Lexus LC500 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 4

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1-5. Theft deterrent system

Q

Setting

Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock both side doors using the entry
function or wireless remote control.
The system will be set automatically
after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set.

Q

Canceling or stopping

Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarm:



Unlock the doors or open the trunk
using the entry function or wireless
remote control.



Start the engine <hybrid system>.
(The alarm will be deactivated or
stopped after a few seconds.)

Q

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

alarm system.

Q

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following

situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm

system.)

O

The doors are unlocked using the

mechanical key.

O

A person inside the vehicle opens a door,

the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle

using a door lock switch.

O

The 12-volt battery is recharged or

replaced when the vehicle is locked.

(



P.401)

Q

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:

O

When a person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door and the alarm is acti-

vated.

O

While the alarm is activated, a person

remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

O

When recharging or replacing the 12-

volt battery

Q

Customization

The alarm can be set to deactivate when the

mechanical key is used to unlock. (Custom-

izable features:



P.435)

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The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
detection



The intrusion sensor detects intrud-
ers or movement in the vehicle.



The tilt sensor detects changes in
vehicle inclination, such as when the
vehicle is towed away.

This system is designed to deter and
prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all
intrusions.

Q

Setting the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor

The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will
be set automatically when the alarm is
set. (



P.80)

Q

Canceling the intrusion sensor and
tilt sensor

If you are leaving pets or other moving
things inside the vehicle, make sure to
disable the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor before setting the alarm, as they
will respond to movement inside the
vehicle.

1

Turn the engine switch <power
switch> off.

2

Press the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor cancel switch.

Press the switch again to re-enable the

intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.
Each time the intrusion sensor and tilt sen-

sor are canceled/set, a message will be

shown on the multi-information display in

the instrument cluster.

Q

Canceling and automatic re-enabling of

the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor

O

The alarm will still be set even when the

intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are can-

celed.

O

After the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor

are canceled, pressing the engine switch

<power switch> or unlocking the doors

using the entry function or wireless

remote control will re-enable the intru-

sion sensor and tilt sensor.

O

The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will

automatically be re-enabled when the

alarm system is deactivated.

Q

Intrusion sensor detection consider-

ations

The sensor may trigger the alarm in the fol-

lowing situations:

O

People or pets are in the vehicle.

O

A window is open.

In this case, the sensor may detect the fol-

NOTICE

Q

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.

Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor

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lowing:

• Wind or the movement of objects such as

leaves and insects inside the vehicle

• Ultrasonic waves emitted from devices

such as the intrusion sensors of other

vehicles

• The movement of people outside the

vehicle

O

Unstable items, such as dangling acces-

sories or clothes hanging on the coat

hooks, are in the vehicle.

O

The vehicle is parked in a place where

extreme vibrations or noises occur, such

as in a parking garage.

O

Ice or snow is removed from the vehicle,

causing the vehicle to receive repeated

impacts or vibrations.

O

The vehicle is inside an automatic or

high-pressure car wash.

O

The vehicle experiences impacts, such as

hail, lightning strikes, and other kinds of

repeated impacts or vibrations.

Q

Tilt sensor detection considerations

The sensor may trigger the alarm in the fol-

lowing situations:

O

The vehicle is transported by a ferry,

trailer, train, etc.

O

The vehicle is parked in a parking garage.

O

The vehicle is inside a car wash that

moves the vehicle.

O

Any of the tires loses air pressure.

O

The vehicle is jacked up.

O

An earthquake occurs or the road caves

in.

NOTICE

Q

To ensure the intrusion sensor func-

tion correctly

O

To ensure that the sensors operate

properly, do not touch or cover them.

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NOTICE

O

Do not spray air fresheners or other

products directly into the sensor holes.

O

Installing accessories other than genu-

ine Lexus parts or leaving objects

between the driver’s seat and front

passenger’s seat may reduce the

detection performance.

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Vehicle status information

and indicators

2-1. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indicators.

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Gauges and meters . . . . . .

92

Multi-information display. . ..

96

Head-up display . . . . . . .

103

Energy monitor/consumption

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

108

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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

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
malfunctions in the indicated vehicle
systems.

*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 any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.

*2

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

Warning lights

(red)

Brake system warning light

*1

(



P.371)

Charging system warning
light

*2

(



P.371)

Low engine oil pressure
warning light

*2

(



P.372)

Malfunction indicator lamp

*1

(



P.372)

SRS warning light

*1

(



P.372)

ABS warning light

*1

(



P.373)

(red)

Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light

*1

(



P.373)

(yellow)

Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light

*1

(



P.373)

(Flashes or

illuminates)

(if equipped)

PCS warning light

*1

(



P.373)

(orange)

(if equipped)

LKA indicator

*2

(



P.374)

Slip indicator

*1

(



P.374)

Brake Override System
warning light

*2

(



P.375)/Drive-Start Con-

trol warning light

*2

(



P.375)

Brake hold operated indica-
tor

*1, 3

(



P.375)

Parking brake indicator

*3

(



P.375)

(yellow)

Brake system warning light

*1

(



P.376)

Low fuel level warning light
(



P.376)

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



P.376)

Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights

*4

(



P.376)

Master warning light

*1

(



P.377)

Tire pressure warning light

*1,

3

(



P.377)

High coolant temperature
warning light

*2

(



P.377)

(if equipped)

Hybrid system overheat
warning light

*2

(



P.378)

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*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.

