battery LEXUS LX570 2020 Owner's Guide

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■Automatic Active TRAC reactivation
If only the Active TRAC system is turned of
f, the Active TRAC system will turn on when
vehicle speed increases.
■Automatic Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control reactivation
If the Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control are turned off, the systems will not
turn on even when vehicle speed increases.
■If the brake system overheats
The brake system may overheat . In this case, a buzzer will sound, and the TRAC OFF
indicator will flash, and Active TRAC and hill-s tart assist control will be temporarily inop-
erable. In this event, stop the vehicle immedi ately in a safe place, and allow the brake sys-
tem to cool down sufficiently until the TR AC OFF indicator goes off. (There is no
problem with continuing normal driving.)
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the Multi Terrain AB S, brake assist, Active TRAC,
VSC, Trailer Sway Control, hill -start assist control and VGRS
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is started or just
after the vehicle begins to move. This soun d does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operating.
None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard afte r the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly af ter the Multi Terrain ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the Multi Terrain ABS is activated.
■Hill-start assist control is operational when
●The shift lever is in D or S.
●The brake pedal is not depressed.
■VGRS is disabled in the following situations
●During stopping or the steering wheel has been moved for a long time while driving at
lower speeds.
●After the engine is restarted at less than -22°F (-30°C).
●If you disconnect the battery with the steering wheel turned, the center position of the
steering wheel could be slightly and tempor ary changed. To initialize the VGRS, drive
for a short while.

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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)4-6. Driving tips
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Driving
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the rear tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the same size and br and, and that chains match the size of the
tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 21-inch tires
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to me lt the ice. Wipe away the water imme-
diately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the c limate control system fan, remove any
snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on
the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassi s, around the tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the
vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations an d inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Before driving the vehicle

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Interior features
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioni ng system on longer than necessary when the engine is
not running.

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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioni ng system on longer than necessary when the engine is
not running.

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ning system and defogger
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Interior features
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat
ventilators
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: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blowing air from
the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to pr event the minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an unev en surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not us e the functions when the engine is off.

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Interior features
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the presence of the
electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
open/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turn ed off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes:
■Customization
Settings (e.g. adjust the time elapsed before th e interior lights automatically turn off) can
be changed. (Customizable features:  P. 586)
Personal lights
Front Rear
Turns the lights on/off (touch the lights) Turns the lights on/off
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave th e lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

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Other interior features
While the engine is running, the cool box, which is cooled by the air conditioning,
can be used.
Press the button to open the lid.
Turns the cool box on/off
When on, the indicator light comes on.
■While the cool box is on
The front air conditioning sy stem cannot be turned off.
■When the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or below
The cool box may not operate.
Cool box (if equipped)
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WARNING
Keep the cool box closed while driving.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the cool box on longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.

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Interior features
Main sun visor
To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to the
side.
To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide it
backward.
Sub sun visor
Flip down with the main sun visor in
position or .
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
If the vanity lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes.
Sun visors
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Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods
when the engine is not running.

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Interior features
Rear (12 V DC)
■Luggage compartment (120 V AC)
■The power outlet can be used when
12 V DC: The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
120 V AC: The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When turning the engine switch off
Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery packs.
If such devices are left connected, the engi ne switch may not be turned off normally.

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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter th
e power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
12 V DC: Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
120 V AC: Do not use a 120 V AC applia nce that requires more than 100 W.
If a 120 V AC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protection circuit
will cut the power supply.
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
■Appliances that may not operate properly (120 V AC)
The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate properly even if their power con-
sumption is under 100 W:
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply