transmission fluid LEXUS LX570 2016 Owners Manual

LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 1814-1. Before driving
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Driving NOTICE ■
When driving the vehicle ●
Do not depress the accelerator and brake peda ls at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain the engine output. ●
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill. ■
When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is ac cidentally depressed.■
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts ●
Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump. ●
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc. ■
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the follo wing situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brak e pedal to slow down the vehicle.●
It may be difficult to control your vehicle. ●
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations. ●
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. (  P. 5 3 6 )■
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle: ●
Engine stalling ●
Short in electrical components ●
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following: ●
Brake function ●
Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer, differentials, etc. ●
Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures
as given in these sections. Items Pa r t s a n d t o o l s
Battery condition
(  P. 4 8 2 ) •Warm water • Baking soda •Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(  P. 4 7 9 ) • 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. 4 7 8 ) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid tech-
nology.
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 coolant)
Engine oil level
(  P. 4 7 5 ) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (  P. 505) • Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(  P. 5 0 8 ) • Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver •Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Power steering fluid
level (  P. 4 8 1 ) • Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON ®
II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and
condenser
(  P. 4 7 9 ) 
Tire inflation
pressure (  P. 4 9 5 ) • Tire pressure gauge • Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d
(  P. 4 8 5 ) • Water or washer fluid containi ng antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 4816-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care ■
Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: The vehicles has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min-
utes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures.
(Fluid temperature, 140  F - 175  F [60  C - 80  C]).
Cold: The engine has not been run for about 5 hours.
(Room temperature, 50  F - 85  F [10  C - 30  C]).■
Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turnin g it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the cap and remove it again.
Check the fluid level.Power steering fluid 1
2
3
4
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON ®
II or III
Items Rag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)1
2
3
4
5

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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.

534 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) ■
If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown ●
If “Smart Access System Malfunction” is shown, this may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ●
If “Transmission Fluid Temp High” is shown, it indicates that the automatic transmission
fluid temperature is too high.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until the
warning message and light go off. If the warning message and light go off, you may
start the vehicle again. If the warning message and light do not go off, contact your
Lexus dealer. ■
If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without turning the engine switch
to off with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P. ■
If “Power Turned Off to Save Battery” is shown
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed slig htly and maintain that
level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery. ■
When a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may be shown on the multi-
information display. In that case, follow the instruction of the message and shift the shift
lever. ■
When “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi-
information display
The following systems may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer. ●
The LED headlight system ●
The automatic headlight leveling system ●
AHB (Automatic High Beam) (if equipped)■
If “Forward Camera System Unavailable” or “Forward Camera System Unavailable
Clean Windshield” is displayed. (if equipped)
The following systems may be suspended un til the problem show n in the message is
resolved. ●
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ●
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ●
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ●
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ■
If “Engine Oil Level Low” is shown
Indicates that engine oil level is low.
Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a slope.
Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the message disappears.

560 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) WA R N I N G ■
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding
area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may also
lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution. ■
When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid accelerati on of the vehicle that may cause an acci-
dent and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE ■
To avoid damaging the transmission and other components ●
Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than nec-
essary. ●
If the vehicle remains stuck even after th ese procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed. ●
When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid temperature is dis-
played while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message disappears. Otherwise, the
transmission may become damaged. (  P. 5 3 2 )

LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 5678-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above sp ecification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.
The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.Differential Oil capacity
Front
Rear 2.01 qt. (1.90 L, 1.67 Imp.qt.)
4.44 qt. (4.20 L, 3.70 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Automatic transmission Fluid capacity 10.7 qt. (10.1 L, 8.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type To y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE ■
Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyot a Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 8-1. Specifications
* : Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specif ication. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
* : Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf)
while the engine is runningTransfer Oil capacity 1.53 qt. (1.45 L, 1.28 Imp.qt.)
Oil type
* Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W
Brakes Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e
* 4.5 in. (114 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Chassis lubrication Propeller shafts Spider Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Slide yoke Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2 or Lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2
Steering Free play Less than 1.18 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON ®
II or III

617Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)...................................................... 379
Function ..................................................379
Warning light .......................................524
Approach warning
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ....................278
Armrest .................................................... 443
Assist grips .............................................. 445
Audio input
* Audio system
* Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................401, 412
Air conditioning filter......................... 501
Front automatic air
conditioning system ....................... 401
Rear air conditioning system..........412
Automatic door locking and
unlocking systems................................ 119
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 223
Automatic High Beam ....................... 224
Automatic light control system....... 222
Automatic transmission ...................... 210
2nd start mode....................................... 211
Downshift restriction warning
buzzer ....................................................214
Driving mode select switch ......... 286
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................................. 549
S mode ......................................................213
AUX port
* Auxiliary boxes .......................................427 Back door .................................................. 122
Back door handle................................ 124
Jam protection function.................... 126
Power back door ................................ 123
Wireless remote control................... 110
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 509
Wattage ................................................. 570
Battery ...................................................... 482
Battery checking ................................ 482
If the vehicle battery is
discharged.........................................553
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 384
Warning light ....................................... 524
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 365
Bluetooth ®
* Bluetooth ®
audio
* Bluetooth ®
phone
* Bottle holders .........................................426
Brake
Fluid ......................................................... 568
Parking brake ........................................ 217
Warning light ....................................... 524
Brake assist ..............................................379
Break-in tips ............................................. 175
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 89
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 365
Blind Spot Monitor function......... 369
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function................................................ 375 B
* : Refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

621Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) Engine
Accessory mode............................... 206
Air cleaner ...............................................471
Compartment ...................................... 473
Engine switch ...................................... 205
Exhaust gas precautions ................... 75
Hood ........................................................ 472
How to start the engine ................. 205
Identification number ...................... 563
If the engine will not start................ 547
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ........... 515
Ignition switch (engine
switch) ................................................. 205
Overheating ........................................ 556
Engine compartment cover ............. 474
Engine coolant....................................... 478
Capacity ................................................ 566
Checking................................................478
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 384
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ........................................................ 88
Engine immobilizer system ..................76
Engine oil ................................................. 475
Capacity ................................................ 564
Checking................................................475
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 384 Engine switch (ignition switch) ....... 205
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light)......................... 419
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
Exhaust gas precautions ....................... 75
First-aid kit holder ................................ 430
Flat tire ...................................................... 536
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission .................. 567
Brake....................................................... 568
Steering ................................................. 568
Washer ...................................................485
Fog lights...................................................229
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 510
Switch ...................................................... 229
Footwell lights .......................................... 419
Four-wheel AHC (Active Height
Control Suspension) ........................ 297
Easy access mode ............................ 299
Disabling the height control ........ 300
Selecting vehicle height.................. 297
Four-wheel drive system
Center differential lock/unlock ..306
Four-wheel drive control
switch ...................................................305
Warning light ....................................... 526
Front automatic air conditioning
system ...................................................... 401
Front doors ................................................ 115 F
* : Refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.