maintenance LEXUS LX570 2015 User Guide

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
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Automatic car washes ●
Fold the mirrors back be fore washing the vehicle.●
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint. ●
Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There may
also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.■
High pressure car washes ●
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the
windows. ●
Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.Perform the following to protect the ve hicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion.
● Working from top to bottom, lib erally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the wa terproof coating deteriorates.If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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Aluminum wheels ●
Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not us e strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent an d wax as used on the paint.●
Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving
for long distance in the hot weather. ●
Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.■
Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION■
When cleaning the windshield
●
When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand ●
When a wet rag or similar is he ld close to the raindrop sensor●
If something bumps against the windshield ●
If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the
raindrop sensor■
Caution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaus t pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns. Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers
may operate unexpectedly in the following
situations, and may result in hands being
caught or other serious injuries and cause
damage to the wiper blades.OFF

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) NOTICE■
To prevent deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.) ●
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint
surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smok e, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface ●
If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately. ●
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with
low humidity when storing the wheels.■
Cleaning the exterior lights ●
Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights. ●
Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.■
When using an automatic car wash
Turn off the wiper switch.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may
be damaged.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior and keep
it in top condition:
■ Protecting the vehicle interior
Remove dirt and dust using a vacu um cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
■ Cleaning the leather areas
● Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
● Wipe any excess dirt and dust wi th a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent. Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool deter-
gent.
● Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe
off all remaining traces of detergent.
● Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dr y in a shaded ventilated area.
■ Synthetic leather areas
● Remove loose dirt using a vacuum cleaner.
● Apply a mild soap solution to th e synthetic leather using a sponge
or soft cloth.
● Allow the solution to soak in fo r a few minutes. Remove the dirt
and wipe off the solution with a clean, damp cloth.

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Caring for leather areas
Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to main-
tain the quality of the vehicle’s interior. ■
Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or
brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply water. Excellent
results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible.■
Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
CAUTION■
Water in the vehicle ●
Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch fire. ●
Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(  P. 128)
Electrical malfunction may cause the airbag s to deploy or not function properly,
resulting in death or serious injury.■
Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off the
windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) NOTICE■
Cleaning detergents ●
Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle inte-
rior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline
or acidic solutions, dye, or bleach.
• Seats: Acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol. ●
Do not use polish wax or po lish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior
part’s painted surface may be damaged.■
Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces. ●
Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately. ●
Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park
the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer. ●
Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the upholstery, as
they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.■
Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio syst em may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and may also
cause the body to rust. ■
Cleaning the inside of the rear quarter windows and rear window ●
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear quarter windows and rear window, as
this may cause damage to the rear wind ow defogger heater wires or antenna.
Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm wa ter to gently wipe the window clean.
Wipe the window in stroke s running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.●
Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular main-
tenance is essential. It is the owne r’s responsibility to perform regular
checks. Lexus recommends the following maintenance.
■ General maintenance
General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis. This
can be done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.
■ Scheduled maintenance
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance schedule. For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the “War-
ranty and Services Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Sched-
uled Maintenance”.
■ Do-it-yourself maintenance
You can perform some maintenan ce procedures yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your self maintenance may affect war-
ranty coverage. The use of Lexus repair manuals is recommended.
For details about warranty coverage , refer to the separate “Owner’s
Guide”, “Warranty and Services Guid e”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
or “Warranty Booklet”.

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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
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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)

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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.