2014 LEXUS LX570 Owners Manual

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8155-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
While towing ●
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing hook and the cables or chains. Always be cautious of the
surroundings and other vehicles while towing. ●
If the engine is not running, the power assi st for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE■
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission ●
Never tow this vehicle with the wheels on the ground. ●
Use only the front emergency towing hook or towing eyelets when towing your
vehicle.

8165-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.NOTICE■
To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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8175-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) From rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
NOTICE■
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground. ■
To prevent damaging the vehicle ●
Do not tow the vehicle with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
The steering lock mechanism is not st rong enough to hold the front wheel
straight. ●
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Wi thout adequate clea rance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed.

8185-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Using a flat bed truck
If your Lexus is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration. When attaching the
hooks to the rear of the vehicle,
make sure to attach them to the
inside of the vehicle.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45  .
Do not overly tighten the tie downs
or the vehicle may be damaged.
NOTICE■
To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.

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8195-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) If you think something is wrong If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■ Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temper ature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than normal.
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal.
■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, sp ongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor

8205-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Fuel pump shut off system Follow the procedure below to restar t the engine after the system is acti-
vated.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode or
OFF.
Restart the engine. NOTICE■
Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to th e ground, the fuel system has been damaged
and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag
inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to
the engine. STEP 1
STEP 2

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...Stop the vehicle immediately. Continui ng to drive the vehicle may be
dangerous.
The following warning in dicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehi cle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
* : Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the po ssibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an ac cident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer. Warning light Warning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning light Warning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, bu t then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

8225-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer, immediately. Warning light Warning light/Details
(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.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
(Comes on or
flashes) Pre-collision system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates:
• Malfunction in the pre-collision system if the light comes on.
• The system cannot temporarily be used if the light flashes.
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