Lexus LC500 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 24

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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

system

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.92) 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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Wh
en

troubl
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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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

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

frequently, 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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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

system

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 procedures
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.) . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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Fuel information. . . . . . .

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8-2. Customization

Customizable features . . ...

425

8-3. Items to initialize

Items to initialize . . . . . .

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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

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This number is also on the manufac-

turer’s label.

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Engine number

The engine number is located as
shown.



LC500



LC500h



LC500



LC500h

Engine

Model

2UR-GSE

Type

8-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke

94.0



89.5 mm (3.70



3.52 in.)

Displacement

4969 cm

3

(303.2 cu.in.)

Drive belt tension

Automatic adjustment

Model

8GR-FXS

Type

6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline

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*

: If unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 98 is not available, unleaded

gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 95 may be used with no detriment to
engine durability or driveability.

Bore and stroke

94.0



83.0 mm (3.7



3.3 in.)

Displacement

3456 cm

3

(210.9 cu.in.)

Drive belt tension

Automatic adjustment

Fuel

Fuel type

When you find these types of fuel label at the
gas station, use only the fuel with one of the fol-
lowing labels.

EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only

Research Octane Number

LC500

98 or higher

*

LC500h 95 or higher

Fuel tank capacity (Reference)

82 L (21.7 gal., 18.0 Imp.gal.)

Electric motor (traction motor) (LC500h)

Type

Permanent magnet synchronous motor

Maximum output

131.9 kW

Maximum torque

300 N•m (30.6 kgf•m, 221.3 ft•lbf)

Hybrid battery (traction battery) (LC500h)

Type

Lithium-ion battery

Voltage

3.7 V/cell

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LC500

Q

Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Ref-
erence

*

])

*

: The engine oil capacity is a reference

quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up and turn off the
engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.

Q

Engine oil selection

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Lexus vehicle. Lexus recom-
mends the use of approved “Toyota
Genuine Motor Oil”. Another motor
oil of matching quality can also be
used.
Oil grade:
5W-30:
API grade SM “Energy-Conserving”,
SN “Resource-Conserving”, SN PLUS
“Resource-Conserving” or SP
“Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC
GF-6A multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 5W-30 is filled into your Lexus
vehicle at manufacturing, and the best
choice for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.

Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change

Oil viscosity (5W-30 is explained here
as an example):
• The 5W in 5W-30 indicates the

characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.

• The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the vis-

cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.

How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks
are added to some oil containers to
help you select the oil you should use.

Capacity

3.6 Ah

Quantity

84 cells

Nominal voltage

310.8 V

Lubrication system

With filter

8.6 L (9.1 qt., 7.6 Imp.qt.)

Without filter 7.9 L (8.4 qt., 7.0 Imp.qt.)

A

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API Service Symbol

Top portion: “API SERVICE SP” means
the oil quality designation by American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Center portion: “SAE 5W-30” means the
SAE viscosity grade.
Lower portion: “Resource-Conserving”
means that the oil has fuel-saving and envi-
ronmental protection capabilities.

ILSAC Certification Mark

The International Lubricant Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC) Certifica-
tion Mark is displayed on the front of the
container.



LC500h

Q

Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Ref-
erence

*

])

*

: The engine oil capacity is a reference

quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn
off the hybrid system, wait more than 5
minutes, and check the oil level on the
dipstick.

Q

Engine oil selection

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Lexus vehicle. Lexus recom-
mends the use of approved “Toyota
Genuine Motor Oil”. Another motor
oil of matching quality can also be
used.
Oil grade:
0W-20 and 5W-30:
API grade SM “Energy-Conserving”,
SN “Resource-Conserving”, SN PLUS
“Resource-Conserving” or SP
“Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC
GF-6A multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-20 is filled into your Lexus
vehicle at manufacturing, and the best
choice for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not available, SAE
5W-30 oil may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 0W-20
at the next oil change.

Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change

Preferred

Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here

With filter

With engine oil cooler:
5.8 L (6.1 qt., 5.1 Imp.qt.)
Without engine oil cooler:
5.7 L (6.0 qt., 5.0 Imp.qt.)

Without filter 5.5 L (5.8 qt., 4.8 Imp.qt.)

A

B

A

B

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as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the

characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.

• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the vis-

cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.

