2014 LEXUS LX570 power steering fluid

7394-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) General maintenance
Engine compartment Items Check points
Battery • Maintenance-free (  P. 7 5 8 )
Brake fluid • At the correct level? (  P. 7 5 5 )
Engine coolant • At the correct level? (  P. 7 5 3 )
Engine oil • At the correct level? (  P. 74 9 )
Exhaust system • No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid • At the correct level? (  P. 7 5 7 )
Radiator/condenser/hoses • Not blocked with foreign matter?
(  P. 7 5 4 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d • At the correct level? (  P. 76 1 )Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed
at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Services Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any problem you
notice should be brought to the attent ion of your Lexus dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

7444-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Items Pa r t s a n d t o o l s
Engine oil level  P. 74 9 ) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding oil)
Fuses (  P. 7 8 2 ) • Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Power steering fluid (  P. 7 5 7 ) • Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON ®
II or III
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power
steering fluid)
Light bulbs (  P. 799) • Bulb with same number and
wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser
(  P. 7 5 4 ) 
Tire inflation pressure (  P. 7 7 1 ) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d (  P. 76 1 ) • Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water
or washer fluid)

7474-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir
(  P. 7 5 7 )
Engine oil level dipstick
(  P. 74 9 )
Engine oil filler cap
(  P. 750)
Brake fluid reservoir
(  P. 755) Fuse box (  P. 7 8 2 )
Washer fluid tank (  P. 76 1 )
Battery (  P. 7 5 8 )
Cooling fans
Condenser (  P. 7 5 4 )
Radiator (  P. 7 5 4 )
Engine coolant reservoir
(  P. 753)

7574-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Power steering fluid
■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven arou nd 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min-
utes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid tempera-
ture, 140  F - 175  F [60  C - 80  C]).
Cold: Engine has not been run for about five hours. (Room tempera-
ture, 50  F - 85  F [10  C - 30  C]).
■ Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON ®
II or III
Items Rag or paper, Clean funnel (only for adding fluid)STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

7584-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Battery
■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there
are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clampCAUTION■
When checking the reservoir
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE■
When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged. ■
After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or dam-
age.

8886-1. Specifications
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Brakes
* 1
: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50
kgf) while the engine is running
* 2
: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45.0 lbf (200 N,
20.4 kgf)
Chassis lubrication
Steering Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e
* 1
3.6 in. (92 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel
* 2
5  7 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Propeller shafts Spider Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Slide yoke Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2 or Lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2
Free play Less than 1.18 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON ®
II or III

937Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) AUX port ................................................ 570
Auxiliary box .......................................... 693
AVS ........................................................... 329
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................804
Wattage ................................................ 890
Back door
Back door ................................................ 56
Wireless remote control key.......... 48
Battery
If the vehicle has discharged
battery.................................................. 870
Preparing and checking
before winter .....................................374
Bluetooth ®
audio..................................537
Bluetooth ®
phone ................................. 612
Bottle holder ...........................................692
Brake
Fluid ......................................................... 888
Parking brake ....................................... 188
Brake assist ..............................................347
Break-in tips ............................................. 165
Brightness control
Instrument light control .................... 192
Care
Exterior ................................................... 730
Interior......................................................733
Seat belts ................................................734
Cargo capacity ..................................... 366
Cargo hooks ............................................ 712
CD player................................................ 503 Center differential
lock/unlock switch ............................330
Chains ....................................................... 374
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ...................144
Booster seats, installation ............... 149
Convertible seats, definition ...........144
Convertible seats, installation ....... 149
Infant seats, definition .........................144
Infant seats, installation ..................... 149
Installing CRS with
LATCH anchor................................ 150
Installing CRS with seat
belts ........................................................ 152
Installing CRS with
top tether strap ..................................157
Child safety
Airbag precautions .............................132
Battery precautions ..............759, 872
Child-protectors ................................... 52
Child restraint system ........................144
Heated steering wheel
precautions........................................703
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................................95
Installing child restraints................... 149
Moon roof precautions...................... 113
Power window lock switch ............ 107
Power window precautions .......... 109
Removed key battery
precautions......................................... 781
Seat belt precautions ..........................96
Seat heater
precautions........................................ 707
Child-protectors ...................................... 52
Cigarette lighter....................................700B
C

939Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) If the warning light turns on ............ 821
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 832
If you have a flat tire ........................ 849
If you lose your keys ........................866
If you think something is
wrong.....................................................819
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ..................................................... 876
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ......... 878
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .....................................................813
If your vehicle overheats................ 873
Engine
Compartment ...................................... 747
Engine switch ........................................ 175
Hood ....................................................... 746
How to start the
engine .................................................... 175
Identification number........................ 881
If the engine will not start ............... 863
Ignition switch........................................ 175
Overheating......................................... 873
Engine coolant
Capacity................................................ 885
Checking ............................................... 753
Preparing and checking
before winter .....................................374
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .......................................................190
Engine immobilizer system ..................117 Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 883
Checking ............................................... 749
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 374
Engine switch .......................................... 175
Event data recorder ............................... 25
First-aid kit holder...................................713
Floor mats ................................................. 710
Fluid
Brake .......................................................888
Power steering ...................................888
Washer .....................................................761
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 806
Switch........................................................ 218
Wattage ................................................. 890
Four-wheel drive system ...................330
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 138
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light......................................823
Front seats
Adjustment ............................................... 67
Driving position memory ..................83
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 803
Wattage ................................................. 890F