LEXUS LX570 2015 Owners Manual

1812-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(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.

1822-1. Driving procedures
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Shift position uses
* 1
: Shifting to the “D” position allows the system to select a gear suitable for
the driving conditions. Setting the shif t lever to the “D” position is recom-
mended for normal driving.
* 2
: If equipped, by selecting shift ranges using paddle shift switches, you can
control engine braking forces.
* 3
: Selecting shift ranges using “S” mode restricts the upper limit of the possi-
ble gear ranges, controls engine br aking forces, and prevents unneces-
sary upshifting. Shift position Function
P Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
R Reversing
N Condition in which the power is not transmitted
D Normal driving
* 1
or temporary shift range selection
driving
* 2
S “S” mode driving
* 3
(  P. 186)

1832-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Selecting a driving mode
The following patterns can be selected to suit current driving and
operating conditions.
Power mode For powerful acceleration and
driving in mountainous regions.
Normal mode For normal driving.
Second start mode For starting on slippery road
surfaces, such as on snow.
Press “2nd” to return to normal
mode.

1842-1. Driving procedures
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Changing shift range in “D” position
■ Shift lever
If the shift lever is shifted into the “D” position, the appropriate gear is
automatically selected, as determ ined by the driving conditions.
■ Paddle shift switches (if equipped)
While the shift lever is in the “D” position, engine braking force can be
temporarily switched to.
By firstly operating the “-” paddle sh ift switch, the “-” and “+” switches
can be used to freely switch the shift range.
Changing the shift range allows res triction of the highest gear, pre-
venting unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine brak-
ing force to be selected.
Downshifting
Upshifting To return to normal D position
driving, the “+” paddle shift switch
must be held down for a period of
time.

1852-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(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 grea ter engine braking force than a
higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

1862-1. Driving procedures
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Changing shift ranges in “S” mode
When the shift lever is in the “S” position, the shift lever or paddle shift
switches can be operated as follows:
Downshifting
Upshifting
The initial shift range in “S” mode is automatically s et to “5” or “4” accord-
ing to the vehicle speed. However, the i nitial shift range may be set to “3”
or “2” if the AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the “D”
position. (  P. 188)

1872-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(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 grea ter engine braking force than a
higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase. ■
Paddle shift switches (if equipped) ●
When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated in the “D” position, a shift range will
be automatically selected. The 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 w ill 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 or paddle shift switch
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 restrict ions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perf ormance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downsh ifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or a paddle shift swit ch (if equipped) is operated. (The warning
buzzer will sound twice.)

1882-1. Driving procedures
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
When driving with the cruise contro l 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 with paddle shift switches) or “S” mode,
downshifting to “5” or “4”. (  P. 232, 236)●
When switching the driving mode to powe r mode while driving in “D” position.
(  P. 183)■
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. 870■
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.)

1892-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Turn signal lever
■
Turn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or re ar turn signal lights has not burned out.■
If the turn signals stop flashing befo re a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again. ■
To discontinue flashing of the tu rn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction. ■
Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 912) Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
then release it) The right hand signals will flash
3 times.
Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway and
then release it) The left hand signals will flash 3
times.

1902-1. Driving procedures
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Parking brake
■
Usage in winter time
 P. 376
NOTICE■
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over-
heating, which may affect braking pe rformance and increase brake wear.Sets the parking brake Fully set the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal.
Releases the parking brake Slightly raise the lever and lower
it completely while pressing the
button.CanadaU.S.A