LEXUS LC 500 (2019 year). Instruction — part 18

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3

Remove dust using a vacuum
cleaner etc. to clean the filter.

Also, remove dust on the grille as well as on

the filter using a vacuum cleaner.

4

Install the filter in its original posi-
tion, and then install the grille.

5

Start the hybrid system and check
that the warning message on the
multi-information display disap-
pears.

It may take several minutes before the

warning message disappears.

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Scheduled maintenance of the air

intake filters is necessary when

In some situations such as when the vehicle

is used frequently or in heavy traffic or dusty

areas, the air intake filters may need to be

cleaned more regularly.

For details, refer to “Owner’s Manual Sup-

plement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.

■

Air intake vents maintenance

●

If the vehicle is driven with the air intake

vents clogged, charging / discharging of

the hybrid battery (traction battery) may

become limited and the fuel consumption

may increase.

●

Depending on the conditions under

which the vehicle is used, the air intake

vents may need to be cleaned more reg-

ularly.

■

Cleaning the air intake vents

●

Dust in the air intake vents may interfere

with the cooling of the hybrid battery

(traction battery). If charging/discharging

of the hybrid battery (traction battery)

becomes limited, the distance that the

vehicle can be driven using the electric

motor (traction motor) may be reduced

and the fuel economy may be reduced.

Inspect and clean the air intake vents

periodically.

●

Improper handling may result in damage

to the air intake vent covers or filters. If

you have any concerns about cleaning

the filters, contact your Lexus dealer.

●

The necessary cleaning interval of the air

intake vents will differ according to the

vehicle usage environment.

■

If “Maintenance required for Traction

battery cooling parts See owner’s man-

ual” is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

●

If this warning message is displayed on

the multi-information display, remove the

air intake vent covers and clean the filters.

(

P.279)

●

After cleaning the air intake vents, start

the hybrid system and check that the

warning message is no longer displayed.

After the hybrid system is started, it may

be necessary to drive the vehicle up to

approximately 20 minutes before the

warning message disappears. If the warn-

ing message does not disappear after

driving for appropriately 20 minutes,

have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

WARNING

■

When cleaning the hybrid battery

(traction battery) air intake vents/fil-

ters

●

Do not use water or other liquids to

clean the air intake vents/filters. If

water is applied to the hybrid battery

(traction battery) or other compo-

nents, a malfunction or fire may occur.

●

When the air intake vent covers (under

the both sides of the rear seat) are to

be removed, make sure to turn the

power switch off to stop the hybrid sys-

tem.

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 Remove dirt using a water-damp-

ened soft cloth or synthetic chamois.

 Wipe the surface with a dry soft

cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.

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Cleaning the areas with satin-finish

metal accents

The metal areas use a layer of real metal for

the surface. It is necessary to clean them

regularly. If dirty areas are left uncleaned for

long periods of time, they may be difficult to

clean.

 Remove dirt and dust using a vac-

uum cleaner.

 Wipe off any excess dirt and dust

with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approxi-
mately 5% neutral wool detergent.

 Wring out any excess water from

the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all
remaining traces of detergent.

 Wipe the surface with a dry soft

NOTICE

■

When cleaning the air intake vents

When cleaning the air intake vents, make

sure to only use a vacuum to suck out

dust and clogs. If a compressed air blow

gun, etc. is used to blow out dust and

clogs, the dust or clogs may be pushed

into the air intake vents, which may affect

the performance of the hybrid battery

(traction battery) and cause a malfunc-

tion.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

●

Do not allow water or foreign matter to

enter the air intake vents when the

cover is removed.

●

Carefully handle the removed filters so

that it will not be damaged.

If the filters are damaged, have them

replaced with new filters by your Lexus

dealer.

●

Make sure to reinstall the filters and

cover to their original positions after

cleaning.

●

Do not install anything to the air intake

vents other than the exclusive filters for

this vehicle or use the vehicle without

the filters installed.

