Lexus LC500C (2024 year). Manual in english

1-1. For safe use

For safety and security

■

Adult

■

Child

■

Child restraint system with infant

WARNING

●

Do not modify or replace the uphol-

stery of the front seat.

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

or flashing

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”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Off

or flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated or acti-

vated

Front passenger knee airbag

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

Off

or flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

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■

Unoccupied

■

There is a malfunction in the system

: 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.

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

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

: 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.

: 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.64)

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

restraint system properly. (



P.62, 72)

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

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

1-1. For safe use

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.

1-2. Child safety

1-2.Child safety

Points to remember:



P.62

Child restraint system:



P.63

When using a child restraint system:



P.64

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



P.66

• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH

anchor:



P.69

• Using an anchor bracket (for top

tether strap):



P.71

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 warnings,

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
(except Convertible)

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 follow the installation method
that is in the operation manual
enclosed with the restraint system.

Table of contents

Points to remember

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

as well as the laws and regulations
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 instal-

lation details, refer to the operation

manual 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,

sudden 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

1-2. Child safety

■

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 installation
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.66

Child restraint LATCH

anchors attachment

P.69

Anchor brackets (for top

tether strap) attachment

P.71

When using a child restraint sys-
tem

1-2. Child safety

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 passen-

ger seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator light is illuminated. In the

event of an accident, the force of the

rapid inflation 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 passenger seat.

●

A forward-facing child restraint sys-

tem may be installed on the front pas-

senger 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 sys-

tem may be installed on the front pas-

senger seat only when it is

unavoidable. When installing a for-

ward-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 posi-

tion, even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light is illuminated.

If the head restraint interferes with the

installation of the child restraint sys-

tem, 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

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

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

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

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

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.

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



P.69)

■

Forward-facing



Convertible

seat

If installing the child restraint sys-
tem to the front passenger seat is
unavoidable, refer to P.64 for front
passenger seat adjustment.

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.149)

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

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

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

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.

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



P.71)

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



P.69)

■

Booster seat

If installing the child restraint sys-
tem to the front passenger seat is
unavoidable, refer to P.64 for front
passenger seat adjustment.

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.149)

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



Booster type



High back type

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.32)

1-2. Child safety

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.33)

■

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

1-2. Child safety

■

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

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

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.



P.71)

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



P.69)

■

Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchors

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to

FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications

1-2. Child safety

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.69)

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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Points to remember:



P.72

Child restraint system:



P.73

When using a child restraint system:



P.74

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



P.76

• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH

anchor:



P.79

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 warnings,
as well as the laws and regulations
for child restraint systems.

WARNING

●

Do not attach the top tether strap to

anything other than the anchor

bracket.

●

After securing a child restraint system,

never adjust the seat.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

NOTICE

■

Anchor brackets (for top tether

strap)

When not in use, make certain to close

the lid. If it remains open, the lid may be

damaged.

Child restraint systems
(Convertible)

Table of contents

Points to remember

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security



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 instal-

lation details, refer to the operation

manual 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,

sudden swerving, or an accident.

●

This vehicle is not equipped with top

tether anchorages. A child restraint

system that needs to be fixed with a

top strap cannot be properly installed.

Use an appropriate child restraint sys-

tem.

●

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

1-2. Child safety

■

When installing a child restraint
system to a front passenger seat



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, put the head restraint in the

upper most position.

Installation method

Page

Seat belt attachment

P.76

Child restraint LATCH

anchors attachment

P.79

When using a child restraint sys-
tem

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

WARNING

●

Never install a rear-facing child

restraint system on the front passen-

ger seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator light is illuminated. In the

event of an accident, the force of the

rapid inflation 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 passenger seat.

●

When unavoidably installing a for-

ward-facing child restraint system on

the front passenger seat, make sure to

pass the seat belt through the seat belt

guide and fasten the button.

