2015 LEXUS LX570 Height control

3242-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) The indicator light stops blinking, and come s on continuously to indicate that the
shift is completed.
Easy access mode is available if the following conditions have been met:
● The vehicle height mode is in normal mode.
● The vehicle is stopped on a flat surface.
● The shift lever is in “P”.
● The side door and the back door are not opened from the vehicle stopped to
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to off.
The following method will cancel the ve hicle lowering operation and raise the
vehicle again:
● Press the height co ntrol OFF switch.
● Push the height select switch to “  ”.
Disabling the height control
When the height control OFF
switch is pressed with the vehicle
stopped. The height control “OFF” indicator
will appear on the multi-informa-
tion display, and the vehicle height
will be fixed in the current mode.
Push the switch again to turn the
system back on.

3252-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
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Operating conditions ●
The engine must be running. ●
Vehicle height control must be turned off. ●
All side doors and the back door must be closed.■
Switching vehicle height mode while the engine is stopped●
If the engine is stopped while the vehicle height is being lowered, lowering will
continue. ●
If any luggage is removed from the vehicl e or if any occupants leave the vehicle
within approximately 30 seconds of the “ENGINE START STOP” switch being
turned OFF, the vehicle height may be lo wered by the auto leveling function.●
Operating the height select switch will have no effect while the engine is
stopped.■
Automatic change in vehicle height when the four-wheel drive control switch is
in the “L4” position
If the vehicle speed exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h) while driving on an uneven road with
the four-wheel drive control switch in the “L4” position, high mode is automatically
selected. (On even roads, the height mode will not change.) ■
Automatic change in vehicle height when in the high mode ●
If the vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h) with the four-wheel drive con-
trol switch in the “H4” position, normal mode is automatically selected. ●
If the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h) with the four-wheel drive con-
trol switch in the “L4” position, the ve hicle height is lowered to 1.0 in. (25 mm)
higher than the normal mode height. If the vehicle speed drops to 12 mph (20
km/h) or less, high mode is automatically resumed.

3262-4. Using other driving systems
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Extra high mode
If the vehicle becomes stuck or the Craw l Control system requests the vehicle
height be raised, extra high mode may be automatically selected when the vehicle
height is in high mode with the four-wheel drive control switch in the “L4” position.
The vehicle height is raised to 0.8 in. (20 mm) higher than the high mode height, or
slightly higher. ●
Extra high mode will change back to high mode when:
• The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h)
• The four-wheel drive control switch is shifted to “H4”. ●
If you pull the height select switch to “  ” when in extra high mode, normal mode
is selected. ●
Extra high mode cannot be manually selected.■
Turning off the height control ●
The system will rema in off until the height contro l OFF switch is pushed again,
even if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off. ●
Even if the system is turned off, the sy stem automatically modulated if the vehi-
cle speed exceeds following.
• 18 mph (30 km/h) with high or low mode
• 50 mph (80 km/h) with normal mode

3272-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
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Automatic leveling function
The vehicle is adjusted to a fixed height for each mode, regardless of the number of
occupants and the luggage load. ●
However the vehicle cannot be raised if the vehicle load exceeds the following
limits:
• Up to 4 occupants
* plus approximately 661 lb. (300 kg) in the normal mode
• Up to 4 occupants
* plus approximately 441 lb. (200 kg) in the high mode
* : average weight 150 lb. (68 kg) per person●
If the vehicle height cannot be raised when in the normal mode, and “LO”
appears on the display, the vehicle is loaded too heavily. Take extra care when
driving in this condition.
If the vehicle height cannot be raised ev en after unloading the vehicle, pull the
height select switch to “  ” then push to “  ”. If the vehicle height still cannot be
raised, turn the ignition off then on again, then try once more.■
When the vehicle is st opped during driving
The activation of the automatic leveling function may cause the vehicle height to
change. This is not a malfunction. ■
If the vehicle height does not change
If the vehicle is loaded too heavily, or the undercarriage has come into contact with
the road surface, the vehicle height cannot be raised/lowered. ■
In the following cases the 4-Wheel AHC will not operate ●
The brake pedal has been depressed for a few seconds or longer while the vehi-
cle is stopped. ●
Vehicle height control has not been frequently used. ●
The suspension fluid temperature is lower than -22°F (-30°C). ●
There is ice on the suspension. ●
Driving on bumpy roads which may caus e the suspension to fully elongate.●
If the steering wheel is abruptly turned more than 3/4 of a revolution with the
center differential lock system activated.

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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
When switching the vehicle height mode
Before lowering the vehicle height, check that there are no people under or around
the vehicle, and check for obstacles.
If you do not do this, body parts may be caught in the vehicle, possibly leading to an
accident. ■
Using the high mode
The high mode should only be used wh en driving on rough roads, for example
when driving off-road. Beca use the vehicle’s center of gravity will become higher
when in the mode, the vehicle may become unstable when turning abruptly, result-
ing in an accident. ■
When jacking up the vehicle or installing tire chains
Turn off the height control and stop the engine, otherwise the vehicle height may
change due to the automatic leveling func tion and you may catch part of your body
in the vehicle, resulting in an accident. ■
When crossing rivers
Select the high mode and turn off the height control. Drive at 18 mph (30 km/h) or
lower. Otherwise the vehicle height may change due to the automatic leveling
function, resulting in an accident. ■
If your vehicle must be towed
Put the vehicle height in the normal mode and turn off the height control, otherwise
the vehicle height may change due to th e automatic leveling function and you may
catch part of your body in the ve hicle, resulting in an accident.■
If your vehicle becomes stuck in a ditch
Turn off the height control, otherwise the vehicle height may change due to the
automatic leveling function, resulting in an accident.■
When loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier
Do not switch to high mode. Sudden steeri ng could cause the vehicle to lose stabil-
ity due to the vehicle’s higher center of gravity, possibly leading to an accident.

3792-5. Driving information
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious
injury. ●
Use tires of the size sp ecified for your vehicle.●
Maintain the recommended level of tire inflation pressure. ●
Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h ), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used. ●
Snow tires should be in stalled on all wheels.■
Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury. ●
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used or
30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower. ●
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes. ●
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting opera-
tions that cause sudden engine braking. ●
Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.■
When installing tire chains
Turn off the vehicle height control.
The vehicle height may change due to the automatic leveling function and you may
catch part of your body in the vehi cle, resulting in an accident. (  P. 320)

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When trouble arises
8215-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Emergency towing procedure
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing hook.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the four-wheel drive control switch to “H4”. (The center dif-
ferential is unlocked.)
Change the vehicle height to N (standard) mode and press the
height control OFF button to en d the vehicle height operation.
(  P. 320)
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:  P. 870■
While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult. ■
Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the luggage compartment. (  P. 854)STEP 1
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When trouble arises
8675-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
Replacing a flat tire ●
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury:
• Lower the spare tire completely to the ground before removing it from under
the vehicle.
• Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in handling
the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.
• Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after
the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the
brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other
body parts while changing a ti re, etc. may result in burns.
• Turn off the vehicle height control.
The vehicle height may change due to the automatic leveli ng function and
you may catch part of your body in th e vehicle, resulting in an accident.
(  P. 320)●
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the
tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading
to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing a serious accident.
Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 97 ft
• lbf (131 N
• m,
13.4 kgf
• m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• When installing a tire, only use whee l nuts that have been specifically
designed for that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt
holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the wheel
while the vehicle is moving.