Lexus LC (2021 year). Manual in english — page 23

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Wh
en

troubl
e ar
ises

2

Open the hood (



P.385) and

open the fuse box cover.

Push the tab in and lift the lid off.



LC500 (Left-hand drive vehicles)



LC500 (Right-hand drive vehicles)



LC500h (Left-hand drive vehicles)



LC500h (Right-hand drive vehi-
cles)

3

Open the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover.



LC500 (Left-hand drive vehicles)



LC500 (Right-hand drive vehicles)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency



LC500h (Left-hand drive vehicles)



LC500h (Right-hand drive vehi-
cles)

4

Remove the engine cover.



LC500



LC500h

5

Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to

on your vehicle and connect the

clamp on the other end of the positive cable to

on the second vehicle.

Then, connect a negative cable clamp to

on the second vehicle and con-

nect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to

.

A

B

C

D

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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en

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e ar
ises



LC500 (Left-hand drive vehicles)



LC500 (Right-hand drive vehicles)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency



LC500h (Left-hand drive vehicles)



LC500h (Right-hand drive vehicles)

Exclusive jump starting terminal (your vehicle)

Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)

Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)

Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the exclusive jump starting
terminal and any moving parts as shown in the illustration

6

Start the engine of the second vehi-
cle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to

recharge the 12-volt battery of your
vehicle.

A
B
C
D

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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ises

7

Open and close any of the door of
your vehicle with the engine switch
<power switch> off.

8

Maintain the engine speed of the
second vehicle and start the engine
<hybrid system> of your vehicle by
turning the engine switch <power
switch> to IGNITION ON mode
<ON mode>.

9

Once the vehicle’s engine <hybrid
system> has started, remove the
jumper cables in the exact reverse
order from which they were con-
nected.

10

Close the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover, and reinstall the fuse
box cover and engine cover to its
original position.

Once the engine <hybrid system> starts,

have the vehicle inspected at any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as

possible.

Q

Starting the engine <hybrid system>

when the 12-volt battery is discharged

The engine <hybrid system> cannot be

started by push-starting.

Q

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

O

Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-

tem while the engine <hybrid system> is

stopped.

O

Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-

ponents when the vehicle is running at a

low speed for an extended period, such

as in heavy traffic.

Q

When the 12-volt battery is removed or

discharged

O

Information stored in the ECU is cleared.

When the 12-volt battery is depleted,

have the vehicle inspected at any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer.

O

Some systems may require initialization.

(



P.508)

Q

When removing the 12-volt battery ter-

minals

When the 12-volt battery terminals are

removed, the information stored in the

ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-

volt battery terminals, contact any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer.

Q

Charging the 12-volt battery

The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery

will discharge gradually even when the

vehicle is not in use, due to natural dis-

charge and the draining effects of certain

electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for

a long time, the 12-volt battery may dis-

charge, and the engine <hybrid system>

may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery

recharges automatically during driving.)

Q

When recharging or replacing the 12-

volt battery

O

In some cases, it may not be possible to

unlock the doors using the smart entry &

start system when the 12-volt battery is

discharged. Use the wireless remote

control or the mechanical key to lock or

unlock the doors.

O

The engine <hybrid system> may not start

on the first attempt after the 12-volt bat-

tery has recharged but will start normally

after the second attempt. This is not a

malfunction.

O

The engine switch <power switch> mode

is memorized by the vehicle. When the

12-volt battery is reconnected, the system

will return to the mode it was in before

the 12-volt battery was discharged.

Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery,

turn the engine switch <power switch> off.

If you are unsure what mode the engine

switch <power switch> was in before the

12-volt battery discharged, be especially

careful when reconnecting the 12-volt

battery.

O

If the 12-volt battery discharges, it may

not be possible to shift the shift position to

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

other positions. In this case, the vehicle

cannot be towed without lifting both rear

wheels because the rear wheels will be

locked. (



P.436)

Q

When replacing the 12-volt battery

O

Use a Central Degassing type 12-volt

battery (European Regulations).

