ignition LEXUS LX570 2014 Owner's Manual

1762-1. Driving procedures
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode
Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch with the brake pedal releas ed. (The mode changes each time
the switch is pressed.)
OFF
* Emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components
such as the audio system can be
used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
IGNITION ON mode All electrical components can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
* : If the shift lever is in a position other than “P” when turning off the engine,
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will be turned to ACCESSORY
mode, not to OFF.

1782-1. Driving procedures
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
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.

1792-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Automatic transmission Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■ Shifting the shift lever
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON
mode, depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever.

1872-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Turn signal lever
■
Turn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or re ar turn signal lights has not burned out.■
If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again. ■
To discontinue flashing of the tu rn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction. ■
Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 9 0 6 ) Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
then release it) The right hand signals will flash
3 times.
Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway and
then release it) The left hand signals will flash 3
times.

1932-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
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.

1962-2. Instrument cluster
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) * 1
: These lights turn on when the “E NGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer for details.
* 2
: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating. Slip indicator (  P. 3 4 8 ) “AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator (  P. 1 3 8 )
VSC OFF indicator
(  P. 3 4 9 ) (if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(  P. 2 3 4 )
“SET” indicator
(  P. 230, 234) Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator (  P. 3 4 2 )(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator (  P. 211) Tu r n A s s i s t f u n c t i o n
indicator (  P. 3 3 7 )
Eco Driving Indicator
Light (  P. 1 6 6 )* 1, 2
* 1
* 1
* 1

1972-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as Multi Terrain ABS and the SRS airbag warning
light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accid ent, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. (  P. 821)
* 1
: These lights turn on when the “E NGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer for details.
* 2
: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction. (U.S.A.) (Canada) (U.S.A.) (Canada)
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (if equipped)
* 1
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* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
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* 1
* 1,
* 2
* 1

2032-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Tire inflation pressure
■ Display off
A blank screen is displayed Displays inflation pressure of each tire. There
is no correlation between the order of the dis-
played values and the tire positions. If the inflation pressure of any tire drops a cer-
tain amount below the tire inflation pressure
value currently memorized in the system, the
displayed values will be highlighted.
It may take a few minutes to display the tire infla-
tion pressure after the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may
also take a few minutes to display the tire infla-
tion pressure after inflation pressure has been
adjusted.
If the tire pressure warning light is on or flashing,
a message describing the situation will be dis-
played.

2042-2. Instrument cluster
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
System check display
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP ” switch to IGNITION ON mode,
“LEXUS” is displayed while system operation is checked. When the system check is
complete, the normal screen will return. ■
Turn-by-turn navigation
The turn-by-turn navigation appears only
while route guidance of the navigation system
is being performed. When a turn
approaches, the distance to the turn and the
turn direction are displayed.
Tu r n d i r e c t i o n
Distance to the next turn
The image shown may differ from the
actual intersection.

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Type A
The daytime running
lights turn on.
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The headlights, day-
time running lights
and all lights listed
above turn on and off
automatically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
is in IGNITION ON
mode.)