2014 LEXUS LX570 Owners Manual

8074-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the insi de of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus deal er, for more information in the following
situations: ●
Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens. ●
Water has built up in side the headlight.■
LED lights
The front side marker lights, parking light s, daytime running lights, front fog lights,
stop/tail lights, tail lights, rear side mark er lights, high mounte d stoplight and license
plate lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehi-
cle to your Lexus dealer to have the light replaced. ■
Discharge headlights
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on, or may
go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal power is
restored.

8084-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Replacing light bulbs ●
Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turn-
ing off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns. ●
Do not touch the glass portion of the li ght bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid
getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dr opped, it may blow out or crack.●
Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water en tering the headlight unit. This may damage
the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens. ●
While the low beam headlights are turned
on, and for a short time after they have
been turned off, metal components at the
rear of the headlight assembly will be
extremely hot.
To prevent burns, do not touch these metal
components until you are certain they have
cooled down.Metal components

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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Discharge headlights ●
Contact your Lexus dealer be fore replacing discharge he adlights (including light
bulbs). ●
Do not touch the high-intensity discharg e headlight’s high voltage socket when
the headlights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 30000 V will be discharged and could result in
serious injury or death by electric shock. ●
Do not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam discharge headlight bulbs,
connectors, power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury or death.■
To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

8104-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U)

When trouble arises
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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers................ 812
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ....................................... 813
If you think something is
wrong ....................................... 819
Fuel pump shut off
system .................................... 820 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... .................................. 821
If a warning message is
displayed................................ 832
If you have a flat tire............... 849
If the engine will not
start ......................................... 863
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P”.................... 865
If you lose your keys .............. 866
If the electronic key does
not operate properly.......... 867
If the battery is
discharged ............................ 870
If your vehicle overheats ..... 873
If the vehicle becomes
stuck......................................... 876
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ............................ 878

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ■
Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not operating,
the battery may discharge.The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.

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When trouble arises
8135-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer, before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound. If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing se rvice, using a lift-type truck or a flat
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towi ng, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
Use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

8145-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or cha in secured to the towing hook. This
should only be attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short distances at
low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to s teer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Towing hook
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Emergency towing procedure
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in ACCESSORY mode
(engine off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
Put the four-wheel drive control switch in “H4”. (The center differential is
unlocked.)
Put the vehicle height in the “N” mode and press the height control OFF
switch to turn off the height control. (  P. 3 1 8 )
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Release the parking brake.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5