Lexus LC500C (2022 year). Manual in english — page 13

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

Driving

■

EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is operated, a

motor sound (whirring sound) may be

heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC and

VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC systems

off, the systems will be automatically re-

enabled in the following situations:

●

When the engine switch is turned off

●

If only the TRAC system is turned off, the

TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed

increases

If both the TRAC and VSC systems are

turned off, automatic re-enabling will not

occur when vehicle speed increases.

■

Operating conditions of Active Corner-

ing Assist

The system operates when the following

occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accelerate

while turning

●

The system detects that the vehicle is

drifting to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

■

Secondary Collision Brake operating

conditions

The system operates when the SRS airbag

sensor detects a collision while the vehicle

is in motion. However, the system does not

operate in any of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10

km/h)

●

Components are damaged

■

Secondary Collision Brake automatic

cancellation

The system is automatically canceled in any

of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed drops below approxi-

mately 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses during

operation

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed a

large amount

■

Reduced effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem

The effectiveness of the EPS system is

reduced to prevent the system from over-

heating when there is frequent steering

input over an extended period of time. The

steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.

Should this occur, refrain from excessive

steering input or stop the vehicle and turn

the engine off. The EPS system should

return to normal within 10 minutes.

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate effectively

when

●

The limits of tire gripping performance

have been exceeded (such as exces-

sively worn tires on a snow covered

road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while driving

at high speed on wet or slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the ABS is

operating may exceed that of normal

conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the

vehicle’s stopping distance. Always

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle

in front of you, especially in the following

situations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-

covered roads

●

When driving over bumps in the road

●

When driving over roads with pot-

holes or uneven surfaces

■

TRAC/VSC may not operate effec-

tively when

Directional control and power may not

be achievable while driving on slippery

road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC

system is operating.

Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions

where stability and power may be lost.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

WARNING

■

Active Cornering Assist does not

operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active Corner-

ing Assist. Active Cornering Assist

may not operate effectively when

accelerating down slopes or driving on

slippery road surfaces.

●

When Active Cornering Assist fre-

quently operates, Active Cornering

Assist may temporarily stop operating

to ensure proper operation of the

brakes, TRAC and VSC.

■

Hill- start assist control does not

operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start assist

control. Hill-start assist control may

not operate effectively on steep

inclines and roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start

assist control is not intended to hold

the vehicle stationary for an extended

period of time. Do not attempt to use

hill-start assist control to hold the vehi-

cle on an incline, as doing so may lead

to an accident.

■

When the TRAC/ABS/ VSC is acti-

vated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always

drive carefully. Reckless driving may

cause an accident. Exercise particular

care when the indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems are

turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a

speed appropriate to the road condi-

tions. As these are the systems to help

ensure vehicle stability and driving force,

do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off

unless necessary.

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the speci-

fied size, brand, tread pattern and total

load capacity. In addition, make sure that

the tires are inflated to the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will

not function correctly if different tires are

installed on the vehicle.

Contact your Lexus dealer for further

information when replacing tires or

wheels.

■

Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or

modifying the suspension will affect the

driving assist systems, and may cause a

system to malfunction.

■

Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Secondary

Collision Brake. This system is designed

to help reduce the possibility of further

damage due to a secondary collision,

however, that effect changes according

to various conditions. Overly relying on

the system may result in death or serious

injury.

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4-6. Driving tips

Driving

4-6.Driving tips



Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires.

Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and the same brand.

Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:



Do not try to forcibly open a door or
a side window, or move wipers that
are frozen. Pour warm water over
the frozen area to melt the ice, and
then wipe away the water immedi-
ately 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 immedi-
ately to prevent it from freezing. The
outside door handle may not retract
due to ice, however, the outside
door handle will return to the nor-
mal position after the ice melts.



To ensure proper operation of the
climate control system fan, remove

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.

Preparation for winter

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 suspen-

sion, and adversely affect driving perfor-

mance.

■

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 attach-

ment of snow tires affects the operation

of the tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

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4-6. Driving tips

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 accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, soft top
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.

■

To protect the windshield wipers



P.163

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

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.

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used instead.

