flat tire LEXUS LX570 2015 User Guide

3792-5. Driving information
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious
injury. ●
Use tires of the size sp ecified for your vehicle.●
Maintain the recommended level of tire inflation pressure. ●
Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h ), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used. ●
Snow tires should be in stalled on all wheels.■
Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury. ●
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used or
30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower. ●
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes. ●
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting opera-
tions that cause sudden engine braking. ●
Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.■
When installing tire chains
Turn off the vehicle height control.
The vehicle height may change due to the automatic leveling function and you may
catch part of your body in the vehi cle, resulting in an accident. (  P. 320)

3932-5. Driving information
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid an accident, death or seriou s injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
● Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not
exceed the posted towing speed limit.
● Lexus recommends that the vehicle- trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104
km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the posted
towing speed limit or the speed limi t for your trailer as set forth in your
trailer owner’s manual, whichever is lowest. Inst ability of the towing
vehicle-trailer combination (tra iler sway) increases as speed
increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of control.
● Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and rever sing with the trailer attached in an
area away from traffic until you beco me accustomed to the feel of the
vehicle-trailer combination.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice. Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the le ft. Move your hand to the right to move the
trailer to the right. (T his is generally opposite to reversing without a
trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have someone
guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an accident.
● As stopping distance is increased wh en towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increas ed. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in the trailer jackknif-
ing and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery
surfaces.

3962-5. Driving information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■
Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met: ●
Ensure that your vehicle’s ti res are properly inflated. (  P. 895)●
Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommenda-
tion. ●
All trailer lights work as required by law. ●
All lights work each time you connect them. ●
The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer. ●
The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight,
overloading, worn suspensi on, or other possible causes.●
The trailer cargo is securely loaded. ●
The rear view mirrors conform to all appl icable federal, state/provincial or local
regulations. If they do no t, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing pur-
poses. No matter which class of tow hitch applies,
for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball
setup must be the proper height for the cou-
pler on the trailer.
Trailer ball
Coupler

7303-8. Other interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen , Safety Connect can work with local authorities
to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. After filing a
police report, call the Safety Co nnect response center at 1-800-25-
LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) and follow the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcemen t with recovery of a stolen vehi-
cle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicl e location data may, under cer-
tain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your vehicle.
Further information is available at Lexus.com.
■ Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering agent will
determine your vehi cle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch
the necessary assistance required. If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent
that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■ Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside A ssistance adds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Le xus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such
as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a desc ription of the Roadside
Assistance services and their limitations, please see the Safety Con-
nect Terms and Conditions, whic h are available at Lexus.com.

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

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.

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)

7674-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, ti re pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning va lves and transmitters are installed,
new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure warning computer
and the tire pressure warning system must be initialized. Have tire pres-
sure warning valve and transmitter ID codes registered by your Lexus
dealer. (  P. 768)
Initializing the tire pressure warning system
■ The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the following
circumstances:
● When rotating the tires in above situation.
● When the set tire pressure has been changed before towing.
(  P. 895)
When the tire pressure warning sy stem is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.

7684-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in safe plac e and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to OFF. While the vehicle is moving, initialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. (  P. 895)Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate based on
this pressure level.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP ” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Push and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light blinks
slowly 3 times and a message
appears on the multi-information
display.
Wait for a few minutes with th e IGNITION ON mode, and then
turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to OFF.
Registering ID codes
The tire pressure warning valve and tra nsmitter is equipped with a unique
ID code. When replacing a tire pre ssure warning valve and transmitter, it
is necessary to register the ID code of tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter. Have the ID code registered by your Lexus dealer.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

7694-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if: ●
You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose the
fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage ●
A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or
location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consul t with your Lexus dealer.■
Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not registered,
the tire pressure warning sy stem will not work properly. After driving for about 20
minutes, the tire pressure warning light come s on after blinking for 1 minute to indi-
cate a system malfunction. ■
When rotating the tires
Make sure that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off. If the tires are rotated
while the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the tire posi-
tion information will not be updated.
If this accidentally occurs, either turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to off
and then to IGNITION ON mode, or initia lize the system afte r checking that the
tire pressure is properly adjusted. ■
Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old mu st be checked by a qualified technician even if it has
seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious. ■
If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
The effectiveness of the tire s as snow tires is lost.