●

A forward-facing child restraint sys-

tem may be installed on the front pas-

senger 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 sys-

tem may be installed on the front pas-

senger seat only when it is

unavoidable. When installing a for-

ward-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 posi-

tion, even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light is illuminated.

If the head restraint interferes with the

installation of the child restraint sys-

tem, 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

from which the SRS side airbags

deploy even if the child is seated in the

child restraint system. It is dangerous if

the SRS side airbags inflate, and the

impact could cause death or serious

injury to the child.

●

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.

1-2. Child safety

■

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

■

Rear-facing



Infant seat/con-

vertible seat

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

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

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

●

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

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

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.

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



P.79)

■

Forward-facing



Convertible

seat

If installing the child restraint sys-
tem to the front passenger seat is
unavoidable, refer to P.74 for front
passenger seat adjustment.

If the head restraint interferes with
the child restraint system installa-
tion, put the head restraint in the
upper most position. (



P.149)

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

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

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

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

1-2. Child safety

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.

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



P.79)

■

Booster seat

If installing the child restraint sys-
tem to the front passenger seat is
unavoidable, refer to P.74 for front
passenger seat adjustment.

High back type: If the head restraint
interferes with the child restraint
system installation, put the head
restraint in the upper most position.
(



P.149)

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



Booster type



High back type

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly

positioned over the child’s shoulder and

that the lap belt is as low as possible.

(



P.32)

1-2. Child safety

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.

■

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.33)

■

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

1-2. Child safety

■

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

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

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.

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



P.79)

■

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.

1-2. Child safety

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.

●

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.

1-3. Lexus Enform

1-3.Lexus Enform



Except Convertible (vehicles with-
out sunshade)

“SOS” button

LED light indicators

Microphone



Except Convertible (vehicles with
sunshade)

“SOS” button

LED light indicators

Microphone



Convertible

“SOS” button

LED light indicators

Microphone

Subscribers have the following Safety
Connect services available:



Automatic Collision Notification

Helps drivers receive necessary response
from emergency service providers.

Safety Connect

Safety Connect is a subscription-
based telematics service that uses
Global Positioning System (GPS)
data and embedded cellular tech-
nology to provide safety and secu-
rity features to subscribers. Safety
Connect is supported by Lexus’
designated response center, which
operates 24 hours per day, 7 days
per week.

Safety Connect service is available
by subscription on select, telemat-
ics hardware-equipped vehicles.

By using the Safety Connect ser-
vice, you are agreeing to be bound
by the Connected Services Terms
of Use, as in effect and amended
from time to time, a current copy of
which is available at Lexus.com. All
use of the Safety Connect service is
subject to such then-applicable
Terms and Conditions.

System components

Services

B
C

A
B
C

1-3. Lexus Enform

For safety and security

(



P.84)

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2



Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft.
(



P.84)



Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-center sup-
port. (



P.84)



Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Provides drivers various on-road assis-
tance. (



P.84)

After you have signed the Telematics
Subscription Service Agreement and
are enrolled, you can begin receiving
services.
A variety of subscription terms is avail-
able for purchase. Contact your Lexus
dealer, call the following or push the
“SOS” button in your vehicle for fur-
ther subscription details.
• The United States

1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987)

• Canada

1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987)

• Puerto Rico

1-877-539-8777

■

Safety Connect Services Information

●

Phone calls using the vehicle’s
Bluetooth

technology will not be possi-

ble during Safety Connect.

Bluetooth

is a registered trademark of

Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

●

Safety Connect is available beginning

Fall 2009 on select Lexus models (in the

contiguous United States only). Contact

with the Safety Connect response center

is dependent upon the telematics device

being in operative condition, cellular con-

nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-

nal reception, which can limit the ability to

reach the response center or receive

emergency service support. Enrollment

and Telematics Subscription Service

Agreement required. A variety of sub-

scription terms is available; charges vary

by subscription term selected and loca-

tion.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle

Location will function in the United

States, including Hawaii and Alaska,

Puerto Rico and in Canada, and

Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-

tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and

in Canada.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and

Enhanced Road Assistance will not func-

tion in the United States Virgin Islands.

