engine LEXUS LX570 2015 Owners Manual

7113-8. Other interior features
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Interior features
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The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
Replacing the air filters
Filters are installed in the seat ventilators. For replacement of the filters, contact
your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION■
Burns ●
Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or dr ugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)●
Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater. Using the seat
heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the seat and may
lead to overheating. ●
Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the seat heaters and ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an unev en surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nail s, etc.) into the seat.■
To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters an d ventilators off when the engine is not running.

7153-8. Other interior features
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Interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTIONObserve the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floo r mat to slip, possibly interfering with the
pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become diffi-
cult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident. ■
When installing the driver’s floor mat ●
Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles,
even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats. ●
Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat. ●
Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided. ●
Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other. ●
Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.■
Before driving ●
Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in
the correct place with all the provided
retaining hooks (clips). Be especially care-
ful to perform this check after cleaning the
floor. ●
With the engine stopped and the shift lever
in “P”, fully depress each pedal to the floor
to make sure it does not interfere with the
floor mat.

Maintenance and care
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733
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ............ 734
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............. 737
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ....................... 740
General maintenance.......... 743
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................... 746
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ............................ 747
Hood .......................................... 750
Engine compartment ............ 751
Tires ............................................ 766
Tire inflation pressure .......... 775
Wheels ....................................... 779
Air conditioning filter ............ 781
Electronic key battery ......... 784
Checking and
replacing fuses..................... 786
Light bulbs ................................ 803

7414-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus part s be used for repair to ensure perfor-
mance of each system. If no n-Lexus parts are used in replacement or if a repair
shop other than a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm the warranty coverage.■
Resetting the message indicating main tenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintena nce is performed according to the maintenance sched-
ule, please reset the message.
To reset the data, follow th e procedures described below:
Switch the display to the trip meter A when the engine is running.
(  P. 192)
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mo de (but do not start the engine
because otherwise the reset mode will be canceled). Continue to press
and hold the button until the multi-in formation display indicates that the
reset is complete.■
Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Lexus dealer●
Lexus technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well informed about the operations of all
systems on your vehicle. ●
Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been
performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your
vehicle is under warranty, your Lexus dealer will promptly take care of it.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

7424-2. Maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in se rious damage to the vehicle and possible
serious injury or death. ■
Handling of the battery ●
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and other reproduc tive harm. Work in a well ventilated
area. ●
Oils, fuels and fluids contai ned in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals know n to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reprod uctive harm. Avoid exposure and wash
any affected area immediately. ●
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds which are known to cause brai n damage. Wash your hands after han-
dling. (  P. 762)

7434-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) General maintenance
Engine compartment Items Check points
Battery • Maintenance-free (  P. 762)
Brake fluid • At the correct level? (  P. 759)
Engine coolant • At the correct level? (  P. 757)
Engine oil • At the correct level? (  P. 753)
Exhaust system • No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid • At the correct level? (  P. 761)
Radiator/condenser/hoses • Not blocked with foreign matter?
(  P. 758)
Washer fluid • At the correct level? (  P. 765)Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed
at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Services Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any problem you
notice should be brought to the attent ion of your Lexus dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

7454-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Vehicle exterior Items Check points
Doors • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after parking?
Tires • Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be damaged or
excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated
according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear window
wiper • The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield/rear window without
streaking or skipping.
CAUTION■
If the engine is running
Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

7474
Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dures given in these sections.
Items Parts and tools
Battery condition (  P. 762) •Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level (  P. 759) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake
fluid)
Engine coolant level (  P. 757) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene gly-
col based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)

7484-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Items Parts and tools
Engine oil level  P. 753) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding oil)
Fuses (  P. 786) • Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Power steering fluid (  P. 761) • Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON ®
II or III
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power
steering fluid)
Light bulbs (  P. 803) • Bulb with same number and
wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser
(  P. 758) 
Tire inflation pressure (  P. 775) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (  P. 765) • Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water
or washer fluid)

7494-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTIONThe engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury
observe the following precautions. ■
When working on the engine compartment ●
Keep hands, clothing and t ools away from the moving fa ns and engine drive belt.●
Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust mani fold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot. ●
Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment. ●
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
and battery fumes are flammable. ●
Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.■
When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
With the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. (  P. 758)■
When working on or under the vehicle ●
Do not get under the vehicle with just the jack supporting it.
Always use automotive jack st ands or other solid supports.●
Use eye protection to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE■
If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt
in the air.