LEXUS LX570 2015 Owners Manual

7394-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) NOTICE■
Cleaning detergents ●
Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle inte-
rior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline
or acidic solutions, dye, or bleach.
• Seats: Acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol. ●
Do not use polish wax or po lish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior
part’s painted surface may be damaged.■
Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces. ●
Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately. ●
Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park
the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer. ●
Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the upholstery, as
they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.■
Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio syst em may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and may also
cause the body to rust. ■
Cleaning the inside of the rear quarter windows and rear window ●
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear quarter windows and rear window, as
this may cause damage to the rear wind ow defogger heater wires or antenna.
Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm wa ter to gently wipe the window clean.
Wipe the window in stroke s running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.●
Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular main-
tenance is essential. It is the owne r’s responsibility to perform regular
checks. Lexus recommends the following maintenance.
■ General maintenance
General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis. This
can be done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.
■ Scheduled maintenance
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance schedule. For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the “War-
ranty and Services Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Sched-
uled Maintenance”.
■ Do-it-yourself maintenance
You can perform some maintenan ce procedures yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your self maintenance may affect war-
ranty coverage. The use of Lexus repair manuals is recommended.
For details about warranty coverage , refer to the separate “Owner’s
Guide”, “Warranty and Services Guid e”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
or “Warranty Booklet”.

7414-2. Maintenance
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus part s be used for repair to ensure perfor-
mance of each system. If no n-Lexus parts are used in replacement or if a repair
shop other than a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm the warranty coverage.■
Resetting the message indicating main tenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintena nce is performed according to the maintenance sched-
ule, please reset the message.
To reset the data, follow th e procedures described below:
Switch the display to the trip meter A when the engine is running.
(  P. 192)
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mo de (but do not start the engine
because otherwise the reset mode will be canceled). Continue to press
and hold the button until the multi-in formation display indicates that the
reset is complete.■
Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Lexus dealer●
Lexus technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well informed about the operations of all
systems on your vehicle. ●
Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been
performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your
vehicle is under warranty, your Lexus dealer will promptly take care of it.STEP 1
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7424-2. Maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in se rious damage to the vehicle and possible
serious injury or death. ■
Handling of the battery ●
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and other reproduc tive harm. Work in a well ventilated
area. ●
Oils, fuels and fluids contai ned in vehicles as well as waste produced by compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals know n to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reprod uctive harm. Avoid exposure and wash
any affected area immediately. ●
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds which are known to cause brai n damage. Wash your hands after han-
dling. (  P. 762)

7434-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) General maintenance
Engine compartment Items Check points
Battery • Maintenance-free (  P. 762)
Brake fluid • At the correct level? (  P. 759)
Engine coolant • At the correct level? (  P. 757)
Engine oil • At the correct level? (  P. 753)
Exhaust system • No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid • At the correct level? (  P. 761)
Radiator/condenser/hoses • Not blocked with foreign matter?
(  P. 758)
Washer fluid • At the correct level? (  P. 765)Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed
at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Services Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any problem you
notice should be brought to the attent ion of your Lexus dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

7444-2. Maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Vehicle interior Items Check points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be held securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
“P”?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance
and correct amount of free play?
Brakes • Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system operate
smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate prop-
erly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Vehicle exterior Items Check points
Doors • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after parking?
Tires • Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be damaged or
excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated
according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear window
wiper • The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield/rear window without
streaking or skipping.
CAUTION■
If the engine is running
Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

7464-2. Maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programsSome states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include
OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the
operation of the emission control system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in
the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test
and may need to be repaired. Cont act your Lexus dealer to service
the vehicle.
■ Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
● When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set du ring ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may
not be completely set.
● When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary mal-
function and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
■ When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several driv-
ing trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the
vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
■ If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.

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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dures given in these sections.
Items Parts and tools
Battery condition (  P. 762) •Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level (  P. 759) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake
fluid)
Engine coolant level (  P. 757) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene gly-
col based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)

7484-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Items Parts and tools
Engine oil level  P. 753) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding oil)
Fuses (  P. 786) • Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Power steering fluid (  P. 761) • Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON ®
II or III
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power
steering fluid)
Light bulbs (  P. 803) • Bulb with same number and
wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser
(  P. 758) 
Tire inflation pressure (  P. 775) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (  P. 765) • Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water
or washer fluid)