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LEXUS LC 500H (2019 year). Instruction - part 3

1-1. For safe use

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

For safety and security

1-2.Child safety

Points to remember:

P.43

Child restraint system:

P.44

When using a child restraint system:
P.45
Child restraint system installation
method
• Fixed with a seat belt:

P.47

• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH

anchor:

P.50

• Using an anchor bracket (for top

tether strap):

P.52

The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A.
as well as Canada now require the use
of child restraint systems.
 Prioritize and observe the warn-

ings, as well as the laws and regula-

Riding with children

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

sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever,
wiper switch, etc.

 Use the window lock switch to

avoid children operating the
power window accidentally.

 Do not let small children operate

equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the
power window, hood, trunk, seats
etc.

WARNING

■

When children are in the vehicle

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle, and never allow children to have

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

or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is

also a danger that children may injure

themselves by playing with the windows

or other features of the vehicle. In addi-

tion, heat build-up or extremely cold

temperatures inside the vehicle can be

fatal to children.

Child restraint systems

Before installing a child restraint
system in the vehicle, there are pre-
cautions that need to be observed,
different types of child restraint sys-
tems, as well as installation meth-
ods, etc., written in this manual.
Use a child restraint system when
riding with a small child that cannot
properly use a seat belt. For the
child’s safety, install the child restraint
system to a rear seat. Be sure to fol-
low the installation method that is in
the operation manual enclosed with
the restraint system.

Table of contents

Points to remember

1-2. Child safety

tions for child restraint systems.

 Use a child restraint system until the

child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

 Choose a child restraint system that

suits your vehicle and is appropriate
to the age and size of the child.

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Types of child restraint system
installation methods

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

WARNING

■

When a child is riding

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

For effective protection in automobile

accidents and sudden stops, a child

must be properly restrained, using a

seat belt or child restraint system

which is correctly installed. For installa-

tion details, refer to the operation man-

ual enclosed with the child restraint

system. General installation instruction

is provided in this manual.

●

Lexus strongly urges the use of a

proper child restraint system that con-

forms to the weight and size of the

child, installed on the rear seat.

According to accident statistics, the

child is safer when properly restrained

in the rear seat than in the front seat.

●

Holding a child in your or someone

else’s arms is not a substitute for a child

restraint system. In an accident, the

child can be crushed against the wind-

shield or between the holder and the

interior of the vehicle.

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Handling the child restraint system

If the child restraint system is not prop-

erly fixed in place, the child or other pas-

sengers may be seriously injured or even

killed in the event of sudden braking, sud-

den swerving, or an accident.

●

If the vehicle were to receive a strong

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

sible that the child restraint system has

damage that is not readily visible. In

such cases, do not reuse the restraint

system.

●

Make sure you have complied with all

installation instructions provided with

the child restraint system manufac-

turer and that the system is properly

secured.

●

Keep the child restraint system prop-

erly secured on the seat even if it is not

in use. Do not store the child restraint

system unsecured in the passenger

compartment.

●

If it is necessary to detach the child

restraint system, remove it from the

vehicle.

Child restraint system

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

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When installing a child restraint
system to a front passenger seat

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

 Raise the seatback as much as pos-

sible

 Move the seat to the rearmost posi-

tion

 Raise the seat to the highest position
 If the head restraint interferes with

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

Installation method

Page

Seat belt attachment

P.47

Child restraint LATCH

anchors attachment

P.50

Anchor brackets (for top

tether strap) attachment

P.52

When using a child restraint sys-
tem

1-2. Child safety

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Never install a rear-facing child

restraint system on the front passenger

seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light is illuminated. In the event of

an accident, the force of the rapid infla-

tion of the front passenger airbag can

cause death or serious injury to the

child if the rear-facing child restraint

system is installed on the front passen-

ger seat.

●

A forward-facing child restraint system

may be installed on the front passen-

ger seat only when it is unavoidable. A

child restraint system that requires a

top tether strap should not be used in

the front passenger seat since there is

no top tether strap anchor for the front

passenger seat.

●

A forward-facing child restraint system

may be installed on the front passen-

ger seat only when it is unavoidable.

When installing a forward-facing child

restraint system on the front passenger

seat, adjust the seatback to the most

upright position, move the seat as far

back as possible, and raise the seat to

the highest position, even if the “AIR

BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-

nated.

If the head restraint interferes with the

installation of the child restraint system,

and the head restraint can be

removed, remove the head restraint.

Otherwise, put the head restraint in

the upper most position.

●

Do not allow the child to lean his/her

head or any part of his/her body

against the door or the area of the seat,

front or rear pillars or roof side rails

from which the SRS side airbags or

SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even

if the child is seated in the child

restraint system. It is dangerous if the

SRS side and curtain shield airbags

inflate, and the impact could cause

death or serious injury to the child.

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

■

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.

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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

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.50)

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Forward-facing

 Convertible

seat

If installing the child restraint sys-
tem to the front passenger seat is
unavoidable, refer to P.45 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.125)

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

For safety and security

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 man-
ufacturer’s operation manual
regarding the installation, using the
top tether strap to latch onto the
top tether strap anchor. (

P.52)

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

P.50)

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Booster seat

If installing the child restraint sys-
tem to the front passenger seat is
unavoidable, refer to P.45 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.125)

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.25)

1-2. Child safety

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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.

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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.

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When installing a booster seat

To prevent the belt from going into ALR

lock mode, do not fully extend the shoul-

der belt. ALR mode causes the belt to

tighten only. This could cause injury or

discomfort to the child. (

P.26)

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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

For safety and security

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Installation with LATCH system

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



Type A

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

the presence of a

lower connector system.



Type B

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.52)

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

P.50)

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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

can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE

J1819.

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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

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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.50)

Top tether strap

Hook

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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.

●

After securing a child restraint system,

never adjust the seat.

●

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.

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

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

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.

1-3. Lexus Enform

1-3.Lexus Enform

: If equipped



Vehicles without sunshade

“SOS” button

LED light indicators

Microphone



Vehicles with sunshade

“SOS” button

LED light indicators

Microphone

Lexus Enform Safety Con-
nect

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 Telematics Subscription Ser-
vice Agreement and its Terms and
Conditions, as in effect and
amended from time to time, a cur-
rent copy of which is available at
Lexus.com. All use of the Safety
Connect service is subject to such
then-applicable Terms and Condi-
tions.

System components

A
B
C

1-3. Lexus Enform

For safety and security

■

Certification for Lexus Enform

Subscribers have the following Safety
Connect services available:

 Automatic Collision Notification

Helps drivers receive necessary response
from emergency service providers.
(



P.57

)

Services

1-3. Lexus Enform

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

 Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft.
(



P.57

)

 Emergency Assistance Button

(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-center sup-
port. (



P.57

)

 Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Provides drivers various on-road assis-
tance. (



P.57

)

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

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Safety Connect Services Information

●

Phone calls using the vehicles Blue-
tooth

technology will not be possible

during Safety Connect.

●

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.

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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 IGNITION ON
mode <ON mode>, the red indicator
light comes on for 2 seconds then turns
off. Afterward, the green indicator light

Subscription

Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators

1-3. Lexus Enform

For safety and security

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

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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.

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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.

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

Safety Connect services

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