Lexus LC500h (2021 year). Manual in english — page 2

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NOTICE

Do not remove such components as

the front bumper, hood or suspension,

or replace them with non-genuine

parts, as doing so may prevent the sys-

tem from operating properly.

Do not install anything to the front

bumper or hood, as doing so may pre-

vent the sensors from detecting an

impact correctly and prevent the sys-

tem from operating properly.

Do not close the hood with force or

apply load to the lifters, as doing so

may damage the lifters and prevent the

system from operating properly.

Do not modify the suspension, as

changes made to the vehicle height

may prevent the system from operat-

ing properly.

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1

For safety and security

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

SRS warning light

For the U.S.A.

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light

“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

For Canada

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light

“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

Front passenger occupant classification system

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system.
This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or
deactivates the front passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag.

System components

A
B

C
D

E
F

WARNING

Front passenger occupant classifica-

tion system precautions

Observe the following precautions

regarding the front passenger occupant

classification system.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

Wear the seat belt properly.

Make sure the front passenger’s seat

belt plate has not been left inserted

into the buckle before someone sits in

the front passenger seat.

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WARNING

Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indica-

tor light is not illuminated when using

the seat belt extender for the front pas-

senger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator light is illuminated, discon-

nect the extender tongue from the seat

belt buckle, and reconnect the seat

belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender

after making sure the “AIR BAG ON”

indicator light is illuminated. If you use

the seat belt extender while the “AIR

BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-

nated, the SRS airbags for the front

passenger will not activate, which

could cause death or serious injury in

the event of a collision.

Do not apply a heavy load to the front

passenger seat or equipment (e.g.

seatback pocket or armrest).

Do not put weight on the front passen-

ger seat by putting your hands or feet

on the front passenger seat seatback

from the rear passenger seat.

Do not let a rear passenger lift the

front passenger seat with their feet or

press on the seatback with their legs.

Do not put objects under the front pas-

senger seat.

Do not recline the front passenger

seatback so far that it touches a rear

seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG

OFF” indicator light to be illuminated,

which indicates that the SRS airbags

for the front passenger will not activate

in the event of a severe accident. If the

seatback touches the rear seat, return

the seatback to a position where it

does not touch the rear seat. Keep the

front passenger seatback as upright as

possible when the vehicle is moving.

Reclining the seatback excessively

may lessen the effectiveness of the

seat belt system.

If an adult sits in the front passenger

seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light

is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator is illuminated, ask the passen-

ger to sit up straight, well back in the

seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat

belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG

OFF” indicator still remains illumi-

nated, either ask the passenger to

move to the rear seat, or if that is not

possible, move the front passenger

seat fully rearward.

When it is unavoidable to install a for-

ward-facing child restraint system on

the front passenger seat, install the

child restraint system on the front pas-

senger seat in the proper order.

(

P.46)

Do not modify or remove the front

seats.

Do not kick the front passenger seat or

subject it to severe impact. Otherwise,

the SRS warning light may come on to

indicate a malfunction of the front pas-

senger occupant classification system.

In this case, contact your Lexus dealer

immediately.

Child restraint systems installed on the

rear seat should not contact the front

seatbacks.

Do not use a seat accessory, such as a

cushion and seat cover, that covers the

seat cushion surface.

Do not modify or replace the uphol-

stery of the front seat.

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1

For safety and security

Adult

*1

Child

*4

Child restraint system with infant

*5

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification
system

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG ON”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Off

*2

or flashing

*3

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Activated

Front passenger knee airbag

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG OFF” or

“AIR BAG ON”

*4

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Off

*2

or flashing

*3

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated or acti-

vated

*4

Front passenger knee airbag

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

*6

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Off

*2

or flashing

*3

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

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Unoccupied

There is a malfunction in the system

*1

: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the

front passenger seat, the system may not recognize him/her as an adult depending on
his/her physique and posture.

*2

: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.

*3

: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt

*4

: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convertible seat, the sys-

tem may not recognize him/her as a child. Factors which may affect this can be the phy-
sique or posture.

*5

: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward-

facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it
is unavoidable. (

P.46)

*6

: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to install the child

restraint system properly. (

P.44)

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

On

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

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1

For safety and security

Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human
body is included in exhaust gases if
inhaled.

WARNING

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon

monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases

enter the vehicle and may lead to an

accident caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious health

hazard.

Important points while driving

Keep the trunk lid closed.

If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-

cle even when the trunk lid is closed,

open the windows and have the vehi-

cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as

soon as possible.

When parking

If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated

area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the engine <hybrid sys-

tem>.

Do not leave the vehicle with the

engine running <hybrid system operat-

ing> for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided,

park the vehicle in an open space and

ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter

the vehicle interior.

Do not leave the engine running

<hybrid system operating> in an area

with snow build-up, or where it is

snowing. If snowbanks build up around

the vehicle while the engine is running

<hybrid system is operating>, exhaust

gases may collect and enter the vehi-

cle.

