LEXUS LX570 2015 Owners Manual

2312-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Headlight cleaner switch 
 : If equipped■
The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight
switch is turned on.
NOTICE■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause the
washer fluid pump to overheat.Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control 
 : If equippedUse the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
■ Setting the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control. Cruise control indicator will
come on.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed. “SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.STEP 1
STEP 2

2332-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Adjusting the set speed
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set
speed is obtained.
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired
direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the
lever in the desired direction.
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximatel y 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the
lever is operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased
continually until the lever is released.
■ Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control. The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Pushing the lever up resumes
the constant speed control. Resuming is available when the
vehicle speed is more than
approximately 25 mph (40
km/h).

2342-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Cruise control can be set when ●
The shift lever is in the “D” or range “4” or higher of “S” has been selected. ●
Range “4” or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift. (vehicles with
paddle shift switches) ●
Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).■
Accelerating after s etting the vehicle speed●
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes. ●
Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by
first accelerating the vehicle to the de sired speed and then pushing the lever
down to set the new speed. ■
Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the ve hicle speed in any of the following situa-
tions. ●
Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.●
VSC is activated. ●
Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ●
The switching operation continues for 5 seconds or more after the center dif-
ferential lock switch has been operated.■
If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-information
display
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactiv ate the system, and then press the but-
ton again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately
after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

2352-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise contro l off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.■
Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death
or serious injury. ●
In heavy traffic ●
On roads with sharp bends ●
On winding roads ●
On slippery roads, such as thos e covered with rain, ice or snow●
On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.●
When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

2362-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Dynamic radar cruise control 
 : If equippedDynamic radar cruise control suppleme nts conventional cruise control
with a vehicle-to-vehicle distance co ntrol. In vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, the vehicle automatica lly accelerates or decelerates in
order to maintain a set followin g distance from vehicles ahead.
Display
Set speed
Indicators
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button
Cruise control switch

2372-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle- to-vehicle distance control
mode)
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control. Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator will come on.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed. “SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.STEP 1
STEP 2

2382-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Adjusting the set speed
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set
speed is displayed.
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired
direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the
lever in the desired direction.
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:
• When the set speed is shown in “MPH”
Fine adjustment: By approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) each time the
lever is operated
Large adjustment: By approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) for each 0.75
seconds the lever is held
• When the set speed is shown in “km/h”
Fine adjustment: By approximately 3.1 mph (5 km/h) each time the
lever is operated
Large adjustment: By approximatel y 3.1 mph (5 km/h) for each 0.75
seconds the lever is held
In the constant speed control mode ( 
P. 243), the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mp h (1.6 km/h) each time the lever
is operated
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased contin-
ually until the lever is released

2392-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Pressing the button changes the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance as
follows:
Long
Medium
Short The vehicle-to-vehicle distance
is set automatically to long
mode when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode.
If a vehicle is running ahead of
you, the preceding vehicle mark
will also be displayed.
■ Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings
Select a distance from the tabl e below. Note that the distances
shown correspond to a vehicle sp eed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance increa ses/decreases in accordance with
vehicle speed. Preceding vehicle mark
Distance options Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Long Approximately 220 ft. (65 m)
Medium Approximately 130 ft. (40 m)
Short Approximately 100 ft. (30 m)

2402-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Canceling and resuming the speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the cruise control. The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Pushing the lever up resumes
the cruise control and returns
vehicle speed to the set
speed. Resuming is available when the
vehicle speed is more than
approximately 25 mph (40 km/
h)