O

LC500: Use a 12-volt battery that the

case size is same as the previous one

(LN4), 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is

equivalent (80Ah) or greater, and per-

formance rating (CCA) is equivalent

(685A) or greater.

LC500h: Use a 12-volt battery that the

case size is same as the previous one

(LN3), 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is

equivalent (70Ah) or greater, and perfor-

mance rating (CCA) is equivalent

(600A) or greater.

• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery can-

not be properly secured.

• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if

the time period where the vehicle is not

used is a short time, the 12-volt battery

may discharge and engine <hybrid sys-

tem> may not be able to start.

O

Use a 12-volt battery with a handle. If a

12-volt battery without a handle is used,

removal is more difficult.

O

After exchanging, firmly attach the fol-

lowing items to the exhaust hole of the 12-

volt battery.

• Use the exhaust hose that was attached

to the 12-volt battery before exchanging.

• Use the exhaust hole plug included with

the 12-volt battery exchanged or the one

installed on the battery prior to the

exchange. (Depending on the 12-volt

battery to be exchanged, the exhaust

hole may be plugged.)

Exhaust hole plug

Exhaust hole

Exhaust hose

For details, consult any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer.

WARNING

Q

When removing the 12-volt battery

terminals

Always remove the negative (-) terminal

first. If the positive (+) terminal contacts

any metal in the surrounding area when

the positive (+) terminal is removed, a

spark may occur, leading to a fire in addi-

tion to electrical shocks and death or

serious injury.

Q

Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or

explosions

Observe the following precautions to

prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-

ble gas that may be emitted from the 12-

volt battery:

O

Make sure each jumper cable is con-

nected to the correct terminal and that

it is not unintentionally in contact with

any other than the intended terminal.

A

B

C

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WARNING

O

Do not allow the other end of the

jumper cable connected to the “+” ter-

minal to come into contact with any

other parts or metal surfaces in the

area, such as brackets or unpainted

metal.

O

Do not allow the + and - clamps of the

jumper cables to come into contact

with each other.

O

Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette

lighters or allow open flame near the

12-volt battery.

O

If the 12-volt battery fluid level is exces-

sively low (



P.395), do not use the

12-volt battery.

Q

12-volt battery precautions

The 12-volt battery contains poisonous

and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while

related parts contain lead and lead com-

pounds. Observe the following precau-

tions when handling the 12-volt battery:

O

When working with the 12-volt battery,

always wear safety glasses and take

care not to allow any 12-volt battery

fluids (acid) to come into contact with

skin, clothing or the vehicle body.

O

Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.

O

In the event that 12-volt battery fluid

comes into contact with the skin or

eyes, immediately wash the affected

area with water and seek medical

attention.

Place a wet sponge or cloth over the

affected area until medical attention

can be received.

O

Always wash your hands after handling

the 12-volt battery support, terminals,

and other battery-related parts.

O

Do not allow children near the 12-volt

battery.

Q

After recharging the 12-volt battery

Have the 12-volt battery inspected at any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer as soon as possible. If the 12-volt

battery is deteriorating, continued use

may cause the 12-volt battery to emit a

malodorous gas, which may be detri-

mental to the health of passengers.

Q

When exchanging the 12-volt battery

After exchanging, securely attach the

exhaust hose and exhaust hole plug to

the exhaust hole of the exchanged 12-

volt battery. If not properly installed,

gases (hydrogen) may leak into the vehi-

cle interior, and there is the possible dan-

ger of the gas igniting and exploding.

NOTICE

Q

When handling jumper cables

When connecting the jumper cables,

ensure that they do not become entan-

gled in the cooling fan or engine drive

belt.

Q

To prevent damaging the vehicle

The exclusive jump starting terminal is to

be used when charging the 12-volt bat-

tery from another vehicle in an emer-

gency. It cannot be used to jump start

another vehicle.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

1

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the engine.

2

If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.

3

After the engine has cooled down
sufficiently, inspect the hoses and

radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.

