ignition LEXUS LX570 2015 Owner's Guide

2252-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
“AUTO” mode
●
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITI ON ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show
that “AUTO” mode is activated. ●
If the temperature of the rain drop sensor is 176  F (80  C) or higher, or 14  F
(-10  C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the
wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”. Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion The wipers operate automati-
cally. (After operating several
times, the wipers operate one
more time after a short delay to
prevent dripping.)
●
The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.

2302-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After washing and wiping operation seve ral times, the wipers operate one more
time after a short delay to prevent dripping. ■
Effect of vehicle and shift position on wiper operation
Type A ●
With selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to inter-
mittent wiper operation only the vehicle is stationary. ●
With or selected, the rear window wiper sweeps once when you
shift the shift lever to “R” while windshie ld wipers operating or with 17 seconds
from their deactivation.
Type B ●
With selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to inter-
mittent wiper operation only the vehicle is stationary. ●
With or selected, the rear window wiper sweeps once when you
shift the shift lever to “R” while windshie ld wipers operating or with 17 seconds
from their deactivation.■
Customization
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 912)
NOTICE■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

2312-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
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.

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)

2432-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Selecting conventional const ant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode differs from vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode. When constant speed con trol mode is selected, your vehi-
cle will maintain a set speed regardle ss of whether or not there are other
vehicles in the lane ahead.
Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control. Press the button again to de activate the cruise control.
Switch to constant sp eed control mode. (Push the lever forward and
hold for approximately one second.) Cruise control indicator will come on.
When in constant speed control mode, to return to vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, push the lever forw ard again and hold for approximately
1 second.
After the desired speed has been set, it is not possible to return to vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode.
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off and then turned to
IGNITION ON mode again, the vehicle will automatically return to vehicle-
to-vehicle distance control mode.
Adjusting the sp eed setting: 
P. 238
Canceling and resuming the speed setting: 
P. 240

2582-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Display on/off setting
On or off can be selected for intuitive parking assist display.
Touch “Display Off”. When the “Display Off” indicator is turned on, the display of intuitive
parking assist will be off. Touch “Displ ay Off” again to turn the display of
intuitive parking assist on.
Touch “Save”.
■ Alert distance setting
Front or rear center sensors display and tone indication can be set.
Touch “Rear”. Long distance or short distance can be selected.
Touch “Save”.■
The intuitive parking assi st can be operated when●
Front corner sensors:
• The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than “P”.
• The vehicle speed is less than approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).●
Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in “R”.■
Intuitive parking assist display
When an obstacle is detected while the rear view monitor system, Lexus parking
assist monitor or wide view front & side mo nitor is in use, the warning indicator will
appear in the top right of the screen even if the display setting has been set to off.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2

2632-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Using the rear view monitor system
■ Screen display
The rear view monitor system screen will be displayed if the shift lever
is shifted to the “R” position while the “ENGINE ST ART STOP” switch
is in IGNITION ON mode. The rear view monitor system displa ys the last-used parking mode first.
Intuitive parking assist display If an obstacle is detected while the
Intuitive parking assist is on, a dis-
play is shown in the top right cor-
ner of the screen.

2712-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Using the Lexus parking assist monitor
■ Screen display
The parking assist monitor screen will be displayed if the shift lever is
shifted to the “R” posit ion while the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
in IGNITION ON mode. The parking assist monitor displays the last-used parking mode first.
Perpendicular parking
Display mode switch screen
button (  P. 272)Switches the display mode.
Intuitive parking assist display If an obstacle is detected while the
intuitive parking assist is on, a dis-
play is shown in the top right cor-
ner of the screen.
Parking mode switch screen
button Switches the parking mode
(between perpendicular parking
and parallel parking assist screens)
Narrow mode screen on-off
button Switch the narrow mode on and
off. (
 P. 288)Parallel parking

3142-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
The wide view front & side monitor can be operated when ●
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.●
The vehicle speed is less than approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).■
Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, the system is canceled automatically. ●
When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 7 mph (12 km/h). ●
When the shift lever is in “R”.■
When the outside rear view mirrors have been folded
The side monitor screen can be displayed even if the outside rear view mirrors have
been folded. In this case, there will be a slight difference between the image dis-
played when the outside rear view mirrors are extended and when the outside rear
view mirrors have been folded.
If the side monitor is displayed while the outside rear view mirrors are folded, you
cannot check the area near the front edge of the vehicle as the base of the outside
rear view mirrors wi ll be in the way.■
When switched to from the Lexus parking assist monitor
If the wide view front & side monitor is
switched to from the Lexus parking assist
monitor, the icon display area will flash to
inform the driver that the currently displayed
area is the front or side. The icon display area
will continue to flash until the screen is turned
off.

3272-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Automatic leveling function
The vehicle is adjusted to a fixed height for each mode, regardless of the number of
occupants and the luggage load. ●
However the vehicle cannot be raised if the vehicle load exceeds the following
limits:
• Up to 4 occupants
* plus approximately 661 lb. (300 kg) in the normal mode
• Up to 4 occupants
* plus approximately 441 lb. (200 kg) in the high mode
* : average weight 150 lb. (68 kg) per person●
If the vehicle height cannot be raised when in the normal mode, and “LO”
appears on the display, the vehicle is loaded too heavily. Take extra care when
driving in this condition.
If the vehicle height cannot be raised ev en after unloading the vehicle, pull the
height select switch to “  ” then push to “  ”. If the vehicle height still cannot be
raised, turn the ignition off then on again, then try once more.■
When the vehicle is st opped during driving
The activation of the automatic leveling function may cause the vehicle height to
change. This is not a malfunction. ■
If the vehicle height does not change
If the vehicle is loaded too heavily, or the undercarriage has come into contact with
the road surface, the vehicle height cannot be raised/lowered. ■
In the following cases the 4-Wheel AHC will not operate ●
The brake pedal has been depressed for a few seconds or longer while the vehi-
cle is stopped. ●
Vehicle height control has not been frequently used. ●
The suspension fluid temperature is lower than -22°F (-30°C). ●
There is ice on the suspension. ●
Driving on bumpy roads which may caus e the suspension to fully elongate.●
If the steering wheel is abruptly turned more than 3/4 of a revolution with the
center differential lock system activated.