LEXUS LX570 2015 Owners Manual

1611-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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Laws and regulations pertaining to Anchors
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications
can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
CAUTION■
When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR lock
mode: (  P. 95)
ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or discomfort to
the child. ■
When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix
the child restraint syst em securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passen-
gers may be seriously injured or even kill ed in the event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident. ●
If the driver’s seat interferes with the child
restraint system and prevents it from being
attached correctly, attach the child
restraint system to the right-hand second
seat. ●
Child restraint system installed on the third
seat should not contact the second seat-

1621-7. Safety information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
When installing a child restraint system
●
When using the LATCH anchors for a child restraint system, move the seat as far
back as possible, with the seatback close to the child restraint system. ●
When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away
from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder. Failing to
do so may result in death or serious inju ry in the event of su dden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident. ●
Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.●
Shake the child restraint sy stem left and right, and forward and backward to
ensure that it has be en securely installed.●
After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.●
Follow all installation instructions provid ed by the child rest raint system manufac-
turer. ●
Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoidable.
When installing a forward-facing or
booster child restrain t on the front passen-
ger seat, move the seat as far back as pos-
sible even if the AIR BAG OFF indicator
light illuminates. Failing to do so may result
in death or serious injury if the airbags
deploy (inflate).

1631-7. Safety information
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Before driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when inst alling a child restraint system, the seat belt
will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious
injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident. ■
To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around
the anchors and that the seat belt is no t caught behind the child restraint system.
Make sure the child restraint system is se curely attached, or it may cause death or
serious injury to the child or other passe ngers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden
swerve or accident.

1641-7. Safety information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U)

When driving
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.................. 166
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 177
Automatic transmission ......... 181
Turn signal lever ...................... 189
Parking brake .......................... 190
Horn ............................................. 191
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ................ 192
Indicators and warning
lights ......................................... 196
Multi-information
display .................................... 200
2-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................... 208
Automatic High Beam ........... 213
Fog light switch ...................... 220
Windshield wipers
and washer ............................ 222
Rear window wiper
and washer ........................... 228
Headlight cleaner
switch ....................................... 231 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ........................ 232
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 236
Intuitive parking assist........... 251
Rear view monitor system... 262
Lexus parking assist
monitor................................... 270
Wide view front &
side monitor .......................... 303
4-Wheel AHC (Active
Height Control
Suspension) .......................... 320
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system) ............. 331
Four-wheel drive system ..... 332
Crawl Control (with Turn
Assist function) .................... 337
Multi-terrain Select .............. 344
Driving assist systems........... 349
Pre-Collision System............ 357
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions ........... 363
Cargo and luggage ............... 368
Vehicle load limits ................. 375
Winter driving tips ................. 376
Trailer towing........................... 381
Dinghy towing.......................... 401

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■ Starting the engine (  P. 177)
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”.
(  P. 181)
Release the parking brake. (  P. 190)
Gradually release the brake peda l and gently push the accel-
erator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake. When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to “P” or “N”. (  P. 181)
■ Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (  P. 190)
Shift the shift lever to “P”. (  P. 181)When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

1672-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Starting on a steep uphill
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D”.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.■
Driving in the rain ●
Drive carefully when it is raining, becaus e visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and th e road will be slippery.●
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially
slippery. ●
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because
there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, prevent-
ing the steering and brakes from operating properly.■
Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is
due to automatic up-shifting control or do wn-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.●
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill ●
When the accelerator pedal is released ●
When the brake pedal is depressed while power mode is selected (  P. 183)■
Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to
observe: ●
For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops. ●
For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer. ●
For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

1682-1. Driving procedures
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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type park ing brake system. This type of brake sys-
tem needs bedding-down of the brake shoe s periodically or whenever the parking
brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Ha ve your Lexus dealer perform the bed-
ding down operation. ■
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (  P. 888)■
Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests Zone of Eco driving with current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the vehicle exceeds Zone of Eco driving,
the right side of Eco Driving Indicator
Zone Display will blink and Eco Driving
Indicator Light will turn off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in
the following conditions: ●
The shift lever is in anything other than
“D”. ●
The paddle shift switch (if equipped) is
operating. ●
The vehicle is set to second start mode or
power mode. (  P. 183)●
The vehicle speed is approximately 81 mph
(130 km/h) or higher. ●
The Crawl Control is operating. (  P.
337)

1692-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
When turning off the engine
Emission system operating so unds may continue for a short time after the engine is
turned off. This is not a malfunction, and helps to ensure optimal performance of the
emission system.
CAUTION■
When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running.
This prevents the vehicle from creeping. ■
When driving the vehicle ●
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may le ad to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle
only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals prop-
erly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your ri ght foot. Depressing the brake pedal
using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an acci-
dent.

1702-1. Driving procedures
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION ●
Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can 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 heal th hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer 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 vehicl e 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. 883●
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. 182)