For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no

Safety Connect services will function in

and outside the United States Virgin

Islands.

●

Safety Connect services are not subject

to section 255 of the Telecommunica-

tions Act and the device is not TTY com-

patible.

■

Languages

The Safety Connect response center will

offer support in multiple languages. The

Safety Connect system will offer voice

prompts in English, Spanish, and French.

Please indicate your language of choice

when enrolling.

■

When contacting the response center

You may be unable to contact the response

center if the network is busy.

When the engine switch <power
switch> is turned to ON, the red indica-

Subscription

Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators

1-3. Lexus Enform

tor light comes on for 2 seconds then
turns off. Afterward, the green indica-
tor light comes on, indicating that the
service is active.
The following indicator light patterns
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:



Green indicator light on = Active
service



Green indicator light flashing =
Safety Connect call in process



Red indicator light (except at vehi-
cle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Lexus dealer)



No indicator light (off) = Safety
Connect service not active

■

Automatic Collision Notification

In case of either airbag deployment or
severe rear-end collision, the system is
designed to automatically call the
response center. The responding
agent receives the vehicle’s location
and attempts to speak with the vehicle
occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to
communicate, the agent automatically
treats the call as an emergency, con-
tacts the nearest emergency services
provider to describe the situation, and
requests that assistance be sent to the
location.

■

Stolen Vehicle Location

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect
can work with local authorities to assist
them in locating and recovering the

vehicle. After filing a police report, call
the Safety Connect response center at
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-
3987) in the United States, 1-877-
539-8777 in Puerto Rico or 1-800-
265-3987 in Canada, and follow the
prompts for Safety Connect to initiate
this service.
In addition to assisting law enforce-
ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle,
Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle
location data may, under certain cir-
cumstances, be shared with third par-
ties to locate your vehicle. Further
information is available at Lexus.com.

■

Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on the
road, push the “SOS” button to reach
the Safety Connect response center.
The answering agent will determine
your vehicle’s location, assess the
emergency, and dispatch the neces-
sary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS” button,
tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.

■

Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds
GPS data to the already included war-
ranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” but-
ton to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help
with a wide range of needs, such as:
towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a
description of the Roadside Assistance
services and their limitations, please

Safety Connect services

1-3. Lexus Enform

For safety and security

see the Safety Connect Terms and
Conditions, which are available at
Lexus.com.

Important! Read this information about
exposure to radio frequency signals
before using Safety Connect;
The Safety Connect system installed in
your vehicle is a low-power radio
transmitter and receiver. It receives
and also sends out radio frequency
(RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Commu-
nications Commission (FCC) adopted
RF exposure guidelines with safety lev-
els for mobile wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with the
safety standards previously set by the
following U.S. and international stan-
dards bodies.



ANSI (American National Stan-
dards Institute) C95.1 [1992]



NCRP (National Council on Radia-
tion Protection and Measurement)
Report 86 [1986]



ICNIRP (International Commission
on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protec-
tion) [1996]

Those standards were based on com-
prehensive and periodic evaluations of
the relevant scientific literature. Over
120 scientists, engineers, and physi-
cians from universities, and govern-
ment health agencies and industries
reviewed the available body of

research to develop the ANSI Stan-
dard (C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect com-
plies with the FCC guidelines in addi-
tion to those standards.

■

Free/Open Source Software Informa-

tion

This product contains Free/Open Source

Software (FOSS). The license information

and/or the source code of such FOSS can

be found at the following URL.
https://opensource.lge.com/

product/list?page=&keyword=TL21BNU

Safety information for Safety
Connect

1-4. Hybrid system

1-4.Hybrid system

The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.

