lights LEXUS LX570 2016 Manual PDF

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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance■
Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus
dealer. ●
Headlights ●
Parking lights/daytime running lights ●
Front side marker lights ●
Fog lights ●
Front turn signal lights ●
Side turn signal lights ●
Outer foot lights ●
Rear turn signal lights ●
High mounted stoplight ●
Stop/tail lights ●
License plate lights ●
Stop lights ●
Rear side marker lights ●
Running board light ■
LED lights
The lights other than the back-up lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Le xus dealer to have the light replaced.■
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for mo re information in the following situations: ●
Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens. ●
Wa t e r h a s b u i l t u p i n side the headlight.■
When replacing light bulbs
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Maintenance and care WA R N I N G ■
Replacing light bulbs ●
Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning
off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns. ●
Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoid-
able to hold the glass portion, use and ho ld with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.●
Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result
in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This may damage the head-
lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.●
Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric circuits or
component parts.
Doing so may result in death or se rious injury due to electric shock.■
To prevent damage or fire ●
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked. ●
Check the wattage of the bulb before installin g to prevent heat damage.

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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers Press the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again. ■
Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not operating, the
battery may discharge.The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle has
to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list Warning light Warning light/Details/Actions(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
* 1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. (U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (rear), side imp act sensors (front door), safing sensor (rear), driver’s seat
belt buckle switch, driver’s seat position sens or, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch,
airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources, front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system, “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights, seat belt pretensioners
and force limiters, “RSCA OFF” indicator light. (  P. 3 8 )■
Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer●
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passen-
ger is not sittin g in the seat.●
If a cushion is placed on th e seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warn-
ing light may not operate properly. ■
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following: ●
Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately. ●
Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after severa l trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible. ■
If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock indicator
light blinks
Take the specified steps. (  P. 3 0 7 )
If the brake system warning light or the malf unction indicator light also comes on, or the
low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock indicator light
continues to blink after takin g the specified steps, there may be a malfunction in the
engine, the brake system or the four-wheel drive system. In this case, you may not be able
to transfer between “H4” and “L4” modes, and the center differential lock may not be
able to be locked or unlocked. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer, immedi-
ately.

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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) WA R N I N G ■
If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediat ely and contact your Lexus dealer. The vehi-
cle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. ■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of vehi-
cle control and result in death or serious injury.●
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately. ●
If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is flat, change to
the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus dealer. ●
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes. ■
If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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When trouble arises The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending on the
content of the message. If a message in dicates the need for inspection by a
dealer, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
* : A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display. ■
System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following case. Instead, a sepa-
rate system warning light will come on along with a message or image shown on the
multi-information display. ●
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is not currently functional
The PCS warning light comes on. (  P. 5 2 5 )Messages and warnings System
warning
light Wa r n i n g
buzzer
* Wa r n i n g
Comes on Comes on Sounds
Indicates an important situation, such as
when a system related to driving is malfunc-
tioning or that danger may result if the cor-
rection procedure is not performed
Comes on  Sounds
 Comes on
or flashes Sounds Indicates an important situation, such as
when the systems shown on the multi-infor-
mation display may be malfunctioning
Flashes  Sounds Indicates a situation, such as when damage
to the vehicle or danger may result
Comes on  Does not
sound Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of
electrical components, their condition, or
indicates the need for maintenance
Flashes  Does not
sound Indicates a situation, such as when an opera-
tion has been performed incorrectly, or indi-
cates how to perform an operation correctly

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When trouble arises 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ●
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ●
The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(  P. 2 0 5 )●
There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. (  P. 76 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ●
The battery may be discharged. (  P. 5 5 3 )●
The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfun ctioning due to an electrical problem
such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim measure is available
to start the engine. (  P. 5 4 8 )If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed (  P. 205), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates nor-
mally.
The starter motor turns over slowly , the interior lights and headlights
are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over.

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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ●
One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected. ●
The battery may be discharged. (  P. 5 5 3 )●
There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim
measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally.
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in P.
Set the engine switch to the ACCESSORY mode.
Push and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.The starter motor does not turn ove r, the interior lights and headlights
do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery of
your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors with the engine switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode, then start the vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order in which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer, as soon
as possible. ■
Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting. ■
Avoiding a discharged battery ●
Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off. ●
Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low
speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc. ■
Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is not
in use, due to natural discharg e and the draining effects of certain electrical appliances. If
the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may be
unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.) ■
When the battery is removed or discharged
The power back door must be initialized. (  P. 1 2 6 )4
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