Exhaust pipe

The exhaust system needs to be checked

periodically. If there is a hole or crack

caused by corrosion, damage to a joint

or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to

have the vehicle inspected and repaired

by your Lexus dealer.

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1-2. Child safety

1-2.Child safety

Points to remember:

P.44

Child restraint system:

P.45

When using a child restraint system:

P.46

Child restraint system installation
method
• Fixed with a seat belt:

P.48

• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH

anchor:

P.51

• Using an anchor bracket (for top

tether strap):

P.53

The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A.
as well as Canada now require the use
of child restraint systems.

Prioritize and observe the warn-
ings, as well as the laws and regula-

Riding with children

Observe the following precautions
when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appro-
priate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

It is recommended that children
sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever,
wiper switch, etc.

Use the window lock switch to
avoid children operating the
power window accidentally.

Do not let small children operate
equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the
power window, hood, trunk, seats
etc.

WARNING

When children are in the vehicle

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle, and never allow children to have

or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle

or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is

also a danger that children may injure

themselves by playing with the windows

or other features of the vehicle. In addi-

tion, heat build-up or extremely cold

temperatures inside the vehicle can be

fatal to children.

Child restraint systems

Before installing a child restraint
system in the vehicle, there are pre-
cautions that need to be observed,
different types of child restraint sys-
tems, as well as installation meth-
ods, etc., written in this manual.

Use a child restraint system when
riding with a small child that cannot
properly use a seat belt. For the
child’s safety, install the child restraint
system to a rear seat. Be sure to fol-
low the installation method that is in
the operation manual enclosed with
the restraint system.

Table of contents

Points to remember

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1

For safety and security

tions for child restraint systems.

Use a child restraint system until the
child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

Choose a child restraint system that
suits your vehicle and is appropriate
to the age and size of the child.

Types of child restraint system
installation methods

Confirm with the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system
about the installation of the child
restraint system.

WARNING

When a child is riding

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

For effective protection in automobile

accidents and sudden stops, a child

must be properly restrained, using a

seat belt or child restraint system

which is correctly installed. For installa-

tion details, refer to the operation man-

ual enclosed with the child restraint

system. General installation instruction

is provided in this manual.

Lexus strongly urges the use of a

proper child restraint system that con-

forms to the weight and size of the

child, installed on the rear seat.

According to accident statistics, the

child is safer when properly restrained

in the rear seat than in the front seat.

Holding a child in your or someone

else’s arms is not a substitute for a child

restraint system. In an accident, the

child can be crushed against the wind-

shield or between the holder and the

interior of the vehicle.

Handling the child restraint system

If the child restraint system is not prop-

erly fixed in place, the child or other pas-

sengers may be seriously injured or even

killed in the event of sudden braking, sud-

den swerving, or an accident.

If the vehicle were to receive a strong

impact from an accident, etc., it is pos-

sible that the child restraint system has

damage that is not readily visible. In

such cases, do not reuse the restraint

system.

Make sure you have complied with all

installation instructions provided with

the child restraint system manufac-

turer and that the system is properly

secured.

Keep the child restraint system prop-

erly secured on the seat even if it is not

in use. Do not store the child restraint

system unsecured in the passenger

compartment.

If it is necessary to detach the child

restraint system, remove it from the

vehicle.

Child restraint system

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When installing a child restraint
system to a front passenger seat

For the safety of a child, install child
restraint systems to a rear seats. When
installing child restraint system to a
front passenger seat is unavoidable,
adjust the seat as follows and install the
child restraint system.

Raise the seatback as much as pos-
sible

Move the seat to the rearmost posi-
tion

Raise the seat to the highest position

If the head restraint interferes with
the child restraint system installa-
tion and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head restraint.
Otherwise, put the head restraint in
the upper most position.

Installation method

Page

Seat belt attachment

P.48

Child restraint LATCH

anchors attachment

P.51

Anchor brackets (for top

tether strap) attachment

P.53

When using a child restraint sys-
tem

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1

For safety and security

WARNING

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Never install a rear-facing child

restraint system on the front passenger

seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light is illuminated. In the event of

an accident, the force of the rapid infla-

tion of the front passenger airbag can

cause death or serious injury to the

child if the rear-facing child restraint

system is installed on the front passen-

ger seat.

A forward-facing child restraint system

may be installed on the front passen-

ger seat only when it is unavoidable. A

child restraint system that requires a

top tether strap should not be used in

the front passenger seat since there is

no top tether strap anchor for the front

passenger seat.

A forward-facing child restraint system

may be installed on the front passen-

ger seat only when it is unavoidable.

When installing a forward-facing child

restraint system on the front passenger

seat, adjust the seatback to the most

upright position, move the seat as far

back as possible, and raise the seat to

the highest position, even if the “AIR

BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-

nated.

If the head restraint interferes with the

installation of the child restraint system,

and the head restraint can be

removed, remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in

the upper most position.

Do not allow the child to lean his/her

head or any part of his/her body

against the door or the area of the seat,

front or rear pillars or roof side rails

from which the SRS side airbags or

SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even

if the child is seated in the child

restraint system. It is dangerous if the

SRS side and curtain shield airbags

inflate, and the impact could cause

death or serious injury to the child.

