battery LEXUS LX570 2015 User Guide

641-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
Power back door
Observe the following precautions when operating the power back door.
Failure to do so may caus e death or serious injury.●
Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obstacles or
anything that could cause any of your belongings to get caught. ●
If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the
back door is about to open or close. ●
If the power back door system is turned off with the main switch while the back
door is operating automatically, the automatic operation is stopped. The back
door then has to be operated manually. Take extra care when on an incline, as the
back door may open or close unexpectedly.●
If the operating conditions of the power back door are no longer met, a buzzer
may sound and the back door may stop opening or closing. The back door then
has to be operated manually. Take extra care when on an incline, as the back
door may open or close abruptly.●
On an incline, the back door may sudden ly shut after it opens. Make sure the
back door is fully open and secure. ●
In the following situations, the power ba ck door may detect an abnormality and
automatic operation may be stopped. In th is case, the back door has to be oper-
ated manually. Take extra care when on an incline, as the back door may open or
close abruptly.
• When the back door contacts an obstacle
• When the battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to the IGNITION ON mode or the engine is
started during automatic operation

861-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Retained accessory power ●
Each memorized position (except for the steering wheel position) can be acti-
vated within 3 minutes after the driver’s door is opened, even if the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned off. ●
Each memorized position (except for the steering wheel position) can be acti-
vated within 60 seconds after the driver’s door is closed, even if the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned off.■
To cancel seat position recall
Perform any one of the following operations. ●
Press the “SET” button ●
Press button “1”, “2” or “3”. ●
Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall)●
Adjust the steering wheel using the tilt and telescopic steering control switch
(only cancels steering wheel position recall) ■
If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset because the computer’s memory is erased
when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION■
Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

1221-6. Theft deterrent system
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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system. ■
Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the al arm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following. ●
Nobody is in the vehicle. ●
The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set. ●
No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.■
Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.) ●
A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood.
●
The battery is recharged or replaced when
the vehicle is locked.

1231-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
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When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be trig-
gered when the battery is reconnected. ■
Alarm-operated door lock ●
When the alarm is operating, the door s are locked automatically to prevent
intruders. ●
Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make
sure the key is not inside the vehicle wh en recharging or replacing the battery.■
Panic mode
NOTICE■
To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If mo dified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed. When is pressed for longer than about
one second, the head lights/tail lights/emer-
gency flashers will flash, the front and rear
interior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control.

1792-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Operation of the “ENG INE START STOP” switch
When operating the “ENGINE START STOP ” switch, one short, firm press is
enough. If the switch is pressed improp erly, the engine may not start or the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press
and hold the switch. ■
When the steering lock cannot be released
■
If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (  P. 119)
Contact your Lexus dealer. ■
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately. ■
Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes with the shift
lever in P, the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will automatically turn off. However,
this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY mode for long periods
of time when the engine is not running. ■
Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 42■
When the electronic key battery is discharged
 P. 872■
Conditions affecting operation
 P. 40 The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash and a mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-information
display. Press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch again while turning the steering wheel
left and right.

1802-1. Driving procedures
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Note for the entry function
 P. 43
CAUTION■
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in th e driver’s seat. Do not depress the acceler-
ator while starting the engi ne under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. ■
Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and
hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch fo r more than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succession. (  P. 883)
However, do not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driving except in
an emergency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or
braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it
more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the “ENGINE START STOP ” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode for long periods of ti me without the engine running.■
When starting the engine ●
Do not race a cold engine. ●
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer immediately.■
Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch seem s to be operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the swit ch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact
your Lexus dealer immediately.

1952-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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The meters and display illuminate when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the tail lights are turned on, the mete r’s brightness will be reduced slightly
unless the meter brightness level adjust ment is set to the brightest setting.
If the tail lights are turned on when th e surroundings are dark, the meter’s bright-
ness will be reduced slightly. However, wh en the surroundings are bright, such as
during the daytime, the meter’s brightness wi ll not be reduced even if the tail lights
are turned on.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the engine and its components ●
Do not let the indicator needle of the ta chometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed. ●
The engine may be overheating if the engi ne coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled completely. (  P. 878)■
Voltmeter
When the voltmeter indicates 19 V or higher or 9 V or lower while the engine is
running, there may be a battery or chargi ng system malfunction. Have the vehicle
inspected at your Lexus dealer. ■
Engine oil pressure gauge
When the value of the engine oil pressure gauge drops while the engine is running,
stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and check the amount of engine oil.
(  P. 753)
When the oil pressure drops even though the engine oil amount has not decreased,
or if the oil pressure does not increase when engine oil is added, contact your Lexus
dealer, as there may be a problem with the lubrication system.

2072-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct ou tside temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal to change: ●
When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h]) ●
When the outside temperature has change d suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)■
When “--” or “E” is displayed
The outside temperature display may be ma lfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer. ■
When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset: ●
Average fuel consumption after refueling ●
Average fuel consumption ●
Average vehicle speed
CAUTION■
The information displa y at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the information display. At
extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond slowly,
and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could ca use the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine br aking and possibly an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.

2122-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.■
If the “AFS OFF” indicator flashes
It may indicate a malfunction in th e system. Contact your Lexus dealer.■
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor se nsitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 912)
NOTICE■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

2982-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Guide lines are not dis-
played The back door is open. Close the back door.
If this does not resolve the
symptom, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
“System is initializing.” is
displayed • The battery has been
reinstalled.
• The steering wheel
has been moved while
the battery was being
reinstalled.
• Battery power is low.
• The steering sensor
has been reinstalled.
• There is a malfunction
in the signals being
output by the steering
sensor. Stop the vehicle, and turn
the steering wheel as far as
it will go to the left and right.
If this does not resolve the
symptom, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
On the system initialization
screen, touch the “?” button
to display the operating
procedure.Symptom Likely cause Solution