Radiator

Cooling fan

If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

4

The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir.

Reservoir

“F” line

“L” line

Coolant inlet cap

5

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emergency if

If your vehicle overheats
(LC500)

The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.



The engine coolant temperature
gauge (



P.102) is in the red zone

or a loss of engine power is expe-
rienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)



“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop
in a Safe Place See Owner’s
Manual” is shown on the multi-
information display.



Steam comes out from under the
hood.

Correction procedures

A
B

A
B
C
D

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coolant is unavailable.

6

Start the engine and turn the air
conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fan oper-
ates and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.

The fan operates when the air conditioning

system is turned on immediately after a

cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating

by checking the fan sound and air flow. If it

is difficult to check these, turn the air con-

ditioning system on and off repeatedly.

(The fan may not operate in freezing tem-

peratures.)

7

If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and
contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.

Q

When adding coolant

Add coolant in accordance with the follow-

ing procedure.

1

Remove the service cover.

2

Remove the engine cover.

3

Remove the caps

and

.

4

Add coolant through the inlet of the cap

up to the “F” line

, and then

replace the cap

.

5

Add coolant through the inlet of the cap

until it is full, and then replace the

cap .

A

B

A

C

A

B

B

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency



If the engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone or
“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in
a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
is shown on the multi-information
display

1

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the hybrid system.

2

If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.

WARNING

Q

When inspecting under the hood of

your vehicle

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in serious

injury such as burns.

O

If steam is seen coming from under the

hood, do not open the hood until the

steam has subsided. The engine com-

partment may be very hot.

O

Keep hands and clothing (especially a

tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the

fan and belts. Failure to do so may

cause the hands or clothing to be

caught, resulting in serious injury.

O

While the engine and radiator are hot,

do not loosen or remove the coolant

inlet cap or coolant reservoir cap.

High temperature steam or coolant

could spray out.

NOTICE

Q

When adding engine coolant

Add coolant slowly after the engine has

cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool

coolant to a hot engine too quickly can

cause damage to the engine.

Q

To prevent damage to the cooling sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions:

O

Avoid contaminating the coolant with

foreign matter (such as sand or dust

etc.).

O

Do not use any coolant additive.

If your vehicle overheats
(LC500h)

The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.



The engine coolant temperature
gauge (



P.102) enters the red

zone or a loss of hybrid system
power is experienced. (For exam-
ple, the vehicle speed does not
increase.)



“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop
in a Safe Place See Owner’s
Manual” or “Hybrid System
Overheated Output Power
Reduced” is shown on the multi-
information display.



Steam comes out from under the
hood.

Correction procedures

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Wh
en

troubl
e ar
ises

3

After the hybrid system has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the hoses
and cooling system for leaks.

Radiator

Cooling fan

If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

4

The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir.

Reservoir

“F” line

“L” line

Coolant inlet cap

5

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emergency if

engine coolant is unavailable.

6

Start the hybrid system and turn the
air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fan oper-
ates and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.

The fan operates when the air conditioning

system is turned on immediately after a

cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating

by checking the fan sound and air flow. If it

is difficult to check these, turn the air con-

ditioning system on and off repeatedly.

(The fan may not operate in freezing tem-

peratures.)

7

If the fan is not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately
and contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.

A
B

A
B
C
D

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency



If “Hybrid System Overheated Out-
put Power Reduced” is shown on the
multi-information display

1

Stop the vehicle in a safe place.

2

Stop the hybrid system and care-
fully lift the hood.

3

After the hybrid system has cooled
down, inspect the hoses and radia-
tor core (radiator) for any leaks.

Radiator

Cooling fan

If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

4

The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “F”/“FULL” and
“L”/“LOW” lines on the reservoir.

Reservoir

“F”/“FULL” line

“L”/“LOW” line

5

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emergency if

power control unit coolant is unavailable.

6

After stopping the hybrid system
and waiting for 5 minutes or more,
start the hybrid system again and
check if “Hybrid System Over-
heated Output Power Reduced” is
shown on the multi-information dis-
play.