■

If “Maintenance required for traction

battery cooling parts See owner’s

manual” is displayed on the multi-

information display

If the vehicle is continuously driven with

the warning message (indicating that

charging/discharging of the hybrid bat-

tery [traction battery] may become lim-

ited) displayed, the hybrid battery

(traction battery) may malfunction. If the

warning message is displayed, clean the

air intake vents immediately.

Cleaning the areas with satin-fin-
ish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

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cloth to remove any remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in
a shaded and ventilated area.

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Caring for leather areas

Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of

the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain

the quality of the vehicle’s interior.

 Remove dirt and dust using a vac-

uum cleaner.

 Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-

ened with neutral detergent diluted
to approximately 1%.

 Wring out any excess water from

the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.

 Brush the surfaces using a soft

brush.

Do not brush hard as doing so may cause
damage.

 Wipe the surfaces clean with a soft

cloth that has been dampened in
cold or lukewarm water and
squeezed out.

 Allow the artificial leather (Alcan-

tara

®*

) to dry in a shaded and venti-

lated area.

*

: “Alcantara

®

” is a registered trademark

of Alcantara S.p.A.

Cleaning the synthetic leather
areas

Cleaning the artificial leather
(Alcantara

®*

) areas

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6-2.Maintenance

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Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts

be used for repairs to ensure performance

of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used

in replacement or if a repair shop other than

a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm

the warranty coverage.

■

Allow inspection and repairs to be per-

formed by a Lexus dealer

●

Lexus technicians are well-trained spe-

cialists and are kept up to date with the

latest service information. They are well

informed about the operations of all sys-

tems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves

that the maintenance that has been per-

formed is under warranty coverage. If any

problem should arise while your vehicle is

under warranty, your Lexus dealer will

promptly take care of it.

General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.

Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.

For details about maintenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.

■

Resetting the message indicating main-

tenance is required

After the required maintenance is per-

formed according to the maintenance

schedule, please reset the message.

To reset the message, follow the procedure

described below:

1

Press

or

of the meter control

switches and select

.

2

Press

or

of the meter control

switches and select “Vehicle Settings”.

Then press “OK”.

Maintenance requirements

To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to perform
regular checks. Lexus recommends
the following maintenance:

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly main-

tained

Improper maintenance could result in

serious damage to the vehicle and possi-

ble death or serious injury.

■

Handling of the 12-volt battery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-

ents, and a wide variety of automobile

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects and

other reproductive harm. Work in a

well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-

cles as well as waste produced by

component wear contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of Cali-

fornia to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Avoid exposure and wash any affected

area immediately.

●

12-volt battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds which are known to

cause brain damage. Wash your hands

after handling. (

P.299)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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3

Press

or

of the meter control

switches and select “Scheduled Mainte-

nance”. Then press “OK”.

4

Select “Yes” and press “OK”.

A message will be displayed when the reset

procedure has been completed.

You can perform some maintenance
procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.

The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warranty coverage, refer
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.

Do-it-yourself maintenance

General maintenance

Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in
the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to
the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.

WARNING

■

If the engine is running <hybrid sys-

tem is operating>

Turn the engine <hybrid system> off and

ensure that there is adequate ventilation

before performing maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
(

P.297)

Engine coolant
(LC500)

Is the engine coolant at
the correct level?
(

P.296)

Engine/power
control unit cool-
ant (LC500h)

Is the engine/power
control unit coolant at
the correct level?
(

P.296)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
(

P.293)

Exhaust system

There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.

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Radiator/con-
denser

The radiator and con-
denser should be free
from foreign objects.
(

P.297)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
(

P.298)

Trunk

Items

Check points

12-volt battery

Check the battery fluid
level and connections.
(

P.299)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator
pedal

• The accelerator

pedal should move
smoothly (without
uneven pedal effort
or catching).

Automatic trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism
(LC500)/Hybrid
transmission
“Park” mecha-
nism (LC500h)

• When parked on a

slope and the shift
position is in P, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?

Items

Check points

Brake pedal

• Does the brake

pedal move
smoothly?

