2021 Lexus LC 500h Owner’s Manual

Making the 2021 Lexus LC 500h is an amazing feat of luxury craftsmanship and automotive engineering. It combines cutting-edge hybrid technology with classic design elements to create a perfect balance of speed and efficiency. The LC 500h has a beautiful, sophisticated look that draws attention everywhere it goes. Its exterior is beautifully moulded and has the signature Lexus spindle grille and smooth, aerodynamic lines. It has a beautiful exterior, but inside it’s a powerful hybrid powertrain that combines a 3.5-liter V6 engine with an electric motor. This gives it both thrilling speed and amazing gas mileage. When you walk into the carefully designed cabin, you’ll find a haven of luxury where plush materials, cutting-edge technology, and well-thought-out ergonomics come together to make the driving experience unforgettable. The 2021 Lexus LC 500h is proof of Lexus’s unwavering dedication to pushing the limits of what’s possible in cars. It’s the perfect mix of style, substance, and environmental friendliness for people who expect nothing less than the best from their luxury sports coupe.

Driving tips

Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.

Preparation for winter

• Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
  • Engine oil
  • Engine coolant
  • Power control unit coolant (LC500h)
  • Washer fluid
• Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt battery.
• Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires.
  Ensure that all tires are the specified size and the same brand.

WARNING
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or seri-ous injury.

• Use tires of the specified size.
• Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
• Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires being used.
• Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

NOTICE
Driving with tire chains
Do not fit tire chains. Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and suspension, and adversely affect driving performance.

Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

Perform the following according to the driving conditions:

• Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
• When the outside door handle is frozen, unlock the doors using the wireless remote control. If the out-side door handles remain retracted and do not move even if the doors are unlocked using the wireless remote control, pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice and wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing. The outside door handle may not retract due to ice, however, the outside door handle will return to the normal position after the ice melts.
• To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.
• Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the tires or on the brakes.
• Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the vehicle.

When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.

When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and shift the shift posi-tion to P without setting the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.

Selecting tire chains
Tire chains cannot be mounted. Snow tires should be used instead.

Windshield wipers
To enable the windshield wipers to be lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-tions are expected, change the rest position of the windshield wipers from the retracted position below the hood to the service position using the wiper lever.

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform cleaning in a manner appropriate to each component and its material.

Cleaning instructions

• Working from top to bottom, liber-ally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
• Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
• For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with water.
• Wipe away any water.
• Wax the vehicle when the water-proof coating deteriorates.
  If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.

CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas-tic) part (if equipped)
As the CFRP parts may change color if they are exposed to ultraviolet rays for extended periods of time, Lexus recom-mends that your vehicle be stored in a place where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not use wax that contains abrasives.
Do not use automatic car washes as they may scratch the CFRP parts and damage the paint.

Self-restoring coat*
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-ing that is resistant to small surface scratches caused in a car wash etc.

• The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.
• The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside temperature.
  The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by applying warm water.
• Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc. cannot be restored.
• Do not use wax that contains abrasives. *: CFRP parts (if equipped) do not have a self-restoring coat.
• Cleaning the areas with metal accents Do not use baking soda (sodium bicarbon-ate) and wax that contains abrasives.
• Automatic car washes (vehicles without CFRP parts)
• Fold the mirrors before washing the vehi-cle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
• Wash the vehicle with the active rear wing retracted. If the vehicle is washed with the active rear wing raised, depend-ing on the type of automatic car wash, the brushes of the automatic car wash may become stuck on the active rear wing. In this case, the active rear wing may not be washed very well or may even be scratched or damaged.
• Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and damage the paint.
• When it is necessary to set the engine switch <power switch> to ACCESSORY mode with the shift position held in N, refer to P.166, 172.

High-pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not bring the nozzle tip near the gaps around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these areas continuously.

Notes for the smart access system with push-button start
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:

• Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system with push-button start.

Wheels and wheel ornaments

• Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
• Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
• To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following precau-tions.
  • Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
  • Do not use hard brushes
  • Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driving or parking in hot weather
• Brake calliper coating
  • When using detergent, use neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or abrasive cleaners, as they will damage the coating.
  • Do not use detergent on the brake callipers when they are hot.
  • Wash detergent off immediately after use.
• Bumpers
  Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
• Front side windows water-repellent coating 
  • The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
    • Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
    • Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
      Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
    • Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the win-dows.
    • Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
  • When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
• Plated portions
  If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows:
  • ● Use a soft cloth dampened with an approximately 5% solution of neutral detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
    ● Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.
    ● To remove oily deposits, use alcohol-wet wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

• When washing the vehicle
  Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
• When cleaning the windshield Set the wiper switch to off.
  If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate unexpectedly in the following situations and may result in hands being caught or other serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper blades.

WARNING

• When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is touched by hand
• When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
• If something bumps against the wind-shield
• If you directly touch the raindrop sen-sor body or if something bumps into the raindrop sensor

Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
As exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to become quite hot, do not touch the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers while the engine is running <hybrid sys-tem is operating> or immediately after the engine <hybrid system> is turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers can cause burns.

Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.

NOTICE
Application of coatings to the vehicle body (vehicles with CFRP parts)
Do not apply any kind of coating to the vehicle body as doing so may damage the paint or reduce its durability.

To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum wheels etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar, pollen or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilt on the paint surface

● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low humidity when storing the wheels.

Cleaning the exterior lights

• Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush. This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
• Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
  Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-ers may operate and the wiper blades may be damaged.

NOTICE
When using a high-pressure car wash

• When washing the vehicle, do not let water from the high-pressure washer directly hit the camera, the area around the camera or inside of the out-side door handles. Due to the shock from high-pressure water, it is possible that the device may not operate normally.
• Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact with high-pres-sure water.
  • Traction related parts
  • Steering parts
  • Suspension parts
  • Brake parts
• Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle body. Otherwise, resin section, such as mouldings and bumpers, may be deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the same place.
• Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water enters the air conditioning system intake located near the lower part of the windshield, the air conditioning system may not operate correctly.
• LC500h: Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high-pressure car washer.

FAQ

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