LEXUS LX570 2018 Owners Manual

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Driving Use second start mode for accelerating and driving on slip pery road surfaces
such as snow.
Press the button to use second start
mode. Press the button again to cancel second
start mode.
Selecting the second start mode

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To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle shift
switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is oper ated, the shift range will be downshifted
to a range that enables engine braking forc e that is suitable to driving conditions.
When the “+” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range will be one gear
upper than the gear in use during normal D position driving.
Changing the shift range allows restrictio n of the highest shift range, preventing
unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be
selected.
Downshifting
Upshifting The selected shift range, from D1 to
D8, will be displa yed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driv-
ing, the “+” paddle shift switch must
be held down for a period of time.
A lower shift range will provide greater engi ne braking forces than a higher shift
range.Changing shift range in D position (vehicles with paddle shift switches)1
2
Meter display Function
D2-D8 A gear in the range between 1 and the selected gear is auto-
matically chosen depending on vehicle speed and driving
conditions
D1 Setting the gear at 1

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 2134-2. Driving procedures
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Driving When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever or paddle shift switches can
be operated as follows:
Upshifting
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from 1 to 8,
will be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is set
automatically to 6, 5 or 4 according to
vehicle speed. However, the initial shift
range may be set to 3 or 2 if AI-SHIFT
has operated while the shift lever was in
the D position. ( → P. 214)
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Shift ranges and their functions ●
Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 8 according to vehicle speed
and driving conditions. But, the gear is limited according to selected shift
range. ●
You can choose from 8 levels of engine braking force. ●
A lower shift range will provide greate r engine braking force than a higher
shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.Changing shift r anges in S mode 1
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Paddle shift switches (if equipped) ●
When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated in the D position, a shift range will be auto-
matically selected. The highest gear of the first shift rang e will be one gear lower than
the gear in use during normal D position driving. ●
Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
• When the vehicle comes to a stop
• If the accelerator pedal is depressed for long er than a certain period of time in one
shift range■
Driving on a downhill
On declines, there may be case where the ve hicle shifts down automatically to obtain
engine braking. As a result of the down shifting, the engine speed may increase.■
Second start mode automatic deactivation
Second start mode is automatically deactivated if the engine is turn ed off after driving in
second start mode. ■
S mode
When the shift range is 7 or lower, holding th e shift lever toward “+” sets the shift range to
8. ■
AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance and
driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. (Shifting the
shift lever to the S position cancels the function.) ■
When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because crui se control or dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range will not be canceled.●
While driving in D position (vehicles with paddle shift switches) or S mode, downshift-
ing to 7, 6, 5 or 4. ( → P. 269, 281)●
When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position. ( → P. 284)■
Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent ac cidental operation of the shift lever in start-
ing.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.

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Driving ■
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
First, check whether the brak e pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a prob-
lem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer, immedi-
ately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever
can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.
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If the “S” indicator does not come on ev en after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operat e in the same manner as when the shift lever
is in D.) ■
Downshift restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifti ng operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circum stances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.) Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver
or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip
of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button
is pressed. 1
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WARNING ■
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause th e vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an
accident. ■
To prevent an accident wh en releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override butto n, make sure to set the parking brake and
depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal when the
shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P, the vehicle
may suddenly start, possibly leading to an a ccident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Driving
Turn signal lever The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of the driver:
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and then release it) The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and then release it) The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
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Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.■
If the turn signals stop flashing befo re a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again. ■
To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction ■
Customization
The number of times the turn signals flas h during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable features → P. 580)Operating instructions 1
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Parking brake The parking brake is set or released auto matically according to shift lever opera-
tion.
Even when in automatic mode, the parkin g brake can be set and released manu-
ally. ( →
P. 219)■
Turns automatic mode on
While the vehicle is stopped, pull
and hold the parking brake switch
until a message is shown on the
multi-information display • When the shift lever is moved out of
P, the parking brake will be released,
and the parking brake indicator light
turn off.
• When the shift lever is moved into P,
the parking brake will be set, and the
parking brake indicator light turn on.
Operate the shift lever with the brake
pedal depressed.
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Turns automatic mode off
While the vehicle is stopped, press
and hold the parking brake switch
until a message is shown on the
multi-information displayA selections can be made as desired from the following modes.
Automatic mode
U.S.A. Canada

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Driving Sets the parking brake The parking brake indicator light will
come on. ( → P. 219)
Pull and hold the parking brake switch if
an emergency occurs and it is necessary
to operate the parking brake while driv-
ing.
Releases the parking brake Operate the parking brake switch while
depressing the brake pedal. Make sure
that the parking brake indicator light
goes off. ■
Parking the vehicle
→ P. 174 ■
Parking brake operation ●
When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake cannot be
released using the parking brake switch. ●
When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, automatic mode (automatic
brake setting and releasing) is not available. ■
If “Parking Brake Overheated Parking Brak e Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-
information display
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the system may
restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the
parking brake. Normal operation wi ll return after about 1 minute.■
Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor so und (whirring sound) may be heard. This
does not indicate a malfunction. ■
Parking brake indicator light ●
Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will come on
and stay on as described below:
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on unt il the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximat ely 15 seconds.●
When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake indi-
cator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not in dicate a malfunction.■
Changing the mode
When changing the automatic mode on/off , the message will be shown on the multi-
information display and the buzzer sounds. ■
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driv en with the parking brake engaged. “Release
Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-information display.Manual mode U.S.A. Canada1
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Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution. If a warn ing message is shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and follow the instructions.■
If the brake system warning light comes on
→ P. 522 ■
Usage in winter time
→ P. 382
WARNING ■
When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be released uninten-
tionally and there is the danger of the ve hicle moving that may lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE ■
When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P and make
sure that the vehicle does not move. ■
When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.■
When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake se t will lead to brake components overheat-
ing, which may affect brakin g performance and increase brake wear. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.