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. (



P.164)

NOTICE

■

When the side windows or rear quar-

ter windows are frozen



P.129

■

When removing ice that accumulates

on the windshield glass and windows

Do not strike the ice. The windshield

glass and windows may be cracked.

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

Windshield wipers

221

Interio

r fe

atures

Interior features

5-1. Remote Touch

Remote Touch. . . . . . .

222

5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge

Lexus Climate Concierge. .

226

5-3. Using the air conditioning system

Automatic air conditioning system

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

228

Heated steering wheel/seat heat-

ers/seat ventilators/neck heat-
ers . . . . . . . . . . . . .

236

5-4. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list. . . . . . .

240

5-5. Using the storage features

List of storage features. . .

242

Trunk features. . . . . . . .

244

5-6. Using the other interior features

Other interior features . . ...

245

Garage door opener. . . ...

246

222

5-1. Remote Touch

5-1.Remote Touch

■

Switches

“MAP” button

Press to display the current location

“MENU” button

Press to display the menu screen.

Back button

Press to display the previous screen.

Touchpad

Slide your finger on the touchpad and
move the pointer to select a function, letter
and screen button.
Press the touchpad to enter the selected
function, letter or screen button. Certain
finger movements on the touchpad can
perform functions, such as changing map
scalings and scrolling list screens.

Sub function button

When

is displayed on the screen, a

function screen assigned to the screen can
be displayed.

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Using the touchpad

Select: Touch the touchpad to
select the desired button on the
screen.

Enter: The buttons on the screen
can be selected by either depress-
ing or double tapping on the touch-
pad. Once a button has been
selected, the screen will change.

■

Touch operation

Operations are performed by touch-
ing the touchpad with your finger.



Trace

Trace the pad surface while maintaining
contact with the touchpad. Moving the
cursor and the pointer.



Double tap

Remote Touch

The Remote Touch can be used to
operate the Center Display.
For details on the Remote touch,
refer to the “NAVIGATION SYS-
TEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Remote Touch operation

223

5-1. Remote Touch

Interio

r fe

atures

Tap the touchpad twice, quickly. Select the
button on the screen.



Flick

Quick and long movement along the
touchpad with your finger. Move the list
screen.



Pinch in/Pinch out

Slide fingers toward each other or apart on
the touchpad. Change the scale of the
map.

■

Menu screen

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch to display the menu
screen.
The displays shown in the illustrations
are used for example only and may dif-
fer from the actual vehicle.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the Remote

Touch

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may cause damage to the

Remote Touch.

●

Do not allow the Remote Touch to

come into contact with food, liquid,

stickers or lit cigarettes.

●

Do not subject the Remote Touch to

excessive pressure or strong impact.

●

Do not push the touchpad with a

strong force or use a sharp pointed

object to operate the pad.

Center Display overview

Switch

Function

Select to display the destination
screen.

Select to display the audio con-
trol screen.

224

5-1. Remote Touch

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

: This function is not made available in

some countries or areas.

■

Split-screen display

Different information can be displayed on the left and right of the screen. For
example, air conditioning system screen can be displayed and operated while the
fuel consumption information screen is being displayed. The large screen on the
left of the display is called the main display, and the small screen to the right is
called the side display.

Select to display the hands-free
control screen.

Select to display the “Apps”
screen.

*1, 2

When an Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto connection
is established and this button
displays “Apple Car-
Play”/“Android Auto”, select to
display the home screen of
Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto.

*1, 2

Select to display the information
screen.

(



P.86)

Switch

Function

Select to display the setup
screen.

Select to display the air condi-
tioning control screen.
(



P.231)

Switch

Function

225

5-1. Remote Touch

Interio

r fe

atures

■

Main display

For details about the functions and
operation of the main display, refer to
the respective section and “NAVIGA-
TION SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.

■

Side display

The following functions can be dis-
played and operated on the side dis-
play.

Select

to display the desired

screen.

Navigation system

Audio

Vehicle information (



P.88)

Air conditioning system (



P.233)

Show/hide the side display

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Screen display during low temperatures

When the ambient temperature is

extremely low, screen response may be

delayed even if the Remote Touch is oper-

ated.

