tow LEXUS LX570 2014 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 1
Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors,
and steering column
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When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information
3
Interior features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience
4
Maintenance
and care Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5
When trouble
arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or
is involved in an accident
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Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information
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For owners Reporting safety defects for U. S. owners, and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of inform ation contained in this manual

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ........................ 164
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 175
Automatic transmission.............. 179
Turn signal lever ............................ 187
Parking brake ................................. 188
Horn.................................................... 189
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 190
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 194
Multi-information display........... 198
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................... 206
Automatic High Beam .................. 211
Fog light switch .............................. 218
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................ 220
Rear window wiper and
washer............................................ 226
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 229 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 230
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................ 234
Intuitive parking assist ................ 249
Rear view monitor system ........ 260
Lexus parking assist
monitor .......................................... 268
Wide view front &
side monitor.................................. 301
4-Wheel AHC (Active
Height Control
Suspension) .................................. 318
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system).................. 329
Four-wheel drive system.......... 330
Crawl Control (with Turn
Assist function)........................... 335
Multi-terrain Select ..................... 342
Driving assist systems................. 347
Pre-Collision System................. 355
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precauti ons .................. 361
Cargo and luggage ..................... 366
Vehicle load limits ........................ 373
Winter driving tips ....................... 374
Trailer towing ................................. 379
Dinghy towing ............................... 3992
When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements............................... 736
General maintenance ................ 739
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 742
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................................. 743
Hood.................................................. 746
Engine compartment.................. 747
Tires ................................................... 762
Tire inflation pressure ................... 771
Wheels.............................................. 775
Air conditioning filter .................. 777
Electronic key battery ............... 780
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................................ 782
Light bulbs ....................................... 799 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers...................... 812
If your vehicle needs to be
towed............................................... 813
If you think something is
wrong .............................................. 819
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 820
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... ....... 821
If a warning message is
displayed ...................................... 832
If you have a flat tire.................... 849
If the engine will not start ......... 863
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ......................... 865
If you lose your keys ................... 866
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ....................... 867
If the battery is discharged ...... 870
If your vehicle overheats ........... 873
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................ 876
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .................................. 8785
When trouble arises

391-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start, wire-
less remote control and engine immobilizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping:  P. 8 6 7 )●
When the electronic key battery is depleted ●
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise●
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices ●
When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metal-
lic object
• Card to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs ●
When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity ●
When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby●
When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or person al digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems ●
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window

681-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Power easy access system
When the driver enters and exits the ve hicle, the driver ’s seat and steer-
ing wheel will automatically perform the following operations:
Exiting the vehicle: When all of the
following actions have been per-
formed, the steering wheel will
move up and back to the point far-
thest away from the driver and the
seat will move backward (auto
away function): • The shift lever has been shifted to P
• The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off
• The driver seat belt has been
unfastened
Entering the vehi cle: When either
of the following actions has been
performed, the steering wheel will
move toward the driver and seat
will move forward (auto return
function): • The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned to ACCES-
SORY mode
• The driver seat belt has been fas-
tened

721-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Tumbling the second seats and third seat entry
For easy access to the third se at, perform in “Tumbling the sec-
ond seats” (  P. 73).
■ Before tumbling the second seats
Stow the seat belt buckles and
lower the head restraints to the
lowest position.
Pass the outer seat belts through
the seat belt hangers and secure
the seat belt plates. This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
Make sure that the seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them. STEP 1
STEP 1
STEP 2

731-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Tumbling the second seats
Fold down the se atback while pull-
ing the seatback angle adjustment
lever, and swing the whole seat up
and forward.
Hook the holding strap to the
assist grip and secure the seat by
pulling its free end. When returning the second seat to
its original position, stow the hold-
ing strap.STEP 1
STEP 2

751-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Folding the third seats
■ Before folding the third seats
Stow the seat belts buckles.
Stow the center head restraint in the seatback. (  P. 9 0 )
Pass the outer seat belts through
the seat belt hangers and secure
the seat belt plates. This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
Make sure that the seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them.
Stow the center seat belt tabs in the cover set in the roof.
(  P. 9 3 ) STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

821-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Seat adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to reduce
the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, during an accide nt the lap belt may sl ide past the hips and
apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul-
der belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury. ■
When the seatback is folded ●
Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback while driving. ●
Be sure to install the seat hook covers on the seat hooks, or you may get burned
when they become hot.■
When returning the seatbacks to their original position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury. ●
Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat. ●
Make sure the seats are securely locked. Fa ilure to do so will prevent the seat belt
from operating properly. ●
Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.●
Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.■
Avoiding damage to seat components
Do not hang or attach anythi ng on the seatback striker.
NOTICE■
Before tumbling, folding up the seats
The seat belts and buckles must be stowed. ■
After returning the third seat
Make sure that the handle on the re ar of the seatback has been secured.

881-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
Adjusting the height of the head restraints
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Adjusting the second center seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.Third outboard seats
To fold Pull the head restraint angle
lever to fold the head restraint.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.