Lexus LC500C (2022 year). Manual in english

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
turn bolt A in either direction.

Turn bolt B in either direction as
step

If the headlight cannot be adjusted using

this procedure, take the vehicle to your

Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.

■

LED lights

The following lights consist of a number of

LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your

vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the

light replaced.

●

Headlights

●

Parking lights and daytime running lights

●

Front side marker lights

●

Front turn signal lights

●

Cornering lights

●

Side turn signal lights

●

Tail lights

●

Stop lights

●

Rear side marker lights

●

Rear turn signal lights

●

Back-up lights

●

High mounted stoplight

●

License plate lights

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Condensation build-up on the inside of

the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the

inside of the headlight lens does not indi-

cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus

dealer for more information in the following

situations:

●

Large drops of water have built up on the

inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the headlight.

Adjusting the headlight aim

Light bulbs

If any lights burn out, have it
replaced by your Lexus dealer.

WARNING

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Handling lights

Do not touch the lights while they are on

or immediately after they have been

turned off. Doing so may result in burns.

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When trouble arises

7-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers..................

300

If your vehicle has to be stopped

in an emergency.....................

300

If the vehicle is submerged or

water on the road is rising ...

301

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

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

303

If you think something is wrong

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

306

Fuel pump shut off system .....

307

If a warning light turns on or a

warning buzzer sounds .......

308

If a warning message is displayed

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

317

If you have a flat tire..................

322

If the engine will not start .......

323

If you lose your keys.................

324

If the fuel filler door cannot be

opened........................................

325

If the electronic key does not

operate properly ....................

325

If the battery is discharged ....

327

If the soft top roof cannot be

closed..........................................

333

If your vehicle overheats ........

340

If the vehicle becomes stuck

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7-1. Essential information

7-1.Essential information

Press the switch to flash all of the turn
signal lights.

To turn them off, press the switch once
again.

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Emergency flashers

●

If the emergency flashers are used for a

long time while the engine is not running,

the battery may discharge.

●

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

or in the event of a strong rear impact, the

emergency flashers will turn on automati-

cally. The emergency flashers will turn off

automatically after operating for approxi-

mately 20 minutes. To manually turn the

emergency flashers off, press the switch

twice. (The emergency flashers may not

turn on automatically depending on the

force of the impact and conditions of the

collision.)

Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.

Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly

as this will increase the effort required to

slow the vehicle.

Shift the shift position to N.



If the shift position is shifted to N

After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.

Stop the engine.



If the shift position cannot be shifted
to N

Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.

To stop the engine, press and hold
the engine switch for 2 consecutive

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehi-
cle has to be stopped in the road
due to a breakdown, etc.

Operating instructions

If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:

Stopping the vehicle

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seconds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by
the road.



If the door can be opened, open the
door and exit the vehicle.



If the door can not be opened, open
the window using the power win-
dow switch and ensure an escape
route.



If the window can be opened, exit
the vehicle through the window.



If the door and window cannot be
opened due to the rising water,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside
of the vehicle equals the water pres-
sure outside of the vehicle and then
open the door after waiting for the
rising water to enter the vehicle, and
exit the vehicle. When the outside
water level exceeds half the height
of the door, the door cannot be
opened from the inside due to water
pressure.

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Water level exceeds the floor

When the water level exceeds the floor and

WARNING

■

If the engine has to be turned off while

driving

Power assist for the steering wheel will

be lost, making the steering wheel

heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as

possible before turning off the engine.

If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is rising

This vehicle is not designed to be
able to drive on roads that are
deeply flooded with water. Do not
drive on roads where the roads may
be submerged or the water may be
rising. It is dangerous to remain in
the vehicle, if it anticipated that the
vehicle will be flooded or set a drift.
Remain calm and follow the follow-
ing.

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time has passed, the electrical equipment

will get damaged, the power windows will

not operate, the engine stop, and the vehi-

cle may not be able to get moving.

■

Using an emergency escape hammer

Laminated glass is used in the windshield on

this vehicle. Laminated glass cannot be
shattered with an emergency hammer

Tempered glass is used in the windows on

this vehicle.

: Contact your Lexus dealer or aftermar-

ket accessory manufacturer for further
information about an emergency ham-
mer.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not drive on roads where the roads

may be submerged or the water may be

rising. Otherwise the vehicle may be

damaged and cannot move, as well as

become flooded and set a drift, which

may lead to death.

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7-2.Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be
towed

If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

■

When towing the vehicle

Be sure to transport the vehicle with all

four wheels raised off the ground. If the

vehicle is towed with the tires contacting

the ground, the drivetrain and related

parts may be damaged or an accident

may occur due to a change in direction

of the vehicle.

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While towing

●

When towing using cables or chains,

avoid sudden starts, etc. which place

excessive stress on the towing eyelets,

cables or chains. The towing eyelets,

cables or chains may become dam-

aged, broken debris may hit people,

and cause serious damage.

●

Do not perform any of the following as

doing so may cause the parking lock

mechanism to engage, locking the

rear wheels and possibly leading to an

accident resulting in death or serious

injury:

• Unfasten the driver’s seat belt and

open the driver’s door.

• Turn the engine switch off.

