trailer LEXUS LX570 2015 Owner's Guide

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

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.)

3982-5. Driving information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ●
After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the sp eed at which trailer swaying occurred is
beyond the limit of your partic ular vehicle-trailer combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the towing
vehicle-trailer increase s as speed increases.
CAUTION■
Trailer towing precautions ●
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with
the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so could cause
an accident resulting in death or seriou s injury. Vehicle stab ility and braking per-
formance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and performance, and the
hitch. Your vehicle will handle d ifferently when towing a trailer.●
Set the vehicle height to the “LO” mode and turn off the 4-Wheel AHC when
you connect a trailer, otherwise the vehicle height may change due to the auto-
matic leveling function, and you may catch part of your body in the vehicle, result-
ing in an accident. (  P. 320)

3992-5. Driving information
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
To avoid accident or injury ●
Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR. ●
If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device with
sufficient capacity is required. ●
If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing hitch
with sufficient capacity is required. ●
Adjust the tongue weight within the ap propriate range. Place heavier loads as
close to the trailer axle as possible. ●
Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the speed
limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual, whichever is low-
est. Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery
surface, etc. to help avoid an accident. If you experience a vehicle-trailer instabil-
ity from reducing a certain speed, slow down and make sure you keep your vehi-
cle speed under the speed of whic h you experience the instability.●
Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns. ●
Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and
loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces. ●
Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue weight capacities. ●
Do not use cruise co ntrol when towing.●
Slow down and downshift before descendi ng steep or long downhill grades. Do
not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades. ●
Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long down hills. Before descend-
ing steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do not make sud-
den downshifts when descending steep or long downhill grades. Avoid holding
the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too frequently. This could
cause the brakes to overheat and re sult in reduced braking efficiency.

4002-5. Driving information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the hitch
manufacturer. Even though the vehicle ma y be physically capable of towing a
higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight rating of the par-
ticular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight ra ting specified for
the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the maximum we ight rating set by the trailer-hitch man-
ufacturer can cause an accident resulting in death or serious personal injuries.■
When towing a trailer
Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable federal and
state/provincial regulations. ●
If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbr aked TWR, trailer brakes are required.
Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable federal and
state/provincial regulations. ●
Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehicle’s
braking effectiveness. ●
Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the
trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is
danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE■
When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Lexus dealer. Do not install the trailer
hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage. ■
Do not directly splice trailer lights
Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your
vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.

7914-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■ Engine compartment (fuse box on the left side)
Fuse Ampere Circuit
1 A/F 15 A A/F heater
2 HORN 10 A Horn
3 EFI MAIN 25 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, A/F heater, fuel pump
4 IG2 MAIN 30 A INJ, IGN, MET
5 RR A/C 50 A Blower controller
6 CDS FAN 25 A Condenser fan
7 RR S/HTR 20 A Rear seat heater
8 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights
9 STOP 15 A Stoplights, high mounted stoplight,
brake controller, ABS, VSC, main
body ECU, Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, trailer

7934-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 30 ABS1 50 A ABS
31 ABS2 30 A ABS
32 ST 30 A Starter system
33 IMB 7.5 A ID code box, smart access system
with push-button start, GBS
34 AM2 5 A Main body ECU
35 DOME2 7.5 A Vanity lights, overhead module, rear
interior light
36 ECU-B2 5 A Driving position memory system,
power back door ECU, power third
seat
37 AMP 2 30 A Audio system
38 RSE 7.5 A Rear seat entertainment
39 TOWING 30 A Towing
40 DOOR NO.2 25 A Main body ECU
41 STR LOCK 20 A Steering lock system
42 TURN-HAZ 15 A Meter, front turn signal lights, side
turn signal lights, rear turn signal
lights, trailer
43 EFI MAIN2 20 A Fuel pump
44 ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
45 ALT-S 5 A IC-ALT
46 AMP 1 30 A Audio system
47 RAD NO.1 10 A Navigation system, audio system,
parking assist systemFuse Ampere Circuit

7964-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Driver’s side instrument panel
Fuse Ampere Circuit
1 CIG 15 A Cigarette lighter
2 BK/UP LP 10 A Back-up lights, trailer
3 ACC 7.5 A Audio system, parking assist system,
multi-display assembly, main body
ECU, mirror ECU, satellite radio,
smart access system with push-but-
ton start

8285-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to co rrect the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off. Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• Trailer sway control;
• The Active TRAC;
• The hill-start assist control system;
• Crawl Control system; or
• Multi-terrain select.
(Flashes) “AFS OFF” indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the AFS.
Warning light Warning light/Details Correction procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
* 1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed. Check that all doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel
is about 4.0 gal. (15.0 L, 3.3
Imp.gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.Warning light Warning light/Details

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) Dimensions and weights
* 1
: Unladen vehicles
* 2
: Vehicles with roof luggage carrier
* 3
: Vehicles without roof luggage carrierOverall length 198.0 in. (5030 mm)
Overall width 77.6 in. (1970 mm)
Overall height
* 1
75.6 in. (1920 mm)
* 2
73.4 in. (1865 mm)
* 3
Wheelbase 112.2 in. (2850 mm)
Tread Front 64.6 in. (1640 mm)
Rear 64.4 in. (1635 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 1285 lb. (580 kg)
TWR
(trailer weight +
cargo weight) With brake 7000 lb. (3175 kg)
Without brake 1000 lb. (454 kg)