automatic transmission LEXUS LX570 2018 User Guide

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4676-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care Vehicle interior Items Check points
Accelerator pedal • The accelerator pedal should move smoothly
(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism • When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, is
the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal • Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( → P. 564)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( → P. 564)
Brakes • The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should no t get too close to the floor
when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints • Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Seat belts • Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats • Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel • Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of
free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(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 Parts and tools
Battery condition
( → P. 482) •Warm water • Baking soda •Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( → P. 479) • 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. 478) • “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-l ife hybrid organic acid tech-
nology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolan t” 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. 475) • “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
Power steering fluid
level ( → P. 481) • Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON ®
II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and
condenser
( → P. 479) ⎯
Tire inflation
pressure ( → P. 495) • Tire pressure gauge • Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( → P. 485) • Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(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_OM60Q78U_(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, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system . However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspecte d 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.

530 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) ■
If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown ●
If “Smart Access System Ma lfunction” 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 Ex iting 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 minu tes 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 operat ed incorrectly or the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly, a message that re quires shifting the shift leve r 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 ●
Automatic High Beam ■
If “Forward Camera System Unavailable” or “Forward Camera System Unavailable
Clean Windshield” is displayed (if equipped)
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ●
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ●
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ●
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ●
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 appe ar if the vehicle is stopped on a slope.
Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the message disappears.

556 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) WARNING ■
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 vehi cles, 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 acceleration 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. 528)

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 5638-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyot a Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear O il” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus
dealer for further details.
The fluid capacity is the quantity of refe rence. 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 Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE ■
Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota 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_OM60Q78U_(U) 8-1. Specifications
* : Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Ge nuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Transf er Gear oil LF” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer
for further details.
* : Minimum pedal clearance when depressed wi th 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 Pedal clearance
* 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

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 5758-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has no t been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sure The maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in exce ss of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight The combined weight of in stalled regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they re place, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride leve lers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated

613Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Anti-lock brake system
(ABS).......................................................377
Function .................................................. 377
Warning light ...................................... 520
Approach warning
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .................... 276
Armrest .................................................... 442
Assist grips .............................................. 444
Audio input
* Audio system
* Automatic air conditioning
system .......................................... 399, 410
Air conditioning filter......................... 501
Front automatic air
conditioning system ..................... 399
Rear air conditioning system......... 410
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 ................................................... 215
Driving mode select switch ..........284
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................................... 215
S mode ......................................................213
AUX port
* Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 425 Back door .................................................. 122
Back door handle................................ 124
Jam protection function.................... 126
Power back door ................................ 124
Wireless remote control................... 110
Battery ...................................................... 482
Battery checking ................................ 482
If the vehicle battery is
discharged......................................... 549
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 382
Warning light .......................................520
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 363
Bluetooth ®
* Bluetooth ®
audio
* Bluetooth ®
phone
* Bottle holders .........................................424
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 564
Parking brake ........................................218
Warning light .......................................520
Brake assist .............................................. 377
Break-in tips ............................................. 175
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 89
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 363
Blind Spot Monitor function......... 367
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function................................................ 373 B
* : Refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.