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3752-5. Driving information
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following accord ing to the driving conditions.
● Do not try to forcibly open a w indow or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumu lated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any exce ss ice or snow that may have
accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around
the tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
■ When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road
conditions.
■ When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to “P” without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from
being released. If necessary, bl ock the wheels to prevent inadvert-
ent sliding or creeping.
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3862-5. Driving information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have differ ent weight capacities. Lexus recom-
mends the use of Lexus hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
● If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Lexus dealer.
● Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross tr ailer weight requirement
of your vehicle.
● Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
● Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease.
● Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After
removing the hitch, seal any mount ing hole in the vehicle body to pre-
vent entry of any substances into the vehicle.
Removing hitch cover
Remove the clip.
Grasp the lower edge of the hitch
cover and raise the cover. When reattaching the cover,
reverse the steps listed.STEP 1
STEP 2
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3882-5. Driving information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Positions for towing hitch receiver
Hitch receiver pin hole position:
45.3 in. (1151 mm)
Connecting trailer lights
Use the wire harness stored in the
rear end under the vehicle body.
Please consult your dealer when
installing trailer lig hts, as incorrect
installation may cause damage to
the vehicle’s lights. Please take
care to comply with your state’s
laws when installing trailer lights.
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3912-5. Driving information
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to avoid
an accident, death or serious injury, k eep the following in mind when tow-
ing:
● Speed limits for towing a trailer va ry by state or province. Do not
exceed the posted towing speed limit.
● Lexus recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104
km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the posted
towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your
trailer owner’s manual, whichever is lowest. Instability of the towing
vehicle-trailer combination (trailer sway) increases as speed increases.
Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of control.
● Before starting out, check the trail er lights, tires and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reversing with th e trailer attached in an
area away from traffic until you be come accustomed to the feel of the
vehicle-trailer combination.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice. Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left. Move yo ur hand to the right to move the
trailer to the right. (This is gene rally opposite to reversing without a
trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have someone
guide you when reversing to redu ce the risk of an accident.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increas ed. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid , resulting in the trailer jackknif-
ing and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery
surfaces.
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3942-5. Driving information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■
Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met: ●
Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 8 8 9 )●
Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommenda-
tion. ●
All trailer lights work as required by law. ●
All lights work each time you connect them. ●
The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer. ●
The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight,
overloading, worn suspension , or other possible causes.●
The trailer cargo is securely loaded. ●
The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local
regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing pur-
poses. No matter which class of tow hitch applies,
for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball
setup must be the proper height for the cou-
pler on the trailer.
Trailer ball
Coupler
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3982-5. Driving information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the hitch
manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a
higher weight, the operator must determin e the maximum weight rating of the par-
ticular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for
the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight rating se t by the trailer-hitch man-
ufacturer can cause an accident resulting in death or serious personal injuries. ■
When towing a trailer
Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable federal and
state/provincial regulations. ●
If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are required.
Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable federal and
state/provincial regulations. ●
Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehicle’s brak-
ing effectiveness. ●
Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the
trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is
danger of the trailer wand ering into another lane.
NOTICE■
When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Lexus dealer. Do not install the trailer
hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage. ■
Do not directly splice trailer lights
Do not directly splice trailer lights. Direct ly splicing trailer li ghts may damage your
vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.
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Interior features
3
401
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Playing WMA/
MP3 discs .............................. 587
Playing a Bluetooth ®
audio....................................... 589
Playing a USB memory ........ 592
Playing iPod ............................. 594
Playing DVD video ................ 596
DVD player and DVD
video disc information ....... 605
Using the video mode ........... 607
3-5. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) .............. 612
Using a Bluetooth ®
phone ....................................... 621
Setting the hands-free
system (for cellular
phone)..................................... 644
Setting the Bluetooth ®
........ 669
3-6. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ..................... 682
• Interior lights ........................... 683
• Personal lights ........................ 684
• Luggage compartment
light.............................................. 685 3-7. Using the storage features
List of storage features......... 686
• Glove box ................................. 687
• Console box............................ 688
• Overhead console ................ 689
• Cup holders ............................. 690
• Bottle holders .......................... 692
• Card holder.............................. 693
• Auxiliary boxes ....................... 693
3-8. Other interior features
Cool box ................................... 695
Sun visors .................................. 697
Vanity mirrors ......................... 698
Ashtrays.................................... 699
Cigarette lighter .................... 700
Power outlets ........................... 701
Heated steering wheel ........ 703
Seat heaters and
ventilators ............................. 705
Armrest .................................... 708
Assist grips ............................... 709
Floor mats ................................. 710
Luggage compartment
features ................................... 712
Garage door opener ............. 714
Safety Connect ...................... 722
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4053-1. Using the touch screen
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Interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Touch “<” or “>” to select the desired function (“Contrast” or
“Brightness”) and then touch the desired screen button to adjust
contrast and brightness.
After adjusting the screen, touch “OK”. “-” “+”
“Contrast” We a k e r Stronger
“Brightness” Darker Brighter■
When using the touch screen ●
If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be
operating slightly slower than normal. ●
To operate the touch screen, press touch screen buttons properly with finger
pad. ●
When dew condensation occurs inside the touch screen, it is sometimes difficult
to operate the display properly. In such case, please leave the screen untouched
and do not operate the touch screen until dew condensation disappears.●
When the screen is viewed through po larized sunglasses, a rainbow pattern
may appear on the screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If this is
disturbing, please operate the screen without polarized sunglasses. ●
Dimmed screen buttons cannot be operated. STEP 3
STEP 4