A
B
C
D

226

5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge

5-2.Lexus Climate Concierge

Select

The indicator on the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen illuminates, and the
automatic air conditioning system, seat
heaters and ventilators, heated steering
wheel, and neck heaters operate in auto-
matic mode.
If any of the system is operated manually,
the indicator turns off. However, all other
functions continue to operate in automatic
mode.

■

When using the Lexus Climate Con-

cierge

Lexus Climate Concierge can be operated

on the sub function menu or option control

screen. (



P.231)

■

Automatic air conditioning system
(



P.228)

The temperature can be adjusted indi-
vidually for the driver seat and passen-
ger seat.

■

Seat heaters and ventilators
(



P.236)

Heating or ventilation is automatically
selected according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, opening/closing
status of the soft top roof, etc.
The seat heater and ventilator of the
front passenger seat operate in auto-
matic mode if a passenger is detected.

■

Heated steering wheel (if
equipped) (



P.236)

Heated steering wheel operates auto-
matically according to the set tem-
perature of the air conditioning system,
the outside temperature, open-
ing/closing status of the soft top roof,

Lexus Climate Concierge

The seat heaters, seat ventilators
and, heated steering wheel (if
equipped) and neck heaters (if
equipped) are each automatically
controlled according to the set
temperature of the air conditioning
system, the outside and cabin tem-
perature, etc. Lexus Climate Con-
cierge allows a comfortable
condition to be maintained without
adjusting each system.
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch and select “Cli-
mate” to display the air condition-
ing control screen. Then, select

on the sub menu (



P.231) to dis-

play the Lexus Climate Concierge
control screen.

Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge

Operation of each system

227

5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge

Interio

r fe

atures

etc.

■

Neck heaters (if equipped)
(



P.236)

Temperature and fan speed of the
neck heater are changed automatically
according to the set temperature of the
air conditioning system, the outside
temperature, opening/closing status of
the soft top roof, vehicle speed, etc.
The neck heater of the front passenger
seat operate in automatic mode if a
passenger is detected.

■

Seat heater/ventilator/neck heater

operation

When automatic mode is selected using the

seat heater/ventilator switch, passenger

detection is not performed.

228

5-3. Using the air conditioning system

5-3.Using the air conditioning system

Automatic mode switch

Off switch

Left-hand side temperature control switch

Fan speed control switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

Right-hand side temperature control switch

Windshield defogger switch

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

■

Adjusting the temperature

Operate the temperature control
switch upwards to increase the tem-
perature and downwards to decrease

the temperature.

If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting or opening/closing state of the soft top roof.
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Climate” to dis-
play the air conditioning control screen. (



P.223)

The air conditioning system can be displayed and operated on the side display.

Air conditioning controls

A
B
C
D

E
F

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system

Interio

r fe

atures

■

Setting the fan speed

Operate the fan speed control switch
upwards to increase the fan speed and
downwards to decrease the fan speed.

Press the off switch to turn the fan off.

■

Changing the air flow mode



P.231

■

Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes

Operate the outside/recirculated air
mode switch upwards or downwards.
The mode changes as follows each
time the switch is operated.

automatic mode



(outside air

mode)



(recirculated air

mode)



automatic mode

When the system is switched to automatic
mode, the air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.

■

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used. (It may switch auto-
matically.)
To defog the windshield and the side win-
dows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press the
windshield defogger switch again when the
windshield is defogged.

■

Defogging the rear window and
outside rear view mirrors

Defoggers are used to defog the rear

window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view
mirrors.
Press the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch.

The defoggers will automatically turn off
after 15 to 60 minutes. The operation time
changes according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.

■

Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)



P.233

■

When the outside temperature exceeds

75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning

system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning

power consumption, the air conditioning

system may switch to recirculated air

mode automatically. This may also

reduce fuel consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a

default mode when the engine switch is

turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode

at any time by pressing the outside/recir-

culated air mode switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when the

humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning

“A/C” on will dehumidify the air from the

outlets and defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may

fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recircu-

lated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the

vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after

closing the windows, it is recommended

that the air intake mode be set to outside air

mode and the fan speed to any setting

except off.