• Does the brake

pedal have appro-
priate clearance
from the floor?

• Does the brake

pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?

Brakes

• The vehicle should

not pull to one side
when the brakes are
applied.

• The brakes should

work effectively.

• The brake pedal

should not feel
spongy.

• The brake pedal

should not get too
close to the floor
when the brakes are
applied.

Head restraints

• Do the head

restraints move
smoothly and lock
securely?

Indicators/buzz-
ers

• Do the indicators

and buzzers function
properly?

Lights

• Do all the lights

come on?

• Are the headlights

aimed correctly?

Items

Check points

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Parking brake

• Move smoothly?
• When parked on a

slope and the park-
ing brake is on, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts

operate smoothly?

• The seat belts should

not be damaged.

Seats

• Do the seat controls

operate properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steering

wheel rotate
smoothly?

• Does the steering

wheel have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?

• There should not be

any strange sounds
coming from the
steering wheel.

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors/trunk

• Do the doors/trunk

operate smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine

hood lock system
work properly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not be

any signs of fluid
leakage after the
vehicle has been
parked.

Items

Check points

Tires

• Is the tire inflation

pressure correct?

• The tires should not

be damaged or
excessively worn.

• Have the tires been

rotated according to
the maintenance
schedule?

• The wheel nuts

should not be loose.

Windshield wip-
ers

• The wiper blades

should not show any
signs of cracking,
splitting, wear, con-
tamination or defor-
mation.

• The wiper blades

should clear the
windshield without
streaking or skip-
ping.

Items

Check points

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The OBD system determines that a
problem exists somewhere in the emis-
sion control system. Your vehicle may
not pass the I/M test and may need to
be repaired. Contact your Lexus
dealer to service the vehicle.

 When the 12-volt battery is discon-

nected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during
ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving
habits, the readiness codes may not
be completely set.

 When the fuel tank cap is loose

The malfunction indicator lamp
comes on indicating a temporary
malfunction and your vehicle may
not pass the I/M test.

The error code in the OBD system will
not be cleared unless the vehicle is
driven 40 or more times.

Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare
the vehicle for re-testing.

Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams

Some states have vehicle emission
inspection programs which include
OBD (On Board Diagnostics)
checks. The OBD system monitors
the operation of the emission con-
trol system.

If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on

Your vehicle may not pass the
I/M test in the following situa-
tions:

When the malfunction indicator
lamp still remains on after sev-
eral driving trips

If your vehicle does not pass the
I/M test

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6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions

If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

12-volt battery
condition
(

P.299)

• Grease
• Conventional wrench

(for terminal clamp
bolts)

Brake fluid
level
(

P.297)

• SAE J1703 or FMVSS

No.116 DOT 3 brake
fluid

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for

adding brake fluid)

Engine coolant
level (LC500)
(

P.296)

• “Toyota Super Long Life

Coolant” or a similar
high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, non-
nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.

• Funnel (used only for

adding coolant)

Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
(LC500h)
(

P.296)

• “Toyota Super Long Life

Coolant” or a similar
high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, non-
nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.

• Funnel (used only for

adding coolant)

Items

Parts and tools

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Engine oil level
(

P.293)

• “Toyota Genuine Motor

Oil” or equivalent

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for

adding engine oil)

Fuses
(

P.319)

• Fuse with same amper-

age rating as original

Headlight aim

• Phillips-head screw-

driver

Light bulbs
(

P.324)



Radiator and
condenser
(

P.297)



Tire inflation
pressure
(

P.313)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source

Washer fluid
(

P.298)

• Water or washer fluid

containing antifreeze
(for winter use)

• Funnel (used only for

adding water or washer
fluid)

WARNING

The engine compartment contains many

mechanisms and fluids that may move

suddenly, become hot, or become elec-

trically energized. To avoid death or seri-

ous injury, observe the following

precautions.

■

When working on the engine com-

partment

●

LC500h: Make sure that the “IGNI-

TION ON” on the multi-information

display and the “READY” indicator are

both off.

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools away

from the moving fan and engine drive

belt.

