Lexus LC500 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 21

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Rear fog light

Q

Bulbs that need to be replaced by
any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer



Headlights



Front position lights and daytime
running lights



Front turn signal lights



Cornering lights



Side turn signal lights



Tail lights



Stop lights



Rear turn signal lights



Back-up lights



High mounted stoplight



License plate lights

Q

LED lights

The lights other than the rear fog light each

consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the

LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer to

have the light replaced.

Q

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 any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer for more informa-

tion in the following situations:

O

Large drops of water have built up on the

inside of the lens.

O

Water has built up inside the headlight.

Q

When replacing light bulbs



P.357

Light bulbs

You may replace the following
bulbs by yourself. Before replacing,
check the wattage of the light bulb
to be replaced. As there is a danger
that components may be damaged,
we recommend that replacement is
carried out by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Bulb location

A

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Q

Rear fog light

1

Disconnect the connector.

2

Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

3

Remove the light bulb.

4

Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by

inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.

5

Reconnect the connector.

After reconnecting the connector, turn on

the rear fog light to visually check that

there is no light leaking from the bulb base.

Replacing light bulb

WARNING

Q

Replacing light bulb

O

Turn off the light. Do not attempt to

replace the bulb immediately after

turning off the light.

The bulb become very hot and may

cause burns.

O

Do not touch the glass portion of the

light bulb with bare hands. When it is

unavoidable to hold the glass portion,

use and hold with a clean dry cloth to

avoid getting moisture and oils on the

bulb.

Also, if the bulb is scratched or

dropped, it may blow out or crack.

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WARNING

O

Fully install light bulb and any parts

used to secure it. Failure to do so may

result in heat damage, fire, or water

entering the light unit. This may dam-

age the light or cause condensation to

build up on the lens.

Q

To prevent damage or fire

O

Make sure bulb is fully seated and

locked.

O

Check the wattage of the bulb before

installing to prevent heat damage.

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When trouble arises

7-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers . . . . .

362

If your vehicle has to be stopped

in an emergency. . . . . .

363

If the vehicle is submerged or

water on the road is rising ..

364

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

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

365

If you think something is wrong

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

369

Fuel pump shut off system

(LC500) . . . . . . . . ...

370

If a warning light turns on or a

warning buzzer sounds . .

371

If a warning message is displayed

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

381

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

387

If the engine will not start

(LC500) . . . . . . . . ...

388

If the hybrid system will not start

(LC500h). . . . . . . . .

389

If you lose your keys. . . . ..

391

If the fuel filler door cannot be

opened . . . . . . . . . .

391

If the electronic key does not

operate properly . . . . .

392

If the 12-volt battery is discharged

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

395

If your vehicle overheats

(LC500) . . . . . . . . ...

404

If your vehicle overheats

(LC500h). . . . . . . . .

406

If the vehicle becomes stuck .

410

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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.

Q

Emergency flashers

O

LC500: If the emergency flashers are

used for a long time while the engine is

not running, the 12-volt battery may dis-

charge.

LC500h: If the emergency flashers are

used for a long time while the hybrid sys-

tem is not operating (while the “READY”

indicator is not illuminated), the 12-volt

battery may discharge.

O

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.)

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

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ises

1

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.

2

Shift the shift position to N.



If the shift position is shifted to N

3

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

4

Stop the engine <hybrid system>.



If the shift position cannot be shifted
to N

3

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

4

To stop the engine <hybrid system>,
press and hold the engine switch
<power switch> for 2 consecutive

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

5

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by
the road.

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

WARNING

Q

If the engine <hybrid system> 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

<hybrid system>.

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7-1. Essential information



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.

Q

Water level exceeds the floor

LC500: When the water level exceeds the

floor and time has passed, the electrical

equipment will get damaged, the power

windows will not operate, the engine stop,

and the vehicle may not be able to get mov-

ing.
LC500h: When the water level exceeds

the floor and time has passed, the electrical

equipment will get damaged, the power

windows will not operate, the engine and

motor stop, and the vehicle may not be able

to get moving.

Q

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 any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer, or aftermarket accessory manu-
facturer for further information about an
emergency hammer.

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.

WARNING

Q

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

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

Q

When towing the vehicle

LC500: Be sure to transport the vehicle

with all four wheels raised off the ground.

If the vehicle is towed with the tires con-

tacting the ground, the drivetrain and

related parts may be damaged or an

accident may occur due to a change in

direction of the vehicle.

LC500h: Be sure to transport the vehi-

cle with all four wheels raised off the

ground. If the vehicle is towed with the

tires contacting the ground, the drive-

train and related parts may be damaged,

an accident may occur due to a change

in direction of the vehicle or electricity

generated by the operation of the motor

may cause a fire to occur depending on

the nature of the damage or malfunction.

Q

While towing

O

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.

O

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 <power switch>

off.

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

towing service.



There is a malfunction in the shift
control system. (



P.160, 165,

384)



There is a malfunction in the engine
immobilizer system <immobilizer
system>. (



P.77)



There is a malfunction in the smart
entry & start system. (



P.392)



The 12-volt battery is discharged.
(



P.395)

The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer or commercial towing service
before towing.



LC500: The engine is running but
the vehicle does not move.



LC500h: The hybrid system warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-
information display and the vehicle
does not move.



The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.

WARNING

Q

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

Q

To prevent damage to the vehicle

when towing using a wheel-lift type

truck

O

Do not tow the vehicle from the rear

when the engine switch <power

switch> is off. The steering lock mecha-

nism is not strong enough to hold the

front wheels straight.

O

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.

Q

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.

Q

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

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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

From the front

Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

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
<power 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 30 km/h (18 mph).
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.

1

Take out the screwdriver and tow-
ing eyelet. (



P.342)

2

Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a rag

Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck

NOTICE

Q

Towing with a sling-type truck

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

vent body damage.

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing

Emergency towing procedure

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

between the screwdriver and the vehicle

body as shown in the illustration.

3

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

4

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

5

Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

6

Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine <hybrid system>.

If the engine <hybrid system> does not

start, turn the engine switch <power

switch> to IGNITION ON mode <ON

mode>.

7

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

Turn automatic mode off. (



P.184)

Q

While towing

If the engine is not running <hybrid system is

off>, the power assist for the brakes and

steering will not function, making steering

and braking more difficult.

Q

Wheel nut wrench

Wheel nut wrench can be purchased at any

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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en

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e ar
ises



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 <hybrid system>



Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly



Appreciable loss of power



Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking



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



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

If you think something is
wrong

If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer as soon as pos-
sible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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

1

Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or turn it off.

2

Restart the engine.

Fuel pump shut off system
(LC500)

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

Q

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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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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en

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ises

Q

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

Q

Charging system warning light

*

*

: 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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning

light

Details/Actions

(red)

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 operating nor-
mally.



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Warning

light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Q

Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)

*

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

Q

Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)

*

: If equipped

Q

SRS warning light

Warning

light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Warning

light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The electronic engine control system;



The hybrid system (LC500h);



The electronic throttle control system;



The electronic automatic transmission control system (LC500);



The electronic hybrid transmission control system (LC500h); or



The Exhaust Gas Filter system

*



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Warning

light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The SRS airbag system; or



The seat belt pretensioner system



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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en

troubl
e ar
ises

Q

ABS warning light (warning buzzer)

Q

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

Q

PCS warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning

light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The ABS; or



The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Warning

light

Details/Actions

(red)

or

(yellow)

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



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Warning

light

Details/Actions

(Flashes or

illuminates)

(if equipped)

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



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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



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



P.203, 381)

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



P.212