tow LEXUS LX570 2020 Workshop Manual

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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same si
ze, brand, tread pattern and total load capac-
ity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the specified tire pressure level.
The Multi Terrain ABS, Active TRAC, VSC an d Trailer Sway Control will not function
correctly if different tires are fitted on the vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further in formation when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modi fying the suspension will affect the driving
assist systems, and may caus e the system to malfunction.
■Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is not able to reduce trailer sway in all situations.
Depending on many factors such as the condit ions of the vehicle, trailer, road surface,
and driving environment, the Trailer Sway Control system may not be effective. Refer to
your trailer owner’s manual for information on how to tow your trailer properly.
■If trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Firmly grip the steering wh eel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer sway ing by turning the steering wheel.
●Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to reduce
speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer
should stabilize. ( P. 207)

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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(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

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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)5-6. Using the other interior features
WARNING
■Conditions in which the func
tion may not operate correctly
In the following conditions, the wirele ss charger may not operate correctly
●The portable device is fully charged
●There is foreign matter between the charge area and portable device
●The temperature of the portable device gets higher from charging
●The charging surface of the portable device is facing up
●The placement of the portable device is out of alignment with the charge area
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport
or other facility that generates strong radio wa ves or electrical noise
●When the electronic key is in contact with , or is covered by the following metallic
objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that ha ve aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
In addition, excluding the above-mentioned, when the charger does not perform nor-
mally or the operation indicator light is flashi ng continuously, it is considered that the
wireless charger is malfunctioni ng. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■To prevent failure or damage to data
●Do not bring magnetic cards, such as credit cards, or magnetic recording media, etc.,
close to the charger while charging, otherw ise, data may disappear under the influ-
ence of magnetism. Also, do not bring pr ecision instruments such as wrist watches,
etc., close to the charger, as such objects may break.
●Do not leave portable devices in the cab in. The temperature inside the cabin may
become high, when under the sun, and cause damage to the device.
■To prevent battery discharge
When the engine is stopped, do not use the wireless charger for a long time.

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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures
as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(
 P. 486)•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 483)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level
( P. 482)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant with long-l ife hybrid organic acid tech-
nology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolan t” is pre-mixed with 50 %
coolant and 50 % deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55 %
coolant and 45 % deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(  P. 479)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 509)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Power steering fluid
level ( P. 485)
• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and
condenser
( P. 483)
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Tire inflation
pressure ( P. 499)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 489)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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■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 the 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 driving 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. 566
Oil quantity (Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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6
Maintenance and care
Your Lexus is equipped with a tire pressure 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. 527)
●The tire pressure detected by the
tire pressure warning system can be
displayed on the multi-information
display. ( P. 96)
◆Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pr essure warning valves 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. 492)
◆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. 571)
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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Maintenance and care
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, air-
port or other facility that generates st rong radio waves or electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication device
If tire position information is not correctl y displayed due to the radio wave conditions,
the display may be corrected by driving and changing the radio wave conditions.
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off could be
extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has burst, the
warning may not function.
■The initialization operation
●Make sure to carry out initialization afte r adjusting the tire inflation pressure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold before carryi ng out initialization or tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment.
●If you have accidentally turned the engine swit ch off during initialization, it is not neces-
sary to press the reset switch again as initialization will restart automatically when the
engine switch has been turned to IG NITION ON mode for the next time.
●If you accidentally press the reset switch when initialization is not necessary, adjust the
tire inflation pressure to the specified leve l when the tires are cold, and conduct initial-
ization again.
●While the position of each tire is being de termined and the inflation pressures are not
being displayed on the multi-info rmation display, if the inflation pressure of a tire drops,
the tire pressure warning light will come on.

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7When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ................... 514
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency..... 515
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ............................ 516
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed..................................517
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 523
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 524
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.......................................... 525
If a warning message is displayed.....................................533
If you have a flat tire .................. 537
If the engine will not start ........ 549
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............. 551
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................554
If your vehicle overheats ......... 557
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................560

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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

5187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.