Items

Parts and tools

●

LC500: Be careful not to touch the

engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc.

right after driving as they may be hot.

Oil and other fluids may also be hot.

LC500h: Be careful not to touch the

engine, power control unit, radiator,

exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-

ing as they may be hot. Oil and other

fluids may also be hot.

●

Do not leave anything that may burn

easily, such as paper and rags, in the

engine compartment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose

an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are

flammable.

■

When working near the electric cool-

ing fan or radiator grille

Be sure the engine switch <power

switch> is off.

With the engine switch <power switch> in

IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>, the

electric cooling fan may automatically

start to run if the air conditioning is on

and/or the coolant temperature is high.

(

P.297)

■

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or

falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-

ting in your eyes.

NOTICE

■

If you remove the air cleaner filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter

removed may cause excessive engine

wear due to dirt in the air.

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1

Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

2

Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.

■

Front

Hood

Opening the hood

WARNING

■

Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed and

locked.

If the hood is not locked properly, it may

open while the vehicle is in motion and

cause an accident, which may result in

death or serious injury.

Positioning a floor jack

When using a floor jack, follow the
instructions in the manual provided
with the jack and perform the oper-
ation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a
floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may
damage your vehicle or cause
injury.

Location of the jack point

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

LC500

Fuse box (

P.319)

Engine oil level dipstick (

P.293)

Engine coolant reservoir (

P.296)

Engine oil filler cap (

P.294)

Brake fluid reservoir (

P.297)

Washer fluid tank (

P.298)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (

P.297)

Radiator (

P.297)

Engine compartment

Components

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

I

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

LC500h

Engine oil level dipstick (

P.293)

Power control unit coolant reservoir (

P.296)

Engine oil filler cap (

P.294)

Brake fluid reservoir (

P.297)

Fuse boxes (

P.319)

Washer fluid tank (

P.298)

Engine coolant reservoir (

P.296)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (

P.297)

Radiator (

P.297)

■

12-volt battery

P.299

With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level

on the dipstick.

■

Checking the engine oil

1

Park the vehicle on level ground.

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

I

J

Checking and adding the engine
oil

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

LC500

After warming up the engine and turning it
off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.



LC500h

After warming up the engine and turning
off the hybrid system, wait more than 5
minutes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.

2

Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.



LC500



LC500h

3

Wipe the dipstick clean.

4

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

5

Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.

Low

Normal

Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.

6

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.

■

Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the items needed

Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
 Engine oil selection

P.374, 375

 Oil quantity (Low

 Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)

 Item

Clean funnel

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Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near the low
level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as that already in the engine.

A
B
C

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

LC500



LC500h

1

Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.

2

Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.

3

Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.

■

Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be con-

sumed while driving. In the following situa-

tions, oil consumption may increase, and

engine oil may need to be refilled in

between oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for example

directly after purchasing the vehicle or

after replacing the engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate

viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine speeds or

with a heavy load, or when driving while

accelerating or decelerating frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for a long

time, or when driving frequently through

heavy traffic

■

After changing the engine oil (LC500h)

The engine oil maintenance data should be

reset. Perform the following procedures:

1

While the vehicle is stopped, press

of the meter control switches.

2

Press

or

of the meter control

switches, and select

.

3

Press

or

of the meter control

switches, select “Vehicle Settings”, and

then press “OK”.

4

Press

or

of the meter control

switches, select “Oil Maintenance”, and

then press “OK”.

5

Select “Yes” and then press “OK”.

A message will be displayed on the multi-

information display.

WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains potentially

harmful contaminants which may

cause skin disorders such as inflamma-

tion and skin cancer, so care should be

taken to avoid prolonged and

repeated contact. To remove used

engine oil from your skin, wash thor-

oughly with soap and water.

●

Dispose of used oil and filters only in a

safe and acceptable manner. Do not

dispose of used oil and filters in house-

hold trash, in sewers or onto the

ground.

Call your Lexus dealer, service station

or auto parts store for information

concerning recycling or disposal.