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Installing child restraint system
using a seat belt (child restraint
lock function belt)

A child restraint system for a small
child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the lap por-
tion of the lap/shoulder belt.
Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.

Rear-facing

Infant seat/con-

vertible seat

1

Place the child restraint system on
the rear seat facing the rear of the
vehicle.

2

Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.

3

Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot
be extended.

WARNING

When a booster seat is installed,

always ensure that the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of the

child’s shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from the child’s neck, but

not so that it could fall off the child’s

shoulder.

Use child restraint system suitable to

the age and size of the child and install

it to the rear seat.

If the driver’s seat interferes with the

child restraint system and prevents it

from being attached correctly, attach

the child restraint system to the right-

hand rear seat.

Adjust the front passenger seat so that

it does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

Child restraint system fixed with
a seat belt

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1

For safety and security

4

While pushing the child restraint
system down into the rear seat,
allow the shoulder belt to retract
until the child restraint system is
securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a

point where there is no slack in the belt,

pull the belt to check that it cannot be

extended.

5

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
(

P.51)

Forward-facing

Convertible

seat

1

If installing the child restraint sys-
tem to the front passenger seat is
unavoidable, refer to P.46 for front
passenger seat adjustment.

2

If the head restraint interferes with
the child restraint system installa-
tion and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head
restraint. Otherwise, put the head
restraint in the upper most position.
(

P.131)

3

Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.

4

Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.

5

Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot
be extended.

6

While pushing the child restraint
system into the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until the

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child restraint system is securely in
place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a

point where there is no slack in the belt,

pull the belt to check that it cannot be

extended.

7

If the child restraint has a top tether
strap, follow the child restraint man-
ufacturer’s operation manual
regarding the installation, using the
top tether strap to latch onto the
top tether strap anchor. (

P.53)

8

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
(

P.51)

Booster seat

1

If installing the child restraint sys-
tem to the front passenger seat is
unavoidable, refer to P.46 for front
passenger seat adjustment.

2

High back type: If the head restraint
interferes with your child restraint
system, and the head restraint can
be removed, remove the head
restraint. Otherwise, put the head
restraint in the upper most position.
(

P.131)

3

Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.

Booster type

High back type

4

Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seat belt to the child
restraint system according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the buckle.
Make sure that the belt is not
twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly

positioned over the child’s shoulder and

that the lap belt is as low as possible.

(

P.25)

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1

For safety and security

Removing a child restraint system
installed with a seat belt

Press the buckle release button and
fully retract the seat belt.

When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system may spring up due to the
rebound of the seat cushion. Release the
buckle while holding down the child
restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself,
slowly return it to the stowing position.

Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided for the
each rear seat. (Buttons displaying the
location of the anchors are attached to
the seats.)

WARNING

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Do not allow children to play with the

seat belt. If the seat belt becomes

twisted around a child’s neck, it may

lead to choking or other serious inju-

ries that could result in death. If this

occurs and the buckle cannot be

unfastened, scissors should be used to

cut the belt.

Ensure that the belt and plate are

securely locked and the seat belt is not

twisted.

Shake the child restraint system left

and right, and forward and backward

to ensure that it has been securely

installed.

After securing a child restraint system,

never adjust the seat.

When a booster seat is installed,

always ensure that the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of the

child’s shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from the child’s neck, but

not so that it could fall off the child’s

shoulder.

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

When installing a booster seat

To prevent the belt from going into ALR

lock mode, do not fully extend the shoul-

der belt. ALR mode causes the belt to

tighten only. This could cause injury or

discomfort to the child. (

P.26)

Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when

installing a child restraint system, the seat

belt will not securely hold the child

restraint system, which could cause

death or serious injury to the child or

other passengers in the event of sudden

braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

Child restraint system fixed with
a child restraint LATCH anchor

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When installing in the rear seats

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.

With flexible lower attachments

1

Latch the hooks of the lower
attachments onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates

the presence of a

lower connector system.

With rigid lower attachments

1

Latch the buckles onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates

the presence of a

lower connector system.

2

If the child restraint has a top tether
strap, follow the child restraint man-
ufacturer’s operation manual
regarding the installation, using the
top tether strap to latch onto the
top tether strap anchor. (

P.53)

3

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
(

P.51)

Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchors

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to

FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications

A

A

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1

For safety and security

can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE

J1819.

Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for each
rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing the
top tether strap.

Top tether strap

Anchor brackets

Fixing the top tether strap to the
anchor bracket

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.
Open the anchor bracket cover, latch
the hook onto the anchor bracket and
tighten the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely
latched. (

P.51)

Top tether strap

Hook

Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchors

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to

FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications

can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE

J1819.

WARNING

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

When using the LATCH anchors, be

sure that there are no foreign objects

around the anchors and that the seat

belt is not caught behind the child

restraint system.

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the

security of the child restraint system.

Using an anchor bracket (for top
tether strap)

A
B

WARNING

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Firmly attach the top tether strap and

make sure that the belt is not twisted.

A
B

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