steering LEXUS LX570 2014 Owners Manual

3542-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is not able to reduce trailer sway in all situations.
Depending on many factors such as the conditions of the vehicle, trailer, road sur-
face, and driving environment, the Trailer Sway Control system may not be effec-
tive. Refer to your trailer owner’s manual for information on how to tow your trailer
properly. ■
If trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●
Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer sway ing by turning the steering wheel.●
Begin releasing the accelerator pedal im mediately but very gradually to reduce
speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and
trailer should stabilize. (  P. 395)

3642-5. Driving information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of serious personal
injury or damage to your vehicle: ●
Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in
dangerous places. ●
Do not grip the steering wheel spokes wh en driving off-road. A bad bump could
jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and especially your
thumbs on the outside of the rim. ●
Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand,
mud, water or snow. ●
After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there is no
grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody.
Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the vehicle is used with these
materials trapped or adhering to the underbody, a breakdown or fire could occur. ●
When driving off-road or in rugged te rrain, do not drive at excessive speeds,
jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehi-
cle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive dam-
age to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

3712-5. Driving information
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Weight of the load ●
Do not exceed the maximum axle weight ra ting or the total vehicle weight rating.●
Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total
load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause dete-
rioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.■
Roof luggage carrier precautions
To use the roof rails as a roof luggage carrier, you must fit the roof rails with two or
more genuine Lexus cross rails or their equivalent.
When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following: ●
Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear
axles. ●
If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or width.
(  P. 8 8 0 )●
Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage car-
rier. ●
Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle
gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or
abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover
due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly and result in death or serious injury. ●
If driving for a long distance, on rough ro ads, or at high speed s, stop the vehicle
now and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place. ●
Do not exceed 154 lb. (70 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.

3732-5. Driving information
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Vehicle load limits
■
Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on th e tire and loading information label.
(  P. 7 7 1 )
CAUTION■
Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tire s, but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, TWR
(Trailer Weight Rating) and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight):  P. 8 8 0
Total load capacity means the comb ined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 8 occupants (Front 2, Rear 6)
Seating capacity means the maximu m number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants ar e within the seating capacity, do
not exceed the total load capacity.
■ TWR (Trailer Weight Rating):  P. 384, 880
TWR means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its
cargo weight) that you vehicle is able to tow.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may inc rease or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

3912-5. Driving information
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to avoid
an accident, death or serious injury, k eep the following in mind when tow-
ing:
● Speed limits for towing a trailer va ry by state or province. Do not
exceed the posted towing speed limit.
● Lexus recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104
km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the posted
towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your
trailer owner’s manual, whichever is lowest. Instability of the towing
vehicle-trailer combination (trailer sway) increases as speed increases.
Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of control.
● Before starting out, check the trail er lights, tires and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reversing with th e trailer attached in an
area away from traffic until you be come accustomed to the feel of the
vehicle-trailer combination.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice. Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left. Move yo ur hand to the right to move the
trailer to the right. (This is gene rally opposite to reversing without a
trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have someone
guide you when reversing to redu ce the risk of an accident.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increas ed. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid , resulting in the trailer jackknif-
ing and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery
surfaces.

3922-5. Driving information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ● Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making a
turn.
● Note that when making a turn, the tr ailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Co mpensate by making a
wider than normal turning radius.
● Slow down before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery sur-
faces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed ca n destabilize the trailer.
● Take care when passing other vehi cles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your
trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not put the transmission in “D”.
If in the S mode, the transmission shift range position must be in 5 or
lower.
● Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do not
make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill
grades.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes
too frequently. This could cause th e brakes to overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving up a
long or steep grade. If the eng ine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off th e air conditioning (if in use), pull
your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. (  P. 873)

3952-5. Driving information
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
AVS (adaptive variable suspension system)
The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability. (  P. 3 2 9 )■
Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as
an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that you
do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start tow-
ing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less
than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a traile r, and avoid full throttle acceleration.■
Maintenance ●
If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. (See “Owner’s Guide”, “Warranty and Services Guide”,
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.) ●
Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.■
If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely
affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability. ●
If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator peda l immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and
trailer should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to stabilize the
vehicle and trailer.)

400
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 3-1. Using the touch screen
Touch screen ........................... 402
Set up screen ........................... 410
Information screen................. 427
Voice command system ....... 429
3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning
system..................................... 440
Rear air conditioning
system..................................... 452
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers .............................. 456
Windshield wiper de-icer..... 457 3-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type.................. 458
Using the radio....................... 483
Using the CD/
DVD player .......................... 503
Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA discs .............. 505
Playing DVD video .................. 511
CD/DVD player and DVD
video disc information........ 525
Listening to Bluetooth ®

audio........................................ 537
Listening to a USB
memory ................................. 548
Listening to an iPod............... 558
Optimal use of the audio/
video system......................... 568
Using the AUX port .............. 570
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ...................... 572
3-4. Using the rear seat
entertainment system
Rear seat entertainment
system features .................... 575
Using the radio....................... 583
Using the radio (internet
radio broadcast) ................. 585
Playing an audio CD/
CD text .................................. 586

Interior features
3
401
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Playing WMA/
MP3 discs .............................. 587
Playing a Bluetooth ®

audio....................................... 589
Playing a USB memory ........ 592
Playing iPod ............................. 594
Playing DVD video ................ 596
DVD player and DVD
video disc information ....... 605
Using the video mode ........... 607
3-5. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) .............. 612
Using a Bluetooth ®

phone ....................................... 621
Setting the hands-free
system (for cellular
phone)..................................... 644
Setting the Bluetooth ®
........ 669
3-6. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ..................... 682
• Interior lights ........................... 683
• Personal lights ........................ 684
• Luggage compartment
light.............................................. 685 3-7. Using the storage features
List of storage features......... 686
• Glove box ................................. 687
• Console box............................ 688
• Overhead console ................ 689
• Cup holders ............................. 690
• Bottle holders .......................... 692
• Card holder.............................. 693
• Auxiliary boxes ....................... 693
3-8. Other interior features
Cool box ................................... 695
Sun visors .................................. 697
Vanity mirrors ......................... 698
Ashtrays.................................... 699
Cigarette lighter .................... 700
Power outlets ........................... 701
Heated steering wheel ........ 703
Seat heaters and
ventilators ............................. 705
Armrest .................................... 708
Assist grips ............................... 709
Floor mats ................................. 710
Luggage compartment
features ................................... 712
Garage door opener ............. 714
Safety Connect ...................... 722

4283-1. Using the touch screen
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Fuel consumption
Resetting the past record data
Best recorded fuel economy
Current fuel economy
Previous fuel economy record The image is an example only, and
may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.■
Resetting the data
The data can be deleted by touching “Clear”. ■
Updating the past record data
When the average fuel consumption is being displayed on the multi-information
display, update the average fuel consumption by pressing and hold the “DISP”
switch on the steering wheel to measure the current fuel consumption again.