How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks
are added to some oil containers to
help you select the oil you should use.

API Service Symbol

Top portion: “API SERVICE SP” means
the oil quality designation by American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Center portion: “SAE 0W-20” means the
SAE viscosity grade.
Lower portion: “Resource-Conserving”
means that the oil has fuel-saving and envi-
ronmental protection capabilities.

ILSAC Certification Mark

The International Lubricant Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC) Certifica-
tion Mark is displayed on the front of the
container.

A

B

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*

: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.

If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Q

Spark plug

Cooling system

Capacity

*

LC500

12.1 L (12.8 qt., 10.6 Imp.qt.)

LC500h



Gasoline engine

Without engine oil cooler
10.9 L (11.5 qt., 9.6 Imp.qt.)
With engine oil cooler
11.2 L (11.8 qt., 9.9 Imp.qt.)



Power control unit

2.3 L (2.4 qt., 2.0 Imp.qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili-

cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology

Do not use plain water alone.

Ignition system

LC500

LC500h

Make

DENSO FK20HBR-J8

DENSO FK20HBR8

Gap

0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

NOTICE

Q

Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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12-volt battery

*

: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.

If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

*

: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.

If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Electrical system

Specific gravity reading at 20°C
(68°F):

1.250 or higher

Charging rates:

Quick charge
Slow charge

15 A max.
5 A max.

Automatic transmission (LC500)

Fluid capacity

*

8.8 L (9.3 qt., 7.7 Imp.qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

Q

Automatic transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-

tion, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.

Hybrid transmission (LC500h)

Fluid capacity

*

6.8 L (7.2 qt., 6.0 Imp.qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

Q

Hybrid transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-

tion, or ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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*

: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.

Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of match-
ing quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details.

*1

: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 500 N (51.0 kgf, 112.4 lbf)

while the engine is running <hybrid system is operating>.
When performing the brake pedal inspection, also be sure to check that the brake sys-
tem warning light is not illuminated when the engine is running <hybrid system is operat-
ing>. (If the brake system warning light is illuminated, refer to P.371)

*2

: Make sure to confirm that the brake system warning light (yellow) does not illuminate. (If

the brake system warning light illuminates, refer to P.376)

Differential

Oil capacity

0.85 L (0.90 qt., 0.75 Imp. qt.)

Oil type and viscosity



Without LSD (Limited Slip Differential)

Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-
5 or equivalent

*



With LSD (Limited Slip Differential)

Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LX 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent

*

Brakes

Pedal clearance

*1

132 mm (5.2 in.) Min.

Pedal free play

1.0 - 6.0 mm (0.04 - 0.24 in.)

Brake pad wear limit

1.0 mm (0.04 in.)

Parking brake indicator

*2

When pushing the parking brake switch for 1 to 4 sec-
onds: comes on
When pulling the parking brake switch for 1 to 4 sec-
onds: turns off

Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3,
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4

Steering

Free play

Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

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20-inch tires (type A)



20-inch tires (type B)



21-inch tires

Tires and wheels

Tire size

Front tires: 245/45RF20 99Y
Rear tires: 275/40RF20 102Y

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)

Vehicle speed

Front tire and rear tire

kPa (kgf/cm

2

or bar, psi)

More than 220 km/h (137
mph)

300 (3.0, 44)

220 km/h (137 mph) or less

230 (2.3, 33)

Wheel size

Front wheels: 20



8 1/2J

Rear wheels: 20



9 1/2J

Wheel nut torque

140 N•m (14.3 kgf•m, 103.3 ft•lbf)

Tire size

245/45RF20 99Y

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)

Vehicle speed

Front tire and rear tire

kPa (kgf/cm

2

or bar, psi)

More than 220 km/h (137
mph)

300 (3.0, 44)

220 km/h (137 mph) or less

230 (2.3, 33)

Wheel size

20



8 1/2J

Wheel nut torque

140 N•m (14.3 kgf•m, 103.3 ft•lbf)

Tire size

Front tires: 245/40RF21 96Y
Rear tires: 275/35RF21 99Y

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)

Vehicle speed

Front tire and rear tire

kPa (kgf/cm

2

or bar, psi)

More than 220 km/h (137
mph)

300 (3.0, 44)

220 km/h (137 mph) or less

230 (2.3, 33)