

Refer to P.396 to open the glove box.

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

WARNING

Items that should not be left in the

vehicle

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray

cans in the storage spaces, as this may

cause the following when cabin tempera-

ture becomes high:

Glasses may be deformed by heat or

cracked if they come into contact with

other stored items.

A
B
C
D

Lighters or spray cans may explode. If

they come into contact with other

stored items, the lighter may catch fire

or the spray can may release gas,

causing a fire hazard.

When the storage compartments are

not in use

When driving or when the storage com-

partments are not in use, keep the lids

closed.

In the event of sudden braking or sudden

swerving, an accident may occur due to

an occupant being struck by an open lid

or the items stored inside.

Glove box

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Using with half-open: Slide the
armrest as far back while pressing
the button.

Press the button to close.

Using with fully open: Lift the arm-
rest while pulling the knob.

Console box light

The console box light turns on when the tail

lights are on.

Using the auxiliary box

Do not place cups, beverage cans, etc. in

the auxiliary box.

To open, press down and release the
cup holder lid.

Console box/auxiliary box

WARNING

When closing the console box

Take care to prevent your fingers etc.

from being caught.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the console

box

Do not pull the knob while sliding the

armrest.

Do not apply excessive force to the

armrest.

Cup holder

WARNING

Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than a cup

or beverage can in the cup holder. Even

when the lid is closed, items must not be

stored in the cup holder.

Other items may be thrown out of the

holder in the event of an accident or sud-

den braking, causing injury. If possible,

cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the cup holder

and air conditioning control switches

Do not apply excessive force to the

cup holder.

Take care when placing a tall bottle in

the cup holder. When the bottle is

taken out or the brakes are suddenly

applied, the bottle may hit the air con-

ditioning control switches, causing

damage to the switches or parts of the

air conditioning system.

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5-5. Using the storage features

Raise the hooks when needed.

The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.

Loosen the belt

Tighten the belt

Loosening/tightening the belt

Loosen the belt

Tighten the belt

Stowing the belt

Fold the belt

Trunk features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

When the cargo hooks are not in use

To avoid injury, always return the cargo

hooks to their stowed positions when not

in use.

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the grocery

bag hooks

Do not hang any object heavier than 2 kg

(4 lb.) on the grocery bag hooks.

First-aid kit storage belt

Warning reflector storage belt

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Secure the belt with the clip

To prevent damage to the warning reflec-
tor storage belt when it is not in use, stow
the belt.

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5-6. Using the other interior features

5-6.Using the other interior features

To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.

Open the cover.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.
For details, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL” or “Navigation and Multimedia
System Owner’s Manual”.

Please use as a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12
VDC/10 A (power consumption of
120 W).
Open the lid.

The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch <power switch> is in

ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

<ON mode>.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine <hybrid sys-

tem> is off.

Clock

Power outlet

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LC500: When turning the engine

switch off

Disconnect electrical devices with charging

functions, such as mobile battery packs.
If such devices are left connected, the

engine switch may not be turned off nor-

mally.

LC500h: When stopping the hybrid

system

Disconnect electrical devices with charging

functions, such as mobile battery packs.
If such devices are left connected, the

hybrid system may not stop normally.

Using the power outlet

The shape of the console box partition

allows power cables to be passed through

when the console box lid is partially closed.

To use the coat hook, push it in.

Slide the sunshade to open.

NOTICE

When the power outlet is not in use

To avoid damaging the power outlet,

close the power outlet lid when the

power outlet is not in use. Foreign

objects or liquids that enter the power

outlet may cause a short circuit.

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the engine <hybrid sys-

tem> is off.

Coat hooks

WARNING

Items that should not be hanged

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard

or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy, these items

may become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

When the coat hooks are not in use

Store the coat hooks when they are not

in use.
When entering and exiting the rear

seats, passengers may hit their heads on

the coat hooks, resulting in injury.

Sunshade (if equipped)

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle exterior................................

302

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle interior .................................

306

Cleaning the artificial leather

(Alcantara

)..............................

311

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

(Except for India).....................

313

Maintenance requirements (For

India).............................................

314

Scheduled maintenance (For

India).............................................

316

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

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

321

Hood ..............................................

323

Positioning a floor jack............

323

Engine compartment...............

325

12-volt battery.............................

332

Tires ................................................

334

Replacing the tire.......................

341

Tire inflation pressure..............

347

Wheels ..........................................

348

Air conditioning filter...............

350

Electronic key battery..............

351

Checking and replacing fuses

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

353

Light bulbs....................................

358

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6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.

CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas-

tic) part (if equipped)

As the CFRP parts may change color if

they are exposed to ultraviolet rays for

extended periods of time, Lexus recom-

mends that your vehicle be stored in a

place where it will not be exposed to

direct sunlight.

Do not use wax that contains abrasives.

Do not use automatic car washes as they

may scratch the CFRP parts and damage

the paint.

