2014 LEXUS LX570 battery

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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8435-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) * : If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle, the
electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be difficulty receiving sig-
nal from the key. (  P. 8 6 7 )Interior
buzzer Exterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details Correction
procedure
Once 
(Flashes) An attempt was
made to start the
engine without
the electronic key
being present, or
the electronic key
was not function-
ing normally.
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regular
key was not inside
the vehicle. Start the engine
with the elec-
tronic key
present
* .

8465-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Once  The electronic key
has a low battery. Replace the elec-
tronic key battery.
(  P. 7 8 0 )
Once 
(Flashes) A door was
opened and
closed with the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
turned off and
then the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch was
put in ACCES-
SORY mode
twice without the
engine being
started. Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal.
Once 
(Flashes) The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
being pressed. Press the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal
and moving the
steering wheel left
and right.Interior
buzzer Exterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details Correction
procedure

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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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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.

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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 )