Gasoline engine

Electric motor (traction motor)

■

When stopped/during start off

The gasoline engine stops

when the

vehicle is stopped. During start off, the
electric motor (traction motor) drives
the vehicle. When the accelerator
pedal is only lightly depressed, such as
when traveling on a level surface or

down a gentle slope, the engine is
stopped

and the electric motor (trac-

tion motor) is used.
When the shift position is in N, the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is not
being charged.

Hybrid system (LC500h)

Your vehicle is a hybrid electric vehicle. It has characteristics different from
conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics
of your vehicle, and operate it with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an electric
motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel effi-
ciency and reducing exhaust emissions.
In addition to the conventional system, exclusive control is performed for four
driving conditions (starting off, accelerating, low-speed driving and high-
speed cruising) to optimize the drive force and fuel efficiency, allowing for a
more powerful drive and a higher fuel efficiency.

System components

A
B

1-4. Hybrid system

For safety and security

: When the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) requires charging or the engine is
warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will
not automatically stop.

■

During normal driving

The gasoline engine is predominantly
used. The electric motor (traction
motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery) as necessary.

■

When accelerating sharply

When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
added to that of the gasoline engine via
the electric motor (traction motor).

■

When braking (regenerative brak-
ing)

The wheels operate the electric motor
(traction motor) as a power generator,
and the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is charged.

■

Regenerative braking

In the following situations, kinetic energy is

converted to electric energy and decelera-

tion force can be obtained in conjunction

with the recharging of the hybrid battery

(traction battery).

●

The accelerator pedal is released while

driving with the shift position in D or M.

●

The brake pedal is depressed while driv-

ing with the shift position in D or M.

■

EV indicator

The EV indicator comes on when the vehi-

cle is driven using only the electric motor

(traction motor) or the gasoline engine is

stopped.

■

Conditions in which the gasoline engine

may not stop

The gasoline engine starts and stops auto-

matically. However, it may not stop auto-
matically in the following conditions

●

During gasoline engine warm-up

●

During hybrid battery (traction battery)

charging

●

When the temperature of the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) is high or low

●

When the heater is switched on

●

When the shift position is in M

: Depending on the circumstances, the

gasoline engine may also not stop auto-
matically in other situations.

■

Charging the hybrid battery (traction

battery)

As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid

battery (traction battery), the battery does

not need to be charged from an outside

source. However, if the vehicle is left

parked for a long time the hybrid battery

(traction battery) will slowly discharge. For

this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at

least once every few months for at least 30

minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid

battery (traction battery) becomes fully dis-

charged and you are unable to start the

hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.

■

Charging the 12-volt battery



P.421

■

After the 12-volt battery has discharged

or when the terminal has been removed

and installed during exchange, etc.

The gasoline engine may not stop even if

the vehicle is being driven by the hybrid

battery (traction battery). If this continues

for a few days, contact your Lexus dealer.

1-4. Hybrid system

■

Sounds and vibrations specific to a

hybrid vehicle

Because there is no engine sound or vibra-

tion, it is easy to mistake the hybrid vehicle

for being off when it is actually still running,

as indicated by the “READY” indicator

being illuminated. For safety, make sure to

always shift the shift position to P and apply

the parking brake when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may

occur when the hybrid system is operating

and are not a malfunction:

●

Motor sounds may be heard from the

engine compartment.

●

Sounds may be heard from the hybrid

battery (traction battery) behind the rear

seats when the hybrid system starts or

stops.

●

Relay operating sounds such as a snap or

soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid

battery (traction battery), behind the rear

seats, when the hybrid system is started

or stopped.

●

Sounds from the hybrid system may be

heard when the trunk lid is open.

●

Sounds may be heard from the transmis-

sion when the gasoline engine starts or

stops, when driving at low speeds, or

during idling.

●

Engine sounds may be heard when

accelerating sharply.

●

Sounds may be heard due to regenera-

tive braking when the brake pedal is

depressed or as the accelerator pedal is

released.