■

Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-

cle

Make sure that towing eyelets are

installed securely.

If not securely installed, towing eyelets

may come loose during towing.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

when towing using a wheel-lift type

truck

●

Do not tow the vehicle from the rear

when the engine switch is OFF. The

steering lock mechanism is not strong

enough to hold the front wheels

straight.

●

When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-

quate ground clearance for towing at

the opposite end of the raised vehicle.

Without adequate clearance, the vehi-

cle could be damaged while being

towed.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either

from the front or rear.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

In the following situations, it is not pos-
sible to be towed by another vehicle
using cables or chains, as the rear
wheels may be locked due to the park-
ing lock. Contact your Lexus dealer or
commercial towing service.



There is a malfunction in the shift
control system. (

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P.144, 319)



There is a malfunction in the engine
immobilizer system. (



P.62)



There is a malfunction in the smart
access system with push-button
start. (



P.325)



The battery is discharged.
(



P.327)

The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing
service before towing.



The engine is running but the vehi-
cle does not move.



The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.



From the front

Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

during emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the

suspension components.

Situations when it is not possible
to be towed by another vehicle

Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck

NOTICE

■

Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-

vent body damage.

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When using a flat-bed truck to trans-
port the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner’s manual of
the flat-bed truck for the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement
during transportation, set the parking
brake and turn the engine switch off.

If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using cables or chains
secured to the emergency towing eye-
lets. This should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for short distances
at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.

To have your vehicle towed by another
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.

Take out the screwdriver and tow-
ing eyelet. (



P.284)

Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a rag

between the screwdriver and the vehicle

body as shown in the illustration.

Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a screwdriver or
hard metal bar.

Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine

switch to ON.

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing

Emergency towing procedure

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Shift the shift position to N and
release the parking brake.

Turn automatic mode off. (



P.153)

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While towing

If the engine is not running, the power assist

for the brakes and steering will not function,

making steering and braking more difficult.

■

Wheel nut wrench

Wheel nut wrench can be purchased at

your Lexus dealer.



Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)



Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear



Engine coolant temperature gauge
continually points higher than nor-
mal.



Changes in exhaust sound



Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing



Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system



Pinging or other noises related to
the engine



Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly



Appreciable loss of power



Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking

If you think something is
wrong

If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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

Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road



Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor

Follow the procedure below to restart
the engine after the system is activated.

Turn the engine switch to ACC or
turn it off.

Restart the engine.

Fuel pump shut off system

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage
when the engine stalls or when an
airbag inflates upon collision, the
fuel pump shut off system stops the
supply of fuel to the engine.

Restarting the engine

NOTICE

■

Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle.

If you find that fuel has leaked onto the

ground, the fuel system has been dam-

aged and is in need of repair. Do not

restart the engine.

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■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Charging system warning light

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(red)

(Canada)

Indicates that:



The brake fluid level is low; or



The brake system is malfunctioning

This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the
light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is oper-
ating normally.



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.



Indicates that the brake pads are worn out (only the right-side pads
can be detected)



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.

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Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)

■

SRS warning light

■

ABS warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The electronic engine control system;



The electronic throttle control system; or



The electronic automatic transmission control system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The SRS airbag system;



The front passenger occupant classification system; or



The seat belt pretensioner system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The ABS; or



The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(red)

(yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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■

PCS warning light (warning buzzer)

■

LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) indicator

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Slip indicator

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes or illumi-

nates)

When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable,
corrective action may be necessary.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(



P.172, 317)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.



P.180

Warning light

Details/Actions

(orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)



When “Lane Keeping Assist Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-
information display, turn the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system
off, drive the vehicle for a short time, and then turn the LKA (Lane-
Keeping Assist) system back on. (



P.183)

When a message other than above is displayed, follow the instruc-
tions displayed in the message.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;



The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or



The hill-start assist control system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

The light will flash when the VSC, TRAC or ABS system is operating.

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■

Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light
(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Brake hold operated indicator

■

Parking brake indicator

Warning light

Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System or Drive-Start
Control



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Indicates that the shift position was changed while depressing the accel-
erator pedal and Drive-Start Control was operated



Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed
simultaneously



Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

(U.S.A.)

(flashes)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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■

Brake system warning light

■

Low fuel level warning light

■

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)

: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is
not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to ON, the buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is
still unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehi-
cle reaches a certain speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermit-
tently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

■

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer

)

: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermit-

Warning light

Details/Actions

(yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The electronically controlled brake system



The parking brake system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.3 gal. [12.6 L, 2.8
Imp.gal.] or less



Refuel the vehicle.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat
belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.

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tently for a certain period of time, after the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.

: This light illuminates on the center panel.

■

Master warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Tire pressure warning light

■

High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side

impact sensors (door), side impact sensors (front), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat

belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR

BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt

buckle switch, seat belt pretensioners, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources.

(



P.31)

Warning light

Details/Actions

A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate
that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.



P.317

Warning light

Details/Actions

When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as



Natural causes (



P.314)



Flat tire (



P.322)



Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not
turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the sys-
tem checked by your Lexus dealer.

When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system



Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine coolant tem-
perature increases



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method. (



P.340)

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