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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

When driving
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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 precautions ............ 361
Cargo and luggage ............... 366
Vehicle load limits .................. 373
Winter driving tips .................. 374
Trailer towing .......................... 379
Dinghy towing ......................... 399

1682-1. Driving procedures
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION ●
Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases ca n be extremely hot. This may cause a
fire if there is any flammable material nearby. ●
Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or
roll forward while the shift lever is in “R”.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perfor-
mance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle. ●
If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check
that the back door is closed.
Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an acci-
dent, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus deal er immediately.●
Do not shift the shift lever to “P” while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control. ●
Do not shift the shift lever to “R” while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control. ●
Do not shift the shift lever to “D” while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control. ●
Moving the shift lever to “N” while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine
from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when “N” is selected. ●
During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while
driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to
these 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.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way:  P. 8 7 8●
Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. (  P. 1 8 0 )

1712-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
When the vehicle is parked ●
Do not leave glasses, cigarett e lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-
cle when it is in the sun.
Failure to do so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic
material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of
the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical com-
ponents.●
Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to “P”, stop the engine and
lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattend ed while the engine is running.●
If the shift lever is moved before the low speed four-wheel drive indicator turns
on/off, the transfer mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disen-
gages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the vehi-
cle to move regardless of th e shift position. (At this time, the indicator blinks and
the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in “P”.
You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the shifting of
the transfer mode. (  P. 3 3 0 )●
Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately after
turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns. ●
Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build up, or where it is
snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehi cle. This may lead to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.

1742-1. Driving procedures
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) NOTICE■
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually press the brak e pedal to slow down the vehicle.●
It may be difficult to control your vehicle. ●
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds. ●
The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. (  P. 8 5 4 )■
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle. ●
Engine stalling ●
Short in electrical components ●
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to
have your Lexus dealer check the following.●
Brake function ●
Changes in quantity and quality of oil an d fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer, differentials, etc. ●
Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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.

1852-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Shift ranges and their functions
● Automatically selecting gears betw een 1 and 6 according to vehicle
speed and driving conditions. But, the gear is limited according to
selected shift range.
● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower shift range will provide gr eater engine braking force than a
higher shift range, and the engine revolutions will also increase. ■
Paddle shift switches (if equipped) ●
When the “-” paddle shift switch is operat ed in the “D” position, a shift range will
be automatically selected. Th e highest gear of the first shift range will be one
gear lower than the gear in use during normal “D” position driving. ●
Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the “D” position
Shift range selection in the “D” position will be deactivated in the following situa-
tions:
• When the vehicle comes to a stop
• If the accelerator pedal is depressed for longer than a certain period of time
in one shift range■
“S” mode ●
When the shift range is “5” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to “6”. ●
To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that automatically
selects a higher shift range before the engine speed becomes too high.●
To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automatically
selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.■
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or a paddle shift swit ch (if equipped) is op erated. (The warning
buzzer will sound twice.)

1862-1. Driving procedures
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
When driving with the cruise control or radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following acti ons with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or radar cruise
control will not be canceled. ●
While driving in “D” position (vehicles wi th paddle shift switches) or “S” mode,
downshifting to “5” or “4”. (  P. 2 3 0 , 2 3 4 )●
When switching the driving mode to power mode while driving in “D” position.
(  P. 181)■
Second start mode automatic deactivation
Second start mode is automatically deactivated if the engine is turned off after driv-
ing in second start mode. ■
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”
 P. 8 6 5■
If the “S” indicator does not come on ev en after shifting the shift lever to “S”
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in “D”.) ■
AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the suitable position according to the
driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the “D” position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the “S” position cancels the function.)

1952-2. Instrument cluster
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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems. Turn signal indicator
(  P. 1 8 7 ) Crawl Control indicator
(  P. 335)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator (  P. 2 0 8 ) Roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off indica-
tor (  P. 1 3 7 )(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(  P. 2 0 6 ) “PWR” mode indicator
(  P. 181)(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(  P. 2 0 7 ) Automatic transmission
second start indicator
(  P. 181)
Fog light indicator
(  P. 2 1 8 ) Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(  P. 3 3 0 )
“AFS OFF” indicator
(  P. 2 0 8 ) Center differential lock
indicator (  P. 3 3 0 )
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 230, 234) Security indicator
(  P. 117  119)(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (  P. 2 4 9 ) Easy access mode
indicator (  P. 3 2 1 )* 1
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3332-4. Using other driving systems
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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock
indicator light blinks ●
If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light continues to blink when using
the four-wheel drive control switch, stop the vehicle completely, move the shift
lever to “N” and operate the switch again. ●
If the shift lever is moved before the low speed four-wheel drive indicator turns
on/off, the transfer mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode dis-
engages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the
vehicle to move regardless of the shift po sition. (At this time, the indicator blinks
and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in “P”.
You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the shifting of
the transfer mode.
To complete the shifting, stop the vehicle completely, return the shift lever to “N”,
and confirm that the shift was completed (the indicator turns on/off). ●
If the engine coolant temperature is too low, the four-wheel drive control system
may not be able to shift. When the engine is warmer operate the switch again.
If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock indi-
cator light continues to blink even after attempting the above, there may be a mal-
function in the engine, the brake system or the four-wheel drive system. In this case,
you may not be able to shif t between “H4” and “L4”, and the center differential lock
may not be operable. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.