WARNING

Q

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 any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer immediately if this

occurs.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator (



P.182)

Tail light indicator (



P.188)

Headlight high beam indicator
(



P.189)

(if equipped)

AHB indicator

*1

(



P.190)

Rear fog light indicator
(



P.193)

(if equipped)

Gear Shift Indicator

*2

(



P.173, 181)

Cruise control indicator

*2

(



P.225, 235)

(if equipped)

Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator

*2

(



P.225)

Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor

*2

(



P.225, 235)

(white)

(if equipped)

LKA indicator

*2

(



P.213)

(green)

(if equipped)

LKA indicator

*2

(



P.213)

(orange)

(if equipped)

LKA indicator

*2, 3

(



P.213)

Lexus parking assist-sensor
indicator (



P.239)

Slip indicator

*1, 3

(



P.262)

VSC OFF indicator

*1

(



P.263)

(if equipped)

PCS warning light

*1, 4

(



P.205)

(if equipped)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) out-
side rear view mirror indica-
tors

*5, 6

(



P.246)

(if equipped)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) indi-
cator (



P.246)

(if equipped)

RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert) indicator (



P.246)

Brake hold standby indicator

*1

(



P.185)

Brake hold operated indica-
tor

*1

(



P.185)

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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 any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.

*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
indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in
the system.

Security indicator

*7

(



P.77,

79)
Smart entry & start system indi-
cator

*2

(



P.157)

(if equipped)

“READY” indicator (



P.161)

Low outside temperature indi-
cator

*2, 8

(



P.92)

(if equipped)

Eco Driving Indicator Light

*1

(



P.90)

(if equipped)

EV indicator (



P.70)

Parking brake indicator
(



P.183)

Snow mode indicator (



P.172,

179)

(if equipped)

EV drive mode indicator
(



P.165)

“Normal” indicator

*2

(



P.238)

“Eco” indicator

*2

(



P.238)

“Sport S” indicator

*2

(



P.238)

“Sport S+” indicator

*2

(



P.238)

“Comfort” indicator

*2

(



P.238)

“Custom” indicator

*2

(



P.238)

“PASSENGER AIR
BAG” indicator

*7

(



P.50)

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If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

*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 3°C (37°F) or lower,
the indicator will flash for approximately
10 seconds, then stay on.

Q

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.96)

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.95)

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:

O

The shift position is in any position other

than D.

O

A paddle shift switch is operated.

O

The driving mode is SPORT S mode or

SPORT S+ mode.

O

The vehicle speed is approximately 130

km/h (80 mph) or higher.

Q

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

A

B

C

D

A

B

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and restart under various conditions.

Eco area

Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
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.

O

The shift position is in other than D or M.

O

The driving mode is other than Eco

mode.

*

: When used in this manual, “regeneration”

refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.

Q

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.

C

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.90)

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

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Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to 50°C (122°F)
Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 3°C
(37°F) or lower

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Speedometer

Shift position/shift range/gear position (



P.167, 174)

Shift position indicator (



P.168, 176)

Clock

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



P.298)

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 inde-
pendently

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P.96)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (



P.381)

Motor power display/Hybrid System Indicator (LC500h)

Displays the motor power display (



P.91) or Hybrid System Indicator (



P.90)

Q

Speed warning

When the vehicle reaches the set
speed, the speed warning display will
flash.
This setting can be enabled on the

multi-information display. (



P.96)

Always observe the legal speed limit when
driving on public roads.

Q

Rev indicator

When the engine reaches a set speed

B

C

D

E
F

G

H

I

J

K

L

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or the red zone, a ring-shaped indica-
tor will be displayed on the tachome-
ter.
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.101)

Q

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

Q

The meters and display illuminate when

The engine switch <power switch> is in

IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.

Q

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 r/min to 7300

r/min depending on the engine coolant

temperature.
Before driving under extremely high load

conditions, make sure to sufficiently warm

up the engine.

Q

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.

Q

Outside temperature display

O

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 20 km/h [12 mph])

• When the outside temperature has

changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit

of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

O

When “- -” or “E” is displayed, the system

may be malfunctioning.

Take your vehicle to any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Q

Pop-up display

O

In some situations, such as when a switch

operation is performed, a pop-up display

will be temporarily displayed on the

multi-information display.

A

B

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Some pop-up displays can be set on/off.

(



P.101)

Q

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.

Q

Customization

The meter display can be customized on

the multi-information display. (



P.425)

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

Q

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

Q

To prevent damage to the engine and

its components

O

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.

O

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.404, 406)

• 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 content which are displayed
when the main meter is in the side position
cannot be displayed.



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.

Q

Menu icons

Multi-information display

Display and menu icons

Drive information (



P.98)

Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped) (



P.100)

Audio system-linked display
(



P.100)

Driving assist system informa-
tion (



P.100)