If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the message is not displayed:
The hybrid system temperature has

dropped and the vehicle may be driven

normally.
However, if the message appears again fre-

quently, contact any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

Q

When adding engine coolant

Add coolant in accordance with the follow-

ing procedure.

1

Remove the service cover.

A
B

A

B
C

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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en

troubl
e ar
ises

2

Remove the engine cover.

3

Remove caps

and

.

4

Add coolant through the inlet of the cap

up to the “F” line

, and then

replace the cap

.

5

Add coolant through the inlet of cap

until it is full, and then replace the

cap .

A

B

A

C

A

B

B

WARNING

Q

When inspecting under the hood of

your vehicle

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in serious

injury such as burns.

O

If steam is seen coming from under the

hood, do not open the hood until the

steam has subsided. The engine com-

partment may be very hot.

O

After the hybrid system has been

turned off, check that the “READY”

indicator is off.

When the hybrid system is operating,

the gasoline engine may automatically

start, or the cooling fan may suddenly

operate even if the gasoline engine

stops. Do not touch or approach rotat-

ing parts such as the fan, which may

lead to fingers or clothing (especially a

tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught,

resulting in serious injury.

O

Do not loosen the coolant inlet cap or

coolant reservoir caps while the hybrid

system and radiator are hot.

High temperature steam or coolant

could spray out.

NOTICE

Q

When adding engine/power control

unit coolant

Add coolant slowly after the hybrid sys-

tem has cooled down sufficiently. Adding

cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too

quickly can cause damage to the hybrid

system.

Q

To prevent damage to the cooling sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions:

O

Avoid contaminating the coolant with

foreign matter (such as sand or dust

etc.).

O

Do not use any coolant additive.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

1

Stop the engine <hybrid system>.
Set the parking brake and shift the
shift position to P.

2

Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the rear wheels.

3

Place wood, stones or some other
material under the rear wheels to
help provide traction.

4

Restart the engine <hybrid system>.

5

Shift the shift position to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.

Q

When it is difficult to free the vehicle

Press the

switch to turn off TRC.

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:

Recovering procedure

WARNING

Q

When attempting to free a stuck vehi-

cle

If you choose to push the vehicle back

and forth to free it, make sure the sur-

rounding area is clear to avoid striking

other vehicles, objects or people. The

vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge

back suddenly as it becomes free. Use

extreme caution.

Q

When shifting the shift position

Be careful not to shift the shift position

with the accelerator pedal depressed.

This may lead to unexpected rapid accel-

eration of the vehicle that may cause an

accident resulting in death or serious

injury.

NOTICE

Q

To avoid damaging the transmission

and other components

O

Avoid spinning the rear wheels and

depressing the accelerator pedal

more than necessary.

O

If the vehicle remains stuck even after

these procedures are performed, the

vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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Vehicle specifications

8-1. Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,

etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . ..

482

Fuel information. . . . . . .

493

8-2. Customization

Customizable features . . ...

495

8-3. Items to initialize

Items to initialize . . . . . .

508

482

8-1. Specifications

8-1.Specifications

*1

: Unladen vehicle

*2

: LC500

*3

: LC500h

Q

Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identifica-
tion number for your Lexus. It is used in
registering the ownership of your vehi-
cle.
This number is stamped on the top left
of the instrument panel.

This number is also stamped under the
right-hand front seat.

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weights

Overall length

4760 mm (187.4 in.)

Overall width

1920 mm (75.6 in.)

Overall height

*1

1345 mm (53.0 in.)

Wheelbase

2870 mm (113.0 in.)

Tread

*1

Front

1630 mm (64.2 in.)

Rear

1635 mm (64.4 in.)

Gross vehicle mass

2375 kg (5236 lb.)

*2

2445 kg (5390 lb.)

*3

Maximum permissi-
ble axle capacity

Front

1420 kg (3131 lb.)

Rear

1550 kg (3417 lb.)

Vehicle identification