2014 LEXUS LX570 engine

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When trouble arises
8495-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) If you have a flat tire Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■ Before jacking up the vehicle
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to “P”.
● Turn off the 4-Wheel AHC. (  P. 318)
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack To o l b o x
Spare tire

8605-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to the vehicle
suddenly falling off the jack. ●
Do not use the tire jack for any purpose ot her than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains. ●
Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do no t use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle. ●
Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.●
Be sure to turn off the 4-Wh eel AHC and stop the engine.●
Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack. ●
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack. ●
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it. ●
When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. ●
Do not raise the vehicle to a height greate r than that required to replace the tire.●
Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle will be injured. ■
Using the jack handle
Tighten all the jack handle bolts securely using a Phillips-head screwdriver, to pre-
vent the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

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8635-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) If the engine will not start If the engine still does not start afte r following the correct starting proce-
dure (  P. 175) or releasing the steering lock (  P. 177), confirm the fol-
lowing points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates
normally
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. (  P. 175)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 117)
■ The starter motor turns over slow ly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The battery may be discharged. (  P. 870)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electri-
cal problem such as an open ci rcuit or a blown fuse. However, an
interim measure is available to start the engine. (  P. 8 6 4 )

8645-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Emergency start function
When the engine does no t start, the following s teps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is functioning normally.
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “P”.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCESSORY
mode.
Push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15 sec-
onds while depr essing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above step s, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. (  P. 870)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.Contact your Lexus dealer, if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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8655-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the ve hicle inspected by your Lexus dealer,
immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACCESSORY
mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screw driver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton. The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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8675-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) If the electronic key do es not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions
Using the mechanical key (  P. 3 1 )
in order to perform the following
operations.
Locks all doors
Closes the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)
*Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward
unlocks the driver’s door. Turn-
ing the key once again unlocks
the other doors.
Opens the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)
*
* : This setting must be customized
at your Lexus dealer.If communication between the electron ic key and vehicle is interrupted
(  P. 39) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened or
the engine can be started by following the procedure below.

8685-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Starting the engine
Shift the shift lever to “P” and apply the brakes.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key (including the
card key)
to the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch. An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch within 10 seconds
after the buzzer sounds, keepin g the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be oper-
ated, contact your Lexus dealer. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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8695-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to “P” and press th e “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine. ■
Replacing the key battery
As this above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes. (  P. 7 8 0 )■
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. (  P. 1 76 )■
Alarm
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the
alarm may be triggered. (  P. 1 1 9 )