tow LEXUS LX570 2014 Manual PDF

8185-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Using a flat bed truck
If your Lexus is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration. When attaching the
hooks to the rear of the vehicle,
make sure to attach them to the
inside of the vehicle.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45  .
Do not overly tighten the tie downs
or the vehicle may be damaged.
NOTICE■
To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.

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When trouble arises
8595-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, an d install the hold-
ing bracket.
Raise the tire.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers. STEP 5
STEP 1
■
After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (  P. 76 4 )STEP 2
STEP 3

8625-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Replacing a flat tire for ve hicles with power back door
In cases such as when replacing tires, make sure to turn off the power back door
main switch (  P. 57). Failure to do so may cause the back door to operate uninten-
tionally if the power back door switch is accidentally touched, resulting in hands and
fingers being caught and injured.
NOTICE■
Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair. ■
When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught be tween the tire and the vehicle underbody.■
When replacing the tires ●
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly. ●
Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters as
well.■
To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid seal ants, the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop as so on as possible. Make sure to replace the
tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. (  P. 76 3 )

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When trouble arises
8775-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may
also lunge forward or lunge back sudden ly as it becomes free. Use extreme cau-
tion. ■
When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE■
To avoid damaging the transmission and other components ●
Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depr essing the accelerator pedal more than
necessary. ●
If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehi-
cle may require towing to be freed.

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Vehicle specifications
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize Item
When to initialize Reference
Power back door • After reconnecting or changing the
battery with power back door
opened
• After changing a fuse with power
back door opened P. 6 0
Maintenance data • After the maintenance is performed P. 7 3 7
Tire pressure warning
system • When the set tire pressure has been
changed before towing.
• When rotating the tires in above situ-
ation. P. 76 3The following items must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
the vehicle.

938Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Cleaning
Exterior ................................................... 730
Interior ..................................................... 733
Seat belts................................................ 734
Clock .......................................................... 413
Condenser .............................................. 754
Console box .......................................... 688
Cool box...................................................695
Cooling system
Engine overheating .......................... 873
Crawl Control........................................335
Cruise control ............................ 230, 234
Cup holder ..............................................690
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 124
Customizable features .......................906
Daytime running light system ..........209
Defogger
Rear window ........................................456
Side mirror ............................................456
Dimension ............................................... 880
Dinghy towing ........................................399
Display
Crawl Control display ...................335
Dynamic radar cruise control .... 234
Intuitive parking assist system
display ..................................................250
Multi-information display................ 198
Shift position and shift
range ........................................... 182, 184
Trip information ..................................200
Warning message............................. 832
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 743
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights.........................682
Wattage................................................. 890 Door lock
Back door ................................................ 56
Side door.................................................... 51
Wireless remote control key.......... 48
Doors
Door glasses.......................................... 107
Door lock ................................. 35, 48, 51
Side mirrors............................................ 104
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light.......................................................... 823
Driving
Break-in tips........................................... 165
Correct posture....................................122
Off-road precautions........................ 361
Procedures............................................. 164
Winter driving tips .............................374
Driving position memory...................... 83
DVD player.............................................503
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 234
Eco driving ................................................166
EDR ............................................................... 25
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is
discharged ........................................ 780
Emergency flashers .............................. 812
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 867
If the engine will not start ............... 863
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ............................... 865
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................................. 870
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................................... 821D
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939Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) If the warning light turns on ............ 821
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 832
If you have a flat tire ........................ 849
If you lose your keys ........................866
If you think something is
wrong.....................................................819
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ..................................................... 876
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ......... 878
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .....................................................813
If your vehicle overheats................ 873
Engine
Compartment ...................................... 747
Engine switch ........................................ 175
Hood ....................................................... 746
How to start the
engine .................................................... 175
Identification number........................ 881
If the engine will not start ............... 863
Ignition switch........................................ 175
Overheating......................................... 873
Engine coolant
Capacity................................................ 885
Checking ............................................... 753
Preparing and checking
before winter .....................................374
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .......................................................190
Engine immobilizer system ..................117 Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 883
Checking ............................................... 749
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 374
Engine switch .......................................... 175
Event data recorder ............................... 25
First-aid kit holder...................................713
Floor mats ................................................. 710
Fluid
Brake .......................................................888
Power steering ...................................888
Washer .....................................................761
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 806
Switch........................................................ 218
Wattage ................................................. 890
Four-wheel drive system ...................330
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 138
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light......................................823
Front seats
Adjustment ............................................... 67
Driving position memory ..................83
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 803
Wattage ................................................. 890F

944Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Rear window wiper and
washer switch .................................. 226
VIEW switch ......................................... 301
Window lock switch ..........................107
Wipers and washer
switch ....................................... 220, 226
Tachometer .............................................. 190
Tail lights
Switch ......................................................206
Talk switch ...........................441, 460, 631
Telephone switch ................................... 612
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 119
Engine immobilizer system .............. 117
Tie-down hooks .......................................712
Tire inflation pressure ........................... 771
Tire pressure warning system.......... 762
Tire information
Glossary................................................ 900
Size .......................................................... 889
Tire identification number ............ 896
Uniform tire quality grading ........ 898
Tires
Chains ..................................................... 374
Checking ............................................... 762
If you have a flat tire ..........................849
Inflation pressure.................................. 771
Replacing ...............................................854
Rotating tires ........................................ 762
Size .......................................................... 889
Snow tires .............................................. 374
Spare tire................................................849
Tools ...........................................................849 Total load capacity .............................. 880
Touch screen.......................................... 402
Towing
Dinghy towing .................................... 399
Emergency towing ............................. 814
Trailer towing .......................................379
TRAC ........................................................ 347
Traction control..................................... 347
Trailer towing ......................................... 379
Trip information display .....................200
Trip meter ................................................. 190
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........803, 805
Switch ........................................................ 187
Wattage .................................................890
Vanity lights
Vanity lights.......................................... 698
Wattage .................................................890
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 698
Variable gear ratio steering ............. 347
Vehicle data recordings ....................... 24
Vehicle identification
number ................................................... 881
Vehicle load limits ................................ 373
Vehicle stability control ..................... 347
Ventilators ............................................... 705
VGRS ........................................................ 347
Voice command
switch
* .............................. 441, 460, 631
VSC ........................................................... 347T
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