●

Vibration may be felt when the gasoline

engine starts or stops.

●

Cooling fan sounds may be heard from

the air intake vents under the rear seats.

■

Maintenance, repair, recycling, and dis-

posal

Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main-

tenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do

not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV

indicator) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.459)

When driving with the gasoline engine
stopped, a sound, which changes in
accordance with the driving speed, will
be played in order to warn people
nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The
sound will stop when the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 22 mph (35
km/h).

■

Vehicle proximity notification system

In the following cases, the vehicle proximity

notification system may be difficult for sur-

rounding people to hear.

●

In very noisy areas

●

In the wind or the rain

Also, as the vehicle proximity notification

system is installed on the front of the vehi-

cle, it may be more difficult to hear from the

rear of the vehicle compared to the front.

■

If “Proximity Notification System Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” is displayed

on the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Vehicle proximity notification
system

1-4. Hybrid system

For safety and security

The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.

Warning label

Power control unit

Electric motor (traction motor)

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Service plug

High voltage cables (orange)

Air conditioning compressor

■

Running out of fuel

When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the

hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the

vehicle with at least enough gasoline to

make the low fuel level warning light

(



P.389) go off. If there is only a small

amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not

be able to start. (The standard amount of

fuel is about 3.3 gal. [12.6 L, 2.8 Imp.gal.],

when the vehicle is on a level surface. This

value may vary when the vehicle is on a

slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is

inclined.)

■

Electromagnetic waves

●

High voltage parts and cables on hybrid

electric vehicles incorporate electro-

Hybrid system precautions (LC500h)

Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high voltage system
(about 650 V at maximum) as well as contains parts that become extremely
hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the warning labels attached to
the vehicle.

System components

A
B
C
D

E
F

1-4. Hybrid system

magnetic shielding, and therefore emit

approximately the same amount of elec-

tromagnetic waves as conventional gaso-

line powered vehicles or home electronic

appliances.

●

Your vehicle may cause sound interfer-

ence in some third party-produced radio

parts.

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a

limited service life. The lifespan of the

hybrid battery (traction battery) can change

in accordance with driving style and driving

conditions.

■

Starting the hybrid system in an

extremely cold environment

When the hybrid battery (traction battery)

is extremely cold (below approximately -

31°F [-35°C]) under the influence of the

outside temperature, it may not be possible

to start the hybrid system. In this case, try to

start the hybrid system again after the tem-

perature of the hybrid battery increases

due to the outside temperature increase

etc.

WARNING

■

High voltage precautions

This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC

systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC

and AC high voltage is very dangerous

and can cause severe burns and electric

shock that may result in death or serious

injury.

●

Never touch, disassemble, remove or

replace the high voltage parts, cables

or their connectors.

●

The hybrid system will become hot

after starting as the system uses high

voltage. Be careful of both the high

voltage and the high temperature, and

always obey the warning labels

attached to the vehicle.

●

Never try to open the service plug

access hole located behind the rear

seats. The service plug is used only

when the vehicle is serviced and is

subject to high voltage.

■

Road accident cautions

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of death or serious injury:

●

Stop the vehicle in a safe place to pre-

vent subsequent accidents. While

depressing the brake pedal, apply the

parking brake and shift the shift posi-

tion to P to stop the hybrid system.

Then, slowly release the brake pedal.

●

Do not touch the high voltage parts,

cables and connectors.

●

If electric wires are exposed inside or

outside your vehicle, an electric shock

may occur. Never touch exposed

electric wires.

●

Do not touch the battery if liquid is

leaking from or adhering to it.

If electrolyte (carbonic-based organic

electrolyte) from the hybrid battery

(traction battery) comes into contact

with the eyes or skin, it could cause

blindness or skin wounds. In the

unlikely event that it comes into con-

tact with the eyes or skin, wash it off

immediately with a large amount of

water, and seek immediate medical

attention.

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