Self-restoring coat

The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-

ing that is resistant to small surface

scratches caused in a car wash etc.

The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from

when the vehicle is delivered from the

plant.

The restoration time differs depending on

the depth of the scratch and outside tem-

perature.

The restoration time may become

shorter when the coating is warmed by

applying warm water.

Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,

etc. cannot be restored.

Do not use wax that contains abrasives.

: CFRP parts (if equipped) do not have a

self-restoring coat.

Cleaning the areas with metal accents

Do not use baking soda (sodium bicarbon-

ate) and wax that contains abrasives.

Automatic car washes (vehicles without

CFRP parts)

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehi-

cle. Start washing from the front of the

vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors

before driving.

Wash the vehicle with the active rear

wing retracted. If the vehicle is washed

with the active rear wing raised, depend-

ing on the type of automatic car wash, the

brushes of the automatic car wash may

become stuck on the active rear wing. In

this case, the active rear wing may not be

washed very well or may even be

scratched or damaged.

Brushes used in automatic car washes

may scratch the vehicle surface, parts

(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s

paint.

When it is necessary to set the engine

switch <power switch> to ACCESSORY

mode with the shift position held in N,

refer to P.171, 178.

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do not bring

the nozzle tip near the gaps around the

doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.

Cleaning instructions

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these areas continuously.

Notes for a smart entry & start system

If the door handle becomes wet while the

electronic key is within the effective range,

the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In

that case, follow the following correction

procedures to wash the vehicle:

Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or

more separate from the vehicle while the

vehicle is being washed. (Take care to

ensure that the key is not stolen.)

Set the electronic key to battery-saving

mode to disable the smart entry & start

system. (



P.127)

Wheels and wheel ornaments

Remove any dirt immediately by using a

neutral detergent.

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

ately after use.

To protect the paint from damage, make

sure to observe the following precau-

tions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive

detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the wheels

when they are hot, such as after driving or

parking in hot weather

Brake caliper coating

When using detergent, use neutral deter-

gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-

sive cleaners, as they will damage the

coating.

Do not use detergent on the brake cali-

pers when they are hot.

Wash detergent off immediately after

use.

Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with

wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them

to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is

washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes

several times to dry the parts.

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

Front side windows water-repellent

coating

The following precautions can extend the

effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-

ing.

• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side

windows regularly.

• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate

on the windows for a long period.

Clean the windows with a soft, damp

cloth as soon as possible.

• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that

contain abrasives when cleaning the win-

dows.

• Do not use any metallic objects to

remove condensation build up.

When the water-repellent performance

has become insufficient, the coating can

be repaired. Contact any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as

follows:

Use a soft cloth dampened with an

approximately 5% solution of neutral

detergent and water to clean the dirt off.

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to

remove any remaining moisture.

To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet

wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the

engine compartment. Doing so may

cause the electrical components etc. to

catch fire.

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WARNING

When cleaning the windshield

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the wipers

may operate unexpectedly in the follow-

ing situations, and may result in hands

being caught or other serious injuries

and cause damage to the wiper blades.

Off

AUTO

When the upper part of the windshield

where the raindrop sensor is located is

touched by hand

When a wet rag or similar is held close

to the raindrop sensor

If something bumps against the wind-

shield

If you directly touch the raindrop sen-

sor body or if something bumps into

the raindrop sensor

Precautions regarding the exhaust

pipes and rear bumper diffusers

As exhaust gases cause the exhaust

pipes and rear bumper diffusers to

become quite hot, do not touch the

exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers

while the engine is running <hybrid sys-

tem is operating> or immediately after

the engine <hybrid system> is turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not

to touch the exhaust pipes and rear

bumper diffusers until they have cooled

sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes

and rear bumper diffusers can cause

burns.

Precaution regarding the rear

bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if

equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped

or scratched, the system may malfunc-

tion. If this occurs, consult any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

NOTICE

Application of coatings to the vehicle

body (vehicles with CFRP parts)

Do not apply any kind of coating to the

vehicle body as doing so may damage

the paint or reduce its durability.

To prevent paint deterioration and

corrosion on the body and compo-

nents (aluminum wheels etc.)

Wash the vehicle immediately in the

following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar, pollen or tree sap is present

on the paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings or

bird droppings are present on the

paint surface

• After driving in an area contaminated

with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron

powder or chemical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled

with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline

are spilled on the paint surface

If the paint is chipped or scratched,

have it repaired immediately.

To prevent the wheels from corroding,

remove any dirt and store in a place

with low humidity when storing the

wheels.

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NOTICE

Cleaning the exterior lights

Wash carefully. Do not use organic

substances or scrub with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces of the

lights.

Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the

lights.

Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

When using an automatic car wash

Set the wiper switch to the off position.

If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the wipers

may operate and the wiper blades may

be damaged.

