2014 LEXUS LX570 oil

7494-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Installing the clips
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperat ure and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level grou nd. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more th an 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull
the dipstick out.NOTICE■
After installing an engine compartment cover
Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.
STEP 1
STEP 2

7504-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
Excessive The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
■ Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the
engine. (  P. 883)
Make sure to check th e oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil. STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

7514-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.Engine oil selection  P. 8 8 3
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situ-
ations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals. ●
When the engine is new, for example di rectly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine ●
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used ●
When driving at high engi ne speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or when
driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently ●
When leaving the engine id ling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

7524-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Used engine oil ●
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammati on or skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid
prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water. ●
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dis-
pose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground. Call
your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information concerning
recycling or disposal. ●
Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE■
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis. ■
When replacing the engine oil ●
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components. ●
Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged. ●
Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle. ●
Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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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When trouble arises
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

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When trouble arises
8275-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following: ●
The airbag sensor assembly ●
Front impact sensors ●
Side impact sensors (rear) ●
Side impact sensors (front door) ●
Safing sensor (rear) ●
The driver’s seat belt buckle switch ●
The driver’s seat position sensor●
Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch ●
The airbags ●
The interconnecting wiring and power sources ●
The front passenger occupa nt classification system●
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights ●
The seatbelt pretensioners ●
The “RSCA OFF” indicator light■
Changing the engine oil
Make sure to reset oil change system ■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire pressure warning light. ■
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural
air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case,
adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few min-
utes).

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When trouble arises
8375-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) (Flashes) Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off,
and the driver’s door
open) Close the moon roof.
Indicates that engine oil
level is low
A buzzer also sounds. Check the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.
This message may
appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope.
Move the vehicle to a
level surface and check
to see if the message dis-
appears.
(Flashes) Indicates, if the vehicle
reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), that the parking
brake is still engaged. Release the parking
brake.Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details Correction procedure