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode tem-

porarily is recommended in preventing

dirty air from entering the vehicle interior

and helping to cool the vehicle when the

outside air temperature is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may

automatically switch depending on the

temperature setting or the inside tem-

perature.

■

Registering air conditioning settings to

electronic keys

●

Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic

key and turning the engine switch to ON

will recall that key’s registered air condi-

tioning settings.

●

When the engine switch is turned off, the

current air conditioning settings will auto-

matically be registered to the electronic

key that was used to unlock the vehicle.

●

The system may not operate correctly if

more than one electronic key is in the

vicinity or if the smart access system with

push-button start is used to unlock the

passenger door.

●

The doors that can recall the air condi-
tioning setting

when unlocked using the

smart access system with push-button

start can be changed. For details, contact

your Lexus dealer.

: The doors that can recall the driving posi-

tion memory are changed at the same
time.

■

Operation of the air conditioning sys-

tem in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sys-

tem is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel

efficiency:

●

Engine speed and compressor operation

controlled to restrict heating/cooling

capacity

●

Fan speed restricted when automatic

mode is selected

To improve air conditioning performance,

perform the following operations:

●

Turn off eco air conditioning mode

(



P.231)

●

Adjust the fan speed

●

Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.198)

■

When the outside temperature falls to

nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may not

operate even when “A/C” is selected.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning

system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside

and outside the vehicle may enter into

and accumulate in the air conditioning

system. This may then cause odor to be

emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occur-

ring:

• It is recommended that the air condition-

ing system be set to outside air mode

prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be

delayed for a short period of time imme-

diately after the air conditioning system is

started in automatic mode or with the

micro dust and pollen filter on.

●

When parking, the system automatically

switches to fresh air intake mode to

encourage better air circulation through-

out the vehicle, helping to reduce odors

that occur when starting the vehicle.

■

Using the voice command system

Air conditioning system can be operated

using voice commands. For details, refer to

the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S

MANUAL”.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.291

■

Air conditioning system refrigerant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of the

air conditioning system is attached to the

hood at the location shown in the follow-

ing illustration.

231

5-3. Using the air conditioning system

Interio

r fe

atures

●

The meaning of each symbol on the label

are as follows:

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. A/C Auto switch operation)

can be changed.

(Customizable features



P.363)

■

Main control screen

Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.

can be adjusted by perform-

ing the following operations.
Flick operation: Move the pointer to
the desired item and flick the touchpad
up or down.

The item can be adjusted by one level.

Trace operation: After selecting the
desired item, trace the pad surface.

The item can be adjusted by the amount
that you trace.
Trace operation cannot be used while driv-
ing.

Caution

Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system
lubricant type

Requires registered techni-
cian to service air condi-
tioning system

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield from fog-

ging up

Do not use the windshield defogger

switch during cool air operation in

extremely humid weather. The difference

between the temperature of the outside

air and that of the windshield can cause

the outer surface of the windshield to fog

up, blocking your vision.

■

When the outside rear view mirror

defoggers are operating

Do not touch the outside rear view mir-

ror surfaces, as they can become very

hot and burn you.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system

on longer than necessary when the

engine is off.

■

When repairing/replacing parts of

the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by

your Lexus dealer. When a part of the air

conditioning system, such as the evapo-

rator, is to be replaced, it must be

replaced with a new one.

Air conditioning control screen

232

5-3. Using the air conditioning system

Sub menu

Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen.

: Display the air conditioning control

screen

: Display the heated steering wheel (if

equipped)/seat heater/seat ventilator con-
trol screen (



P.236)

: Display the neck heater (if equipped)

control screen (



P.236)

: Display the Lexus Climate Con-

cierge control screen (



P.226)

: Display the option control screen

Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting

Adjust the fan speed setting

Select the air flow mode

: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and feet

: Air flows to the feet

: Air flows to the feet and the wind-

shield defogger operates

Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting

Function on/off indicators

When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.

Sub function menu

When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be switched on and off.

: Set Lexus Climate Concierge

(



P.226)

“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
(



P.233)

“Off”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) (



P.234)

: Set eco air conditioning mode

■

Option control screen

Select

on the sub menu to display

the option control screen.

The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the screen.

Set Lexus Climate Concierge
(



P.226)