air condition LEXUS LX570 2015 Service Manual

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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTIONThe engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury
observe the following precautions. ■
When working on the engine compartment ●
Keep hands, clothing and t ools away from the moving fa ns and engine drive belt.●
Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust mani fold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot. ●
Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment. ●
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
and battery fumes are flammable. ●
Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.■
When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
With the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. (  P. 758)■
When working on or under the vehicle ●
Do not get under the vehicle with just the jack supporting it.
Always use automotive jack st ands or other solid supports.●
Use eye protection to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE■
If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt
in the air.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) NOTICE■
Repairing or replacing tires, wheels, tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters and tire valve caps ●
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.●
Make sure to install the tire valve caps. If the tire valve caps are not installed,
water could enter the tire pr essure warning valves and the tire pressure warning
valves could be bound. ●
When replacing tire valve ca ps, do not use tire valve caps other than those speci-
fied. The cap may become stuck.■
To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid seal ants, the tire pressu re warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified serv ice shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the
tire pressure warning valve and tran smitter when replacing the tire. (  P. 767)■
Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving on roads with loose su rfaces or potholes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing the cushion-
ing ability of the tires. In addition driv ing on rough roads may cause damage to the
tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels and body. ■
If tire inflation pressures become low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance
Keep your tires properly in flated. Otherwise, the following conditions may occur
and result in an accident causing death or serious injury: ●
Excessive wear ●
Uneven wear ●
Poor handling ●
Possibility of blowouts resu lting from overheated tires●
Poor sealing of the tire bead ●
Wheel deformation and/ or tire separation●
A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards
NOTICE■
When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure
Be sure to reinstall the tire valve caps.
Without the valve caps, dirt or moisture co uld get into the valve and cause air leak-
age, which could result in an accident. If the caps have been lost, replace them as
soon as possible.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Air conditioning filter The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to main-
tain air conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Turn the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch IGNITION ON
mode and switch to recircula ted air mode, then turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Open the glove box and remo ve the separate tray. (  P. 691)
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the filter case.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Cleaning method
If the filter is dirty, clean by
blowing compressed air
through the filter from the
downward side. Hold the air gun 2 in. (5 cm)
from the filter and blow for
approximately 2 minutes at 72
psi (500 kPa, 5.0 kgf/cm 2
or
bar).
If it is not available, have the filter
cleaned by your Lexus dealer.
■ Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one. The “  UP” marks shown on the
filter should be pointing up.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Checking interval
Inspect, clean and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heav y traffic flow, more frequent cleaning or
early replacement may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, refer
to the “Warranty and Services Guide”, “O wner’s Manual Supplement” or “Sched-
uled Maintenance”.) ■
If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the system ●
When using the air conditioning system, make sure that a filter is always installed. ●
When cleaning the filter, do not clean the filter with water.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 10 SEAT-A/C LH 25 A Seat heaters and ventilators
11 HWD4 30 A No circuit
12 HWD3 30 A No circuit
13 AHC 50 A 4-Wheel AHC
14 PTC-1 50 A PTC heater
15 PTC-2 50 A PTC heater
16 PTC-3 50 A PTC heater
17 RH-J/B 50 A RH-J/B
18 SUB BATT 40 A Towing
19 VGRS 40 A VGRS ECU
20 H-LP CLN 30 A Headlight cleaner
21 DEFOG 30 A Rear window defogger
22 SUB-R/B 100 A SUB-R/B
23 HTR 50 A Front air conditioning system
24 PBD 30 A Power back door ECU
25 LH-J/B 150 A LH-J/B
26 ALT 180 A Alternator
27 A/PUMP NO.1 50 A AI DRIVER
28 A/PUMP NO.2 50 A AI DRIVER 2
29 MAIN 40 A Headlight, daytime running light sys-
tem, HEAD LL, HEAD RL, HEAD LH,
HEAD RHFuse Ampere Circuit

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 4 PANEL 10 A Ashtray, brake controller, cigarette
lighter, cool box, center differential
lock, driving mode switches, multi-
information display, air conditioning
system, glove box light, audio system,
emergency flashers, headlight cleaner
switch, driving position memory but-
tons, outside rear view mirror
switches, overhead module, roll sens-
ing of curtain shield airbags off switch,
rear heater panel, shift lever switch,
power back door main switch, camera
switch, VSC OFF switch, steering
switch, console switch, instrument
panel light control
5 ECU-IG No.2 10 A Air conditioning system, rear heater
panel, overhead module, ABS, VSC,
steering sensor, yaw rate & G sensor,
main body ECU, stoplights, moon
roof, anti-glare inside rear view mirror
6 WINCH 5 A No circuit
7 A/C IG 10 A Cool box, condenser fan, cooler com-
pressor, rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers, smog sensor
8 TAIL 15 A Tail lights, license plate lights, front fog
lights, parking lights, side marker
lightsFuse Ampere Circuit

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 21 RR FOG 7.5 A No circuit
22 A/C 7.5 A Air conditioning system
23 AM1 5 A No circuit
24 TI & TE 15 A Tilt and telescopic steering
25 FR P/SEAT RH 30 A Power seat
26 PWR OUTLET 15 A Power outlet
27 OBD 7.5 A On Board Diagnostics
28 PSB 30 A Pre-collision system
29 DR/LCK 25 A Main body ECU
30 FR P/SEAT LH 30 A Power seat
31 INVERTER 15 A InverterFuse Ampere Circuit

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