towing LEXUS LX570 2018 Owner's Manual

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 2714-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving WARNING ■
Situations unsuitable for dynamic rada r cruise control with full-speed range
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range in any of the following
situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury. ●
Roads where there are pede strians, cyclists, etc.●
In heavy traffic ●
On roads with sharp bends ●
On winding roads ●
On slippery roads, such as thos e covered with rain, ice or snow●
On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up and down
gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.●
At entrances to freeways and highways ●
When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sensors from
detecting correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)●
When there is rain, snow, etc. on the fron t surface of the radar sensor or camera sen-
sor ●
In traffic conditions that require frequent repeated a cceleration and deceleration●
When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing ●
When an approach warning buzzer is heard often

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 2834-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving ■
Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop main taining the vehicle speed in an y of the following situations:●
Actual vehicle speed falls more than appr oximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset
vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained. ●
Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).●
VSC is activated. ●
Active TRAC is activated for a period of time. ●
The switching operation continues for 5 seco nds or more after the center differential
lock switch has been operated. ●
When the VSC or Active TR AC system is turned off.■
If “Cruise Control Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is shown on the multi-information
display
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactiv ate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after
being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
WARNING ■
To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using th e “ON/OFF” button when not in use.■
Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury. ●
In heavy traffic ●
On roads with sharp bends ●
On winding roads ●
On slippery roads, such as thos e covered with rain, ice or snow●
On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.●
When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4-5. Using the driving support systems
NOTICE ■
When parking in areas with limited overhead height
After leaving the vehicle or unloading the lu ggage, the vehicle height may be slightly
higher than normal. Take care wh en overhead height is limited.■
To avoid damage to the vehicle ●
Normal mode will be switched to automatically even if the vehicle is started off in low
mode. Take care when overhead height is limited. ●
Do not select the low mode when driving on bumpy roads, as the underbody of the
vehicle may contact the road surface. ●
When traveling on bumpy roads or throug h water, or when towing, turn off easy
access mode. ■
Avoid rapid changes to the vehicle height
As the pump may overheat. Leave at a few seconds between selections when changing
the vehicle height mode.

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 5-5. Using the storage features
NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the cup holders
Stow the cup holders before stowing the rear armrest.
Bottle holders 
Front seats 
Second seats
NOTICE ■
Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bottle holders,
or glasses and paper cups containing liqui d. The contents may spill and glasses may
break.
Card holder

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4555-6. Using the other interior features
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Interior features ■
Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the ro ad, push the “SOS” button to reach the
Safety Connect response center. Th e answering agent will determine your
vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assis-
tance required. If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent that you
are not experiencing an emergency.■
Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GP S data to the already included war-
ranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect response-
center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such as: towing, flat
tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a descript ion of the Roadside Assistance services
and their limitations, please see the Safety Connect Terms and Conditions,
which are available at Lexus.com.
Important! Read this informatio n before using Safety Connect.■
Exposure to radio frequency signals
The Safety Connect system installed in your vehicle is a low-power radio
transmitter and receiver. It receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF)
signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Commu nications Commission (FCC) adopted
RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for mobile wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safe ty standards previously set by the fol-
lowing U.S. and internat ional standards bodies.●
ANSI (American National Stan dards Institute) C95.1 [1992]●
NCRP (National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement)
Report 86 [1986] ●
ICNIRP (International Co mmission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection)
[1996]
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of
the relevant scientific literature. Over 120 scientists, engineers, and physi-
cians from universities, and governme nt health agencies and industries
reviewed the available body of rese arch to develop the ANSI Standard
(C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect complies wi th the FCC guidelines in addition to
those standards. Safety information for Safety Connect

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance■
Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of the
same type as already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding
oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.■
Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In th e following situations,
oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in between oil
maintenance intervals. ●
When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or after
replacing the engine ●
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used ●
When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently ●
When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when drivin g frequently through
heavy traffic ■
After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Press or of the meter control switches, select .
Press or of the meter control swit ches, select “Oil Maintenance” and then
press .
Select the “Yes” and press .
A message is displayed on th e multi-information display.Engine oil selection → P. 560
Oil quantity (Low → Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 4876-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care Your Lexus is equipped with a tire pressu re warning system that uses tire pres-
sure warning valves and transmitters to detect low tire inflation pressure before
serious problems arise. ●
If the tire pressure drops below a predet ermined level, the driver is warned by
a screen display and a warning light. ( → P. 522)●
The tire pressure detected by the
tire pressure warning system can be
displayed on the multi-information
display. ( → P. 91)
◆ Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pr essure warning valv es and transmitters
must also be installed.
When new tire pressure wa rning valves and transmitters are installed, new ID
codes must be registered in the tire pressure warning computer and the tire
pressure warning system must be initia lized. Have tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter ID codes registered by your Lexus dealer. ( → P. 488)
◆ Initializing the tire pressure warning system ■
The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the following circum-
stances: ●
When rotating the tires in above situation. ●
When the set tire pressure has been changed before towing. ( → P. 565)
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire inflation
pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.Tire pressure warning system

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed The following may indicate a problem wi th your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial to wing service before towing.●
The engine is running but the vehicle does not move. ●
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing se rvice, using a wheel-lift type truck or
flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a towing dolly.
( → P. 513, 516)
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

5137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck 
From the front 
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels. Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) If your vehicle is transported by a flat-
bed truck, it should be tied down at the
locations shown in the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie down
your vehicle, the angles shaded in black
must be 45 ° .
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or
the vehicle may be damaged.
If a tow truck is not available in an em ergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency towing hooks. This
should only be attempted on hard su rfaced roads for at most 50 miles (80 km)
at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to st eer and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering an d brakes must be in good condition.Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing