towing LEXUS LX570 2014 Owner's Manual

3982-5. Driving information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the hitch
manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a
higher weight, the operator must determin e the maximum weight rating of the par-
ticular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for
the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight rating se t by the trailer-hitch man-
ufacturer can cause an accident resulting in death or serious personal injuries. ■
When towing a trailer
Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable federal and
state/provincial regulations. ●
If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are required.
Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable federal and
state/provincial regulations. ●
Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehicle’s brak-
ing effectiveness. ●
Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the
trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is
danger of the trailer wand ering into another lane.
NOTICE■
When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Lexus dealer. Do not install the trailer
hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage. ■
Do not directly splice trailer lights
Do not directly splice trailer lights. Direct ly splicing trailer li ghts may damage your
vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.

3992-5. Driving information
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Dinghy towing
NOTICE■
To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

6913-7. Using the storage features
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Interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
Removing the holder (front cup holders type A)
CAUTION■
Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holder s in the event of an accident or sudden
braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.■
When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the cup holders
Stow the cup holders before stowing the rear armrest. Pull up the holder. Cup holders

6933-7. Using the storage features
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Interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Card holder
Auxiliary boxes
Front seats
Press and release the lid.NOTICE■
Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bottle hold-
ers, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may spill and glasses
may break. Bottle holders, card holder and auxiliary boxes

7263-8. Other interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Co nnect can work with local authorities
to assist them in locating and re covering the vehicle. After filing a
police report, call the Safety Conn ect response center at 1-800-25-
LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) and follo w the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcemen t with recovery of a stolen vehi-
cle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicl e location data may, under cer-
tain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your vehicle.
Further information is available at Lexus.com.
■ 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 necessary assistance required. If you accidentally press the “SOS” bu tton, tell the response-center agent
that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■ Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance ad ds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button 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 limita tions, please see the Safety Con-
nect Terms and Conditions, which are available at Lexus.com.

7514-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.Engine oil selection  P. 8 8 3
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
■
Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situ-
ations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals. ●
When the engine is new, for example di rectly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine ●
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used ●
When driving at high engi ne speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or when
driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently ●
When leaving the engine id ling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

7624-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Tires Replace or rotate tires in accordance with tread wear.
■ Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread The location of treadwear indi-
cators is shown by the “TWI” or
“ ” marks, etc., molded on the
sidewall of each tire.
Check spare tire condition and
inflation pressure if not rotated.
■ Tire rotation
Rotate the tires in the order
shown. To equalize tire wear and extend
tire life, Lexus recommends that
tire rotation is carried out at the
same interval as tire inspection.
Do not fail to initialize the tire
pressure warning system after
rotating the tires that the tire
pressure has been changed for
towing. (  P. 76 3 )
■ The tire pressure warning system
Your Lexus is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses
tire pressure warning valves and tr ansmitters to detec t low tire infla-
tion pressure before serious problems arise. (  P. 8 2 4 )Front

7634-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning va lves and transmitters are installed,
new tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes must be regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning computer and tire pressure warning
system must be initialized. Have tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter ID codes registered by your Lexus dealer. (  P. 76 4 )
Initializing the tire pressure warning system
■ The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the following
circumstances:
● When the set tire pressure has been changed before towing.
(  P. 8 8 9 )
● When rotating the tires in above situation.
When the tire pressure warning sy stem is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.

7914-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Engine compartment (fuse box on the right side)
Fuse Ampere Circuit
1 HWD1 30 A No circuit
2 TOW BRK 30 A Brake controller
3 RR P/SEAT 30 A Power second seat
4 PWR HTR 7. 5 A No circuit
5 DEICER 20 A Windshield wiper de-icer
6 ALT-CDS 10 A ALT-CDS
7 SECURITY 5 A SECURITY
8 SEAT A/C RH 25 A Seat heaters and ventilators
9 AI PMP HTR 10 A AI pump heater
10 TOW TA I L 30 A Towing tail light system
11 HWD2 30 A No circuit

7944-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 9 WIPER 30 A Windshield wiper
10 WSH 20 A Windshield washer
11 RR WIPER 15 A Rear window wiper and washer
12 4WD 20 A Four-wheel drive system
13 LH-IG 5 A Alternator, towing, seat heater and
ventilators, windshield wiper de-icer,
front seat belt, emergency flasher,
inverter switch, shift lever switch
14 ECU-IG No.1 5 A ABS, VSC, tilt and telescopic steer-
ing, gateway ECU, shift lock system,
parking assist system, cruise control
switch, pre-collision system, headlight
cleaner, multi-display assembly, rain-
sensing windshield wiper, driving posi-
tion memory system, power door lock
system
15 S/ROOF 25 A Moon roof
16 RR DOOR RH 20 A Po w e r w i n d o w s
17 MIR 15 A Mirror ECU, outside rear view mirror
defoggers
18 RR DOOR LH 20 A Po w e r w i n d o w s
19 FR DOOR LH 20 A Po w e r w i n d o w s
20 FR DOOR RH 20 A Po w e r w i n d o w sFuse Ampere Circuit