2015 LEXUS LX570 tow

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When trouble arises
8235-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) NOTICE■
To avoid serious dama ge to your vehicle
■
To prevent body damage when to wing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear. Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.

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When trouble arises
8655-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the hold-
ing bracket.
Raise the tire.
Stow the tools and jack secu rely, and replace all covers.STEP 5
STEP 1
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After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (  P. 768)STEP 2
STEP 3

8685-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
Replacing a flat tire for vehicles with power back door
In cases such as when replacing tires, ma ke sure to turn off the power back door
main switch (  P. 57). Failure to do so may cause the back door to operate unin-
tentionally if the power back door switch is accidentally touched, resulting in hands
and fingers being caught and injured.
NOTICE■
Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair. ■
When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody. ■
When replacing the tires ●
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.●
Replace the grommets for th e tire pressure warning valves and transmitters as
well.■
To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid seal ants, the tire pressu re warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified serv ice shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the
tire pressure warning valve and tran smitter when replacing the tire. (  P. 767)

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When trouble arises
8835-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may
also lunge forward or lunge back sudden ly as it becomes free. Use extreme cau-
tion. ■
When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift th e shift lever with the acc elerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in de ath or serious injury.
NOTICE■
To avoid damaging the transm ission and other components●
Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depr essing the accelera tor pedal more than
necessary. ●
If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehi-
cle may require towing to be freed. ●
When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid temperature is dis-
played while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message disappears. Oth-
erwise, the transm ission may become damaged. (  P. 843)

8956-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Suspension
Tires and wheels Fluid type Suspension fluid AHC
Tire size P285/50R20 111V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure) Normal driving
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Trailer towing
Add 2 psi (10 kPa, 0.1 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the
rear tires.
Wheel size 20  8 1/2J
Wheel nut torque 97 ft•lbf (131 N•m, 13.4 kgf•m)

9236
Vehicle specifications
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize Item
When to initialize Reference
Power back door • After reconnecting or changing the
battery with power back door
opened
• After changing a fuse with power
back door opened P. 60
Message indicating
maintenance is required • After the maintenance is performed P. 741
Tire pressure warning
system • When the set tire pressure has been
changed before towing.
• When rotating the tires in above situ-
ation. P. 767The following items must be initialized for normal system operation in
cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is per-
formed on the vehicle.

944Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Cleaning
Exterior ................................................... 734
Interior ......................................................737
Seat belts................................................ 738
Clock .......................................................... 415
Condenser ..............................................758
Console box ........................................... 692
Cool box...................................................699
Cooling system
Engine overheating ..........................878
Crawl Control........................................ 337
Cruise control ............................ 232, 236
Cup holder .............................................. 694
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 126
Customizable features ........................ 912
Daytime running light system ............. 211
Defogger
Rear window ........................................460
Side mirror ............................................460
Dimension ............................................... 886
Dinghy towing ......................................... 401
Display
Crawl Control display ................... 337
Dynamic radar cruise control .... 236
Intuitive parking assist system
display .................................................. 252
Multi-information display...............200
Shift position and shift
range ...........................................184, 186
Trip information ....................................201
Warning message............................. 837
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 747
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights........................ 686
Wattage................................................. 896 Door lock
Back door ................................................ 56
Side door...................................................52
Wireless remote control key...........49
Doors
Door glasses..........................................108
Door lock ................................ 35, 49, 52
Side mirrors............................................ 104
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light.......................................................... 829
Driving
Break-in tips........................................... 167
Correct posture................................... 124
Off-road precautions...................... 363
Procedures............................................. 166
Winter driving tips .............................376
Driving position memory...................... 83
DVD player............................................. 507
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 236
Eco driving ............................................... 168
EDR ............................................................... 25
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is
discharged ........................................ 784
Emergency flashers .............................. 816
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.............................872
If the engine will not start ...............868
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ............................... 870
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................................. 875
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................................. 826D
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945Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) If the warning light turns on .......... 826
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 837
If you have a flat tire ........................ 854
If you lose your keys .......................... 871
If you think something is
wrong................................................... 824
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................................... 881
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency .........883
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................................... 817
If your vehicle overheats................ 878
Engine
Compartment ....................................... 751
Engine switch .........................................177
Hood ....................................................... 750
How to start the
engine .....................................................177
Identification number....................... 887
If the engine will not start .............. 868
Ignition switch.........................................177
Overheating......................................... 878
Engine coolant
Capacity...................................................891
Checking ................................................757
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 376
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................................... 192
Engine immobilizer system ................. 119 Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 889
Checking ...............................................753
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 376
Engine switch ........................................... 177
Event data recorder ............................... 25
First-aid kit holder................................... 717
Floor mats ..................................................714
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 894
Power steering ................................... 894
Washer ...................................................765
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .........................810
Switch.......................................................220
Wattage ................................................. 896
Four-wheel drive system ................... 332
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 140
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light......................................829
Front seats
Adjustment ............................................... 67
Driving position memory ..................83
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 807
Wattage ................................................. 896F