battery LEXUS LX570 2014 User Guide

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.

1201-6. 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 alarm 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.■
Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the followin g situations. (Stoppin g the alarm deacti-
vates the alarm system.) ●
A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood.
●
The battery is reconnected.

1211-6. 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 can celing 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 when recharging or replacing the battery.■
Pa n i c m o d e
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.

1772-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Operation of the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
When operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch, one short, firm press is
enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, 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. 117)
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 ba ttery 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. 4 1■
When the electronic key battery is discharged
 P. 8 6 7■
Conditions affecting operation
 P. 3 9 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.

1782-1. Driving procedures
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Note for the entry function
 P. 4 2
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 engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resu lting in death or serious injury.■
Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an em ergency 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. 8 7 8 )
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 thes e 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 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” seems to be operating somewhat differently than
usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact your
Lexus dealer immediately.

1932-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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The meters and displa y 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 me ter’s brightness will be reduced slightly
unless the meter brightness level adjustment is set to the brightest setting.
If the tail lights are turned on when the 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 will 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 engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (“H”). In this case, immediatel y stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled completely. (  P. 8 7 3 )■
Vo l t m e t e r
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. 74 9 )
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.

2052-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
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Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside 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 changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)■
When “--” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle 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 display 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 cause the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and po ssibly an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.

2102-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatica lly 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 the system. Contact your Lexus dealer. ■
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 9 0 6 )
NOTICE■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

2962-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(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

3112-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) If the battery is disconnected
If the battery is disconnected and
connected again, the message
“System initializing” will be dis-
played on the screen. The help
screen appears when “?” is
touched. Make a correction using
the following method in accor-
dance with the display.
Carry out one of the following.
• When the vehicle is stopped,
turn the steering wheel all the
way to the left, then all the way
to the right.
• Drive for at least 5 minutes on a
road with as few turns and
curves and as little heavy traffic
as possible.
When the screen returns to the
original display, correction is com-
plete.
If the above screen remains, have
the vehicle inspected at your
Lexus dealer.