suspension LEXUS LX570 2015 User Guide

3662-5. Driving information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of serious personal
injury or damage to your vehicle: ●
Drive carefully when off the road. Do no t take unnecessary risks by driving in
dangerous places. ●
Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could
jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and especially your
thumbs on the outside of the rim. ●
Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand,
mud, water or snow. ●
After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., ch eck that there is no
grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, et c. adhering or trapped on the underbody.
Clear off any such matter fr om the underbody. If the vehicle is used with these
materials trapped or adhering to the underbody, a breakdown or fire could
occur. ●
When driving off-road or in rugged te rrain, do not drive at excessive speeds,
jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehi-
cle rollover causing death or serious in jury. You are also risking expensive dam-
age to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

3972-5. Driving information
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
AVS (adaptive variable suspension system)
The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability. (  P. 331)■
Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as
an engine, transmission, diff erential or wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that you
do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for ov er 500 miles (800 km), you can start tow-
ing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less
than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trai ler, and avoid full throttle acceleration.■
Maintenance ●
If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. (See “Owner’s Gu ide”, “Warranty and Services Guide”,
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.) ●
Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.■
If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your ve hicle and trailer, causing instability.●
If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wh eel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and
trailer should stabilize. (if enabled, Traile r Sway Control can also help to stabilize
the vehicle and trailer.)

8245-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) If you think something is wrong If you notice any of the following sy mptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■ Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gaug e needle continually points
higher than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than normal.
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal.
■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor

8956-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Suspension
Tires and wheels Fluid type Suspension fluid AHC
Tire size P285/50R20 111V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure) Normal driving
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Trailer towing
Add 2 psi (10 kPa, 0.1 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the
rear tires.
Wheel size 20  8 1/2J
Wheel nut torque 97 ft•lbf (131 N•m, 13.4 kgf•m)

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
4WD Four Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
AFS Adaptive Front-lighting System
AHC Active Height Control Suspension
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AVS Adaptive Variable Suspension
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GPS Global Positioning System
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
HI High
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INT Intermittent

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C
Air conditioning filter .........................781
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 444
ABS.............................................................349
Active head restraint .............................. 69
Active height control
suspension ............................................320
Active traction control........................349
Adaptive Front-lighting System....... 210
Adaptive Variable
Suspension ............................................ 331
AFS .............................................................. 210
AHC...........................................................320
Air conditioning filter ........................... 781
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .........................781
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 444
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions......... 130
Airbag precautions for your
child......................................................... 134
Airbag warning light ........................ 827
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ..................... 130
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................................... 134
Front passenger occupant
classification system....................... 140
General airbag precautions ..........134
Locations of airbags........................... 126
Modification and disposal of
airbags .................................................. 138
Proper driving post ure ...........124, 134 Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch ............................. 139
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................ 130
Side airbag precautions................... 134
SRS airbags ............................................ 126
SRS airbags instructions
for Canadian owners................... 929
Alarm ............................................................ 121
Antenna ..................................................... 501
Anti-lock brake system ..................... 349
Armrest ...................................................... 712
Assist grips ................................................ 713
Ashtrays.................................................... 703
Audio system
Antenna....................................................501
AUX port ...............................................574
CD player ............................................. 507
DVD player.......................................... 507
iPod .......................................................... 562
MP3/WMA disc............................... 509
Optimal use ..........................................572
Radio ....................................................... 487
Steering wheel audio switch........ 576
USB memory ...................................... 552
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 444
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 212
Automatic light control
system ....................................................208
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .....................181
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ............................... 870
Paddle shift switches ......................... 184
“S” mode ..................................................186A