When using a high-pressure car wash

When washing the vehicle, do not let

water from the high-pressure washer

directly hit the camera, the area

around the camera or inside of the

outside door handles. Due to the

shock from high-pressure water, it is

possible that the device may not oper-

ate normally.

Vehicles with Lexus Safety System +:

Do not spray water directly on the

radar which is equipped behind the

emblem. Otherwise it may cause the

device to be damaged.

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to

boots (rubber or resin manufactured

cover), connectors or the following

parts. The parts may be damaged if

they come into contact with high-pres-

sure water.

• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 30

cm (11.9 in.) away from the vehicle

body. Otherwise resin section, such as

moldings and bumpers, may be

deformed and damaged. Also, do not

continuously hold the nozzle in the

same place.

Do not spray the lower part of the

windshield continuously. If water

enters the air conditioning system

intake located near the lower part of

the windshield, the air conditioning

system may not operate correctly.

Do not wash the underside of the vehi-

cle using a high pressure car washer.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.



If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.



Remove dirt, sand and dust using a
vacuum cleaner and wash them off
with water.



If dirt cannot be removed, remove it
by patting with a cloth or sponge
dampened with neutral detergent
diluted to approximately 1%.

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-

type cleaners available. Use a sponge or

brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping

circles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty sur-

faces and let them dry. Excellent results are

obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as

possible.

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water

using a cloth or sponge. Also check the

belts periodically for excessive wear, fray-

ing or cuts.

When cleaning the carpeted portions of

the glove box, console box, etc.

If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a

possibility that the surface of the carpet

could be damaged.

CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas-

tic) parts (if equipped)

CFRP is used for the scuff plates. When

cleaning the scuff plates, remove dirt using

a water-dampened soft cloth or synthetic

chamois, and then wipe the surface with a

dry soft cloth to remove any remaining

moisture.

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.

Protecting the vehicle interior

Cleaning the floor mats (if
equipped)

WARNING

Water in the vehicle

LC500: Do not splash or spill liquid in

the vehicle.

Doing so may cause electrical compo-

nents etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

LC500h: Do not splash or spill liquid

in the vehicle, such as on the floor, on

the rear seats, in the hybrid battery

(traction battery) air vents or in the

trunk. (



P.75)

Doing so may cause the hybrid bat-

tery, electrical components, etc. to

malfunction or catch fire.

Do not get any of the SRS components

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.

(



P.39)

An electrical malfunction may cause

the airbags to deploy or not function

properly, resulting in death or serious

injury.

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To prevent the hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vents from becom-
ing clogged, clean them periodically.

WARNING

Cleaning the interior (especially

instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.

The instrument panel may reflect off the

windshield, obstructing the driver’s view

and leading to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

Cleaning detergents

Do not use the following types of

detergent, as they may discolor the

vehicle interior or cause streaks or

damage to painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or gasoline,

alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and

bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,

such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel’s or

other interior part’s painted surface

may be damaged.

Preventing damage to leather sur-

faces

Observe the following precautions to

avoid damage to and deterioration of

leather surfaces:

Remove any dust or dirt from leather

surfaces immediately.

Do not expose the vehicle to direct

sunlight for extended periods of time.

Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-

cially during summer.

Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-

tic, or containing wax on the uphol-

stery, as they may stick to the leather

surface if the vehicle interior heats up

significantly.

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.

Vehicle systems such as the audio sys-

tem may be damaged if water comes into

contact with electrical components such

as the audio system above or under the

floor of the vehicle. Water may also

cause the body to rust.

Cleaning the floor mats

Do not use a mat cleaning machine or

brushes.

This may cause deformation or damage

to the mat.

When cleaning the inside of the wind-

shield (vehicles with Lexus Safety

System +)

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the

lens. Also, do not touch the lens.

(



P.200)

Cleaning the inside of the rear win-

dow

Do not use glass cleaner to clean the

rear window, as this may cause dam-

age to the rear window defogger

heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth

dampened with lukewarm water to

gently wipe the window clean. Wipe

the window in strokes running parallel

to the heater wires or antenna.

Be careful not to scratch or damage

the heater wires or antenna.

Cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake vents
(LC500h)

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Cleaning the air intake vents

Remove the dust from the air intake
vents with a vacuum cleaner etc.

Make sure to only use a vacuum to suck
out dust and clogs. Attempting to blow out
dust and clogs using a compressed air
blow gun, etc. may push it into the air
intake vents. (



P.310)

If dust and clogs cannot be completely
removed with the air intake vent covers
installed, remove the covers and clean the
filters.

Cleaning the filters

If dust and clogs cannot be completely
removed with the air intake vent cov-
ers installed, remove the air intake vent
covers and clean the filters.

Remove the grille.

Remove the filter.

Remove dust using a vacuum
cleaner etc. to clean the filter.

Also, remove dust on the grille as well as

on the filter using a vacuum cleaner.

Install the filter in its original posi-
tion, and then install the grille.

If a warning message was displayed
on the multi-information display
before cleaning the filters, start the

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