2015 LEXUS LX570 steering

8225-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTIONObserve the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When towing the vehicle
■
While towing ●
When towing using cables or chains, avoi d sudden starts, etc. which place exces-
sive stress on the towing hook, cables or chains.
The towing hook, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people and cause serious damage. ●
Do not turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.■
Installing towing hook to the vehicle
Make sure that towing h ook are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing hook may come loose during towing. Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground.
If the vehicle is towed with the tires contact-
ing the ground, the drivet rain or related parts
may be damaged, the vehicle may fly off the
truck.

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8355-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
If the tire pressure warning light freque ntly comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have
it checked by Lexus dealer.
CAUTION■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precauti ons. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury. ●
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure immediately. ●
If the tire pressure warning light come s on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probab le that you have a flat tire. Chec k the tires. If the tire is flat,
change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus
dealer. ●
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.■
If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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8395-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following wa rnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possi bly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. Warning message Details
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmission
system
A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock system
A buzzer also sounds.

8525-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Once  The electronic
key has a low bat-
tery. Replace the elec-
tronic key bat-
tery. (  P. 784)
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
buzzerWarning message Details Correction
procedure

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8695-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) If the engine will not start If the engine still does not start afte r following the correct starting proce-
dure (  P. 177) or releasing the steering lock (  P. 179), 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. 177)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 119)
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, 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. 875)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over
The engine starting sy stem 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. 869)

8705-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(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 “E NGINE START STOP” sw itch about 15 sec-
onds while dep ressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above step s, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehi cle checked by your Lexus dealer.■ The starter motor does not turn ov er, 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.
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
● The battery may be discharged. (  P. 875)
● 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.
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STEP 4

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8855-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the engine.

8946-1. Specifications
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(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 Pedal clearance
* 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