2015 LEXUS LX570 engine

2122-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.■
If the “AFS OFF” indicator flashes
It may indicate a malfunction in th e system. Contact your Lexus dealer.■
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor se nsitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 912)
NOTICE■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

2132-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Automatic High Beam 
 : If equippedThe Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to assess the
brightness of streetlights, the lights of oncoming and preceding vehicles,
etc., and automatically turns high beam on or off as necessary.
■ Activating the Automatic High Beam system Push the lever away from you with
the headlight switch in the “AUTO”
position when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will come on when the
headlights are turned on auto-
matically to indicate that the sys-
tem is active.

2182-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
If a warning message of the Auto matic High Beam is displayed...
It may indicate a malfunction in th e system. Contact your Lexus dealer.■
Temporary lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.
To lower the sensitivity, push and hold on the inside rear view mirror for 15 to
20 seconds, and release. The indicator light on the inside rear view mirror will flash
to indicate that the sensitivity has been lowered.
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off, the sensitivity will be
returned to its normal level. ■
Customization
The Automatic High Beam can be turned off.
(Customizable features  P. 912)

2252-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
“AUTO” mode
●
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITI ON ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show
that “AUTO” mode is activated. ●
If the temperature of the rain drop sensor is 176  F (80  C) or higher, or 14  F
(-10  C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the
wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”. Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion The wipers operate automati-
cally. (After operating several
times, the wipers operate one
more time after a short delay to
prevent dripping.)
●
The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.

2302-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After washing and wiping operation seve ral times, the wipers operate one more
time after a short delay to prevent dripping. ■
Effect of vehicle and shift position on wiper operation
Type A ●
With selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to inter-
mittent wiper operation only the vehicle is stationary. ●
With or selected, the rear window wiper sweeps once when you
shift the shift lever to “R” while windshie ld wipers operating or with 17 seconds
from their deactivation.
Type B ●
With selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to inter-
mittent wiper operation only the vehicle is stationary. ●
With or selected, the rear window wiper sweeps once when you
shift the shift lever to “R” while windshie ld wipers operating or with 17 seconds
from their deactivation.■
Customization
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 912)
NOTICE■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

2312-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Headlight cleaner switch 
 : If equipped■
The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight
switch is turned on.
NOTICE■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause the
washer fluid pump to overheat.Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

2392-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Pressing the button changes the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance as
follows:
Long
Medium
Short The vehicle-to-vehicle distance
is set automatically to long
mode when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode.
If a vehicle is running ahead of
you, the preceding vehicle mark
will also be displayed.
■ Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings
Select a distance from the tabl e below. Note that the distances
shown correspond to a vehicle sp eed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance increa ses/decreases in accordance with
vehicle speed. Preceding vehicle mark
Distance options Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Long Approximately 220 ft. (65 m)
Medium Approximately 130 ft. (40 m)
Short Approximately 100 ft. (30 m)

2432-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Selecting conventional const ant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode differs from vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode. When constant speed con trol mode is selected, your vehi-
cle will maintain a set speed regardle ss of whether or not there are other
vehicles in the lane ahead.
Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control. Press the button again to de activate the cruise control.
Switch to constant sp eed control mode. (Push the lever forward and
hold for approximately one second.) Cruise control indicator will come on.
When in constant speed control mode, to return to vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, push the lever forw ard again and hold for approximately
1 second.
After the desired speed has been set, it is not possible to return to vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode.
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off and then turned to
IGNITION ON mode again, the vehicle will automatically return to vehicle-
to-vehicle distance control mode.
Adjusting the sp eed setting: 
P. 238
Canceling and resuming the speed setting: 
P. 240