tow LEXUS LX570 2018 User Guide

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 3-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING ■
Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap be lt during a collision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shou lder belt, increasing the risk
of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while drivin g as the seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ■
When the seatback is folded ●
Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback while driving.●
Be sure to install the seat hook covers on the seat hooks, or you may get burned when
they become hot. ■
When returning the seatbacks to their original position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury. ●
Be careful not to get your hand s or feet pinched in the seat.●
Make sure the seats are secure ly locked. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt
from operating properly. ●
Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat. ●
Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use. ■
Avoiding damage to seat components
Do not hang or attach anythi ng on the seatback striker.
NOTICE ■
Before tumbling, fo lding up the seats
The seat belts and buc kles must be stowed.■
After returning the third seat (if equipped)
Make sure that the handle on the re ar of the seatback has been secured.

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Operation of each component 
Third center seat (if equipped) 
Third outboard seats (if equipped)
The head restraint cannot be removed. ■
Installing the head restraints (e xcept for the third outboard seats)
Align the head restraint wi th the installation holes.
Push down the head restraint to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.■
When not using the third center seat head restraint (if equipped)Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock
release button.
Open the zipper on the back of the third seat
and stow the head restraint inside.
WARNING ■
Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding th e head restraints. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury. ●
Use the head restraints design ed for each respective seat.●
Adjust the head restraints to th e correct position at all times.●
After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are
locked in position. ●
Do not drive with the head restraints removed. Lock
release
button1
2

158 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U)Steering wheel Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions:
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
To sound the horn, press on or close to
the mark.Adjustment procedure 1
2
3
4
Horn

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) ■
Using automatic mode in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold weather, the door mirror could freeze up and
automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this event, remove any ice and snow
from the door mirror, then either operate th e mirror using manual mode or move the mir-
ror by hand.
WARNING ■
Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury. ●
Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. ●
Do not drive with the mirrors folded. ●
Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted
before driving. ■
When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunctio n, be careful not to get your hand caught
by the moving mirror. ■
When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE ■
If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mi rror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the
mirror.

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4 Driving4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ...................... 174
Cargo and luggage .................... 182
Vehicle load limits ....................... 186
Trailer towing ................................ 187
Dinghy towing .............................204
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch .......... 205
Automatic transmission............ 210
Turn signal lever........................... 217
Parking brake ............................... 218
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 221
Automatic High Beam ............. 224
Fog light switch ...........................229
Windshield wipers and
washer........................................... 231
Rear window wiper and
washer..........................................235
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 238
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......239 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 242
PCS (Pre-Collision
System)........................................ 249
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ..............................................261
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................................ 269
Cruise control .............................. 281
Driving mode select
switch ........................................... 284
Intuitive parking assist .............. 287
4-Wheel AHC (Active
Height Control
Suspension) ............................... 295
Four-wheel drive system ........303
Crawl Control (with Turn
Assist function)......................... 307
Multi-terrain Select .................... 312
Multi-terrain Monitor ................ 316
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 363
• BSM function ......................... 367
• RCTA function........................371
Driving assist systems .............. 377
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .....................382
Off-road precautions ...............386

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Driving With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( → P. 210)
Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually. ( → P. 219)
Release the brake pedal and gently de press the accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
Press the parking brake switch and pa rking brake is released manually.
( → P. 219) ■
When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. ( → P. 377)■
Driving in the rain ●
Drive carefully when it is ra ining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery. ●
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, beca use the road surface will be especially slip-
pery. ●
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may
be a layer of water between the tires and th e road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly. ■
Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, th e engine speed may become high while driving. This is due
to automatic up-shifting control or down-shi fting implementation to meet driving condi-
tions. It does not indica te sudden acceleration.●
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill ●
When the accelerato r pedal is released●
When the brake pedal is depressed ■
Restraining engine output (Brake Override System)●
When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine
output may be restrained. ●
A warning message is displayed on the mult i-information display while the system is
operating. If a warning messa ge is shown on the multi-in formation display, read the
message and follow the instructions. ■
Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observin g the following precautions is recommended:●
For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops. ●
For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer. ●
For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.Starting off on a steep uphill 1
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4-1. Before driving
Cargo and luggage Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) − (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ⎯
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs. ” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of th e driver and passengers that will be rid-
ing in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of th e driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the ava ilable amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150
lb passengers in your vehicle, the amou nt of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. ( → P. 186)Take notice of the following informat ion about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

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WARNING ■
Things that must not be carri ed in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:●
Receptacles containing gasoline ●
Aerosol cans ■
Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the
driver’s vision, or may result in items hittin g the driver or passeng ers, possibly causing
an accident. ●
Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.●
Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the seat-
backs. ●
Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or re ar seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover (if equipped)
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
• On the auxiliary box or tray that has no lid ●
Secure all items in the occupant compartment. ●
When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind
the front seats. ●
Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for pas-
sengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened. Other-
wise, they are much more likely to suffer de ath or serious bodily injury, in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. ■
Capacity and distribution ●
Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight rating. ●
Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration
of steering or braking control whic h may cause death or serious injury.

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Vehicle load limits ◆ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): → P. 558
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
◆ Seating capacity:
Vehicles with third seats: 8 occupants (Front 2, Rear 6)
Vehicles without third seats: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated
average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆ TWR (Trailer Weight Rating): → P. 191, 558
TWR means the maximum gross trailer we ight (trailer weight plus its cargo
weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
◆ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the
number of occupants. ■
Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. ( → P. 495)Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, TWR (Trailer
Weight Rating) and cargo capacity.
WARNING ■
Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability,
resulting in an accident.

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Driving
Trailer towing Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer can have an adverse im pact on handling, performance, brak-
ing, durability, and fuel consumption. Fo r your safety and the safety of others,
you must not overload your vehicle or trailer. You must also ensure that you
are using appropriate towing equipment, that the towing equipment has been
installed correctly and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driv-
ing habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and braking pe rformance are affected by trailer sta-
bility, brake performance and setting, tr ailer brakes, the hitch and hitch sys-
tems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme ca re and drive the vehicle in accordance
with your trailer’s characteri stics and operating conditions.
Lexus warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a
trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further information about additional require-
ments such as towing kits, etc.