power steering fluid LEXUS LX570 2020 Owners Manual

LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)
1874-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain the engine output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depre ss the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the sh ift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause
the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acce lerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations . Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( P. 537)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer, differentials, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)6-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenanc
e items that should be performed at
the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”. It is recommende d that any problem you notice should
be brought to the attention of your Lexu s dealer or qualified service shop for
advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connections. ( P. 486)
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level? ( P. 483)
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct level? ( P. 482)
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level? ( P. 479)
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or strange sounds.
Power steering fluidIs the power steering fluid at the correct level?
( P. 485)
Radiator/condenserThe radiator and condenser should be free from
foreign objects. ( P. 483)
Washer fluidIs there sufficient washer fluid? ( P. 489)

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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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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 485)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 479)
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 482)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 480)Brake fluid reservoir (
P. 483)
Fuse box ( P. 509)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 489)
Battery (P. 486)
Cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 483)
Radiator ( P. 483)1
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4856-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: The vehicles has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min- utes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures.
(Fluid temperature, 140 F - 175 F [60 C - 80 C]).
Cold: The engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room temperature, 50 F - 85 F [10 C - 30 C]).
■Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turnin g it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the cap and remove it again.
Check the fluid level.
Power steering fluid
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2
3
4
Fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
ItemsRag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
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2
3
4
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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)8-1. Specifications
*: 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

628Alphabetical index
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Power steeringFluid.......................................................... 570
Power windows ........................................ 171 Jam protection function ..................... 171
Operation ................................................. 171
Window lock switch............................ 171
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range) ............................... 276
Radiator .................................................... 483
Radio
*
Rear air conditioning system ............ 418
Rear seat ................................................... 148 Adjustment ............................................. 148
Folding the third seats ........................ 151
Tumbling the second seats ............ 149
Rear side marker lights ...................... 228 Light switch ...........................................228
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Rear turn signal lights ......................... 224 Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Turn signal lever ................................. 224
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..................... 166
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 168
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger ........................413
Rear window wiper.............................. 242
Refueling .................................................. 246 Capacity ................................................ 566
Fuel types .............................................. 566
Opening the fuel tank cap.............246 Remote touch/12.3-inch
display .................................................... 400
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 507
Fuses ....................................................... 509
Light bulbs............................................... 512
Tires .......................................................... 537
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................................... 602
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required .................469
Safety Connect ......................................... 74
Scheduled maintenance ................... 468
Seat belts .................................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt........................ 33
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 34
Child restraint system installation ............................................... 61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ............................................... 466
Emergency locking retractor ......... 34
How to wear your seat belt............. 28
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 34
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ................................................... 35
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 527
Seat belt extender ................................ 34
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 33
SRS warning light .............................. 525
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Snow tires ................................................ 389
“SOS” button..............................................74
Spare tireInflation pressure ................................. 571
Storage location .................................537
Spark plug ............................................... 568
Specifications ......................................... 564
Speedometer ............................................ 92
SRS airbags................................................ 38
Steering Column lock release ..........................213
Fluid.......................................................... 570
Steering wheel .........................................164 Adjustment ............................................. 164
Audio switches
*
Meter control switches ......................98
Power easy access system ............ 157
Telephone switches
*
Stop/tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Storage feature ..................................... 428
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 560
Sun visors ................................................. 439
Sunshade Roof............................................................ 175
Rear door...............................................452 Switch
Audio remote control switches
*
Automatic High Beam switch ..... 232
Center differential lock/unlock switch .......................................................311
Climate concierge switch .............406
Cruise control switch ..........276, 288
Door lock switch.................................. 123
Driving mode select switch ............ 291
Driving position memory switches ............................................... 158
Emergency flashers switch .............514
Engine switch ..........................................211
Fog light switch ................................... 236
Four-wheel drive control switch .................................................... 310
Garage door opener switches .............................................. 454
Headlight cleaner switch ............... 245
Interior light switch............................ 426
Intuitive parking assist...................... 294
Ignition switch..........................................211
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 270
Light switches ...................................... 228
Meter control switches ...................... 98
Moon roof switches ........................... 174
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................................... 168
Paddle shift switches.......................... 219
Personal light switch .........................427
Power back door switch................. 130
Power door lock switch ................... 123
Power window switch ......................... 171