transmission LEXUS LX570 2020 Owner's Manual

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with 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. 518, 521)
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

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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 lightWarning 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.

5357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■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 slightly 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 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
●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. ( P. 267, 525)
●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.

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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. 533)

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Vehicle specifications
Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear Oil” 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
Rear2.01 qt. (1.90 L, 1.67 Imp.qt.)
4.44 qt. (4.20 L, 3.70 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity10.7 qt. (10.1 L, 8.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota 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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*: 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 running
Transfer
Oil capacity1.53 qt. (1.45 L, 1.28 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W
Brakes
Pedal clearance*4.5 in. (114 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Chassis lubrication
Propeller shafts
SpiderLithium 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 playLess than 1.18 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III

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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold 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 weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution 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 levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated

619Alphabetical index
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)...................................................... 384 Function ................................................. 384
Warning light ...................................... 525
Approach warning Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 283
Armrest ......................................................451
Assist grips .............................................. 453
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning system .......................................... 407, 418 Air conditioning filter....................... 505
Front automatic air conditioning system ......................407
Rear air conditioning system......... 418
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ...............................125
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 230
Automatic High Beam .........................231
Automatic light control system....... 229
Automatic transmission ....................... 217 2nd start mode..................................... 218
Downshift restriction warning buzzer .................................................. 222
Driving mode select switch ........... 291
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 222
S mode ....................................................220
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 433 Back door .................................................. 128
Back door handle............................... 130
Jam protection function.................... 132
Power back door ............................... 130
Wireless remote control................... 116
Battery ...................................................... 486 Battery checking ................................486
If the vehicle battery is discharged.........................................554
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................389
Warning light ....................................... 525
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 370
Bluetooth
®*
Bluetooth® audio*
Bluetooth® phone*
Bottle holders .........................................432
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 570
Parking brake ...................................... 225
Warning light ....................................... 525
Brake assist ............................................. 384
Break-in tips .............................................. 181
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 94
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 370 Blind Spot Monitor function......... 374
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................................... 380
B
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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EngineAccessory mode.................................. 212
Air cleaner .............................................475
Compartment...................................... 477
Engine switch .......................................... 211
Exhaust gas precautions ................... 73
Hood ........................................................ 476
How to start the engine ..................... 211
Identification number ...................... 565
If the engine will not start............... 549
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 515
Ignition switch (engine switch) ..................................................... 211
Overheating .........................................557
Engine compartment cover ............. 478
Engine coolant....................................... 482 Capacity ................................................ 568
Checking................................................482
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 389
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 92
Engine immobilizer system ................. 80
Engine oil ................................................. 479 Capacity ................................................ 566
Checking................................................ 479
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 389 Engine switch (ignition switch) ...........211
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light)........................ 425
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
Exhaust gas precautions ....................... 73
First-aid kit holder ................................ 436
Flat tire .......................................................537
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid Automatic transmission ..................569
Brake........................................................ 570
Steering .................................................. 570
Washer ...................................................489
Fog lights...................................................236 Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ...................................................... 236
Footwell lights .........................................425
Four-wheel AHC (Active Height Control Suspension) ....................... 302 Easy access mode ............................304
Disabling the height control .........305
Selecting vehicle height.................. 302
Four-wheel drive system Center differential lock/unlock ...........................................311
Four-wheel drive control switch .................................................... 310
Warning light ....................................... 527
Front automatic air conditioning system .....................................................407
Front doors .................................................121
F
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Seat heaters ............................................ 423
Seat position memory........................... 157
Seat ventilators ...................................... 423
Seating capacity......................................192
Seats.................................................. 146, 148Adjustment ...................................146, 148
Adjustment precautions ........ 147, 156
Armrest .................................................... 451
Child seats/child restraint system installation................................61
Cleaning ................................................ 465
Driving position memory ................ 157
Folding up the third seats.................. 151
Front seats .............................................. 146
Head restraint ......................................... 161
Heaters.................................................... 423
Power easy access system ............ 157
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Rear seats ............................................... 148
Seat heaters .......................................... 423
Seat position memory....................... 157
Seat ventilators .................................... 423
Second seats ......................................... 148
Third seats .............................................. 148
Tumbling the second seats ............ 149
Ventilators ............................................. 423 Sensor
Automatic headlig ht system ........ 229
Automatic High Beam system .................................................... 231
Inside rear view mirror......................166
Intuitive parking assist...................... 294
LDA (Lane Departure Alert).......268
Radar sensor.......................................... 251
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 240
Service reminder indicators ............... 86
Shift lever Automatic transmission .................... 217
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................222
Shift lock system ..................................... 221
Side airbags ............................................... 38
Side doors ...................................................121
Side marker lights ................................ 228 Light switch........................................... 228
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Side mirrors ..............................................168 Adjusting and folding ....................... 168
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 370
Heaters ..................................................... 413
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Turn signal lever ................................. 224
Smart access system with push-button start.................................138 Antenna location................................. 138
Entry functions ............................. 121, 128
Starting the engine ................................211
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.